KANSAS CITY, Kan. — In tribute to veterans living and deceased, Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will host special ceremonies on Nov. 11 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, and Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa.
Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka
801 S.W. Westchester Rd.
The American Legion Band will perform a prelude of patriotic music, starting at 8:30 a.m. The program will follow at 9 a.m. in Holy Trinity Mausoleum Chapel with a welcome by Sharon Vallejo, president of Catholic Cemeteries. Father Peter Jaramillo, SSA, pastor of St. Mary-St. Anthony Parish in Kansas City, Kansas, and retired military chaplain (COL) KSARNG, will give the invocation and offer guest remarks. The program will include the presentation of colors, the national anthem, service songs, a closing prayer, a 21-gun salute and “Taps.”
Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa
8300 Quivira Rd.
Patriotic music by the American Legion Band will begin at 12:30 p.m. The 1 p.m. program in Prince of Peace Mausoleum Chapel will begin with a welcome by Bryan Alonzo, director of operations and sales for Catholic Cemeteries. Father Anthony Ouellette, pastor of Christ the King Parish in Topeka, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, will offer the invocation and make guest remarks. The program will include the presentation of colors, the national anthem, service songs, a closing prayer, a three-volley salute and “Taps.”
For more information
Veterans, families and friends are invited to attend the Nov. 11 programs. Small U.S. flags will be available for placement at gravesites at both the Topeka and Lenexa locations.
For more information about the programs or burial space for veterans, call Catholic Cemeteries at (913) 371-4040, send an email to: information@cathcemks.org or visit: www.cathcemks.org.
