Guardian Angel Cemetery

As June brings longer days, blooming gardens, and opportunities to gather with family, It’s also a great time to consider preplanning your cemetery arrangements. Making these decisions in advance provides peace of mind, protects your wishes, and relieves your family of difficult choices in the future. Just as we prepare our homes and gardens for the summer season, taking time now to plan ahead allows you to make informed decisions with care and confidence.

Take advantage of our June preplanning incentives:
Free foundation with the purchase of a monument ($800 value). Through June 30, 2026. Restrictions apply.

https://www.mtelliott.com/guardian-angel-cemetery/

Join us for our June Griefshare meetings:

June 2- Questions for God
June 9- Stuck in Grief
June 16 - Hope & Resilience
June 23- What Do I Live For Now?

GriefShare is a Christ centered caring, no cost support group that meets regularly throughout the year. It is available to all families who have experienced a loss and seek an environment of love and understanding.

Our goal is to ensure that the program provides a comforting and supportive environment for all attendees.

These meetings take place every Tuesday at the Clinton Township Senior Center.

Learn more here -> https://www.mtelliott.com/grief-share/

Success
By: Bessie Anderson Stanley

He has achieved success
who has lived well,
laughed often, and loved much;

who has enjoyed the trust of
pure women,

the respect of intelligent men and
the love of little children;

who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;

who has left the world better than he found it
whether by an improved poppy,
a perfect poem or a rescued soul;

who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty
or failed to express it;

who has always looked for the best in others and
given them the best he had;

whose life was an inspiration;
whose memory a benediction.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love for others will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends, may we also take a moment to reflect on the blessings of freedom and the heroes who made them possible.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

Today, we remember. We pray. We give thanks.

May God bless the fallen, their families, and all who continue to serve. 🇺🇸

Due to an unforeseen building issue, the GriefShare session scheduled for today, May 19, 2026, has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

✝️Historical Figures of the Church: St. Joan of Arc✝️

St. Joan of Arc, the courageous patron saint of France, is remembered as a young woman of extraordinary faith, conviction, and bravery. Born in 1412 in the small village of Domrémy, Joan was 13 years old when she began receiving visions from saints who called her to help defend France during the Hundred Years’ War. Trusting completely in God’s guidance, she led French forces to several important victories, inspiring hope and unity among her people. Her unwavering devotion to Christ and her willingness to follow God’s will, even in the face of danger, continue to inspire Catholics around the world today.

St. Joan of Arc was martyred at just 19 years old and her legacy of faith and courage has endured for centuries. Official canonized as a saint in 1920, she is a powerful reminder that holiness is possible at any age and that God often works through the humble and unexpected. St. Joan of Arc teaches us to remain steadfast in our beliefs, to trust in God’s plan, and to face life’s challenges with courage and grace. On her feast day, we honor her remarkable life and pray for the strength to live our own faith with the same fearless devotion.

This Mother’s Day, we pause to honor the women whose love shaped our lives, whose faith guided our hearts, and whose memories remain forever treasured.
Whether your mother is beside you today or held lovingly in God’s eternal care, may you find comfort in the gift of her love and the promise of everlasting life.

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25

Today, we remember all mothers with gratitude, prayer, and love. May God bless them abundantly.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Guardian Angek Cemetery🌷🙏

Join us at Guardian Angel Cemetery for a meaningful Memorial Day Mass as we honor the lives of our loved ones and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. Set against the serene beauty of the cemetery grounds, this special outdoor service offers a time for reflection, remembrance, and community.

Guests will be welcomed by the moving sounds of live bagpipe music upon arrival, setting a reverent tone for the morning. The Mass will be led by Fr. Brian Chabala, formerly of St. Irenaeus, guiding us in prayer and unity.
Following the service, attendees are invited to look to the skies for a special flyover featuring a World War II Texas T trainer aircraft—a powerful salute to our nation’s heroes.

Afterward, please join us for an informal gathering with complimentary refreshments, including Rochester’s own Knapp’s Donuts.

All are welcome to attend as we come together in remembrance, gratitude, and honor.

Join us for our May Griefshare meetings:

May 5- Fearful & Overwhelmed
May 12- Anger
May 19- Regrets
May 26 - (Combined session) Grief & Your Household and Grief & Your Friendships

GriefShare is a Christ centered caring, no cost support group that meets regularly throughout the year. It is available to all families who have experienced a loss and seek an environment of love and understanding.

Our goal is to ensure that the program provides a comforting and supportive environment for all attendees.

These meetings take place every Tuesday at the Clinton Township Senior Center.

Learn more here -> https://www.mtelliott.com/grief-share/