Culver's Masonic Cemetery site of event on Nov. 2

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM

By Staff report

The community is invited to honor community members buried at Culver's Masonic Cemetery as part of an observation of All Souls Day on Nov. 2.

The event begins with a procession at approximately 4 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 124 College Ave., to the cemetery on South Main Street.

The procession is expected to take around 30 minutes on foot and arrive at the cemetery around 4:30 p.m., where the blessing of graves and prayers will be led by St. Mary's pastor, Fr. Stephen Felicichia. Participants are also welcome to drive to the cemetery for the 4:30 p.m. ceremony rather than walk there as part of the procession.

After the blessing, a hayride back to the church will be offered for anyone wishing to take it. There’s a free chili cook-off with prizes starting around 5:15 p.m. in the parish hall, with food and fellowship available to all.

This year, an added feature will be the inclusion of a saint’s costume contest for children, who are encouraged to dress as their favorite Saint/Biblical character for a prize as well.

Those with questions may direct them to St. Mary's parish office at 574-842-3667 or communications@stmaryculver.org.