Special Events and Services

Saturday Monthly Mass
Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel at 9:00 AM (PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED)

 
SPECIAL MASSES AT GATE OF HEAVEN CEMETERY:
Bishop Lawrence T. Persico, Celebrant
Memorial Day, PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED
All Soul’s Day, PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED

2023 Erie Diocesan Cemeteries Mausoleum Flower Dates
Potted plants or fresh cut flowers may be only placed inside the mausoleum on these specific dates. Please use the plate provided at the entrance for flower placement.  BALLOONS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR DISPLAY IN ALL THE MAUSOLEUMS.  

Valentines Day - February 9 thru February 16 
Easter - April 6 thru April 13
Mother’s Day - May 11 thru May 18
Memorial Day - May 25 thru June 1
Father’s Day - June 15  thru June 22
Independence Day - June 29 thru July 6
Labor Day - August 30 1 thru September 7
All Souls Day - October 28 thru November 4
Veterans Day - November 9 thru November 16
Thanksgiving - November 19 thru November 26
Christmas and New Years Day- December 20 thru January 5

DO NOT TAPE ANYTHING TO CRYPT OR NICHE FRONTS -- OVER TIME IT CAUSES PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE MARBLE OR GRANITE.

*Artificial wreaths and decorations are permitted on gravesites November 1st thru March 31st.
*Potted flowers (10 inch plastic) are permitted April 1st thru October 31st

 Please check back for updated times, events, or any other changes that may occur.