Gethsemane Cemetery

✝️ A Shepherd Returns Home

With heavy hearts, we remember Pope Francis, who passed away this morning.

His papacy called us to mercy, ecological stewardship, and deep care for the poor and forgotten. From the peripheries to the heart of the Church, his voice echoed the Gospel of Christ.

As we continue our sacred work at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery—walking with families in grief and hope—we entrust his soul to God’s eternal embrace.

Requiescat in pace, Holy Father.

Our first-ever Día de los Mu***os celebration at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery was truly memorable. The evening began with Father Vincent Pastro blessing the beautifully adorned Ofrenda, a sacred space filled with offerings in honor of our departed loved ones. Following the blessing, we processed together to the chapel for a moving Mass.

Afterward, we gathered for a delicious dinner provided by El Gran Taco, sharing stories and fellowship. The evening continued with wreath-making and decorating luminary bags, which were later placed on the graves of our loved ones, lighting up the cemetery with warmth and remembrance.

It was a beautiful night of prayer, reflection, and community. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so special. Stay tuned for more photos in the coming days!

Ashley V. Lobie
President & CEO
Associated Catholic Cemeteries

📷: Chris Peterson

Please join us for our first, ever Dia de Los Mu***os at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Federal Way tomorrow evening from 5pm to 8pm.

Fr. Vincent Pastro will preside for our Spanish Mass followed by wreath making, luminary bags, pan dulce and Mexican hot chocolate as well as dinner from El Gran Taco.

All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

🌿 Today we honor St. Callistus I, the Patron Saint of Cemetery Workers 🌿

As cemetery workers, we are entrusted with the sacred duty of caring for the final resting places of loved ones. On this feast day of St. Callistus, we seek his guidance and intercession. Born into slavery, he rose to become the Pope and established some of the first Christian cemeteries in Rome, where the faithful could be buried with dignity.

We ask St. Callistus to watch over and protect all of our staff at Associated Catholic Cemeteries. May he bless the hands of all who serve in this holy ministry, granting them strength, compassion, and grace in their daily work. 🙏

St. Callistus, pray for us. ✝️