Our Lady of The Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens

Our Lady’s Annual Field of Flowers Day – Sunday April 7th from 12pm – 4pm

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1.	Head east on E 5th St toward Brazos St	0.5 mi
2.	Turn right onto S I H 35/S Interstate 35/N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd	164 ft
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Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery Newsletter — March. 2013

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St. Francis Walk Dedication

Dedication Ceremony Well Attended

The St. Francis Walk, Our Lady’s new cremation burial garden, was blessed by Msgr. Louis Pavlicek on March 10th in a special dedication ceremony.

Msgr. Pavlicek led a procession of OLOTR guests through the Prayer Path of St. Francis, nestled peacefully among the trees along the pathway.

After the blessing of the graves in the St. Francis of Assisi Garden, and recitation of the Beatitudes along the path, the ceremony was concluded with a prayer given by Msgr. Pavlicek.

Field of Flowers Scheduled for April 7th

Many Families Already Beautifying Their Spaces

Many families have enhanced the spaces of their loved ones with plantings for the spring and also in preparation for the Field of Flowers event at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens on April 7th.

Blackfoot Daisy

The staff at Our Lady is often asked what type of native plants are best suited for the brutal hot summer heat. Below is a list of colorful, adaptable native plants that are recommended for the cemetery grounds by the Master Gardeners who volunteer their services at Our Lady:

Fall Aster, Calylophus, Red Scullcap, Texas Betony, Miniature Roses (knock out), Rock Roses, Salvia Greggii, Salvia Henry Duelberg, Blackeyed Susan, Blackfoot Daisy, Daisy-Engelmann, Columbine-yellow and red, Damianita, Gaura, Hymenoxys, Lambs Ear, Penstemon Rock, Phlox Garden, Primrose Missouri, Cherry Sage, Jerusalem Sage, Zexmenia, Verbena, Wine Cup, Purple Coneflower, and Turks Cap.

A family member recently shared with the staff, “In what other cemetery can you walk amongst the wildflowers, rest on the deck at the pond’s edge, sit for a while in the picnic area, be delighted by the butterflies and birds, stroll the Prayer Path of St. Francis through the wooded area, and be surrounded by God’s beauty, peace, and grace?”.

We are proud to serve as stewards of Our Lady’s grounds, and assist our families in their time of need and beyond. It is ourgoal to provide a sanctuary of peace and comfort.

Be sure to mark your calendars for April 7th and join us for ourspring-time celebration of life!

Ornamentation at Our Lady

Rules and Regulations: Burial Space Ornamentation

The mission of Our Lady is to strive to work with the natural beauty of the land. The following is an excerpt from the Rules and Regulations regarding burial space ornamentation:

Ornamentation: In addition to planted flowers, a limit of two items is allowed at each traditional burial grave. A limit of one item is allowed at each infant/child grave. Additional items and/or plantings are not allowed in the Butterfly Garden cremation burial area or the St. Francis Walk cremation burial area. The cemetery staff may remove any ornamentation or decorations at the discretion of management without notification.The following items are specifically prohibited: any type of lighting, any type of border, stonework, glass, plastic, or toys.

In preparation for the Field of Flowers event, the cemetery staff will be checking all burial spaces for violations of any Rules and Regulations, with special attention given to ornamentation. Any items that are removed from a burial space will be placed behind the shed on the cemetery grounds and will be kept there until the week after Easter. Items not reclaimed by April 6th will be permanently removed from the cemetery.

For a complete copy of the Rules and Regulations click on the following link to view the document online: OLOTR Rules and Regulations

REMINDER! Our Lady Has Moved to a New Office

Still on St. Helen campus grounds … different building!

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens has moved to a new office location. The office is still located on the campus of St. Helen Catholic Church, 2700 East University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626. The new office space is in Building 7, which is also the location of the Adoration Chapel.

The phone number remains the same, 512-863-8411.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery and Prayer Gardens is a special place of peace, beauty, reverence and unity. The Cemetery offers a variety of burial rites including traditional burial, green burial and cremation burial. We work directly with families and funeral homes in Austin and the surrounding areas to ensure that the burial service for your loved one is handled in the most caring and compassionate way.

The cemetery is open to people of all faiths from the Austin area and beyond. Whether you’re planning for the future or are in a time of need, the caring staff at Our Lady of the RosaryCemetery is waiting to walk by your side.

Visit the website at www.olotr.com.

St. Francis Walk Dedication – Sunday March 10th

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Please join us for the dedication of our new burial garden “The St. Francis Walk” on Sunday, March 10^th at 1:00 p.m. The garden will be blessed by Msgr. Louis Pavlicek, followed by refreshments in the Mother Teresa Grotto.

The St. Francis Walk is our new cremation burial garden, with spaces naturally and peacefully nestled among the trees along the prayer path of St. Francis. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact our business office – 512.863.8411.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery Newsletter — Jan. 2013

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Greetings from the Director!

Happy New Year to all our families!!! I hope that you had a restful and peaceful Christmas, and had a chance to visit our lovely Jesse Tree that was placed on the property through Epiphany. This is such a meaningful tradition for our families. Reflecting over the end of the year happenings…we had such a well-attended All Souls’ Mass, it was quite moving with the Bishop gracing our sacred grounds and wildflowers seeds abounding…and we sure did relish all of our little Saints running around on All Saints day for their presentations, this is another beautiful tradition that is enjoyed by so many! We also held a dedication of our new “baby”…the St. Theresa Sanctuary. We are working with the Good Water Master Naturalists in developing this native area by the pond and grotto, and the new deck that was created in conjunction with our Eagle Scout, D.J. Roper.

Our staff took a well-deserved break for the holiday…but we are back with big plans for 2013!! We have been working with the Catholic Physicians Guild in sponsoring their annual White Mass in February. We are honored to be part of this beautiful tradition for those in the health-care industry. We are also making plans for the dedication of our new cremation burial garden “The St. Francis Walk”…stay tuned for more details on that exciting development. Don’t forget to save the date for our Field of Flowers celebration, April 7th, it is sure to be a fun-filled day for all.

Thank you once again for allowing us the opportunity to assist you in your time of need, we are honored that you have placed your faith and your loved ones in Our Lady’s hands.

Many Blessings,

Amy MacKay

Director

November 2012 Was a Busy Month at Our Lady

November 1 – All Saints Day

November 2 – All Souls Day Mass

On November 2, 2012, the Most Reverend Joe

S. Vasquez, Bishop of the Diocese of Austin, celebrated Mass at 4:00 p.m.

The Resurrection Cross graced the center of the cemetery and stood as a beacon to the many attendees who parked their cars on the crowded hilltop that was engulfed in a rainbow of color from the numerous and varied vehicles on the grounds.

A crowd of over 500 family members and friends gathered to remember their faithfully departed, and especially those who are at rest at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery.

Following the Mass, priest and deacons were onsite to bless the newly interred graves and others upon request from family. Visitors were given packets of wildflower seeds to scatter over the cemetery grounds in preparation for an abundance of nature’s flowering color in the spring.

Soul cakes and beverages were served to attendees of the largest annual All Souls Day Mass event.

November 11- Veterans Day

A special event to honor the Veterans who served our country was held on Sunday, November 11 at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady.

Scouts and American Heritage Girls held a flag ceremony and short prayer service for deceased Veterans and placed flags on all the Veterans’ burial spaces at Our Lady.

The Jesse Tree

Advent Season

Our Lady of the Rosary marked the beginning of the Holy Advent Season with the presentation of the Jesse Tree in the Garden of Precious Love on December 3, 2012.

The Jesse Tree represents the family tree, or genealogy of Jesus Christ. It tells the story of God’s salvation plan, beginning with creation and continuing through the Old Testament, to the coming of the Messiah. The name comes from Isaiah 11:1, “A shoot will spring forth from the stump of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots.”

Many families came to celebrate their faith by placing a special ornament on the tree in honor of their loved ones. Tinsel and glittering ornaments added “sparkle and shine” to the cemetery during the holiday period.

St. Theresa Sanctuary Dedication

A dedication ceremony was held on October 28, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for the St. Theresa Sanctuary, a new contemplative area nestled in the cemetery’s walking paths. This was a work in progress and a labor of love for the Eagle Scouts and Master Naturalists who withstood the grueling August heat to prepare the observation deck overlooking the pond, bird houses for winged visitors, pond management and nature wildscaping. The on-going plan is to create a sustainable natural habitat with the use of native trees, shrubs, and plants which will support the livelihood of inhabitants and be a haven for new arrivals to Our Lady.

St. Francis Walk Cremation Area
Amy MacKay reports, “We have teamed up with our Master Gardeners to develop the new St. Francis Walk cremation burial garden. We already have two burials in the first section. The grounds will be officially dedicated on Sunday, March 10th at 1:00 p.m.”

Our Lady Partners with the Catholic Physicians Guild in Sponsoring the 12th Annual White Mass

REMINDER! Our Lady Has Moved to a New Office

Still on St. Helen campus grounds … different building!

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens has moved to a new office location. The office is still located on the campus of St. Helen Catholic Church, 2700 East University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626. The new space is in Building 7 which is also the location of the Adoration Chapel.

The phone number remains the same, 512-863-8411.

Field of Flowers 2013

The Field of Flowers event for 2013
is scheduled for April 7.

The staff of Our Lady anticipates a colorful landscape following the spreading of wildflower seeds at the All Souls Day Mass and the abundant rainfall nourishing the cemetery grounds since Fall.

Staff members stay focused year-round on the development and natural enhancement of the beautiful wildflowers. This year Our Lady is expanding the annual Field of Flowers event to include lunch service and visits from special guests…stay tuned.

“We anxiously await the gift of Spring!”

OLOTR Waterfall January 2013

Field of Flowers 2012

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens

More Photos from All Souls Day Mass

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ACP Luncheon Photos

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Our Lady of the Rosary and Prayer Gardens recently sponsored the Assembly of Catholic Professionals Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake in Austin. OLOTR presented pocket prayer pieces from Creator Mundi to all the luncheon guests, and the Bishop gave a special blessing over all the pieces.

Pictured: Matt MacKay, Amy MacKay, Scott Whittaker

Pictured: Bob Johnson,
Amy MacKay, Bishop Joe Vasquez

Pictured: Bob Valillee, Carolyn King, Amy MacKay, Bishop Joe Vasquez, Jimmy Shields, Bob Johnson

Pictured: Bob Johnson,
Amy MacKay, Matt MacKay, Jimmy Shields

The Christi Center Remembrance Service

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Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens is proud to be a sponsor for the following event:

Please plan to join us on Sunday, December 9th, 2012 from 3 to 5 pm for our Annual Candlelight Remembrance Service.
We know that the holidays can be an especially difficult time of year for those who are grieving. The Remembrance Service provides an opportunity to gather with others who understand and take time to remember loved ones who will never be forgotten. We invite you to join us to hang photos of loved ones on our Tree of Remembrance and listen to a message of comfort, hope, and healing. The quiet presence of others who understand will provide you with a time of peaceful reflection, companionship and support.

This event is free of charge and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP so that we may plan for light refreshments.

Special thanks to our event sponsors

Please click here for photos of the 2010 Christi Center Remembrance Service.

Audio and Photos From OLOTR ‘All Souls Day Mass’

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Thank you to all who attended this year’s ‘All Souls’ Day Mass’. A special thanks to Bishop Joe Vasquez, our presider. We would also like to recognize all those who worked with us to make this day so special for our families; Msgr. Louis Pavlicek, Fr. Dean Wilhelm, Deacon Frank McCormick, Deacon Vern Dawson, the Knights of Columbus, Chris & Rachel Logue, Cheryl Maxwell, George Lourigan, Debbie White, Joyce Voegtle, Denise & Ciro Ramirez, David Freeman, Linda Eckert, Janet Krall, Sister Mary Jean Olsosvsky, our Altar Servers, and our friends at Christ Child Society…Virginia Pargman and Joan Watkins for the delicious Souls Cakes. We are very thankful to our friends at Relevant Radio and Austin Catholic New Media for providing the audio from the All Souls’ Day Mass. We’ve also posted a collection of photos from this year’s event.

Download: allsouls110212.mp3

Veteran’s Day Reminder! Upcoming Event at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery

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Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery hosts its annual Veteran’s Day Event – Sunday, November 11, 2012, @ 4:00 p.m. OLOTR invites families to celebrate the life and service of their loved ones who served our country in the military.

Student volunteers will place flags on the graves of our veterans, and recite blessings over each of the interred.

Please join us for this special event!

Faith, Family and Freedom Benefit Luncheon

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Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery is proud to be a sponsor for the Faith, Family and Freedom Benefit Luncheon.

Relevant Radio 970 AM will present the Faith, Family and Freedom Benefit Luncheon Oct. 23 beginning at 11 a.m. at Davenport Ranch in Austin. Sheila Liaugminas, host of “A Closer Look” on Relevant Radio, will be presenter. For more information, contact Pat Ryan at pryan@relevantradio.com or Audrey Morton at amorton@relevantradio.com or (512) 390-5495 Click here for more information on the event.