The average lawn size is somewhere under 25,000 square feet or roughly one-half acre. Imagine taking care of a 40-acre lawn dotted with thousands of slabs of rock. That’s Calvary Cemetery.
“It’s always a challenge. I like to say it’s like mowing a 40-acre obstacle course,” joked Terry Miller, Calvary Caretaker.
According to Terry, Calvary is in tip-top shape for tomorrow’s Memorial Day Mass (Monday, May 29th at 8:45 a.m.). Father John Kunz of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be the celebrant.
“Calvary looks fantastic! I really hope we have a record crowd. It really came together this year,” he said “But not without a ton of effort.”
Terry credited his veteran support team with bringing Calvary to pristine park appearance.
“I can’t say enough about Jake (Winch) and Mike (Miller),” Terry said. “Jake’s been with us for eight years and Mike for five. Those two put heart and soul into all that work.”
If you’re planning to attend Mass, here are some good tips:
- Park on Goodyear Avenue in front the cemetery and walk in to avoid being blocked in the cemetery.
- Bring lawn chairs in case you cannot get a seat inside the chapel.
- Dress appropriately for the weather that morning.
- Ground decorations must be removed by Monday, June 5th. (To decorate year round, you must have a cemetery-approved pot stand in a concrete pad — certain areas only. Please check with staff.)
- No glass containers are allowed — please anchor flowers well or the wind will take them.
Calvary Cemetery 