St Mary Catholic Church, Franklin, KY

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

Catholic cemeteries are consecrated, holy places which have been blessed by the Roman Catholic Church. These sacred spaces are dedicated as places of prayer and dignity for our faithful departed awaiting the Resurrection. Performing occult or ritualistic practices like necromancy on these grounds violates church law and desecrates sacred property. Such acts are prohibited in any Catholic cemetery within the Diocese of Owensboro. Management reserves the right to refuse access to the cemetery or any of its buildings to any persons whose conduct Management deems, in its sole discretion, contrary to the doctrine, teaching, and discipline of the Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky.

09/03/2026

Lewis George Garst, age 87, passed away at his home in Springfield, TN August 30, 2026. He was born in Fortville, Indiana to the late George and Patricia (Langsford) Garst, January 20, 1939.
Lewis will be remembered as a devout Christian and his passion for the Catholic faith. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Franklin, KY since 1979. He also served on the parish council and other ministries over the years. Lewis was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of The Legion Mary at Our Lady of Lourdes in Springfield, TN, where he cherished the time spent in prayer with his fellow Legionnaires.
After 20 years of service, he retired from working at Kirby Building Systems in Portland, TN. Prior to that, he worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis, IN for 19 years. Lewis also served in the Army National Guard. During all this time, he most enjoyed working on his farm with his family raising crops and cattle.
He is survived by his sister, Margaret Garst, his children Jeff (Michelle) Garst, and Julie (Wayne) Grant. Grandchildren: Josh Grant, Grant (Rachel) Garst, Maegan (Tommy) Smith, Kristina Grant, and Audrey Grant. Great grandchildren: Bailey and Mason Grant, Grantley and Presley Garst. Great-Great grandchild: Neyland Werner.
Lewis was preceded in death by his wife Helen, his parents George and Patricia, his sisters Agnes Tebbe, Elizabeth Garst, Sister Danielle Garst, and brother Daniel Garst.
He is a cherished Dad, Father-in-Law, Poppy, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Child of God who will be deeply missed
Funeral and visitation will be held Friday September 11th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Franklin KY. Visitation will start at 9am until the funeral Mass at 12 noon. There will be the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayed at 11am. The internment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin KY following the funeral Mass.

09/01/2026

Dear Parish Family:

It is with sadness that we share that Lewis Garst, passed away Sunday.

Louis was known and loved by so many in our parish family, and we are grateful for the many ways his life touched our community. Please join us in praying for the repose of his soul. May the Lord welcome Lewis Garst into the joy and peace of eternal life, and may He surround his family and all who loved him with comfort and consolation during this time of loss. Final arrangements will be shared when they are available.

We also ask you to continue praying for all the members of St Mary who are ill, recovering from surgery, receiving medical treatment, or facing difficult health concerns. May Christ, the Divine Physician, bring them healing and renewed strength, and bless their families and caregivers with comfort and peace.

O ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort of the Afflicted, pray for us.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in You.