Gethsemane Cemetery

05/22/2026

We would like to thank all of the incredible volunteers who helped place flags on the graves of our veterans here at Gethsemane Cemetery and St Mary's Cemetery. Because of your time, care, and dedication, every hero resting in our cemetery was honored and remembered with the respect they deserve.

Your willingness to serve in this meaningful tradition helps ensure that the sacrifices of our veterans are never forgotten. Seeing our cemetery filled with flags is a powerful reminder of the courage and service of those who gave so much for our country.
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05/21/2026

Join us this Memorial Day at the Chapel of Resurrection as we gather in prayer and remembrance to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. This special mass offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, remember, and give thanks for their sacrifice. All are welcome to attend as we come together as a community to pay tribute to our heroes. Mass is held outdoors, come rain or shine!

- Performance by the Buccaneers Alumni Association
- Fellowship and refreshments after mass

📅 Date: Monday, May 25th, 2026
🕘 Time: Mass starts at 10:00am
📍 Location: Gethsemane Cemetery

05/14/2026

Join us on Memorial day at Gethsemane Cemetery under the canopy at the Chapel of Resurrection Mausoleum as we gather in prayer to honor those who gave their lives to our country. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

05/12/2026

Professing belief in the resurrection of the dead, the Catholic church insists that the deceased be laid to rest in a consecrated place. At Gethsemane, you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about creating a common gathering place that your loved ones can visit to reflect, connect and pay tribute for many generations. With property types for every preference and budget, your legacy deserves Gethsemane Cemetery.

Schedule an appointment today with an advisor to lock in your 10% off for the month of May! This is also the LAST month for the BOGO graves at St. Mary's Cemetery!

05/01/2026

🇺🇸 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 We’re looking for volunteers to help us honor those who have served!

Join us for our upcoming flag placing event as we prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. Volunteers will assist in placing about 5000 flags at the graves of our veterans, a simple but meaningful way to show gratitude and respect for their sacrifice.
All are welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity for families, groups, and individuals to come together in remembrance and service. Light refreshments will be provided.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20th
🕘 Time: 9:00am
📍 Location: Gethsemane Cemetery & St. Mary's Cemetery

If you’re interested in volunteering, please click the link below to sign up or give us a call at 610-929-2613

We’re looking for volunteers to help us honor those who have served! Join us for our upcoming flag placing event as we prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. Volunteers will assist in placing about 5000 flags at the graves of our veterans, a simple but meaningful way to show gratitude and respect ...

04/22/2026

🇺🇸 We’re looking for volunteers to help us honor those who have served 🇺🇸

Join us for our upcoming flag placing event as we prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. Volunteers will assist in placing about 5000 flags at the graves of our veterans, a simple but meaningful way to show gratitude and respect for their sacrifice.

All are welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity for families, groups, and individuals to come together in remembrance and service. Light refreshments will be provided.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20th
🕘 Time: 9:00am
📍 Location: Gethsemane Cemetery & St. Mary's Cemetery

If you’re interested in volunteering, please click the link below to sign up or give us a call at 610-929-2613.

We’re looking for volunteers to help us honor those who have served! Join us for our upcoming flag placing event as we prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. Volunteers will assist in placing about 5000 flags at the graves of our veterans, a simple but meaningful way to show gratitude and respect ...

04/13/2026

🌿🌷 Join us for a special Green Burial Tour & Talk here at Gethsemane Cemetery on Wednesday, April 22nd! Come any time between 2:00-5:00pm. This is meaningful opportunity to learn about environmentally conscious end-of-life options rooted in simplicity, dignity, and respect for God’s creation.

Discover how green burial allows for a natural return to the earth, without embalming or vaults, while still honoring the sacredness of life. Laura Adamo from Kuhn Funeral Homes and our Gethsemane advisors will be available to guide you through what makes this option both faith-centered and environmentally responsible.

Guests will also have the opportunity to take a guided tour of our green burial section, offering a peaceful, firsthand look at this natural and sacred space.

Whether you’re planning ahead or simply curious, we invite you to come, ask questions, and explore this peaceful and sustainable approach to burial. Let us know if you can make it! 🌿🌞

04/02/2026

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣:

We typically aim to have our water turned back on by the Easter holiday. However, with freezing temperatures still expected next week, we have decided to delay and schedule the water to be turned back on by April 10th.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a joyous Easter holiday. ✝️

03/10/2026

🌷🌿 Grave clean off begins next Monday, March 16th. All artificial plantings and decorations will be removed and discarded. Please pick up anything that you do not want discarded prior to the 16th as nothing will be saved. Please refrain from placing new decorations until March 30th.

For complete cemetery rules and regulations, follow this link:https://gethcem.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Operating-Gethsemane-Cemetery-2019.pdf

03/03/2026

📅On this day....

Today we remember Gethsemane Cemetery's founder, Monsignor George Bornemann, who passed away 102 years ago today.

A faithful servant of the Church, Monsignor Bornemann dedicated his life to shepherding souls, strengthening his parish community, and witnessing to Christ through humble service. His legacy is not only found in the history he helped shape, but in the countless lives touched by his ministry, compassion, and devotion.

As we mark this anniversary, we offer prayers of gratitude for his life and priesthood. May his example continue to inspire us, and may he rest in the peace of the Lord he so faithfully served. ✝️🕊️

https://goreadingberks.com/monsignor-george-bornemann/