 VISITING HOURS Summer (April 1 - October 31): 9:00am - 8:00pm Winter (November 1 - March 31): 9:00am - 5:00pm
VISITATION DAYS Spring Mass for the Faithful Departed is on the first Sunday of June, (in 2011 on June 5th) at 3:00pm in the Cemetery Chapel.
Fall Mass for the Faithful Departed is on the Sunday closest to All Souls' Day, (in 2010 on October 31) at 3:00pm in Lithuanian Martyrs' Church
During these Sunday Cemetery Visitation days, dining is available in the large Anapilis Hall throughout the day.
Foundations for monuments are poured twice a year, a few weeks prior to the cemetery visiting days. Monuments and inscriptions must be approved by the cemetery board.
OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm (4:00pm Thursday).
phone: (905) 277-1270 fax: (905) 275-1336
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Anthony Matulaitis
Members Juozas Karasiejus Prima Saplienė Ernestas Steponas
CEMETERY DESIGN The entry gates to the cemetery were designed by Rimas Paulionis.
The indoor/outdoor chapel by Walter Liacas is used for special Masses attended each spring and fall by numerous Lithuanians from all over Ontario. The chapel roof is adorned by ornamental metalwork crafted by Juozas Bakis according to the design of Telesforas Valius and symbolizes Lithuania's struggle for religious freedom. The Cross atop the chapel tower including the figure of the "Rūpintojėlis" Christ in the niche of the tower were created by Msgr. Jonas Staškevičius.
The War memorial was erected by the Lithuanian National Guard in Canada - "Šauliai" - and is a copy of the memorial on Kaunas, Lithuania.
The mound of crosses surrounding the chapel were originally made for a Lithuanian exposition and transplanted here. Over time the many small crosses were replaced by larger more elaborate ones, donated by organizations and individuals, to commemorate milestones or to serve as memorials. |