ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY UPDATE: December 2023
St. Michael’s of the Valley Cemetery is a non-profit corporation administered separately from the church. It was founded in 1958 for the reverent burial of members of the parish and others in the community with the intent of retaining the simplicity and natural beauty of the countryside. The cemetery is under the direction and control of a Board of Directors consisting of seven directors, one of whom is the rector of St. Michael’s. There are nearly 770 burial plots in the cemetery.
The cemetery has been supporting St. Michael’s and our surrounding community for 65 years. The Board is planning some long-deferred maintenance activities and projects to enhance the appearance of the cemetery. Repairing the road, addressing drainage issues, and landscaping are just some of the items to be addressed. We would also like to have the resources to ensure that the cemetery is cared for in years to come. To finance these activities, the cemetery began a fund-raising campaign this past September. We are grateful to those who have contributed and ask those who might be interested in supporting the cemetery to prayerfully consider making a donation. The cemetery is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code, and donations are deductible for federal income purposes.
If you would like to make a donation, request a pledge card or need any additional information, please contact Mick Pompelia at mpompelia@gmail.com.