memorial garden

 The Columbarium and its surrounding garden were installed  between 1977 and 1979.  It was financed largely by donations from parishioners and community members. The Columbarium is in the shape of a cross divided into 748 niches each of which can hold the cremains of up to 3 persons.  

 Barbara Bishop handles the administration of the Columbarium. Contracts for purchasing a niche are available in the church office and are not limited to church members. Any questions regarding purchasing or engraving of a niche should be referred to either Barbara (bpbishop@comcast.net) or the church office (hichurch08008@gmail.com).  

The garden is planted with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and both seasonal and perennial plants. Kelly and Jason of The Little Plant Company work diligently to keep the garden looking beautiful and healthy. 

The concrete pots at the entrance to the garden and the church sanctuary are planted seasonally and Community Garden members, led by Joan Melega, have agreed to water them as needed. Volunteers are always welcome to assist in the maintenance of the garden. ​If you have an hour a week to weed or water pots for the Spring & Summer seasons, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Rich Cashel (richcashel@comcast.net)(609 276-5155).