A memorial service was held June 15 at Rochester’s Our Lady of the Americas Church to celebrate the lives of those in the homeless community who have passed away in recent years. During the service, individuals’ names were read aloud and candles were lit in memory of those lost. The service was organized by the Rochester homeless shelter House of Mercy.
During a June 15 memorial service for the homeless at Rochester’s Our Lady of the Americas Church, Kathleen Federico lights a candle in memory of a homeless person who had passed away.
The Rev. Peter Peters, a retired Episcopal priest, shares some remarks during the memorial service.
Father Robert Werth holds a microphone for Sister Grace Miller of the House of Mercy while she shares some remarks.
Candles are lit in memory of the homeless who have passed away.
Billy Pope shares a memory of a homeless person who had passed away.
Jackie Brooken sings with the House of Mercy’s Gospel choir during the service.
Laurie Prizel (from left), Bernard Saas and Katie Liebel light candles to honor the homeless.
Mary Jane Dunbar (right) and Sarah Graham (left) sing in the House of Mercy’s Gospel choir during the service.
