The town of St. Cloud was founded April 16,1909, as a place for retired veterans.   As of the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau, the population was 24,249. 

The Memorial Garden  

           In 1991 the Vestry designated the portion of property located adjacent and on the North side of the Church of St. Luke and St. Peter to be set aside for development and perpetual use as a Memorial Garden. The Garden was consecrated by Bishop John W. Howe, May 14, 1992.  

             The development and maintenance of the Memorial Garden is under the supervision of the Memorial Garden Committee and the Church Vestry. The Garden provides the following: 

• A hallowed burial place for the in-ground interment of ashes of our deceased loved ones.
• A quiet place for outdoor services, small meetings and classes.
• A place for the congregation and community to pray, meditate, remember and enjoy the beauty of nature.

            The Committee maintains complete and accurate records on plot ownership and occupancy, as well as recording all garden memorials.  The Committee also sees that the lawn and plant beds are maintained with due care and proper pride at all times. A professional landscape service mows and provides the major trimming, but volunteers are always welcome to provide additional weeding and tender loving care. 

                Reserved sites may be purchased and paid for in advance by contacting a member of the Memorial Garden Committee and are on a first come choice basis in the designated sections.  The Garden Committee is happy to receive monetary gifts in memory or in thanksgiving to help with the maintenance of the garden.  Donations other than money must be approved by the Committee and no artificial flowers are allowed.  Checks should be made payable to The Church of St. Luke and St. Peter and marked “Memorial Garden”. 

              Memorial Garden brochures with additional details and envelopes are available in the track rack located in the narthex. If  you would  like to be a  part of this  rewarding  ministry or  want  additional information, please contact a committee member or the church office. 

  MEMORIAL GARDEN COMMITTEE 

Barbara Poffenbaugh  Chairman                     407-348-0624

Edna Christie              Secretary/Treasurer     407-933-0109

Jim Lueck                    Member                       407-892-2687

Doug Ryan                  Member                       407-892-8871

Beckie Bass                 Member                       407-797-9829