We begin this month with the Church’s feast of All Saints. At Mass on Saturday, November 1 at 10AM (Matins at 9:30), we will celebrate the lives and witness of the innumerable saints who are recognized for their sanctity and whose intercessions we implore. A pot-luck brunch will follow the service.
On Sunday, November 2, we will continue our celebration of the saints at coffee hour after Liturgy. Please be prepared to share something about your patron saint or a favorite saint. Costumes and props are welcome!
The observance of All Souls Day (normally November 2) will be transferred to Monday, November 3 with Requiem Mass at 7PM and Vespers of the Departed at 6:40. At this service, we will remember before God all the faithful departed among our families and loved ones. Please give Fr. Nicholas the names you wish to be included.
Mass for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple will be held on the Eve, November 20 at 7PM, with Vespers at 6:30 and pot-luck supper following.
The Advent season of preparation for the Nativity of Our Lord begins on Sunday, November 30. The Church calls us during this time to fast, repent, and give alms for the poor. We will begin our collection of canned and packaged food for the Archdiocesan Food for Hungry People program and a bin will be provided in the parish hall for your contributions.
Read the full November newsletter here.