Every month of the year is dedicated to an aspect of our faith worthy of pondering.
The month of NOVEMBER highlights the holy souls in purgatory.
The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. In a special way during this month, the Church encourages us to pray for those souls who have departed from this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven.
A simple and classical way to pray daily for the souls in purgatory is with the following prayer:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
You will also find All Soul's Day envelopes in the pews. Please fill these out with the names of deceased loved ones and turn them into the Parish Office or the collection basket and they will be remembered in prayer the entire month of November.
A simple and classical way to pray daily for the souls in purgatory is with the following prayer:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
You will also find All Soul's Day envelopes in the pews. Please fill these out with the names of deceased loved ones and turn them into the Parish Office or the collection basket and they will be remembered in prayer the entire month of November.
Indulgences
Three indulgences for the holy souls will be highlighted in the month of November. You are invited take part in these beautiful gifts of grace!
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Visiting
a Cemetery An indulgence is granted the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only mentally, for the dead. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls in purgatory. This indulgence is a plenary one from November 1 through November 8 and can be gained each one of these days. On the other days of the year this indulgence is a partial one. |
On the Feast of All Souls:
Morning or Evening Prayer A partial indulgence is granted the Christian faithful who devoutly recite Morning or Evening Prayer from the Office of the Dead. Please join us for sung Morning Prayer from the Office of the Dead Thursday, November 2nd at 7:30 am.
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Visiting a Church or an Oratory
on All Souls Day A plenary indulgence which applicable only to the souls in purgatory is granted the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a church or an oratory on All Souls Day. This visit is to include the recitation of the Lord's Prayer and the Creed. |