All Souls’ Day, celebrated on November 2nd, is a sacred day for us as Christians to remember and pray for the souls of our loved ones who have passed away. It’s a day when we come together to honor their memory and pray for their eternal peace in God’s embrace. The tradition of All Souls’ Day dates back to the early Church, rooted in the belief that the faithful departed, especially those in purgatory, can benefit from our prayers.

Historically, the Church has set aside this day for us to offer prayers, sacrifices, and Masses for the souls of the deceased. The practice of remembering the dead, however, stretches back even further to pre-Christian times. Early Christians adopted and transformed these customs into a powerful way to show our love and support for those who have gone before us. All Souls’ Day complements All Saints’ Day on November 1st, which celebrates the lives of the saints in heaven, by focusing on the souls still in need of our prayers for their full union with God.

On All Souls’ Day, we reflect on the communion of saints — the unity of the Church triumphant (those in heaven), the Church militant (those on earth), and the Church suffering (those in purgatory). Together, we pray for the souls in purgatory, trusting in God’s mercy to lead them into eternal light.

Mass Schedule for All Saints Day and All Souls Day 2024:

1st November 2024 – Friday (All Saints Day)
6:30 AM – Don Bosco
7:00 PM – Church Site

2nd November 2024 – Saturday (All Souls Day)
6:30 AM – Don Bosco
7:30 AM – Church Site
4:30 PM – Church Site

Mass Intentions will be read half an hour before the 4:30 PM Mass at the Church Site.
Please note, the 7:00 PM Mass will be celebrated as Sunday Mass with Sunday’s Liturgy.