All Saints, All Souls' and Memorial Mass

On Sunday, November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints Day. It is a day the church sets aside to honor the “Church Triumphant,” all who have gone before us, both named and unnamed, apostles, martyrs, confessors and holy men and women who have lived their faith and been examples to us of Christian life. The Feast of All Saints Day has been celebrated on many different days throughout history, but was finally fixed on the first day of November by Pope Gregory III sometime between 731 A.D. and 741 A.D. Because it is a major Holy Day and falls on a Sunday this year we will celebrate it at all Masses.

On Monday evening November 2, we celebrate the Feast of

All Souls’ Day with a special Mass at 7 pm. All Souls’ Day is when we, the “Church Militant,” remember the faithful departed nearest and dearest to us. We reflect upon our models of holiness, namely the relatives, family, and friends who have gone before us.

If you wish to have a loved one remembered at this Mass, simply fill out the envelope from your monthly envelope packet or use the QR code in the bulletin. Envelopes are also available in the Gathering Space.

As Roman Catholics we are asked to use the month of November to remember all who have gone before us. We are also encouraged to spend time during the month visiting the graves of loved ones and offering prayers. Our Book of Life will be on display in the sanctuary with the names of parishioners who have gone before us.

If you wish to have a loved one remembered at this Mass, simply fill out the envelope from your monthly envelope packet or click here to submit names online. Envelopes are also available in the Gathering Space.

Annual Memorial Mass on November 5

On Thursday, November 5 at 7 pm, we will remember our parishioners who have been buried within the last year at St. Anthony on the Lake at a special Memorial Mass.  This past year, we buried eighteen members of our parish. Please join us as we support those families that are still grieving the loss of a loved one.

Take time this month to learn about some of your favorite saints, many of them came from very humble backgrounds and went on to do extraordinary things.

Solemnity of All Saints Day
Sunday, November 1 | Celebrating at all Masses

Feast of All Souls’ Day
Monday, November 2 | 7 p.m.

Memorial Mass
Thursday, November 5 | 7 p.m. Mass