The month of November begins with two important feast days in the liturgical calendar of the Church: All Saints on November 1 and All Souls on November 2. We will transfer our celebration of All Saints to the Sunday within the Octave, November 6. At coffee hour after Mass that day, we will continue a custom which has been a part of our tradition since the beginning of St. Gregory’s parish, telling the stories of many of the saints. Please be prepared to share something about your patron saint or one who is important to you. Feel free to wear a costume or bring a “prop” to demonstrate something about the life of the saint.
On Wednesday, November 2, our observance of All Souls Day will begin with Vespers of the Departed at 6:30PM, followed by a Requiem Mass at 7, during which the names of departed family members and loved ones will be remembered. A pot-luck supper will follow.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple will be celebrated on Monday, November 21 with Vespers at 6:30, Mass at 7, and pot-luck supper following.
The penitential season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 27, when we prepare, through fasting, almsgiving, and confession, for the Nativity of our Lord.
Read the full November newsletter here.