We begin the month of November with the celebration of All Saints on Sunday, November 1. On Monday, November 2, a Requiem Mass for all our loved ones who have passed away will be offered (Vespers of the Departed at 6:45 and Mass at 7PM). Other extra services this month will be on Wednesday, November 11 (at 7PM), celebrating St. Martin of Tours; Saturday, November 21 (at 10AM), the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple; and Wednesday, November 25, St. Katherine’s Day. It is hoped that, with these services in addition to Sunday morning masses, Saturday Vespers services, and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament by appointment, everyone will be given an opportunity to be in church. We are now allowed up to 20 people at a time, but “social distancing” is difficult in our small chapel. Please let Fr. Nicholas know in advance which services you would like to attend so that we can continue to comply with the rulings of our bishops and county officials. The church continues to be available for private prayer.
Advent, and the beginning of a new year in the church calendar for the Western Rite, begins on Sunday, November 29. A box will be provided for the collection of canned and packaged foods for the Food for Hungry People program. These donations, which are given to a local food bank, are even more needed this year as more people have lost jobs during this time of pandemic.
Read the full November newsletter here.