We Remember & We Give Thanks

Month of Holy Souls

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. During the entire month we pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those whom we have known and loved.

We invite you to join us in commemorating our loved ones during the month of November by participating in the following ways:

Pray throughout the month of November

Praying for the faithful departed pleases God, who makes use of our prayers to help purify these souls in purgatory that He Loves. You can sign up to receive daily prayers right in your inbox throughout the month of November. Sign up now!

30 Days of Prayer

Attend a Hallowtide Mass & Event

Hallowtide Triduum begins on All Hallows’ Eve, followed by All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

We invite you to join us in commemorating Hallowtide at the Gardens of Gethsemani at the following events:

October 31, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
ALL HALLOWS’ EVE

Join us for a prayer vigil, rosary walk, and adoration through the candle lit cemetery to mark the beginning of the Hallowtide Triduum.

November 1, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Join us for a special Día de los Muertos celebration honouring the lives and memories of our loved ones. Enjoy Latin American food, arts & crafts, community activities, and live mariachi performances throughout the afternoon, followed by All Saints Mass at 5:00pm.

November 2, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
ALL SAINT’S DAY

Join us for the second day of the Hallowtide Triduum as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints with Mass at 5:00 PM

November 1, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
ALL SOULS’ DAY

Join us for the third day of the Hallowtide Triduum as we celebrate the feast of All Souls with Mass at 5:00PM followed by fellowship.

In addition, we invite you to join us in honouring souls at the following events:

KOREAN ALL SOUL’S DAY MASSES

November 2, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2 Korean Masses will be celebrated to pray for the faithful departed and to share comfort and hope together in faith. One at 10:30 AM and another one at 12:00 PM.

MASS FOR DECEASED BISHOPS, CLERGY AND CONSECRATED MEN & WOMEN

November 4 at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 12:10 PM
Remembrance for the men and women who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver.

VIETNAMESE MASS

November 14, 11:00 AM
Mass for the Vietnamese community.

REMEMBRANCE DAY MASS

November 11 at Gardens of Gethsemani, 10:00 AM
Remembrance for the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.

It’s Healthy to Reflect on One’s Own Mortality

Within the Funeral Liturgy we have the phrase “Life is Changed, not Ended.”

To learn more about Life without End, visit the Life Without End page.