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:

Candles for Our Loved Ones

During the month of Holy Souls, you are invited to purchase a candle to be placed on a loved one’s grave. Each candle is $5.00.

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

October 31, 6:30 PM
ALL HALLOWS’ EVE

Join us for a prayer vigil to mark the beginning of the Hallowtide Triduum. This Triduum kicks off the important month of Holy Souls, as we remember the legacy and give thanks to all those who’ve gone before us.

November 1, 5:00 PM
ALL SAINTS’ DAY

Join us for the second day of the Hallowtide Triduum as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. Archbishop Miller will be celebrating Mass.

November 2, 4:00 PM
ALL SOULS’ DAY

 Join us for the third day of the Hallowtide Triduum as we celebrate the Feast of All Souls.

We will be celebrating this Feast with the theme of Dia De Los Muertos. This is a Mexican Festival that is dedicated to honouring our deceased loved ones, and believing that their spirits return to be with their families. There will be a Mass at 6:30 PM.

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

MASS FOR DECEASED BISHOPS, CLERGY AND CONSECRATED MEN & WOMEN

November 6 at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 12:10 PM
Remembrance for the men and women who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver.

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.