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 $10.00.

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

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, 6:00 – 8:00 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, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
ALL SAINTS’ DAY

Join us for the second day of the Hallowtide Triduum as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. Arts & crafts activities begin at 3:00pm, Walking with the Saints at 4:15pm, and Mass will follow at 5:00pm.

November 2, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
ALL SOULS’ DAY

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

Beginning at 3:00pm, there will be Dia De Los Muertos themed activities for the whole family including Mariachi’s. Mass will follow at 5:00pm celebrated by Archbishop Smith.

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

KOREAN MASS

November 2, 10:30 AM
Mass for the Korean community.

MASS FOR DECEASED BISHOPS, CLERGY AND CONSECRATED MEN & WOMEN

November 5 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.

VIETNAMESE MASS

November 15, 11:00 AM
Mass for the Vietnamese community.

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.