Praying in November

A Blessed Time To Pray For The Dead 

Throughout November, Catholics are invited to pray for our loved ones and all those who have died. These members of the Body of the Christ truly need our help and prayers as they continue their journey to Heaven. Do you care for your loved ones and want to assist them? Here are some meaningful ways to pray for them:


OFFERINGS & MASS INTENTIONS

Envelopes are available to make an offering so that your deceased loved one can be included in the names on the altar being prayed for throughout all of November.

Also, every Mass celebrated in our churches has a specific intention prayed for by the priest and community. It is a sign of incredible love to make an offering so this intention can be for your deceased loved one. We invite you to share in this tradition by contacting either Parish Office to find an open Mass for your intention.

SPECIAL MASSES

Wednesday, November 1:  All Saints’ Day Masses
Dedicated to All The Saints of the Church 

• St. Mary Star of the Sea Church - 7:45 AM & 6:30 PM
• St. Patrick Church - 8:00 AM & 5:30 PM

Thursday, November 2:  All Souls’ Day Masses
Commemorating All The Faithful Departed

• St. Patrick Church - 8:00 AM
• St. Mary Cemetery - 12:00 PM

Masses of Remembrance
Remembering all of your loved one and members of our churches who died this past year

• St. Patrick Church - Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 AM
• St. Mary Star of the Sea Church - Saturday, November 18 at 11:00 AM
   

INDULGENCES

An indulgence is a remission of the temporal punishment a person deserves for their sins. A special Plenary Indulgence for the souls in Purgatory is granted to those who have properly prepared themselves (through detachment from all sin, going to Confession, receiving the Eucharist, praying for the Pope’s intentions) and who:

• In the Octave of All Saints (November 1 to 8) devoutly visit a cemetery to pray for the departed
• On All Souls’ Day (November 2) devoutly visit a church and reciting an Our Father and the Creed