All Souls' Day (Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed)
Upcoming Liturgical Calendar
- Monday, 3 November: Prayerful commemoration of all departed members of the Franciscan Order.
- Tuesday, 4 November: Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop.
- Friday, 7 November: First Friday of the month, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 17:00, with an opportunity for Confession.
- Sunday, 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
Special Commemoration & Indulgences
- All Souls’ Day (Today): Following Holy Mass, we will proceed to the Botkin Street Cemetery to pray for all our departed. Prayers will begin 30 minutes after the end of Mass.
- November Remembrances: November is dedicated to praying for our departed loved ones. Please fill in the names of those you wish to remember on the sheets available at the church entrance, ensuring they are legible and in block letters. Completed forms should be returned to the Sacristy. All intentions submitted will be read out before the 10:00 Mass, starting at 9:45.
- Plenary Indulgence (November 1‑8): A plenary indulgence for the departed can be obtained during this period by visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, or by reciting the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father in a church or chapel. The usual conditions apply: being in a state of grace, receiving Confession and Holy Communion, and praying for the Holy Father’s intentions.
Fundraising for New Sound System
We are concluding our fundraising efforts for the purchase and installation of a new, high‑quality sound system in our parish. We sincerely thank everyone who has generously contributed and supported this initiative. To date, $4,500 has been raised. Please join us in keeping our benefactors in your prayers as we move forward. For more information, feel free to contact the pastor.
Parish Updates & Reminders
- Saturday Adoration: Every Saturday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration from 16:30 until the start of the evening Mass.
- Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Mass intentions are available at the entrance of the Chapel and Church. Kindly complete the required details with your offering ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
- Volunteers for Readings: If you’re interested in leading the readings on Sunday, please contact Rashmi D’Souza (rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com). We encourage all interested parishioners to register so we can allocate readings in advance for November and December 2025.
- Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedule and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram — @LPreeti).
Invitation to the Priestly Ordination
We are pleased to invite you to the priestly ordination ceremony of our deacon, Fr. Fakhridin, which will take place in our church on Saturday, 22 November at 12:00. This is a unique celebration, especially here, and it’s likely that many of you have never participated in the liturgy of ordination before.
We kindly ask for your prayers for the candidate and warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion. Your presence will be a wonderful support for Fr. Fakhridin as he embarks on this important journey in his ministry.
The Lord be with you!