1November 2026

Solemnity of All Saints

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    • Today, Sunday, November 1 – Solemnity of All Saints. Birthday and anniversary blessings will be given during this Mass.

    • Monday, November 2 – Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day). Holy Mass for the faithful departed will be celebrated in Russian at 18:00 in the church.

    • Wednesday, November 4 – Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop.

    • Friday, November 6 – First Friday of the month, a day of special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    • 17:00 – Eucharistic Adoration in the lower chapel of the church. Confessions will be available from 17:00 to 18:00.

    • 19:00 – Holy Mass for Our Departed (in English) in the friary chapel. Confessions will also be available before Mass.

  2. Praying for the Dead

    • Prayers at the Cemetery – Today: We will go to the Botkin Street cemetery to pray for our departed. The prayers will begin about 30 minutes after the end of Mass.
    • Plenary Indulgence for the Departed: From November 1 to 8, a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, may be obtained by those who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray for the departed. On November 2, it may also be obtained by those who devoutly visit a church or chapel and recite the Lord's Prayer and the Creed. The usual conditions are sacramental Confession, Holy Communion, prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, and complete detachment from all sin.
    • November – Month of Prayer for the Holy Souls: Throughout November, we pray especially fervently for the departed. Cards are available at the church exit for you to write the names of your deceased loved ones. We will pray for them during the Rosary before Sunday Mass throughout November. Please write the names clearly and in block letters, and return the completed cards to the sacristy.

  3. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

    • Sundays: Confessions begin 30 minutes before Holy Mass.
    • First Fridays: 17:00–18:00 (during Eucharistic Adoration).

    Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule.

  4. Parish Reminders

    • Parish Council and Ministries: The Parish Council invites parishioners to take up various ministries, including Lectors, Collection, Projector, Choir and other parish activities. If you are interested, please contact any Parish Council member or Fr. Michal.
    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details, enclose your offering ($15 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite you to join our team of Sunday readers. To be included in the advance schedule, please contact Rey Del Prado (@MrReynldeas) or Patty James (@pattyjamesbkk).
    • Bible Reading Guide: Daily readings are available on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
    • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements on your phone, contact Patty James (@pattyjamesbkk) to join our parish Telegram group.

The Lord be with you!