As the nights draw in, November brings a chill but there are many things that offer a little light and warmth, including the beautiful feast of All Saints, followed by the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, or All Souls.
Honouring the saints, with whom we have fellowship as members of Christ’s Body, reassures us that we have been made to live with God for ever, that we have been made for Heaven where the saints pray for us.
We know many of the saints by name, and through stories which have lingered. Their memory is kept alive, their lives are celebrated on their Feast Days. Some of the saints we know well. The details of others have been lost in time, only their name lives on.
Then there are others of whom we know nothing – not even their name of or even their existence. The Feast of All Saints on Wednesday November 1st provides an opportunity to give thanks for all who have allowed God to triumph in their lives.
We’ll be celebrating across the Ministry Area, with a morning Mass at St Paul’s, Grangetown at 10am, and a Sung Mass at St Saviour’s Church, Splott at 7pm
On November 2nd, we celebrate the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, (also known as All Souls) those we have known and whose presence we miss, praying that we will be reunited with them one day in Heaven.
Our celebration of Mass on this day takes place at Ss Dyfrig and Samson, Grangetown at 9.30am, St Mary’s Church, Butetown at 10am and St Saviour’s Church, Splott at 5.45 pm.
Also, at St Mary’s each day during the whole of November, you can request a special intention for departed loved ones for the Mass of the day. Please add the intention to the list in church or send us a message.
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