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November is the Month of Remembrance
The month of November is dedicated to remembering all the faithful departed (All Souls). On November 1st, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints which is a holy day of obligation. On Nov. 2nd, the Catholic Church celebrates the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known All Souls Day. It is a holy day set aside for remembering, honoring, and praying for our deceased loved ones.
An ad from the Denver Catholic Register in 1902 describes activities planned at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery for All Souls Day that year. The Catholic faithful from around the Diocese gathered at Mt. Olivet and participated in a solemn procession around the cemetery, praying for the dead buried there. There was also a blessing of the graves and Fr. Cornelius O’Farrell gave a special sermon. It is interesting to note that a round trip train ticket from Union Station to Mt. Olivet was only 25¢!
May you have a blessed and spiritually fruitful month of November!
