Throughout November, Catholics around the world unite to remember and express gratitude for dear friends and family members, as well as the community of saints who have gone before us and blessed us by their lives of love, faith and service to others.

If you have lost loved ones during the past year, please submit names and offerings through our website by clicking the button below. The names you submit online will be lovingly printed and placed on the altar together with those received in person, as a  a visible sign of our prayers and remembrance for those who have gone before us into eternal life.

You may also use the All Souls envelopes in the pews to write the names of those you wish to be remembered at Mass and include a freewill offering in their memory. Place your envelopes in the collection basket at any Mass; they will be gathered and placed upon the altar throughout the month.

Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

English
V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R. And let the perpetual light shine upon them.

And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Latine
V. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine.
R. Et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace. Amen.

Obtaining Indulgences in November

November is dedicated to praying for the deceased, and the Church offers indulgences to help souls in purgatory. The following are ways to obtain indulgences: 

Conditions for Indulgences

1. Confession 
2. Eucharistic Communion 
3. Prayer for the Pope’s intentions 
4. Freedom from attachment to sin 

Plenary Indulgence

1. Visit a cemetery and pray for the dead (Nov. 1-8).
2. Attend Mass and receive Communion (Nov. 1-8). 
3. Recite prayers for the dead, such as:
   1. “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.”
   2. “Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine.” 

Partial Indulgence

1. Pray for the dead throughout November.
2. Use indulgenced prayers, like:
   1. “The Lord’s Prayer”
   2. “Hail Mary”
   3. “Apostles’ Creed”
   4. “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.”

Special Days

1. All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1): Plenary indulgence.
2. All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2): Plenary indulgence.