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The eleventh month of the year is another “ber” month. November is the month dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. It is a time that we remember all the souls of the faithful departed.
It begins with the feast of All Saints Day. While it is not a Holy Day of Obligation, all are encouraged to attend Mass to honor the holy men and women who emulated Christ in their daily lives while obtaining the rewards of heaven. The month will conclude with a transition to the liturgical calendar as we gear up for a new liturgical year, Advent.
November is also filled with many feast days of holy men and women to exemplify God’s commandments of steadfast faith and love of neighbor and enemy.
1. ALL SAINTS, Solemnity First Saturday of the month, dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
2. ALL SOULS, Commem.
3. Martin de Porres, Opt. Mem.
4. Charles Borromeo, Memorial
5. First Wednesday dedicated to the Chaste Heart of Jesus
7. First Friday of the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
9. Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast
10. Leo the Great, Memorial
11. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day (USA), Memorial
12. Josaphat, Memorial
13. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Memorial
15. Albert the Great, Opt. Mem.
16. THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
17. Elizabeth of Hungary, Memorial
18. Basilicas of Peter and Paul; Rose Philippine Duchesne (USA), Opt. Mem.
21. Presentation of Mary, Memorial
22. Cecilia, Memorial
23. OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, Solemnity
24. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Memorial
25. Catherine of Alexandria, Opt. Mem.
30. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, Sunday
The commemorations of Sts. Margaret of Scotland and Gertrude (November 16), Sts. Clement I and St. Columban (November 23) and St. Andrew (November 30) fall on Sundays and are superseded by the Sunday Liturgy.
Here is a breakdown of the Sunday readings for November
November 2nd
The Commemoration of All the
Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)
John 5:17-30: As the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also does the Son give life to those whom he chooses.
November 9th
Feast of the Dedication
of the Lateran Basilica
John 2:13-22: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
November 16th
Thirty-Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Luke 21:5-19: By your perseverance you will secure your lives.
November 23rd
The Solemnity of Our
Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
Luke 23:35-43: Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
November 30th
First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:37-44: Stay awake, that you may be prepared!
Pope’s intention this month is the prevention of suicide.
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