Catholic Cemeteries prepares for month of Holy Souls

Gardens of Gethsemani to hold several Masses

A replica statue of the Pieta, located in the grounds of Gardens of Gethsemani. (Photo Credit: Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of Vancouver)

The month of November is traditionally the time when Catholics pray for all the deceased. Catholic Cemeteries has several Masses offered throughout the month for the various loved ones who have passed from this world.

Here are several of the Masses and their times:

Oct. 30: Monthly Mass of Remembrance at 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 31: All Hallows' Eve Mass Filipino at 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 31: All Hallows' Eve Prayer Vigil at 7 p.m.
Nov. 1: All Saints' Day Mass at 7 p.m.
Nov. 2: All Souls' Day Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Remembrance Day Mass at 10 a.m.
Nov. 26: Reverently Laying to Rest Service at 10 a.m.
Nov. 27: Monthly Mass of Remembrance at 2:30 p.m.

All Masses will take place in the Evangelist Chapel at Gardens of Gethsemani. A full list of the events and details can be found here.