✨ Feast of All Saints – 1 November
The Feast of All Saints began in the early centuries as a way of remembering the martyrs whose names were not known and who therefore did not have their own feast days.
It was introduced in Rome on May 13th, 610 AD as the “Feast of All Holy Martyrs” by Pope Boniface IV.
It was later transferred to 1 November for the universal Church during the pontificate of Pope Gregory VII. By that time, it had come to include all the saints.
The eve of All Saints, known as All Hallows (Saints) Eve, gave rise to the celebration we now call Halloween.
🕯️ Feast of All Souls – 2 November
During pre-Christian times, people often celebrated rituals related to the dead at the end of the harvest season in late autumn.
The month of November has traditionally been dedicated to remembering those who have died. The Church begins the month with the Feast of All Saints (1 November) and follows with the Feast of All Souls (2 November).
The theme of death fits the natural atmosphere of the northern hemisphere — the harvest is complete, cold weather sets in, winter approaches, and nights grow longer. It is a time of thanksgiving, but also a time for reflection on our mortality and our need for God’s mercy.
⚱️ Columbarium
Dear brothers and sisters, we are privileged to have a sacred space on our parish property where we may place the ashes of our deceased loved ones.
On the Feast of All Souls (2 November), we commemorate all our departed brothers and sisters.
Currently, we are running out of space and niches, and we continue to receive many requests. Some niches have been reserved but not yet paid for.
Due to the urgent need, we kindly request that those who have reserved niches make payment as soon as possible to secure their space.
💑 Marriage Camino – Celebrating 10 Years!
The Schoenstatt Family Branch
invites you to follow the pilgrim pathway of your marriage together.
Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: Schoenstatt, Constantia Main Road
Cost: R100 per family – bring a picnic lunch
The fifteen stations shed light on your path through life with all its ups and downs and encourage you to strengthen your marriage. Our hope is that you enter into dialogue with each other and get onto the track of what grows and supports your love.
Your children will be supervised by child-minders and kept busy while you, as husband and wife, walk together through Schoenstatt’s beautiful grounds.
RSVP by 2 November 2025
Contact: Marcel Barry – 083 454 2209 | marcbarry01@gmail.com
📢 Parish Notices
- Second Collection: This weekend is for Planned Giving.
- All Souls Masses: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed will take place on 2 November.
- There will be three concurrent Masses, beginning at 8 am.
- Each Mass will end with a Blessing of the Niches in the Columbarium.
- You are invited to bring along photos of your deceased loved ones.
- Forthcoming Parish Celebrations:
- Confirmations: Saturday, 15 November at 5 pm
- First Communion: Sunday, 23 November at 10 am
🧔 Men’s Retreat Weekend
Venue: Bergkroon, Bainskloof, Wellington
There are still a few places available, and this is a final opportunity for the men of our parish to register.
Cost: R950 (meals and accommodation included)
Please use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/pAn7Sq8t85WDBww98
🕯️ Mass Intentions
Please notify the office before 10 am on the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.
