All Souls Holy Hour

November is a sacred month in the Catholic Church, dedicated to remembering the faithful departed and reflecting on the mystery of life, death, and eternity. As we journey through this month, we are reminded of the profound connection we share with all souls — those still on earth, those in purgatory, and the saints in heaven.

 Date: Sunday, November 17
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
 Location: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, St. John Paul II Parish

During this All Souls Holy Hour, we gather to:

️ Pray for the souls in purgatory who, in God’s mercy, are being purified for the glory of heaven. Our prayers, especially through the Holy Eucharist and Adoration, play a vital role in their journey toward eternal rest.

 Support one another in grief, recognizing the deep wounds caused by loss and finding comfort in the hope of resurrection. The Church reminds us that death is not the end but a transition to eternal life with Christ.

 Reflect on the Communion of Saints, the unity of all believers — past, present, and future — in Christ. As we pray, we draw closer to our departed loved ones and to God, who is the source of all consolation.

St. John Paul II once said, "The Church believes in purgatory because it reflects the truth of divine mercy and justice. God is both infinitely just and infinitely merciful, and purgatory is the proof of this."

This Holy Hour is an opportunity to embrace these truths, to entrust our beloved dead to God's infinite love, and to renew our own hope in the promise of eternal life.

Whether you are mourning, praying for someone you’ve lost, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of the Church’s teaching on the afterlife, we invite you to join us for this special time of prayer and reflection. Let us come together as a parish family to honor our connection to those who have gone before us and to find strength in our shared faith.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."