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November 2026 Parish Bulletin

The Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory

"It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins." — 2 Machabees 12:46

November — Remembering the Holy Souls in Purgatory

November is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory, reminding us of our Christian duty to pray for those who have gone before us.

The souls in Purgatory are assured of Heaven, but they are undergoing purification before entering God's presence. Although they can no longer merit for themselves, we can assist them through our prayers, sacrifices, indulgences, and especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

This November, we encourage every parishioner to pray daily for the Holy Souls.

Remember your deceased parents, grandparents, relatives, friends, priests, benefactors, and especially those forgotten souls who have no one left to pray for them.

A simple prayer to offer throughout the day:

Eternal Rest Prayer

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

One day, we too will hope that someone remembers us in prayer.

Visit a Cemetery This November — A Beautiful Act of Charity

Did you know that visiting a cemetery and praying for the dead is an act of spiritual charity?

From November 1–8, the Church grants a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in Purgatory, to the faithful who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray for the departed, provided the usual conditions are fulfilled.

These conditions include sacramental Confession, Holy Communion, prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, and complete detachment from all sin, even venial sin.

A partial indulgence for the departed may also be gained through a devout cemetery visit at other times of the year.

This November, consider making a family visit to a cemetery.

• Visit the grave of a loved one, or simply walk through a cemetery.

• Pray an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Eternal Rest prayer.

• Remember the souls whose graves have not been visited in years.

• Offer your prayers for the soul most in need of God's mercy.

Imagine the charity of praying for someone who has been forgotten by the world!

November Challenge: Visit a cemetery at least once this month and offer your prayers for the Holy Souls.

November 1 — All Saints' Day

On All Saints' Day, we honor all the saints in Heaven, both known and unknown.

The saints remind us that holiness is possible for everyone. They were ordinary people who responded to God's grace through prayer, sacrifice, repentance, and love.

This month, consider learning about a new saint and asking for his or her intercession.

All ye holy saints of God, pray for us!

 November 2 — All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day is dedicated to praying for the faithful departed.

We especially encourage parishioners to have Masses offered for deceased loved ones, pray the Rosary for the Holy Souls, and visit cemeteries.

The greatest gift we can offer the departed is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Saint of the Month — St. Martin de Porres

Feast Day: November 3

St. Martin de Porres was a humble Dominican lay brother known for his extraordinary charity, humility, and love for the poor.

Despite experiencing hardship and discrimination, he devoted his life to serving the sick, feeding the hungry, and caring for those whom society often overlooked.

His life reminds us that holiness is not measured by recognition or worldly accomplishments, but by how faithfully we love and serve God.

November Challenge: Perform one hidden act of charity each day. Offer it to God without expecting recognition or praise.

St. Martin de Porres, pray for us!

November Novenas — A Month of Prayer

November is a wonderful opportunity to begin a novena for a special intention, the conversion of loved ones, our priests, our country, or the restoration of our parish.

November Novena Calendar

November 1–9 — Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Offer nine days of prayer for deceased loved ones, forgotten souls, and those most in need of God's mercy.

November 12–20 — Novena for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Prepare for Our Lady's feast on November 21 by asking her to help you grow in humility, obedience, purity of heart, and trust in God.

November 21–29 — Novena to St. Andrew the Apostle

Ask St. Andrew to strengthen your faith and bring those you love closer to Our Lord.

November 30 — Begin the St. Andrew Christmas Novena

One of the most beautiful traditional Advent devotions begins on the Feast of St. Andrew and continues through Christmas Eve.

The prayer is traditionally recited 15 times each day from November 30 through December 24.

 St. Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

Choose a special intention and entrust it to Our Lord throughout Advent.

Perhaps you are praying for a conversion, healing, marriage, vocation, family difficulty, or a seemingly impossible situation.

We especially encourage parishioners to offer this year's St. Andrew Christmas Novena for the success of our church restoration, the concrete work, and finding the right person to create our stained-glass windows.

Special Announcement — Relics of St. Bernadette Coming to Massachusetts!

The relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous, the young visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, are scheduled to visit Massachusetts.

St. Bernadette is remembered for her humility, obedience, simplicity, and unwavering faith. Her life reminds us that God often chooses the humble to accomplish extraordinary things.

The opportunity to venerate her relics is a beautiful occasion to pray for healing, conversion, and the needs of our families.

Massachusetts Relic Tour Stops

• October 30: Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston

• October 30–31: Mary Immaculate of Lourdes, Newton

• October 31: St. Mary Parish, Winchester

• October 31–November 1: St. Patrick Church, Lawrence

• November 2: St. Paul Church, Cambridge

• November 3–4: Father Peyton Center, North Easton

Please confirm the schedule and visiting hours with each host location before traveling.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!

St. Bernadette, pray for us!

Parish Bookstore — Celebrating Blessed Fulton Sheen!

In celebration of the recent announcement concerning Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's cause for beatification, we invite parishioners to discover his inspiring Catholic writings.

Known for his powerful preaching, deep devotion to Our Lady, and commitment to making a daily Holy Hour, Fulton Sheen continues to inspire Catholics around the world.

His books offer timeless wisdom on prayer, suffering, marriage, the Blessed Sacrament, and growing closer to Our Lord.

Stop by our parish bookstore after Mass and pick up a book by Fulton Sheen!

Consider purchasing one for yourself or giving one as a thoughtful Christmas gift.

Venerable Fulton Sheen, pray for us!

The St. Catherine of Siena All Saints’ Day celebration

Will be held on Sunday, November 1st! All are invited to stay after mass to honor the feast of the Church Triumphant with treats and fellowship. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite saints for the festivities! Homemade costumes are welcome! Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Hope to see you there!!

Adult Catechism & Instruction in the Catholic Faith

Have you ever wanted to better understand the teachings of the Catholic Church?

Whether you are new to the Faith, returning after many years, preparing to receive the Sacraments, or simply wishing to deepen your knowledge, we invite you to join our Adult Catechism Program.

On the First Saturday of each month, Father will teach the Catechism and provide instruction on the Catholic Faith.

In addition, participants will meet with Robert one to two times each month to:

• Review Father's lesson

• Discuss the material

• Ask questions

• Clarify difficult topics

• Prepare for the next lesson

These sessions are designed to help each participant build a strong foundation in the Catholic Faith while growing spiritually.

To register or learn more, please email the parish office.

Spiritual Direction — Sign Up to Meet with Father

Are you looking to grow deeper in your spiritual life, strengthen your prayer, discern God’s will, or receive guidance in navigating your life of faith?

Spiritual direction appointments with Father are available.

Spiritual direction provides an opportunity to speak privately with a priest about your prayer life, spiritual struggles, discernment, growth in virtue, or ways to deepen your relationship with Our Lord.

You do not need to be experiencing a crisis to seek spiritual direction. Sometimes we simply need guidance and encouragement as we strive to become the person God is calling us to be.

Appointments are available by sign-up.

Sign up for Spiritual Direction here:

“Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth.” — 1 Samuel 3:9

Consider making spiritual direction part of your commitment to growing closer to Christ this fall.

Food for the Soul

Don't forget to visit the Church Blog or Heavenly Helpers for our ongoing Food for the Soul series.

Throughout October, look for reflections on the Holy Rosary, Our Lady, the saints, novenas, Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, and growing closer to Jesus in everyday life.

A few minutes of spiritual reading during the week can help keep our hearts focused on God between Sundays.

Items for Blessing

The yellow table has been designated for items you would like Father to bless, such as rosaries, medals, statues, and other religious articles.

Please place your items on the yellow table before or after Mass and pick them up the following week, once they have been blessed.

Thank you!

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions — $30

Would you like the Sanctuary Lamp to burn for someone you love?

For a $30 donation, the Sanctuary Lamp may be offered for a special prayer intention or in memory or honor of a loved one.

This is a beautiful way to entrust someone to Our Lord while the lamp burns beside His Eucharistic Presence.

Please contact the parish office for available dates.

First Friday All-Night Adoration

Our First Friday All-Night Adoration continues this November.

Come spend an hour with Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. You don't need the perfect words or a long list of prayers. Simply come and be with Him.

Offer your Holy Hour for:

• Our parish and its restoration

• Our priests and vocations

• Your spouse and family

• The conversion of loved ones

• Our country

• The Holy Souls

• Your personal intentions

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?”
— Matthew 26:40

Please consider signing up for a Holy Hour so that Our Lord is accompanied throughout the night.

Prayer Group

Women who would like to join the Women’s Prayer Group and help pray for the intentions of the parish are invited to email imeldasantore@gmail.com. New members are welcome.

Infant of Prague Novena Prayer

Join us every Wednesday as we pray the Infant of Prague Novena every hour for 9 hours.

Together, we lift up prayers for:

• The restoration of our parish

• Our country

• Washington, D.C.

• The Church

• All prayer intentions entrusted to us

• Funds for the stained glass window

May the Infant Jesus bless our parish community with peace, healing, renewal, and faith.

“The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you.”
— Infant Jesus of Prague

2nd Collections. November 1st will be for the priory, November 8th the building fund. Building Pledges are due on November 1st

Click here to visit to learn more about different collections

You can now donate through:

• Tithely— One-time or recurring online donations

• Venmo — Now available! @stcatherineofsienasspx

• PayPal— Now available!

• Cash or Check — Donations may still be made directly to the parish.

• Building Fund/Pledges — Donations designated for the Building Fund support the restoration.

• GoFundMe — New account!

Whether you can give $10, $25, $100, make a monthly pledge, or simply share our restoration fundraiser, every act of generosity helps.

Thank you for believing in this project and helping us preserve this sacred place for future generations.

Children’s Catechism Registration

Registration for Children’s Catechism is beginning!

Parents who would like to register their children for catechism are asked to email the parish office with each child’s age and current grade.

Whether your child is preparing for a Sacrament or continuing to grow in his or her knowledge of the Catholic Faith, catechism provides an important foundation for a lifelong relationship with Our Lord.

Please contact the parish office for registration information and upcoming class details.

Restoration Update — Please Keep Our Project in Your Prayers!

Our restoration project continues, and we are grateful for the generosity, sacrifices, and prayers of our parishioners.

Following the approval of our construction plans, we are continuing to work toward the next stages of transforming our former Christian Science church into a beautiful traditional Catholic church.

 Two Special Prayer Intentions

1. Concrete Work

We are still awaiting the concrete work needed for the next stage of our restoration.

Please pray that the necessary arrangements come together, that the work can begin soon, and that everything proceeds safely and smoothly.

2. Stained-Glass Windows

We are also searching for the right person or company to help us create beautiful stained-glass windows for our church.

Please pray that Our Lord guides us to a skilled and trustworthy artisan who can help bring this important part of our restoration to life.

If you know an experienced stained-glass artist or company, please contact the parish office.

Our Restoration Goal: $3,000,000

Our vision includes a beautiful sanctuary worthy of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, accommodations for our priests, and peaceful gardens and shrines where parishioners and visitors can pray.

As construction progresses, we continue making payments to contractors while also meeting the everyday operating expenses of our parish.

Giving Tuesday — December 1, 2026

Give a Gift That Will Last for Generations

As we approach Giving Tuesday, we invite you to remember St. Catherine of Siena Chapel in your charitable giving.

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide day of generosity, and this year we are asking parishioners, families, friends, and supporters to help us continue restoring our church.

Our goal is not simply to renovate a building. We are creating a beautiful and reverent home for the Traditional Latin Mass, where future generations can receive the Sacraments, grow in their Catholic Faith, and encounter Our Lord.

What if every parishioner invited just one friend or family member to support our restoration?

Even a modest donation can make a difference when many people come together.

Perhaps you could give the cost of a weekly coffee, a dinner out, or one small monthly expense.

Ways to Participate

• Make a special Giving Tuesday donation on December 1.

• Become a monthly restoration donor.

• Share our parish restoration campaign with friends and family.

• Invite someone who loves the Traditional Latin Mass to support our mission.

• Offer prayers and sacrifices for the success of our project.

Donate or learn more: www.stcatherinesweston.com

Restoration Goal: $3 Million

This Giving Tuesday, help us transform an old church building into a beautiful Catholic sanctuary where Our Lord will be adored for generations to come.

May God reward your generosity!

Looking Ahead — Advent Begins November 29

The First Sunday of Advent falls on November 29, 2026.

Advent is a season of preparation, penance, and joyful expectation as we await the coming of Our Lord at Christmas.

Consider preparing spiritually by making a good Confession, attending an extra Mass, praying the Rosary as a family, and setting aside time for spiritual reading.

Let us prepare not only our homes, but especially our hearts, for the coming of Christ.

A Prayer for November

O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon the souls of the faithful departed. Through Thy Precious Blood and infinite merits, grant them eternal rest.

Comfort those who mourn, strengthen our faith, and help us remember that our true home is with Thee in Heaven.

Bless our priests, our families, our parish, and all those who have asked for our prayers.

Guide our restoration project, help the concrete work move forward, and lead us to the right artisan for our stained-glass windows.

Our Lady, Help of Christians, pray for us.

St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.