NOVEMBER 2nd is the day the Church has set aside to commemorate deceased family members and friends who await their purification in Purgatory. While these departed souls can pray for us, they can no longer pray for themselves. Parishioners are encouraged to attend Mass at the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington, Wed., Nov. 2nd , in commemoration of All Souls Day. Mass is at 9:00am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 9:30am at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, and 9:00am Resurrection Cemetery. Visit ccaw.org for more.