“Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world”
—Matthew 25:34

Each year on All Souls’ Day, the Church commemorates the faithful departed. We remember them before God, offer prayers for them, and bid Christ to grant them eternal rest in the company of the saints in light.

Saint Philip’s will observe its annual All Souls’ requiem mass at 7:00pm on Monday, November 3, with music by Pӓrt, Ešenvalds, and Tabakova. This service is commended especially to those whose loved ones died since November last year.

The requiem will begin with a reading of the parish necrology and the solemn tolling of the tower bells. Everyone gathered will have an opportunity to come forward, light candles for their loved ones, and place them on the altar. The service will conclude with a candlelit procession to the garden columbarium for prayers at the ofrenda. All are invited.

All Souls’ Day
7:00pm on Monday, November 3, 2025
Works by Pӓrt, Ešenvalds, Tabakova

For our commemoration of all the faithful departed, the Choir of Saint Philip’s will sing Gregorian mass ordinaries, and evocative a capella anthems by