“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’ Day requiem mass at 7:00pm on Monday, November 2, with music by Herbert Howells.

The service will begin with a reading of the parish necrology and then conclude in the garden columbarium with prayers at the ofrenda.

An ofrenda (“offering,” in Spanish) is an altar built to honor departed loved ones. Traditionally, memento mori and other offerings are placed upon it to help us remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died. Memento mori can include items such as photographs, keepsakes, icons of saints, flowers, and candles.

This service is commended especially to those whose loved ones died since November last year. You are invited to submit by 12:00pm on Monday, November 2, the names of all those for whom you wish the church to pray.

Please include my loved ones’ names

For more information, please contact Fr Matthew at matthew.reese@stphilipstucson.org.

The columbarium was recently refreshed with a gentle power washing, fresh mulch, and bright marigolds. New lighting is planned to be installed before the service on Monday. Thank you to the facilities crew who made this possible!