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All Saints Day Celebration

Nov
1
You are invited to join Campus Ministry in Stritch Chapel for our celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints. As an added way to celebrate, Campus Ministry will be giving out “Saint Slips” in Stritch Chapel; these are small pieces of paper with a saint’s name and a short quote by or about them. Pick one up and be inspired by their life of faith! See the details for more history on All Saints Day.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel 650 East Parkway South Memphis TN 38104
Campus Ministry
 
 

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In the Catholic Church, All Saints Day celebrates those who we believe to be enjoying eternal life in heaven, including those who the Church officially recognizes as canonized Saints (like Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the Founder of the Christian Brothers) and those countless others who have died and now enjoy life forever with God. We ask for these saints, who are alive in heaven through the saving power of Jesus’s death and resurrection, to pray for us that we might be holy, too. Because of its liturgical import, the Church considers All Saints Day as a Holy Day of Obligation.

For Catholics, a Holy Day of Obligation is a day set aside for us to intentionally worship God and rest; they are instituted to help us cultivate a healthy interior and spiritual life and stay connected to our faith community. All Sundays are examples of days when we are expected to attend Mass, and there are a few other days besides (like All Saints). To miss Mass on one of these holy days, barring legitimate reason, hurts our relationship with God and others. Framed another way, God has done so many good things for us – a holy day is an excuse to give God some extra glory and priority in our busy lives!

If you are unable to attend Mass on campus, there are many offerings around the Catholic Diocese, including 7:00 pm at the nearby Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Central Avenue.

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