Sunday, November 2, 2025
Dear brother and sisters,
In the early Church, Christians commemorated the martyrs on the anniversaries of their deaths and often cele-brated the Eucharist at their tombs. As Roman persecutions intensified in the 4th century and the number of martyrs increased, the Church began to group these individual commemorations into a collective feast. By around 373 AD, St. Ephrem the Syrian decided to have a feast honoring all martyrs, and later, Pope Boniface IV formally established this celebration on May 13th. In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III moved the celebra-tion to November 1st and expanded the scope of the feast to all who had led exemplary Christian lives. In the 9th century, Pope Gregory IV extended the observance of All Saints’ Day to the entire Western Church. This feast eventually became a Holy Day of Obligation to celebrate the victory of God’s grace in the lives of the faithful who now share in the glory of heaven. It honors both canonized saints, formally recognized by the Church, and the countless unnamed faithful who lived holy lives in response to the universal call to holiness.
All Souls’ Day is dedicated on the next day to pray for the faithful departed who are undergoing purification in purgatory before entering heaven. From the very first centuries, the early Christians prayed for the dead to aid them on their journey to eternal life. By the 6th century, Benedictine monks offered special prayers for deceased members of their communities and gradually formalized the practice of praying for all the departed. In 998 AD, St. Odilo of Cluny, abbot of the influential Cluniac monastery in France, designated November 2nd as a day of special prayers, vigils, and Masses for the souls of the dead. This observance spread rapidly throughout Europe and was eventually adopted across the entire Catholic Church.
Together, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day express the Catholic belief in the communion of saints and highlight the spiritual unity of the Church in heaven, on earth, and in purgatory. These days invite us to honor the saints as models of holiness and ask for their holy intercession. They remind us to pray for the souls of the departed, especially those still on the path to full union with God. They also encourage us to renew our hope in eternal life, trust in Christ’s promise of salvation, and remain united in the universal Church across life, death, and eternity.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
List of bulletins 2025
November
- November 2, 2025 The Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed Year C
October
- October 26, 2025 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- October 19, 2025 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- October 12, 2025 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- October 05, 2025 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
September
- September 28, 2025 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- September 21, 2025 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- September 14, 2025 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- September 7, 2025 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
August
- August 31, 2025 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 24, 2025 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 17, 2025 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 10, 2025 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 03, 2025 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
July
- July 27, 2025 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 20, 2025 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 13, 2025 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 6, 2025 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
June
- June 29, 2025 Solemnity of Saint Peter & Paul, Apostles Year C June 29th, 2025
- June 22, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood Of Christ,Year C June 22nd, 2025
- June 15, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year C
- June 8, 2025 Pentecost Sunday, Year C
- June 1, 2025 The Ascension Of The Lord, Year C
May
- May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 18, 2025 Fifth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 11, 2025 Fourth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 4, 2025 Third Sunday Of Easter Year C
April
- April 27, 2025 Second Sunday Of Easter Year C
- April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord
- April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday of Lent Year C
- April 6, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
March
- March 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 23, 2025 Third Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 9, 2025 First Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 2, 2025 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
February
- February 23 2025 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 16 2025 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 9 2025 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 2 2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
January
- January 26 2025 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 19 2025 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 12 2025 The Baptism of the Lord Year C
- January 5, 2025 The Epiphany of the Lord Year C
List of bulletins 2024
December
- December 29, 2024 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Year C
- December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 15, 2024 Third Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 8, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 1, 2024 First Sunday of Advent Year C
November
- November 24, 2024 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Year B
- November 17, 2024 Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 10, 2024 Thirty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 3, 2024 Thirty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
October
- October 27, 2024 Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 20, 2024 Twenty-ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 13, 2024 Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 6, 2024 Twenty-seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
September
- September 29, 2024 Twenty-sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 22, 2024 Twenty-fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 15, 2024 Twenty-fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 8, 2024 Twenty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 1, 2024 Twenty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
August
- August 25, 2024 Twenty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- August 18, 2024 Twenty Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 11, 2024 Nineteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 4, 2024 Eighteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
July
- July 28, 2024 Seventeenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 21, 2024 Sixteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 14, 2024 Fifteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 07, 2024 Fourteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
June
- June 26, 2024 Thirteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 23, 2024 Twelfth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 16, 2024 Eleventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 9, 2024 Tenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 2, 2024 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Year B
May
- May 26, 2024 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year B
- May 19, 2024 Pentecost Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 5, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
April
- April 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 21, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 14, 2024 Third Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 7, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Year B
March
- March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord Year B
- March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
- March 17, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 10, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 3, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
February
- February 25, 2024 Second Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 18, 2024 First Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 11, 2024 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- February 4, 2024 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
January
- January 28, 2024 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 21, 2024 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 14, 2024 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 7, 2024 The Epiphany of The Lord Year B