Sunday, November 1, 2026
Dear brothers and sisters,
From the earliest days of the Church, Christians honored the martyrs by commemorating them on the anniversaries of their deaths and celebrating the Eucharist at their tombs. As the number of martyrs grew, the Church gradually began to unite these individual commemorations into a common feast. Around 373 AD, St. Ephrem the Syrian promoted a feast honoring all martyrs. In 609, Pope Boniface IV established a celebration on May 13, which was later moved to November 1 by Pope Gregory III in the eighth century and extended to the entire Western Church by Pope Gregory IV in the ninth century.
This solemn celebration invites us to acknowledge the rich diversity of the saints, from those who lived extraordinary lives of holiness to ordinary individuals who quietly and sincerely lived out their faith. Through the saints, we are reminded of our communion with the Church in heaven, encouraged to seek their intercession, and inspired to continue our own journey of faith.
Today, the Solemnity of All Saints honors not only the canonized saints but also the countless faithful who lived holy lives and now share in the glory of heaven. In their families, workplaces, and communities, they became witnesses of faith, love, courage, and fidelity to God. Their words point us toward the truth; their examples challenge us to put our faith into action; their lives reveal the lasting reward of faithful discipleship; and their prayers strengthen us to carry our crosses, walk with Christ, die with Him, and rise with Him to new life.
The Beatitudes are perfectly fitting for the Solemnity of All Saints because they reveal the path to holiness and describe the way of life embraced by the saints. In this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the saints are not simply a select few extraordinary people. Rather, they are God’s children who allowed His grace to convert their hearts, to transform their lives, to deepen their faith, and to make them faithful witnesses to Christ.
Through the Beatitudes, Jesus also connects the hope of the Kingdom of Heaven with the reality of our daily lives. We are called to follow faithfully in the footsteps of the saints and strive for holiness in our everyday lives. We are called to share the Good News with others and reveal God’s grace through our love, service, and faithfulness. Above all, we are called to live the Beatitudes by showing mercy, making peace, seeking righteousness, enduring suffering with faith, and remaining faithful to Christ forever.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
List of bulletins 2026
November
- November 01, 2026 Solemnity of All Saints
October
- October 25, 2026 Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time
- October 18, 2026 Twenty-ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time
- October 11, 2026 Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time
- October 4, 2026 Twenty-seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
September
- September 27, 2026 Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- September 20, 2026 Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- September 13, 2026 Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- September 9, 2026 Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
August
- August 30, 2026 Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- August 23, 2026 Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- August 09, 2026 Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- August 02, 2026 Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
July
- July 26, 2026 Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- July 19, 2026 Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- July 12, 2026 Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
- July 5, 2026 Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A
June
- June 28, 2026 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
- June 21, 2026 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
- June 14, 2026 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
- June 07, 2026 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood Of Christ
May
- May 31st, 2026 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year A
- May 24th, 2026 The Pentecost Sunday Year A,
- May 17th, 2026 The Ascension of the Lord Year A,
- May 10th, 2026 Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A
- May 03rd, 2026 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A
April
- April 26th, 2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A
- April 19th, 2026 Third Sunday of Easter Year A
- April 12th, 2026 Sunday of Divine Mercy Year A
- April 05th, 2026 Easter Sunday Year A
March
- March 29th, 2026 Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion Year A,
- March 22th, 2026 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A
- March 15th, 2026 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A
- March 8th, 2026 Third Sunday of Lent Year A
- March 1st, 2026 Second Sunday of Lent Year A
February
- February 22th, 2026 First Sunday of Lent Year A
- February 15th, 2026 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
- February 8th, 2026 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
- February 1st, 2026 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
January
- January 25th, 2026 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A.
- January 18th, 2026 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A.
- January 11, 2026 The Baptism of the Lord Year A
- January 4, 2026 The Epiphany of the Lord Year A