We’re Celebrating 70 Years in Education!
Are you an alumni of St. John Berchmans Catholic School in Shreveport ? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are in the early stages of planning the school’s 70th anniversary and we want you to be a part of this celebration! Visit our website or stop by the school to be added to the mailing list to receive information on upcoming alumni events! ALL ALUMNI, ENROLL HERE!
The New Day Journal Program
On Tuesdays, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., beginning October 9 (no Meeting Nov 20) – December 11, St. John’s will start a new Grief Support Program in the Church Office Library. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one. Few of us are prepared for the long journey of grief that is at times devastating, frightening and lonely. If you are saddened by the recent loss of a loved one, join us as we talk about and offer steps to work through the grieving process. For more information or to register, please contact Dotye Stanford in the church office at 221-5296 or by e-mailing dotstanford@sjbcathedral.org.
The New Day Journal Program
On Tuesdays, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., beginning October 9 (no Meeting Nov 20) – December 11, St. John’s will start a new Grief Support Program in the Church Office Library. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one. Few of us are prepared for the long journey of grief that is at times devastating, frightening and lonely. If you are saddened by the recent loss of a loved one, join us as we talk about and offer steps to work through the grieving process. For more information or to register, please contact Dotye Stanford in the church office at 221-5296 or by e-mailing dotstanford@sjbcathedral.org.
The New Day Journal Program
On Tuesdays, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., beginning October 9 (no Meeting Nov 20) – December 11, St. John’s will start a new Grief Support Program in the Church Office Library. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one. Few of us are prepared for the long journey of grief that is at times devastating, frightening and lonely. If you are saddened by the recent loss of a loved one, join us as we talk about and offer steps to work through the grieving process. For more information or to register, please contact Dotye Stanford in the church office at 221-5296 or by e-mailing dotstanford@sjbcathedral.org.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE – ALL MASSES IN THE CATHEDRAL:
8:15AM
12:05PM
5:30PM
From the Handbook of Indulgences
Visiting a Church or an Oratory on All Souls Day
A plenary (“full”) indulgence, which is applicable only to the souls in Purgatory is granted to the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a church or an oratory on (November 2nd,) All Souls Day.
Will you not, for love, try to gain these indulgences? Make a plan.
Requirements for Obtaining a Plenary Indulgence on All Souls Day (2 Nov)
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Visit a church and pray for souls in Purgatory
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Say one “Our Father” and the “Apostles Creed” in the visit to the church
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Say one “Our Father” and one “Hail Mary” for the Holy Father’s intentions (that is, the intentions designated by the Holy Father each month)
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Worthily receive Holy Communion (ideally on the same day if you can get to Mass)
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Make a sacramental confession within 20 days of All Souls Day
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For a plenary indulgence be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin (otherwise, the indulgence is partial, not plenary, “full”).You can acquire one plenary indulgence a day.A partial indulgence can be obtained by visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed. You can gain a plenary indulgence visiting a cemetery each day between 1 November and 8 November. These indulgences are applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory.A plenary indulgence, applicable only the Souls in Purgatory, is also granted when you visit a church or a public oratory on 2 November. While visiting the church or oratory say one Our Father and the Apostles Creed.A partial indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, can be obtained when saying the “Eternal rest … Requiem aeternam…” prayer.Do you know this prayer?Requiem aeternam dona ei [pl.eis], Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei [eis]. Requiescat [-ant] in pace Amen.Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.It is customary to add the second half of the “Eternal Rest” prayer after the prayer recited at the conclusion of a meal.Gratias agimus tibi, omnipotens Deus, pro universis beneficiis tuis, qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum.Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace. Amen.We give Thee thanks, almighty God, for all Thy benefits, Who livest and reignest, world without end.May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Please join the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans on All Souls Day at 5:30 p.m. The Mass will feature the music of W.A. Mozart’s Requiem, sung by the Cathedral Choir and St. Cecilia Diocesan Choir.