All Saints Sunday and Day of the Dead...

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Saints in our midst at 9:30 a.m. worship, those from our worshipping community who have passed away in the last year and those who are still our present-day heroes. We bring pictures of loved ones and light candles for those we want to remember on this day! 

Following worship at 10:45 a.m., we will gather with our sister congregation, Santo Nino Episcopal Parish, to learn more about the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead, share bread together, and discover that we have many things in common. 
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Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, and acknowledged around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico where the day is a public holiday. Prior to Spanish colonization in the 16th century, the celebration took place at the beginning of summer. It was moved to October 31, November 1 and November 2 to coincide with All Saints celebrations. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. Visitors also leave possessions of the deceased at the graves.

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