Plenary Indulgences for All Souls Week
and the Month of November

Visiting a Cemetery:

An indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. Typically the indulgence is plenary each day from November 1-8; on other days of the year, it is only a partial indulgence.

Visiting a Church on November 2:

A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who on the day dedicated to the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed [November 2 {as well as on the Sunday preceding or following, and on All Saints' Day}] piously visit a church. In visiting the church it is required that one Our Father and the Creed be recited.

Indulgence Requirements:

To acquire a plenary indulgence it is necessary also to fulfill the following three conditions: sacramental Confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer for the intention of the Holy Father while being detached from sin. It is appropriate that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence.

The condition of praying for the intention of the Holy Father is fully satisfied by reciting one Our Father and one Hail Mary. A plenary indulgence can be acquired only once in the course of the day.

Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory

Lord Jesus, lovingly welcome into Your presence my deceased family, relatives and friends who have completed their journey on this earth, and have gone to their rest in the hope of rejoicing with you forever in heaven.

Source of all life and love, in Your infinite mercy, look favorably upon their goodness, and forgive any sins they may have committed, so they may enjoy for all eternity the great rewards You have promised to those who believe in You. Amen.

V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R. And let the perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

As you know, coordinating ministries is a labor of love and generosity.

Thank you Lon Moyer for your dedicated service to our community and parishioners. You will be missed.

The Moriarty Food Pantry coordinator is moving out of state to be near Family. He is willing to train a replacement. The only qualification for the job is to have a desire to feed the hungry in the Estancia Valley.

Are you or someone you know called to serve in this very fulfilling ministry?

If you are interested, come and see at the next Moriarty Food Pantry at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Parish Hall on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

If you have questions, please call Georgia Overlander 505-832-4558.

Thank you for your consideration.

Congratulations to
Abe Chavez
Knight of the Month

Abe received this award because of all the support that he provides to the church (SEAS) and all of the support that he has provided to the Knights events.

Thank you Abe for
dedication to
your Parish family