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2023 All Souls Day Celebration at St. Francis de Sales

Welcome to a heartwarming glimpse into the All Souls Day celebration at St. Francis de Sales, a cherished event that took place last week on November 2nd. On this solemn occasion, our parish community came together to honor and remember those who have departed, embracing the spirit of remembrance and unity.

At the heart of our commemoration, we celebrated the lives of 33 individuals who had entrusted their funerals to our parish. It was a poignant moment as their families joined us to place purple candles on our sanctuary, right in front of the altar. These candles, each representing a unique and cherished life, served as a poignant tribute, a symbol of the enduring connection between our community and those who have passed on.

Additionally, the atmosphere was illuminated by the presence of numerous white candles placed by others in memory of their loved ones. These flickering lights served as a collective homage, casting a gentle glow of love and remembrance throughout the sacred space, creating a serene and comforting ambiance for all in attendance.

Thank you for joining us in commemorating this meaningful event, and we hope these photos serve as a testament to the enduring power of remembrance, prayer, and togetherness.

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**Celebración del Día de los Difuntos en St. Francis de Sales**

Bienvenidos a un vistazo conmovedor a la celebración del Día de los Difuntos en St. Francis de Sales, un evento querido que tuvo lugar la semana pasada el 2 de noviembre. En esta solemne ocasión, nuestra comunidad parroquial se reunió para honrar y recordar a aquellos que han partido, abrazando el espíritu del recuerdo y la unidad.

En el corazón de nuestra conmemoración, celebramos las vidas de 33 individuos que habían confiado sus funerales a nuestra parroquia. Fue un momento conmovedor cuando sus familias se unieron a nosotros para colocar velas moradas en nuestro santuario, justo en frente del altar. Estas velas, cada una representando una vida única y preciada, sirvieron como un tributo conmovedor, un símbolo de la conexión perdurable entre nuestra comunidad y aquellos que han partido.

Además, la atmósfera se iluminó con la presencia de numerosas velas blancas colocadas por otros en memoria de sus seres queridos. Estas luces titilantes sirvieron como un homenaje colectivo, arrojando una suave luz de amor y recuerdo en todo el espacio sagrado, creando una ambiente sereno y reconfortante para todos los presentes.

En agradecimiento por unirse a nosotros en la conmemoración de este significativo evento, esperamos que estas fotos sirvan como un testimonio del poder perdurable del recuerdo, la oración y la unión.

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Mondays | lunes - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Fridays the office is closed | Los viernes la oficina esta cerrada.

 

St. Francis de Sales
195 W. 13th St.
Holland, MI 49423

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