All Saints Day Resources
All Saints Day commemorates all saints, known and unknown, on Nov. 1. All Saints' Day is one of the seven principal feasts of the church year, and one of the four days recommended for the administration of baptism. All Saints' Day may also be celebrated on the Sunday following Nov. 1.
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Between the Prayers of the People and the Peace we've got this:
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The Remembering of the Faithful DepartedWe remember those we love who have gone before us to take their rest with the saints in heaven. You are invited to come forward, name the person you are remembering, and take a lighted candle to the altar.
If you are unable to carry the candle to the altar, the ushers will assist. If you have more than one person, you may light a candle for each. Please
remember: this is a time of remembering and so there is no hurry or rush, and there is no need to be concerned about "doing it right." All are welcome.Music accompaniment: "Jesus, Remember Me" (Taize)
---------------------------The acolyte will stand at the head of the aisle at a table with the Pascal Candle and a basket of tea lights. People come up, say the name of the loved one who now rests with the saints in light, then place the tea light(s) on the altar. 2 ushers are there to assist. The lights burn for the duration of the service. The sermon may have a lot to say about the people who have had memorial service in the past year, but I don't know yet. The final blessing comes from BOS 29.
From St. Martin of Tours, Kalamazoo
Tithing of Halloween Candy
After Trick-or-Treating the children take out 10% of their candy & bring it into church. They give it at the offering & it's brought to people who may not get candy
From St. Martin of Tours, Kalamazoo
Saintly Pumpkins
The week before, hand out drawings of the saints symbols. Ask people to carve them into pumpkins & bring them in for the All Saints service.
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