Remembering the Faithful Departed

Procession to cemetery November 2, 2009

Yesterday on November 1, we celebrated the feast of All Saints. Remembering all those who have gone before us and are now enjoying eternal life and happiness in heaven. Not only those saints who are canonized by the Church but no doubt many of our relatives and friends who are now in heaven. Today we remember those who have gone before us but who are still awaiting the full happiness of heaven. We pray for them and remember them in prayer in a special way today. Here at Conception we will have a procession to the cemetery after lunch and pray especially for those who are buried in our cemetery.

Many times on November 2 it is very cold for these processions but today is sunny and relatively warm so it should be comfortable for the procession.

The infirmary continues to move along although I think it will be after Thanksgiving before we can move in. Hopefully we will be back there before Christmas so we can celebrate the feast in our new surrondings. I am including a couple of pictures here to try to give you some idea of how it is looking. These pictures were just taken today.

2nd floor hallway

A shower in one of the rooms.
Each room will have a complete
bathroom with walk-in shower.

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