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All Souls' Day

The Commemoration of All Faithful Departed
​Sunday, November 6 - 6 pm

In the New Testament, the word “saints” is used to describe the entire membership of the Christian community. The saints are seen as models of holiness to be imitated, and as a "cloud of witnesses" that strengthen and encourage believers during our spiritual journey (Hebrews 12:1). The saints are seen as elder siblings in Christ.

All Souls’ Day is a time when we particularly remember those who have died. The prayers appointed for the day remind us that we are joined with the Communion of Saints, that great group of Christians who have finished their earthly life and with whom we share the hope of resurrection from the dead. As Anglicans, we view All Souls' Day as part of the triduum of All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints' Day.
Each year is intended to serve as a special occasion of remembrance for those who have died during the previous year. This year we will include all who have died since February of 2020, in the practical and pastoral realization that we are living in a time of interrupted and incomplete grieving as we continue to adjust to the liturgical and spiritual consequences of this COVID season.

Join us for a service of remembrance as we gather for a special choral Evensong on November 6th at 6pm. All names will be included in the order of service on the morning of November 6th (the celebration of All Saints’ Day) and will be read into the necrology during Evensong.

    Please list the names of your loved ones who have died since February, 2020 below. Submit by Monday, October 31.

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Saint Anthony on the Desert ~ 12990 E. Shea Boulevard ~ Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480.451.0860 ~ email: communications@st-anthony.net