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A Sacred Tapestry: Celebrate Lives, Share Hope, Give Back
Every soul holds a story, and every story carries beauty. As All Souls’ Day approaches, pause and honor the beautiful lives and memories of your loved ones. This sacred day is not only a time of mourning but a celebration—a joyful commemoration of love, faith, and the enduring connections that shape our lives.
Celebrate the Beauty of Memory
Join us in a Tapestry of Remembrance—where faith and memory intertwine through heartfelt prayers and reflections. The Missionary Oblates welcome you to honor those who have gone before us, carrying their spirit forward in love and devotion.
One such story we hold in our hearts is that of Fr. Allen Maes, OMI, a beloved member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Fr. Maes passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community in Belleville, Illinois, after 50 years of dedicated service. His mission took him from Cameroon to Chicago, guiding seminarians and ministering to the poor with deep kindness and unwavering faith. His legacy, like so many others, remains a guiding light in our prayers.
Each act of remembrance strengthens the sacred tapestry we weave together this All Souls’ Day—a tapestry rich with stories of grace, compassion, and faithful service.
Join Us in Sacred Observance
Submit the names of your departed loved ones so we may honor them in our prayers and sacred Masses:
- A Mass at the Vatican
- A Novena of Masses beginning November 2 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and Tepeyac de San Antonio
- Daily Masses for a full year at both sacred sites
- Ongoing remembrance in the daily Masses and prayers of Oblate missionaries worldwide
You may also choose to remember your loved ones in a special way through:
Rose to Remember
The roses will be displayed in the Church of Our Lady of the Snows and Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto y Tepeyac de San Antonio on November 2, All Souls Day
Perpetual Enrollment
A prayer for the departed promises the hope of eternal life in the Risen Christ.
Light a Candle
Having a Votive Candle lit is a beautiful form of prayer. The light from the candle is a powerful symbol of Christ, the Light of the World. You may have a Votive Candle lit for yourself, a loved one or a special intention.
Submit Your Intentions
The Missionary Oblates are here to pray for you, particularly in challenging times.
Remembrance Rosary
This stunning rosary has pearl glass beads and red rose decade beads. Its silver crucifix is adorned with roses.
Each heartfelt gesture unites your loved ones in prayer with the Missionary Oblates.
May your heart be comforted this All Souls’ Day and may the memories you cherish continue to shine as lights of love and faith.
Honor Their Memory with a Gift of Faith
Your offering today helps continue the Missionary Oblates’ work while lifting your loved ones in sacred remembrance.