Friday, October 22nd at 4 pm
As a way of engaging in the formation of our traditions of praying for the dead, I am inviting families to join me in a night of prayer for those in our cemetery. This will take place as a camp out on the north portion of the cemetery with a campfire near the volleyball court and prayers in the cemetery for the dead. Youth wishing to participate MUST attend with at least one parent, as the parish will not be providing supervision of minors. 

This event is an opportunity for your family to camp out in a safe and familiar atmosphere. It’s also an opportunity to form your family in the traditions of praying for the dead. 

Things to bring:

• Tent for those in your family (kids MUST tent with their parents)
• Sleeping bag & sleeping pad
• Warm clothing (can get cold at night)
• Camp cooking stove (each family is responsible for making their evening meal)
• Flashlight, headlamp, or lantern   

What to expect:

• The parish will provide items for s’mores. 
• Campfire pit
• Prayer booklet
• Stories of faith about those who have passed
• Novena every hour in the cemetery for 9 hours                   (6 PM – 2 AM)
• Activities for kids/families to form them in praying for the dead