Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception
Diocese of Saint George's
Grenada, W.I., Caribbean
BECOME PART OF OUR CATHEDRAL FAMILY
"We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith." (USCCB) The Sacraments are divided into: the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist); the sacraments of healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick) and the sacraments at the service of communion and mission (Holy Orders and Matrimony). The sacraments touch all the important moments of Christian life. All of the sacraments are ordered to the Holy Eucharist “as to their end" (Saint Thomas Aquinas).
CONFESSION:
Cathedral: Saturdays: 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m.
Confession is also available at other Mass centres upon request and at the Cathedral parish during
office times.
HOLY HOUR & ADORATION (Weekly)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Cathedral on Fridays
(Except 1st Fridays)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Tempe on Thursdays
7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at Mt. Moritz on Thursdays
MASS SCHEDULE TIMES:
CATHEDRAL: Weekday Masses:
Monday - Friday - 6:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
HAPPY HILL: Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
COMMUNITIES OF THE CATHEDRAL WEEKEND MASSES:
Our Lady Queen of Peace, BELMONT: Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Saints Joachim & Anne, BRIZAN: Sunday - 6.30 a.m.
Blessed Trinity, FONTENOY: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Church of the Uganda Martyrs, HAPPY HILL: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
Our Lady Queen of the Universe, MT. MORITZ: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
St. Benedict the Moor, RIVER ROAD; DARBEAU:
Our Lady Lily of the Valley, TEMPE: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS & LITURGIES
REFLECTION AND READINGS
31ST SUNDAY IN OT
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome!
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
A warm welcome to our celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints. Today we honour all those who share in God’s glory in heaven—both the saints whose names we know and the countless others known to God alone. Their lives remind us that holiness is a calling for each one of us. As we celebrate this Eucharist, let us ask for the grace to follow their example, living with faith, love and hope on our journey towards God.
First Reading: Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14: This vision of the saints in glory reminds us that God’s salvation reaches every people and gives us hope as we remain faithful through life’s trials.
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1–3: St. John reminds us of the Father’s great love: we are already God’s children. Our hope is that we shall one day see God as he truly is and become like him.
Gospel: Matthew 5:1–12a: Jesus shows us the way to true blessedness. He calls us to lives of humility, mercy, purity of heart and peace-making, the path followed by the saints and offered to each of us today.
WEEKDAY READINGS
(PSALTER WEEK I: YEAR A)
02nd Nov Monday - 31st Week in OT - Weekday
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Wisdom 3: 1-9; Romans 5: 5-11 or Romans 6: 3-9
03rd Nov Tuesday - 31st Week in OT - Weekday
Saint Martin de Porres, Religious (M)
Philippians 2: 5-11; Luke 14: 15-24
04th Nov Wednesday - 31st Week in OT - Weekday
Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop (M)
Philippians 2: 12-18; Luke 14: 25-33
05th Nov Thursday - 31st Week in OT - Weekday
Philippians 3: 3-8a; Luke 15: 1-10
06th Nov Friday - 31st Week in OT - Weekday
Philippians 3: 17 - 4: 1; Luke 16: 1-8
07th Nov Saturday - 31st Week of OT - Weekend
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Philippians 4: 10-19; Luke 16: 9-15
08th Nov Sunday - 32nd Sunday in OT - Weekend
First Reading: Wis 6:12-16
Psalm: Ps 62:2-8 r.2
Second Reading: 1 Thess 4:13-18
Gospel Acclamation: Matt 24:42.44
Gospel: Matt 25:1-13
31ST SUNDAY IN OT REFLECTION
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes, a vision of happiness very different from what the world often offers. He does not call the wealthy, the powerful or the popular blessed simply because of their success. Instead, he blesses the humble, the merciful, the peacemakers and those who hunger for what is right. On this Solemnity of All Saints, these words invite us to see holiness not as something distant or beyond our reach, but as a way of living rooted in trust in God and love for others.
The Beatitudes become real in the ordinary choices we make each day: when we forgive someone who has hurt us, comfort a grieving neighbour, refuse to spread gossip or stand up for someone being treated unfairly. These actions may attract little attention, yet they give practical expression to the mercy, gentleness and desire for justice that Jesus blesses. We can therefore ask ourselves: Do my words bring peace to my home? Do my actions show compassion? Am I willing to do what is right, even when it costs me something?
Jesus also reminds us that following him does not mean a life without sorrow or opposition. His promise is that suffering and rejection will not have the final word: those who mourn will be comforted, and those who remain faithful will share in the joy of his kingdom. As we honour all the saints today, let us ask for the grace to walk this same path—not waiting for extraordinary opportunities, but responding faithfully to the people and responsibilities before us. May our lives bring comfort, mercy and peace wherever God has placed us.
