All Saints' Day Masses 2026 in the Almodôvar parishes
In Santa Clara-a-Nova, the All Saints' Day mass is on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:30 am, celebrated by Padre Urbano, followed by a procession to the cemetery. In Gomes Aires the mass is at 3:30 pm, with Padre Valente. This page gives the times for every parish in the Almodôvar municipality on 1 and 2 November, as printed on the parishes' poster.
In Santa Clara-a-Nova
- Day
- Sunday 1 November 2026, All Saints' Day
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Celebrant
- Padre Urbano
- Church
- Igreja Paroquial de Santa Clara de Assis (parish church of Saint Clare), at Largo da Igreja
- After
- Procession to the cemetery
Sunday 1 November: All Saints' Day
Mass followed by a procession to the cemetery (romagem ao cemitério).
| Parish | Time | Priest |
|---|---|---|
| Rosário | 9:30 am | Padre Floriano |
| Almodôvar | 10:30 am | Padre Valente |
| Santa Clara-a-Novaour village | 11:30 am | Padre Urbano |
| Aldeia dos Fernandes | 11:30 am | Padre Floriano |
| Santa Cruz | 3:00 pm | Padre Urbano |
| Gomes Aires | 3:30 pm | Padre Valente |
| Corte Figueira | 4:30 pm | Padre Urbano |
In time order. On the poster, Gomes Aires (3:30 pm) comes after Corte Figueira (4:30 pm). The poster spells it "Aldeia do Fernandes"; the place is Aldeia dos Fernandes.
Monday 2 November: All Souls' Day
In Graça de Padrões and São Barnabé, with a procession to the cemetery.
| Parish | Time | Priest |
|---|---|---|
| Almodôvar (Convento) | 9:00 am | Padre Valente |
| Graça de PadrõesProcession to the cemetery | 10:30 am | Padre Urbano |
| São BarnabéProcession to the cemetery | 10:30 am | Padre Floriano |
For the mass at the Convento in Almodôvar, the poster does not mention a procession.
Two days of remembrance
All Saints' Day, on 1 November, and All Souls' Day (Dia dos Fiéis Defuntos), on 2 November, are the days when families remember their dead. In the Almodôvar parishes, the mass on 1 November is followed by a procession to the cemetery; on 2 November there is a mass at the Convento in Almodôvar, and masses with a procession to the cemetery in Graça de Padrões and São Barnabé.
Three priests share the masses across the municipality over the two days: Padre Urbano celebrates in Santa Clara-a-Nova, Santa Cruz, Corte Figueira and Graça de Padrões; Padre Valente in Almodôvar and Gomes Aires; Padre Floriano in Rosário, Aldeia dos Fernandes and São Barnabé.
"Que a luz de Cristo ilumine todos os que já partiram." (May the light of Christ shine on all who have departed.)
Coming from away
Santa Clara-a-Nova is about 15 km from Almodôvar, off the A2 motorway. Lisbon is about 200 km away (2h30); Faro about 100 km (1h15). The parish church stands at Largo da Igreja, in the centre of the village.
To confirm a time or check for changes, ask the parish. This page reproduces the poster and has no information beyond it.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the All Saints' Day mass in Santa Clara-a-Nova?
On Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:30 am, in the Igreja Paroquial de Santa Clara de Assis. The celebrant is Padre Urbano.
Is there a procession to the cemetery?
Yes. The parishes' poster says the mass on 1 November is followed by a procession to the cemetery. On 2 November there is a procession to the cemetery in Graça de Padrões and São Barnabé.
What time is the All Saints' Day mass in Gomes Aires?
On Sunday 1 November 2026 at 3:30 pm, with Padre Valente.
What time is the All Saints' Day mass in Almodôvar?
In the town of Almodôvar, the mass on 1 November 2026 is at 10:30 am, with Padre Valente. The other parishes: Rosário at 9:30 am, Aldeia dos Fernandes at 11:30 am, Santa Cruz at 3 pm and Corte Figueira at 4:30 pm.
Which masses are there on 2 November, All Souls' Day?
Three: Almodôvar (Convento) at 9 am, with Padre Valente; Graça de Padrões at 10:30 am, with Padre Urbano; and São Barnabé at 10:30 am, with Padre Floriano. Graça de Padrões and São Barnabé have a procession to the cemetery.
Who published these times?
The parishes of Almodôvar, on a poster with the mass times for 1 and 2 November 2026. This page reproduces that poster.
Where is the Santa Clara-a-Nova church?
At Largo da Igreja, in the centre of the village of Santa Clara-a-Nova, Almodôvar municipality, Beja district, in the Baixo Alentejo region of southern Portugal. It is the Igreja Paroquial de Santa Clara de Assis, named after the village's patron saint.
Source
Every time on this page comes from the poster of the parishes of Almodôvar for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day 2026. This page belongs to the community site santaclaraanova.pt and is not an official page of the parishes.
See the poster