Mass Intentions
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Mass Intentions
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Mass Intentions – Celebrate or Remember Your Loved Ones
Have you ever asked someone to pray for you; or been asked to pray for someone else?
As a Church, we pray for one another that the Lord continues to bless, guide, strengthen, and console us. We can pray in a variety of ways for the many intentions that we have. One incredibly beautiful and ancient way we can pray for someone is to have a Mass offered for that person. Mass re-presents the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross to us (CCC 1366) and so possesses a power that our personal prayers do not. When a priest celebrates Mass, he has three intentions: First, to offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord with the norms of the Church for the glory of God. Second, to offer the Mass in union with and for the good of the whole Church spread throughout the world. Third, to offer the Mass for a particular intention, such as the repose of the soul of someone who has died.
It is a holy and devout practice to have Masses offered for a loved one, living or deceased. Masses may be offered on any day, but many offer them on a birthday, anniversary, or for a special need.
Why do I have to Pay for a Mass?
Payment is not required, but it is appreciated. Our priests do not take the money for the Mass itself, but for the purpose of supplying the things necessary for Mass (hosts, wine, etc.) as well as for the support of the whole parish community.
How does it work?Check the Mass Intention calendar below to see if the Mass date/time you would like to request is available. Any date/time that says "OPEN" can be requested. PLEASE NOTE: The text looks VERY small, but see the screenshot below for how to expand the calendar to full screen for a better view. You may need to hover your cursor over the bottom of the calendar for this option to appear. If on your phone, pinch to zoom.
Click the "Request a Mass Intention" button below to fill out our online "Mass Intention Request Form" with all requested information and submit to the parish. Someone will return your email within 48 business day hours to confirm Mass date/time availability.
If you are able, we request a $10 donation for every Mass Intention. Donations may be paid online at https://stcatherinesiena.org/give or dropped off outside the Front Office in our drop box. You may pay in cash or by check made out to St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Please place your donation in an envelope labeled "Mass Intention" if possible.
Contact our Front Office at 327-5165 or email us at [email protected] with any questions.