Sacred Heart Mass Intentions

The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones, living or deceased, is a beautiful and meaningful part of our Catholic tradition. In our Parish, there are many requests for scheduling such Mass intentions. Sacred Heart has only a certain amount of Mass intention opportunities. The following policies are implemented in order to accommodate for numerous requests in a reasonable and fair manner.

Please note the following guidelines for Mass intention requests:

1.  Masses may only be scheduled up to 12 months in advance from date of request.

2.  Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis in the order in which the

request is received in the Parish Office.

3.  Mass intentions will not be taken over the telephone at the Parish Office. Requests for Mass intentions may be requested in person in the Parish Office. A $10 stipend, as determined by diocesan policy, is to accompany each Mass request before it can be recorded in the Mass Intention Book.

4.  Mass intentions may be requested for Sundays, most holidays and weekdays throughout the year.

5.  One Mass every Sunday must be scheduled for the intentions of our parishioners known as “Pro Populo” (For the People) as required by Canon Law and diocesan statute.

6.  SPECIAL DAYS: Mass intentions cannot be scheduled for:

·       Holy Thursday, Easter, and Christmas when the intentions are all “Pro Populo.”

·       Mothers’ Day – Intention is for “all mothers of the parish, living and deceased.”

·       Father’s Day – Intention is for “all fathers of the parish, living and deceased.”

·       All Souls’ Day (November 2) – Intention is for “all the faithful departed.”

7.  If for an unforeseen circumstance a Mass cancellation occurs, the intention for the Mass will be rescheduled on the next available opening.