The Church teaches us that it is a good and holy thing to pray for one another – both for the living and the dead. Pious works like fasting and almsgiving may also be prayerfully offered to God for our own good and the good of others. Mass Intentions are a beautiful opportunity to offer prayers and alms to God in honor or remembrance of those we love. When a Mass intention request is made, your loved one will be remembered at a St. Aloysius Mass during the Prayers of the Faithful.
Mass Intention Procedures
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Each household may schedule five (5) Mass intentions a month at a time--three (3) weekend (Saturday, Sunday) and 2 weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday).
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A single intention is accepted for Masses on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
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Multiple intentions are accepted for Masses on Tuesdays & Fridays.
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No intentions are scheduled on Mondays.
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One weekend Mass will accept up to eight intentions. The rest will accept a single intention. The intention for one of the weekend Masses will be “for all parishioners” with no additional intentions accepted for that Mass.
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Only two Masses in the same week (one weekend & one weekday) may be booked for an individual listed on the intention.
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The Mass intention stipend is $5 per Mass. You can pay via credit card through our Mass Intention Online portal below or cash or check. If paying with a check, make it payable to St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
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Mass Intentions are scheduled in a six-month period or six months out from the current date.
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Intentions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis in the order which Mass intentions are received in the church office. We’ll do our best to fulfill Mass Intention requests as submitted. If we cannot schedule the date you choose, we’ll schedule the intention as close to the requested date and time as possible, and will notify you of the date via mail, email, or phone.
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Sanctuary Flowers may be purchased in memory or in honor of someone. Altar flowers, which are placed next to the Crucifix, are $125 per weekend/feast day and flowers for the Blessed Mother are $100 per weekend/feast day. Sanctuary flowers are not accepted during Advent or Lent due to the nature of the liturgical season. We do take donations for Christmas and Easter flowers to offset the costs. The donations can be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone. The names of all flowers made in memory or in honor of someone will be printed in the bulletin.
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Mass intentions and sanctuary flowers are all recorded in the Daily Mass Record book and printed in the bulletin. Once Mass Intentions are printed in the bulletin, we cannot accept or change intentions for the dates listed in the book and bulletin.
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If Mass is cancelled the day & time a Mass intention is scheduled, the intention will be moved to the nearest available date.
MASS INTENTIONS
How to Book a Mass Intention Online
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Click on the button above titled BOOK A MASS INTENTION.
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For each intention, select an available Mass time. Available Masses are colored in teal, grey Masses have already been booked. Select the occasion and who the Mass is for. If you want a physical Mass card, please check the box on the intention request form. Please indicate where to send and to whom to send the Mass card in the notes. If you do not want a Mass card, it is not necessary to leave a note.
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Add the intention to your Cart, and when you are finished shopping, Proceed to Checkout. Once you are finished you will receive an email.
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From the Checkout Screen, you will have the opportunity to:
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Add an additional donation to your offering
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Decide if you would like to help the Parish by covering the fees associated with your online transaction.
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Please Note: Your intention request is not final and your credit card will not be charged until your order has been approved by our office staff. You will receive a confirmation email from us once your order has been approved. If there is a problem with your request, we will notify you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to leave a note? No. You may leave it blank.
How do I make my donation online? Currently, you can only use a credit card to donate online. Please mail or drop off checks to the church office and include what payment is for with your payment.
How do I indicate that my Mass intention is a 10th anniversary of death or 1st wedding anniversary? First, select the occasion. Next, in the “Notes” section simply type “10th Anniversary” or “1st Anniversary”.
How many Mass intentions do you accept per Mass?
- Intentions are not taken on Mondays (no Mass)
- Single intentions are taken on Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Multiple intentions are accepted on Tuesdays and Fridays with the maximum at eight.
- One weekend Mass will accept eight intentions. The rest of the weekend Masses will accept a single intention. One weekend Mass will be scheduled for "all parishioners" with no additional intentions taken for that Mass.
How many Mass intentions can I schedule? You can schedule up to five Mass intentions a month at a time.
Do I have to book it online myself now? No! You can still call the parish office at (225) 343-6657 to book a Mass intention, stop by the church office to arrange the mass intention, or fill out a paper form and return to the church office.
For any questions or assistance with Mass intentions, email churchfrontdesk@aloysius.org or call (225) 343-6657.