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Catholic tradition teaches that individuals can be assisted by the prayers of others, a belief that goes back to Old Testament times and also finds expression in the New Testament.
A celebration of a particular Mass intention is among one of the many expressions of our Cathoic tradition and piety. In doing this, one fulfills the beautiful and commendable practice of one of the several spiritual works of mercy, namely, to pray for the living and the dead, certainly a most appropriate act of piety.
Masses can be offered for a number of various intentions:- For a deceased loved one, a family member, or a friend who has died as well as on the anniversary of the death of the deceased;'to invoke the Lord's special graces and blessings for a friend or loved one;
- To petition the Lord for the good health of someone who is ill or to pray for successful surgery and speedy recovery;
- To ask the Lord's blessings for a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary;
- In thanksgiving for graces received;
- In honor of a living person's celebration, i.e. birthday;
It is a holy and noble custom to have a Mass said for a living or deceased person(s) or for a special intention. Diocesan stipend for a Mass Intention is $15.
The Sanctuary Lamp may be lit for your intentions for two weeks for a donation of $15. Effective January 2025, Sanctuary Lamp will be available at all three parishes for one week for $20.
We will schedule your intention(s) upon receipt of your payment by mail, the collection basket or in person (not by phone). You may stop by the Enchanted Mountains Catholic Community Parish Office Hub located at 205 West Henley Street. Use the Main Entrance off Irving Street (in the back of the Parish Life Center building). There is off street parking and is handicap accessible.