The month of November is a reminder that we need to pray for all souls in Purgatory since they can't pray for themselves. While all of our personal prayers and daily sacrifices can be offered for anyone on earth or in Purgatory, the most powerful prayer we can offer is the Holy Mass. This is because when a Holy Mass is said, all of Heaven and Earth is united in prayer for the intention being offered!
So, here is how you can have a Holy Mass said for a the soul of a loved one (or any other intention such as health and well being, birthday blessings, wedding anniversary, healing and recovery, etc)
1. Contact the Parish Office (via email, phone call, mail or a note in an envelope)
2. Include the name of the person, the intention (memorial mass for their soul, blessings, healing, etc)
3. Include any specific date or dates you would prefer to have the Mass/Masses said. Please give plenty of notice for specific dates. Father tries hard to meet our needs.
4. It is customary to offer a donation of $10 per Mass. This is not paying for the prayer, and it is not required. It is simply a traditional offering that many choose to include as part of their personal prayer and sacrifice.
If you have any questions about Holy Mass, Purgatory, or anything else, please reach out to Father or anyone on the Parish Team!
May the Souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.