We have a wonderful problem: Too many requests for Mass Intentions offered at weekday and weekend Mass times. I already offer the chance for people to double-up at these Masses with their intentions.

Some rules have to be set in place, as many people want these intentions. Therefore,

• No parishioner may have more than one intention requested per month, with a maximum of 12 per year.
• Personal prayer intentions are restricted to one every two weeks per parishioner.
• The stipend for the intention remains at $10.00 per intention, per Diocesan policy.
• No intentions may be doubled-up without both of those requesting the intention agreeing. First come, first serve.
• Please state the reason for the intention: e.g. for the deceased or living (birthday, anniversary, healing)

I want to remind you that we do have a prayer request list in the bulletin. Perhaps some prayer intentions can be handled in this way. There are many parishes that cannot fulfill intentions due to lack of requests. I’m very glad that we have a parish that desires such prayers for our loved ones.

Yours in Christ,

Monsignor Martin Heinz

Pastor