Mass Intention Guidelines (Effective January 1, 2026)

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, we have many requests for scheduling such Mass intentions. We try to honor these to the best of our ability and in accordance with the Code of Canon Law for the Universal Catholic Church. As such, the following guidelines are being implemented to accommodate the numerous requests in a reasonable and fair manner. Any mass intentions already in the books will still be honored this year. We will not be removing anyone.



Requesting a Mass:

  • Anyone may request a Mass Intention for:
  • A person who is living or deceased, Catholic or non-Catholic.
  • Intentions for a particular person/people.
  • Intentions for members of a particular family/families.
  • A special intention appropriate to the celebration of the Eucharist e.g.: World Peace, Vocations, Respect for Life, etc. These intentions should be general and not specific to an individual.
  • Mass intentions will be honored in the parish office on a first-come, first-served basis, in order in which the request is received.


  • We begin accepting new intentions only a few months at a time.
  • Currently accepting intentions thru June 2026
  • July 2026 & August 2026 we will begin accepting in April 2026
  • September 2026 & October 2026 we will begin accepting in May 2026
  • November 2026 & December 2026 we will begin accepting in June 2026
  • January 2027 & February 2027 we will begin accepting in July 2026
  • March 2027 & April 2027 we will begin accepting in September 2026
  • May 2027 & June 2027 we will begin accepting in November 2026
  • July 2027 & August 2027 we will begin accepting in January 2027
  • September 2027 & October 2027 we will begin accepting in March 2027
  • November 2027 & December 2027 we will begin accepting in May 2027


  • Intentions can be accepted over the phone.

   

  • When requesting a Mass Intention please use the Mass Intention Request Form found on our Parish website, at the Parish Office or the vestibules in the church. You can drop off request forms in person, or send by mail or email to the parish office at hgsecretary@holyghostparish.org

   

  • Each household or group may request a maximum of four (4) Mass Intentions at one time.


  • A $10 stipend is suggested per Mass Intentions. A Mass offering may be more than the suggested stipend. Please write checks payable to Holy Ghost Church.


  • Mass intentions will be published in the parish bulletin and announced at each Mass.


Changes & Cancellations:


  • If a Mass is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the intention will be rescheduled on the next available date.


  • The pastor reserves the right to reschedule a Mass intention due to unforeseen parish conflicts.