You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf
for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. 2 Corinthians 1:11

Our Mass Intention book for 2022 is full!
The Mass Intention Book for the 2023 calendar year will open on
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - IN PERSON ONLY!
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - PHONE & ONLINE GOOGLE FORM
We will be accepting intention request dates through December 31, 2023.

Do you have loved ones for whom you would like to have a Mass offered?
Please contact the office after November 15, for available dates at 952-445-1319 or complete the form below.

We are reminded by the Eucharistic Prayers that every Mass is for all of us and for our loved ones who have died, as we are all part of the Communion of Saints. Offering specific Mass intentions for loved ones has been a beautiful and meaningful part of our Catholic tradition for centuries. 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 accord with the Code of Canon Law for the universal Catholic Church.

Mass Intentions will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis in the Parish office. Specific Mass dates can be requested, however, if that date has already been taken, you will be contacted by the parish office to choose another date. The following policies are put forth to allow as many parishioners as possible to schedule Mass intentions for their loved ones.

· Each household or group is allowed one (1) intention scheduled per month with a maximum of four (4) scheduled per calendar year, which includes two weekends (Saturday or Sunday) and two weekdays (Monday through Friday) Masses.
 
· A ^$10 stipend per Mass intention, as determined by Archdiocesan policy, is to accompany each request. A Mass offering may be more than the suggested stipend. Checks may be written to: SJA  Memo: Mass Intention. If you are dropping a check in the mail or collection basket, please include a note indicating the intention requests.
 
· Please remember the Mass Intentions are a request. Once the Mass is scheduled we will do our best to celebrate the Mass on the day and time scheduled. However, Mass dates and times are subject to change due to changes in our priest’s schedules and circumstances beyond our control. In this case, the next available date and time will be scheduled.

For those that wish additional Masses, the Franciscan Friars will offer Mass for an intention at Franciscan Retreats or at one of their missions. Send your intention and a stipend check to the Franciscan Friars at Franciscan Retreats, 16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake, MN 55372. 

We appreciate your understanding of this policy as we try to serve you and your spiritual needs. If you have any further questions, please contact the parish office at 952-445-1319 or parishoffice@ssjacs.org.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more,
neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore,
for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4