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Mass Stipend

Celebrating 100 years

An offering made to a priest on the occasion of requesting a Mass to be offered for one's personal intentions. At the same time priests are urged to "celebrate Mass for the intention of the Christian faithful, especially of the needy, even if no offering has been received" (Canon 945 §2). The faithful who make such an offering "contribute to the good of the Church and by their offering take part in the concern of the Church for the support of its ministers and works" (Canon 946). The Code of Canon Law also insists that "any appearance of trafficking or commerce is to be entirely excluded from Mass offerings" (Canon 947) and has strict regulations governing this. The customary way of having a Mass said is to call the rectory and arrange for a time and date if it is to be a Mass announced in the parish bulletin. Other arrangements can be made by speaking directly to the priest.

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