Offering Mass for a special Intention is a long standing tradition in the Catholic Church. It is usually considered that special graces are obtained for whom the Mass is said. Masses are offered for many reasons, for the souls in purgatory, in remembrance for someone who is deceased, or in honor of a birthday. If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, come to the Parish Office and talk to Trish McDaid. She will help you with the dates and times which are available. Cards are then given to you so that you can mail them to whomever you choose to so they may also participate in the Mass. The customary stipend is $10 and it signifies the sacrificial nature of giving of something of yourself to associate more intimately with Christ who offers himself in the Eucharist.