Daily Mass Intentions
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Updated 04/16/2021:
2021 Mass Intentions: We have booked 2021 Mass Intentions through the end of May at this time. There are still several dates available between June and December, however most of the weekend masses are already booked. If you are interested in booking a mass intention for a specific date, please contact Sue in the Parish office for date availability. A PDF copy of our “Mass Intention Request Form” is available on this page to download from our website and submit it with three (3) date choices for each mass along with your payment. A copy of the final mass request form will be mailed to you with the dates assigned at the time they are processed (upon request). Funeral Mass Requests received by the family from the Funeral may be submitted in the individual envelopes provided by the funeral home OR visit Sue in the Church Office, OR download, complete and drop off a PDF copy of our “Funeral Mass Request Form” on this page and submit with your payment(s) via mail, insert in the mail slot in our Church Office door or in the Collection Box in the Church or Chapel clearly marked "Funeral Masses". Please see #8 in the Mass Stipend Policy below for complete details for Funeral Mass Requests. Each “Funeral Mass Request Form” has space for 5 mass intentions. If you have more, complete and submit separate form(s). Please see the CURRENT "Mass Stipend Policy" below for details. |
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Mass Stipend Policy for Prince of Peace
(08/30/2020)
Introduction: It is a constant practice that a special “intention” is added to each mass celebrated. These mass intentions are a way to specially pray for a deceased loved one, or a special occasion in a person’s life, such as a birthday or anniversary. Many of our parishioners have offered mass intentions for many years throughout the history of our parish. We are blessed as a parish to have more people who want intentions for masses than we have masses celebrated in our parish. We have a number of rules that our parish is subject to under Canon Law on how mass intentions are to be handled. Therefore, we have to set a fair and manageable method of determining which intentions will be celebrated. This policy will help clarify the rules for mass intentions, and our own parish policy.
1. According to Canon Law, all mass intentions must be celebrated within one year of receipt. As the liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of
Advent, a date will be announced each fall when the “Mass Book” is opened. We cannot schedule future dates until the “book opening” date each year.
2. The customary gift (stipend) for a mass intention is $10.00.
3. Every Sunday, one of the masses intentions must be “Pro Populo” or “For the People.” No other intentions can be scheduled for that mass.
4. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and All Souls Day have specific intentions prescribed by the Church. We cannot schedule specific
intentions for those days.
5. Every registered parishioner (adults and children) is welcome to schedule up to 2 mass intentions each at Prince of Peace on a first-come first-
serve basis. One of those masses can be a Sunday Mass, while available. The other is to be a daily mass.
a. For the purpose of this policy, a person is considered a registered parishioner if they have a census form on file at the parish, and their family has at
least 1 contribution on record of any amount in the previous 12 months.
b. Masses are generally scheduled 1-2 months out. Therefore, it is rare for dates to be available within 1-2 months.
6. Non-Parishioners are welcome to request mass intentions. We cannot reserve specific dates for those intentions, and we cannot guarantee
that those masses will be said at Prince of Peace. We will do our best to schedule them as space allows. If we cannot schedule those masses at
Prince of Peace, we reserve the right to send those masses to other diocesan parishes, ministries, or to the missions.
7. Parishioners are welcome to request mass intentions beyond their initial 2 intentions. We will accept those requests, following the same rules as
non-parishioner requests.
8. Following a funeral mass, the next of kin may designate an additional mass intention to be said for the deceased. This mass intention will not
“count” toward that parishioner’s two scheduled mass intentions. Additional masses for the deceased will be scheduled as space is available,
following the same rules as non-parishioner intentions.
It is our hope that this policy strikes a balance, making sure that all parishioners who wish to have a mass intention offered for their loved ones are able to schedule a time, while not turning away anyone who wishes to have masses offered.
1. According to Canon Law, all mass intentions must be celebrated within one year of receipt. As the liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of
Advent, a date will be announced each fall when the “Mass Book” is opened. We cannot schedule future dates until the “book opening” date each year.
2. The customary gift (stipend) for a mass intention is $10.00.
3. Every Sunday, one of the masses intentions must be “Pro Populo” or “For the People.” No other intentions can be scheduled for that mass.
4. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and All Souls Day have specific intentions prescribed by the Church. We cannot schedule specific
intentions for those days.
5. Every registered parishioner (adults and children) is welcome to schedule up to 2 mass intentions each at Prince of Peace on a first-come first-
serve basis. One of those masses can be a Sunday Mass, while available. The other is to be a daily mass.
a. For the purpose of this policy, a person is considered a registered parishioner if they have a census form on file at the parish, and their family has at
least 1 contribution on record of any amount in the previous 12 months.
b. Masses are generally scheduled 1-2 months out. Therefore, it is rare for dates to be available within 1-2 months.
6. Non-Parishioners are welcome to request mass intentions. We cannot reserve specific dates for those intentions, and we cannot guarantee
that those masses will be said at Prince of Peace. We will do our best to schedule them as space allows. If we cannot schedule those masses at
Prince of Peace, we reserve the right to send those masses to other diocesan parishes, ministries, or to the missions.
7. Parishioners are welcome to request mass intentions beyond their initial 2 intentions. We will accept those requests, following the same rules as
non-parishioner requests.
8. Following a funeral mass, the next of kin may designate an additional mass intention to be said for the deceased. This mass intention will not
“count” toward that parishioner’s two scheduled mass intentions. Additional masses for the deceased will be scheduled as space is available,
following the same rules as non-parishioner intentions.
It is our hope that this policy strikes a balance, making sure that all parishioners who wish to have a mass intention offered for their loved ones are able to schedule a time, while not turning away anyone who wishes to have masses offered.
Sanctuary and Pieta Candles
Updated 12/17/2020:
We have SEVERAL dates available in 2021 for Church Candles to be dedicated. There is a Sanctuary Candle in the Church and at the Holy Cross Chapel, and a Pieta Candle in the Church.
You may request one (1) candle per Sunday, on a first come, first serve basis. ($5/candle)
A PDF copy of our “Candle Request Form” is available on this page to download, complete and submit it with your payment(s), or you can call Sue in the Church Office to check availability and send payment via mail, drop off to Sue, insert in the mail slot in our Church Office door, or insert in the Collection Box in the Church or Chapel. Please see #8 in the Mass Stipend Policy above for complete details. Each “Candle Request Form” has space for 2 candle requests. If you would like more, complete and submit a separate form(s).
We have SEVERAL dates available in 2021 for Church Candles to be dedicated. There is a Sanctuary Candle in the Church and at the Holy Cross Chapel, and a Pieta Candle in the Church.
You may request one (1) candle per Sunday, on a first come, first serve basis. ($5/candle)
- Download and complete the Candle Request Form below and submit it with your payment.
- Candle payments may be dropped off, mailed to the office, or placed in the collection basket in a separate envelope clearly marked "Candle Request".
- Unfortunately, we do not accept credit cards and cannot accept candle payments via online Giving. Checks or cash are acceptable.
A PDF copy of our “Candle Request Form” is available on this page to download, complete and submit it with your payment(s), or you can call Sue in the Church Office to check availability and send payment via mail, drop off to Sue, insert in the mail slot in our Church Office door, or insert in the Collection Box in the Church or Chapel. Please see #8 in the Mass Stipend Policy above for complete details. Each “Candle Request Form” has space for 2 candle requests. If you would like more, complete and submit a separate form(s).
