Mass Intentions
“What can we do to pray for a loved one, living or deceased, or how can we honor or memorialize them at our parish?” This is a common question, and one beautiful way to do so is by having a Mass offered for a particular intention. Because the Mass is the sacramental memorial of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, offering a Mass unites our intentions with the prayer of the entire Church and entrusts those we love to God’s grace and care.
It is an ancient Christian tradition to make an offering when requesting a Mass intention. These offerings support the Church and her ministers and are carefully regulated by Canon Law.
To accommodate the many requests for Mass intentions and in accordance with Canon Law and the Archdiocese of Louisville, St. Albert the Great has established the following guidelines. They help ensure that our entire parish community has access to the profound spiritual gift of having a Mass offered for a loved one or special intention.
Policies & Procedures
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Names: Up to two names or one family/group per intention.
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Scheduling: First-come, first-served. Intentions may be scheduled up to 6 months in advance.
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Annual limits: Up to 4 intentions for the same individual intention per year (1 weekend, 3 weekday). Families/groups may request up to 12 intentions per year, with no more than 3 on Saturday Vigil/Sunday Masses.
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The same intention will not be scheduled more than once in the same week.
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If your requested date/time is unavailable, the closest available date/time will be scheduled.
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The same intention should not be scheduled on the same date for more than 3 consecutive years.
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Collective Mass: Thursday noon Mass is reserved for collective intentions for deceased loved ones or those who are sick or suffering. Up to 6 intentions may be included, with 2 spaces reserved for recently deceased. A maximum of 4 collective intentions for the same intention may be requested.
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Collective intentions are not available to families/groups who have reached their annual individual intention limit.
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Offering: $10 per intention. Intentions are recorded once payment is received. Intentions using cash/check payments must be made in person.
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Mass intentions may also be requested in person or by phone during parish office hours.