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Rachel126
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Seems like the most common reason for having a Mass said is for a departed person. Are other reasons acceptable? Can I have a Mass said for a relative who is alive but fighting a serious cancer battle?
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Phemie
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Of course you may, and if you wish to let her/him know, there are “Mass for the Living” cards which inform the person that you are offering a Mass for them.
Many people will come in and request a Mass for “a special intention” which only they know. That’s how it’s announced “For a special intention at the request of a donor”.
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Rachel126
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Thanks. I will contact the office manager at my parish. I appreciate your help.
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theyoungmonk
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A Mass can be offered for any good intention.
If the doner wishes then this intention can be kept secret from the congregation. In that case it is often announced as a “Special Intention”. This is done when it is a very personal issue or could cause scandal among certain people or give the wrong impression.
If the doner wishes then this intention can be kept secret from the congregation. In that case it is often announced as a “Special Intention”. This is done when it is a very personal issue or could cause scandal among certain people or give the wrong impression.
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Bonnie
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In hindsight, that’s probably what we should have done when my father-in-law died. We had a Mass said for him and, since he & my husband share the same name, were careful to add “Sr” after his name. However, people weren’t so careful reading it and a few thought my husband had died.
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