"Parish Family"?

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I have another very basic question that I can’t seem to find the answer to 😊

I was reviewing a Mass schedule for a local church (not the one I regularly attend) and it had a mass listed and beside the listing it states “for the parish family”.

What does “for the parish family” mean? Would visitors (myself) still be allowed to attend? I didn’t want to show up to a Mass that wasn’t open to the public or something.

Thank you in advance for any help!
 
That refers to the intention for which the Mass is offered. Most of the weekday Masses probably have the name of a person, living or deceased, for whom the Mass is offered. Pastors are required to offer one Mass per week for the parish, and it’s usually done on Sunday.

Anyone may attend any Mass anywhere, any time. No restrictions ever, except possibly for space.

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That refers to the intention for which the Mass is offered. Most of the weekday Masses probably have the name of a person, living or deceased, for whom the Mass is offered. Pastors are required to offer one Mass per week for the parish, and it’s usually done on Sunday.

Anyone may attend any Mass anywhere, any time. No restrictions ever, except possibly for space.

Betsy
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Thank you so much! I am very new to the Catholic Church and am still learning. I appreciate your help! 🙂
 
kriss76 said:
I have another very basic question that I can’t seem to find the answer to 😊

I was reviewing a Mass schedule for a local church (not the one I regularly attend) and it had a mass listed and beside the listing it states “for the parish family”.

What does “for the parish family” mean? Would visitors (myself) still be allowed to attend? I didn’t want to show up to a Mass that wasn’t open to the public or something.

Thank you in advance for any help!
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the pastor is required to offer one Mass for the people, that is, his entire parish, and this is the phrase he uses to describe that intention. All Catholic Masses are public and open to everyone (space permitting of course). If I ask for a Mass to be offered for my deceased relatives, their names will appear in the bulletin, but it is no way, shape or form a private Mass only for me and my family.
 
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