​"The Holy Mass is the most precious Gift one may offer"

How to scheduled ​Mass Intention

A Mass can be offered for an intention (peace, special, vocations) or for anyone living or deceased (Catholic or non-Catholic).  We are not allowed to schedule a Mass beyond the given year.  The Mass stipend is $10 per Mass Intention (not necessary for those unable).  Requests are on a first come availability basis.

1. There is a limited availability of Sunday Masses.  Specific dates and times for a Sunday Mass will be limited to one weekend Mass per year.  Masses during the week are more available.  One need not be present at the Mass you requested.
2. Your Mass Intention date may be moved:  Even though Mass may have been scheduled, due to responsibilities of the parish priest(s) such as illness, meetings, vacation, retreat etc.,  Mass Intentions may be moved to another time during the given year.
3. Your Mass Intention may be said elsewhere.  If you ask for a greater number of Masses (more than 5), or request a Mass Intention and there are no openings, these Mass Intentions will be sent to the Chancery to be used by retired priests, other parishes or missionary priests.
4. If you wish to offer a Mass Intention, read over the above notes and fill out the special "Mass Intention Form"  below.

Another Option:  The "Sacred Heart League" allows everyone to have Mass offered for a loved one (or any intention) every First Friday of the coming year.  The cost $60 (for those able).  This information will be made available in early December.  Watch the bulletin for an insert.

​Please stop into Parish Office to pay for your Mass Intentions or send a check payable to St Mary's Parish to 414 Madison St, Decatur, In  46733.
Thank You!