Background on Mass Intentions and Offerings

Whenever a priest celebrates Mass, he has at least two specific intentions.  The first intention is to celebrate the Mass according to what the rubrics that the Church was provided for how to say the Mass.  The second is to apply the grace of that Mass toward a specific need or intention. As to the first intention, a priest may find it helpful to  pray a traditional prayer while he is vesting, stating his intention to pray the Mass well. As to the second intention, commonly called “the intention of the Mass,” that intention is often announced in the parish bulletin at least one week before, and then it is sometimes also announced at Mass.

These special intentions are offered to God as prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. In and through the Eucharist, we pray for the deceased, for those who are ill, for those who face various difficulties or challenges. Often, people request a Mass in thanksgiving for God’s grace helping them through a particularly challenging time of life. It is important to note that, while the graces of the Mass being infinite, many intentions can be offered up at a single Mass. While a priest may only accept one intention at a single Mass, he may have many other intentions not attached to an offering. In addition, the faithful may bring their own intentions to the Mass, which they each carry privately and place upon the altar spiritually in prayer.

While it is customary to include an offering with your intention, it is not required, However, a free will offering is very much appreciated.

To request a Mass for your friends and family, please fill out the form below or come by the parish office during office hours or send us your request by mail. When sending in a request, please mail to 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379-7101 and include:

• The Mass intention (if a single individual, please notate if they are living or deceased)
• Please indicate if you’d like the first available Mass, or Mass offered on a particular date (the Mass intention book fills up quickly, and the first available Mass is usually months out from the current date)
• Name
• Phone number
• Email
• A free will offering for the Mass
• The address where you would like the Mass card mailed.

You may also call Gracia Avila, the Administrative Assistant to the Clergy, directly at 281-290-4617.

Please note: Mass intentions cannot be accepted by the parish more than a full year from the current date of your request. Therefore, we are presently accepting Mass intentions for the current calendar year only. Gracia Avila, the Administrative Assistant to the Clergy, will contact you to confirm your request!

The 10:00 am Sunday Mass is always the pro populo Mass Intention, that is, for all the people of the parish.