Mass Intentions
Offerings
The bishops of Wisconsin have set the offering for a Mass to be celebrated for a particular intention at ten dollars. An offering is not to be understood as "buying" a Mass. Liturgical supplies and maintenance of the church are partially subsidized through the stipends received for the celebration of the Eucharist.
The Code of Canon Law (canon 946) states: The Christian faithful who make an offering so that the Mass may be applied for their intention contribute to the good of the Church, and by their offering take part in the concern of the Church for the support of its ministers and works.
A Mass Card from the Abbey stating that a Mass is being celebrated for a particular intention will be sent to individuals at your request.
The normal offering for a novena of Masses -- 9 Masses on successive days -- is ninety dollars. A Novena of Masses is a traditional way to ask for special graces or light.
The normal offering for a Gregorian series of Masses -- a daily Mass for 30 consecutive days -- is three hundred dollars. The Gregorian series, introduced by Pope St. Gregory the Great, is a traditional offering for deceased family and friends.
It is usually possible to arrange specific dates for the celebration of Masses. Anniversaries, birthdays, and dates of serious surgery are some of the more frequent reasons for celebrating Mass on a particular day. Please indicate in your request the desired date or dates.
Fr. Berndard McCoy, O. Cist.
Mass Cards
Specific Dates
Gregorian Series
Novena of Masses
Requests
Offerings
Mass Cards
Specific Dates
Gregorian Series
Novena of Masses
Requests
Requests should be addressed to:
Director of Vocations
Cistercian Abbey
17304 Havenwood Road
Sparta, WI 54656 USA
Fax: 608.269.2800
E-mail: porter@monksonline.org