Mass Intentions

One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Mass, since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of Jesus’ redemption.  For that reason, all are encouraged to have Mass offered for loved ones who have died, or even for the living who have some need.  This is an ancient Christian practice, and all are encouraged to take it up.

Mass Intention Scheduling Guidelines

  • In order to give the opportunity for all parishioners to schedule a Mass intention for their loved ones and to accommodate recently deceased individuals, the Mass intention book will open no more than one year in advance.  We cannot accept Mass Intentions for more than one year in advance because Catholic Canon Law requires us to fulfill the intention within a year.
  • Each parish family is allowed up to 4 scheduled Masses (up to 1 of these can be Sundays).
  • Only 1 Mass (for which a stipend was received) per day can be prayed for any individual intention.
  • Christmas Vigil, Christmas Day, Easter Vigil and Easter Masses (including Holy Thursday), Ash Wednesday, Divine Mercy Sunday, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Masses are always for the intentions of the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish.  In addition, one Sunday Mass per weekend and every Holy Day, is offered for the intention of the Parishioners of St. Joseph’s.
  • Please also note that Church governance requires that only one intention (person) per Mass is allowed.  However, for pastoral concerns to better accommodate the needs of the parishioners, we will adhere to the following:  Up to three names will be allowed per intention.
  • Due to the number of requests, it is absolutely first come, first serve. 
  • The Mass intention is not required to be announced by the priest.

To make a Mass intention request, please call or visit the Parish Office or complete the form below the Mass intention calendar.

March 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Mass - Bob, Kathleen and Allan Barker
2
  • Mass - Leon Feldpausch & Family
3
  • Mass - *For the leaders of our country
4
  • Mass -Florence Stevens, Ralph & Mary Frances Loy and Living/Deceased Family
5
  • Mass- Esmeralda Nava-Gonzalez
6
  • Mass- Parish Family
  • Mass- Henry, Lucille, & John Mueller
7
  • Mass - Peyton Dennis
8
  • Mass - Paul & Mary Ann Esch
9
  • Mass - Ginny Weber
10
  • Mass - *For caregivers
11
  • Mass - Thomas Fedewa
12
  • Mass- Parish Family
13
  • Mass- Parish Family (Palm Sunday)
  • Mass- Parish Family (Palm Sunday)
14
  • Mass - *For all Medical Personnel
15
16
  • Mass -*For all troubled marriages
17
18
19
  • Mass- Parish Family (Holy Saturday)
20
  • Mass- Luke & Annabelle Schafer
  • Mass- Parish Family
21
  • Ray and Terri Kramer
22
  • Mass - Donald W. & Therese Thelen & L/D Family
23
  • Mass - JeromeThies
24
  • Mass - *Hold per Nickie
25
  • Mass- Phil & Donna Kramer & Family
26
  • Mass- Gerald and Lucille Fedewa
27
  • Mass- Parish Family
  • Mass- Altar Society L&D Members
28
  • Mass - Richard & Joan Schaefer L D Family
29
  • Mass - Those aspiring to become Saints*
30
  • Mass - Ray Feldpausch & Family

Click Here to make a Mass intention request