Having a Mass said: a gesture of fellowship and support
Requesting a Mass means entrusting a prayer intention to an entire community of believers and, in a very tangible way, supporting a priest who is working alongside Christians in the East.
You can have it performed:
- for a loved one, living or deceased
- for yourself
- for a special occasion that is close to your heart;
to mark a significant event—a baptism, First Communion, wedding, birthday, bereavement… - to give thanks, ask for help, or simply stay connected through prayer with those from whom you are physically separated.
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The Church teaches that every Mass “is celebrated in communion with the entire Church in heaven and on earth, the living and the dead” (Catechism of the Catholic Church). Offering a Mass, therefore, means becoming part of this bond that transcends time and space—a bond that is particularly precious to Christian communities in the East, which are often isolated or vulnerable.
A gesture of love that doesn't end with death
For someone who has passed away, this act takes on a very special meaning. To continue praying for those who have left us is to refuse to let death have the final say over our love for them. It is to entrust their souls to God’s mercy, while strengthening our own hope in eternal life.
Each Mass offered in this way is celebrated by an Eastern priest who, despite sometimes very difficult circumstances, continues to include in his daily prayers the intentions entrusted to him by donors like you. This provides twofold support: for the soul of your loved one, and for the mission of this priest and his community.