You may have noticed that we’ve begun saying the Mass intention during the Prayers of the Faithful. The Mass is the most powerful and perfect prayer available to the world. At the Mass, Jesus offers himself to the Father, and the graces from that most perfect offering overflow into our lives, to bring us peace, joy, and healing. We want to take this opportunity to encourage you to have Masses said for your loved ones, living or deceased. When you have a Mass said for your loved ones, on their birthday, anniversary, at major life events, or just because you were thinking about them, the priest prays in a special way for them during the whole Mass, and you offer them one of the most beautiful gifts we can ever offer someone. Stop by the parish office to arrange to offer this most beautiful gift.