The Parish Family of St. Cecelia is blessed by the number of parishioners who request the celebration of Masses each year in memory of their loved ones. In accordance with the parish policy established in 2005, and to ensure a fair and considerate distribution of Mass Intentions, the 2027 Mass Book will be open Tuesday, January 27 from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00 pm. Reservations will be accepted in person only at the Parish Office. Please review the policies below and plan your memorial requests prior to the Mass Book’s opening date. Policies and Procedures for Reserving 2027 Memorial Masses and other Memorials A maximum of five (5) Masses per family may be reserved at the Parish Office. Requests cannot be made by phone or in writing. All dates and times are on a first come first-served basis. WEEKEND MASSES—Each family may reserve Masses on only two (2) weekends per year, subject to availability The 9:30 am and 11:30 am Sunday Masses may each have two intentions, shared by two separate families. A family may not reserve both intentions at the same Mass as part of their two weekend limit. WEEKDAY MASSES– Each family may reserve Masses on only three (3) weekdays per year, subject to availability Christmas is excluded from weekday reservations. OTHER MEMORIALS—Use Sunday date. The SANCTUARY CANDLE may be reserved for one-week periods. The BREAD & WINE may be reserved for Masses for one-week periods. The ALTAR or BLESSED MOTHER FLOWERS, together or separately, may be reserved for one-week period