There are so many ways through which we can show our love and care for others and at the same time support our church. Perhaps offering “Gifts of the Heart” can be the most meaningful and valuable one; they include requesting Divine Liturgies, offering the Altar Bread and Wine, the Sanctuary Lamp (the candle enclosed in a red glass placed near the tabernacle, perpetually lit to signal the presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist there) and Altar Candles (the candles lit only during Divine Liturgy or Eucharistic Adoration) for a specific intention, or in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for an event or a person.
Having a Mass offered for someone is a form of intercessory prayer and can also be a gift of spiritual support, offering solace, healing, and comfort to those in need. It becomes a source of strength and a reminder of the unwavering love and compassion of our Lord. You can read more about the importance of offering Masses for the living and the dead here.
Having a Mass said for the needs of a special person, for a special request, or in thanksgiving has a long history in the Catholic Church. We are honored to pray with you for your intention.
Remember you can still request a Mass even if you cannot attend it yourself.
We are accepting requests for Gifts of the Heart for 2025. Please complete the form below. We will try to accommodate each request. A listing of suggested donations is found below. Please know that you can still request a Divine Liturgy or another Gift of the Heart even if you can’t donate the suggested amount.
Please complete the form below.
Suggested Amount for each item:
Ø Altar Bread and Wine for the chapel $30.00 per month.
Ø Altar Bread and Wine for the church $30.00 per month.
Ø Sanctuary Lamp in the church $40 per month.
Ø Sanctuary Lamp in the chapel $40 per month.
Ø Altar Candles in the Church - $20 per month.
Ø Altar Candles in the Chapel - $20 per month.
Ø Adoration Candles in the Church - $40 per month.
Ø Divine Liturgy Intention on a specific weekday - $10
You can donate using check. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Mercy, indicate in the Memo - the item from the Gifts of Heart list and mail to
Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church
341 June St Worcester MA 01602
You can pay cash by giving it to Abouna or placing it in an envelope in the basket marking on it your name and indicating the Item from the Gifts of the Heat along with the intentions,
You can also donate online.
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