February 21, 2026 In the interest of standardizing the Mass stipend (offering) throughout all the dioceses in Connecticut and Rhode Island, Archbishop Coyne authorized the amount of $15.00 for each Mass intention. This new standardization is effective January 1, 2026.
For those who have already requested a Mass intention in 2026 and paid the former rate of $20.00, we will be glad to offer a $5.00 refund. Please contact the office to request a refund.
In addition, Archbishop Coyne is allowing multiple intentions be offered at one Sunday Mass. We will offer this at 8 a.m. Mass going forward. If you have already requested an intention for an 8 a.m.Mass, we will not add any intentions at this time. Any 8 a.m. Masses that do not currently have a Mass intention will be eligible for multiple intentions.
Finally, we will be designating one weekday Mass as a “pro-Populo” (For the People), a Mass offered for all parishioners. These Masses will take place at our parish, St. Augustine Church, each Thurs. in Lent. No individual intentions will be taken for this Mass.
