Book a Mass at The Friars
MASS INTENTIONS
Anyone may request a Mass to be offered for their particular intentions.
Many people find great solace in having Mass offered for the repose of the Soul of their dear departed loved ones. However, throughout the year we do receive many other kinds of intentions such as thanksgiving for a blessing, on a special anniversary, or birthday, or for recovery from illness or for success at work or exams etc...
You may also request a Mass for a ‘Private Intention’.
At the beginning of the Mass, the priest will usually state the Mass intention. The congregation is encouraged to pray for that particular intention, in addition to their own intentions.
There is a long tradition in the Church of offering the Priest a stipend/donation for offering the Mass. The amount suggested is a guide of £10 per Mass. Please gift aid if possible. These offerings contribute to the work of the Carmelites.
BOOKING A MASS WITH A FORM
If you would like to book a Mass, please complete, and return one of the Mass enrolment forms available from our Reception or click here to get a PDF copy. (see below for the types of Masses we offer) You can include an offering/donation as cash or cheque (made payable to: Carmelites, Aylesford) or donate online here.
Please include a reference with ‘MASS – NAME’ for our records.
Please gift aid if possible.
BOOKING A MASS BY EMAIL
You can also book a Mass by sending an email to newsletter@thefriars.org.uk
Please include the following information:
Name(s) for whom Mass is requested
Nature of intention (e.g.: RIP, recovery, thanksgiving)
Mass type (Benefactors’ Mass, Holy Souls, Little Flower)
Your name and contact telephone number, in case we need to reach you.
Please include a reference with ‘MASS – (NAME)’ for our records if donating online.
PURCHASE CARDS
At The Friars we do have a selection of cards that can accompany a Mass for many different intentions. Please click here to see our catalogue of cards. The cards are available at our Reception or by calling or emailing the newsletter office newsletter@thefriars.org.uk.
We can take the payment via card over the phone call 01622 717272. You can also donate online or send us a cheque made payable to "Carmelites, Aylesford" Please note the Mass office is open Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm. Reception staff are still able to take your donations but cards will not be sent till the Mass office is open. (Please also bear with us during busy periods, we will reply to you as soon as we can)
Guide to Masses at The Friars
Benefactors’ Association – You will be enrolled as a benefactor of the Carmelite Community, Aylesford. You will also be included in a Mass that is said each day throughout the year and remembered at Morning & Evening Prayer daily.
Monthly Mass for the Holy Souls – All those enrolled will be included in a Monthly Mass which is offered for the Holy Souls for twelve consecutive months by a member of the Community at Aylesford. Usually this is said on the second day of the month. If a Novena occurs, then it will be offered on the first available day.
Monthly Mass in Honour of St Thérèse, the Little Flower - All those enrolled will be included in a Monthly Mass which is offered for twelve consecutive months by a member of the Community at Aylesford. Usually, this is said on the first day of the month. If a Novena occurs, then it will be offered on the first available day.
Novena of Masses – Nine consecutive Masses in honour of …… (which ever one you chose from the Novena Leaflet e.g. The Sacred Heart of Jesus 30th May – 7th June) The latest Novena Leaflet will be on the Pilgrims' Newsletter page.
Any time Individual Mass – An Individual Mass to be said at any time. We cannot guarantee your Mass is said at Aylesford. Some of these Masses are sent to Carmelites in the Missions to help them.
Please note that in the above Masses the names are not read out, but the intention is remembered and prayed for.
Individual Mass – A Mass booked into the diary on a specific date where an intention/person will be remembered at the 12 noon (10:15 am Sunday) Mass. The name may be read out if the donor wishes or the Mass can be for a private intention. These Masses get booked up quite far in advance at certain times of the year. Check dates with Kelly in the Mass office or email newsletter@thefriars.org.uk
The Carmelite Community
remembers the dearly departed
at Evening Prayer daily.
The Carmelite Community
remembers all our benefactors
and suffering of our world
at Morning and Evening Prayer daily.