A memorial Mass raised funds for Saint John’s Catholic School in Brunswick. Contributed photo

A special Mass honoring family members that have passed away while also raising funds for students at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick drew $10,020 in contributions on June 1.

“People have been so generous this year,” said Shelly Wheeler, principal of All Saints. “We have such a supportive community here at St. John’s Catholic School.”

The Scholarship Fund Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church in Brunswick by Fr. Joseph Ford on Tuesday morning, but the work leading up to the successful celebration began weeks ago.

“People donate to our scholarship fund and in turn, we include their beloved family and friends who have passed on in our memory scroll, and we light candles for each person as we read through each and every name that is to be remembered,” said Wheeler, who read the names during the Mass. “The students bring the candles down in front of the sanctuary and the candles form a large cross.”

“The fund is a wonderful way of remembering a loved one. All contributions provide assistance to students attending the school,” said Wheeler. “These funds allow us to give tuition assistance for families who want a Catholic education, but cannot afford the cost.”

For more information about St. John’s Catholic School, including opportunities to give, visit sjcsbme.org.

A memorial Mass raised funds for Saint John’s Catholic School in Brunswick. Contributed photo