Short answer: These are published 2027 prices per seat for a full year, before shipping:
- OCP recurring subscriptions: $6.75 to $7.77
- GIA Word & Song: $6.96 at 50+
- Ignatius Pew Missal: $5.49 at 50+
- The Simple Missal: $7.98 a year (two $3.99 editions), with free US shipping
Published prices
Checked November 2, 2026, on each publisher's own page.
| Missal | Price per book | Books per year | Cost per seat per year | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP Today's Missal | $2.25 (32 per case) | 3 | $6.75 | Not included; "may vary with the weight of the books" |
| OCP Today's Missal with Daily Readings | $2.59 (32 per case) | 3 | $7.77 | Not included; "may vary with the weight of the books" |
| OCP Breaking Bread | $6.99 (32 per case) | 1 | $6.99 | Not included; "may vary with the weight of the books" |
| GIA Word & Song | $6.96 per subscription per year (50+) | 1 | $6.96 | "plus shipping" (no rate published) |
| Ignatius Pew Missal 2027 | $14.95; $5.49 each at 50+ | 1 | $5.49 (50+) | Depends on method chosen; no flat rate published (Ignatius) |
| The Simple Missal | $3.99 (10+); 10% off 500+ | 2 | $7.98 | Free in the US |
Notes on the OCP figures
- Subscription: according to OCP, its prices are "valid with recurring subscription of two or more cases." Per-book prices and books per year come from its comparison chart.
- Yearly figures and shipping: come from the OCP 2027 Product and Price List, which says "shipping and handling are not included."
- Today's Missal: the yearly figures ($6.75 and $7.77) are as printed on OCP's 2027 price list. They equal 3 × the per-book price.
How to work out your yearly cost
Yearly cost = cost per seat per year × number of seats + shipping
Example for 300 seats, before shipping:
| Missal | Calculation | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|
| The Simple Missal | 300 × $7.98 | $2,394 (free US shipping) |
| OCP Breaking Bread | 300 × $6.99 | $2,097, plus shipping |
| OCP Today's Missal with Daily Readings | 300 × $7.77 | $2,331, plus shipping |
What the sticker price leaves out
- Subscription terms: OCP's prices assume a recurring subscription of 2+ cases.
- Shipping: OCP, GIA and Ignatius charge shipping separately. The Simple Missal ships free in the US. Spring orders ship in January and arrive by February 1. Fall orders ship in July and arrive by August 1.
- Music: OCP's Today's Missal Music Issue is an extra $1.56 a book with a 2+ case missal subscription, or $6.49 without, according to OCP. The Simple Missal has no musical scores but includes the lyrics to common Exposition and Benediction hymns.
- Free extras: OCP lists support materials worth "Over $380" with 2+ case subscriptions.
FAQ
How much does a missalette cost?
Published 2027 per-book prices run from $2.25 (OCP Today's Missal, three books a year) to $14.95 (a single Ignatius Pew Missal). A full year per seat runs about $5.49 to $7.98 at parish quantities, before shipping.
How much does the Simple Missal cost?
$3.99 per copy for 10 or more, 10% off at 500 or more, with free US shipping, according to The Simple Missal.
When do Simple Missal orders arrive?
Spring orders ship in January and arrive by February 1. Fall orders ship in July and arrive by August 1.
Is there a contract?
For the Simple Missal, no: "Each edition is ordered separately." When the new Lectionary for Mass is required, the Simple Missal will switch to it.
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Sources
- OCP, Missal comparison
- OCP, 2027 Product and Price List, PDF
- GIA, Word & Song
- Ignatius Press, Pew Missal 2027
- Ignatius Press, Shipping Information
- The Simple Missal, Spring 2027
- Simple Missal shipping and Lectionary policy (Simple Missal, Nov 2, 2026)