"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
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The first step is to contact a Funeral Home, a Funeral director will be instrumental in guiding you through this process. Once you have established a Funeral Home they will contact the Parish of your choice to help schedule a day and time for the Funeral Mass.
Once the date and time have been established, Our Parish will assist you in planning the funeral for your loved one.
Liturgy Planning
Step One: Consider the following and share the following information with parish staff during your appointment.
Once the date and time have been established, Our Parish will assist you in planning the funeral for your loved one.
Liturgy Planning
Step One: Consider the following and share the following information with parish staff during your appointment.
- Readings: Download the list of funeral readings. Choose one reading from each category: First Reading (FR-#), Second Reading (SR-#), and Gospel (G-#). The intercessions can be found here.
- Involvement of Family and Friends: Following are [optional] ways you can have loved ones participate in the funeral liturgy. Placing of Christian Symbols (crucifix and bible), placing of pall, and bringing up the gifts of bread and wine. You can also have people serve as a reader of the First Reading, Second Reading, Intercessions. It is highly recommended that those chosen to be a reader at the funeral liturgy are trained lectors in their parishes. If you think a reader will be too emotional to get through the entire reading without crying, it is better to choose someone who can proclaim the full reading with dignity.
- Words of Remembrance: A member or a friend of the family may speak in remembrance of the deceased. This may occur before the Mass begins or following communion. These words should be prepared, written out, and brief (less than five minutes). The family is encouraged to share longer stories at the Funeral Vigil or at a gathering following the Mass.
