If you have not completed
the first part of the Funeral intake,
please follow this link
to Part I.
If you have already completed Part I,
please complete and submit the form on this page
to aid us in preparing the Funeral Liturgy.
If you have questions
please contact Joe Smaldino,
Director of Sacred Liturgy.
He can assist you.
Let's begin.
Use the following samples
of Hymns and Readings
to complete the Selection Form
on the bottom of this page.
You will have to scroll
up and down.
PART II: LITURGY SELECTIONS
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Choose One:
This hymn is sung during
the entrance procession.
SCRIPTURE READING
Choose One:
This reading may be proclaimed
by a family member
or a friend.
Lamentations 3: 17-26
"It is good to wait in silence for the Lord God to save."
Job 19:1, 23-27
"I know that my Redeemer lives. ."
Isaiah 25: 6-9
"The Lord God will destroy death forever."
Romans 6: 3-9
"Let us walk in the newness of life."
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
"God, through Jesus, will bring with him those who have fallen asleep."
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
This prayer may be proclaimed
by a family member
or a friend.
Sample Text:
"For (N. name of deceased), who in Baptism was given the promise of eternal life,
that he/she now be admitted to the company of the saints,
we pray to the Lord..."
MARIAN HYMN
Choose One:
This Hymn may be sung
as the gifts of Bread and Wine
are being presented to the altar.
COMMUNION HYMN
Choose One:
This Hymn is sung during
the reception of Holy Communion.
FAREWELL HYMN
Choose One:
This hymn is sung as
the body of the deceased
is blessed with incense.
RECESSIONAL HYMN
Choose One:
This hymn is sung as
the family and faithful
are leaving the church.
SELECTION FORM
READING GUIDELINES
The person(s) doing the readings,
either the Scripture Reading
or the Prayer of the Faithful,
may find these FAQs helpful.
Please follow the link below
to the full text.
Know of our prayers for you.
We wish you peace
and a prayerful preparation
for the Funeral.
Again, please contact us
if you have any questions.
We'll be in touch.
- Father Rob