"Music is integral to the Funeral rites. It allows the community to express convictions and feelings that word alone may fail to convey.
It has the power to console and uplift the mourners and to strengthen the unity of the assembly in faith and love.
The texts of the songs chosen for a particular celebration should express the paschal mystery
                                         of the Lord's suffering, death, and triumph over death and should be related to the readings from Scripture.”                                          
​ (The Order of Christian Funerals)

Dear Family,
We are sorry for your loss, we pray that the peace of God will be with you as your loved one is welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. The following music selections exemplify the intent suggested above by the Order of Christian Funerals and they are some of my favorite hymns!
If you have a favorite hymn of your own that you would like celebrated at the liturgy for your loved one that is not on this list, please do not hesitate to ask and feel free to contact me directly at music@stmarymagonline.org or at (619)276-1041 ext. 103. ​
The usual stipend for my services as organist/pianist and cantor is $125. Please let us know if this does not fit within your budget.

Peace,
Tess Nelson
Director of Music, St. Mary Magdalene

Processional
Amazing Grace(NEW BRITAIN)
Be Not Afraid(Talbot)
I Heard the Voice of Jesus(KINGSFOLD)
I Know My Redeemer Lives(Soper)
On Eagle’s Wings(Joncas)
We Walk By Faith(Haugen)
We Will Rise Again(Haas)

Responsorial Psalms 
Psalm 23: Shepherd Me O God(Haugen)
Psalm 25: To You O Lord, I Lift My Soul(Haugen)
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Light and My Salvation(Haas)
Psalm 63: My Soul is Thirsting(Angrisano)
Psalm 103 : The Lord is Kind and Merciful(Haugen)
Psalm 122: I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say(Lawton)

Preparation of Gifts
Ave Maria(Shubert)
Hosea(WESTON PRIORY)
Prayer of St. Francis(Temple)
These Alone are Enough(Schutte)

Communion /Meditation
Ave Maria(Shubert)
Ave Maria(Norbert)
Endless is Your Love(Kendzia)
Eye Has Not Seen(Haugen)
Go In Peace(Hart/Liles)
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman(Landry)
Hosea(WESTON PRIORY)
I am the Bread of Life(Toolan)
In Every Age(Whitaker)
Panis Angelicus(Franck)
Parable(Ridge)
Prayer of St. Francis(Temple)
These Alone are Enough(Schutte)
Where My Father Lives(Ridge)
You are Mine(Haas)

Final Commendation(funeral)
In Paradisium(Proulx)
Song of Farewell(Sands)

Recessional
Amazing Grace(NEW BRITAIN)
Be Not Afraid(Talbot)
I Know My Redeemer Lives(Soper)
On Eagle’s Wings(Joncas)
We Walk By Faith(Haugen)
We Will Rise Again(Haas)