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.
In order to help plan for the Funeral or Memorial Mass of your loved one, we have provided a booklet of commonly used readings and music selections which exemplify the intent suggested by the Order of Christian Funerals.
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.
In order to help plan for the Funeral or Memorial Mass of your loved one, we have provided a booklet of commonly used readings and music selections which exemplify the intent suggested by the Order of Christian Funerals.
Readings:
In every celebration for the dead, the Church attaches great importance to the reading of the Word of God.
The readings proclaim to the assembly the Paschal Mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God's kingdom, and encourage the witness of Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God's designs for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all whom God has called his own.
A careful selection and use of readings from Scripture for the funeral rites will provide the family
with an opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes.
In the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at the funeral liturgy, the Biblical readings may not be replaced by nonbiblical readings.
But during prayer services with the family nonbiblical readings may be used in addition to readings from Scripture.
– Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. 22-23
The readings proclaim to the assembly the Paschal Mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God's kingdom, and encourage the witness of Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God's designs for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all whom God has called his own.
A careful selection and use of readings from Scripture for the funeral rites will provide the family
with an opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes.
In the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at the funeral liturgy, the Biblical readings may not be replaced by nonbiblical readings.
But during prayer services with the family nonbiblical readings may be used in addition to readings from Scripture.
– Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. 22-23
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Picking the readings used at the funeral of a loved one can be a true act of love. We encourage you to look over the passages included as a pdf document and decide what readings you want to include in this liturgy.
We ask you to pick one (1) Old Testament reading and one (1) New Testament reading. These readings may be proclaimed by a family member or friend. We need to also ask you to pick out a Psalm. This is actually a song and so should be sung. Lastly, a Gospel reading is needed and this is read by the priest or deacon. Following are the readings to select from. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the readings or how they are used during the liturgy. |
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Music:
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.
- Order of Christian Funerals.
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.
- Order of Christian Funerals.
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The music selections included here in the pdf document, exemplify the intent suggested above by the Order of Christian Funerals and they are some of our 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 and you feel is appropriate, please do not hesitate to ask. You can also view the information here. Please feel free to contact our Music Director, Mrs. Tess Nelson directly at music@stmarymagonline.org or at (619)276-1041 ext.103. The usual stipend for Mrs Nelson's services as organist/pianist and cantor is $125. Please let us know if this does not fit within your budget. |
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