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You can be involved in the ministry of consolation at St. Jude Church by:
 | Participating in the vigil, funeral liturgy, and rite of committal;
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| Praying for the dead; |
| Cooking or serving for funeral dinners. Contact Rosary
Society. |
| Singing in the funeral choir or playing instrumental music (call Kevin Demetroff at at 484-6412); |
| Serving as lectors, ushers, special ministers of the eucharist or servers
(call Mary Pohlman at 484-6609)
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| If one member suffers in the body of Christ which is the Church, all the members
suffer with that member." 1 Corinthians 12:26 |
| Did you know ...... There are different
options for Memorials. One that we encourage is...
The Saint Jude Tuition Assistance fund, as a way to assist the
living. Please contact Amy Thomason for more
information
Another would be a Memorial Mass. |
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Celebrating
Christian Funerals
at Saint Jude Church
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| CELEBRATING Christian
funerals: "In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has
created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and
resurrection, has broken the chains of sin and death that bound humanity. Christians
celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the gift
of a life which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the
just." |
| PRAYING for our
beloved departed: "The Church through its funeral rites commends the dead to God's
merciful love and pleads for the forgiveness of their sins. At the funeral rites,
especially at the celebration of the eucharistic sacrifice, the Christian community
affirms and expresses the union of the Church on earth with the Church in heaven in the
one communion of saints. Though separated from the living, the dead are still one with
community of believers on earth and benefit from their prayers and intercession. At
the rite of final commendation and farewell, the community acknowledges the reality of
separation and commends the deceased to God. In this way it recognizes the spiritual
bond that still exists between the living and the dead and proclaims its belief that all
the faithful will be raised up and reunited in the new heavens and a new earth, where
death will be no more." |
| COMFORTING
mourners: "The celebration of the Christian funeral brings hope and consolation to
the living. While proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and witnessing to Christian
hope in the resurrection, the funeral rites also recall to all who take part in them God's
mercy and judgment and meet the human need to turn always to God in times of crisis... 'If
one member suffers in the body of Christ which is the Church, all the members suffer with
that member' (I Corinthians 12:26). For this reason, those who are baptized into Christ
and nourished at the same table of the Lord are responsible for one another .... when a
member of Christ's body dies, the faithful are called to a ministry of consolation to
those who have suffered the loss of one whom they love .... The Church calls each member
of Christ's Body -- priest, deacon, layperson -- to participate in the ministry of
consolation: to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, to comfort those who mourn.
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| SHOULDERING our
responsibilities: "Members of the community should console the mourners with words
of faith and support and with acts of kindness, for example, assisting them with some of
the routine tasks of daily living. The community's principal involvement in the
ministry of consolation is expressed in its active participation in the celebration of the
funeral rites, particularly the vigil for the deceased, the funeral liturgy, and the rite
of committal. In the celebration of the funeral rites, laymen and laywomen may serve
as readers, musicians, ushers, pallbearers and, according to existing norms, as special
ministers of the eucharist. |
| The quotes above are from the Order of
Christian Funerals, approved for use in the United States by the National Conference of
Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. 0 1989,1985, International Committee
on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL). All rights reserved. Used with permission. |
Some commonly
asked questions
Why do we celebrate the funeral rites?
In the funeral rites we pray for the deceased, entrusting them to God's mercy and
care. We honor the body. We comfort the living in their grief. We celebrate
the funeral rites not only for the dead but also for the living.
Is cremation permitted by the Catholic Church?
Since 1963, the Church has permitted cremation as long as the Church's teaching on the
resurrection of the body is upheld.
How are the rites celebrated for someone who chooses cremation?
The Church prefers that the body be present for the Funeral Liturgy and cremated following
the Final Commendation of the Liturgy. If there is a serious reason, it may be
possible to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy in the presence of cremated remains.
What rites can be used for miscarried or stillborn infants?
"Funeral Rites may be celebrated for children whose parents intended them to be
Baptized but who died before Baptism. In these celebrations the Christian community
entrusts the child to God's all-embracing love." (Order of Christian Funeral #237)
What rites can be used for a suicide victim?
This person is entrusted to God's love and mercy and is therefore entitled to the usual
Funeral Rites.
What is done for a lapsed Catholic?
By virtue of Baptism this person is entitled to the prayers of the Church including the
Funeral Rites.
What is the proper place for the Funeral Rites?
The Vigil service is celebrated in the presence of the body either in the funeral home or
the Parish Church the night before. The Funeral Mass is always celebrated in the
Church. The Commital Rite is preferably celebrated at the grave or the tomb.
Why do we recommend viewing in the Church before the funeral?
Gathering at the Church before the Funeral Mass begins allows family and friends a time to
console one another, to say final goodbyes, and to enter into the spirit of prayer.
Where can I find the text for the prayers of the funeral service?
The Order of Christian Funerals is the text of all Catholic funeral rites
approved for use in the United States of America. It has been in mandatory use in all
Latin rite Catholic parishes of the United States since All Souls Day, November 2, 1989.
All the major Catholic book publishers have a ritual edition. There is a less-expensive,
paperback Study Edition published by:
Liturgy
Training Publications
1800 North Hermitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622-1101
Phone: (800) 933-1800
Fax: (800) 933-7094
E-Mail Orders: orders@ltp.org
What is the Rite of Committal?
The Rite of Committal is the third station of the Catholic funeral liturgy, after
the Vigil (usually the day or night before the funeral) and the Funeral Mass (or Funeral
Liturgy outside Mass). It is normally celebrated at the site of burial.
The rite begins with an Invitation to prayer, followed by a Scripture Verse, for
which there are several options. Then comes the Prayer over the Place of Committal, with
seven text options. Next comes the Committal itself, for which there are also seven
text options.
Then come the Intercessions (four text options), the Lord's Prayer, a Concluding
Prayer (five), the Prayer over the People, with two forms of the final blessing, depending
on whether the minister is a cleric or not, and a dismissal.
A song may conclude the rite. Where it is the custom, some sign or gesture of
leave-taking may be made.
Why is the grave or tomb the preferred site for the Rite of
Committal?
The grave or tomb is preferred because the prayers from the ritual express clearly the
finality of placing the body in the ground or in the tomb.
Order of Christian Funerals
THE ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS has three principal parts: the Vigil
for the Deceased; the Funeral Mass or the Funeral Liturgy outside Mass; the Rite of
Committal.
VIGIL FOR THE DECEASED
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Greeting
Opening Song
Invitation to Prayer
Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Scripture Readings with Responsorial Psalm
Homily
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Litany
The Lord’s Prayer
Concluding Prayer (A family member or friend may speak in remembrance of the deceased.)
CONCLUDING RITE
Blessing
Song and/or a few minutes of silent prayer
FUNERAL MASS
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Greeting & Sprinkling with Holy Water
Placing of the Pall (and Christian Symbols)
Entrance Procession
Song
Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Scripture Readings with Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation
Homily
General Intercessions
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion Rite
FINAL COMMENDATION
Invitation to Prayer
Song of Farewell and Incense
Prayer of Commendation
PROCESSION TO THE PLACE OF COMMITAL
RITE OF COMMITTAL
Invitation
Scripture Verse
Prayer over the Place of Committal
Committal
Intercessions
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Prayer over the People
Readings for a Christian
Funeral
These Readings are suggested in the Order of Christian Funerals. At a funeral,
one reading from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament and a Gospel are
proclaimed. (Click onto the Bible
Gateway and enter a bible reference from the tables below to get the verse online.)
Old Testament
Job 19:1, 23-27
Wisdom 3:1-9
Wisdom 4:7-15
Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9
Lamentations 3:17-26
Daniel 12:1-3
2
Maccabees 12:43-46 |
New Testament
Acts 10:34-43
Romans 5:5-11
Romans 5:17-21
Romans 6:3-9
Romans 8:14-23
Romans 8:3lb-35, 37-39
Romans 14:7-9, l0b-12
I Corinthians 15:20-23, 24b-28
I Corinthians 15:51-57
2 Corinthians 4:14 -5:1
2 Corinthians
5:1,
6-10
Philippians 3:20-21
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
2 Timothy 2:8-13
1 John 3:1-2
1 John 3:14-16
Revelation 14:13
Revelation
20:11 -
21:1
Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 |
Gospel
Matthew 5:1-12a
Matthew 11:25-30
Matthew 25:1-13
Mathew 25:31-46
Mark 15:33-39, 16:1-6
Luke 7:11-17
Luke 12:35-40
Luke 23:33, 39-43
Luke 23: 44-46, 50, 52-53; 24:1-6a
Luke 24:13-35
John 5:24-29
John 6:37-40
John 6:51-58
John 11: 17-27
John 11:32-45
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Here are other alternate suggestions for appropriate readings:
Music
for a Christian Funeral
This is a list of appropriate songs for a Catholic funeral Mass. We hope it will
be of aid to you at a difficult time. A parish representative will help you with
your planning. During the season of Lent, we do not sing "alleluia."
GATHERING SONG
In the Worship hymnal:
5 - Gospel Canticle of Zachary
373 - The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
445 - I Know that My Redeemer Lives
451 - The Strife Is O’er
467 - Sing with All the Saints in Glory
496 - Crown Him with Many Crowns
497 - To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King
520 - All Creatures of Our God and King (v. 1, 5, 6, 7)
524 - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
525 - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
568 - Lord of All Hopefulness
575 - God Is Our Fortress & Our Rock
583 - Amazing Grace
Listen
585 - How Firm a Foundation
588 - Love Divine, All Love's Excelling
600 - What Wondrous Love Is This
674 - Morning Has Broken
690 - Jerusalem, My Happy Home
705 - For All the Saints
737 - Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
738 - I Am the Bread of Life
741 - Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing (tune: Amazing Grace) |
During the season of
Advent
357 -
0 Come, 0 Come, Emmanuel (v. 1, 4, 5, 6)
368 -
Creator of the Stars of Night |
| During the season of Christmas: 387 - Hark The Herald
Angels Sing
391 - Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
409 - As with Gladness Men of Old
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| During the season of Lent. 427 - Jesus Walked This
Lonesome Valley
433 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross |
| During the season of Easter: 441 - Alleluia, Alleluia,
Give Thanks
442 - Jesus Christ Is Risen Today |
In the Gather hymnal:
217 - Sing of the Lord's Goodness
252 - We Walk by Faith
263 - Be Not Afraid
275 - Eye Has Not Seen
282 - Singing Songs of Expectation
296 -
We Have Been Told
306 - Peace Is Flowing Like a River
321 - We Shall Rise Again
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RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 16:
Center of My Life (Gather 251)
Psalm 19 (Gather 18)
Psalm 23 (Worship 163)
Psalm 25 (Gather 21)
Psalm 27 (Gather 23)
Psalm 30 (Gather 24)
Psalm 33 (Gather 25)
Psalm 42 / 43 (Worship 825)
Psalm 63 (Worship 42)
Psalm 91 (Gather 42)
Psalm 91:
On Eagle's Wings (Gather 261)
Listen
Psalm 103 (Gather 46)
Psalm 116 (Gather 48)
Psalm 121 (Gather 52)
Psalm 122 (Come, let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord)
Psalm 126 (Gather 256)
Psalm 130 (Worship 71)
Psalm 130
With the Lord There Is Mercy (Gather 56)
Psalm 143 (Worship 75 -v. 1-10)
Psalm 145 (Gather 59)
Psalm 146 (Gather 60)
Psalm 147 (Gather 61)
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COMMUNION SONG Any of the Responsorial Psalms could
be sung, or one of the following songs:
In the Worship hymnal:
423 - Jesus, Remember Me
451 - The Strife Is O’er
727 - Let Us Break Bread Together
734 - Eat This Bread
736 - You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Gift of Finest Wheat)
738 - I Am the Bread of Life
In the Gather hymnal:
20 -
Shepherd Me, O God
180 - Easter Alleluia
248 - Your Love Is Finer Than Life
263 - Be Not Afraid
284 -
Blest Are They
338 - Taste & See
346 - One Bread, One Body
274 -The Lord Is My Shepherd
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FAREWELL SONG
I Shall See My God (inside front cover of Worship)
God's Holy City (inside front cover of Worship)
177 (Worship) - May Saints & Angels Lead You On
691 (Worship) - Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace (v. 1, 2, 5)
261 (Gather) -
On Eagle's Wings
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