At the funeral liturgy, the Church gathers with the family and friends of the deceased to give praise and thanks to God for Christ's victory over sin and death, to commend the deceased to God's tender mercy and compassion, and to seek strength in the proclamation of the Paschal Mystery." (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Our parish has provided information below for assistance in planning the funeral liturgy. Funeral planning is appropriately done in the context of pastoral conversation with our Director of Music & Liturgy and Parish Secretary.
Please feel free to contact the parish office at 320-251-3764 to initiate the planning process.
Here are some tools to assist with pre-planning:
Our parish has provided information below for assistance in planning the funeral liturgy. Funeral planning is appropriately done in the context of pastoral conversation with our Director of Music & Liturgy and Parish Secretary.
Please feel free to contact the parish office at 320-251-3764 to initiate the planning process.
Here are some tools to assist with pre-planning:
| Old Testament Readings.pdf |
| New Testament Readings.pdf |
| Gospel Readings.pdf |
| Funeral Song Suggestions.pdf |
| Guidelines for Eulogies.pdf |