Planning of Funeral Mass
Please contact Pastoral Minister Deacon James Nail: (315) 524-2611 x 18
Families will meet with Deacon Jim for approx. 1 hour to plan the Mass
The family will be asked to choose four hymns, one old testament text, one responsorial psalm,
one new testament text
and one page of Intercessions for the
Funeral Mass.
You will be asked to have three readers, three gift barriers to bring up offertory gifts. The parish will provide two
communion cup ministers . You may use your
family or friends of the family if already trained (Optional) You may
choose a person to
do the Eulogy.
Helpful planning links below:
Funeral
Mass ~ Planning Sheet
Choose from and indicate which family member will read:
Scripture Readings
Old
Testament
New
Testament
Intercessions
Common Use
Male
Female
Hymns
(choose an Entrance, Presentation of Gifts, Communion, and
Recessional)
Hymns
Responsorial Psalm
Responsorial Psalm Refrain
Funeral Program
Ready to Use ~ Printable Program Template - word format
Ready to Use ~ Printable Program Template - pdf format
(not necessary, but optional to use if you desire to create a Program)