Funeral Planning
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the loss of a loved one
Comfort for your family
in their loss and sorrow.
“Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
by dying has destroyed our death,
and by rising, restored our life.
Reunite us with those we love,
when every tear will be wiped away.
We ask this through
Christ our Lord."(Catholic Mass Prayer)
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Our parish has several specific Ministries to help people who have experienced loss in their lives.- Bereavement Ministry (or Funeral Planning) provides a critical service to our parish family. Bereavement Ministers assists the next of kin to plan the funeral liturgy. Ellen Cronin chairs this Ministry.
- Each November, a Memorial Mass is celebrated in which we remember all of the deceased members of the parish that were buried the past year. A personal invitation is mailed to each family who has lost a loved one. During the Liturgy, the name of the loved one is read aloud and a white carnation is presented in their memory. This symbolism helps the families to realize that the loved one is not forgotten and that other members of our faith community share their grief and sorrow.
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Funeral booklet and forms to assist you