Please note: The music selections on this page are currently being updated and all songs may not be reflected in the parish preparation guide.
All planning may be done via email and phone or in person at the family's discretion.
Masks are optional for all persons in attendance regardless of vaccination status.
You may contact Ron Vanasdlen, Director of Liturgy & Music, at [email protected] or [email protected]
Masks are optional for all persons in attendance regardless of vaccination status.
You may contact Ron Vanasdlen, Director of Liturgy & Music, at [email protected] or [email protected]
Dear Friends: Our prayers and condolences are with you as you plan and prepare this most important liturgy. We thank you for allowing us to assist in you in this most difficult time as we walk together in our journey of faith. Know of our prayers for you, your family and your beloved. Please find audio clips of the music available for a funeral liturgy at Divine Mercy Parish below. You may contact the Director of Liturgy and Music [email protected]
Psalmists and Song Leaders (Cantors) must be active in this ministry at our parish or another Catholic parish.
Soloist (family members, friends and/or non-active Catholic cantors) are most welcome to sing a Prelude, Presentation (Offertory) Song or a Communion Meditation.
Soloist (family members, friends and/or non-active Catholic cantors) are most welcome to sing a Prelude, Presentation (Offertory) Song or a Communion Meditation.
You are welcome to review An Overview of Catholic Funeral Rites for more information.
THE BONDS OF LOVE
Death is not the end. Death does not break the bonds of love forged in this life. There is more to life than meets the eye. Faith informs us that there is much more to life than this world. Because God loves us and makes all our human loving possible, we celebrate Christian funeral rites to offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life that has now been returned to God who is the author of life and the hope of the just (cf. Order of Christian Funerals 5).
When a Christian believer dies we gather as a faithful people to intercede on behalf of our beloved deceased, confident that God will hear our prayers and that those prayers will assist our loved one as they approach the divine throne of mercy and grace.
The celebration of a Christian Funeral thus brings hope and consolation to the living. The funeral acknowledges that there truly is a spiritual bond between the living and the dead, a bond made possible by the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Death is not the end. Death does not break the bonds of love forged in this life. There is more to life than meets the eye. Faith informs us that there is much more to life than this world. Because God loves us and makes all our human loving possible, we celebrate Christian funeral rites to offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life that has now been returned to God who is the author of life and the hope of the just (cf. Order of Christian Funerals 5).
When a Christian believer dies we gather as a faithful people to intercede on behalf of our beloved deceased, confident that God will hear our prayers and that those prayers will assist our loved one as they approach the divine throne of mercy and grace.
The celebration of a Christian Funeral thus brings hope and consolation to the living. The funeral acknowledges that there truly is a spiritual bond between the living and the dead, a bond made possible by the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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You may download the Planning Form, complete it, and return it to the Director Liturgy and Music - [email protected]
Scheduling a Funeral or a Memorial Mass may be done by calling the parish office (847) 446-0856.
Funeral Masses are celebrated Monday through Saturday, based upon the parish calendar, except for:
1) Solemnities that are Holy Days of Obligation
All Sundays of the Year, January 1, August 15, November 1, December 8, and December 25
2) Ash Wednesday – (dates vary each year)
3) Observances of the Sacred Triduum – (dates vary each year)
Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday), Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
Scheduling a Funeral or a Memorial Mass may be done by calling the parish office (847) 446-0856.
Funeral Masses are celebrated Monday through Saturday, based upon the parish calendar, except for:
1) Solemnities that are Holy Days of Obligation
All Sundays of the Year, January 1, August 15, November 1, December 8, and December 25
2) Ash Wednesday – (dates vary each year)
3) Observances of the Sacred Triduum – (dates vary each year)
Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday), Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
The Vigil for the Deceased, or Wake, is usually held at a funeral home, although it can be observed in the gathering space at Sacred Heart.
This is the beginning rite of the funeral. The celebration of the wake service is the time for the Christian community to offer both prayer and consolation to the family of the one who has died. The wake service is usually led by a priest or deacon. The priest or deacon will gather everyone together in prayer and then share a reading(s) from Scripture. They will then offer a brief homily on the reading(s) and prayers for the one who has died and for all those who mourn their loss. Everyone will then pray the Our Father together and the priest will offer a concluding prayer and a blessing.
This is the beginning rite of the funeral. The celebration of the wake service is the time for the Christian community to offer both prayer and consolation to the family of the one who has died. The wake service is usually led by a priest or deacon. The priest or deacon will gather everyone together in prayer and then share a reading(s) from Scripture. They will then offer a brief homily on the reading(s) and prayers for the one who has died and for all those who mourn their loss. Everyone will then pray the Our Father together and the priest will offer a concluding prayer and a blessing.
The Funeral Mass or the Funeral Outside of Mass (a non-Eucharistic liturgy)
The Funeral (with or without a Mass) is the primary celebration of the funeral rites. This Mass celebrates our belief, as Christians, that death is a passage to a new life and, ultimately, to resurrection and eternal union with God. The resurrection is the theme that is reflected in the readings, the hymns/songs and prayers.
As an expression of our faith in Jesus Christ everyone in attendance is encouraged to actively participate in this Mass. The parish clergy and staff members will help the family select the readings, hymns/songs and prayers that are appropriate for the Funeral Mass. Family members or friends of the deceased can serve as pall bearers, place the pall on the casket, read sacred scripture, offer prayer intentions and present the gifts during the Mass. A family member or friend who is an active Extraordinary of Holy Communion may ask to participate in the Mass.
The Funeral Mass/Memorial Mass is usually held in church, although a Funeral Liturgy (Outside of Mass) may be celebrated at a funeral home (whereas a Mass cannot be celebrated at the funeral home).
As an expression of our faith in Jesus Christ everyone in attendance is encouraged to actively participate in this Mass. The parish clergy and staff members will help the family select the readings, hymns/songs and prayers that are appropriate for the Funeral Mass. Family members or friends of the deceased can serve as pall bearers, place the pall on the casket, read sacred scripture, offer prayer intentions and present the gifts during the Mass. A family member or friend who is an active Extraordinary of Holy Communion may ask to participate in the Mass.
The Funeral Mass/Memorial Mass is usually held in church, although a Funeral Liturgy (Outside of Mass) may be celebrated at a funeral home (whereas a Mass cannot be celebrated at the funeral home).
The Rite of Committal (burial) is held at the cemetery.
The Rite of Committal is celebrated at the place of burial or interment. In the committal of the body to its place of rest, we express our hope that the deceased will experience the glory of the resurrection. The committal must be celebrated immediately following the funeral unless a good pastoral reason dictates otherwise such as travel to a distant cemetery. The Church directs that the cremated remains of the deceased must be interred in a consecrated burial site.
A Memorial Mass, to pray for the deceased, is celebrated at some time following the Committal (burial).
If a Memorial Mass is celebrated, everything is included in the liturgy except for the Song of Farewell. Entrance Procession, Readings, Offertory, Communion and Sending Hymns or Song may be selected.
If a Memorial Mass is celebrated, everything is included in the liturgy except for the Song of Farewell. Entrance Procession, Readings, Offertory, Communion and Sending Hymns or Song may be selected.
LITURGICAL ELEMENTS OF THE FUNERAL (MEMORIAL) MASS
Information in this guide will assist families and loved ones in preparing the details of the Funeral/Memorial Mass, whether the funeral takes place with the body or the cremated remains or takes place following internment.
FIRST: Choose the readings for the liturgy
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Universal Prayer
SECOND: Choose the liturgical music
Entrance
Offertory (optional Assembly song)
Communion
Song of Farewell
Sending
THIRD: Choose ministers/participants
Placing of the Pall
First Reader
Second Reader (may be the same person who reads the First Reading)
Intercessor (for the Universal Prayer)
Presenters of the Eucharistic Gifts (two individuals, one for the bread, one for the wine)
FOURTH: Information about Your Loved One
Information about your loved one is shared with the priest presider. The priest is interested in knowing some information about your loved one that might be included in the homily. These questions may help with information to share. Also consider reflection about the selected scripture readings in notes about your loved one and how she or he modeled their life in their Christian belief.
FIFTH: Eulogy or Words of Remembrance
In the Order of Christian Funerals, the speaking in remembrance normally occurs following the Prayer after Communion and before the Final Commendation. In the case of a true pastoral necessity, the presider may direct that the sharing occur before the reception of the body or the cremated remains at the Church (if the reception has not already occurred) or before the Opening Prayer of the Funeral Liturgy by way of introduction. If the sharing occurs at the beginning of the Funeral Mass, another sharing should not be given after Communion.
For a Funeral Outside of Mass or a Memorial Mass, the Words of Remembrance may be offered before the Blessing and Dismissal.
The sharing in remembrance of the deceased is not a biography. In keeping with Church tradition, only one member or friend of the family should speak in remembrance of the deceased at the Funeral Mass. The pastor or presider of the Funeral Liturgy may determine otherwise, but the number who will speak must be determined before the liturgy.
The Vigil or wake is the more appropriate time for sharing informal stories about the deceased. Though not mentioned in the Order of Christian Funerals, a sharing might also be given at the burial or interment of the deceased.
The sharing is not a time to philosophize about death, but to recall with gratitude the blessings of God for one loved by God and now returned to God. The sharing should not take more than 3 minutes.
Information in this guide will assist families and loved ones in preparing the details of the Funeral/Memorial Mass, whether the funeral takes place with the body or the cremated remains or takes place following internment.
FIRST: Choose the readings for the liturgy
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Universal Prayer
SECOND: Choose the liturgical music
Entrance
Offertory (optional Assembly song)
Communion
Song of Farewell
Sending
THIRD: Choose ministers/participants
Placing of the Pall
First Reader
Second Reader (may be the same person who reads the First Reading)
Intercessor (for the Universal Prayer)
Presenters of the Eucharistic Gifts (two individuals, one for the bread, one for the wine)
FOURTH: Information about Your Loved One
Information about your loved one is shared with the priest presider. The priest is interested in knowing some information about your loved one that might be included in the homily. These questions may help with information to share. Also consider reflection about the selected scripture readings in notes about your loved one and how she or he modeled their life in their Christian belief.
- How would your loved one like to be remembered?
- How would you describe their faith journey?
- What would he/she be most proud of from their personal life?
- What was she/he most passionate about?
- What were his/her most positive traits or characteristics?
- Is there a particular story or incident that would exemplify their life?
- How would she/he be described by their closest family and friends?
- Did he/she have any personal interests that reflect what kind of person they were?
FIFTH: Eulogy or Words of Remembrance
In the Order of Christian Funerals, the speaking in remembrance normally occurs following the Prayer after Communion and before the Final Commendation. In the case of a true pastoral necessity, the presider may direct that the sharing occur before the reception of the body or the cremated remains at the Church (if the reception has not already occurred) or before the Opening Prayer of the Funeral Liturgy by way of introduction. If the sharing occurs at the beginning of the Funeral Mass, another sharing should not be given after Communion.
For a Funeral Outside of Mass or a Memorial Mass, the Words of Remembrance may be offered before the Blessing and Dismissal.
The sharing in remembrance of the deceased is not a biography. In keeping with Church tradition, only one member or friend of the family should speak in remembrance of the deceased at the Funeral Mass. The pastor or presider of the Funeral Liturgy may determine otherwise, but the number who will speak must be determined before the liturgy.
The Vigil or wake is the more appropriate time for sharing informal stories about the deceased. Though not mentioned in the Order of Christian Funerals, a sharing might also be given at the burial or interment of the deceased.
The sharing is not a time to philosophize about death, but to recall with gratitude the blessings of God for one loved by God and now returned to God. The sharing should not take more than 3 minutes.
Special environmental elements (church decorations at the Altar and within the Sanctuary, for liturgical seasons during 1) Advent, 2) Lent, 3) Christmas or 4) Easter Time remain in church for funeral celebrations. Additional flowers, however, can be added.
A Catholic funeral liturgy celebrates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ and how, through Baptism, the deceased shares in the life of Christ. At a Catholic funeral liturgy many symbols are used to express the dignity of the deceased as a child of God.
The funeral liturgy begins with the reception of the body when the presider sprinkles the coffin or urn with holy water as a remembrance that in the waters of baptism Christians receive the pledge of eternal life. Then the coffin is covered with a funeral pall, a cloth which drapes the casket during the liturgy. The pall symbolizes the white baptismal garment that the deceased received on the day of their baptism when they, as St. Paul tells us, “put on Christ”. The pall is a sign of the Christian dignity of the person and that all are equal in the eyes of God. Family members are invited to place the pall on the casket.
Draped with the pall, the coffin is now moved to the base of the sanctuary where the Paschal Candle stands. The Paschal Candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The Paschal Candle reminds us of Jesus’ victory over sin and death and of our participation in Christ’s victory because of our baptism. It reminds us, too, of our own baptism when we received a Baptismal candle which was lit from the Paschal Candle and told that we have been enlightened by Christ and are to always walk as a child of the light. The priest wears white vestments when celebrating a funeral liturgy because this color is associated with resurrection.
At some point during the funeral liturgy, usually at the end, the coffin or the cremated remains is incensed. Incense is used as a sign of honor to the body of the deceased, which through Baptism became a temple of the Holy Spirit. Incense is also used as a sign of the community's prayers for the deceased rising to the throne of God and as a sign of farewell.
The funeral liturgy begins with the reception of the body when the presider sprinkles the coffin or urn with holy water as a remembrance that in the waters of baptism Christians receive the pledge of eternal life. Then the coffin is covered with a funeral pall, a cloth which drapes the casket during the liturgy. The pall symbolizes the white baptismal garment that the deceased received on the day of their baptism when they, as St. Paul tells us, “put on Christ”. The pall is a sign of the Christian dignity of the person and that all are equal in the eyes of God. Family members are invited to place the pall on the casket.
Draped with the pall, the coffin is now moved to the base of the sanctuary where the Paschal Candle stands. The Paschal Candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The Paschal Candle reminds us of Jesus’ victory over sin and death and of our participation in Christ’s victory because of our baptism. It reminds us, too, of our own baptism when we received a Baptismal candle which was lit from the Paschal Candle and told that we have been enlightened by Christ and are to always walk as a child of the light. The priest wears white vestments when celebrating a funeral liturgy because this color is associated with resurrection.
At some point during the funeral liturgy, usually at the end, the coffin or the cremated remains is incensed. Incense is used as a sign of honor to the body of the deceased, which through Baptism became a temple of the Holy Spirit. Incense is also used as a sign of the community's prayers for the deceased rising to the throne of God and as a sign of farewell.
You may download the Planning Form, complete it, and return it to the Director Music and Liturgy - [email protected]
Scheduling a Funeral or a Memorial Mass may be done by calling the parish office (847) 446-0856.
Scheduling a Funeral or a Memorial Mass may be done by calling the parish office (847) 446-0856.
A prelude may be suggested before the Mass begins. This may either be a vocal solo or a choral selection from the music listed below.
The music listed here are suggestions. They may be used at any part of the liturgy. Other liturgical songs may be used, feel free to discuss with the Director of Liturgy and Music.
The music listed here are suggestions. They may be used at any part of the liturgy. Other liturgical songs may be used, feel free to discuss with the Director of Liturgy and Music.
Entrance Procession (select one)
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A8: I Call You to My Father's House
sung to the tune of Amazing Grace |
FIRST READINGS Outside of Easter Time (select one)
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B1 Job 19:1, 23-27a I know that my Vindicator lives.
Job answered and said: Oh, would that my words were written down! Would that they were inscribed in a record: That with an iron chisel and with lead they were cut in the rock forever! But as for me, I know that my Vindicator lives, and that he will at last stand forth upon the dust; Whom I myself shall see: my own eyes, not another's, shall behold him;
And from my flesh I shall see God; my inmost being is consumed with longing.
And from my flesh I shall see God; my inmost being is consumed with longing.
B2 Proverbs 3:1-4 Confidence in God leads to prosperity.
My son, forget not my teaching, keep in mind my commands; For many day, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you. Let not kindness and fidelity leave you; bind them around your neck; Then will you win favor and good esteem in the sight of God and people.
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 The woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. She obtains wool and flax and cloth with skillful hands. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle. She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her a reward of her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
B4 Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 There is time for everything under the heavens.
There is a season for everything: a time for every occupation under heaven.
A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted.
A time for killing, a time for healing; a time for knocking down, a time for building.
A time for tears, a time for laughter; a time for mourning, a time for dancing.
A time for embracing, a time to refrain from embracing.
A time for searching, a time for losing; a time for keeping, a time for discarding.
A time for tearing, a time for sewing; a time for keeping silent, a time for speaking.
A time for loving, a time for hating; a time for war, and a time for peace.
And when we eat and drink and find happiness in all our achievements, this is a gift from God.
A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted.
A time for killing, a time for healing; a time for knocking down, a time for building.
A time for tears, a time for laughter; a time for mourning, a time for dancing.
A time for embracing, a time to refrain from embracing.
A time for searching, a time for losing; a time for keeping, a time for discarding.
A time for tearing, a time for sewing; a time for keeping silent, a time for speaking.
A time for loving, a time for hating; a time for war, and a time for peace.
And when we eat and drink and find happiness in all our achievements, this is a gift from God.
B5 Isaiah 12:1-4 A Song of Thanksgiving.
On that day you will say: I give you thanks, O Lord; though you have been angry with me, your anger has abated, and you have consoled me. God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation, and say on that day:
Give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name!
Give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name!
B6/CL Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9 he will destroy death forever.
On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples. On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces; The reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken. On that day it will be said: "Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
B7 Isaiah 42:1, 6; 43:1, 4, 10-11, 21 Promises of redemption and restoration.
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased: I have formed you and I have grasped you by the hand. Do not be afraid, for I have called you by your name and you are mine. You are precious in my eyes; you are honored and I love you. You are my witness, my servant whom I have chosen, that people may know and believe me and understand that it is I. I am the Lord, there is no other savior but me. I have formed you for myself, to sing my praises, and I am your God.
B8 Isaiah 55:6-9 An invitation to grace.
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked his thoughts; Let him turn to the Lord for mercy, to our God who is generous in forgiving. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.
B9 Isaiah 60:1-3, 4-5, 19-20 The dawning of divine glory.
Arise, Jerusalem, rise clothed in light; your light has come and the glory of the Lord shines over you. For, though darkness covers the earth and dark night the nations, the Lord shall shine upon you and over you shall his glory appear. Lift up your eyes and look all around: they flock together, all of them, and come to you; your sons also shall come from afar, your daughters walking beside them leading the way. Then shall you see, and shine with joy, then your heart shall thrill with pride; the riches of the sea shall be lavished upon you and you shall possess the wealth of nations. The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor the moon shine on you when evening falls; the Lord shall be your everlasting light, your God shall be your glory. Never again shall the sun set nor the moon withdraw her light; but the Lord shall be your everlasting light and the days of your mourning shall be ended.
B10 Lamentations 3:17-26 It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the Lord.
My soul is deprived of peace, I have forgotten what happiness is; I tell myself my future is lost, all that I hoped for from the LORD. The thought of my homeless poverty is wormwood and gall; Remembering it over and over leaves my soul downcast within me. But I will call this to mind, as my reason to have hope: The favors of the LORD are not exhausted, his mercies are not spent; They are renewed each morning, so great is his faithfulness. My portion is the LORD, says my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Good is the LORD to one who waits for him, to the soul that seeks him; It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the LORD.
B11 Ezekiel 34:11-16 Parable of the Shepherds.
Thus says the Lord God: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I will lead them out from among the peoples and gather them back from the foreign lands; I will bring them back to their own country and pasture them upon the mountains of Israel in the land’s ravines and all its inhabited place. In good pastures will I pasture them, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing ground. There they shall lie down on good grazing ground, and in rich pastures shall they be pastured on the mountains of Israel.
I myself will pasture my sheep: I myself will give them rest, says the Lord God. The lost I will seek our, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly.
I myself will pasture my sheep: I myself will give them rest, says the Lord God. The lost I will seek our, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly.
B12 Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 As sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.
The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. For if before men, indeed they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality;
Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of himself. As gold in the furnace, he proved them, and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself. Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with him in love: Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones, and his care is with his elect.
Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of himself. As gold in the furnace, he proved them, and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself. Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with him in love: Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones, and his care is with his elect.
B13 Wisdom 4:7-15 An unsullied life, the attainment of old age.
But the righteous, though they die early, will be at rest. For old age is not honored for length of time, or measured by number of years; but understanding is gray hair for anyone, and a blameless life is ripe old age. There were some who pleased God and were loved by him, and while living among sinners were taken up. They were caught up so that evil might not change their understanding or guile deceive their souls. For the fascination of wickedness obscures what is good, and roving desire perverts the innocent mind. Being perfected in a short time, they fulfilled long years; for their souls were pleasing to the Lord. Therefore, God took them quickly from the midst of wickedness. Yet the people saw and did not understand, or take such a thing to heart.
B14 2 Maccabees 12:43-46 He acted in an excellent and noble way as he had the resurrection.
Judas, the ruler of Israel, took up a collection among all his soldiers, amounting to two thousand silver drachmas, which he sent to Jerusalem to provide for an expiatory sacrifice.
In doing this he acted in a very excellent and noble way, inasmuch as he had the resurrection of the dead in view; for if he were not expecting the fallen to rise again, it would have been useless and foolish to pray for them in death. But if he did this with a view to the splendid reward that awaits those who had gone to rest in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be freed from this sin.
In doing this he acted in a very excellent and noble way, inasmuch as he had the resurrection of the dead in view; for if he were not expecting the fallen to rise again, it would have been useless and foolish to pray for them in death. But if he did this with a view to the splendid reward that awaits those who had gone to rest in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be freed from this sin.
B15 Sirach 3:1-9a Responsibility to parents.
Children, listen to me, your father; act accordingly, that you may be safe. For the Lord sets a father in honor over his children and confirms a mother’s authority over her sons.
Those who honor their father atone for sins; they store up riches who respect their mother.
Those who honor their father will have joy in their own children, and when they pray they are heard.
Those who respect their father will live a long life; those who obey the Lord honor their mother.
Those who fear the Lord honor their father, and serve their parents as masters.
In word and deed honor your father, that all blessings may come to you. A father’s blessing gives a person firm roots.
Those who honor their father atone for sins; they store up riches who respect their mother.
Those who honor their father will have joy in their own children, and when they pray they are heard.
Those who respect their father will live a long life; those who obey the Lord honor their mother.
Those who fear the Lord honor their father, and serve their parents as masters.
In word and deed honor your father, that all blessings may come to you. A father’s blessing gives a person firm roots.
B16 Daniel 12:1-3 Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake.
In those days, I, Daniel, mourned and heard this word of the Lord: At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people; it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time. At that time your people shall escape, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake; some shall live forever, others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace. But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.
FIRST READINGS During Easter Time (Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday) (select one)
B17 Acts 10:34-43 He is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.
Peter proceeded to speak, saying:
"In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the children of Israel as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
“He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.
“To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name."
"In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the children of Israel as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
“He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.
“To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name."
B18 Revelation 14:13 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
I, John, heard a voice from heaven say,
"Write this:
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."
"Yes," said the Spirit, "let them find rest from their labors, for their works accompany them."
"Write this:
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."
"Yes," said the Spirit, "let them find rest from their labors, for their works accompany them."
B19 Revelation 20:11-21:1 The dead were judged according to their deeds.
I, John, saw a large white throne and the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the sky fled from his presence and there was no place for them. I saw the dead, the great and the lowly, standing before the throne, and scrolls were opened. Then another scroll was opened, the book of life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, by what was written in the scrolls. The sea gave up its dead; then Death and Hades gave up their dead. All the dead were judged according to their deeds. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the pool of fire. (This pool of fire is the second death.) Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the pool of fire.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
B20 Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 There shall be no more death.
I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
"Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning,
wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away."
The One who sat on the throne said,
"Behold, I make all things new. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.
“To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water. The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son."
"Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning,
wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away."
The One who sat on the throne said,
"Behold, I make all things new. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.
“To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water. The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son."
RESPONSORIAL PSALMS (select one)
The Psalm is sung by the Cantor/Psalmist for the Funeral Mass between the First and Second Readings. The responses (sometimes called refrains) are from the official translation for Readings at Mass (Lectionary). Composers of these setting may alter the text for the musical settings. If there is an alteration it is indicated with the audio title.
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Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. (or) I Shall Live in the House of the Lord |
Refrain trans., Lectionary for Mass, © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, © 1970
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Psalm 25:25 6, 7, 17-18, 20-21
To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
(or) No one who waits for you, O Lord, will ever be put to shame.
To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
(or) No one who waits for you, O Lord, will ever be put to shame.
Psalm 27:1, 4, 7, 8b, 9a, 13-14
The Lord Is my light and my salvation
(or) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
The Lord Is my light and my salvation
(or) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalm 42: 2, 3, 5; 43:3, 4, 5
My soul is thirsting for the living God: when shall I see him face to face:
(or) As the deer longs for running streams
My soul is thirsting for the living God: when shall I see him face to face:
(or) As the deer longs for running streams
Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Psalm 103:8, 10, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
The Lord Is kind and merciful.
(or) The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
The Lord Is kind and merciful.
(or) The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Psalm 116: 5, 6, 10, 11, 15-16a
I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.
I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalm 121:1-8
Our help Is from the Lord.
Our help Is from the Lord.
Psalm 122:1-2, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
I rejoiced when I heard them say: let us go the house of the Lord.
(or) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
I rejoiced when I heard them say: let us go the house of the Lord.
(or) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6ab, 6c, 7-8
Out of the depth, I cry to you, Lord
(or) I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word.
Out of the depth, I cry to you, Lord
(or) I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word.
Psalm 145:1-2, 5-6, 7ab, 8ab, 10
O Lord, hear my prayer.
O Lord, hear my prayer.
SECOND READINGS (select one)
D1 Romans 5:5-11 Since we are now justified by his Blood, we will be saved through him from the wrath.
Brothers and sisters: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For Christ, while we were still helpless, died at the appointed time for the ungodly. Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. How much more then, since we are now justified by his Blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath. Indeed, if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled, will we be saved by his life. Not only that, but we also boast of God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
D2 Romans 5:17-21 Where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more.
Brothers and sisters: If, by the transgression of the one, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. In conclusion, just as through one transgression condemnation came upon all, so, through one righteous act, acquittal and life came to all. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of the one the many will be made righteous. The law entered in so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through justification for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
D3 Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 We too might live in newness of life.
Brothers and sisters: Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him.
D4 Romans 8:14-23 We also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Brothers and sisters: Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, "Abba, Father!" The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
D5 Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 What will separate us from the love of Christ?
Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, will he not also give us everything else along with him? Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us. Who will condemn? It is Christ Jesus who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? No, in all these things, we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
D6/CL Romans 14:7-9, 10c-12 Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.
Brothers and sisters: No one lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why then do you judge your brother? Or you, why do you look down on your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written: As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bend before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God. So then each of us shall give an accounting of himself to God.
D7/CL 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 So too in Christ shall all be brought to life.
Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ.
D8 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Death is swallowed up in victory.
Brothers and sisters: Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed, in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For that which is corruptible must clothe itself with incorruptibility, and that which is mortal must clothe itself with immortality. And when this which is corruptible clothes itself with incorruptibility and this which is mortal clothes itself with immortality, then the word that is written shall come about: Death is swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
D9 2 Corinthians 4:14 - 5:1 What is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal.
Brothers and sisters: Knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God. Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven.
D10 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 We have a building from God, eternal in heaven.
Brothers and sisters: We know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. We are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
D11 Philippians 3:20-21 He will change our lowly bodies to conform to his glory.
Brothers and sisters: Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified Body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself.
D12 PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 DO THESE THINGS AND THE GOD OF PEACE WILL BE WITH YOU.
Brothers and sisters: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus. Finally, sisters and brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.
D13/CL 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 THUS WE SHALL ALWAYS BE WITH THE LORD.
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Indeed, we tell you this, on the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will surely not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself, with a word of command, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God, will come down from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, console one another with these words.
D14 2 TIMOTHY 2:8-13 IF WE HAVE DIED WITH HIM WE SHALL ALSO LIVE WITH HIM.
Beloved: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my Gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us. If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
D15 2 tIMOTHY 4:1-8 I am already being poured out and the crown of righteousness awaits me which the lord will award to me.
Beloved: I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths. But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry. For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance.
D16 1 JOHN 3:1-2 WE SHALL SEE HIM AS HE IS.
Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
D17 1 JOHN 3:14-16 WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE BECAUSE WE LOVE OUR BROTHERS.
Beloved: We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. Whoever does not love remains in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him. The way we came to know love was that he laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
GOSPEL
The Priest presiding at the Funeral Mass will select a Gospel which he will read during the Mass.
If the family has a preference of a Gospel check from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John, they ask that it be considered.
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UNIVERSAL PRAYER (PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL) OPTIONS (select one)
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Offertory Song (this may be a vocal solo or instrumental music)
Mass Settings for the Eucharistic Prayer
During the Eucharistic Prayer typically the Mass of Creation is sung, however, you may select from our other settings sung at Divine Mercy Parish.
Please click on the title to be taken to the webpage if you'd like to consider a different setting. Please note the "Glory to God" is not sung.
Please click on the title to be taken to the webpage if you'd like to consider a different setting. Please note the "Glory to God" is not sung.
Communion Song (Procession) A vocal solo cannot substitute for this song.
Song of Farewell (Commendation Song)
A vocal solo cannot substitute for this song.
Please note that a Song of Farewell is not sung during a Memorial Mass, however, any of these songs may be used for the Entrance, Offertory, Communion or Sending selections.
Procession Song (to the Place of Committal) or Sending Song
(some of these selections may be used for the Entrance Procession)
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