Funeral Rites
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“The Christian funeral is a liturgical celebration of the Church.
The ministry of the Church in this instance aims at expressing efficacious communion with the deceased, at the participation in that communion of the community gathered for the funeral, and
at the proclamation of eternal life to the community.” (CCC#1684)
For all funeral arrangements,
please E-mail Deacon John Sheehan: CactusJack223@gmail.com,
or contact the parish office Monday - Friday during regular office hoursFuneral Mass (Mass of Christian Burial) includes:
Reception of the body
Sprinkling with holy water (recalling Baptism)
Placement of the funeral pall
Liturgy of the Word
Homily
Prayers of the faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Final Commendation
During the Final Commendation:
Incense honors the body and symbolizes prayers rising to God.
The Church entrusts the deceased to God's mercy.
The Funeral Mass emphasizes Christ's victory over death.Rite of Committal
Held at the cemetery or mausoleum.
The Rite includes:Scripture
Prayer
Blessing of the grave
Final blessing
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