Order of a Funeral Mass

**Please Note - The church does not provide funeral programs. 

Introductory Rites

(Please Stand)

• Entrance Hymn

• Opening Prayer

Liturgy Of the Word

(Please be seated)

• First Reading

• Responsorial psalm (sung by cantor)

• Second Reading

(Please stand)

• Gospel acclamation

• Gospel (read by priest)

(Please be seated)

• Homily

(Please stand)

• Prayers of the Faithful (Universal Prayer)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

(Please be seated)

• Offertory Hymn

• Eucharistic Prayer

• The Lord's Prayer

• Sign of Peace

• Reception of Holy Communion

• Communion Hymn

• Prayer after Communion

Concluding Rites

• Final Commendation

• Song of Farewell

• Dismissal

*Eulogies

Eulogies are not permitted at funeral Masses. Words of Remembrance (which differ significantly from eulogies in that they specifically refer to the qualities of the DECEASED faith life and Christian discipleship) are more suited to the wake or repast.

In special circumstances, Words of Remembrance, can be permitted at the funeral Mass but are subject to strict guidelines outlined by the Cardinal Archbishop. (For example: only one person may speak, cannot exceed three minutes and must be approved by the Pastor before being said at Mass.) Please see guidelines here: Guidelines for Words of Remembrance

Funeral Planning

Funeral Scripture Readings

Funeral Music Selections