Order of a Funeral Mass
**Please Note - The church does not provide funeral programs.
Order of a Funeral Mass
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