St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

FUNERAL PLANNING SHEET

Name of the deceased: ______

Date of birth: ______Date of death: ______Mass or Memorial (circle)

Date of the Funeral Service: ______Time: ______Presider:______

Cremains or Casket (circle) Location of burial/inurnment ______

Primary family contact: Name:______Relationship:______

Address:______

Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______

Liturgy of the Word (Scripture Readings): Please consult the Through Death to Life

Funeral Planning Book to choose appropriate scripture readings. Adult Catholic family members

or friends may proclaim the readings.

(pages 26-34)

-First reading (Old Testament): Reading______#______page____

Read by______

(pages 45-55)

-Second reading (New Testament): Reading______#______page____

Read by______

(pages 59-78)

-Gospel reading (Proclaimed by celebrant): Reading______#______page____

Preparation Rite (Offertory): for a funeral Mass, gifts of bread and wine are presented

at the Preparation Rite. You may choose family members or friends to bring the gifts to the Altar.

Gifts presented by: ______

Communion Rite: Is there a close friend or family member who is a Eucharistic Minister who you would like to help distribute Communion at this Mass?______

Pallbearers:______

Music: The Director of Music may meet with you to assist in music selections.

(note: that all music must be liturgically appropriate)

Gathering Song: ______

Responsorial Psalm (sung by the Cantor):______

Preparation of Gifts (for Mass):______

Communion (for Mass): ______

Song of Farewell:______

Sending Forth:______

The St. Michael Resurrection Choir will sing at most funerals

*A stipend for the cantor ($50.00) and the organist ($150.00) would be most appreciated.

A family member should bring the stipend mentioned above on the day of the funeral.

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Funeral Reception:

If you wish to have a reception after the funeral at St. Michael, please contact:

Chef David Leach 395-0448

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Additional Information

Flower arrangements, pictures and the guest book should be placed in the gathering space of the Church one hour before the service.

Eulogies are not part of the Funeral Liturgy. These can be expressed at the Visitation, Burial or Reception.

If there is anything we can do to help you and your family, please contact us:

Director of Sacramental Life Leslie Stironek 468-6103

Director of Liturgy/Music Wayne Cusher 468-6107

Music Assistant Diane Williams 468-6144

Director of Pastoral Care Mark Westrick 468-6108

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