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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