Burying the dead is one of the corporal works of Mercy. Through private prayer and public funeral rites, we strengthen our faith and hope, comfort those who mourn and bury the bodily remains of the deceased with care befitting what was the Temple of the Holy Spirit.

 

Please see the following overview of Catholic Funeral Rites. 

 

 Catholic Funeral Rites         Luto y Exequias Catolicas

 

 

PLANNING A FUNERAL MASS         

 

The process of planning a funeral mass begins by calling the parish office to arrange a date of the funeral services. The family will then meet with the Bereavement ministry that will help you in planning your loved one's funeral.​ The Bereavement ministry will help plan the liturgical readings and musical selections for the funeral mass. The Bereavement minister will also discuss the three most common Funeral Rites; Vigil Service (the evening before the funeral), Funeral Mass (which is held in the parish church), the Rite of Committal (burial service) at the cemetery. All of these will be discussed with the family of the deceased so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

To view the selection of readings click the appropriate links below. 

 

Readings                         Lecturas  

 

 

 

MUSIC SELECTION FOR FUNERAL  MASS

 

Music is an important part of the funeral rites, allowing the mourning community to express feelings that words alone cannot convey. Music has the power to comfort those who grieve and to strengthen the unity of the assembly in faith and love.

For assistance with planning the music for the funeral liturgy, please contact the Parish Office and ask to speak with our Director of Music, Ernesto Romero. He will be happy to answer any questions and help you select appropriate music for the service.   

 

 

 

 

FUNERAL SERVICES COORDINATORS  

If you are in need of help or support, please contact the Parish Office at 407-847-2500 

 

For Funeral Intake Form click HERE.