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Funeral Planning

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  The following information and process will assist you in either pre-planning a funeral or planning a funeral for a loved one who has recently passed away. If you are using this because you recently lost a loved one, please accept our sincere sympathies and know that we are committed to helping you celebrate the funeral rites in a way that honors their life in a truly beautiful and dignified way.
  
  While this form provides information in planning a funeral, we also ask that families meet with parish clergy and/or staff to review funeral liturgy details, to help you make decisions and support you.
  
  The form below is an overview of the items you will be going over in your meeting. If you do choose to use this form, please leave those fields blank that you either don't understand or aren't ready to answer; we can help you with those when we meet in person to review the plan that you have completed.
  
  Our parish community stands ready to offer our ministry of consolation to you in this time of need. Please call your parish office to schedule a meeting to discuss and plan the funeral liturgy.
  
  If you do not know the answer to a question, please leave the space blank.
  GENERAL INFORMATION
  
  Deceased Information
  
  Are you pre-planning a funeral? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Full Name of person for whom this funeral is for: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Which parish is this person a member of?
  
  Is the deceased Catholic? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Death (if not pre-planning a funeral) Please enter valid data.
  
  Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Contact Person Information
  
  Contact Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Relation REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Contact Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Contact Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Contact Email Please enter an email address.
  
  Next of Kin Information
  
  Please fill out to the best of your abilities. If there is not a Next of Kin, please write "N/A".
  
  Next of Kin is same as Contact Person
  If the Next of Kin is the same as the Contact Person above, please leave this section blank.
  Yes No
  
  Next of Kin Name: Please enter valid data.
  
  Relation Please enter valid data.
  
  Next of Kin Address Please enter valid data.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Next of Kin Phone Number Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Next of Kin Email Please enter an email address.
  
  General Information
  
  Funeral Home
  
  Visitation Information (If Known)
  
  Funeral Information
  
  Body of Deceased
  
  Type of Funeral Service
  
  Will there be any outside clergy? From which parish?
  
  Altar Servers
  We do have adult servers from our parishes. However, if there is someone in your family that you would want them to serve, please list them here.
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Will you be having a committal service at the cemetery?
  The Rite of Committal, the conclusion of the funeral rite, is the final act of the community of faith in caring for the body of its deceased member. It should normally be celebrated at the place of committal, that is, beside the open grave or place of interment.
  
  If Yes, when would you like to have it?
  
  Choose a Cemetery:
  
  If Other, which cemetery? Please enter valid data.
  
  Anything else we should know?
  
  Please provide an estimate of how many people will be attending. Please enter valid data.
  
  Would you like the parish to provide a funeral luncheon after the funeral Mass or committal?
  
  Funeral Liturgy
  
  The order of the Funeral Mass is outlined below. Please indicate your choices by filling in the blanks. If there is no preference for music selections, the parish Director of Music will be happy to select hymns that will be both beautiful and appropriate. Since the Mass is the official public prayer of the Church, all special requests will need to be approved by the Pastor.
  
  Introductory Rites
  
  The Placing of Pall occurs at the doors of the church, where the priest greets the body. The pall is the lays white cloth that covers the casket during a Catholic funeral. The pall symbolizes the white garment worn by Catholics at the time of one's baptism. It may be placed on the casket by family members or friends. A pall is not placed over cremated remains.
  
  Flags and other insignia may cover the casket before and after the liturgy. If the deceased has a personal bible and/or cross, family members or loved ones are invited to place these on the casket at the beginning of Mass.
  
  The priest accompanies the body on its journey to the Paschal candle, a predominant symbol of Christ in the funeral liturgy. Family and friends follow in the procession.
  
  If your loved one has been cremated, the urn will be placed on a table near Pascal candle at the front of the Sanctuary.
  
  Liturgy of the Word
  
  The first step in planning a funeral is to choose the Scripture readings to be read as part of the Liturgy of the Word. Readings are divided into three parts: 1) selections from the Old Testament (Reading and Psalm); 2) a selection from the New Testament; and 3) a Gospel. During the Easter Season, the Church offers a separate set of New Testament readings that replace the Old Testament readings used outside of the Easter season.
  
  Using the Funeral Planning Form, you are asked to choose one option for each Scripture reading. Click on the link to each reading to review it before making your selection.
  
  Additionally, please provide the name of the person who will be reading each reading. If you do not know at this time, please leave the space blank. NOTE: The parish could provide someone who can read in the event that another individual cannot be identified.
  
  Funeral Liturgy: Readings
  
  Please note that only one (1) person may read each reading. You may have the same person read the First Reading, Second Reading, and Intercessions; or you may have different people assigned for each of them Please consider someone who is able to proclaim the reading well.
  
  First Reading
  
  The First Reading has two different sets of readings to choose from, depending on when the funeral is held:
  
  During the Easter Season - The Easter Season begins on Easter Sunday through Pentecost Sunday (50 days after Easter).
  
  Click here for Readings during the Easter Season.
  
  Outside the Easter Season - Any date prior to the Easter Season (before Holy Thursday) and after Pentecost Sunday (50 days after Easter).
  
  Click Here for Readings outside the Easter Season.
  
  Below are additional readings outside the Easter season you may choose from:
  
  Proverbs 31:10-24 "Poem on the woman of worth"
  
  Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 "No one can determine the right time to act"
  
  Sirach 6:5-17 "True friendship"
  
  Sirach 26:1-4 & 13-16 "The joy of a good wife."
  
  Isaiah 40:25-31 "The Lord strengthens the powerless"
  
  First Reading (During Easter Season)
  
  First Reading (Outside of Easter)
  
  First Reading Reader Please enter valid data.
  
  Responsorial Psalm
  
  Click Here to access the Responsorial Psalms.
  
  Responsorial Psalm
  
  Second Reading
  
  Click Here to access the Second Readings.
  Below are additional Second readings you may choose from:
  
  2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 "My grace is sufficient for you."
  
  Colossians 3:12-17 "And above all these put on love..."
  
  2 Timothy 4:6-8 "I have finished the race;^f I have kept the faith..."
  
  Second Reading
  
  Second Reading Reader Please enter valid data.
  
  Gospel Reading
  
  The Gospel is read by the priest or deacon present.
  Click Here to access the Gospel Readings.
  
  Gospel Reading
  
  Homily Notes
  Any information you would like to add regarding this person's life may be added here for the celebrant's homily.
  
  The Book of Remembrance
  
  After Communion, one or two family members will be invited to come forward and inscribe the name of their loved one and the date of death into the Book of Remembrance. This tradition not only remembers your loved one at our parish, but this will allow our parish to pray for them, particularly during the month of November -the month when we celebrate All Souls Day.
  
  Who will sign the Book of Remembrance?
  Please choose spouse, children, parent, etc. and enter their names.
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Other Comments
  
  Funeral Liturgy: Prayers of the Faithful
  
  Prayers of the Faithful Reader
  You may have the same person read the General Intercessions, or you may have different people assigned for each of them.
  Please enter valid data.
  
  General Intercessions
  
  Priest: Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voice of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his:
  
  PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INTERCESSIONS RECALLING THE BAPTISM OF YOUR LOVED ONE: In baptism, ____ received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead HIM/HER over the waters of death. We pray to the Lord... (Response: Lord, hear our prayer.) For ____, who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that HE/SHE may now be admitted to the company of the saints. We pray to the Lord... (Response: Lord, hear our prayer.)
  
  PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INTERCESSIONS RECALLING THE GIFT OF THE EUCHARIST THAT YOUR LOVED ONE HAS RECEIVED: Our BROTHER/SISTER ___ was nourished at the table of the Savior. Welcome HIM/HER into the halls of the heavenly banquet. We pray to the Lord... For ____, who ate the body of Christ, the Bread of Life, that HE/SHE may be raised up on the last day. We pray to the Lord...
  
  YOU MAY SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ASKING FOR COMFORT OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS: The family and friends of ___ seek comfort and consolation. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that come from grief. We pray to the Lord... For the family and friends of ____, that they may be consoled in their grief by the Lord, who wept at the death of his friend Lazarus. We pray to the Lord...
  
  YOU MAY SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ASKING FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH: We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our BROTHER/SISTER ___. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son's coming. We pray to the Lord... For all of us assembled here to worship in faith, that we may be gathered together again in God's Kingdom. We pray to the Lord... That our hope in the mercy and kindness of our heavenly Father will strengthen and encourage us to live in the expectation of Christ's coming. We pray to the Lord...
  
  YOU MAY SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, PARTICULARLY IF YOUR LOVED ONE WAS A VETERAN OR WAS DISABLED: For the men and women who serve in the armed forces, both here at home and abroad, that God will keep them safe, enable them to bring peace to areas torn by war, violence, and discord, and help them to serve honorably as they protect others from harm. That all who are disabled will be shown love and mercy, and come to know that in God's sight and in the sight of all people, they have great dignity. We pray to the Lord...
  
  YOU MAY SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IN THANKSGIVING: In thanksgiving and heartfelt appreciation for those who cared for ____; that God will bless them for their generous love and service. We pray to the Lord... For all of us gathered here today to pray for ___; in thanksgiving for our lives, good health, and the blessings which God has so lovingly given us. We pray to the Lord...
  
  PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INTERCESSIONS FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD: Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son. We pray to the Lord... For our deceased relatives and friends, and for all who have helped us, that they may have the reward of their goodness. We pray to the Lord... Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the kingdom. We especially remember _____ (list name of deceased). Grant these and all the faithful departed an everlasting home with your Son. We pray to the Lord...
  
  Priest: Lord God, giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and the voices of your people, whose lives were purchased by the blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a place in the kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
  
  Music
  
  Funeral Liturgy: Music Selection
  
  Below are the suggested hymns for the funeral liturgy. If you have another hymn in mind, please use the comment box at the very end.
  
  If your loved one served in the military, one of the following hymns can be done as an Opening, Offertory, or Closing Hymns.
  
  Lord Guard and Guide, All Those Who Fly (solo) -- U.S. Air Force Hymn
  
  God of Our Fathers -- U.S. Army Hymn
  
  Eternal Father Strong to Save -- U.S. Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard Hymn
  
  The following YouTube playlist contains audio samples of hymns you may choose for each type of hymns. To go to the next song, please click SHIFT+N while the current video is playing.
  
  Opening Hymn (please select one)
  
  The following YouTube playlist contains audio samples of hymns you may choose for each type of hymns. To go to the next song, please click SHIFT+N while the current video is playing.
  
  Opening Hymn
  
  Offertory Hymn (please select one)
  
  The following YouTube playlist contains audio samples of hymns you may choose for each type of hymns. To go to the next song, please click SHIFT+N while the current video is playing.
  
  Offertory Hymn
  
  Communion Hymn / Meditation (Please select two)
  
  The following YouTube playlist contains audio samples of hymns you may choose for each type of hymns. To go to the next song, please click SHIFT+N while the current video is playing.
  
  Communion Hymn
  
  Communion Meditation
  
  Closing Hymn (Please select one)
  
  The following YouTube playlist contains audio samples of hymns you may choose for each type of hymns. To go to the next song, please click SHIFT+N while the current video is playing.
  
  Closing Hymn
  
  Other Hymn Selections
  If you chose "Other" for any of the hymns, please write the hymn title and type of hymn (i.e. Opening, Offertory, Communion, Closing)
  
  Final Comments
  If you have any other comments or questions, please list them here.
  
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  Holy Angels Parish Office: (419) 625-3698
  St. Mary's Parish Office: (419) 625-7456
  Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Office: (419) 625-6655
  
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The Catholic Parishes of Sandusky
To seek and to show the face of Jesus Christ.

The Catholic Parishes of Sandusky consist of Holy Angels, St. Mary's Our Lady of Sorrows, and Sts. Peter and Paul: Three parish families, one Body of Christ.

Through prayer, the sacraments, service, and teaching, we strive to build a culture of prayer, teamwork, and active discipleship. With the help and support of Bishop Daniel Thomas and the entire Diocese of Toledo, may we continue to grow in faith, hope, and love as we remain united in Jesus Christ and His Church.

Holy Angels Parish (419) 625-3698
St. Mary's Parish (419) 625-7465
Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Pastoral Office (419) 625-7500

Funeral Planning

GENERAL INFORMATION

Funeral Liturgy

First Reading

Responsorial Psalm

Second Reading

Gospel Reading

General Intercessions

Funeral Liturgy: Music Selection

Opening Hymn (please select one)

Offertory Hymn (please select one)

Communion Hymn / Meditation (Please select two)

Closing Hymn (Please select one)