Planning My Catholic Funeral

PLANNING
MY

FUNERAL

These are my wishes for my funeral.

Name: ____________________________

Date: _____________________________

________________________________

After you have completed
the relevant sections
- please keep it safe -
with your

Last Will and Testament.

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CONTENTS I hope that you find this booklet easy to use. After
Page. 3 several years of helping families in their moments
Old Testament Readings of grief I sat down to put together this booklet in
Page. 6 order to help families choose what they felt was
Psalms appropriate for their loved one’s funeral.
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New Testament Readings The easiest way to use this booklet is to mark the
Page. 17 readings, psalms, bidding prayers and hymns that
Gospel Readings you like. Then, when you have done this, choose the
planning sheet which best suits your desires. You
have three choices of Service.

Page. 29 * A Service in Church followed by
Hymns Cremation or Burial

Page. 32 * A Service at the Crematorium followed
Bidding Prayers by Cremation

Page. 34 * A Requiem Mass in Church,
Eulogy followed by Cremation or Burial.

Page. 40 By following the instructions in each particular
Planning your Service section you will be able to quickly decide what is
at a Crematorium appropriate for your funeral.
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Planning your Service If you do find, however, that you need a little more
In Church (No Mass) help, then I am just a phone call away. Alternatively
Page. 46 you can always catch me after any of the week day
Planning your full liturgy services we have in Brotton, Staithes or
Requiem Mass Loftus.
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Costs of a Service or Finally, after you have completed the booklet, please
Requiem Mass put it together with your Last Will and Testament
so that your family can follow your final wishes.

Fr. Simon Broughton.

At my Funeral I would like to be called:

(name) ___________________________________

I would like
(friend or relative) ___________________________________
to look after my Funeral arrangements on my behalf.

The Funeral Directors I would like to will tend to my final
needs:
___________________________________

The Cemetery I would like to be buried in is:

______________________________ Plot ___________

I would like a Poem to be read at my Funeral:
Poem Title: ________________________________________
Poem Author: ______________________________________
Keep a print out or photocopy of the poem with this booklet- it will be
easier, this way, for your family to fulfil your desires.

Old Testament Readings comes for his visitation they will
Choose one of the following Old shine out; as sparks run through
Testament readings. the stubble, so will they. They shall
1. A reading from the book of judge nations, rule over peoples,
Job 19:1. 23–27 and the Lord will be their king for
JTohbis Isakindo: w‘A: thh,atwmouylAdvetnhgaetr tlhiveesse. ever. They who trust in him will
words of mine were written down, understand the truth, those who
inscribed on some monument are faithful will live with him in
with iron chisel and engraving love; for grace and mercy await
tool, cut into the rock for ever. those he has chosen.
This I know: that my Avenger 3. A reading from the book of
lives, and he, the last, will take his Wisdom 4:7–15
stand on earth. After my awaking, UThnetavrinritsuhoeudslimfe,atnh,isthisoruipgehohldeadgiee.
he will set me close to him, and before his time, will find rest.
from my flesh I shall look on God. Length of days is not what makes
He whom I shall see will take my age honourable, nor number of
part: these eyes will gaze on him years the true measure of life;
and find him not aloof.’ understanding, this is man’s grey
2. A reading from the book of hairs, untarnished life, this is ripe
Wisdom 3:1–9 old age. He has sought to please
HTheeascocueplsteodf tthheemviratsuaouhsolaorceaiunstt.he God, so God has loved him; as he
hands of God, no torment shall was living among sinners, he has
ever touch them. In the eyes of been taken up. He has been carried
the unwise, they did appear to die, off so that evil may not warp
their going looked like a disaster, his understanding or treachery
their leaving us, like annihilation; seduce his soul; for the fascination
but they are in peace. If they of evil throws good things into the
experienced punishment as men shade, and the whirlwind of desire
see it, their hope was rich with corrupts a simple heart. Coming
immortality; slight was their to perfection in so short a while, he
affliction, great will their blessings achieved long life; his soul being
be. God has put them to the test pleasing to the Lord, he has taken
and proved them worthy to be with him quickly from the wickedness
him; he has tested them like gold around him. Yet people look on,
in a furnace, and accepted them uncomprehending; it does not
as a holocaust. When the time enter their heads that grace and
mercy await the chosen of the
Lord, and protection, his holy
ones.

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4. A reading from the prophet The lord is good to those who trust
Isaiah. 25:6–9 him, to the soul that searches for
The Lord will destroy Death for him. It is good to wait in silence
eOvner.this mountain, the Lord of for the Lord to save.
hosts will prepare for all peoples 6. A reading from the prophet
a banquet of rich food. On this Daniel 12:1–3
mountain he will remove the Those who lie sleeping in the dust
mourning veil covering all peoples, Iw, illDaawnaikele,. was doing penance
and the shroud enwrapping all when I received this message from
nations, he will destroy Death the Lord: ‘At that time Michael
for ever. The Lord will wipe away will stand up, the great prince who
the tears from every cheek; he mounts guard over your people.
will take away his people’s shame There is going to be a time of
everywhere on earth, for the Lord great distress, unparalleled since
has said so. That day, it will be nations first came into existence.
said: See, this is our God in whom When that time comes, your own
we hoped for salvation; the Lord people will be spared, all those
is the one in whom we hoped. We whose names are found written in
exult and we rejoice that he has the book. Of those who lie sleeping
saved us. in the dust of the earth many will
5. A reading from the book of awake, some to everlasting life,
Lamentations 3:17–26 some to shame and everlasting
It is good to wait in silence for the disgrace. The learned will shine
LMoyrdstoouslaivse.shut out from peace; as brightly as the vault of heaven,
I have forgotten happiness. And and those who have instructed
now I say, ‘My strength is gone, many in virtue, as bright as stars
that hope which came from the for all eternity.’
Lord’. Brooding on my anguish and 7. A reading from the second
affliction is gall and wormwood. book of Maccabees 12:43–45
My spirit ponders it continually A fine and noble action, in which
and sinks within me. This is what I Jhuedtaoso,k athcceoulneatdoefrtheofrestuhrerecJteiwons.,
shall tell my heart, and so recover took a collection from the people
hope: the favours of the Lord are individually, amounting to nearly
not all past, his kindnesses are not two thousand drachmae, and sent
exhausted; every morning they are it to Jerusalem to have a sacrifice
renewed; great is his faithfulness. for sin offered, an altogether fine
‘My portion is the Lord’ says my and noble action, in which he took
soul ‘and so I will hope in him.’

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full account of the resurrection. The Psalms.
For if he had not expected the Choose one of the following Psalms.
fallen to rise again it would have If you feel that the psalms aren’t
been superfluous and foolish to appropriate, you may have a favourite
pray for the dead, whereas if he had psalm that is not listed here. Don’t
in view the splendid recompense panic! You’re very welcome to use
reserved for those who make a your favourite psalm, - just remember
pious end, the thought was holy to jot down the psalm number and
and devout. This was why he had first line on the planning sheet for
this atonement sacrifice offered the Priest to find it!
for the dead, so that they might be
released from their sin.

The most chosen Old Testament You may want to sing a Psalm. These
reading is: can be found on the list of Hymns.
8. A reading for the book of Look under the section specifically
Ecclesiastes. for Psalms and I’m sure you’ll find
a familiar hymn you loved to sing at
Church.

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is nothing I shall want.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall
not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me re-
pose; beside restful waters he leads
me; he refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths for his
name’s sake. Even though I walk in
the dark valley I fear no evil; for you
are at my side with your rod and
your staff that give me courage.
You spread the table before me in
the sight of my foes; you anoint my
head with oil; my cup overflows.
Only goodness and kindness follow
me all the days of my life;and I shall
dwell in the house of the LORD for
years to come.

10. Psalm 25 12. Psalm 63
R/. To you, O Lord, I lift my soul; to R/. My soul is thirsting for you, O
you I lift my soul. Lord, thirsting for you my God.

Remember that your compassion, O God, you are my God whom I
O LORD; and your love are from seek; for you my flesh pines and my
of old. In your kindness remember soul thirsts like the earth, parched,
me, because of your goodness, O lifeless and without water.
LORD. Thus have I gazed toward you in
Relieve the troubles of my heart, the sanctuary to see your power
and bring me out of my distress. Put and your glory, for your kindness
an end to my affliction and my suf- is a greater good than life; my lips
fering; and take away all my sins. shall glorify you.

Preserve my life, and rescue me; Thus will I bless you while I live;
let me not be put to shame, for I lifting up my hands, I will call upon
take refuge in you, Let integrity and your name. As with the riches of a
uprightness preserve me, because I banquet shall my soul be satisfied,
wait for you, O LORD. R/. and with exultant lips my mouth
shall praise you.
You are my help, and in the shad-
11. Psalm 27 ow of your wings I shout for joy. My
soul clings fast to you; your right
R/. The Lord is my light and my hand upholds me.
salvation.
13. Psalm 103
The LORD is my light and my
salvation; whom should I fear? The R/. The Lord is kind and merciful;
LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom the Lord is kind and merciful.
should I be afraid?
Merciful and gracious is the Lord,
One thing I ask of the LORD; this slow to anger, and abounding in
I seek: to dwell in the house of the kindness. Not according to our sins
LORD all the days of my life, that I does he deal with us, nor does he
may gaze on the loveliness of the requite us according to our crimes.
LORD and contemplate his temple.
As father has compassion on his
Hear, O LORD, the sound of my children, so the Lord has compas-
call; have pity on me and answer sion on those who fear him. For
me. Your presence, O LORD, I he knows how we are formed, he
seek! Hide not your face from me. remembers that we are dust..
But the kindness of the Lord is from
I believe that I shall see the bounty eternity to eternity toward those
of the LORD in the land of the liv- who fear him, And his justice toward
ing. Wait for the LORD with cour- children’s children among those
age; be stouthearted and wait for who keep his covenant and remem-
the LORD! 7 ber to fulfil his precepts.

14. Psalm 116 The most chosen Psalm is:
R/. I will walk in the presence of the
Lord in the land of the living. 9. Psalm 23
How gracious is the Lord, and just; R/. The Lord is my shepherd;
Our God has compassion. The there is nothing I shall want.
Lord protects the simple hearts; The LORD is my shepherd; I
I was helpless so he saved me. shall not want.
I trusted, even when I said: “I am In verdant pastures he gives me
sorely afflicted,” And when I said in repose;
my alarm: “No man can be trusted.” beside restful waters he leads
O precious in the eyes of the Lord me; he refreshes my soul.
Is the death of his faithful. Your R/. The Lord is my shepherd;
servant, Lord, your servant am I; You there is nothing I shall want.
have loosened my bonds. He guides me in right paths for
15. Psalm 130 his name's sake.
R/. With the Lord there is mercy and Even though I walk in the dark
fullness of redemption. valley I fear no evil;
Out of the depths I cry to you, O for you are at my side with your
LORD;LORD, hear my voice! rod and your staff that give me
Let your ears be attentive courage.
to my voice in supplication. R/. The Lord is my shepherd;
If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, there is nothing I shall want.
LORD, who can stand? You spread the table before
But with you is forgiveness, me in the sight of my foes; you
that you may be revered. anoint my head with oil; my cup
I trust in the LORD; my soul trusts overflows.
in his word. More than sentinels R/. The Lord is my shepherd;
wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for there is nothing I shall want.
the Lord. Only goodness and kindness
For with the LORD is kindness follow me all the days of my
and with him is plenteous redemption; life;and I shall dwell in the
and he will redeem Israel from all house of the LORD for years to
their iniquities. come.
R/. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.

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New Testament Readings him to life and allowed him to be
Choose one of the following New seen, not by the whole people but
Testament readings from this only by certain witnesses God had
section. chosen beforehand. Now we are
16. A reading from the Acts of those witnesses—we have eaten
the Apostles 10:34–43 and drunk with him after his
God has appointed him to judge resurrection from the dead—and
ePveetreyroanded,raelsivseedorCdoerande.lius and his he has ordered us to proclaim this
household: ‘The truth I have now to his people and to tell them that
come to realise,’ he said, ‘is that God has appointed him to judge
God does not have favourites, but everyone alive or dead. It is to
that anybody of any nationality him that all the prophets bear this
who fears God and does what is witness: that all who believe in
right is acceptable to him. Jesus will have their sins forgiven
through his name.’
17. A reading from the Acts of
the Apostles 10:34–36. 42–43

‘It is true, God sent his word to God has appointed Jesus to judge
the people of Israel, and it was to ePveetreyroanded,raelsivseedorCdoerande.lius and his
them that the good news of peace household: ‘The truth I have now
was brought by Jesus Christ—but come to realise,’ he said, ‘is that
Jesus Christ is Lord of all men. God does not have favourites, but
You must have heard about the that anybody of any nationality
recent happenings in Judaea; who fears God and does what
about Jesus of Nazareth and how is right is acceptable to him. ‘It
he began in Galilee, after John had is true, God sent his word to the
been preaching baptism. God had people of Israel, and it was to
anointed him with the Holy Spirit them that the good news of peace
and with power, and because God hhGtwJJewtoeehveiaiossmrethuushodnrissbuyaetshsCohrsgwposnaahoh:ieusterlrohlgd,atiaphishhlepsaltlartaepltinetvibshvodaaeyLeeainmnutloJpdlhetoserresed.tr’owtudoioproshdthhfpCsoeeaieirlamnholltdlbssrtcm.heilbtfsaloeoIteieitmemran—vjgrui,eistattvdbhhhneguitaiinndoesstt
was with him, Jesus went about
doing good and curing all who
had fallen into the power of the
devil. Now I, and those with me,
can witness to everything he did
throughout the countryside of
Judaea and in Jerusalem itself: and
also to the fact that they killed
him by hanging him on a tree, yet
three days afterwards God raised

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18. A reading from the book of 20. A reading from the book of
the Apocalypse 14:13 the Apocalypse 21:1–7

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the Apocalypse 20:11–21:1 Having died to make us righteous,
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24. A reading from the letter of
St Paul to the Romans 6:3–4.8–9
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The most chosen Second Reading
is:
26. A reading from the letter of
St Paul to the Romans 8:31–35.
37–39
25. A reading from the letter of
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27. A reading from the letter of under his feet and the last of the
St Paul to the Romans 14:7–12 enemies to be destroyed is death,
for everything is to be put under
Alive or dead, we belong to the his feet. —Though when it is said
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clearly cannot include the One
who subjected everything to him.
And when everything is subjected
to him, then the Son himself will
be subject in his turn to the One
who subjected all things to him,
so that God may be all in all.
29. A reading from the first letter
of St Paul to the Corinthians
15:20–23
All men will be brought to life in
CChhrriisstt. has been raised from the
dead, the first-fruits of all who
have fallen asleep. Death came
28. A reading from the first letter through one man and in the same
of St Paul to the Corinthians way the resurrection of the dead
15:20–28 has come through one man. Just

All men will be brought to life in as all men die in Adam, so all men
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but all of them in their proper
order: Christ as the first-fruits and
then, after the coming of Christ,
those who belong to him.
30. A reading from the first letter
of St Paul to the Corinthians
15:51–57
DI ewatihll isteswll alyloowuedsoump einthvinicgtortyh.at
has been secret: that we are not
all going to die, but we shall
all be changed. This will be

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instantaneous, in the twinkling soon over, though they weigh little,
of an eye, when the last trumpet train us for the carrying of a weight
sounds. It will sound, and the of eternal glory which is out of all
dead will be raised, imperishable, proportion to them. And so we have
and we shall be changed as well, no eyes for things that are visible,
because our present perishable but only for things that are invisible;
nature must put on imperishability for visible things last only for a time,
and this mortal nature must put and the invisible things are eternal.
on immortality. For we know that when the tent
When this perishable nature has that we live in on earth is folded up,
put on imperishability, and when there is a house built by God for us,
this mortal nature has put on an everlasting home not made by
immortality, then the words of human hands, in the heavens.
scripture will come true: Death is 32. A reading from the first letter
swallowed up in victory. Death, of St Paul to the Thessalonians
where is your victory? Death, 4:13–18
where is your sting? Now the sting WWee swhaalnltstyaoyuwtiothbtheeqLuoirted fcoerrteavienr.,
of flesh is sin, and sin gets its power brothers, about those who have
from the Law. So let us thank God died, to make sure that you do
for giving us the victory through not grieve about them, like the
our Lord Jesus Christ. other people who have no hope.
31. A reading from the second We believe that Jesus died and
letter of St Paul to the Corinthians rose again, and that it will be the
4:14–5:1 same for those who have died in
Visible things last only for a time, Jesus: God will bring them with
bWuet tkhneoiwnvitshibatlehaerewehteornraali.sed the him. We can tell you this from
Lord Jesus to life will raise us with the Lord’s own teaching, that any
Jesus in our turn, and put us by his of us who are left alive until the
side and you with us. You see, all this Lord’s coming will not have any
is for your benefit, so that the more advantage over those who have
grace is multiplied among people, died. At the trumpet of God, the
the more thanksgiving there will be, voice of the archangel will call
to the glory of God. out the command and the Lord
That is why there is no weakening himself will come down from
on our part, and instead, though this heaven; those who have died in
outer man of ours may be falling into Christ will be the first to rise, and
decay, the inner man is renewed day then those of us who are still alive
by day. Yes the troubles which are will be taken up in the clouds,

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together with them, to meet the tttpbotrhhhfooaeeewdonwLyuses.forrhaiHsgrvowduiieloneirtJuwteehuorsitnluwhcliwsoevdhspeeCoierciehshtaweshrr.irheaosetetft,wcbhcahyiaansenitdtdghinslehbougeosrbaidwdofmiouueirleessl,
Lord in the air. So we shall stay 35. A reading from the second
with the Lord for ever. With such letter of St Paul to Timothy 2:8–
thoughts as these you should 13
comfort one another. If we die with him, then we shall
33. A reading from the second toHwfatIsdtubccbtowIRliihhhhforanvunfepireeiescieeeanmetadt:mmwDrotahtIGrsnshewsfrw,,dhehaaetiIoairoatwnheiitvelamenkythttsvd.hvdaealih,eedelad’ebiladausiintnss‘ehi’nlhveo,s—Ji;sionstoeeairv.fwoetaiamwtessvnethWbworytlpumwetewnnhe.uiihwtrnsnssbeshoadytuaehe.ieglhsayhiomCtnntaSeioehtshiGngingtlddhmoswailhelwgshorofyraoyawnt,IfaioeiirhcchrwtsmnibiyibcodcttthoehgtyehhnaoemCha.ynaotrnfeaauNiuhIsriuhunnhrrnmwfsndenaelerteeiol,itswtcfiimhwfandthtshatc.ayofehectiasheni,ocltofpJfliohhhhtrhlerrkmtshrtwsoifaaoshahfeemueehuvocmiteilalinnndlolyaeeerssstl.,
letter of St Paul to the Corinthians
5:1. 6–10
We have an everlasting home in
Wheeavkennos.w that when the tent that
we live in on earth is folded up,
there is a house built by God for us,
an everlasting home not made by
human hands, in the heavens.
We are always full of confidence,
then, when we remember that to
live in the body means to be exiled
from the Lord, going as we do by
faith and not by sight ­— we are full
of confidence, I say, and actually
want to be exiled from the body
and make our home with the Lord.
Whether we are living in the body
or exiled from it, we are intent on
pleasing him. For all the truth about
us will be brought out in the law
court of Christ, and each of us will
get what he deserves for the things
he did in the body, good or bad.

34. A reading from the letter of 36. A reading from the first letter
St Paul to the Philippians 3:20– of St John 3:1–2
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He will transfigure these wretched 15 WThbirseeahfewsiucnshsalhkaelaalvdteolidlwsfhseGetteohedaoehrdeiol’am.soncBvckaeheunscistolah,hdwueabrslteryeenedtaht;lgehlaeleteyntiFdiwnsahg.otthihrmueladrst,
bodies of ours into copies of his
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37. A reading from the first letter
of St John 3:14–16
39. A reading from the book of
We have passed out of death Revelation.
and into life because we love our
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38. A reading from the Letters of
Saint Paul to the Corinthians. 16
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Gospel Readings 41. A reading from the holy
Choose one of the following Gospel Gospel according to Matthew
readings from this section. 11:25–30
40. A reading from the holy Come to me, and I will give you
Gospel according to Matthew rJeesstu.s exclaimed, ‘I bless you,
5:1–12 Father, Lord of heaven and of
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward earth, for hiding these things from
Sweiellinbge gtrheeatcirnowhedasv, eJnes.us went up the learned and the clever and
the hill. There he sat down and revealing them to mere children.
was joined by his disciples. Then Yes, Father, for that is what it
he began to speak. This is what pleased you to do. Everything
he taught them: ‘How happy are has been entrusted to me by my
the poor in spirit; theirs is the Father; and no one knows the
kingdom of heaven. Happy the Son except the Father, just as no
gentle: they shall have the earth for one knows the Father except the
their heritage. Happy those who Son and those to whom the Son
mourn: they shall be comforted. chooses to reveal him. ‘Come to
Happy those who hunger and me, all you who labour and are
thirst for what is right: they shall overburdened, and I will give you
be satisfied. Happy the merciful: rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn
they shall have mercy shown from me, for I am gentle and
them. Happy the pure in heart: humble in heart, and you will find
they shall see God. Happy the rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is
peacemakers: they shall be called easy and my burden light.’
sons of God. Happy those who are 42. A reading from the holy
persecuted in the cause of right: Gospel according to Matthew
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 25:1–13
‘Happy are you when people abuse The bridegroom is here! Go out and
you and persecute you and speak Jmeseuets hsimpo.ke this parable to his
all kinds of calumny against you disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven
on my account. Rejoice and be will be like this; Ten bridesmaids
glad, for your reward will be great took their lamps and went to
in heaven.’ meet the bridegroom. Five of
them were foolish and five were
sensible: the foolish ones did take
their lamps, but they brought no

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oil, whereas the sensible ones took from goats. He will place the
flasks of oil as well as their lamps. sheep on his right hand and the
The bridegroom was late and they goats on his left. Then the King
all grew drowsy and fell asleep. will say to those on his right hand,
But at midnight there was a cry. “Come, you whom my Father has
“The bridegroom is here! Go out blessed, take for your heritage the
and meet him.” At this, all those kingdom prepared for you since
bridesmaids woke up and trimmed the foundation of the world. For
their lamps, and the foolish ones I was hungry and you gave me
said to the sensible ones, ”Give food; I was thirsty and you gave
us some of your oil: our lamps me drink; I was a stranger and you
are going out”. But they replied, made me welcome; naked and you
“There may not be enough for us clothed me, sick and you visited
and for you; you had better go to me, in prison and you came to see
those who sell it and buy some me.” Then the virtuous will say to
for yourselves”. They had gone off him in reply, “Lord, when did we
to buy it when the bridegroom see you hungry and feed you; or
arrived. Those who were ready thirsty and give you drink? When
went in with him to the wedding did we see you a stranger and
hall and the door was closed. The make you welcome; naked and
other bridesmaids arrived later. clothe you; sick or in prison and
“Lord, Lord,” they said, “open the go to see you?” And the King will
door for us.” But he replied, “I tell answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so
you solemnly, I do not know you”. far as you did this to one of the
So stay awake, because you do not least of these brothers of mine,
know either the day or the hour.’ you did it to me.” Next he will say
43. A reading from the holy to those on his left hand, “Go away
Gospel according to Matthew from me, with your curse upon
25:31–46 you, to the eternal fire prepared
Come, you whom my Father has for the devil and his angels. For I
bJelesussseds.aid to his disciples: ‘When was hungry and you never gave me
the Son of Man comes in his glory, food; I was thirsty and you never
escorted by all the angels, then gave me anything to drink; I was
he will take his seat on his throne a stranger and you never made me
of glory. All the nations will be welcome, naked and you never
assembled before him and he will clothed me, sick and in prison
separate men one from another and you never visited me.” Then
as the shepherd separates sheep it will be their turn to ask, “Lord
when did we see you hungry or
thirsty, a stranger or naked, sick
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your help?” Then he will answer, on the first day of the week they
“I tell you solemnly, in so far as went to the tomb, just as the sun
you neglected to do this to one of was rising. They had been saying
the least of these, you neglected to one another, ‘Who will roll
to do it to me.” And they will go away the stone for us from the
away to eternal punishment, and entrance to the tomb?’ But when
the virtuous to eternal life.’ they looked they could see that
44. A reading from the holy the stone — which was very big —
Gospel according to Mark 15:33– had already been rolled back.
39;16:1–6 On entering the tomb they saw a
Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed young man in a white robe seated
Whishleanst.the sixth hour came there on the right-hand side, and they
was darkness over the whole were struck with amazement. But
land until the ninth hour. And he said to them, ‘There is no need
at the ninth hour Jesus cried out for alarm. You are looking for Jesus
in a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama of Nazareth, who was crucified: he
sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My has risen, he is not here. See, here
God, My God, why have you is the place where they laid him.’
deserted me?’ When some of 45. A reading from the holy
those who stood by heard this, Gospel according to Mark 15:33–
they said, ‘Listen, he is calling on 39
Elijah.’ Someone ran and soaked Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed
a sponge in vinegar and, putting Whishleanst.the sixth hour came there
it on a reed, gave it him to drink was darkness over the whole land
saying, ‘Wait and see if Elijah will until the ninth hour. And at the
come to take him down.’ But Jesus ninth hour Jesus cried out in
gave a loud cry and breathed his a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama
last. And the veil of the Temple sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My
was torn in two from top to God, My God, why have you
bottom. The centurion, who was deserted me?’ When some of
standing in front of him, had seen those who stood by heard this,
how he had died and he said, ‘In they said, ‘Listen, he is calling on
truth this man was a son of God.’ Elijah.’ Someone ran and soaked
When the sabbath was over, Mary a sponge in vinegar and putting
of Magdala, Mary the mother of it on a reed, gave it him to drink
James, and Salome, bought spices saying, ‘Wait and see if Elijah will
with which to go and anoint him. come to take him down.’ But Jesus
And very early in the morning gave a loud cry and breathed his

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last. And the veil of the Temple was 47. A reading from the holy
torn in two from top to bottom. Gospel according to Luke 12:35–
The centurion, who was standing 40
in front of him, had seen how he
had died and he said, ‘In truth this JSetsaunsdsraeiaddtyo. his disciples: ‘See that
man was a son of God.’ you are dressed for action and

46. A reading from the holy have your lamps lit. Be like men
Gospel according to Luke 7:11– waiting for their master to return
17 from the wedding feast, ready
to open the door as soon as he
YJeosuunsgwmenant ,toI taeltloywoun tcoaglleetduNp.ain, comes and knocks. Happy those
servants whom the master finds
accompanied by his disciples and awake when he comes. I tell you
a great number of people. When solemnly, he will put on an apron,
he was near the gate of the town sit them down at table and wait on
it happened that a dead man was them. It may be in the second
being carried out for burial, the watch he comes, or in the third,
only son of his mother, and she but happy those servants if he finds
was a widow. And a considerable them ready. You may be quite sure
number of the townspeople were of this, that if the householder had
with her. When the Lord saw her known at what hour the burglar
he felt sorry for her. ‘Do not cry,’ would come, he would not have
he said. Then he went up and let anyone break through the wall
put his hand on the bier and the of his house. You too must stand
bearers stood still, and he said, ready, because the Son of Man
‘Young man, I tell you to get up’. is coming at an hour you do not
And the dead man sat up and expect.’
began to talk, and Jesus gave him
to his mother. Everyone was filled 48. A reading from the holy
with awe and praised God saying, Gospel according to Luke 23:33.
‘A great prophet has appeared 39–43
among us; God has visited his
people’. And this opinion of him Today you will be with me in
spread throughout Judaea and all Wparhaedniset.he soldiers reached the
over the countryside. place called The Skull, they

crucified Jesus there and the two
criminals also, one on the right,
the other on the left. One of the
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him. ‘Are you not the Christ?’ They found that the stone had
he said. ‘Save yourself and us as been rolled away from the tomb,
well.’ But the other spoke up and but on entering discovered that
rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of the body of the Lord Jesus was
God at all?’ he said. ‘You got the not there. As they stood there
same sentence as he did, but in our not knowing what to think, two
case we deserved it: we are paying men in brilliant clothes suddenly
for what we did. But this man appeared at their side. Terrified,
has done nothing wrong. Jesus,’ the women lowered their eyes. But
he said, ‘remember me when you the two men said to them, ‘Why
come into your kingdom.’ ‘Indeed, look among the dead for someone
I promise you,’ he replied, ‘today who is alive? He is not here; he has
you will be with me in paradise.’ risen.’

49. A reading from the holy 50. A reading from the holy
Gospel according to Luke 23:44- Gospel according to Luke 23:44–
46. 50. 52-53. 24:1-6 46 50. 52–53

Father, into your hands I commend Father, into your hands I commend
mIt ywsapsiraitb. out the sixth hour and, Imt ywsapsiriatb. out the sixth hour and
with the sun eclipsed, a darkness with the sun eclipsed, a darkness
came over the whole land until the came over the whole land until the
ninth hour. The veil of the Temple ninth hour. The veil of the temple
was torn right down the middle; was torn right down the middle,
and when Jesus had cried out in and when Jesus had cried out in
a loud voice, he said, ‘Father, into a loud voice, he said, ‘Father into
your hands I commit my spirit’. With your hands I commit my spirit”.
these words he breathed his last. With these words he breathed
Then a member of the council his last. Then a member of the
arrived, an upright and virtuous council arrived, an upright and
man named Joseph. This man virtuous man named Joseph. This
went to Pilate and asked for the man went to Pilate and asked for
body of Jesus. He then took it the body of Jesus. He then took
down, wrapped it in a shroud and it down, wrapped it in a shroud
put him in a tomb which was hewn and put him in a tomb which was
in stone in which no one had yet hewn in stone in which no one
been laid. On the first day of the had yet been laid.
week, at the first sign of dawn, the
women went to the tomb with the
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51. A reading from the holy and when they did not find the
Gospel according to Luke 24:13– body, they came back to tell us
35 they had seen a vision of angels
Was it not ordained that the Christ who declared he was alive. Some
should suffer and enter into his of our friends went to the tomb
Oglonryth? e first day of the week, two and found everything exactly as
of the disciples were on their way the women had reported, but of
to a village called Emmaus, seven him they saw nothing.’ Then he
miles from Jerusalem, and they said to them, ‘You foolish men! So
were talking together about all that slow to believe the full message of
had happened. Now as they talked the prophets! Was it not ordained
this over, Jesus himself came up that the Christ should suffer and
and walked by their side; but so enter into his glory?’ Then,
something prevented them from starting with Moses and going
recognising him. He said to them, through all the prophets, he
‘What matters are you discussing explained to them the passages
as you walk along?’ They stopped throughout the scriptures that
short, their faces downcast. Then were about himself. When they
one of them, called Cleopas, drew near to the village to which
answered him, ‘You must be the they were going, he made as if to
only person staying in Jerusalem go on; but they pressed him to stay
who does not know the things that with them. ‘It is nearly evening,’
have been happening there these they said, ‘and the day is almost
last few days.’ ‘What things?” he over.’ So he went in to stay with
asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth,’ them. Now while he was with them
they answered, ‘who proved he at table, he took the bread and said
was a great prophet by the things the blessing; then he broke it and
he said and did in the sight of God handed it to them. And their eyes
and of the whole people; and how were opened and they recognised
our chief priests and our leaders him; but he had vanished from
handed him over to be sentenced their sight. Then they said to each
to death, and had him crucified. other, ‘Did not our hearts burn
Our own hope had been that he within us as he talked to us on the
would be the one to set Israel free. road and explained the scriptures
And this is not all: two whole days to us?’ They set out that instant
have gone by since it all happened: and returned to Jerusalem. There
and some women from our group they found the eleven assembled
have astounded us; they went to together with their companions,
the tomb in the early morning, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is
true. The Lord has risen and has
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their story of what had happened Lord has risen and has appeared to
on the road and how they had Simon.’ Then they told their story
recognised him at the breaking of of what had happened on the road
bread. and how they had recognised him
52. A reading from the holy at the breaking of bread.
Gospel according to Luke 24:13– 53. A reading from the holy
W16a.s2i8t–n3o5t ordained that the Christ Gospel according to John 5:24–
should suffer and so enter into his 29
glory On the first day of the week, Whoever listens to my words and
two of the disciples were on their believes has passed from death to
way to a village called Emmaus, lJiefseu. s said to the Jews: I tell you
seven miles from Jerusalem, and most solemnly, whoever listens
they were talking together about to my words, and believes in
all that had happened. Now as the one who sent me has eternal
they talked this over, Jesus himself life; without being brought to
came up and walked by their side; judgement he has passed from
but something prevented them death to life.
from recognising him. When they I tell you most solemnly, the hour
drew near to the village to which will come — in fact it is here
they were going, he made as if to already — when the dead will hear
go on; but they pressed him to stay the voice of the Son of God, and
with them. ‘It is nearly evening,’ all who hear it will live. For the
they said, ‘and the day is almost Father, who is the source of life,
over.’ So he went in to stay with has made the Son the source of life;
them. Now while he was with them and, because he is the Son of Man,
at table, he took the bread and said has appointed him supreme judge.
the blessing; then he broke it and Do not be surprised at this, for the
handed it to them. And their eyes hour is coming when the dead will
were opened and they recognised leave their graves at the sound of
him; but he had vanished from his voice; those who did good will
their sight. Then they said to each rise again to life; and those who
other, ‘Did not our hearts burn did evil, to condemnation. I can
within us as he talked to us on the do nothing by myself; I can only
road and explained the scriptures judge as I am told to judge, and my
to us?’ They set out that instant judging is just, because my aim is
and returned to Jerusalem. There to do not my own will, but the will
they found the eleven assembled of him who sent me.’
together with their companions,
who said to them, ‘Yes it is true. The

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54. A reading from the holy the flesh of the Son of Man and
Gospel according to John 6:37– drink his blood, you will not have
40 life in you. Anyone who does eat
Whoever believes in the Son has my flesh and drink my blood has
eternal life, and I shall raise him up eternal life, and I shall raise him
Joensuthseslaaisdt dtoayt.he crowd: ‘All that up on the last day. For my flesh
the Father gives me will come to is real food and my blood is real
me, and whoever comes to me I drink. He who eats my flesh and
shall not turn him away; because drinks my blood lives in me and
I have come from heaven, not to I live in him. As I, who am sent
do my own will, but to do the will by the living Father, myself draw
of the one who sent me. Now the life from the Father, so whoever
will of him who sent me is that I eats me will draw life from me.
should lose nothing of all that he This is the bread come down from
has given to me, and that I should heaven; not like the bread our
raise it up on the last day. Yes, it is ancestors ate: they are dead, but
my Father’s will that whoever sees anyone who eats this bread will
the Son and believes in him shall live for ever.’
have eternal life, and that I shall 56. A reading from the holy
raise him up on the last day.’ Gospel according to John 11:17–
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55. A reading from the holy OI anm athrreivreinsugrreacttioBneathnadntyh,e lJiefesu. s
Gospel according to John 6:51– found that Lazarus had been in
58 the tomb for four days already.
Anyone who eats this bread has Bethany is only about two miles
eternal life, and I shall raise him up from Jerusalem, and many Jews
Joensuthse slaaisdt dtaoy. the crowd: ‘I am had come to Martha and Mary to
the living bread which has come sympathise with them over their
down from heaven. Anyone who brother. When Martha heard that
eats this bread will live for ever; Jesus had come she went to meet
and the bread that I shall give is him. Mary remained sitting in
my flesh, for the life of the world.’ the house. Martha said to Jesus,
Then the Jews started arguing ‘If you had been here, my brother
with one another: ‘How can this would not have died, but I know
man give us his flesh to eat?’ that, even now, whatever you ask
they said. Jesus replied: ‘I tell you of God, he will grant you’. ‘Your
most solemnly, if you do not eat brother,’ said Jesus to her, ‘will rise
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rise again at the resurrection on she threw herself at his feet, saying,
the last day’. Jesus said: ‘I am the ‘Lord, if you had been here, my
resurrection and the life. If anyone brother would not have died.’ At
believes in me, even though he the sight of her tears, and those of
dies he will live, and whoever lives the Jews who followed her, Jesus
and believes in me will never die. said in great distress, with a sigh
Do you believe this?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ that came straight from the heart,
she said, ‘I believe that you are the ‘Where have you put him?’ They
Christ, the Son of God, the one said, ‘Lord, come and see’. Jesus
who was to come into this world.’ wept; and the Jews said, ‘See how
57. A reading from the holy much he loved him!’
Gospel according to John 11:21– But there were some who
27 remarked, ‘He opened the eyes of
MI aamrththaesraeisdurtroecJteiosunsa, n‘Idf tyhoeulifhea.d the blind man, could he not have
been here, my brother would not prevented this man’s death?’ Still
have died, but I know that, even sighing, Jesus reached the tomb:
now, whatever you ask of God, it was a cave with a stone to close
he will grant you’. ‘Your brother,’ the opening. Jesus said, ‘Take the
said Jesus to her, ‘will rise again.’ stone away.’ Martha said to him,
Martha said, ‘I know he will rise ‘Lord, by now he will smell; this
again at the resurrection on the is the fourth day.’ Jesus replied,
last day’. Jesus said: ‘I am the ‘Have I not told you that if you
resurrection and the life. If anyone believe you will see the glory
believes in me, even though he of God?’ So they took away the
dies he will live, and whoever lives stone. Then Jesus lifted up his eyes
and believes in me will never die. and said: ‘Father, I thank you for
Do you believe this?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ hearing my prayer. I knew indeed
she said, ‘I believe that you are the that you always hear me, but I
Christ, the Son of God, the one speak for the sake of all these who
who was to come into this world.’ stand round me, so that they may
58. A reading from the holy believe it was you who sent me.’
Gospel according to John 11:32– When he had said this, he cried in
45 a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, here! Come
LMaazrayruths,ecsoimsteeroouft.Lazarus went to out!’ The dead man came out, his
Jesus, and as soon as she saw him feet and hands bound with bands
of stuff and a cloth round his face.
Jesus said to them, ‘Unbind him,
let him go free.’ Many of the Jews
who had come to visit Mary and
had seen what he did believed in
him.

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59. A reading from the holy Anyone who loves his life loses it;
Gospel according to John 12:23– anyone who hates his life in this
28 world will keep it for the eternal
If a wheat grain dies, it yields a rich life. If a man serves me, he must
Jheasruvsessta. id to his disciples: ‘Now follow me, wherever I am, my
the hour has come for the Son of servant will be there too. If anyone
Man to be glorified. I tell you, most serves me, my Father will honour
solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls him.’
on the ground and dies, it remains 61. A reading from the holy
only a single grain; but if it dies, Gospel according to John 14:1–6
it yields a rich harvest. Anyone There are many rooms in my
who loves his life loses it; anyone FJeastuhsers’asihdotuoseh.is disciples: ‘Do not
who hates his life in this world will let your hearts be troubled. Trust
keep it for the eternal life. If a man in God still, and trust in me. There
serves me, he must follow me, are many rooms in my Father’s
wherever I am my servant will he house; if there were not, I should
there too. If anyone serves me, my have told you. I am going now to
Father will honour him. Now my prepare a place for you, and after
soul is troubled. What shall I say: I have gone and prepared you a
Father, save me from this hour? place, I shall return to take you
But it is for this very reason that with me; so that where I am you
I have come to this hour. Father, may be too. You know the way
glorify your name!’ A voice came to the place where I am going.’
from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, Thomas said, ‘Lord, we do not
and I will glorify it again.’ know where you are going, so how
60. A reading from the holy can we know the way?’ Jesus said:
Gospel according to John 12:23– ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the
26 Life. No one can come to the
If a wheat grain dies, it yields a rich Father except through me.’
Jheasruvsessta. id to his disciples: ‘Now 62. A reading from the holy
the hour has come for the Son Gospel according to John 17:24–
of Man to be glorified. I tell you, 26
most solemnly, unless a wheat I want them to be with me where
grain falls on the ground and dies, JIeasmus. raised his eyes to heaven and
it remains only a single grain; but said: ‘Father, I want those you have
if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.

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given me to be with me where scripture perfectly he said: ‘I am
I am, so that they may always thirsty’. A jar full of vinegar stood
see the glory you have given me there, so putting a sponge soaked
because you loved me before the in the vinegar on a hyssop stick
foundation of the world. Father, they held it up to his mouth.
Righteous One, the world has not After Jesus had taken the vinegar
known you, but I have known you, he said, ‘It is accomplished’; and
and these have known that you bowing his head he gave up his
have sent me. I have made your spirit.
name known to them and will It was Preparation Day, and to
continue to make it known so that prevent the bodies remaining on
the love with which you loved me the cross during sabbath—since
may be in them, and so that I may that sabbath was a day of special
be in them.’ solemnity—the Jews asked Pilate
63. A reading from the holy to have the legs broken and the
Gospel according to John 19:17– bodies taken away. Consequently
18. 25–30 the soldiers came and broke the
Bowing his head he gave up his legs of the first man who had been
Cspairrirty. ing his own cross, Jesus went crucified with him and then of the
out of the city to the place of the other. When they came to Jesus,
skull or, as it was called in Hebrew, they found he was already dead,
Golgotha, where they crucified and so instead of breaking his legs
him with two others, one on either one of the soldiers pierced his side
side with Jesus in the middle. with a lance; and immediately
Near the cross of Jesus stood his there came out blood and water.
mother and his mother’s sister, This is the evidence of one who
Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary saw it—trustworthy evidence, and
of Magdala. Seeing his mother he knows he speaks the truth—and
and the disciple he loved standing he gives it so that you may believe
near her, Jesus said to his mother, as well. Because all this happened
‘Woman, this is your son’. Then to to fulfil the words of scripture: Not
the disciple he said, ‘This is your one bone of his will be broken; and
mother’ again, in another place scripture
After this, Jesus knew that says: They will look on the one
everything had now been whom they have pierced. After
completed, and to fulfil the this, Joseph of Arimathaea, who
was a disciple of Jesus—though a
secret one because he was afraid
of the Jews - asked Pilate to let him

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remove the body of Jesus. Pilate Hymns are always a beautiful way
gave permission, so they came and of praying a prayer in song with one
took it away. Nicodemus came as another.
well — the same one who had first
come to Jesus at night-time —and
he brought a mixture of myrrh and Saint Augustine said,
aloes weighing about a hundred “He who sings, prays twice.”

pounds. On the page opposite there is a col-

lection of hymns that we sing in our
Parish Church. They include many
of the old favourites, which are well
The most chosen Gospel is: known. There are also many hymns

61. A reading from the holy with a distinct message of hope,
Gospel according to John 14:1–6 peace or love that you may wish to
instil in the hearts and minds of your
There are many rooms in my loved ones on the day of your funer-
JFeastuhsers’asihdotuoseh.is disciples: ‘Do not al.
let your hearts be troubled. Trust
in God still, and trust in me. There For a service you only need at most
are many rooms in my Father’s 3 hymns, depending whether or not
house; if there were not, I should you have chosen a piece of music
have told you. from a Cd. It is always best to choose
a hymn as people do like to join in
I am going now to prepare a place rather than sit and listen to a CD
for you, and after I have gone and track.
prepared you a place, I shall return
to take you with me; so that where
I am you may be too. You know For a Requiem Mass you will need
the way to the place where I am at most 5 hymns, again, depending
going.’ Thomas said, ‘Lord, we do whether or not you would want to
not know where you are going, so sing the psalm.
how can we know the way?’
The easiest way is to tick the ones
Jesus said: ‘I am the Way, the Truth you would like and then following
and the Life. No one can come to the planning sheet at the back decide
the Father except through me.’ which hymn you want to go where. If

in doubt or if you get stuck, give me a
call - I’m always here to help.
28 Fr. Simon.

OAlpl ethneinngatHioynmsnofStuhgegEeastritohns OBefcfearutsoertyhHe yLmornd SisumggyeSsthieopnhserd
All things bright and Beautiful Bless the Lord my soul
Be thou my vision Blest are the pure in heart
Christ be our light Blest be the Lord
Day is done but love unfailing Bread of Life
Dear Lord and father of Mankind Breathe on me Breath of God
Fill my house unto the fullest Bring flowers of the rarest
Follow me, follow me Father, I place into your hands
For all the Saints Father, we adore you
Guide me o, thou great redeemer Fill my house unto the fullest
I know that my redeemer lives Follow me, follow me
I the lord of sea and sky From Heaven you came helpless babe
In Christ alone Gifts of Bread and Wine
In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful Give me a new Heart
Let all mortal flesh keep silence I the lord of sea and sky
Lead, kindly light In bread we bring you Lord.
Lord for tomorrow and its needs Lord accept the gifts we offer
Lord of all hopefulness Lord for tomorrow and its needs
Love divine, all loves excelling Lord make me a means of your peace
Morning has broken Make me a channel of your peace
O Lord all the world belongs to you Take our bread
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
The Church’s one foundation is Jesus ACboimdemWunitihonMHe ymn Suggestions
The day, thou gavest, Lord, is ended As I kneel before you

PAsbaidlme WSuitghgeMsteions Be still and know I am with you
As the deer pants for the water Be still and know that I am God
Because the Lord is my Shepherd
Come back to me with all your heart Bind us together, Lord
Give me a new Heart Bless the Lord my soul
God is love; his the care Blest are the pure in heart
God of mercy and compassion Blest be the Lord
Guide me o, thou great redeemer Bread of Life
I know that my redeemer lives Breathe on me Breath of God
I the lord of sea and sky Christ be beside me
Lord make me a means of your peace Christ be our light
Make me a channel of your peace Come back to me with all your heart
O let all who thirst Do not be afraid
O Lord my God, when I in awesome... Father, we adore you
O the love of my Lord is the essence From Heaven you came helpless babe
The day, thou gavest, Lord, is ended Give me a new Heart
The King of Love my shepherd is God of mercy and compassion
The Lord’s my Shpherd Guide me o, thou great redeemer
The love we have for you, my Lord How lovely on the mountains
Unless a grain of wheat shall fall I am the bread of life
Walk with me, O my Lord I know that my redeemer lives
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord I the lord of sea and sky
I watch the sunrise
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I will be with you I will be with you
In Christ alone In Christ alone
In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful
Let all mortal flesh keep silence Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Lead, kindly light Lead, kindly light
Let all that is within me Lord of all hopefulness
Let there be love shared among us Love divine, all loves excelling
Lord accept the gifts we offer My God loves me
Lord, I know you are near O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Lord make me a means of your peace Praise to the Holiest in the heights
Make me a channel of your peace Sweet Heart of Jesus
My God loves me Sweet Saviour, bless us er we go
O let all who thirst The Church’s one foundation is Jesus
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder The day, thou gavest, Lord, is ended
O Sacred Heart Thine be the Glory
O the love of my Lord is the essence Walk with me, O my Lord
Soul of my Saviour Hymns to Our Lady- to be used as a
Sweet Heart of Jesus Final Hymn
Sweet Saviour, bless us er we go Bring flowers of the rarest
The King of Love my shepherd is Hail, Queen of Heaven
The Lord’s my Shepherd Mary, most holy, from your hands falling
The love we have for you, my Lord O Lady, full of God’s own grace
This is my body Sing of Mary, pure and lowly
Unless a grain of wheat shall fall
Walk with me, O my Lord

Final Hymn Alphabetical List of Hymn Suggestions
Abide With Me Abide With Me
All my hope on God is founded All my hope on God is founded
Be still and know I am with you All the nations of the Earth
Be still and know that I am God All things bright and Beautiful
Be thou my vision As I kneel before you
Christ be beside me As the deer pants for the water
Christ be our light Be still and know I am with you
Day is done but love unfailing Be still and know that I am God
Dear Lord and father of Mankind Be thou my vision
Do not be afraid Because the Lord is my Shepherd
For all the Saints Bind us together, Lord
From Heaven you came helpless babe Bless the Lord my soul
God is love; his the care Blest are the pure in heart
God of mercy and compassion Blest be the Lord
Guide me o, thou great redeemer Bread of Life
I know that my redeemer lives Breathe on me Breath of God
I the lord of sea and sky Bring flowers of the rarest
I watch the sunrise 30 Christ be beside me

Christ be our light O Lady, full of God’s own grace
Come back to me with all your heart O let all who thirst
Day is done but love unfailing O Lord all the world belongs to you
Dear Lord and father of Mankind O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Do not be afraid O Sacred Heart
Father, I place into your hands O the love of my Lord is the essence
Father, we adore you Of the fathers love begotten
Fill my house unto the fullest On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
Follow me, follow me Peace, perfect peace is the gift from Christ
For all the Saints Praise to the Holiest in the heights
From Heaven you came helpless babe Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
Gifts of Bread and Wine Sing of Mary, pure and lowly
Give me a new Heart Sing to the Mountains
God is love; his the care Soul of my Saviour
God of mercy and compassion Sweet Heart of Jesus
Guide me o, thou great redeemer Sweet Saviour, bless us er we go
Hail, Queen of Heaven Take our bread
How lovely on the mountains The Church’s one foundation is Jesus
I am the bread of life The day, thou gavest, Lord, is ended
I know that my redeemer lives The King of Love my shepherd is
I the lord of sea and sky The Lord’s my Shepherd
I watch the sunrise The love we have for you, my Lord
I will be with you Thine be the Glory
In bread we bring you Lord. This is my body
In Christ alone Though the mountains may fall
In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful To Jesus, heart all burning
Let all mortal flesh keep silence Unless a grain of wheat shall fall
Lead, kindly light Vaster far than any ocean
Let all that is within me Walk with me, O my Lord
Let there be love shared among us We plough the fields and scatter
Lord accept the gifts we offer What a friend we have in Jesus
Lord for tomorrow and its needs When I survey the wondrous Cross
Lord, I know you are near You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Lord, Jesus, think on me
Lord make me a means of your peace These are only suggestions. If you have
Lord of all hopefulness any further hymns you would like
Love divine, all loves excelling to use write them below and ask the
Love is His word Priest if they are suitable for either,
Make me a channel of your peace your Funeral Service or Requiem
Mary, most holy, from your hands falling Mass.
May the Choirs of Angels
Morning has broken
My God loves me
Now thank we all our God
O God, our help in ages past

Set A : Bidding Prayers Set B : Bidding Prayers

Priest: For those who live a good life, Presider: If we trust in God, and have
the hour of death is transformed into as our top priority to live life pleasing to
an hour of glory, because God gives him, he will take care of us in life and
them the crown of eternal life. Let us in death. Let us pray with confidence to
pray to God in our hour of loss. our Father in our hour of need.

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RsnrahynoeedwaC/dhrhreeeerrsci:ufseitrniNrviwese.chottfenhiodoeunftocg.hrrhLoetuowrrstandhcw,eoehi;fteghmeaoterahoryuidnsssa.hdflieegg/alhhothte-; pLhRlioeasracddfeaeiinorli:fnyTglohisgua,hrtatmC,nhdherraicbpsyrpt.iimnngeasyhspeara/nrhddiompnehtaoecrea/.
tRfguehiserve.aiendmngeeesrsr:sschTyfeho/orahftehGteehorne/ddhh,uisagrraesdidinsnhmshi.peaLrys/o, hatrnhdimrd, ohsufeougarfhr-- LlRooevraeddoeinnr:tyhToohusaretmwJehersocuyms. omurany Nlo.opkasswinitgh.
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LdRroearawdd,ehrin:esaTprhiuraastt.iaollnwfhroomknheewr/hNis. mlifaey. lomRkiuigenehrargdtcd,reyeo.rhlm:aatTpivhpoeaifsnt ehaaslneslad,tvhaefennrid.deneLpadodesra,,dcemesipnaieyncyifaoitnlhuldyer
Rswaeiyta…hdeMHr:aaTriyol,Mgoeuathrryeh…rewaveejnoliynmouorthperrayaenrds swRaeiyta…hdeMHr:aaTriyol,Mgoeuathrryeh…rewaveejnoliynmouorthperrayaenrds

Priest: Lord may you support us all
day long, till the shadows lengthen, Presider: Lord may you support us all the
and evening falls, and the busy world day long, till the shadows lengthen and
is hushed, and the fever of life is over, evening falls, and the busy world is hushed,
and our work is done; then in your and the fever of life is over, and our work is
mercy, Lord, grant us a safe lodging, a done; then in your mercy Lord, grant us a
holy rest, and peace at last. We ask this safe lodging, a holy rest, and a peace at last.
through Christ our Lord. 32 We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

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The Eulogy.

It may seem strange having to write facts about yourself, for your Eulogy
but, you would be surprised how many people find it hard to remember key
facts when coping with grief. You can help them by jotting down your own
details. Please feel free to put down your own thoughts. Best way is to keep
it up-beat!
Below, you will find a series of questions to help you put together your Eulogy
The Priest can then use your answers to put together your final Eulogy with the
help of your family.

When were you born?
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Who were your parents?
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Do you have any brothers and sisters? If so, list their names in order of eldest
first.
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Where did you grow up/live? What’s your fondest memory from being young?
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When you left school what did you do? Did you go to college, university or
did you get a job?
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What was your first proper job?
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Did you ever Marry? What was your day like?
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What is/was your partners name? What can you tell about him/her about?
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Where did you meet each other?
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What was it about your partner that ‘caught’ your eye?
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Where do/did you live together?
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How many children did you have? List their names in order of the eldest first.
What can you tell me about them?
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What jobs did you have? Anything that interested you?
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Do you have any hobbies that filled you with life?
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What are you like as a person? What would people say about you?
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Where is your favourite destination to go on holidays? What is your most
memorable holiday and why?
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Where you lucky enough to have any grand children? Perhaps you even had
great- grandchildren. If so what did you like doing with them?
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What are your fondest memories of your life? What was the funniest moment
of your life?
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If you could leave a final thought for your friends and loved ones what would
it be? What wisdom would you like to pass on to them?
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Extra space, if needed.
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CREMATORIUM SERVICE For a SERVICE AT THE CREMATORIUM only

1. Music on Entrance
You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________

2. Scripture Reading
This is chosen from any of the readings (1 to 8 or 16 to 39)

I have chosen reading number: __________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

3. Psalm
You are able to sing a hymn or read a psalm (9 to 15)

I would like to sing the following hymn

hymn: ____________________________________


Or you can choose to read a psalm.
I have chosen Psalm reading number: _____
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

3. Gospel Reading
This is chosen from readings (40 to 63)
I have chosen reading number: ___________
The Priest will read this at the service.

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4. Bidding Prayers This is chosen from sets A, B, C, or D.
I have chosen set : ______________________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

5. Eulogy I have prepared the basics of my Eulogy by
answering the questions on pages 34 to 39.
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

6. Music on Exit You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________


7. Curtains I would like the curtains to be open / closed.

8. Collection. I would like a collection to be taken for

________________________________________________
only / and / for The Catholic Church Parish Building Fund.

Please remember us in your Will by leaving us a legacy
to help your Parish Church.

With your help and generosity we can ensure that a Catholic Church would
be well maintained for future generations in our area.

I would like a Mass of Remembrance said in honour of my Memory and for
the Peace of My Soul when I have died on a regular basis.

I would like to bequeath £_____.__ for Masses to be said for:
Name: _____________________________________________

For a SERVICE IN THE CHURCH without the MASS
followed by CREMATION or BURIAL

1. Music on Entrance
You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________
SERVICE IN CHURCH
Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________

2. Scripture Reading
This is chosen from any of the readings (1 to 8 or 16 to 39)

I have chosen reading number: __________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

3. Psalm
You are able to sing a hymn or read a psalm (9 to 15)

I would like to sing the following hymn

hymn: ____________________________________


Or you can choose to read a psalm.
I have chosen Psalm reading number: _____
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

3. Gospel Reading
This is chosen from readings (40 to 63)
I have chosen reading number: ___________
The Priest will read this at the service.

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4. Bidding Prayers This is chosen from sets A, B, C, or D.
I have chosen set : ______________________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

5. Eulogy I have prepared the basics of my Euology by
answering the questions on pages 34 to 39.
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

6. Music on Exit You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________


7. Collection. I would like a collection to be taken for

________________________________________________
only/ and/ for The Catholic Church Parish Building Fund.

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Please remember us in your Will by leaving us a legacy
to help your Parish Church.

With your help and generosity we can ensure that a Catholic Church would
be well maintained for future generations in our area.

I would like a Mass of Remebrance said in honour of my Memory and for
the Peace of My Soul when I have died on a regular basis.

I would like to bequeath £_____.__ for Masses to be said for:
Name: _____________________________________________

AFTER SERVICE IN CHURCH AFTER A SERVICE IN CHURCH
AT THE CREMATORIUM

8. Music on Entrance
You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________

9. Music on Exit
You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________


10. Curtains I would like the curtains

to be left open / closed.

AFTER A SERVICE IN CHURCH
AT THE GRAVESIDE

It is not necessary for you to worry about
picking any final words or prayers as
there is already a set to follow for
a graveside burial.



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REQUIEM MASS IN CHURCH For a REQUIEM MASS IN CHURCH

I would like my Funeral Mass Saint Joseph’s, Loftus.
Our Lady’s, Staithes.
to take place at:
Saint Anthony’s, Brotton.

1. Music on Entrance You are able to have a Hymn

Name: ______________________________

2. Old Testament Reading
This is chosen from Old Testament Readings 1 to 8
I have chosen reading number: __________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

3. Psalm You are able to sing a hymn or read a psalm
I would like to sing the following hymn

____________________________________


Or you can choose a psalm to be read.(9 to 15)
I have chosen Psalm reading number: _____
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

4. New Testament Reading

This is chosen from New Testament Readings (16 to 39)
I have chosen reading number: __________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

5. Gospel Reading
This is chosen from the Gospel Readings (40 to 63)
I have chosen reading number: ___________

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6. Bidding Prayers This is chosen from sets A,B, C or D from page
I have chosen set : ______________________
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

7. Music for Offertory You are able to have a Hymn

Name: ______________________________

8. Music at Holy Communion You are able to have a Hymn

Name: ______________________________

9. Eulogy I have prepared the basics of my Eulogy by
answering the questions on pages x to x.
I would like the Priest or

Name: _____________________to read this.

10. Music on Exit You are able to have a Hymn
Name: ______________________________


11. Collection. I would like a collection to be taken for

_________________________________________________

only / and / for The Catholic Church Parish Building Fund.

Please remember us in your Will by leaving us a legacy
to help your Parish Church.

With your help and generosity we can ensure that a Catholic Church would be
well maintained for future generations in our area.

I would like a Mass of Remembrance said in honour of my Memory and for the
Peace of My Soul when I have died on a regular basis.

I would like to bequeath £_____.___ for Masses to be said for:

Name: _____________________________________________

AFTER THE REQUIEM MASS AFTER A SERVICE IN CHURCH
AT THE CREMATORIUM

12. Music on Entrance
You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________

13. Music on Exit
You are able to have either a Hymn or a CD.

Hymn Name: ______________________________

Or Cd: ______________________________

Cd Track: ______________________________


14. Curtains I would like the curtains

to be left open / closed.

AFTER A SERVICE IN CHURCH
AT THE GRAVESIDE

It is not necessary for you to worry about
picking any final words or prayers as
there is already a set to follow for
a graveside burial.

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