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Rite of Christian Funerals

St. Teresa's Parish 120 Mundy Pond Rd.

St. John's, NL, A1E 1V1 t 709.579.0065 f 709.579.3804

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE BEREAVEMENT BOOK

Pages Order in Book 1 Form for Rite of Christian Funeral (Adult and Child) 1 Form for Music Selections 1 Overview 1 Outline of the Rite 1 Funeral Music Policies, St. Teresa's Parish 1 Letter from the Bishop regarding Eulogies 1-4 Catholic Funerals and Eulogies, the Pall and the Flag (CCCB) 1-4 Catholics and Cremation (CCCB) Index for Old Testament Readings 1-20 Old Testament Readings Index for New Testament Readings 1-20 New Testament Readings Index for Gospel Readings 1-24 Gospel Readings Index for Prayers of the Faithful 1-4 Adult (Male) - A, B, C and D 5-8 Adult (Female) - E, F, G and H 9-10 Child (Boy) - I and J 11-12 Child (Girl) - K and L 13 Child who died before birth - M 1 Order of Service - Sample 1 List of Other Readings 1 Index

St. Teresa's Parish, 120 Mundy Pond Rd., St. John's, NL, A1E 1V1 t 709.579.0065 f 709.579.3804 www.stteresa.ca

(Pastoral Care Representative Initials) _________________ (* Readings the church recommends as suitable for Children)

RITE OF CHRISTIAN FUNERAL FOR

an Adult X a Child

Placement of the Pall by: the Family St. Teresa's Funeral Servers

Name of the Deceased: Family Contact:

Presider: Fr. Tony Bidgood Fr. Rich Luberti Fr. Roy Thomas

Date and Time of the Funeral: Pastoral Care:

Date & Time of Vigil:

OT Readings for an Adult: Read by: Page 1 Job 19:23-27 2 Proverbs 31:10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31 3 Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 4 Song of Songs 2:8-14 5 Song of Songs 8:6-7 6 Wisdom 3:1-2, 5-9 7 Wisdom 4:7-10, 13-15 8 Sirach 44:1, 10-15 9 *Isaiah 25:6-9 10 Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 11 Isaiah 41:8-10, 13-14 12 Isaiah 57:15, 18-19 13 Isaiah 61:1-3 14 Isaiah 65:17-21 15 *Lamentations 3:22-26 16 Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-16 17 Ezekiel 37:1, 4-6, 12-14 18 Daniel 12:1-3 19 Micah 6:6-8 20 Zephaniah 3:16-17, 20

NT Readings for an Adult: Read by:

1 Acts 10:34-43 2 Romans 5:5-11 3 Romans 5:18-21 4 *Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 5 Romans 8:14-23 6 Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 7 *Romans 14:7-9 8 *1 Corinthians 15:20-23 9 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 57 10 2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1 11 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-9

12 Philippians 3:20-21 13 *1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18 14 2 Timothy 2:8, 11-13 15 2 Timothy 4:6-8 16 1 John 3:1-2 17 1 John 3:14, 16 18 Revelation 14:13 19 Revelation 20:11-12, 15-21:1 20 *Revelation 21:1a, 3-5a

Gospel Readings for an Adult: The Gospel is ordinarily chosen by the Priest.

1 Matthew 5:1-12a 2 *Matthew 11:27-30 3 Matthew 25:1-13 4&5 Matthew 25:31-46 6 *Mark 10:13-16 7&8 Mark 15:33-39, 16:1-6 9 Luke 7:11-17 10 Luke 12:35-40 11 Luke 23:33, 39-43 12 Luke 23:44-46, 50, 52-53, 24:1-6a

13&14 Luke 24:13-35 15 John 5:24-29 16 John 6:37-40 17 John 6:51-58a 18 John 11:17-27 19&20 John 11:32-40 21 John 12:23-28 22 John 14:1-6 23 John 17:24-26 24 John 19:17-18, 25-30

Prayers of the Faithful for an Adult: Read by: Male A B C D Female E F G H

Gift Bearers: (Omit for Rite outside of Mass) (1) (2)


(Pastoral Care Representative Initials) _________________

RITE OF CHRISTIAN FUNERAL FOR

an Adult a Child X

Baptized Unbaptized




Date & Time of Vigil:

FOR THE FUNERAL OF A CHILD

OT Readings - Baptized or Unbaptized Child: Read by: Page 9 Isaiah 25:6-9 15 Lamentations 3:22-26

NT Readings - Baptized Child: (no NT reading for Unbaptized Child) Read by: Page 4 Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 7 Romans 14:7-9 8 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 13 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18 20 Revelation 21:1a, 3-5a

Gospel Readings - Baptized or Unbaptized Child: The Gospel is ordinarily chosen by the Priest. If

the family of the deceased wishes otherwise, please notify the Bereavement Team.

Page 2 Matthew 11:27-30 6 Mark 10:13-16

Prayers of the Faithful for a Child: Read by:

Baptized Boy I J Girl K L

Unbaptized Boy M N Girl O P

Before Birth Q

Gift Bearers: (Omit for Rite outside of Mass) (1)

(2)


Music Director’s approval sought if selections made other than standard ___ (Pastoral Care Representative Initials) _________________

MUSIC SELECTIONS (If desired) RITE OF CHRISTIAN FUNERAL FOR




* Note: Hymns with "Alleluia" are not sung during Lent and instrumentals are not permitted during Lent.

Entrance All People That on Earth Do Dwell, Gather III 853 Amazing Grace, Gather III 645 At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing, Gather III 536 Be Not Afraid, Gather III 683 Father, We Thank You, Who Have Planted, Gather III 632 *For All the Saints, Gather III 884 Here I Am, Lord, Gather III 777 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Gather III 593 Jerusalem, My Happy Home, Gather III 870 *Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Gather III 619 Lord of All Hopefulness, Gather III 663 Now Thank We All Our God, Gather III 636 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Gather III 616 *Seek Ye First, Gather III 658 We Walk by Faith, Gather III 680 You Are Near, Gather III 695

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23 My Shepherd Is the Lord (vs 1, 2, 3, 4), Gather III 34

Psalm 34 The Cry of the Poor, Gather III 47

Psalm 51 Have Mercy, Lord (vs 1, 2, 6, 7), Gather III 53

Psalm 63 My Soul Is Thirsting (vs 1, 2, 3), Gather III 56

Psalm 89 Forever I Will Sing, Gather III 64

Offertory (Omit for Rite outside of Mass) Day Is Done, Gather III 858 Dwelling Place, Gather III 678 Jerusalem, My Happy Home, Gather III 870 *Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Gather III 619 Like a Shepherd, Gather III 402 Make Me A Channel of Your Peace, Gather III 828 Shelter Me O God, Gather III 717 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling, Gather III 963 You Are Mine, Gather III 721

Communion (Omit for Rite outside of Mass) Draw Near, Gather III 935 Eat This Bread, Gather III 941 I Receive the Living God, Gather III 916 Take and Eat, Gather III 950 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, Gather III 940 I Am the Bread of Life, Gather III 945

Last Farewell In Paradisum (May Choirs of Angels), Gather III 977 I know That My Redeemer Lives, Gather III 973 May Holy Angels Lead You, Gather III 978 Song of the Angels Departure from the Church All People That on Earth Do Dwell, Gather III 853 Amazing Grace, Gather III 645 Father, We Thank You, Who Have Planted, Gather III 632 How Great Thou Art, Gather III 578 Lord of All Hopefulness, Gather III 663 Now Thank We All Our God, Gather III 636 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Gather III 616 *Seek Ye First, Gather III 658 We Walk by Faith, Gather III 680

Be assured that St. Teresa’s Music Ministry will do its best to assist you with its expertise in this time of grief. See ST. TERESA'S PARISH, FUNERAL MUSIC POLICIES in the Bereavement Book for more information.

Music Director and Musician, Megan Buffett, 725-0051


Music Director’s approval sought if selections made other than standard ___ (Pastoral Care Representative Initials) _________________

MUSIC SELECTIONS (If desired) RITE OF CHRISTIAN FUNERAL FOR




* Note: Hymns with "Alleluia" are not sung during Lent and instrumentals are not permitted during Lent.

Seasonal Music

Advent O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Gather III 395 Creator of the Stars of Night, Gather III 420 People, Look East, Gather III 409 On Jordan’s Bank, Gather III 418 Come, O Long Expected Jesus, Gather III 403 The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns, Gather III 414

Saviour of the Nations, Come, Gather III 421 Christmas Joy to the World, Gather III 437 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Gather III 424 O Come, All Ye Faithful/Adeste Fideles, Gather III 439 O Little Town of Bethlehem, Gather III 446 Angels We Have Heard on High, Gather III 430 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, Gather III 440 Angels, from the Realms of Glory, Gather III 438 Of the Father’s Love Begotten, Gather III 427 Once In Royal David’s City, Gather III 455 As with Gladness Men of Old, Gather III 465 The First Nowell, Gather III 460 What Star Is This, Gather III 461

Lent The Glory of These Forty Days, Gather III 481 Jerusalem, My Destiny, Gather III 492 Hosea, Gather III 484 Forty Days and Forty Nights, Gather III 483 Parce Domine, Gather III 473 Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days, Gather III 479 O Sacred Head Surrounded, Gather III 512 Easter Sing with All the Saints in Glory, Gather III 539 O Sons and Daughters, Gather III 532 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain, Gather III 533 I Know That My Redeemer Lives, Gather III 527 Now the Green Blade Rises, Gather III 537 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Gather III 540 The Strife Is O’er, Gather III 525 Alleluia No. 1 (Give Thanks to the Risen Lord), Gather III 524

Be assured that St. Teresa’s Music Ministry will do its best to assist you with its expertise in this time of grief. See ST. TERESA'S PARISH, FUNERAL MUSIC POLICIES in the Bereavement Book for more information.

Music Director and Musician, Megan Buffett, 725-0051

The Pastoral Staff and the worshipping community of St. Teresa's Parish extend to you and your family sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one. It is our hope that the funeral liturgy we will celebrate with you will offer some comfort at this very difficult time. If you would like to choose the Scripture passages for the funeral liturgy, or if you would like to have someone special proclaim the readings, please feel free to make selections from this book. Selecting the best suited readings and prayers will be easier if you recall the life of the person who has died, and remember their commitments, joys and values. If this task is too difficult for you at this time, please let us know and we will select read-ings and provide a reader from the parish. We would also be happy to help you choose appropriate music. The parish will provide Music Ministers. For your convenience and in an effort to remove some of the burden from you at this time, the Music Director would be pleased to choose music appropriate for your loved one's funeral. If you have a favourite hymn please feel free to ask for it. Appropriate music has been included in this book. There are usually three readings at a funeral liturgy:

the First Reading, from the Old Testament, which you may choose; the Second Reading, from the New Testament, which you may also choose; and the Gospel Reading, which is chosen and read by the Priest.

Special readings and prayers for a child who has died, for an unbaptized child and for a child lost through miscarriage or stillbirth have been included here as the death of a child is a very particular kind of grief. For your information, the First Reading is proclaimed immediately after the priest says the opening prayer. This is followed by the singing of the Responsorial Psalm. The Sec-ond Reading immediately follows the Psalm. The Cantor then intones the Gospel Ac-clamation, after which the Priest reads the Gospel. Following the Gospel, there is a brief homily. It should be noted that this is not the time to eulogize our loved ones. This is usually done at the funeral home Wake Service. The focus of the homily is the redemption of humankind by a loving and gracious God. There is no Creed after the homily. The Prayers of the Faithful, which you may choose, are read after the priest has returned to the Presider's Chair. He will read a short introduc-tory prayer to the Intercessions (Prayers of the Faithful). As he is reciting this prayer, the reader should go to the pulpit. You may also wish to choose someone to bring up the gifts of Bread and Wine. We en-courage the participation of many close friends and relatives in the liturgy. Please take a moment to fill out the enclosed form indicating your choice of readings, readers and gift bearers.

ST. TERESA'S PARISH OUTLINE OF THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS

WITHIN MASS

Introductory Rites Sign of the Cross Greeting [Placing the Pall] Entrance Procession Processional Hymn [Penitential Rite] Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word Readings First Reading from the Old Testament Responsorial Psalm Second Reading from the New Testament Gospel Acclamation Gospel Homily General Intercessions (Prayers of the Faithful) Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Communion Rite Communion Hymn Final Commendation Invitation to Prayer [Signs of Farewell] Song of Farewell Prayer of Commendation Procession to the Place of Committal Recessional Hymn

OUTSIDE MASS Introductory Rites Sign of the Cross Greeting [Placing the Pall] Entrance Procession Processional Hymn [Penitential Rite] Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word Readings First Reading from the Old Testament Responsorial Psalm Second Reading from the New Testament Gospel Acclamation Gospel Homily General Intercessions (Prayers of the Faithful) The Lord's Prayer Final Commendation Invitation to Prayer [Signs of Farewell] Song of Farewell Prayer of Commendation Procession to the Place of Committal Recessional Hymn

"Acolyte" means a candle bearer or those who assist at a Mass; "Cantor" means a person who sings; "Celebrant" means the priest presiding at a Mass; "Concelebrant" means another priest celebrating Mass with the Celebrant; "Cross Bearer" means the person who carries the Cross; "Extraordinary Minister" means a person other than a priest who gives out Communion; "Gift Bearer" means a person who brings up gifts of bread and wine to the altar; "Leader of Song" means the person who leads the community in song; "Ordinary Minister" means the priest; and "Organist" means the person who plays the organ.

ST. TERESA'S PARISH FUNERAL MUSIC POLICIES

Music for funerals at St. Teresa's Parish is handled by the church's music director and musician, Megan Buffett, 725-0051. St. Teresa's Parish requires the use of our organist and cantors at all funerals. Requests for musicians other than those required by the parish may be submitted to the music di-rector. The selection of music may be left up to the music director. If desired, the bereaved may submit music for the funeral liturgy chosen from the attached list of appropriate music. If there are suggestions for music other than those that appear on this list please communi-cate this as soon as possible. If the bereaved wishes to have other instruments (i.e., flute, violin, trumpet) play with the organ this can be arranged through the music director. These musicians will have their own fees. Music selections and special requests should be communicated to the music director as soon as possible. If it is more convenient, the family may give any music selections cho-sen from the list to the bereavement team and they will promptly forward the selections. It may not be possible to accommodate arrangements which are requested the night be-fore the funeral.

St. Teresa's Pastoral Staff

Letter to Priests continued... Page 3 of 3 October 9, 1997

No. 27 of the General Instruction reads in part:

"A brief homily based on the readings is always given af-ter the gospel reading at the funeral liturgy and may also be given after readings at the vigil service; but there is never to be a eulogy".

It is my understanding that although a homily can contain personal elements regarding the deceased, it must be based on the selected readings and with an emphasis on the importance of death and the promise of eternal life. A eulogy - a testimony to the deceased - does not include what is central to the homily: some way of restating the substance of the memorial acclamation that Christ has died, Christ has risen, and Christ will come again. I ask that this be the practice throughout the archdiocese. With every good wish, I am, In Our Lord, MOST REVEREND JAMES H. MACDONALD, C.S.C., D.D. Archbishop of St. John's JHMD/jes

St. Teresa's Parish

ST. TERESA'S PARISH CATHOLIC FUNERALS AND EULOGIES, THE PALL AND THE FLAG

Some helpful information for preparing a funeral liturgy

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Eulogies When a loved one dies, the grieving family and friends are anxious to honour the memory of the loved one in every way they can. One of the ways some wish to do this is to in-clude a eulogy somewhere in the funeral rites. Catholics are sometimes surprised to learn, as they prepare for the funeral liturgy, that a eulogy is not permitted and there is no provision for a eulogy by the family in the ritual. The General Introduction to the Order of Christian Funerals quite clearly states that the homily after the gospel reading is never to be a eulogy. On the other hand, the eulogy is often a significant feature in non Catholic funerals and sometimes appreciated by those present. Two things should be kept in mind as people prepare for a funeral liturgy and the ques-tion of a eulogy is considered. The first is what is meant by the word, eulogy. According to the dictionary, it is "a formal speech or a piece of writing of high praise of a person" (The Penguin Canadian Dictionary). The second is that the funeral liturgy is, as is all lit-urgy, an act of praise and thanksgiving for Christ's victory over sin and death, a procla-mation of the paschal mystery. This act of worship belongs to the whole community, to the whole Church, and not to any individual or group. Any elements that do not give ex-pression to this act of worship do not have a place. Acknowledgement of the Deceased The fact that a eulogy is not permitted does not mean that there is to be no reference to the deceased person during the homily. Those who preach are directed to dwell on God's compassionate love and the paschal mystery as proclaimed in the scripture readings. As well, they are directed to be attentive to the grief of those present and to help them under-stand the mystery of God's love and the paschal mystery in the life of the deceased person and in their own lives. References to the person's life of faith and love are obviously ap-propriate. It is the "high praise" of a eulogy in the strict sense of the word, praise which has no reference to Christian life and sometimes is exaggerated, that is out of place in an act of worship. In situations where the homilist does not know the deceased person, it might be helpful for family members or friends to share stories about him or her with the one who will be preaching, with the one presiding if this is not the same person, or with a pastoral minis-ter who represents the parish. There are other instances in the funeral liturgy where reference is made to the person for whom the funeral is being celebrated, at the various invitations to prayer, for example.



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These invitations are not speeches about the person but are intended to call the commu-nity to keep the deceased person in mind and to pray for the needs of the family and the community in this particular circumstance. Words of Remembrance at the Vigil The Order of Christian Funerals recognizes our need to reflect on the life of a loved one who has just died. It provides an opportunity for a family member or friend to speak at the (evening) vigil for the deceased - just before the concluding rite. The vigil is an im-portant part of the funeral liturgy and its first liturgical moment. During it, the community gathers to support the grieving family and proclaim publicly the scriptures that express the Church's faith and hope in the resurrection of Jesus. It is also a ritual that is less formal and more intimate than the main funeral liturgy, which is often a celebration of the Eucharist but can also be a celebration of a liturgy of the word. The vigil is more flexible and provides a greater variety of choices. The Order of Christian Funerals provides twelve versions of the service, with choices of scripture readings within each one and the possibility of choosing elements from various vigil ser-vices to make the rite more personal. Because of the vigil's more intimate nature, it is more appropriate to include in it these words of remembrance that refer more directly to the deceased person, if the family so wishes. This too is not a eulogy in the strict sense of the word, that is, a formal speech of "high praise," but rather telling the story of the person. Those who prepare such words of remembrance will want to keep in mind that the vigil service is Christian liturgy, and the focus should be the Christian life of the person. They will want to also guard against making it unduly long. Sometimes family members want to provide those who come to the funeral liturgy to share their grief with an account of the deceased person's life, with biographical details and a summary of his or her activities. The family might consider preparing a printed leaflet that can be handed out at the funeral or at any other appropriate time. Another op-portunity for the family to share the story of the deceased person is at the reception which often follows the funeral liturgy.



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The Pall If we listen carefully to the texts used at a funeral liturgy, we discover that there are sev-eral references made to the baptism of the person who is now deceased. One reference occurs at the very beginning of the liturgy, during the rite of the reception of the body. To emphasize the importance of the person's baptism, the Church in Canada encourages the use of a pall at the funeral liturgy. This pall is placed on the coffin during the rite of reception of the body by family members, friends, or by parish ministers. This pall is a reminder of the white baptismal garment, a sign of the Christian dignity of the person. Just as the new Christian was clothed in the white garment when he or she be-came a member of the Church, the coffin is covered with a white cloth as the person en-ters into a new life in the resurrection of Jesus. Covering the coffin is a way to make a statement about the identity of the deceased; it proclaims that the greatest thing that can be said about the deceased person is that he or she is a sister or brother of Christ, a mem-ber of the Church. The pall is also a sign of hope, of the resurrection, of new life beyond this life, a banner that points to a continued relationship to the deceased person in the time to come. Its use also signifies that in the eyes of God all are equal (Order of Christian Funerals, no. 38). It might also be said that it is the white cloth itself that is the symbol; it does not need to have any symbols added to it to explain or add to what it means. This identity of the deceased person as a Christian is considered by the Church to be fun-damental and primary, and it is the focus in a special way. For this reason the General In-troduction to the Order of Christian Funerals says that only Christian symbols may be on or near the coffin during the funeral liturgy. Flags and insignia of associations, even Christian associations, should be placed elsewhere, or at least taken off the coffin for the liturgy.



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The Flag When persons who are or were in the military die, family and friends often wish to dis-play the (national) flag as a symbol of national service. They want to drape the flag over the coffin, as is the custom at a "military" funeral. For Catholics, however, baptism re-mains the fundamental identity. Other emblems should not displace Christian symbols reminding the community of the person's baptism. The flag could be put on a standard and placed near the entrance, where it will be visible to all as they enter. If, however, the family does want to have the flag placed on the cof-fin, it can be done when the coffin is being transported to and from the church where the main funeral liturgy is to be celebrated. The flag (which should be a suitable size) can then be removed and folded with appropriate ceremony and respect just before the pall is to be placed on the coffin during the welcoming of the body. The flag then becomes part of the ritual action in the liturgy. The pall will be removed after the liturgy, and the flag can again be placed on the coffin as it is being transported out of the church.

ST. TERESA'S PARISH CATHOLICS AND CREMATION

Some answers to questions regarding cremation and funerals

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Some people do not know whether cremation is permitted for Catholics. The answer is simply: yes. Some may remember that at one time Catholics were prohibited from having their bodies cremated. Early Christians followed the Jewish practice of giving honourable burial to the dead. They did not use cremation. These early Christians made great efforts to retrieve the bod-ies of their martyrs and bury them with honour, as one can see in their catacombs. In Christian countries the "pagan" practice of cremation more or less disappeared. In fact, it was made a capital offense by civil authorities such as Charlemagne through his law in 789. In the latter part of the nineteenth century various groups introduced the practice of cre-mation in Europe, where for many centuries the Christian custom of earth burial had been the only way to dispose of the bodies of the deceased. The Church suspected that the mo-tives of those promoting cremation were anti Christian, and therefore, in 1886, prohibited cremation for Catholics, legislating that the practice was incompatible with a Catholic burial. Cremation as such was never seen as incompatible with Christianity, but it was the mo-tives that were suspect. When it became apparent that cremation was also being promoted for reasons that were not anti Christian but rather to confront materialism and a denial of death, the Church, in 1963, lifted its prohibition. Therefore, Catholics are free to choose cremation for any reason, unless it is for reasons that are contrary to Christian teaching (Code of Canon Law, 1176 §3). People choose cremation for many reasons: hygiene, lack of space for earth burial, eco-nomic reasons, etc. In some situations cremation is the only option, for example, when a body is almost destroyed in a fire or when the remains must be transported any distance. If cremation is chosen for economic reasons, remember that the differences in costs are relative. There are still costs involved in cremation. It is a good idea to ask at funeral homes about these costs, even when there is no funeral imminent. Cremation and the Liturgy The full celebration of a Christian funeral consists of three main rites or "stations": the vigil for the deceased (the first time the community gathers to pray and listen to God's word), the funeral liturgy (either a funeral Mass or a liturgy of the word), and the rite of committal normally celebrated at the body's final resting place. All three of these rites should be celebrated whenever possible.



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The Church has always expressed its belief in life after death and in the resurrection through its care in preparing the body for burial. The prayers and gestures used in the lit-urgy show its reverence for the deceased Christian's body, which the Church considers sacred because it has been a temple of the Holy Spirit and has shared in the eucharistic food of Jesus himself. Because of its reverence for this body, the Church still prefers the traditional burial in a grave or tomb in memory of Jesus' body being placed in a tomb. However, if cremation has been chosen, the Church will celebrate the funeral rites, unless there is evidence that cremation was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian belief. There are three options in this case. When cremation takes place after the funeral liturgy The Church prefers the option of having the cremation take place after the funeral liturgy in order to celebrate its three principal funeral rites in the presence of the body; it can then show to the body the reverence it always has through the signs that have long been part of the Church's tradition. The vigil for the deceased and the funeral liturgy are celebrated as usual, with a slight change in the final commendation after the funeral liturgy to indicate that the procession with the body will proceed to the crematorium and not to the cemetery. If the family and friends accompany the body to the crematorium, the rite of committal may be celebrated there. There is one more opportunity for a prayer service after the cre-mation: when the cremated remains are buried or entombed. Families may also choose to have only one prayer service: the rite of committal for the burial or entombment of the cremated remains. When cremation takes place before the funeral liturgy Sometimes cremation cannot be delayed until the funeral rites have been celebrated. Oc-casionally the remains will be interred before the funeral liturgy. If it is possible, the vigil for the deceased is celebrated before the cremation. A rite of committal of the cremated remains, with the final commendation that usually concludes the funeral liturgy, accom-panies the interment. The friends and family of the deceased person then gather with the Christian community for the funeral liturgy. Such a funeral liturgy can also be celebrated when the body cannot be found or was destroyed, or when the body has been donated to science.



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Funeral liturgy with the cremated remains present Because of the 1984 indult granted to the Church in Canada by the Congregation for Di-vine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the funeral liturgy, including the Eucharist, may be celebrated with the cremated remains of the deceased person present. There are some conditions, namely, that the cremation was not inspired by motives con-trary to Christian teaching and that the Bishop of the diocese agrees that it is pastorally proper. The cremated remains, put into a dignified container that shows reverence toward the person's remains, are placed on a small table provided for this purpose. The liturgy will conclude with the final commendation. Signs of reverence toward the body, such as the sprinkling with holy water and the use of incense, may be used. The interment of the re-mains may then follow the liturgy or take place at another appropriate time. Disposal of cremated remains The great respect the Church has for the bodies of its deceased should also be evident in the way the cremated remains are treated after cremation. This means that they should be put into a worthy container, and all who handle them should treat these remains with care and reverence in the way they are transported and where they are placed. The Church asks that, in keeping with a spirit of reverence, the cremated remains be bur-ied in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum or a columbarium (a place for the entomb-ment of cremated remains), that is, in a place especially designated for this purpose and reserved as such. In addition, a specific place for a person's remains helps focus the remembering and prayer for the deceased person by the family and friends, and by the Church in general. Also, such a place will make it easier to memorialize the deceased, for example, with plaques which record names and dates. Scattering cremated remains on the sea, in the air, on the ground, or keeping them in the homes of relatives does not display appropriate reverence, and the Church does not offer a prayer service when that kind of disposal has been chosen. Scattering the remains in a location that was once the place where the individual spent time may seem emotionally satisfying at the height of mourners' grief, but one should ask this question: Does the desire to scatter the remains on a favourite spot display a tendency to look backward at a life that has passed rather than to look forward to a new dimension to our life with God and to the resurrection of the body? Our belief in the resurrection of



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Jesus and in life after death suggests a more permanent resting place for a Christian's re-mains. Families are encouraged to approach their pastor or a pastoral minister regarding ar-rangements for funeral services before they make plans with the funeral home. This is even more necessary when cremation is chosen. Funeral liturgies are for the living and are a vital part of the grieving and healing process. They give families and friends a for-mal way of remembering and saying goodbye. No one should omit having at least some type of funeral service.

ST. TERESA'S PARISH SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS

THE FIRST READING (from the Old Testament)

Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR A FUNERAL:

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1 Job 19:23-27 I know that my Redeemer lives

2 Proverbs 31:10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31 The capable wife

3 Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Everything has its time

4 Song of Songs 2:8-14 Springtime rhapsody

5 Song of Songs 8:6-7 Set as a seal upon your heart

6 Wisdom 3:1-2, 5-9 The destiny of the righteous

7 Wisdom 4:7-10, 13-15 The righteous, though they die early will be at rest

8 Sirach 44:1, 10-15 Hymn in honour of our ancestors

9 *Isaiah 25:6-9 The Lord God will swallow up death forever

10 Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 The return of the redeemed to Zion

11 Isaiah 41:8-10, 13-14 Do not fear I am with you

12 Isaiah 57:15, 18-19 Those who are contrite and humble in spirit

13 Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me

14 Isaiah 65:17-21 New Heavens and a new earth

15 *Lamentations 3:22-26 I will hope in the Lord

16 Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-16 God the true shepherd

17 Ezekiel 37:1, 4-6, 12-14 The valley of the dry bones

18 Daniel 12:1-3 The resurrection of the dead

19 Micah 6:6-8 What God requires

20 Zephaniah 3:16-17, 20 He will rejoice over you with gladness

(* Readings the church recommends as suitable for Children)

ST. TERESA'S PARISH READINGS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (First Reading)

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Note for Funerals at St. Teresa's Church:

All readings are read from the pulpit, immediately in front of the priest. The readings will be on the pulpit so there is no need to take a copy to the pulpit. Questions on the day of the funeral? See a funeral team member for assistance.

Job 19:23-27 A reading from the book of Job

O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another.

The word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.


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Proverbs 31:10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31

A reading from the book of Proverbs

A capable wife, who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates.



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Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 A reading from the book of Ecclesiastes (i-klee-zee-as-teez)

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. What gain have the workers from their toil? I have seen the business that God has given to everyone to be busy with. He has made everything suitable for its time; moreover, he has put a sense of past and future into their minds, yet they cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.



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Song of Songs 2:8-14

A reading from the Song of Songs

The voice of my beloved! Look, he comes, leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, there he stands behind our wall, gazing in at the windows, looking through the lattice. My beloved speaks and says to me: ‘Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.



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Song of Songs 8:6-7

A reading from the Song of Songs

Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one’s house, it would be utterly scorned.



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Wisdom 3:1-2, 5-9

A reading from the book of Wisdom

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be a disaster. Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; like gold in the furnace he tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. In the time of their visitation they will shine forth, and will run like sparks through the stubble. They will govern nations and rule over peoples, and the Lord will reign over them forever. Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his holy ones, and he watches over his elect.



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Wisdom 4:7-10, 13-15

A reading from the book of Wisdom

The righteous, though they die early, will be at rest. For old age is not honored for length of time, or measured by number of years; but understanding is grey hair for anyone, and a blameless life is ripe old age. There were some who pleased God and were loved by him, and while living among sinners were taken up. Being perfected in a short time, they fulfilled long years; for their souls were pleasing to the Lord, therefore he took them quickly from the midst of wickedness. Yet the peoples saw and did not understand, or take such a thing to heart, that God’s grace and mercy are with his elect, and that he watches over his holy ones.



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Sirach 44:1, 10-15

A reading from the book of Sirach

Let us now sing the praises of the famous, our ancestors in their generations. But these also were godly people, whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten; their wealth will remain with their descendants, and their inheritance with their children’s children. Their descendants stand by the covenants; their children also, for their sake. Their offspring will continue for ever, and their glory will never be blotted out. Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name lives on generation after generation. The assembly declares their wisdom, and the congregation proclaims their praise.



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Isaiah 25:6-9 A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah

On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-matured wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-matured wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.



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Isaiah 35:1-6, 10

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come and save you.’ Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.



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Isaiah 41:8-10, 13-14


But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend; you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, ‘You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off’; do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’ I will help you, says the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.



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Isaiah 57:15, 18-19


For thus says the high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite. I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will lead them and repay them with comfort, creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will heal them.



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Isaiah 61:1-3


The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion- to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.



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Isaiah 65:17-21


For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice for ever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.



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Lamentations 3:22-26 A reading from the book of Lamentations

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.



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Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-16

A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel

For thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, I will feed them with justice.



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Ezekiel 37:1, 4-6, 12-14

A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel

The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am the Lord.’ Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people; and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act, says the Lord.’



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Daniel 12:1-3 A reading from the book of the prophet Daniel

At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake to everlasting life. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.



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Micah 6:6-8

A reading from the book of the prophet Micah

‘With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?’ He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?



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Zephaniah 3:16-17, 20

A reading from the book of the prophet Zephaniah

On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival. At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the Lord.


ST. TERESA'S PARISH SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS

THE SECOND READING (from the New Testament)


READINGS FOR A FUNERAL:

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1 Acts 10:34-43 All who believe will have their sins forgiven

2 Romans 5:5-11 Christ dies for us while we were still sinners

3 Romans 5:18-21 Grace will reign to bring eternal life

4 *Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 Let us walk in newness of life

5 Romans 8:14-23 We are children of God

6 Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ

7 *Romans 14:7-9 Alive or dead, we belong to the Lord

8 *1 Corinthians 15:20-23 All will be brought to life in Christ

9 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 57 Death is swallowed up in victory

10 2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1 There is a house built for us by God

11 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-9 We have an everlasting home in heaven

12 Philippians 3:20-21 Our homeland is in heaven

13 *1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18 We will be with the Lord forever

14 2 Timothy 2:8, 11-13 We shall live with him

15 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Fought the good fight

16 1 John 3:1-2 We should be called children of God

17 1 John 3:14, 16 He gave up his life for us

18 Revelation 14:13 Blessed are the dead

19 Revelation 20:11-12, 15-21:1 We are judged according to our works

20 *Revelation 21:1a, 3-5a There will be no more death


ST. TERESA'S PARISH READINGS FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT (Second Reading)

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Acts 10:34-43 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ – he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.



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Romans 5:5-11 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans

Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person – though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.



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Just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. But law came in, with the result that the trespass multiplied; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.



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Romans 6:34, 8-9 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. But if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.

The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.


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All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ – if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.



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Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans

If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.



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We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.



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1 Corinthians 15:20-23 A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians

Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.



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1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 57 A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians

Listen, I will tell you a mystery! We will not all die, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised, and we will be changed. For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.



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2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1 A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians

We know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.



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2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-9 A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians

We know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord – for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.



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Philippians 3:20-21 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Philippians

Our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself.



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1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18 A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. Therefore encourage one another with these words.



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2 Timothy 2:8, 11-13

A reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David – that is my gospel, If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful – for he cannot deny himself.



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2 Timothy 4:6-8

A reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy

As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.



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1 John 3:1-2

A reading from the first letter of John

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is.



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1 John 3:14, 16 A reading from the first letter of John

We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love abides in death. We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us – and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.



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Revelation 14:13 A reading from the book of Revelation

I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labours, for their deeds follow them.”



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Revelation 20:11-12, 15-21:1 A reading from the book of Revelation

Then I saw a great white throne and the one who sat on it; the earth and the heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened Also another book was opened, the book of life. And the dead were judged according to their works, as recorded in the books. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.



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Revelation 21:1a, 3-5a A reading from the book of Revelation

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.”


ST TERESA'S PARISH SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS

THE GOSPEL READING (to be chosen and read by the Celebrant)


READINGS FOR A FUNERAL: Page

1 Matthew 5:1-12a The Beatitudes

2 *Matthew 11:25-30 My yoke is easy and my burden light

3 Matthew 25:1-13 The wise and the foolish bridesmaids

4 & 5 Matthew 25:31-46 Come, you whom my Father has blessed

6 *Mark 10:13-16 Let the little children come

7 & 8 Mark 15:33-39, 16:1-6 Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last

9 Luke 7:11-17 Young man, I say to you, get up

10 Luke 12:35-40 Be like those waiting for the arrival of their master

11 Luke 23:33, 39-43 Today you will be with me in paradise

12 Luke 23:44-46, 50, 52-53, 24:1-6a He is not here; he has risen

13 & 14 Luke 24:13-35 The Road to Emmaus

15 John 5:24-29 Those who did good will rise again to life

16 John 6:37-40 I will raise him up on the last day

17 John 6:51-58a Anyone who eats this bread will live forever

18 John 11:17-27 I am the resurrection and the life

19 & 20 John 11:32-45 Lazarus, come out

21 John 12:23-28 Unless a grain of wheat falls on the ground

22 John 14:1-6 There are many rooms in my Father's house

23 John 17:24-26 I have made your name known to them

24 John 19:17-18, 25-30 Bowing his head, Jesus died


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Matthew 5:1-12a A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

The gospel of the Lord. Response: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.


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Matthew 11:25-30 A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew

At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”



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Jesus said to his disciples: “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, ‘No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”



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Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’

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(Matthew 25:31-46 continued)

Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”



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Mark 10:13-16 A reading from the holy gospel according to Mark

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.



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Mark 15:33-39; 16:1-6 A reading from the holy gospel according to Mark

When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” Which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “Listen, he is calling for Elijah.” And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.” Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!” When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back.



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(Mark 15:33-39; 16:1-6 continued)

As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him.”



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Luke 7:11-17 A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke

Soon afterwards Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us!” and “God has looked favourably on his people!” This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.



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Jesus said to his disciples: “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them.” If the master comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves. But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”



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Luke 23:33, 39-43 A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding Jesus and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”



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Luke 23:44-46, 50, 52-53; 24:1-6a A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke

It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last. Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.”



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That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus, himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see Jesus.”



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(Luke 24:13-35 continued)

Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Jesus; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then the two disciples told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.



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John 5:24-29 A reading from the holy gospel according to John

Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life. Very truly, I tell you, the hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself; and he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. Do not be astonished at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and will come out— those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.



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Jesus said to the crowds: “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away; for I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day.”



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John 6:51-58a

A reading from the holy gospel according to John

Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”



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When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles away, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.”



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When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?” Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth.



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(John 11:32-45 continued)

Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him.



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Jesus said to his disciples, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour.” “Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”



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Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”



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Jesus looked up to heaven and prayed: “Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”



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John 19:17-18, 25-30 A reading from the holy gospel according to John

Carrying the cross by himself, Jesus went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.” A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.


ST. TERESA'S PARISH PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

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1-4 Prayers of the Faithful A, B, C and D For an Adult – Male

5-8 Prayers of the Faithful E, F, G and H For an Adult - Female

9-10 Prayers of the Faithful I and J For a Child - Boy

11-12 Prayers of the Faithful K and L For a Child - Girl

13 Prayers of the Faithful M For a Child who died before birth


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Prayers of the Faithful "A"

Priest: Brothers and sisters: Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and sits at the right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his:

Reader: In baptism _______________ received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead him over the waters of death. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Our brother _______________ was nourished at the table of the Saviour. Welcome him into the halls of the heavenly banquet. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

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. Lord, hear our prayer.

Many people die by violence, war, and famine each day. Show mercy to those who suffer unjustly these sins against your love, and gather them to the eternal kingdom of peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Those who trusted in the Lord now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment, rest, and peace to all whose faith is known to you alone. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

The family and friends of _______________ seek comfort and consola-tion. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that comes from grief. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our brother _______________. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in expecta-tion of your Son's coming. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: Lord God, giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Re-deemer, 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.


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Prayers of the Faithful "B" Priest: God the almighty Father raised Christ his Son from the dead; with confi-

dence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead:

Reader: For _______________ who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that he may now be admitted to the company of saints. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our brother who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that he may be raised up on the last day. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our deceased relatives and friends and all who have helped us, that they may have the reward of their goodness. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who have fallen asleep in the hope of rising again, that they may see God face to face. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the family and friends of our brother _______________, 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. Lord, hear our prayer.

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. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: God, our shelter and strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people:

hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "C" Priest: My dear friends, let us join one another in praying to God, not only for

our departed brother, but also for the Church, for peace in the world, and for ourselves.

Reader: That the bishops and priests of the Church, and all who preach the Gos-

pel, may be given the strength to express in action the word they pro-claim. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That those in public office may promote justice and peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That those who bear the cross of pain in mind and body may never feel forsaken by God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God in his mercy may blot out all his offences. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may establish him in light and peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may call him to happiness in the company of all the saints. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may welcome into his glory those of our family and friends who have departed this life. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of

your departed servants release from all their sins. Hear our prayers for those we love and give them the pardon they have always desired. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "D" Priest: Brothers and sisters: Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and sits at the

right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his:

Reader: Our brother _______________ was given the promise of eternal life in Baptism; Lord, give him communion with your saints forever. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Many friends and members of our families, especially ______________, have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.


For the family and friends of our brother ________________ 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. Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who have gathered here to worship in faith; Lord, make us one in your kingdom. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: Lord God, giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Re-

deemer, 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.


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Prayers of the Faithful "E" Priest: Brothers and sisters: Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and sits at the


Reader: In baptism _______________ received the light of Christ. Scatter the

darkness now and lead her over the waters of death. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Our sister _______________ was nourished at the table of the Saviour. Welcome her into the halls of the heavenly banquet. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

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. Lord, hear our prayer.

Many people die by violence, war, and famine each day. Show mercy to those who suffer unjustly these sins against your love, and gather them to the eternal kingdom of peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.


The family and friends of _______________ seek comfort and consola-tion. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that comes from grief. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our sister _______________. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in expecta-tion of your Son's coming. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.




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Prayers of the Faithful "F" Priest: God the almighty Father raised Christ his Son from the dead; with confi-

dence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead:

Reader: For _______________ who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that she may now be admitted to the company of saints. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our sister who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that she may be raised up on the last day. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our deceased relatives and friends and all who have helped us, that they may have the reward of their goodness. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who have fallen asleep in the hope of rising again, that they may see God face to face. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the family and friends of our sister _______________, 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. Lord, hear our prayer.

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. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: God, our shelter and strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people:

hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "G" Priest: My dear friends, let us join one another in praying to God, not only for

our departed sister, but also for the Church, for peace in the world, and for ourselves.

Reader: That the bishops and priests of the Church, and all who preach the Gos-

pel, may be given the strength to express in action the word they pro-claim. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That those in public office may promote justice and peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That those who bear the cross of pain in mind and body may never feel forsaken by God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God in his mercy may blot out all her offences. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may establish her in light and peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may call her to happiness in the company of all the saints. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may welcome into is glory those of our family and friends who have departed this life. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of

your departed servants release from all their sins. Hear our prayers for those we love and give them the pardon they have always desired. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "H" Priest: Brothers and sisters: Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and sits at the


Reader: Our sister _______________ was given the promise of eternal life in Baptism; Lord, give her communion with your saints forever. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Many friends and members of our families, especially ______________, have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.


For the family and friends of our sister ________________ 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. Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who have gathered here to worship in faith; Lord, make us one in your kingdom. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.




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Prayers of the Faithful "I"

Priest: Let us now pray with trust to Christ who shows in word and deed that the little ones are precious to Him and to the Father.

Reader: That Christ may take _______________ gently by the hand and lead him into that kingdom which He said belongs to all those who are little. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That from his place in the Kingdom of God, _______________ may in-tercede for us. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

As a child, _______________ thirsted for life here on earth; may he now enjoy the fullness of life in the kingdom of God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s family, that they may be consoled in the knowl-edge that as they cherished him in life, God will cherish him in death. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For all the children of the world, that we may never be a stumbling block to them, but rather that we may open the doors of life to them. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That we may be conscious of, and strive to live up to, our great dignity as children of God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That we may be convinced that all those who share Christ's suffering in this life will share his glory in the next. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: Father, we now commend our little brother _______________ to your care. Give him a place of honour in your kingdom for he shared in the cross of your Son on earth. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "J"

Priest: Let us pray for _______________, his family and friends, and for all God's people.

Reader: For _______________, child of God and heir to the kingdom, that he be held securely in God's loving embrace now and for all eternity. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s family, especially his mother and father, [his brother(s) and sister(s)] that they may feel the healing power of Christ in the midst of their pain and grief. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s friends, those who played with him and those who cared for him, that they may be consoled in their loss and strength-ened in their love for one another. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For all parents who grieve over the death of their children, that they be comforted in the knowledge that their children dwell with God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For children who have died of hunger and disease, that these little ones be seated close to the Lord at his heavenly table. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the whole Church, that we prepare worthily for the hour of our death, when God will call us by name to pass from this world to the next. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: Lord God, you entrusted _______________ to our care, and now you embrace him in your love. Take _______________into your keeping together with all children who have died. Comfort us, your sorrowing servants, who seek to do your will and to know your saving peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "K"

Priest: Let us now pray with trust to Christ who shows in word and deed that the little ones are precious to Him and to the Father.

Reader: That Christ may take _______________ gently by the hand and lead her into that kingdom which He said belongs to all those who are little. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That from her place in the Kingdom of God, _______________ may in-tercede for us. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

As a child, _______________ thirsted for life here on earth; may she now enjoy the fullness of life in the kingdom of God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s family, that they may be consoled in the knowl-edge that as they cherished her in life, God will cherish her in death. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For all the children of the world, that we may never be a stumbling block to them, but rather that we may open the doors of life to them. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That we may be conscious of, and strive to live up to, our great dignity as children of God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

That we may be convinced that all those who share Christ's suffering in this life will share his glory in the next. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: Father, we now commend our little sister _______________ to your care. Give her a place of honour in your kingdom for she shared in the cross of your Son on earth. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "L"

Priest: Let us pray for _______________, her family and friends, and for all God's people.

Reader: For _______________, child of God and heir to the kingdom, that she be held securely in God's loving embrace now and for all eternity. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s family, especially her mother and father, [her brother(s) and sister(s)] that they may feel the healing power of Christ in the midst of their pain and grief. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s friends, those who played with her and those who cared for her, that they may be consoled in their loss and strength-ened in their love for one another. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.




Priest: Lord God, you entrusted _______________ to our care, and now you embrace her in your love. Take _______________ into your keeping together with all children who have died. Comfort us, your sorrowing servants, who seek to do your will and to know your saving peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Prayers of the Faithful "M"

Priest: Let us pray for _______________, for family and friends, and for all God's people.

Reader: For _______________, child of God and heir to the kingdom held se-curely in God's loving embrace now and for all eternity. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

For _______________'s parents [and siblings], that they may feel the healing power of Christ in the midst of their pain and grief. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.




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ST. TERESA'S PARISH LIST OF OTHER READINGS

Life is Changed, Not Ended: Planning and Preparing a Catholic Funeral, Copyright © 2005 Novalis, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada

Old Testament Readings Proverbs 31:10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31 Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Song of Songs 2:8-14 Song of Songs 8:6-7 Sirach 44:1, 10-15 Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Isaiah 41:8-10, 13-14 Isaiah 57:15-19 Isaiah 61:1-3 Isaiah 65:17-21 Ezekiel 34:11-16 Ezekiel 37:1, 4-6, 12-14 Micah 6:6-8 Zephaniah 3:16-20

New Testament Readings 1 Corinthians 15:12-26 Ephesians 3:14-21 2 Timothy 2:8-13 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 1 Peter 1:3-9 1 John 3:1-2 1 John 3:14-16 Revelation 7:9-17 Revelation 22:1-7 Gospel Readings Matthew 6:19-23 Mark 8:27-35 Luke 1:67-75 John 1:1-5, 9-14 John 3:13-17 John 10:11-18 John 10:27-30 John 20:11-18

ST. TERESA'S PARISH

INDEX FOR THE BEREAVEMENT BOOK

Pages Order in Book Computer File 1 Cover 00_Cover

1 Table of Contents 00_ToC

1 Form for Rite of Christian Funeral 01_Form

1 Form for Music Selections 01A_FormMusic

1 Overview 02_Overview

1 Outline of the Rite 03_RiteOutline

1 Funeral Music Policies, St. Teresa's Parish 04_MusPol

1 Letter from the Bishop regarding Eulogies 05_BishopLet

1-4 Catholic Funerals and Eulogies, the Pall and the Flag (CCCB) 06_EulPall&Flag

1-4 Catholics and Cremation (CCCB) 07_Cremation Index for Old Testament Readings 08_OldTest

1-20 Old Testament Readings 08_OldTest Index for New Testament Readings 09_NewTest

1-20 New Testament Readings 09_NewTest Index for Gospel Readings 10_Gospel

1-24 Gospel Readings 10_Gospel Index for Prayers of the Faithful 11_PrayFaithAd

1-4 Adult (Male) - A, B, C and D 11_PrayFaithAd 5-8 Adult (Female) - E, F, G and H 11_PrayFaithAd 9-10 Child (Boy) - I and J 11_PrayFaithAd

11-12 Child (Girl) - K and L 11_PrayFaithAd 13 Child who died before birth - M 11_PrayFaithAd

1 Order of Service - Sample 12_Program

1 List of Other Readings 13_ListOther

1 This Index 14_Index

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