Funeral Liturgies at Saint Peter Cathedral

“If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him.” (Rom 6:8)

Included for each of the hymns listed below is a link to the lyrics, music and additional music for each hymn. Please ignore the FlexScore pricing if it is displayed. These links are only provided to help facilitate your choices.

Some of the pages also provide an audio or MIDI recording that you can listen to by clicking on the “play” button at the top of the page.

Planning Form

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Decedent Information

Name of Deceased*

Full baptismal name of the deceased.

Funeral Arrangements*

Is the decedent's date of death known or are you making per-arrangements for a loved one who is still living?

Date of Death Known

Pre-Arrangements

Date of Birth*

Date of Death*

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Funeral Liturgy Information

Date of Funeral Mass

Time of Funeral Mass

Name of Priest Celebrant

Name of Priest

Phone

Name of Funeral Home

Family Contact Information

Family Contact Person*

First Last

Relationship to Deceased*

Family Contact Person Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email Address*

Primary Phone Number*

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Work

Funeral Mass Order of Service

Placing of the Pall Cloth

(choose 3 to 6 people)

Processional Hymn

Please choose one hymn from the drop-down list.

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

A scripture passage usually taken from the Old Testament. During the Easter Season, the New Testament readings selection preceded by an asterisk (*) may be chosen instead.

Reader/Proclaimer for First Reading

Please provide the name of family member or friend who will read/proclaim the First Reading

Responsorial Psalm

The Responsorial Psalm will be sung by the cantor.
Responsorial Psalm selections
Psalm 139 text

Second Reading

Second Reading selections

Reader/Proclaimer for Second Reading

Please provide the name of family member or friend who will read/proclaim the Second Reading

Gospel Reading

Gospel Reading selections

General Intercessions

A number of various selections are available for the General Intercessions in the Catholic Funeral Liturgy. To view the various options, please click on the following link: General Intercessions for the Funeral Liturgy

General Intercessions

Reader/Proclaimer for General Intercessions

Please provide the name of family member or friend who will read/proclaim the General Intercessions

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Hymn

Offertory Hymn Vocal Solo

Communion Hymn

Communion Vocal Solo

Eulogy

OPTIONAL: If you wish to have a Eulogy, please follow these
Diocesan Guidelines:

1. Choose one person
2. No more than 5 minutes
3. Written copy submitted to priest 24 hours prior to Mass

Meditation Hymn

A meditation hymn is an optional music element of the Funeral Liturgy, sung after the eulogy. Please choose one if you wish to have one sung.

Funeral Music Selections

Processional Hymn Titles
* All Creatures of Our God and King
* Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
* Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Faith of Our Fathers
* For All the Saints
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
* Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Lift High the Cross
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Note: This link contains the hymn text only. The melody is set to the same tune (HYFRYDOL) as Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Sing with all the Saints in Glory
* The Strife Is O’er
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King
* Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Note: Hymns marked with a red asterisk (*) cannot be used during the season of Lent.

Offertory Hymn Titles
All is Well With My Soul
Be Not Afraid
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Eye Has Not Seen
Here I Am, Lord
Lord of All Hopefulness
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Prayer of St. Francis)
O God, You Search Me
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
What Wondrous Love is This

Note: A solo/meditation may also be sung in lieu of an Offertory Hymn. Please see the choices listed in the Vocal Solos table below.

Communion Hymn Titles
All is Well With My Soul
Behold the Lamb
Be Not Afraid
Be Still, My Soul
Eat this Bread
I Am the Bread of Life
I Received the Living God
Life-Giving Bread, Saving Cup
Shepherd of Souls
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Gift of Finest Wheat)

Note: A solo/meditation may also be sung in lieu of an Communion Hymn. Please see the choices listed in the Vocal Solos table below.

Vocal Solos
At the River
Ave Maria (Franz Abt) Acknowledgment: Esther DeMary, soprano
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod) Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
Ave Maria (Schubert) Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
Brother James’ Air (Psalm 23) Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
Go Silent Friend (may be sung as a solo or duet)
God So Loved the World Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
I’ll Walk with God Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
Panis Angelicus (Franck) (may be sung as a solo or duet) Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
Pie Jesu (Fauré): Merciful Jesus, Grant them rest, eternal rest Acknowledgment: Regina Rossi, soprano
O Rest in the Lord (Mendelssohn)
Pie Jesu (Duruflé): Merciful Jesus, Grant them rest, eternal rest