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Arrangements
A family member of the
deceased or the funeral director may call the rectory to arrange for a Mass of
Christian Burial for a deceased parishioner of St. Agatha-St. James.
Participation
The Mass of Christian
Burial, like all Masses invites, full, conscious, active participation, so
family members may become involved, if they wish, in the mass preparation, in
various capacities. Family members may select scripture readings, choose competent
lectors, and select people to bring the gifts of Bread and Wine to the
altar. A lay person may also conduct a
brief prayer service at the graveside in the event that the priest is unable to
accompany the funeral procession to the cemetery. St. AJ provides a brief Interment Prayer Service for this
purpose. Of course the funeral director
may also offer the interment prayers. Family members are encouraged to contact
the priest to discuss family involvement.
A family member may also offer a brief eulogy at the conclusion of the
Mass under certain circumstances and according to certain guidelines. This
needs to be discussed with the priest before hand.
Music
Music is highly desirable
but not necessary. If you desire a
musician and/or vocalist, the priest will put you in touch with musicians who
sing at our regular Sunday Masses. You
may also wish to employ musicians and vocalists of your own choosing, in which
case, you may need to employ a musician from the parish to familiarize visitors
with microphone and keyboard set up. In
either case, hymn selection and financial arrangements are made with the
musicians themselves.
Church Offering
The amount of any offering
to the church is at your discretion.
