Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist
FUNERALS DURING THE TIME OF PANDEMIC
Funerals may be held in the Church and as always arrangements will be made through the Funeral Director
The Church is at 50% capacity (every other pew) and Masks are
mandatory
There is no offertory procession at this time
Holy Communion is to be received in the hand and masks should be worn in the procession until it is time to receive. After receiving Communion please place your mask back on and return to your pew following the directional arrows in church.
LITURGY PLANNING
You and your deceased loved one are in prayers of the clergy, staff, and parishioners and at the masses.
In planning the
Funeral mass, below are the reading selections to be made -
-First reading (Old Testament)
-Second reading ( New Testament)
-Gospel Reading
-Prayers of the
faithful, and
-Liturgical hymns
-Livestreaming option
Please choose friends or family members for the readings. The priest will meet with the readers before the Funeral Mass begins.
The documents below may be downloaded to help you prepare the liturgy with your family for your loved one.
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