"At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of Baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end, nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the Sacrament of the Eucharist." Order of Christian Funerals, no. 4
If you have recently experienced the death of a loved one, please know that we at St. Michael’s share your grief and wishes to convey our hope. As part of our bereavement journey, St. Michael the Archangel would like to assist the family by providing the source material of scripture, music, and ritual material to pre-plan the funeral rites. Pre-planning the funeral provides the family an opportunity to prayerfully plan the funeral of their deceased loved one.
The scripture readings and music are those that are approved for Catholic funerals. Please take time to reflect on them; the readings can be reviewed by clicking on the links below. Selections can be based on you and your loved one’s life experiences and your personal relationship with God. A planning sheet is also provided to record your choices. The planning sheet can be brought with you when you meet with the funeral liaison at the parish office to schedule the funeral rites.
If you have questions as you work through the materials or when you are ready to schedule a meeting with the funeral liaison, please call Idania Kessler at (727) 797-2375.
Upon completing the form, you may return it to the Parish Office or bring it with you when you attend your scheduled meeting with the parish funeral liaison.