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Funeral Preparation Form
Please note that this form can be used to prepare for a funeral of a person who is deceased, and it can also be used to prepare for a presently living person who wants to have their choices and options noted in advance. Wherever the form asks for information about the "nominee/ deceased" it is asking information about the person you are planning/pre-planning a funeral for
Please select the most accurate answer for why you are filling out this form
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As an advanced preparation to let family, funeral directors and parish know my future plans
To prepare for a funeral where the death of the nominee appears to be imminent
To begin preparation for a funeral where the person nominated has already passed away
Please select which type this application is:
This is an advance preparation to plan ahead for the future
Preparation for a person who is deceased
Preparation for a person who is approaching death
Full given names of person whom you are preparing funeral arrangements for: (including first name and all given middle names and surname. (that is, the nominee/deceased)
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IF the nominee/deceased has a name they are widely known as, if so, please write here. IF not, please write their given first name here:
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Date of birth of nominee
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For women: Maiden surname. Did the nominee/ deceased have a maiden name prior to marriage. If so, please write here: (if not applicable, please leave blank)
Place of birth of Nominee
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If applicable, date of death of nominee
if applicable, place of death of nominee
name of person who is completing this form: (please note, this is asking for the name of person who is filling out the form and who will be the contact for further information).
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Contact address of person preparing this form:
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contact phone number of person preparing this form:
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Email address of contact person
Was this person baptised/ Christened. If so, please write church denomination and if known approximate date and place. if not, please write: "Not Baptised," or if you are not sure, please write "not known"
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When the funeral is finalised and the date, location and time are set, will you give the parish permission to let people know these details if they contact us and ask for where and when is the funeral taking place?
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Yes you are welcome to let anyone who inquires know of the date, time and location of the funeral and they are welcome to attend and please put the name of the deceased in the newsletter in the prayers for the recently deceased section
No, we are wanting to keep the event private and so, if people inquire into the ceremony please do not give any information.
Any other advice regarding these matters:-
Any other advice regarding these matters:-
Did the nominee have a patron Saint(s), or Confirmation name or a saint they were particularly devoted to? If so, please write the name of the Saint(s) here:
Please select one of the following options: (If there are very few people who are familiar with a Mass/Eucharist, it is recommended that a prayer service be conducted instead).
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Christian Funeral Prayer service in the catholic church, all concluding at the church.
Christian Funeral Prayer service in the catholic church followed by committal at gravesite
Christian Funeral Prayer service at a crematorium chapel, all concluding there
Christian Funeral Prayer service all at the gravesite
Christian Funeral Prayer service in the catholic church followed by short committal service at crematorium chapel (NB: this rarely occurs nowadays, often the farewell now happens at the church, with the option above)
Christian Funeral Mass (Requiem Mass - eg Eucharistic Prayer and Communion) in the catholic church, concluding at the church
Christian Funeral Mass (Requiem Mass -eg Eucharistic Prayer and Communion) in the catholic church followed by committal at the gravesite
Location: (Please note that funerals at Surfers Paradise Church are normally conducted at the Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters, due to logistical issues).
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Clear Island Waters
Stella Maris Catholic Church, Broadbeach (subject to availability)
Other, please specify:
Other, please specify:
Please select one of the following choices for your Funeral Directors (local)
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ALL FAREWELLS FUNERALS (STEVE RIDING DIRECTOR) 0466 501 194
Above & Beyond Funerals
Gentle Touch Funerals
Gold Coast Community Funerals
Heritage Brothers Funeral Services
Holy Cross Funerals
Integrity Funerals
Newhaven Funerals, Cremation & Memorial Gardens
Parkview Funeral Homes
Simplicity
Somerville Funerals
Solace Funerals (Phone: 0422 510 105)
White Lady Funerals
Other Funeral director's name here (please write in), or alternately, please write "TBA"
Other Funeral director's name here (please write in), or alternately, please write "TBA"
Please list here all special qualities about your loved one - (the Deceased/nominee), that you would particularly like to give thanks for in their life. That is, could you list as many qualities and values in your beloved that you will cherish and honour always and would like to encourage those qualities and values in the lives of others too. (Or, if this is a preparation in advance by yourself for your own funeral wishes, please list the blessings and values and principles that you cherish in your life and hope to encourage for others).
Please write any groups, clubs, sports, associations etc that the nominee was a part of
Please write here the name of the spouse of the nominee (if predeceased, please write "deceased" in brackets):
Please write the names of the parents of the nominee, and if they have pre-deceased, please write in brackets beside their name "deceased."
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Living Children of the nominee/deceased - Full Names & Birth Dates:
Deceased Children - Full Names & Birth Dates:
Grandchildren's names and partners/spouses [please put (deceased) if applicable].
please write names of surviving relatives of the nominee: with the relationship beside them, eg (mother), (Brother)
names of any close relatives who have predeceased nominee (and what is their relation to the deceased/nominee) eg brother, sister, close friend - people you would particularly want to make acknowledgement of in the ceremony)
Are there any other significant persons whom you would like to be kept in mind in our thoughts at the time of this funeral. People whom it would be remiss not to make mention of. (We understand that we cannot name everyone, but there may be a last surviving elder relative, or a significant life-long friend or companion who would be nice to mention).
Photograph of the Nominee suitable for featuring on front of Funeral Booklet
Usual Occupation(s) of the deceased/nominee
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Marital Status:
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If widowed, spouse's date & place of death:
Choices for the actual Funeral ceremony
Would you be requiring our church Organist/soloist for the play of the hymns you select for the ceremony?
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Yes please, we would like to book the parish organist/soloist
We will let you know later
We have our own musician/ soloist in mind- please note that they should be familiar with how church music functions in a ceremony and play suitable music befitting the church setting
other- (please describe)
Entrance hymn choices. (Please note that since this is a Christian/church service, the suitability of the music needs to reflect the occasion. Please confirm with the priest if in doubt).
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“AMAZING GRACE” Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a soul like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares we have already come. 'Twas grace that brought us safe thus far and grace will lead us home. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we first begun. Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
"PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW." THOMAS KEN (1711) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. All hail, ad-or-ed Trinity; All praise eternal Unity: O God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit ever one. Three persons praise we evermore, And thee th’eternal One adore: In thy sure mercy, ever kind, May we our true protection find! (ONE LICENSE copyright Licence Number: A-640101)
“COME AS YOU ARE” - (Paul Gurr recording version). Come as you are, that’s how I want you. Come as you are, feel quite at home, close to my heart, loved and forgiven. Come as you are, why stand alone? No need to fear, love sets no limits, no need to fear, love never ends. Don’t run away shamed and disheartened, rest in my love, trust me again. I came to call sinners, not just the virtuous. I came to bring peace, not to condemn. Each time you fail to live by my promise, why do you think I’d love you the less. Don’t run away shamed and disheartened, Come as you are, why stand alone? Come as you are, that’s how I love you. Come as you are, trust me again. Nothing can change the love that I bear you. All will be well, just come as you are. Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
“HERE I AM LORD” I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Chorus: Here I am Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
"GATHER US IN." Here in this place new light is streaming, Now is the darkness vanished away, See in this space our fears and our dreamings, Brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in the lost and forsaken, Gather us in the blind and the lame; Call to us now, and we shall awaken, We shall arise at the sound of our name. We are the young- our lives are a myst’ry, We are the old- who yearn for your face, We have been sung throughout all of hist’ry, Called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in the rich and the haughty, Gather us in the proud and the strong; Give us a heart so meek and so lowly, Give us the courage to enter the song.
"GLORY AND PRAISE" Glory and Praise to our God, who alone gives light to our days. Many are the blessings he bears to those who trust in his ways. We the daughters and sons of him, who built the valleys and plains, Praise the womders our God has done in ev'ry heart that sings. In his wisdom he strengthens us, like gold that's tested in fire. Though the power of sin prevails, Our God is there toi save. Ev'ry moment of ev'ry day our God is waiting to save. Always ready to seek the lost, to answer those who pray. God has watered our barren land and spent his merciful rain. Now the rivers of life run full for anyone to drink. (ONE LICENSE copyright Licence Number: A-640101)
"Come to the Water." Refrain: Come to the water, you who are thirsty! Though you have nothing, I bid you come And be filled with the goodness I have to offer! Come! Listen! Live! Why spend your money on what cannot fill the emptiness deep in your heart? Listen to my word and you will enjoy goodness and peace in your heart! (R) Just as the rain falls to water the earth, my ways and thoughts beyond you! Call me your Father and know I am near! I will be Father to you! (R) Just as the rain falls to water the earth, just as a seed becomes bread, my word upon you can never return until my longing is filled! (R). By Frank Andersen © ONE LICENSE Licence No 1948. Used with permission.
"WE REMEMBER." Refrain: We remember how you loved us to your death, and still we celebrate, for you are with us her; And we believe that we will see you when you come, in your glory, Lord. we remember, we celebrate, we believe. V1 Here, a million wounded souls are yearning just to touch you and be healed. Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart. V2 Now we recreate your love, we bring the bread and wine to share a meal. Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord. V3 Christ, the Father’s great “Amen” to all hopes and dreams of ev’ry heart. Peace beyond all telling and freedom from all fear. V4 See the face of Christ revealed in ev’ry person standing by your side. Gift to one another, and temples of your love.
"Though the Mountains May Fall." Though the mountains may fall, and the hills turn to dust, yet the love of the Lord will stand; as a shelter for all who will call on his name. Sing the praise and the glory of God. Could the Lord ever leave you? Could the Lord forget his love? Though a mother forsake her child, he will not abandon you. Should you turn and forsake him; he will gently call your name. Should you wander away from him, he will always take you back. Go to him when you're weary; he will give you eagles wings. You will run, never tire, for your God will be your strength. As he swore to your fathers, when the flood destroyed the land; he will never forsake you; he will swear to you again. (ONE LICENSE copyright Licence Number: A-640101)
"BE NOT AFRAID." You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety, though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live. Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come, follow me, and I will give you rest. If you pass through raging waters in the sea you shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed. If you stand before the pow'r of hell and death is at your side, know that I am with you through it all. Blessed are your poor, for the Kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you who weep and mourn, for one day you will laugh. And if wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you! (ONE LICENSE copyright Licence Number: A-640101)
“COMPANIONS ON THE JOURNEY.” Chorus: We are companions on the journey breaking bread and sharing life and in the love we bear is the hope we share for we believe in the love of our God. We believe in the love of our God. No longer strangers to each other, no longer strangers in God’s house, we are fed and we are nourished by the strength of those who care, by the strength of those who care. We have been gifted with each other and we are called by the word of the Lord to act with justice to love tenderly and to walk humbly with our God, to walk humbly with our God. (Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101)
“ON EAGLE’S WINGS.” You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in his shadow for life. Say to the Lord my refuge, my rock in whom I trust. Refrain: And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn. Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of his hand. The snare of the fowler will never capture you and famine will bring you no fear. Under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield. Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
"EAGLE’S WINGS." (Fr Frank Andersen MSC). Refrain: I have carried you on eagle’s wings. I will care for you in all your years. My heart is full of peace. You have been within my life. Your guiding hand has always covered me. I am full of confidence in you. (Refrain) My soul is like a child cradled safe within your arms. You have carried me across my years leading me thru sorrow and thru joy. (Refrain) Never need I be afraid, no matter how uncertain things may be. Sometimes thru’ me, sometimes in spite of me, you seem to find your purpose in my life! I know failure in my life, the weakness so central to my heart! When I have strayed or fallen in my life, you gently set me on my feet again. (Refrain) (Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101)
Reflective instrumental music
Other, please specify:
Other, please specify:
Please click the link below for extra resources and options
For detailed selections of readings and hymns, please see this link
Choices for ceremony -
Reading from the bible: You can choose two from this list (one reading and an optional second reading) (these reading choices must be reading from the Holy Bible, and cannot be replaced with a non-biblical text).
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Second letter of St Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 4:6b-8) - ("I have run the good race..."). A READING FROM the second letter of St Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 4:6b-8) The time has come for me to be gone. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith; all there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that Day; and not only to me but to all those who have longed for his Appearing. The word of the Lord.
THE BOOK OF WISDOM (3: 1-6, 9). ("Grace and mercy await those he has chosen). The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God, no torment shall ever touch them. In the eyes of the unwise, they did appear to die, their going looked like a disaster, their leaving us, like annihilation; but they are in peace. If they experienced punishment as men see it, their hope was rich with immortality; slight was their affliction, great will their blessings be. God has put them to the test and proved them worthy to be with him: he has tested them like gold in a furnace, and accepted them as a holocaust. They who trust in him will understand the truth; those who are faithful will live with him in love; for grace and mercy await those he has chosen. The Word of the Lord.
THE FIRST LETTER OF SAINT PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS (13: 4-8) ("love is patient and kind, love never ends"). Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end. The word of the Lord.
THE BOOK OF the APOCALYPSE (14: 13). [They can rest forever after their work, since their good deeds go with them."] I, John, heard a voice from heaven say to me, ‘Write down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord! Blessed indeed, the spirit says; now they can rest for ever after their work, since their good deeds go with them.’ The Word of the Lord.
The letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians (4:4-9). [Fill your minds with everything that is true, everything that is noble, everything that is good ...Then the God of peace will be with you] - I want you to be happy, always happy in the Lord; I repeat, what I want is your happiness. Let your tolerance be evident to everyone: the Lord is very near. There is no need to worry; but if there is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with prayer and thanksgiving, and that peace of God, which is so much greater than we can understand, will guard your hearts and your thoughts, in Christ Jesus. Finally, friends, fill your minds with everything that is true, everything that is noble, everything that is good and pure, everything we love and honour, and everything that can be thought virtuous or worthy of praise. Then the God of peace will be with you. The Word of the Lord
The book of Wisdom (4:7-10a, 14-15). [Length of days is not what makes life honourable] - The virtuous person, though they die before their time, will find rest. Length of days is not what makes age honourable, nor number of years the true measure of life; understanding, this is a person’s grey hairs, untarnished life, this is ripe old age. He has sought to please God, so God has loved him; Coming to perfection in so short a while, he achieved long life; his soul being pleasing to the Lord, he has taken him quickly. Yet people look on, uncomprehending; it does not enter their heads that grace and mercy await the chosen of the Lord, and protection, his holy ones. The word of the Lord.
The Prophet ISAIAH (25: 6-9). [On this mountain, i shall prepare a banquet. Every tear will be wiped away] . On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoples a banquet of rich food. On this mountain he will remove the mourning veil covering all peoples, and the shroud enwrapping all nations; he will destroy Death for ever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from every cheek; he will take away his people’s shame everywhere on earth, for the Lord has said so. That day, it will be said: See, this is our God in whom we hoped for salvation; the Lord is the one in whom we hoped. We exult and we rejoice that he has saved us. The Word of the Lord.
THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (3:1-8: 11). [There is a time and a season for everything under heaven]. 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 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; times of war and times of peace. God has made everything beautiful for its time. The Word of the Lord.
The Second letter of Saint Paul to TIMOTHY (4: 6-8). [Run the good race, kept the faith (longer)]. As for me, my life is already being poured away as a libation, and the time has come for me to be gone. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith; all there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not only to me but to all those who have longed for His appearing. The word of the Lord.
The first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians (4:13-18) We want you to be quite certain, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the other people who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him. We can tell you this from the Lord’s own teaching, that any of us who are left alive until the Lord’s coming will not have any advantage over those who have died. At the trumpet of God, the voice of the archangel will call out the command and the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the clouds, together with them, to meet the Lord in the air. So we shall stay with the Lord for ever. With such thoughts as these you should comfort one another. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Philippians. (1:1-7a, 9-11). [I thank my God whenever I think of you]. I thank my God whenever I think of you; and every time I pray for all of you, I pray with joy, remembering how you have helped spread the Good News from the day you first heard it right up to the present. I am quite certain that the One who began this good work in you will see that it is finished when the Day of Christ Jesus comes. You have a permanent place in my heart, and God knows how much I miss you all, loving you as Christ Jesus loves you. My prayer is that your love for each other may increase more and more and never stop improving your knowledge and deepening your perception so that you can always recognise what is best. This will help you to become pure and blameless, and prepare you for the Day of Christ, when you will reach the perfect goodness which Christ Jesus produces in us for the glory and praise of God. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Philippians (3:20-21). [For us, our homeland is in heaven]. For us, our homeland is in heaven, and from heaven comes the saviour we are waiting for, the Lord Jesus Christ, and he will transfigure these weak mortal bodies of ours into copies of his glorious body. He will do that by the same power with which he can subdue the whole universe. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans. (8:31-35. 37-39). [Nothing can separate us from the love of God]. With God on our side who can be against us? Since God did not spare his own Son, but gave him up to benefit us all, we may be certain, after such a gift, that he will not refuse anything he can give. Could anyone accuse those that God has chosen? When God acquits, could anyone condemn? Could Christ Jesus? No! He not only died for us – he rose from the dead, and there at God’s right hand he stands and pleads for us. Nothing therefore can come between us and the love of Christ, even if we are troubled or worried, or being persecuted, or lacking food or clothes, or being threatened or even attacked. These are the trials through which we triumph, by the power of him who loved us. For I am certain of this: neither death nor life, no angel, no prince, nothing that exists, nothing still to come, not any power, or height or depth, nor any created thing, can ever come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans. (14:7-9, 11). [Whether we are alive or dead, we belong to the Lord]. The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive or dead we belong to the Lord. This explains why Christ both died and came to life, it was so that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. As scripture says: By my life – it is the Lord who speaks – every knee shall bend before me, and every tongue shall praise God. The word of the Lord.
From the First Letter of John (1 John 3:14,-16). [We have passed out of death and into life]. We have passed out of death and into life, and of this we can be sure because we love our brothers and sisters. This has taught us love – that he gave up his life for us; and we, too, ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. The word of the Lord.
The second letter of St Paul to the. Corinthians (4:14 - 5:1). [When our earthly tent is folded up, we gain an everlasting home in heaven]. We know that he who raised the Lord Jesus to life will raise us with Jesus in our turn, and put us by his side and you with us. You see, all this is for your benefit, so that the more grace is multiplied among people, the more thanksgiving there will be, to the glory of God. That is why there is no weakening on our part, and instead, though this outer man of ours may be falling into decay, the inner man is renewed day by day. Yes, the troubles which are soon over, though they weigh little, train us for the carrying of a weight of eternal glory which is out of all proportion to them. And so we have no eyes for things that are visible, but only for things that are invisible; for visible things last only for a time, and the invisible things are eternal. For we know that when the tent that we live in on earth is folded up, there is a house built by God for us, an everlasting home not made by human hands, in the heavens. The word of the Lord.
The second letter of St Paul to Timothy (2:8-13). [If we have died with him, we will also live with him]. Remember the Good News that I carry, ‘Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung from the race of David’; it is on account of this that I have my own hardships to bear, even to being chained like a criminal – but they cannot chain up God’s news. So I bear it all for the sake of those who are chosen, so that in the end they may have the salvation that is in Christ Jesus and the eternal glory that comes with it. Here is a saying that you can rely on: If we have died with him, then we shall live with him. If we hold firm, then we shall reign with him. If we disown him, then he will disown us. We may be unfaithful, but he is always faithful, for he cannot disown his own self. The word of the Lord.
The book of Revelation (7:9-10, 15-17). [In heaven there was a huge number, impossible to cound. I shall wipe away every tear from their eyes] I, John, saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language; they were standing in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in their hands. They shouted aloud, ‘Victory to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!’ They now stand in front of God’s throne and serve him day and night in his sanctuary; and the One who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. They will never hunger or thirst again; neither the sun nor scorching wind will ever plague them, because the Lamb who is at the throne will be their shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.’ The word of the Lord.
The first letter of St John (3:1-2). [We are already children of God. We shall be like him and see him as he really is]. Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children; and that is what we are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him, Therefore, it does not acknowledge us. My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Ephesians (1:3-5). [We are all the adopted children of God]. Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all the spiritual blessings of heaven in Christ. Before the world was made, he chose us, chose us in Christ, to be holy and spotless, and to live through love in his presence, determined that we should become his adopted sons and daughters, through Jesus Christ for his own kind purposes. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Philippians (1:1-7a, 9-11) [I thank my God for you. (longer)]. From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus. We wish you the grace and peace of God our Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God whenever I think of you; and every time I pray for all of you, I pray with joy, remembering how you have helped spread the Good News from the day you first heard it right up to the present. I am quite certain that the One who began this good work in you will see that it is finished when the Day of Christ Jesus comes. You have a permanent place in my heart, and God knows how much I miss you all, loving you as Christ Jesus loves you. My prayer is that your love for each other may increase more and more and never stop improving your knowledge and deepening your perception so that you can always recognise what is best. This will help you to become pure and blameless, and prepare you for the Day of Christ, when you will reach the perfect goodness which Christ Jesus produces in us for the glory and praise of God. The word of the Lord.
The letter of Paul to the Romans (6:3-5, 8-11). [All of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus]. 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. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 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 death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. The word of the Lord.
From the Song of Songs (8:6-7). [Love is stronger than death]. 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 his house, it would be utterly scorned. The Word of the Lord
The letter of St Paul to the Romans (8:31-35. 37-39). [Nothing can come between us and the love of Jesus. (shorter)]. Nothing can come between us and the love of Christ. For I am certain of this: neither death nor life, no angel, nothing that exists, nothing still to come, not any power, or height or depth, nor any created thing, can ever come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. The word of the Lord.
The book of Lamentations (3:21-26). [This is what i shall tell my soul and so recover hope. IT is good to wait in silence for the Lord to Save]. This is what I shall tell my heart, and so recover hope: the favours of the Lord are not all past, his kindnesses are not exhausted; every morning they are renewed; great is his faithfulness. ‘My portion is the Lord,’ says my soul, ‘and so I will hope in him.’ The Lord is good to those who trust him, to the soul that searches for him. It is good to wait in silence for the Lord to save. The word of the Lord.
The book of the Revelation (21:1-5). [The Lord will wipe away death. No more tears, sadness]. I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth; the first heaven and the first earth had disappeared now, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the holy city, and the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, as beautiful as a bride all dressed for her husband. Then I heard a loud voice call from the throne, ‘You see this city? Here God lives among people. God will make his home among them; they shall be his people, and he will be their God; his name is ‘God-with-them.’ He will wipe away all tears from their eyes; there will be no more death, and no more mourning or sadness. The world of the past has gone.’ Then the One sitting on the throne spoke: ‘Now I am making the whole of creation new.’ The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans (Romans 8:14-23). [What we suffer in this life cannot be compared with the reward that awaits us in the next]. Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son or a daughter of God. The spirit you received is not the spirit of slaves bringing fear into your lives again; it is the spirit of sons, and it makes us cry out, ‘Abba, Father!’ The Spirit himself and our spirit bear united witness that we are children of God. And if we are children we are heirs as well: heirs of God and coheirs with Christ, sharing his sufferings so as to share his glory. I think that what we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory, as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us. The whole creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his sons. It was not for any fault on the part of creation that it was made unable to attain its purpose, it was made so by God; but creation still retains the hope of being freed, like us, from its slavery to decadence, to enjoy the same freedom and glory as the children of God. From the beginning till now the entire creation, as we know, has been groaning in one great act of giving birth; and not only creation, but all of us who possess the first-fruits of the Spirit, we too groan inwardly as we wait for our bodies to be set free. The word of the Lord.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans (5:5-11). [Now that we have been reconciled, surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son]. Hope is not deceptive, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given us. We were still helpless when at his appointed moment Christ died for sinful men. It is not easy to die even for a good man – though of course for someone really worthy, a man might be prepared to die – but what proves that God loves us is that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Having died to make us righteous, is it likely that he would now fail to save us from God’s anger? When we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, we were still enemies; now that we have been reconciled, surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son? Not merely because we have been reconciled but because we are filled with joyful trust in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have already gained our reconciliation. The word of the Lord.
St Paul to the Romans (5:17-21) [Jesus Christ, will cause everyone to reign in life. He is to judge everyone, alive or dead. All who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name]. Hope is not deceptive, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given us. We were still helpless when at his appointed moment Christ died for sinful men. It is not easy to die even for a good man – though of course for someone really worthy, a man might be prepared to die – but what proves that God loves us is that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Having died to make us righteous, is it likely that he would now fail to save us from God’s anger? When we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, we were still enemies; now that we have been reconciled, surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son? Not merely because we have been reconciled but because we are filled with joyful trust in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have already gained our reconciliation. The word of the Lord.
First letter of Saint Peter (1:3-9). [He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection. A birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, ..kept in heaven for you]. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith —being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire— may be found to result in praise and glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed. Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. The word of the Lord.
2 Corinthians (4:6-11). [We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us]. Brothers and sisters: The Scriptures say, “God commanded light to shine in the dark.” Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ. We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us. We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don’t know what to do, we never give up. In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again. -We face death every day because of Jesus. Our bodies show what his death was like, so that his life can also be seen in us. The word of the Lord.
First letter of St Paul to the Corinthians (15:54-57). [Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory?]. When this perishable nature has put on imperishability and when this mortal nature has put on immortality, then the words of scripture will come true: Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? Now the sting of death is sin, and sin gets its power from the Law. So let us thank God for giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. The word of the Lord.
The book of Job (19:1, 23-27). [Inscribed this as a monument. I know my avenger lives. He shall set me close to him]. Job said: ‘Ah, would that these words of mine were written down, inscribed on some monument with iron chisel and engraving tool, cut into the rock for ever. This I know; that my Avenger lives, and he, the Last, will take his stand on earth. After my awaking, he will set me close to him, and from my flesh I shall look on God. He whom I shall see will take my part: these eyes will gaze on him and find him not aloof.’ The word of the Lord.
The prophet Daniel (12:1-3). [Your own people will be spared, all those whose names are found. Written in the Book]. I, Daniel, was doing penance, when I received this message from the Lord: ‘At that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who mounts guard over your people. There is going to be a time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, your own people will be spared, all those whose names are found written in the Book. Of those who lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity. ‘The word of the Lord.
Second book of Maccabees (12:43-4). [The hope in the resurrection in real]. The leader of the community, took a collection from the people individually, amounting to nearly two thousand drachmae, and sent it to Jerusalem to have a sacrifice for sin offered, an altogether fine and noble action, in which he took full account of the resurrection. For if he had not expected the fallen to rise again, it would have been superfluous and foolish to pray for the dead, whereas if he had in view the splendid recompense reserved for those who make a pious end, the thought was holy and devout. This was why he had this atonement sacrifice offered for the dead, so that they might be released from their sin. The word of the Lord.
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“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD.” (Crimond). The Lord's my shepherd I'll not want. He makes me down to lie in pastures green, he leadeth me the quiet waters by. My soul he doth restore again and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness even for his own name's sake. Yea though I walk in death's dark vale, yet will I fear no ill for thou art with me and thy rod and staff me comfort still. My table thou hast furnished in presence of my foes. My head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me and in God's house for evermore my dwelling place shall be. Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD.” (Brian Boniwell). The Lord is my shepherd and I want to follow, wherever he leads me, wherever he goes. Over the mountains, the waters and byways, valleys and highway he's waiting for me. Refrain: I want to go to meet him there, to lay myself down in his love. The Lord is my shepherd and I want to follow, wherever he leads me, wherever he goes. And while on the journey to where we are going, he promised to be there to help us along, and over the mountains, we'll walk on together, to know all the wonders he's given to me. (Refrain) (Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-6401010
“ISAIAH 49." I will never forget you my people. I have carved you on the palm of my hand. I will never forget you; I will not leave you orphaned; I will never forget my own. Does a mother forget her baby, or a women the child within her womb. Yes, even if these forget, yet even if these forget, I will never forget my own. Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
"LIKE A SHEPHERD." Like a shepherd he feeds his flock and gathers the lambs in his arms. Holding them carefully close to his heart leading them home. Say to the cities of Judah prepare the way of the lord. Go to the mountain top, lift your voice: Jerusalem here is your God. I myself will shepherd them for others have led them astray. The lost I will rescue and heal their wounds and pasture them, giving them rest. Come unto me if you are heavily burdened and take my yoke Upon your shoulders, I will give you rest. Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
Spoken Psalm. “PSALM 23.” “The Lord is my Shepherd” (Please all recite together) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit. He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear You are there with your crook and your staff; With these you give me comfort. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
Spoken response. PSALM 22(23) R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit. R. He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. R. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. R. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever. R.
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JOHN 14: 1 – 6. [Do not let your hearts be troubled. There are many rooms in my Father's House]. Jesus said: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. If there were not, I should have told you. I am going now to prepare a place for you. And after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me, so that where I am, you may be also. You know the way to the place where I am going”. Thomas said, “Lord, we do not know where you are going so 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.” The Gospel of the Lord.
Matthew (11:25-30). [Come to me all you who labour and are burdened. and you will find rest]. Jesus exclaimed, ‘I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children. Yes, Father, for that is what it pleased you to do. Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, just as no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
John (10: 11-18). [I am the Good shepherd. I know mine and they know me]. Jesus said: ‘I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep. The hired man, since he is not the shepherd and the sheep do not belong to him, abandons the sheep and runs away as soon as he sees a wolf coming, and then the wolf attacks and scatters the sheep; this is because he is only a hired man and has no concern for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep. And there are other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these I have to lead as well. They too will listen to my voice, and there will be only one flock and one shepherd. The Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me; I lay it down of my own free will, and as it is in my power to lay it down, so it is in my power to take it up again; and this is the command I have been given by my Father.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
John (10: 14,27-30) [Good shepherd (shorter)]. Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the Good Shepherd. My sheep know my voice, and I know them. They follow me, and I give them eternal life, so that they will never be lost. No one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father gave them to me, and he is greater than all others. No one can snatch them from his hands, and I am one with the Father.” The Gospel of the Lord.
JOHN 11:17-27. [I am the Resurrection and the life. The raising of Lazarus]. On arriving at Bethany, Jesus found that Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days already. Bethany is only about two miles from Jerusalem and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to sympathise with them over their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus had come she went to meet him. Mary remained sitting in the house. Martha said to Jesus, “If you had been here, my brother would not have died, but I know that, even now, whatever you ask of God, he will grant you”. “Your brother”, said Jesus to her, “will rise again”. Martha said, “I know he will rise again at the resurrection on the last day”. Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who was to come into this world.” The Gospel of the Lord.
MATTHEW 5: 1-12. [The Beatitudes. Happy are the poor in spirit...]. Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: “How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called children of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account: Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” The Gospel of the Lord.
Matthew (25:31-40). [In so far as you did this to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me, says the Lord]. Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right hand, “Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me.” Then the virtuous will say to him in reply, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you; or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and make you welcome; naked and clothe you; sick or in prison and go to see you?” And the King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.” The Gospel of the Lord.
John (6:38-40). [I shall lose nothing of all that he has given to me, and raise them up on the last day]. Jesus said to the crowd: The will of him who sent me is that I should lose nothing of all that he has given to me, and that I should raise it up on the last day. Yes, it is my Father’s will that whoever sees the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and that I shall raise them up on the last day.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
Luke (2:22-35). [Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace, for my eyes have seen your salvation]. Simeon took the child Jesus into his arms and prayed: ‘Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace, just as you promised; because my eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared for all the nations to see, a light to enlighten the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
John (15: 1,4-5, 7-8). [I am the vine and you are the branches]. Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it. It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
Mark (10:13-16). [Let the little children come to me and do not stop them, for it is to these that the kingdom of God belongs]. People were bringing little children to Jesus, for him to touch them. The disciples turned them away, 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. I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ Then he put his arms around them, laid his hands on them and gave them his blessing. The Gospel of the Lord.
John (12:23-24). [Unless a seed falls into the ground and dies, it remains but a single grain, but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest]. Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Now the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you, most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. The Gospel of the Lord.
Matthew (6:25-34). [God knows what you need. Can anyone add a single hour to their life by worrying]. Jesus taught his disciples, saying. “do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? “Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? “And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you— you of little faith? “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” The Gospel of the Lord.
John (19:25-30). [Jesus on the Cross. Gives his mother into the care of his disciple]. Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his mother and the disciple he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother, ‘Woman, this is your son.’ Then to the disciple he said, ‘This is your mother.’ And from that moment the disciple made a place for her in his home. After this, Jesus knew that everything had now been completed, and to fulfil the scripture perfectly he said: ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar full of vinegar stood there, so putting a sponge soaked in vinegar on a hyssop stick they held it up to his mouth. After Jesus had taken the vinegar he said, ‘It is accomplished’; and bowing his head he gave up the spirit. The Gospel of the Lord.
Luke (23:33. 39-43). ["Jesus remember me when you come into your Kingdom"]. When the soldiers reached the place called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there and the two criminals also, one on the right, the other on the left. One of the criminals hanging there abused him. ‘Are you not the Christ?’ he said. ‘Save yourself and us as well.’ But the other spoke up and rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of God at all?’ he said, ‘You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus,’ he said ‘remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ ‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
Luke (24:13-35). [The disciples on the road to Emmaus. They recognised him in the breaking of the bread]. On the first day of the week, two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, ‘What matters are you discussing as you walk along?’ They stopped short, their faces downcast. Then one of them, called Cleopas, answered him, ‘You must be the only person staying in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.’ ‘What things?’ he asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth’ they answered ‘who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have astounded us; they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.’ Then he said to them, ‘You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?’ Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself. When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with them. ‘It is nearly evening’ they said ‘and the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them. Now while he was with them at table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; but he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’ They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven assembled together with their companions, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread. The Gospel of the Lord.
John (5:24-29). [All who listen to my word and believe it, have eternal life]. Jesus said to the Jews: ‘I tell you most solemnly, whoever listens to my words, and believes in the one who sent me, has eternal life; without being brought to judgement he has passed from death to life. I tell you most solemnly, the hour will come - in fact it is here already - when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and all who hear it will live. For the Father, who is the source of life, has made the Son the source of life; and, because he is the Son of Man, has appointed him supreme judge. Do not be surprised at this, for the hour is coming when the dead will leave their graves at the sound of his voice: those who did good will rise again to life; and those who did evil, to condemnation.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
John (6:51-58). [Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. The Bread come down from heaven]. Jesus said: ‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.’ Then the people started arguing with one another: ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ they said. Jesus replied: ‘I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. Anyone who does eat my flesh and drink my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in him. As I, who am sent by the living Father, myself draw life from the Father, so whoever eats me will draw life from me. This is the bread come down from heaven; not like the bread our ancestors ate: they are dead, but anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
John (17:24-26). [I want those you have given me, Father, to be with me in glory]. Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: ‘Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they may always see the glory you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Father, Righteous One, the world has not known you, but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. I have made your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and so that I may be in them.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
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Preparation of the Gifts Hymn - The following is a choice only if you are having a full Funeral Mass - with Eucharist and communion with the blessing of bread and wine -
“BE STILL MY FRIENDS.” Chorus: I ask you my friends to be still and know that I am here with you. The longing in my heart I will fill, for I now make my home in you. The mountains, the valleys, the oceans deep sing praises and glory to you! And all of creation joins in song; but we find you within! The crowds on the hillsides need your bread! The lame need your healing hand! The blind and the dumb cry out for you; when will our hearts be filled! We’ve worked all the day, Lord, hear our prayer! Our hearts laboured long for you! But now we’ve returned and know our need: to spend some time with you! Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101
"LIKE A SHEPHERD." Like a shepherd he feeds his flock and gathers the lambs in his arms. Holding them carefully close to his heart leading them home. Say to the cities of Judah prepare the way of the lord. Go to the mountain top, lift your voice: Jerusalem here is your God. I myself will shepherd them for others have led them astray. The lost I will rescue and heal their wounds and pasture them, giving them rest. Come unto me if you are heavily burdened and take my yoke Upon your shoulders, I will give you rest. (Used with permission of ONE LICENCE No A-640101)
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another suitable well known Christian hymn -
another suitable well known Christian hymn -
Communion and Thanksgiving reflection hymns: The following is a choice only if you are having a full Funeral Mass - with Eucharist and communion with the blessing of bread and wine - then please choose one or two suitable Communion/ Thanksgiving reflection hymns (this is for singing as people come forward to receive Holy Communion and after communion as a reflection.
ONE BREAD ONE BODY
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY
BLEST ARE THEY
IN THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Lord, I know YOU ARE NEAR. (formerly ‘YAHWEH, I KNOW YOU ARE NEAR’).
JESUS REMEMBER ME (TAIZE)
EYE HAS NOT SEEN
ALL I ASK OF YOU IS FOREVER TO REMEMBER ME AS LOVING YOU
ONLY A SHADOW
THE LORD IS THE GOD OF MY SALVATION (FORMERLY, YAHWEH IS THE GOD OF MY SALVATION)
I’LL BE ALWAYS LOVING YOU
WE WALK BY FAITH
I Thank My God (Scripture in Song P 15)
Gentle As Silence (Folder)
Be Not Afraid (AOV 1 – 114)
We Are Many Parts (AOV 1 – 86)
Beatitudes (Spirit of Love P 33)
The Fullness of God (AOV 2 – 62)
GALILEE SONG (“SO I LEAVE MY BOATS BEHIND, LEAVE THEM ON FAMILIAR SHORES”)
Hail Mary (Gentle Woman)
Ave Maria
Other, please specify:
Other, please specify:
Final (recessional) exit hymn:
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BLEST BE THE LORD
HOW GREAT THOU ART
GALILEE SONG
CITY OF GOD
MORNING HAS BROKEN
CREATE A NEW HEART, HOLY GOD
STRONG AND CONSTANT
other, please specify:
other, please specify:
Eulogy (optional). Please write the name of the person who will be reading the eulogy. In the Catholic Funeral rite, there is the option for a brief sharing of a Eulogy by one family member or a friend on behalf of the family. Please note that long eulogies or many different speeches are not as effective. The total time for Eulogies is suggested to be approximately four to ten minutes in total. Further speeches after the main family eulogy can tend to take away from the impact of the main eulogy. As we know, the worth of a loved-one is not to be measured by the number of words used in a eulogy. The formal eulogy should be only one or two pages long and ought to be written out and never unscripted. This is a time for a formal thanksgiving of your loved one’s life. Please write the name of the person who will be reading the eulogy.
For Returned services personnel only: Was the nominee/deceased a Returned Services person. Would you like an RSL tribute as part of the funeral ceremony? (Please note, this option is subject to the conditions and eligibility criterion and availability of the service as set down by the RSL).
Yes please, an RSL tribute (your family or the funeral director will need to contact RSL and arrange someone to attend the ceremony for this element of the service)
No thank you. No RSL tribute.
The names of the one or more readers who can read out the Prayers of intercession in the ceremony.
Please choose tick all prayers of Intercession(s) you would like to read out, and you can also add your own at the end. (Please note you are very welcome to choose all of these prayers, as they are only short intentions)
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Let us pray for the comfort and consolation of [pipe:4]’s family, relatives and friends. Lord, hear us.
For our relatives and friends who have gone before us, and for all who have helped us: that they may now be enjoying a Heavenly reward for their goodness and kindness. Lord, hear us.
For people everywhere who are grieving. That the pain they endure may not be too much to bear. And that they may experience consolation from Christ who suffered, died and rose again to give us eternal life. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for the virtues of faith, hope and love. That we may be strengthened and reassured in our daily lives. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray that God’s love and strength may be strong in the hearts of the young people. That they may be inspired by the values they cherished in [pipe:4]’s life, and continue those qualities in their own. Lord, hear us.
For [pipe:4], who began eternal life with Jesus in Baptism: That our merciful and loving God will grant [pipe:4] a place of peace and light in God’s heavenly Kingdom. Lord, hear us.
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Offertory procession: The following is a choice only if you are having a full Funeral Mass - with Eucharist and communion with the blessing of bread and wine - please propose two or so members of your family (or a couple of friends) who can bring forward the gifts of bread and wine at the offertory procession
Where there is a graveside commital planned, Would you like the Priest to invite people to attend this, or is it just a private ceremony
There is no graveside service, it is all finishing here
Yes please, invite everyone to the grave, and it will be at...
No thank you, it will be a private ceremony
No thank you, it will be a private ceremony
Would you like the Priest to announce a gathering for refreshments for after the funeral, at a specified location. If so, please write where you are proposing to have the refreshments.
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No thanks, no announcement of refreshments
Yes please, we wil let you know where the refreshments location is as soon as we confirm this
Yes please, refreshments at..
Yes please, refreshments at..
Please write here any further instructions, notes or questions:
Questions or Comments:
A note for those who are filling out this form as an advanced preparation for themselves. When you complete this form and receive an email back, please print this form out take it to your nominated funeral director, and also leave a copy with your next of kin and a copy in the place you leave all your important documents. You can also leave a copy of this with your will, but sometimes this is only seen after the funeral so, please ensure your wishes are communicated to all the necessary people in advance.