Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are blessed to pray and give thanks with you for the gift of your loved one’s life and through the rites and prayers of Holy Mother Church to entrust them back to God our merciful Father by offering the Church’s Solemn Celebration of the Eucharisitc Sacrifice. The Catholic Liturgy is the Memorial of Christ’s Death and Resurrection. And it is through remembering what Our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us, that we celebrate the gift of Eternal Life that is promised to those that have been baptized into Christ Jesus.​
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Assumption Funeral Guidelines:
​ The following are guidelines for planning the Mass for your loved one here at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Parish:
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Funerals can only be scheduled on available Tuesdays & Fridays. The Mass is celebrated at 11 AM. A rosary may be recited in the church half an hour beforehand.
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The Scripture readings and music can only be selected from our list of approved readings and hymns. We do not play pre-recorded music in the church.
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A family member or friend who is trained at their parish as a lector may read for the Funeral Mass. Otherwise the parish will provide a reader.
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Only Assumption Parish musicians can be used.
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There is a $500 cost to cover the musicians and funeral coordinator. This must be paid in cash before the start of the Funeral Mass. An additional financial gift to the church and the clergy is always welcomed.
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One member or friend of the family may deliver a brief eulogy, no more than five minutes in length, before the Final Commendation (towards the end of the Mass). Criteria for the eulogy include the likelihood of maintaining composure at this emotional time, the content cannot be offensive, racist, lewd, or inappropriate for being delivered in a sacred space. The celebrant will request to review the content beforehand (OCF 170). It may be the case that the eulogy itself should be incorporated into the vigil service or at the graveside.
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