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The parishes of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Bride's
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(This takes place in the church porch or entrance when the Mortal Remains of the Deceased has not been received prior to the Funeral Service)
Sign of the Cross
Greeting
Sprinkling with Holy Water
Entrance Procession with Music or Singing
{Placing of Pall and Christian Symbols}
Opening Prayer
(If the Mortal Remains have been received at a prior Vigil Service the Celebration of Mass the format is as follows)
Entrance Procession {A Hymn/Song/Music may be sung/played}
Greeting
Penitential Rite
Opening Prayer
First Reading
Psalm
{Second Reading may be chosen}
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
Homily
Prayers of Intercession
Offertory Procession {A Hymn/Song/Music may be sung/played}
The Eucharistic Prayer
Our Father
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Holy Communion {A Hymn/Song/Music may be sung/played}
Prayer After Communion
*Eulogy or Words of Remembrance
{Removal of Pall and Christian Symbols}
Invitation to Prayer in Silence
Song of Farewell
Prayer of Commendation
Processional Song
Where pastorally appropriate family and friends proclaim the Scripture Readings, Psalm and Prayers of Intercession. Should a deacon or priest be present they proclaim the gospel otherwise the person who is leading the prayer service does so.
Family and friends are also invited to present the gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory Procession.