Reception of the Mortal Remains

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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)

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Sign of the Cross

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Greeting

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Sprinkling with Holy Water

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Entrance Procession with Music or Singing

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{Placing of Pall and Christian Symbols}

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Opening Prayer

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(If the Mortal Remains have been received at a prior Vigil Service the Celebration of Mass the format is as follows)

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Entrance Procession {A Hymn/Song/Music may be sung/played}

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Greeting

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Penitential Rite

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Opening Prayer

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Liturgy of the Word

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First Reading

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Psalm

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{Second Reading may be chosen}

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Gospel Acclamation

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Gospel

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Homily

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Prayers of Intercession

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

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Offertory Procession {A Hymn/Song/Music may be sung/played}

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The Eucharistic Prayer

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The Communion Rite

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Our Father

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Sign of Peace

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Lamb of God

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Holy Communion {A Hymn/Song/Music may be sung/played}

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Prayer After Communion

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Final Commendation

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*Eulogy or Words of Remembrance

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{Removal of Pall and Christian Symbols}

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Invitation to Prayer in Silence

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Song of Farewell 

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Prayer of Commendation

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Processional Song

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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.