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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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Liturgy of the Word

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First Reading

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Psalm

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{Second Reading}

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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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Our Father

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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.

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