SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral Office of Sacred Music

Funeral Music

Name of the deceased: Date of the Funeral Mass: Celebrant:

The Entrance Chant grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Sung in Latin ⃝ Sung in English ⃝

The Responsorial Psalm (please select one) The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. ⃝ To You, O Lord, I lift my soul. ⃝ The Lord is light and my salvation. ⃝

The Offertory Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice. Sung in Latin ⃝ Sung in English ⃝ Or hymn:

The Communion Let perpetual light shine upon them, O Lord, with your Saints forever, for you are merciful. Sung in Latin ⃝ Sung in English ⃝ If the family wishes, an appropriate hymn may be sung after the above . Hymn:

Recessional Chant May angels lead you into paradise; upon your arrival, may the martyrs receive you and lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem. May the ranks of angels receive you, and with Lazarus, once a poor man, may you have eternal rest. Sung in Latin ⃝ Sung in English ⃝

Some suggested hymns The following hymns, or other appropriate pieces of hymnody may be used at the Offertory and after the Communion Antiphon.

All Creatures of our God and King * Faith of our Fathers Now Thank We All Our God Alleluia, Sing to * I Know that My Redeemer Lives Panis Angelicus /Humbly We Worship Jesus My Lord, My God, My All Praise My Soul the King of Heaven* Ave Maria The King of Love My Shepherd Is Lead, Kindly, Light Soul of my Savior Be Thou My Vision Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Come, Holy Ghost My Shepherd Will Supply My Need * - may not be used during Lent