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MUSIC SELECTIONS Recessional Hymn______FOR A

FUNERAL MASS

SS. Peter & Paul

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Music is an important part of the funeral rites. It can console (The Psalm is sung between the first 2 Scripture readings.) and uplift mourners even as it expresses our faith and love. The music used in the Funeral Mass is to be religious in nature The Lord Is Kind & Merciful () and in accord with our faith in eternal life, which the Mass cele- brates. The following list of offers appropriate selec- Me, O God (Psalm 23) tions, all of which are found in our parish hymnal. Other hymns may be requested, but their acceptance will be based on The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) appropriateness to the church’s liturgy and the choir’s I Lift Up My Soul (Psalm 25) knowledge of them. Our parish Resurrection Choir and a can- tor will be present to lead the congregation in song. The priest PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS—CHOOSE 1 will talk over your selections with you and communicate them to the music director. (Most any of the selections listed under “Processional/

PROCESSIONAL/RECESSIONAL—CHOOSE 2 Recessional” would be appropriate here.)

Alleluia, Sing to (not Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You COMMUNION—CHOOSE 1 during Lent) Let There Be Peace on Earth (The selections below are suitable at the time of Communion on- All My Days Now Thank We All Our God ly. However, you can choose from the list of “Processional/ All the Earth On Eagle’s Wings Recessional” at this time also) Only A Shadow Beautiful Savior Peace Is Flowing Like a River Be Not Afraid Praise to the Lord Eat This Bread One Bread, One Body Gift of Finest Wheat Panis Angelicus Blest are They Prayer of St. Francis I Am The Bread of Life Taste and See City of God Seek Ye First(not in Lent) O Lord, I Am Not Worthy Christ, Be Our Light Sing A New Song(not in Lent) Come To the Water Sing to the Mountains (the hymn “Ave Maria” is not a Communion Song, but may be Crown Him with Many Crowns Soon and Very Soon sung after the Communion song, as a meditation.) Eye Has Not Seen Though the Mountains May Fly Like A Bird Fall SONG DURING THE INCENSING/COMMITTAL—CHOOSE 1 Give Me Jesus To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign Glory & Praise to our God King Jesus, Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom, Here I Am We Are Many Parts I Lift Up My Soul—To You, Lord, I Lift Up My Soul, Here I Am, Lord We Are the Light of the World Song of Farewell—Come to Their Aid, O Saints of God…, Holy God, We Praise Thy Name We Gather Together Song of Farewell—by Sands—May the choirs of angels come to greet you…, Holy, Holy, Holy We Have Been Told Like A Child Rests In Its Mother’s Arms, So Will I Rest In God., Hosea (Come Back To Me) We Remember I Have Loved You Whatsoever You Do All I Ask of You is forever to remember me as loving you, I Know That My Redeemer You Are Mine Saints of God—Haas, Lives You Are Near Saints of God—Janco. Isaiah 49(I will Never Forget You)