PARISH of the HOLY EUCHARIST

Psalm 23 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (1) 

R. The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul.

He guides me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage.

You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint me my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come.

Psalm 27 27:1, 4, 7-8 (13) 

R. The LORD is my is my light and my salvation; of whom should I be afraid?

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?

One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, that I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD and contemplate his temple.

Hear O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me. Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.

Psalm 103 27:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 (8) 

R. The LORD is kind and merciful.

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not his benefits.

He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills. He redeems your life from destruction, he crowns you with kindness and compassion.

He will not always chide, nor does he keep his wrath forever. Not according to our sins does he deal with us, nor does he requite us according to our crimes.

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us.

The priest will first introduce the intercessions, asking the people to turn to God in prayer. After this introduction, the reader begins:  
  
Please respond “Lord Hear our Prayer.”  
 
That the bishops and priests of the Church, and all who preach the Gospel, may be given the strength to express in action the word they proclaim.  We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That those in public office may promote justice and peace. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That those who bear the cross of pain in mind or body may never feel forsaken by God. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That God may deliver the soul of his servant N. from punishment and from the powers of darkness. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That God in his mercy may blot out all his/her offenses. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That God may establish him/her in light and peace. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That God may call him/her to happiness in the company of all the saints. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That God may welcome into his glory those of our family and friends who have departed this life. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord:  
+ Lord, hear our prayer.  
 
After the final intercession, please wait at the ambo until the priest finishes the closing prayer and everyone responds “Amen.”  

PRELUDE MUSIC
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Instrumental choices played by organist/pianist

PROCESSIONAL HYMN (Choose one.)

1. All Creatures of Our God and King 
2. Be Not Afraid 
3. For All the Saints 
4. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 
5. I Know That My Redeemer Lives
6. Lord of All Hopefulness
7. The King of Love My Shepherd Is
8. What Wondrous Love is This 
9. We Walk By Faith

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON (sung by the cantor) 

RESPONSORIAL PSALM (Choose one.)

10. Psalm 23   The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
11. Psalm 27   The Lord is my light and my salvation.
12. Psalm 103 The Lord is kind and merciful.

OFFERTORY HYMN (Choose one.) 

13. Ave Maria (Schubert) – please confirm that this is in the repertoire of the cantor at your church site.
14. Be Still My Soul 
15. Eye Has Not Seen
16. Hosea  
17. How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (R. DeBruyn)
18. Jerusalem, My Happy Home
19. Lord of All Hopefulness 
20. The King of Love My Shepherd Is
21. The Lord is My Light (C. Walker) 
22. Make Me A Channel of Your Peace (Prayer of St. Francis) 
23. Precious Lord, Take My Hand 
24. Shelter Me, O God (B. Hurd)
25. Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling
26. There is a Balm in Gilead
27. We Walk By Faith

COMMUNION HYMN (Choose one.) 

28. Antiphon & Verses from Requiem Mass  (sung by the cantor)
 29. Behold the Lamb                          
30. Bread of Angels       
31. Eat This Bread          
32. Gift of Finest Wheat                        
33. I Received the Living God 
34. I Am the Bread of Life                                                           
35. O Sacrament Most Holy 
36. Shepherd of Souls
37. Panis Angelicus (TRADITIONAL) 
38. The Supper of the Lord 
39. Take and Eat (J. Moore)
40. Taste and See (S. Dean) 
41. Ubi Caritas (B. Hurd)

FINAL COMMENDATION (Choose one.)

42. In Paradisum (May Angels Guide You)  CHANT, MODE VII
43. Song of Farewell  (Come to his/her aid, O Saints of God) TRADITIONAL OLD HUNDREDTH
44. May the Choirs of Angels Come to Greet You (E. Sands)

RECESSIONAL HYMN (Choose one.)
 
45. Instrumental music
46. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!
47. For All the Saints
48. How Great Thou Art 
49. Holy God We Praise Thy Name        
50. I Know That My Redeemer Lives (S.Soper) 
51. I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Hymn Version)     
52. Now Thank We All Our God 
53. O God Beyond All Praising
54. Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones 

Many of these Hymns can be placed in a different part of the Mass 
For more information, please contact Director of Sacred Music Jennifer Runge or the Music Minister assigned to your funeral [email protected] or call Music Office 207-847-6884 (M,T,W,F)

For more information, contact [email protected] or the Music Minister assigned to the funeral.