Summary Current lockdown guidelines Baptism - Only in case of imminent deathMarriage - Only in exceptional circumstances (Maximum of 6 people attending)Funeral - Maximum of 30 people From May 17th Baptism - Maximum 30 attendeesMarriage - Maximum of 30 attendee....
1. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:1–12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught...
The response to the Reading is: The Lord is my light and my help. The Lord is my light and my help; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; before whom shall I shrink? R. There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long, to live in the...
(Readings 1- 4 are intended for use as the First Reading during the season of Easter, Readings 5-19 are for use at any time of the year) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 10:34–43 God has appointed him to judge everyone, alive or dead. Peter addressed Cornelius...
A reading from the book of Job 19:1. 23–27 This I know: that my Avenger lives. Job said: ‘Ah, would that these words of mine were written down, inscribed on some monument with iron chisel and engraving tool, cut into the rock for ever. This I know: that my Avenger...
The Word of God is a source of encouragement and consolation for the faithful of God. it is Jesus who speaks when the Scriptures are read in church. Even when we read these readings to ourselves privately we are invited to listen for the voice of the Lord of Life. How...
The Church gives priority to the singing of the Order of Mass - the Alleluia, the Holy, and Great Amen, for example, and the songs proper to the Funeral Rite, for example, the Song of Farewell. The priest will be able to discuss which version of these will be most...
The purpose of the Catholic Funeral Liturgy is to offer worship and thanksgiving to God, the author of all life; to pray for the deceased, and to offer support to the bereaved. The Church encourages us to celebrate the funeral in three main stages: • The Vigil of...
Summary Current lockdown guidelines Baptism - Only in case of imminent deathMarriage - Only in exceptional circumstances (Maximum of 6 people attending)Funeral - Maximum of 30 people From May 17th Baptism - Maximum 30 attendeesMarriage - Maximum of 30 attendee....
