Funeral readings:  the first and second readings are generally chosen by the family.  If you would prefer a priest to choose them they are happy to do so. 

The first reading comes from the Old Testament and the second reading comes from the New Testament.  When indicating below your choices you can simply say C1 and E3, for example.

Please indicate who will be reading each one.  The Pastoral Care Coordinator will email you copies so that those individuals can get comfortable with the readings.  They will not need to bring them with them, we will have copies for them here.

Gospel: the Gospel is customarily chosen by the priest, but if there is one that the family feels strongly about they are happy to accommodate the request.  Please indicate below if you have a specific reading you prefer.

Prayer of the Faithful:  We make the Prayer of the Faithful personal to each individual, using family names listed in the obituary.  Our Pastoral Care Coordinator will create the Prayer of the Faithful for you using the obituary online and send it to you for your approval. 

This is another opportunity for someone to read.  There are six intentions, so two people could actually split them.  If you'd prefer, the priest can read them instead.

Offertory Procession (Optional): being a gift bearer is another way for several people to get involved who maybe would rather not speak.  This is also a time when grandchildren can get involved.  If you choose to have gift bearers please indicate the number below - you can have 2 - 6 of them. 

If you would prefer not to use gift bearers, Fr. can have the gifts already prepared on the altar.

Reflections (eulogy): The most appropriate place for reflections (or eulogies) of a deceased loved one is during the wake service  at the cemetery (at the conclusion of the prayers) or during the reception following the services. There is no limit to the number or length of reflections in these settings. Although not recommended, we do allow for a single reflection (or eulogy) to occur during the funeral mass. We request that the reflection (or eulogy) be appropriate for a church setting and is no longer than 3 minutes in length so as not to diminish the sacredness of the funeral mass. Thank you for respecting our request and for your cooperation.

About the Deceased:  When writing his homily, Fr. likes to know more about the deceased.  What kind of person were they?  What were their hobbies?  What did they enjoy to do in their life? If there is anything you would like Fr. to know, that isn't already indicated in the obituary, please indicate that below.

Funeral Music Selections:  You will find a list of hymns with our readings.  These hymns have been selected and approved by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany under the Music Selection Guide for Funerals.  Each hymn fits appropriately into the funeral liturgy and reflects the themes of God's hope, strength, comfort and eternal life.

Please choose four hymns from the list provided.  You may also request a communion meditation (listed under the hymns).  Other hymns not listed may be chosen, but must be appropriate to the funeral liturgy, be of a sacred nature, and may need approval by the Pastor and/or Music Director.

Please indicate your choices below.

Online Video Available: because we know that often times family and friends of the deceased are unable to attend the funeral mass in person, we offer a video recording online through a dedicated page on our website. This is a free service that we are able to provide to families. The video recording will be posted to our website shortly after the service ends, and will be available for one week for viewing and downloading/saving. The link for this site can be found on the St. Pius X Church website under Funeral Planning. Please note: this is only available in the Church, we do not have a camera set up in the Chapel.

Please let us know below if you would like this added service.

If you choose to have a recording of the mass, it will also be livestreamed, by default.