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A Word to those Who have lost Loved Ones during this time of pandemic ...
Allow us first, to offer our deepest condolences for your loss. Loss, in and of itself, is difficult. Add the complications brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it seems nearly unbearable. Please know that we here at the Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative share in your grief, and are here to assist you in any and all ways possible. More importantly, know that our God, while he weeps with you, upholds you in His grace and mercy.
Due to social distancing standards as set forth by both the State of Massachusetts and the Archdiocese of Boston due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Funerals celebrated at either of our churches are open ONLY to family members and invited guests. However, as always, you are able to join in prayer and view all Funeral Masses via our LIVEVIEW cameras.
Again, please know that we stand in solidarity with you. We lift you and your loved one in prayer, and trust that together, we will get through this challenge, and be graced in a special way.
God bless!
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The family of the Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative extends our deepest sympathies to you on your loss. As believers in Jesus Christ, we turn to the Lord and rely upon Him and His words of comfort and support, proclaimed in his Sermon on the Mount,
“Blessed are the sorrowful for they shall be consoled.”
-Matthew 5:4
To begin the process of scheduling a Funeral Rite,
please contact Rae Russo at (978) 251-8571/ 256-2374, ext 325.From here, someone from our Ministry of Hope will compassionately assist you in the scheduling and planning of the Funeral Mass. To help you in that process, we invite you to download our Funeral Guidelines, which includes the readings and song selections that you will choose from. If someone in your family will be eulogizing your loved one, we ask that you please pay close attention to the Guidelines. Additionally, we know that there may be many questions as you begin this journey. To help you, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions. -
Below are the some music suggestions in your funeral planning. Each song has a live link that you can click on and hear the music. If you have other selections,
please feel free to discuss with the Director of Music Ministries.Gathering Songs
During Ordinary Time:
- All Creatures of Our God and King ...st john only...
- Amazing Grace
- Be Not Afraid
- Faith of our Fathers ...st john only...
- Here I Am, Lord
- I Know that My Redeemer Lives ...st mary only....
- Joyful, Joyful We Adore You
- Lift High the Cross
- Morning Has Broken
- Prayer of St. Francis...st john only...
- We Gather Together ...st john only...
During Advent:
- O Come O Come Emmanuel
- Beyond the Moon and Stars ...st john only...
During Christmastime:
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Away in a Manger ...st john only...
- Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
- Joy to the World
- O Come all Ye Faithful
- Silent Night ...st john only...
- What Child is This ...st john only...
During Eastertime:
Responsorial Psalms
Choose the text you would like,
and the music setting will be addressed when you speak with the Music Minister- Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd
- Psalm 25: To You O Lord I Lift Up My Soul
- Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation
- Psalm 34: Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
- Psalm 42: As the Deer Longs
- Psalm 51: Be Merciful O Lord
- Psalm 63: My Soul is Thirsting for You, O Lord, Thirsting for You, O God
- Psalm 91: Be With Me Lord
- Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful
- Psalm 116: I Will Walk in the Presence of the Lord
- Psalm 122: I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say Let us Go To The House of the Lord
- Psalm 138: On the Day I Called for Help
Preparation of the Gifts
- Age to Age ...st mary only...
- Beyond the Moon & Stars ...st mary only...
- Center of My Life ..st john only...
- Come Follow Me ...st mary only...
- Come To Me ...st mary only...
- Eye Has Not Seen ..st john only...
- Fly Like A Bird ...st mary only...
- Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
- Hosea ..st john only...
- I The Lord ....st mary only...
- Loving and Forgiving ...st mary only...
- Lord of the Dance ....st mary only...
- Lord You Have Come ...st mary only...
- On Eagles Wings
- Only This I Want ..st john only...
- Parable ...st mary only...
- Prayer of St. Francis ...st mary only...
- Shelter Me, O God
- The Summons
- We Remember ..st john only...
- We Walk By Faith ..st john only...
- You Are Near ..st john only...
During Lenten Season
Communion Songs
- Bread of Angels ...st mary only...
- Behold the Lamb ...st mary only...
- Eat This Bread ..st john only...
- Gift Of Finest Wheat
- I Am the Bread of Life
- One Bread, One Body
- Our Blessing Cup ...st mary only...
- Panis Angelicus ...st mary only...
- Take and Eat ...st john only...
- Taste and See
Meditation Music (St. Mary Option only)
- Ave Maria
- Irish Blessing
- Jesus Remember Me ...st mary only...
- Lady of Knock ...st mary only...
Procession to the Place of Rest
- America The Beautiful
- Be Not Afraid
- Eternal Father- Navy Hymn ...st mary only...
- Go In Peace ...st mary only...
- Holy God We Praise Thy Name ..st john only...
- How Can I Keep From Singing ...st mary only...
- How Great Thou Art
- Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (except during Lent)..st john only...
- Let There Be Peace on Earth ...st mary only...y..
- Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory
- Now Thank We All Our God ..st john only...
- On Eagles Wings ...st john only...
- To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King ...st john only...