MUSIC  

 The Music Ministry at Saint Margaret of Scotland extends to you our deepest sympathy. We realize that at such a time it may be difficult to think about music for the Funeral Liturgy. To assist you with the funeral service music we have developed the following guide.  
Below is a list of suggested hymns that our parish community knows and frequently sings at funerals. You may use this list as a guide. If you care to make other selections, if there is a specific song you would like included, or if you need other help with the funeral music, please discuss this with the music ministry. If you would like to use a hymn or piece of music that is not included in this list, please contact the director of music ministry to discuss the selection. If you have no specific music preferences the music ministry will gladly make the selections for you.  
                                                                                               
The Mass Acclamations:  Alleluia, Holy, Great Amen and Lamb of God are chosen by the Director of Music Ministry. 
                                                           
Gathering Songs (Pick one)                                                                                               
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
Amazing Grace                                                                                           
Be Not Afraid                                                                                                        
Blessed Are They     
Here I am Lord                                                                                   
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Sing with All the Saints in Glory                                                                          
                                                                                               
PSALMS  (Pick one)                                                                                                          
Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd  
Psalm 25 - To You, O Lord, I Lift My Soul (Gather)                                                           
Psalm 31 - Shepherd Me O God                                                                                           
Psalm 27 - The Lord is My Light                                                                                         
Psalm 63 - My Soul is Thirsting For You                                            
Psalm 103 - The Lord is Kind and Merciful  
Psalm 131 – Like a Child Rests
All I Ask of You
I have Loved You
                                                                                               
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS (Pick one)                                                                  
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus                                                         
Amazing Grace                                                                                                      
Blest Are They                                                                                            
Be Not Afraid  
Eye Has Not Seen
Holy Is His Name                    
I Have Loved You                                                                                                 
All is Well
Lord You Have Come
On Eagle's Wings  
Prayer of St. Francis  
Seek Ye First  
Servant Song                                                                                             
You Are Near                                                                       

COMMUNION HYMN (Pick One)                                       MEDITATION HYMN (optional)
Behold the Lamb                                                                     Ave Maria
Gift of Finest Wheat                                                                Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
I Am the Bread of Life                                                             Lady of Knock
One Bread, One Body
Panis Angelicus          
Pan de Vida                                                                            
Supper of the Lord                                                                  
Taste and See                                                                            
Unless a Grain of Wheat                                                          
                                                                                                   
RECESSIONAL HYMN (Pick one)                                        
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus 
City of God
 How Great Thou Art
Let There Be Peace on Earth 
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee                                                                      
O God, Our Help in Ages Past                                                                               
On Eagle's Wings                                                                                                  
Precious Lord, Take My Hand  
Sing a New Song   
We Walk by Faith      
 

General Intercessions
(Select ONE of the following)

Intercessions 1:

Priest
Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his

Reader says:  Our Response is:  Hear our prayer

Reader:   In baptism ____________ received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead him/her over the waters of death. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer

Reader:  Our sister/brother, ___________ was nourished at the table of the Savior. Welcome her into the halls of the heavenly banquet. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer

Reader:  Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son.  Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer

Reader:  Many people die by violence, war and famine each day. Show your mercy to those who suffer so unjustly these sins against your love, and gather them to the eternal kingdom of peace. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer

Reader:  Those who trusted in the Lord now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment, rest and peace to all whose faith is known to you alone. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer

Reader:  We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our brother/sister _________. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son’s coming. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer

Priest:  Lord God, Giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and the  voices of your people, whose lives were purchased by the blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a place in the kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord: Amen

Intercessions 2:

Priest:  God, the almighty Father, raised Christ his son from the dead; with confidence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead:

Reader says: Our Response is:   “hear our prayer”

Reader:  For ________ who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that he/she may now be admitted to the company of the saints. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer

Reader:  For________ who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that he/she may be raised up on the last day. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer

Reader:  For our deceased relatives and friends and for all who have helped us, that they may have the reward of their goodness. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer

Reader:  For those who have fallen asleep in the hope of rising again, that they may see God face to face. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer

Reader:  For the family and friends of ________, that they may be consoled in their grief by the Lord, who wept at the death of his friend, Lazarus. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer

Reader:  For all of us assembled here to worship in faith, that we may be gathered together again in God’s kingdom. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer

Priest:  God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people: hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters.  Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen

Intercession 3:

Priest:  My dear friends, let us join with one another in praying to God, not only for our departed sister/brother, but also for the Church, for peace in the world, and for ourselves.

Reader says:  Please respond --- Lord, hear our prayer for each petition

Reader:  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/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That those in public office may promote justice and peace.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That those who bear the cross of pain in mind or body may never feel forsaken by God.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That God may deliver the soul of his servant ______________ from punishment and from the powers of darkness.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That God in his mercy may blot out all his/her offenses.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That God may establish him/her in light and peace.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That God may call him/her to happiness in the company of all the saints.

Reader:  That God may welcome into his glory those of our family and friends who have departed this life.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Reader:  That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful departed.  We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Priest:  O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your departed servants release from all their sins. Hear our prayers for those we love and give them the pardon they have always desired. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.  Amen