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310 Hinchey Rd.
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: 585-235-1210
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  We Are Sorry For Your Loss

As you experience the death of a loved one, know that we, the staff of St. Helen, are here to offer you our condolences and support. We are here to walk with you and pray with you. We are available for you anytime you need us.
 

"Our Roots are Intertwined"

With their last breath
those we love do not say good-bye~
for love is timeless.

Instead they leave us a solemn promise
that when they are finally at rest in God,
they will continue to be present to us
whenever they are called upon.

Let us fear not, nor grieve beyond letting
go the departure of those we have greatly loved,
for in the Tree of Life their roots and ours
are forever intertwined.

 LITURGY

 Please keep in mind that readings for the Liturgy of the Word during Mass MUST be taken from the Bible. Readings from other sources could be used at the Vigil Service, Rite of Committal, on a program cover, or incorporated into memorial or thank-you cards.
For your convenience all the funeral readings are included in this three ring binder. Please pick one reading from each section.  
 
  MUSIC
              Music is an integral part of the funeral rite. The texts of the songs chosen for a particular celebration should express the Pascal Mystery (suffering, death and resurrection of
Jesus) and should be related to the readings from scripture (Order Of Christian Funerals 30).
PRE-RECORDED music should never be used within the liturgy to replace the congregation, the choir, organist   or the instrumentalist BUT might be acceptable at the vigil wake service or the committal.
MUSIC THAT DOES NOT FIT within the funeral liturgy could possibly be placed at the wake service or at the rite of committal.
GUEST SINGER. If they have a good voice, but they are not   trained and experienced as a cantor, they could sing one selection. A more experienced singer might sing more. (Keep in mind that extra rehearsals would incur an additional accompanist fee.) As a thought perhaps they might contribute their musical skill at the vigil service or the Rite of committal. Approval of any other singer/instrumentalist would have to be approved by the Director of Liturgy and Diocesan guidelines.
 
 
In Memory of _____________________________________
 
Family Member to Contact:
Name: ______________________________________________________ 
Relationship: __________________________   Phone: ___________
 
Spouse: ___________________________________________________
 
Children:_________________________________________________
              _________________________________________________
              _________________________________________________
 
Brothers/Sisters: ________________________________________
                           ________________________________________
                           ________________________________________
 
Miscellaneous Information: __________________________________________
                                    _____________________________________________
Background Information (Accomplishments, likes, interests, (etc):
________________________________________________________________
 
Funeral Home: ____________________________Phone: _____________
Calling Hours: _________________________________________
Interment: ______________________________________________
 
 
 

  FUNERAL LITURGY 

 
Date: __________________     Time: _______________   
Presider: _______________________________________ 
Deacon: ________________________________________
Music Minister(s): ______________________________________
Funeral Assistant(s): ___________________________________
PALL ON CASKET BY FAMILY  YES  NO
 
Opening Hymn 
Amazing Grace 612 Be Not Afraid 608 
Come To Me O, Weary Traveler 637 Here I Am Lord 686
Hosea 386 Lord Of All Hopefulness 578 No Greater Love 628
On Eagle’s Wings 611 Sing A New Song 537
The Servant Song 669 We Remember 593 We Walk By Faith 590
You Are Mine 649
 
LITURGY OF THE WORD
(Scripture Readings available at St. Helen)
 
FIRST READING (Old Testament): Page: __________(1-11)              
      Reader:   _____________________________________
 
PSALM SELECTIONS (Sung By Cantor):
___PS 23/30 My Shepherd is the Lord   ___PS 25/36 To You O Lord
___PS 23/31 Shepherd Me O God          ___PS 34/48 The Cry of the Poor   
___ PS 27/39The Lord is my light         ___PS 41/51 Song of Longing
___PS 63/63 I long for You O Lord        ___Ps 116/110 The Name of God
___PS 91/85 Be with me Lord
___PS 103/100 The Lord is Kind & Merciful
 
SECOND READING (New Testament): Page: ______(12-23)                             
      Reader:   _____________________________________
 
GOSPEL READING   Page: _______ (24-29)
   
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Page: _______ (1-3)
      Reader(s):   ____________________________________
                       ____________________________________
 
 PRESENTATION OF GIFTS YES     NO
Name: __________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________
Name:   __________________________________________
Name:   __________________________________________
Presentation Hymn:
Amazing Grace 612 Be Not Afraid 608 
Here I Am Lord 686 Hosea 386 Covenant Hymn 797
Eye Has Not Seen 638 Gift of Finest Wheat 815
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman 782 I Have Loved You 504
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling 855 I The Lord 860
I Want To Walk 507 Like A Shepherd 325
Lord When You Came 696 Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace 726
No Greater Love 628 On Eagle’s Wings 611
The Hand Of God Shall Hold You 859 The Servant Song 669
Unless A Grain Of Wheat 697 You are Mine 649
 
Communion Hymn:
Amazing Grace 612 Be Not Afraid 608 
Covenant Hymn 797Eye Has Not Seen 638
Gift of Finest Wheat 815 I Am The Bread Of Life 828
I Have Loved You 504 Like A Shepherd 325
Lord When You Came 696 Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace 726
No Greater Love 628 Now We Remain 694
On Eagle’s Wings 611 One Bread, One Body 830
Taste and See 814 Unless A Grain Of Wheat 697
 
Communion Meditation ______________________________________
   
Recessional Hymn:
Blest Are They 659 Be Not Afraid 608
For All The Saints 793 How Great Thou Art 494
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling 855 I The Lord 860
Let There Be Peace On Earth On Eagle’s Wings 611
The Strife O’er 446 Sing A New Song 537 
Sing With All The Saints In Glory 442
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King 488 You Are Mine 649
  
Announce gathering at ______________________________
at the end of Mass?
The Loss of someone you care for is often a painful and confusing time for the family.  The following list offers ways that you can remember your loved one.

MASS INTENTION ~ Mass bookings for 2010 are now being taken through the end of May.  We ask that you keep your request for intentions to one weekend mass during this time period.  There are also weekday masses available.
 
SANCTUARY CANDLE ~ Will burn for your intention for seven days.
 
HYMNALS ~ Your intention will be placed in the front of the hymnal.         
 
PASCAL CANDLE ~ Used for various celebrations throughout the liturgical year. 
This is a one-time yearly donation beginning at Easter Vigil.      
 
MEMORIAL FUND ~ this fund is used to acquire
replacements or additions to enhance our liturgy.  For
example - banners, vestments, chalices, bowls and the like.    
                 
TREE OF LIFE ~ The engraved leaves on the tree or stones
are permanent. The tree is located in our Gathering Space.
        Copper or Brass leaf 
        Commemorative Stone         
        Benefactor Stone                  
 If you would like more information about any of these items on these pages,
please Call the rectory.
   
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310 Hinchey Rd.
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Phone: 585-235-1210

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