"MAY THE SOUL OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD, REST IN PEACE!
For Funeral Mass in St. Francis please follow these steps:
1. Plan with the funeral home that takes care of your beloved.
2. The funeral home calls or emails the Parish Office to check the availability of our church (please always have an alternate date) and to submit needed contact information.
3. Once the parish office reserved the church, our Funeral Coordinator or Parish Secretary will meet the members of the family via phone or in person for the funeral planning including the music for the Mass.
Note: Vigil in the Church could be available on Mondays and Wednesdays Only depending church's availability.
Ways to have a Funeral - Common Practices:
A. Vigil (Evening Before) + Mass + Burial Rite
B. Vigil (1 hour Before) + Mass + Burial Rite
C. Cremation + Mass (On Selected Day) + Internment of the Urn with Committal Rite
Others:
A. Cremation + Interment of the Urn with Committal Rite in the Cemetery + Memorial Mass (On a Selected Day)
B. Cremation + Internment of the Urn with Committal Rite in the Cemetery
Click below for more info:
Things to Know about Bereavement and Funeral: A Guide and Catechesis
PLANNING A CATHOLIC FUNERAL MASS FOR YOUR LOVED ONE
CLICK DOWN BELOW FOR THE SUGGESTED MASS READINGS
Contact our Parish Office - 925 682 5447 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
***HABLAMOS ESPANOL***
Sagradas Lecturas Para Un Funeral
Video in Spanish
