Funeral Planning Guide
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
386 N. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-625-4531
This guide is provided by
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
to assist you in planning the
Mass of the Resurrection
for you loved one.
We at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church are saddened by the loss of your loved one, a child of God, but we rejoice knowing that God has prepared a home for all of his faithful.
This guide has been prepared assist you in planning your loved one’s services. Your first contact in the final arrangements should be the funeral home. Once your wishes and schedule have been communicated to the funeral home they will be in touch with Deacon Rusty Brandt at the Parish to finalize the date and time of services coordinated with the church schedule.
The Vigil Service and Rosary
You are invited to have a rosary or wake service for your loved one.
Our clergy staff includes:
Father Anthony Pesek, Pastor 830-625-4531, ext. 219
Deacon Bob Gorman 830-629-0176
Deacon Bill Schroeder 830-625-4282
Deacon Fred Fey 830-625-0537
Deacon Ben Wehman 833-629-4395
Deacon Beck Knox 830-312-7840
Deacon Ernie Mendez 830-609-3207
Deacon Rusty Brandt 830-625-4531
Deacon Don Maxwell 830-620-8777
Music:
At the Vigil Service, spiritual music is appropriate. As Catholics, it is desirable to have music that honors our belief that we are children of the resurrection. You may make the selections from your favorite CDs or other source of music, or you may ask the funeral home staff to guide you in your selection of music. It is also acceptable to have a soloist at either the Vigil service or during the Funeral Mass of Celebration, as you choose. Although there are many whom you can contact to sing at the services, we have several in our parish community who may be asked to provide music. These include:
Wilfred Weinheimer, a parish organist-625-3615
Barbara Houde, a parish pianist-625-9702
Mary Tamayo, a parish soloist- 626-7320
Jim Wesolick, guitar and soloist- 609-3166
Nancy Gillespie, a parish soloist- 660-6713
Dr. Rick Novak, soloist with piano or organ 703-615-1936
and others
Vigil and Rosary Service:
The rosary said may focus upon those mysteries that are most meaningful to your family. You may select one set of mysteries (such as the Glorious or Sorrowful) or you may select five mysteries from any of the Mysteries of the Rosary.
Personal Tributes/Eulogy
If your family chooses, a personal tribute or eulogy to be offered by loved ones or family and friends, the setting to make all personal tributes honoring the memory of your loved one will be during the Vigil/Rosary Service or graveside, Not at the Mass of Resurrection.
The Mass of Celebration:
Selection of Readings:
You may select the readings for your loved one’s Mass of celebration which best reflects the desires of the family. Several choices are listed for you to select from.
Presentation of the Gifts:
You may select two or three persons or more to bring the Gifts to the altar following the offering of the intercessions. Others may join them (for example, the grandchildren, or the children). After the gifts are presented, all bow to the altar and then return to their pews.
Interment:
Will follow in the location selected by the family.
Reception:
Provided by our Bereavement Committee. This committee will provide coffee, tea, sandwiches, chips and sweets for those who attend the reception. Should you have extra food which has been brought to your home, this can be also served at the reception, but it is not necessary. Please contact Deacon Rusty Brandt at the Church Office, 830-625-4531, ext. 220
Record of Selection
Name of Deceased:______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Celebrant:_____________________________________________________________________
Deacon:_______________________________________________________________________
Please select one reading from each of the four sections below:
OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
___ I. Wisdom, Chapters 3:1-9
___ II. Isaiah, Chapter 25: 6, 7-9
___ III. Wisdom, Chapter 4: 7-14
PSALMS
___ I. Psalm 23
___ II. Psalm 27
___ III. Psalm 103
NEW TESTAMENT READINGS
___ I. Romans, Chapter 6:3-9
___ II. Romans 8: 31-35, 37-39
___ III. 2 Corinthians, Chapter 5: 1, 6-10
GOSPEL
___ I. Matthew 5:1-12
___ II. John 11:17-27
___ III. John 14:1-6
OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
Wisdom 3:1-9 or 3:1-6. 9
A reading from the book of Wisdom
But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They
seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an
affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. For if
before men, indeed, they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality; chastised a
little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of
himself. As gold in the furnace, he proved them, and as sacrificial offerings he took them
to himself. In the time of their visitation they shall shine, and shall dart about as sparks
through stubble; they shall judge nations and rule over peoples, and the LORD shall be
their King forever. Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall
abide with him in love: Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones, and his care is
with the elect. The Word of the Lord.
Isaiah 25: 6. 7-9
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah
On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples. On this mountain he
will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; he will
destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces; the
reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
On that day it will be said: "Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the
LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
The Word of the Lord
Wisdom 4:7-14
A reading from the book of Wisdom
But the just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. For the age that is honorable comes
not with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years. Rather,
understanding is the hoary crown for men, and an unsullied life, the attainment of old
age. He who pleased God was loved; he who lived among sinners was transported--
snatched away, lest wickedness pervert his mind or deceit beguile his soul; for the
witchery of paltry things obscures what is right and the whirl of desire transforms the
innocent mind. Having become perfect in a short while, he reached the fullness of a long
career; for his soul was pleasing to the LORD, therefore he sped him out of the midst of
wickedness. But the people saw and did not understand, nor did they take this into account.
The Word of the Lord
PSALMS
Psalm 23
The response is: The Lord is my shepherd; there Is nothing I shall want.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Beside
restful waters he leads me; He refreshes my soul.
Response
He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear
no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage.
Response
You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; You anoint me head with oil; my cup
overflows.
Response
Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell In the house of
the Lord for years to come.
Response
Psalm 27
The response is: The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
Response
One thing I ask of the Lord all the days of my life, that I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord
and contemplate his temple.
Response
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living, wait for the Lord with
courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.
Response
Psalm 103
The response is: The Lord is gracious and merciful.
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and rich in faithful love. The Lord is good to
all and compassionate toward all His works.
Response
The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food In due season; you open your
hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Response
The Lord is just in all his ways and holy in all his works. The Lord is near to all who call upon him,
To all who call upon him in truth. Response
NEW TESTAMENT READINGS
Romans 6:3-9
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans
Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his
death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ
was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life.
For if we have grown into union with him through a death like his, we shall also be
united with him in the resurrection. We know that our old self was crucified with him, so
that our sinful body might be done away with, that we might no longer be in slavery to
sin. For a dead person has been absolved from sin. If, then, we have died with Christ, we
believe that we shall also live with him. We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies
no more; death no longer has power over him.
The Word of the Lord.
Romans 8:31-35
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not
spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything
else along with him? Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who
acquits us. Who will condemn? It is Christ (Jesus) who died, rather, was raised, who also
is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. What will separate us from the
love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril,
or the sword? No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved
us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor
present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature
will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Word of the Lord
2 Corinthians 5:1. 6-10
A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians
For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building
from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. So we are always
courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from
the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather
leave the body and go home to the Lord. Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we
are at home or away. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that
each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or
evil.
GOSPEL READINGS
Matthew 5:1-12
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his
disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will
be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the
peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are
persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are
you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you
(falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Gospel of the Lord.
John 11:17-27
When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.
Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, only about two miles away. And many of the Jews had
come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother. When Martha heard that
Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus,
"Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. (But) even now I know that
whatever you ask of God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise."
Martha said to him, "I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day." Jesus told
her, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,
and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? "She said
to him, "Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the
one who is coming into the world."
The Gospel of the Lord
John 14:1-6
Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God;
have faith also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were
not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and
prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I
am you also may be. Where (I) am going you know the way." Thomas said to him,
"Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus said to
him, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through
me.
The Gospel of the Lord