Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. -Matt. 5:4
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FuneralsBlessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. -Matt. 5:4
Funerals
our eternal hope
"At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of Baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end, nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the Sacrament of the Eucharist." (Order of Christian Funerals, no. 4)
Because of our belief not only in the immortality of the soul, but also in the resurrection of the body, the Church professes hope in the face of death, and acts with charity in the funeral rites. Through private prayer and the public funeral rites, we strengthen our faith and hope, comfort those who mourn, and bury the bodily remains of the deceased with care befitting what was the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
At St. Gabriel we are ready to walk with you through the funeral planning process and offer consoling support you as you grieve. Please contact our worship office for more information and guidance on your next steps.
Rosary begins at 10:30 am before the funeral. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace. Click above to view the livestream.