The Funeral Mass is the central liturgical celebration of the Christian community for the deceased. At St. John Parish, we encourage you and your family to participate fully in planning the Mass. Our Funeral Liturgy page will serve as a guide to help you select the readings and music for the Funeral Mass. (For printable versions of these Guidelines, the Funeral Liturgy information, and the Funeral Mass Planning Worksheet, select the PDF files to the right.)
Please note: Our Music Director and Cantor will provide music that will enhance this celebration and encourage the full participation of the congregation in the songs, responses, and acclamations of the funeral rites. There are occasions when a family friend is requested to sing at a funeral. We know you will understand that a soloist, no matter how fine a singer, may not be comfortable or trained in the Ministry of Cantor, thus the need for the Parish Cantor to be present, even when a soloist has been engaged.
Please contact the parish (781-235-0045) and our pastoral staff will assist you in making these arrangements and answering any questions you may have.
Be assured of our prayerful support for you during this time of sorrow and loss.
Reverend Thomas F. Powers, Pastor
Sister Evelyn Ronan, SND, Pastoral Associate
Deacon Thomas A. Smith
Laurence Carson, Music Director
Marian Morrison, Cantor
