MUSIC  
 
The Music Ministry at Saint Thomas the Apostle extends to you our deepest sympathy. We realize that at such a time it may be difficult to think about music for the Funeral Liturgy. To assist you with the funeral service music we have developed the following guide.  
Below is a list of suggested hymns that our parish community knows and frequently sings at funerals. You may use this list as a guide. If you care to make other selections, if there is a specific song you would like included, or if you need other help with the funeral music, please discuss this with the music ministry. If you would like to use a hymn or piece of music that is not included in this list, please contact the director of music ministry to discuss the selection. If you have no specific music preferences the music ministry will gladly make the selections for you.  
                                                                                               
The Mass Acclamations:  Alleluia, Holy, Great Amen and Lamb of God are chosen by the Director of Music Ministry. 
                                                           
Gathering Songs (Pick one)                                                                                               
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
Amazing Grace                                                                                           
Be Not Afraid                                                                                                        
Blessed Are They     
Here I am Lord                                                                                   
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Sing with All the Saints in Glory                                                                          
                                                                                               
PSALMS  (Pick one)                                                                                                          
Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd  
Psalm 25 - To You, O Lord, I Lift My Soul (Gather)                                                           
Psalm 31 - Shepherd Me O God                                                                                           
Psalm 27 - The Lord is My Light                                                                                         
Psalm 63 - My Soul is Thirsting For You                                            
Psalm 103 - The Lord is Kind and Merciful  
Psalm 131 – My Soul is Still
All I Ask of You
I have Loved You
                                                                                               
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS (Pick one)                                                                  
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus                                                         
Amazing Grace                                                                                                      
Blest Are They                                                                                            
Be Not Afraid  
Eye Has Not Seen
Holy Is His Name                    
I Have Loved You                                                                                                 
It is Well
Lord You Have Come
On Eagle's Wings  
Prayer of St. Francis  
Seek Ye First  
Servant Song                                                                                             
You Are Near                                                                       

COMMUNION HYMN (Pick One)                                       MEDITATION HYMN (optional)

Behold the Lamb                                                                     Ave Maria
Gift of Finest Wheat                                                                Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
I Am the Bread of Life                                                             Lady of Knock
One Bread, One Body
Panis Angelicus          
Pan de Vida                                                                             SONG OF FAREWELL (Pick One)
Supper of the Lord                                                                  
Taste and See                                                                           Come to His/Her Aid
Unless a Grain of Wheat                                                          Song of Farewell (Sands)
                                                                                                   O Loving God
RECESSIONAL HYMN (Pick one)                                                                                                         
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus 
Amazing Grace            
City of God
 How Great Thou Art
Let There Be Peace on Earth 
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee                                                                      
O God, Our Help in Ages Past                                                                               
On Eagle's Wings                                                                                                  
Precious Lord, Take My Hand  
Sing a New Song    
We Walk by Faith