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