This booklet has been prepared by the staff of St. Mary Parish to assist your family in planning the Mass of Christian Burial for your loved one. We hope that by choosing your own readings and music, you and your family might share more fully in the Liturgy, and express your care and love for the deceased. Enclosed with this booklet is a Liturgy planning form to be returned to the priest presiding at the funeral Mass. Please fill out the form and return it to the priest at the wake or as soon as possible. If you need assistance, a parish staff member will gladly provide help. Be assured of the prayers and concern of our parish during this time of sorrow.