Dear Friends in Christ,
On behalf of the St. Pius X Parish Family, please accept our heartfelt prayers and sympathy, as you remember and cherish the life of your loved one. As Christians, we celebrate a funeral in order to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the gift of life, which has now returned to Him. The celebration of the Catholic Funeral Rites is a way to remind us of God’s mercy, and to bring hope and consolation, in a difficult time of grief and sorrow.
You and your deceased loved one will be remembered in our prayers in the coming days, and at all of our weekend Masses. In the past, you have loved others, comforted them, and shared their losses. During the hours and days ahead, it will be your turn – your time – to be loved, to be comforted, and to let others help you to bear your grief. May you find your greatest strength and consolations in the power and grace of God’s Love.
Please know that our Parish Staff is here to support you with our prayers, and is ready to assist you in preparing for, and celebrating, a beautiful Catholic Funeral Liturgy. The following information is offered to help you and your family to plan a meaningful and prayerful funeral for your loved one. May the God of Hope give you the fullness of peace, and may the Lord of Eternal Life always be with you.
With our prayers and sympathy,
Fr. Patrick and all of the Clergy and Parish Staff
of St. Pius X Catholic Church