CHOOSING MUSIC

The following list of music is offered as a guide to help you in selecting appropriate music for a funeral Mass. This is by no means a complete or exhaustive list and your choices are not limited to those listed. There is a variety of styles from which to choose, from traditional to contemporary, and our list contains the most familiar and oft requested hymns.

Both Saint John and Saint Ann Parishes use the hymnal Breaking Bread, published by OCP. While we do try to honor special music requests, please note that the text of your music selections must be sacred and should come from a reputable sacred music publisher. Popular secular songs are better shared with family and friends in a non-liturgical gathering. Pre-recorded music may not be played during the funeral rite. Our music director will assign a cantor and accompanist from our music ministry to play at the funeral Mass.


GATHERING SONGS
Amazing Grace - John Newton
Be Not Afraid - Bob Dufford
Be Thou My Vision- SLANE
Here I am, Lord- Dan Schutte
I Heard the Voice of Jesus- KINGSFOLD
In the Garden- Austin Miles
On Eagles' Wings- Michael Joncas
Precious Lord, Take My Hand- Thomas Dorsey
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling- Will Thompson
We Remember- Marty Haugen


RESPONSORIAL PSALMS
Psalm 18: I Love You, Lord- Julie and Tim Smith
Psalm 23: Shepherd Me, O God - Marty Haugen
Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd - Scot Crandal
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Light - Christopher Walker
Psalm 27: The Goodness of the Lord - Scott Soper
Psalm 42: As the Deer Longs - Bob Hurd
Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting - Steve Angrisano
Psalm 91: Be with Me- Marty Haugen
Psalm 91: Be with Me Lord- Tom Booth


PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Abba! Father- Carey Landry
Abide with Me- William Monk
All that I Am- Sebastian Temple
Amazing Grace- John Newton
Ave Maria - Schubert
Be Not Afraid- Bob Dufford
Be Thou My Vision- SLANE
Because the Lord is My Shepherd- Christopher Walker
Carry Me Home- Ricky Modlin
Come to Me- Gregory Norbert
Endless Is Your Love - Tom Kendzia
Eye Has Not Seen - Marty Haugen
Fly Like a Bird - Ken Canedo
Give Me Jesus- James Hansen
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman- Cary Landry
How Great Thou Art- Stuart Hine
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place - Randall DeBruyn
I Have Loved You - Michael Joncas
I, The Lord - Tom Kendzia
In the Garden- Austin Miles
On Eagle's Wings - Michael Joncas
Our Lady of Knock
Parable (Ecclesiastes)- MD Ridge
Psalm 42 (As the Deer Longs) - O WALY WALY
Prayer of St. Francis – Sebastian Temple
Precious Lord, Take My Hand- Thomas Dorsey
Shelter Me, O God- Bob Hurd
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling- Will Thompson
Surely the Presence- Lanny Wolfe
The King of Love My Shepherd Is - ST. COLUMBA
We Walk by Faith- Marty Haugen
Where My Father Lives- MD Ridge


COMMUNION PROCESSIONALS
Abba! Father- Carey Landry
Abide with Me- William Monk
All that I Am- Sebastian Temple
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)- Chris Tomlin
Be Not Afraid- Bob Dufford
Because the Lord is My Shepherd - Christopher Walker
Behold the Lamb- Martin Willett
Bread of Angels- Curtin Stepha
Carry Me Home- Ricky Modlin
Come to Me- Gregory Norbert
Endless Is Your Love - Tom Kendzia
Fly Like a Bird - Ken Canedo
Give Me Jesus- James Hansen
Here I am, Lord- Dan Schutte
His Eye is on the Sparrow
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place - Randall DeBruyn
I Am the Bread of Life - Suzanne Toolan, RSM
I Have Loved You - Michael Joncas
My Soul Is Thirsting - Bob Hurd
On Eagle's Wings - Michael Joncas
One Bread, One Body- John Foley
Panis Angelicus - Franck
Parable (Ecclesiastes)- MD Ridge
Pastures of the Lord- Curtis Stephan
Shelter Me, O God- Bob Hurd
Surely the Presence- Lanny Wolfe
Taste and See - James Moore, Jr.
The Supper of the Lord - Lawrence Rosania
We Remember- Marty Haugen
We Walk by Faith- Marty Haugen
Where My Father Lives- MD Ridge
You are Near- Dan Schutte


SONG OF FAREWELL
Come Home- Carey Landry
Go In Peace - Sarah Hart, Dwight Liles
Irish Blessing- Robert Fabing
Jesus, Remember Me- Jacques Berthier
May the Angels Be Your Guide- Michele MacAler
O Loving God (Irish Funeral Prayer) - LONDONDERRY AIR
Quietly, Peacefully (Adapted from New World Symphony) Song of Farewell- Ernest Sands
Song of the Angels- Bob Dufford


RECESSIONALS
Abide with Me- William Monk
All that I Am- Sebastian Temple
Amazing Grace- John Newton
America the Beautiful- Samuel Ward
Be Not Afraid- Bob Dufford
Eternal Father, Strong to Save (aka The Navy Hymn)- John Dykes, William Whiting
Fly Like a Bird - Ken Canedo
Go In Peace - Sarah Hart, Dwight Liles
His Eye is on the Sparrow
Holy God, We Praise thy Name
How Great Thou Art - Stuart Hine
I Know That My Redeemer Lives - Scott Soper
Let There Be Peace On Earth- Sy Miller
O Loving God (Irish Funeral Prayer) - LONDONDERRY AIR
On Eagle's Wings - Michael Joncas
Pastures of the Lord - Curtis Stephan
Precious Lord, Take My Hand - Thomas Dorsey
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling- Will Thompson
Song of Farewell - Ernest Sands
You are Near- Dan Schutte


SEASONAL MUSIC

Lent

Gracious God- Jesse Manibusan (Gathering, Preparation, or Communion)
Hosea (Come Back to Me)- Gregory Norbert (Preparation or Communion)
Led by the Spirit- KINGSFOLD (Gathering or Recessional)

Easter

Alleluia! Alleluia!- adapted from Ode to Joy (Recessional)
Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise (Recessional)
Roll Away the Stone- Tom Conry (Preparation or Communion)

Advent

Christ the Lord- Sarah Hart (Gathering, Preparation, or Communion
Ready the Way- Curtis Stephan (Gathering or Preparation)

Christmas

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Preparation or Communion)
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Preparation or Communion)
Silent Night (Preparation or Communion)