Guidelines for family selection of Funeral readings:
Select one reading from the Old Testament and one reading from the New Testament. Priest selects the Gospel as that is what he bases his homily on. The priest can select and/or read all readings, if preferred.
If you have readers from among your family or friends, kindly let Donna at the Parish Office know who will read which reading. Give reading selections and names of readers (if any) to Donna no later than Noon the day before the Funeral Mass.
The family may choose two people to present the Gifts before Holy Communion. If you have Gift bearers, give their names to Donna as well.
Please do not hesitate to call Donna Blanton at 908-725-0552 ext. 802 if there are any questions or concerns.