Funeral Ministries
Upcoming Funerals
Marvin Krzmarzick - Monday, September 22, 2025, 11:00am -Church
Thomas Kline - Thursday, September 25, 11:00am
Paula Landru - Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00am - Chapel
"Blessed are those who mourn"
If a loved one has died, call the Parish Office as soon as possible at 952-890-0045 to begin Funeral arrangements.
If you are interested in
Advanced Planning Resources, suggested readings, music, and other materials are available in our Funeral Planning folder. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for a folder, or to meet with a member of our Liturgy team to discuss funeral pre-planning.
Click for our
Funeral Guidelines Booklet
This booklet has answers to our most frequently asked questions.
A Christian Funeral encompasses all the ways we mark the death of a loved one. This includes the time of passing and saying goodbye, burial and the grieving process.
The Funeral Liturgy itself is rich with the promise of eternal life. The blessing of the body with holy water, the placing of a white pall on the coffin, and the presence of the paschal candle all recall Baptism and symbolize Resurrection. We say our last farewell by incensing the body, which will then be returned to the earth from which it was made.
What is the difference between a Mass of Christian Burial and a Memorial Mass or Service?
A Mass of Christian Burial takes place with the remains of the deceased person present. A Memorial Mass or Service is held in memory of the deceased person, but no remains are present.
What does the Catholic Church say about cremation?
Cremation is accepted by the Church. It is preferred that cremation take place after the funeral liturgy, but it is also acceptable for the cremation to take place first and the cremated remains to be present at the funeral liturgy. The Catholic Church requires that the cremains be buried, or interred, following the funeral.
What fees are included with funerals at Mary Mother?
Fees are set for church use and musicians. An offering is often made for the priest or deacon who presides. Please call the Parish Office for current information on fees, or see the above guidelines booklet.
What Memorial opportunities are available?
Gifts in memory of a loved one may also be designated to Mary, Mother of the Church through memorial envelopes available at the Parish or for special needs identified in the Parish. For more information on memorial opportunities, our staff will gladly work with you.
What kind of grief support is offered at Mary Mother?
Please refer to our
Grief Support ministries page to learn more about receiving care and support from the MMOTC community throughout the grieving process.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
