Funeral Planning @ St. Jude of the Lake
Funeral Planning
A Catholic Funeral Mass is a beautiful commemoration of the faithfully departed in which the Church, alongside the loved ones of the deceased, commend the deceased to the mercy of God and commend ourselves to the comfort and peace of Christ during this time of grief through worship, praise, and thanksgiving. The Mass is not simply a ‘celebration of life’, but is a liturgy with depth and meaning, reminding us that even death itself has been overcome by Jesus our Lord. St. Jude of the Lake is honored to walk with you during this time of grief to assist you in praying for your deceased loved one and commending them to God.
To schedule a funeral, please call the parish office at 651-426-3245 during normal business hours.
If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance you can call 651-403-5473
Please have the following information ready when calling:
- The name of the deceased,
- The name and telephone number of the family contact, and
- The name of the funeral home.
We will obtain any other necessary information to help facilitate funeral planning which will involve the availability of the priest.
Arrangements for the Liturgies
The funeral coordinator will contact the designated family member to arrange a meeting with the family to assist in the grieving process, to discuss the details of the funeral, the wake, and the burial, and to gain further information about the deceased.
Several opportunities are offered for family involvement in the funeral Mass. These include placement of the funeral pall at the beginning of the Liturgy, bearing the gifts of bread and wine at the offertory procession, selecting the Readings from Scripture to be used at the Mass, and assisting in choosing music for the liturgy.
The Vigil/Wake held at the funeral home and the funeral luncheon are ideal opportunities for family members and friends to share reflections about the deceased. Within reason, there are no limitations of time or content in these settings. The priest celebrant or deacon will make every effort to reflect knowledge of the deceased in the homily after the Gospel, and weave that knowledge into the Christian message based on the Scriptures. In light of this, eulogies are not permitted at the funeral Mass itself.
Funeral & Luncheon
Basic Fee: $650
Included in this fee is the use of the church facilities, worship aids, staff assistance, and musicians.
An honorarium for the priest is optional, but appreciated.
Worship Aids are created by office staff to assist with following the order of the Liturgy. Because the purpose of this is to assist with worship, names of participants/family members will not be included.
Please note that a funeral luncheon is not included in the basic fee. An additional administrative fee of $100 will be charged if no funeral home staff will be present.
Luncheon
A funeral reception or luncheon may follow immediately after the liturgy in Kohler Hall. A luncheon hosted by our funeral committee includes three options: (a) turkey, ham, and cheese deli tray,
(b) pulled pork sandwiches or (c) shredded beef sandwiches. Buns and condiments are included. Salads and desserts are provided by parishioners. Also included are coffee, lemonade, water, paper products and plastic ware. The cost of this luncheon is $4.50 per person. This cost is added to the
funeral home bill.
If no funeral home is used, a check is needed, payable to St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church.
A second option is to have the luncheon catered by a vendor and served in Kohler Hall. Salads and desserts from parishioners may supplement a catered lunch. A few local vendors who provide
delivery service to St. Jude of the Lake are Donatelli’s, Roma’s, and Kowalski’s Market, but you are free to choose any vendor you want. There is no fee for a catered luncheon, even if you request salads and desserts from the church.