Archbishop's Letter
In Union with Christ's Dying and Rising:
Our Catholic Funeral Rites as a Sharing in the Paschal Mystery. See the website at: www.aod.org
The Social Hall may be used after a service to provide a reception location for your gathering. This would be subject to availability. The kitchen is not equipped to prepare the meal. Those choosing to use this facility will need to select a caterer to provide food service.
While we do not dispute the need to remember and share stories, we ask you to consider the timing and purpose of sharing these stories. As mentioned earlier, the funeral liturgy is a celebration of God’s love in the person of His Son Jesus. Many families choose to share stories about the deceased at the Funeral Home the night before at the Vigil, or at the luncheon afterwards in a more relaxed setting.
We hope that this information will assist you in your time of need. Please contact us at the parish office 313-647-5000.