Funerals

As a community, we share in your sorrow and seek to lift you up in prayer
during this time of grief.  We understand that you may be feeling confused, sad, stunned, and overwhelmed by your loss.  Although death brings a deep sense of sadness and loss,
faith provides strength and reassurance. 
As Catholics, we believe that "Life is changed, not ended."
The Catholic funeral liturgy celebrates a particular set of rites to help us through
our initial sorrow, to help us pray together as a community for our loved one,
and to express our belief in the Resurrection.
Please contact the office (614-299-5781) or Fr. Fritzner (614-966-4716)
to discuss arrangements for a Funeral or Memorial Mass.
For assistance in planning the readings and music for a 
Catholic Mass of Christian Burial, contact the Music Director,
Paula Vasey at musicdirector@sfacolumbus.org.

If you wish to access the reading choices for a Mass of Christian Burial: click this link.
To access our list of liturgically appropriate music for the Funeral Mass: click this link.
Pre-planning the readings and music choices for yourself or a loved one's funeral is an option as well.  Contact the Music Director to arrange a consultation.