Bereavement & Funeral Planning
Bereavement Ministry
Purpose:
Our mission is to reach out to families of church members and non-members alike, offering support and comfort during times of loss at the direction of our church pastor, especially when a request is made to the church.
Funeral Luncheon:
As a community, we are called to support and comfort those who mourn. The Funeral Luncheon Ministry at St. Mary’s of Bloomington offers bereaved families the option of holding a luncheon following a funeral. This gathering provides a place for family and friends to come together in fellowship during a difficult time.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We need volunteers to provide side dishes, assist with serving, and help with cleanup. Your support allows us to continue offering this ministry to families in need. If you feel called to help or want more information, please reach out.
Contact
Mary Beth Ettien
309-830-2892
Funeral Planning
We offer the following forms and documents for families planning funeral services for their loved ones:
Email or return this form to the Parish Office at least the day before the funeral.
Book of Job...........................19:1, 23-27
Book of Wisdom............................3: 1-9
Book of Wisdom.........................3:1-6, 9
Book of Wisdom...........................4:7-15
Isaiah.......................................25:6a, 7-9
Lamentations..............................3:17-26
Daniel............................................12:1-3
Maccabees................................12:43-46
Acts.........................10:34-43 (01-longer)
Acts.............10:34-36, 42-43 (01-shorter)
Romans..........................................5:5-11
Romans........................................5:17-21
Romans..............................6:3-9 (longer)
Romans......................6:3-4, 8-9 (shorter)
Romans........................................8:14-23
Romans..........................8:31b-35, 37-39
Romans............................14:7-9, 10b-12
Corinthians.....15:20-23, 24b-28 (longer)
Corinthians..................15:20-23 (shorter)
Corinthians................................15:51-57
Corinthians.................................4:14-5:1
Corinthians................................5:1, 6-10
Philippians...................................3:20-21
Thessalonians..............................4:13-18
Timothy.........................................2:8-13
John.................................................3:1-2
John.............................................3:14-16
Revelation.......................................14:13
Revelation...............................20:11-21:1
Revelation..........................21:1-5a, 6b-7
Matthew.......................................5:1-12a
Matthew......................................11:25-30
Matthew........................................25:1-13
Matthew......................................25:31-46
Mark.................15:33-39; 16:1-6 (shorter)
Mark..............................15:33-39 (longer)
Luke...............................................7:11-17
Luke.............................................12:35-40
Luke.......................................23:33, 39-43
Luke...23:44-46, 50, 52-53; 24:1-6a (shorter)
Luke..............23:44-46, 50, 52-53 (longer)
Luke...............................24:13-35 (shorter)
Luke....................24:13-16, 28-35 (longer)
John...............................................5:24-29
John...............................................6:37-40
John...............................................6:51-58
John..............................11:17-27 (shorter)
John...............................11:21-27 (longer)
John.............................................11:32-45
John..............................12:23-28 (shorter)
John...............................12:23-26 (longer)
John................................................14:1-6
John............................................17:24-26
John.................................19:17-18, 25-30
For more information on the Order of Christian Funerals, please visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops site, linked below for your convenience.
