O worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness
O worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness
When a person is near death, the priest should be notified in order that the ministrations of the Church may be provided.
When one is approaching end of life, the person or their family may request a minister to visit them to perform Last Rites. This includes Confession, Anointing of the Sick and final Holy Communion.
This is available to all who desire it. It is not restricted to time of sickness. Confessions may be heard anytime or anywhere.
Funeral or Memorial Services focus on the deceased's entry into eternal life and God's ability to give the grieving strength to cope with their recent loss. No matter how old a person has lived or how long a family has prepared for the departure of their loved ones, Rev. Gates offers the sensitivity and comfort only an experienced minister can provide.
A casket blessing is performed during a funeral service to bless the body of the deceased and remind them that they were baptized and initiated into the faith. The service includes the casket being blessed with Holy Water, the draping of the pall, followed by the procession to the altar, prayers, readings and the Holy Eucharist.
Blessing of a grave is a Christian practice of praying for the deceased's soul and asking for God's mercy. It is a way of showing respect and honoring the memory of the departed. It may involve holy water, flowers or candles.
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