Catholic funeral programs made with care
Create dignified, print-ready funeral Mass programs with approved readings and hymns. Simple enough to use during a difficult time.
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In Loving Memory
of
Margaret Anne Donovan
April 3, 1938 — March 22, 2026
“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord”
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
Wisdom 3:1–9
“The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them.”
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 23
℟ The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Second Reading
Romans 8:31–39
“If God is for us, who can be against us? Neither death nor life shall separate us from the love of Christ.”
Gospel
John 14:1–6
“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.”
Final Commendation
Song of Farewell
“Saints of God, come to her aid! Come to meet her, angels of the Lord. Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High.”
Prayer of Commendation
“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.”
Music
“And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings…”
With Gratitude
The family of Margaret extends heartfelt thanks to all who have offered prayers, support, and comfort.
Pallbearers
John Donovan · Thomas Donovan
Patrick Kelly · William Harris
Interment
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Evanston, Illinois
Celebrated by
Reverend James O’Brien
A folded half-sheet program, print-ready in PDF or Word format
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40+ Approved Readings
Choose from 7 Old Testament readings, 9 Psalms, 11 New Testament readings, and 14 Gospel passages, all approved for the Catholic funeral liturgy.
Dignified Design
Tasteful color schemes and border styles that honor the solemnity of the occasion. Add a meaningful cover image or generate liturgical artwork.
Print-Ready Export
Download as PDF or Word document. Programs are formatted for half-sheet printing. Fold once, and they're ready for the funeral Mass.
Memorial Details
Include the name of the deceased, dates, church name, celebrant, and all hymn selections. A thoughtful keepsake for those in attendance.
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Select comforting readings
Choose from 40+ approved funeral Mass readings across four categories: Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament, and Gospel.
Add memorial details
Enter the name of the deceased, dates, church name, celebrant, and hymn selections.
Download and print
Export as PDF or Word. Print half-sheet or full-sheet programs, ready for the funeral Mass.
Approved readings
Catholic funeral readings for comfort and hope
All readings are from the Order of Christian Funerals, approved for use in the Catholic funeral liturgy.
First Readings
7 options- Wisdom 3:1-9 — "The souls of the just are in the hand of God"
- Job 19:1, 23-27a — "I know that my Vindicator lives"
- Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9 — "He will destroy death forever"
and 4 more...
Responsorial Psalms
9 options- Psalm 23:1-6 — "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want"
- Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-9, 13-14 — "The Lord is my light and my salvation"
- Psalm 130:1-8 — "Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord"
and 6 more...
Second Readings
11 options- Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 — "What will separate us from the love of Christ?"
- 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 — "Death is swallowed up in victory"
- Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 — "There shall be no more death"
and 8 more...
Gospel Readings
14 options- John 14:1-6 — "In my Father's house there are many dwelling places"
- John 11:17-27 — "I am the resurrection and the life"
- Matthew 11:25-30 — "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened"
and 11 more...
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