“The Christian meaning of death is revealed
in the light of the Paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ
in whom resides our only hope.
The Christian who dies in Christ Jesus is
‘away from the body and at home with the Lord.’
Catholic Catechism, #1681
Maryland Catholic Conference End of Life Toolkit
The first step in planning a funeral or memorial Mass is to contact the Parish Office to find out about the availability of the priest.
The Mass can be held at either St. Benedict Church (Ridgely) or St. Elizabeth Church (Denton).
You will be asked to help choose readings & music (links are found below). A priest/deacon/staff member will guide you in these choices.
Please refer to the Funeral Planning Form below for more detailed instructions.