Seeking old sacramental records from St. Ambrose Church or St. Patrick Church? These records are kept at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Milan, IL. To request a copy of the records, please contact the parish office at (309) 787-4593.

Funeral Planning Guide
This guide provides a format for completing the suggested information that you should bring with you when the meet with the priest.

Funeral Mass Readings 
Normally, the first reading is taken from the Old Testament, the Psalm is sung by our cantor, the second reading is taken from the Pastoral Letters in the New Testament, and the Gospel is chosen by the celebrant.  During the Easter season, New Testament readings may be used for the first and second reading.

Funeral Prayers of the Faithful 
The Prayers of the Faithful can be found at the following link: Prayers of the Faithful. They can be slightly adapted, if you choose.  

Funeral Music Suggestions 
Please choose four songs from the list of appropriate songs for a funeral, which are sung by our cantors and choir.  Any other suggestions must be reviewed with the priest during the planning process; keep in mind that all songs must be religious in nature, as well as commonly known and easy for people to sing.