EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release | January 20, 2024

Release of the Official Program for the Mass of Christian Burial for Professor Charles M. McKeough, ‘61 COE, P ‘19

VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova University and the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova are honored to release the official program for the Mass of Christian Burial of Professor Charles M. McKeough, ‘61 COE, P ‘19 this morning at 10:30 AM ET in Saint Thomas of Villanova Church on the campus of Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania.

A live broadcast of the funeral Mass can be found by clicking here.

The members of the liturgy will be:

PRESIDER

Prior, Rev. Robert P. Hagan, OSA, Esq.
Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova

CONCELEBRANTS

Father President, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD.
President of Villanova University
Rev. Stephen A. Moerman
Pastor, Saint Isaac Jogues Parish
Msgr. Kenneth P. McAteer
Msgr. Philip J. Cribben
Rev. Frank Farsaci, O.S.A.
Deacon Dan Mazurek
Deacon, Saint Isaac Jogues Parish

LectorS

Michael McKeough, Nephew of Prof. McKeough
Megan McKeough Dunn, Niece of Prof. McKeough
Erin Kelley, Niece of Prof. McKeough

Cantors

Mr. Michael Tarasovich
Miss. Sophia Rueda

Violinist

Mr. Christopher Ostertag

The order of the Mass and ceremony will be as follows:

The RITE OF CHRiSTIAN BURIAL

Prelude
Hymn to the Fallen
Procession
The Summons

Introductory Rites

First Reading
From the Old Testament
Wisdom 4:7-15
Read by Michael McKeough, Nephew of Prof. McKeough
Responsorial Psalm
Shepherd Me, O God
Second Reading
From the New Testament
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Read by Megan McKeough Dunn, Niece of Prof. McKeough
Gospel Acclamation
Celtic Alleluia
Third Reading from the Holy Gospel
John 19:17-18, 25-39
Homily
Deacon Dan Mazurek
Deacon, Saint Isaac Jogues Parish
The Universal Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful
Intentions read by Erin Kelley, Niece of Prof. McKeough

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts
Presentation Hymn: Prayer of Saint Francis
Gifts presented by Theresa Rambo and Shawn McKeough
Sanctus
Memorial Acclamation
Great Amen
The Lord’s Prayer (sung)
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God (sung)
Communion
Communion Hymn: Litany of the Saints
Meditation Hymn
How Great Thou Art

Concluding Rites

Final Commendation
Words of Remembrance
Remarks by Andrew K. McKeough, son of Prof. McKeough
Invitation to Prayer
Silent Prayer
Signs of Farewell
Song of Farewell
May the Choir of Angels
Prayer of Commendation
Blessings and Dismissal
Procession to the Place of Committal
Recessional
An Irish Blessing (May The Road Rise To Meet You)
Postlude
Danny Boy