Mass of Christian Burial

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1 Michael V. Comstock March 13, October 12, 2017 Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 16, :00 p.m. Infant Jesus Catholic Church Lumberton, Texas

2 ENTRANCE PROCESSION Processional Earthen Vessels GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODY As a reminder of Michael s Baptism, his casket has been sprinkled with Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of his Baptism, is placed on the casket. If we have died with Christ, we are also to live with Christ in glory. OPENING PRAYER LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading Wisdom 3:1-9 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23 Shepherd me O Lord Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN John 20:25-28 HOMILY Prayers of the Faithful Response: Lord, hear our prayer 1

3 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts Prayer of St. Francis COMMUNION RITE Holy, Holy, Holy + Mystery of Faith Great Amen + Our Father + Lamb of God Communion Mediation I Am the Bread of Life Ave Marie Prayer After Communion FINAL COMMENDATION PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to his aid. Hasten to meet him angels of the Lord. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH. PRESIDER: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself, and may the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH. PRESIDER: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH. Recessional Songs of the Angels SONGS OF THE ANGELS May songs of the angels welcome you and guide you along your way. May the smiles of the martyrs greet your own as darkness turns into day. Every fear will be undone and death will be no more; As songs of the angels bring you home Before the face of God. [B. Duford] 2

4 3 Michael Mikey Vernon Comstock, 55 of Lumberton, died Thursday, October 12, He was born on March 13, 1962, in Ontario, California, to Virginia Brancacio Comstock and Frank Comstock. He attended schools in Southern California and later joined the United States Marine Corps where he served as a military policeman. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, Michael relocated his family to Texas where he retired in 2016 after a successful career with the Bureau of Prisons. Michael was always proud of his military service and enjoyed the camaraderie he shared with them and the law enforcement community. Michael had a special love for his wife, Jennifer, and his family. They were both members of the Blue Iron Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer; daughters, Savannah Comstock and Sophia Comstock; mother, Virginia Comstock of California; brothers, John Comstock and his wife, Cindy, of Georgia and George Comstock and his wife, Stephanie, of Oregon; sister, Deborah King-Biggs and her husband, Dennis, of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family members. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Bethany Comstock.

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12 Celebrant Reverend Andy Moore Placing of the Pall Michael s Family Gift Bearers Savannah and Sophia Comstock Pallbearers Andrew Etheridge, Thor Russell, James Heller Jessie Kemp, Jim Fulcher, Luke Russell John Grigsby, Terrence Steffy Interment Hardin Memorial Park Silsbee, Texas Military Honors United States Marine Corps Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group Please sign Michael s guest book and share your memories at