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1 Trinity Episcopal Church 44 East Market Street Bethlehem, PA In Memory of Gabriele C. Whittier June 31, 1946-April 29, 2018 Friday, May 11, :00 p.m.

2 IN MEMORY OF Gabriele C. Whittier The Burial of the Dead Rite Two THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD Book of Common Prayer p. 491 Prelude: God s time is best Andante sostenuto Solemn Melody Elegy Land of Rest Johann Sebastian Bach Charles-Marie Widor Henry Walford Davies George Thalben Ball George Shearing Anthem: All stand for the anthem I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord. Whoever has faith in me shall have life, even though she die. And everyone who has life, and has committed himself to me in faith, shall not die for ever. As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives and that at the last he will stand upon the earth. After my awaking, he will raise me up; and in my body I shall see God. I myself shall see, and my eyes behold him who is my friend and not a stranger. For none of us has life in himself, and none becomes his own master when he dies. For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord, and if we die, we die in the Lord. So, then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's possession. Happy from now on are those who die in the Lord! So it is, says the Spirit, for they rest from their labors. 2

3 Opening Hymn: O, the Golden Glowing Morning 3

4 2. Hark! The highest heavens ringing, Hark! The quiring angels singing This is Easter Day! No more grieving! No more sighing! No more weeping! No more dying! Christ is King this Day! With the blessed one before us. We will swell the heavenly chorus. Christ is risen! He is risen! This is Easter Day! 3. Shout aloud the wondrous story. For the King in all His glory draweth nigh this day! Vernal benediction giving - - Christ the Life - - the Ever-living! Oh this Easter Day! Let the banners float before us Send along the angel chorus - - Christ is risen! He is risen! On this Easter Day! 4. On the Festal Altar glowing Lo! The Paschal Emblems showing forth this Easter Day! Come with garlands, come with treasure, Come with anthems raptest measure for this Easter Day! How the bells are chiming o er us While we join the heavenly chorus! Christ is risen! He is risen! This is Easter Day! 5. Oh, that longed-for day of union When thine own, in Thy communion, Lord of Easter Day - - into Life eternal waking. Celebrate - - Thy love partaking - - Endless Easter Day! For the joy that waits before us. We will swell the angel chorus. Christ is risen! He is risen! This is Easter Day! Reflections Agnes Nonclercq Lettinger Loraine Johnson 4

5 Collect O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our sister Gaby. We thank you for giving her to us, her family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 11:1-2, 6-9 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder s den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. 5

6 Psalm: Psalm 42:1-7 As the deer longs for the water-brooks, * so longs my soul for you, O God. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; * when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? My tears have been my food day and night, * while all day long they say to me, "Where now is your God?" I pour out my soul when I think on these things: * how I went with the multitude and led them into the house of God, With the voice of praise and thanksgiving, * among those who keep holy-day. Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul? * and why are you so disquieted within me? Put your trust in God; * for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, and my God. A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9 We do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling-- if indeed, when we have taken it off we will not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan under our burden, because we wish not to be unclothed but to be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord-- for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at 6

7 home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. Sequence Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Hymnal, 490 A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John John 10:11-16 Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away-- and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd." Homily The Reverend Canon Laura Thomas Howell, Obl.S.B. The Profession of Faith In the assurance of eternal life given at Baptism, let us proclaim our faith and say, I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 7

8 The Prayers of the People For our sister, Gaby, let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said, I am Resurrection and I am Life. (PAUSE) Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress; draw near to us who mourn for Gaby, and dry the tears of those who weep. Hear us, Lord. You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend; comfort us in our sorrow. Hear us, Lord. You raised the dead to life; give to our sister eternal life. Hear us, Lord. You promised paradise to the thief who repented; bring our sister to the joys of heaven. Hear us, Lord. Our sister was washed in Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit; give her fellowship with all your saints. Hear us, Lord. She was nourished with your Body and Blood; grant her a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom. Hear us, Lord. Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our sister; let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope. Hear us, Lord. The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. The Offertory His Eye Is On The Sparrow, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel and Mrs. C.D. Martin Solo by Lauren Madigan The Great Thanksgiving Book of Common Prayer p. 361 Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. 8

9 Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Proper Preface of the Commemoration of the Dead Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the dead, and comforts us with the blessed hope of everlasting life. For to your faithful people, O Lord, life is changed, not ended; and when our mortal body lies in death, there is prepared for us a dwelling place eternal in the heavens. Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name: Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Hymnal S128 9

10 Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. AMEN. At the request of the family, the traditional form of the Lord s Prayer will be used As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Fraction Anthem Christ our Passover Hymnal S155 10

11 Communion All are welcome to come to the table of our Lord. You may receive communion, or you may come for a blessing. If you choose to receive communion, please place the palm of one hand over the other to receive the bread. You may receive the bread alone, or you may dip your bread into the wine, or drink from the cup. If you choose not to receive communion, you may come forward for a blessing. Please cross your arms across your chest to indicate that you wish to receive a blessing. Would you like to learn more about our Eucharist? If so, please speak with our Interim Priest after the Service. You may request a gluten free wafer if you are allergic to wheat or its byproducts. The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. [Amen.] or with these words The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.] The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.] Music for Communion The Call Solo by Lauren Madigan 11 Ralph Vaughan Williams Communion Hymn Come Risen Lord and Deign to Be Our Guest Hymnal 306 Post-Communion Prayer Almighty God, we thank you that in your great love you have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste of your heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow nor crying, but the fullness of joy with all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. The Commendation Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

12 You only are immortal, the creator and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth, and to earth shall we return. For so did you ordain when you created me, saying, "You are dust, and to dust you shall return." All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting. Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your Servant, Gaby, Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen. Blessing Dismissal Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tomb. The Sun of Righteousness is gloriously risen, giving light to those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death. The Lord will guide our feet into the way of peace, having taken away the sin of the world. Christ will open the kingdom of heaven to all who believe in his Name, saying, Come, O blessed of my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you. Into paradise may the angels lead you. At your coming may the martyrs receive you, and bring you into the holy city Closing Hymn: Lift High the Cross Hymnal 473 Postlude: Christ lay in bonds of death, but now is risen J. S. Bach 12

13 Interment Immediately following the service in the St. Francis area of Trinity s Memorial Garden. The flowers in the Church and in the Parish Hall are lovingly given to the Greater Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the blessed memory of Gaby by Marjorie Buckley. The parish invites you to a reception in the Parish Hall. Many thanks to the Trinity Parish Hospitality Ministry for organizing and hosting the reception: Jeanne Deets, Joyce Meinke, and Pat Sisson and to the many friends who prepared food. The Interment of Ashes Canadian Book of Alternative Services pp I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then from my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. Job 19: I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth. Blessed indeed, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds may follow them! Revelation 14: 13 In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to almighty God our sister Gaby, And we commit her ashes to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The Lord bless her and keep her, the Lord make his face to shine upon her and be gracious to her, the Lord lift up his countenance upon her and give her peace. Amen. Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. 13

14 Father of all, we pray to you for those we love but see no longer. Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord. People And let light perpetual shine upon her. Celebrant May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. People Amen. Dismissal Celebrant May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. People Amen. Celebrant Go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God. 14

15 PARTICIPANTS Celebrant: The Reverend Donna J. Larson, Interim Priest Deacon: The Reverend Elizabeth Miller, Deacon and Soup Kitchen Coordinator Sermon: The Reverend Canon Laura Thomas Howell, Obl.S.B. Liturgy of Interment: The Reverend Canon Clifford B. Carr, Priest Associate Organist: Stephen Williams Soloist: Lauren Madigan Readers: Jeanne Deets Joyce Meinke Intercessor: The Reverend Doctor Richard C. Ditterline, Priest Associate Eucharistic Ministers: Loraine Johnson Bruce Marold Vergers: Sara Klingner Ann Szmania Altar Guild: Theresa Kunda Ann Szmania Ushers: Lynn Norman Ross Mangina Reflections: Agnes Nonclercq Lettinger Loraine Johnson 15

16 About Trinity Episcopal Church Location: 44 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA Phone: (610) Emergency: (610) Website: Office Hours: Receptionist 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointments: Flexible scheduling available. Please contact the Interim Priest to schedule an appointment. Clergy The Reverend Donna J. Larson, Interim Priest The Reverend Elizabeth Miller, Deacon and Soup Kitchen Coordinator The Reverend Canon Clifford B. Carr, Priest Associate The Reverend Doctor Richard C. Ditterline, Priest Associate The Reverend Doctor Gerard R. Gaeta, Priest Associate The Reverend Doctor Jane S. Gaeta, Priest Associate The Reverend Canon Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril, Priest Associate Staff Aram Basmadjian, Artist in Residence Karen Ernst-Reiner, Treasurer Millard Cook, Parish Administrator and Pastoral Assistant James Propst, Sexton Charles Johns, Security Ministers: All Baptized Members Robert Baser Lisa Collier Joanne Gulya (Junior Warden) Linda Henry Bill Hontz Theresa Kunda Vestry Ross Mangina (Senior Warden) Pat Sisson Stephanie Stover (Vestry Chaplain) Logan Vitalos Rick Weaver 16