Sister Alice Mary Bellord

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1 Sister Alice Mary Bellord Born 14 th December 1939 Died 12 th September 2016 THE LORD IS RISEN, ALLELUIA Parish Church of St James the Less, Colchester Celebrant: Father Mark Swires 30 th September 2016

3 Entrance Christ is alive, with joy we sing; We celebrate our risen Lord, Praising the glory of his name. He is the grain of wheat that died; Sown in distress and reaped in joy, Yielding a harvest of new life. He is the sun which brings the dawn: He is the light of all the world, Setting us free from death and sin. He is the vine set in the earth, Sharing our life, becoming man, That we might share in God's own life. He is the bread which comes from God Broken to feed us in our need Given to bring eternal life. Welcome Reading Christ is alive, with joy we sing; We celebrate our risen Lord, Praising the glory of his name. Song of Songs 8:6-7. Read by Charlie Bellord

4 Psalm spoken by all The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake. Yea, tho' I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff me comfort still. My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy, all my life, Shall surely follow me; And in God's house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. Reading Acclamation Romans 8:31-35, Read by Eddie Bellord Alleluia Gospel John 6: Homily Father Mark Swires

5 Intercessions Sister Angela, Tom Bellord, Jamie Bellord, Edward Thompson Each intercession will end Lord in your mercy, we all Respond: Hear our prayer Offertory Hanna Bellord and Community Offertory hymn Who would true valour see, Let him come hither; One here will constant be, Come wind, come weather. There s no discouragement Shall make him once relent His first avowed intent To be a pilgrim. Whoso beset him round With dismal stories Do but themselves confound; His strength the more is. No lion can him fright, He ll with a giant fight, He will have a right To be a pilgrim. Hobgoblin nor foul fiend Can daunt his spirit, He knows he at the end Shall life inherit. Then fancies fly away, He ll fear not what men say, He ll labour night and day To be a pilgrim.

6 Liturgy of the Eucharist Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini, Hosanna in excelsis Acclamation Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Lamb of God spoken Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. At Communion Behold the Lamb of God, Behold the Lamb of God, He takes away the sin, The sin of the world (sung three times) In the Lord I'll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices: the Lord is near, lift up your voices: the Lord is near. Final prayer Eulogy Sister Diana

7 Final Commendation and Blessing: Saints of God, come to her aid! Hasten to meet her, angels of the Lord! R/Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. May Christ, Who called you, take you to Himself; may angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham. R/Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. R/Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. Blessing Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour everyone; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be with you all evermore. Amen.

8 Hymn as we leave the church Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Refrain: Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of all before his judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. (Refrain) In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on. (Refrain) He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave, He is wisdom to the mighty, he is honour to the brave; So the world shall be his footstool, and the soul of wrong his slave. Our God is marching on. (Refrain)

9 Acknowledgements Christ is alive Who would true valour see Behold the Lamb of God In the Lord I ll be ever thankful Mine eyes have seen the glory Pamela Stotter/Vulpius John Bunyan/Vaughan Williams John Bell Taizé Julia Ward Howe After the Requiem All are invited to the Cardinal Bourne hall for refreshments and to meet each other. During this time the Church will be open for anyone to pray quietly. Please sign our book in the hall. Burial At 2.10pm we will take Alice s body from the Church to our cemetery at New Hall in Chelmsford, CM3 3HS or CM1 6GY. You are welcome to this short service. Gaelic Blessing spoken together as Alice s body leaves the Church. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

10 The Bellord family and the Community are most grateful for the support received in these past weeks since Alice died. Thank you for being with us today to celebrate her life. For those who would like to make a donation in Alice s memory the beneficiaries will be local charities with which Alice was connected. There will be a basket at the back of Church or any cheques payable to Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre can be sent to: The Prioress, 74 Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD (If you would like your donation to be Gift Aided please put your address on the back of the cheque). All are welcome to join the Community at our Annual Mass for the Dead at New Hall at 2.00pm on Saturday the 5 th November Details on our website

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Patricia Sparkes. 10 th June 1928 to 2 nd August 2018

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Patricia Sparkes 10 th June 1928 to 2 nd August 2018 St John the Baptist, Clifton Hill 8 th August, 2018 Entrance Hymn Amazing Grace Prayer Service Amazing grace! How sweet