Requiem Mass To Celebrate The Life of Lorna Mary O Connor 25 SEPTEMBER 1930 ~ 31 AUGUST 2018 St Joseph s Catholic Church, Beechworth Tuesday, 11 September 2018 at 1.30pm Clergy
Order of Service Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word First Reading ~ Wisdom 4:7-15 ~ Brett Dobson Entrance ~ Perhaps Love John Denver and Placido Domengo (CD) Introductory Rites Greeting and Introduction Lighting of the Paschal Candle ~ In Baptism Lorna received the light of Christ. This light has guided her through her life. May Christ s light now lead her into eternal life. Sprinkling of the Holy Water In the waters of Baptism, Lorna died with Christ and rose with Him into a new life. May she now share eternal life with Him in glory. Placing of Christian Symbols (Cross, Rug and Tambourine) We now place some symbols of Lorna s life to remind us of her life with us on earth. May these symbols comfort us and remind us of Lorna s journey in life. Words of Remembrance ~ Kathleen Dobson and Mark O Connor A reading from the book of Wisdom A blameless life is a ripe old age. The virtuous man, though he die before his time, will find rest. Length of days is not what makes age honourable, nor number of years the true measure of life; understanding, this is man s grey hairs, untarnished life, this is ripe old age. He has sought to please God, so God has loved him; as he was living among sinners, he has been taken up. He has been carried off so that evil may not warp his understanding or treachery seduce his soul; for the fascination of evil throws good things into the shade, and the whirlwind of desire corrupts a simple heart. Coming to perfection in so short a while, he achieved long life; his soul being pleasing to the Lord, he has taken him quickly from the wickedness around him. Yet people look on, uncomprehending; it does not enter their heads that grace and mercy await the chosen of the Lord, and protection, his holy ones. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm ~ PSALM 121 ~ Mark O Connor Response: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. I rejoiced when I heard them say: Let us go to God s house. And now our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jeruslaem. Jerusalem is built as a city Strongly compact. It is there that the tribes go up, The tribes of the Lord.
For Israel s law it is, There to praise the Lord s name. There were set the thrones of judgment Of the house of David. For the peace of Jerusalem pray: Peace be to your homes! May peace reign in your walls, In your palaces, peace! For love of my brethren and friends I say: Peace upon you! For love of the house of the Lord I will ask for your good. Second Reading ~ Apocalypse 14:13 ~ Stephen O Connor A reading from the book of Apocalypse Happy are those who die in the Lord. I heard a voice from heaven say, Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, said the Spirit, let them find rest from their labours, for their works accompany them. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia! Alleluia! This is the will of my Father, says the Lord, That all who believe in the Son will have eternal life And I will raise them to life again on the last day. Alleluia! Gospel John 14:1-6 The Lord be with you. And with your Spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you O Lord. There are many rooms in my Father s house. Jesus said to his disciples: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father s house; if there were not, I should have told you. I am going now to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me; so that where I am you may be too. You know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said, Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?. Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. Homily Prayers of Intercession We acknowledge Christ the Lord through whom we hope that our lowly bodies will be made like his in glory, and we say: Lord, you are our life and resurrection. Christ, Son of the living God, who raised up Lazarus, your friend, from the dead: raise up to life and glory the dead whom you have redeemed by your precious blood. Lord, you are our life and resurrection. Christ, Redeemer, look on those who have no hope because they do not know you; may they receive faith in the resurrection and in the life of the world to come. Lord, you are our life and resurrection. You revealed yourself to the blind man who begged for the light of his eyes; show your face to the dead who are still deprived of your light. Lord, you are our life and resurrection.
When at last our earthly home is dissolved, give us a home, not of earthly making, but built of eternity in heaven. Lord, you are our life and resurrection. Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn ~ Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (instrumental piano) Procession of Gifts ~ Andrea O Connor and Kathleen Dobson Eucharistic Prayer Acclamation After Consecration We proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again. The Lord s Prayer 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. Amen. Communion Hymns ~ Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace Prayers of Final Commendation Invitation to Prayer Signs of Farewell (Sprinkling with Holy Water and Incensing of the coffin) Song of Farewell Saints of God, come to her aid! Hasten to meet her, angels of the Lord! 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 Abraham s side. 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. Receive her soul and present her to God the most high. Prayer of Commendation: Recessional Song ~ Twilight Time - The Platters (CD) Prayer after Communion Reflection & Music ~ Tears In Heaven Eric Clapton (Photo Presentation)
Lorna s family would like to thank everyone for the support and expressions of sympathy they have received and for your presence at this service today. Following the committal service at Bowman s Forest Cemetery, the family invite you to join them at Murmungee Hall for drinks and refreshments. 59-63 Greta Rd, Wangaratta Vic 3677 T:(03) 5722 2525 E: office@tatefunerals.com.au tatefuneralservices.com.au