Margery Nicklyn Adams Moorhouse March 29, 1926 - January 29, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 2, 2018 1:00 p.m. St. Anne Catholic Church Beaumont, Texas
Processional Be Not Afraid GATHERING RITE GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODY As a reminder of Margery s Baptism, her casket has been sprinkled with Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of her 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 Lamentations 3:17-26 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23 Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life Second Reading II Corinthians 4:14-5:1 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN John 14:1-6 HOMILY PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Response: Lord, hear our prayer 1
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts Ave Maria COMMUNION RITE Holy, Holy, Holy + Mystery of Faith + Great Amen Our Father + Lamb of God Communion In The Garden Invitation to Prayer Before we go our separate ways, let us take leave of our sister. May our farewell express our affection for her; may it ease our sadness and strengthen our hope. One day we shall joyfully greet her again when the love of Christ, which conquers all things, destroys even death itself. PRESIDER: ASSEMBLY: PRESIDER: ASSEMBLY: PRESIDER: ASSEMBLY: 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 herself; and may the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham. 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 You Are My Sunshine 2
Margery Adams Moorhouse passed away January 29, 2018. Margery was born March 29, 1926 in Pt. Arthur, Texas to Cornelia Ruysenaars and Murray L. Adams. She had many fond memories of growing up surrounded by a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended Beaumont area schools and graduated from Beaumont High School. In 1947 Margery married the love of her life, Irwin Moose Moorhouse. It was a marriage that lasted 69 years. She attended Lamar University in-between 6 children. Finally, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Margery thought she should have won the award for going to college the longest. Her teaching career was spent at Dick Dowling Elementary. Margery s retirement was filled with trips to the beach, hill country and grand-babies. Her life-long appetite for history was fed with many volunteer hours at The McFaddin-Ward House and Tyrell Historical Library. There never was a more loving, kind and giving person than Mom. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her children and their spouses. Mike and Katherine Moorhouse, Pat Moorhouse, Ann and Mike McDonald, David Moorhouse, Mary and Bobby Smith and John and Dena Moorhouse. Her grandchildren and their spouses, Ginny and Jake Bailleaux, Ellen and Jeff Briscoe, Jake White, Ben White and Katy Moorhouse. Great-grandchildren Leah McClanahan, Addison Bailleaux, Kennedy Tucker, Sophia Horton and Laken Horton. She is also survived by her sister, Flo Aulbaugh and many nieces and nephews. 3
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Celebrant Reverend Monsignor William F. Manger Placing of the Pall Ann, Mary, Mike, Pat, David, John Gift Bearers Katy Moorhouse, Leah McClanahan Lectors Ginny Bailleaux, Ellen Briscoe Organist Dr. Scott Feldhausen Cantor Hannah Meyer Pallbearers Jack Aulbaugh, Jim Aulbaugh, Jake White Ben White, Jeff Brisco, Jake Bailleaux Mike Howell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Interment Friday, February 2, 2018 4:00 p.m. Magnolia Cemetery Woodville, Texas Memorial Contributions St. Anne Catholic School 375 North 11th Street Beaumont, Texas 77702 To an Organization of One s Choice Please sign Mrs. Moorhouse s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com