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Mass of Christian Burial    

Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Basilica of St. Mary

 of the Immaculate Conception, 

Norfolk, Virginia

Reverend John J. Dorgan, Pastor & Celebrant


 

 

Introduction

    Musical Prelude ................................... Sammy Logan, Minister of Music

    Entrance Hymn .................................... 'I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me'

    Entrance Procession

    Greeting

    Placing of the Pall on the casket ...... Jacob Cheeks & Bernice Cheeks

    Placing of the Christian Symbol .....    El'Dawn Taylor

Liturgy of the Word

    First Scripture Reading .................. Book of Wisdom 3:1-9     Oretha McInnis

    Responsorial Psalm ....................... The Lord is My Shepherd

    Second Scripture Reading ............ Book of Romans 6:3-9      Janice Satterwaite

    Gospel Acclamation ....................... 'Alleluia'

    Gospel Reading .............................. Gospel of Luke 12:35-40

    Homily .............................................. Rev. John J. Dorgan

    General Intercessions

Liturgy of the Eucharist

    Offertory Hymn ................................ 'No Not One'

    Gifts presented to altar................... Anton Gunn, Jamal Gunn, Jason Gunn

    Holy, Holy, Holy

    Memorial Acclamation .................Christ has died; Christ is Risen; Christ will come again

    The Great Amen

    The Lord's Prayer

    Gesture of Peace ........................ 'Navy Hymn'

    Lamb of God

Communion Rite

    Communion Hymn ....................... 'Let Us Break Bread Together'

    Meditation Solo ........................... 'My Soul is Anchored'      Ronald Johnson, Parishioner of St Mary's

                                                                                                                        

   Incensation of Coffin ................... 'Jesus Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom'                                                         

 

Song of Farewell

Come to his aid O' Saints of God, come meet him angels of the Lord.

 Refrain:  Receive his soul, O Holy One; Present him now to God Most High.

 

May Christ who called you, take you home and angels lead you to Abraham.    (Refrain)

Give him eternal rest, O Lord, may light unending shine on him. 

 (Refrain)

I know that my Redeemer lives, the last day I shall rise again.

   (Refrain)

 

    Prayer of Commendation

    Recessional Hymn .......................... 'Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory'

 


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