The Rooney family would like to thank youfor celebrating Hilary’s life with us.

We will always be grateful for your wonderfulsupport, friendship and love.

5th January 1950 ~ 15th September 2020

Mass of Thanksgiving for the Loving Life of

Hilary Joseph Rooney

Irish BlessingMay the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of the Order of Christian Funerals © 1989, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. The Scripture Readings are taken from the Jerusalem Bible © 1966, 1967, 1968, 1985, Darton, Longman & Todd, Publishers and Doubleday and Co. Inc. .Used by permission of the publishers. English translation of the Psalm Responses are taken from the Lectionary for Mass © 1981, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. Psalm verses are taken from The Psalms: A New Translation ©1963, The Grail (England), published by Collins.

Mass offered at

St Brigid’s Catholic Church,

520 Main Street, Mordialloc

Tuesday, 22nd September 2020

Priest

Rev Fr Andrew Jekot

WELCOME

ENTRANCE HYMN (Kindly stand)

I’ll Be Always Loving You

I am here with you by your side, Sheltering your heart in the night.

Wherever you go, whatever you do,

I’ll be always loving you. I will be your God, your comforter. I will hold you close in my heart.

Let me love the world through your heart.

Let me heal your wounds by my touch.

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I’ll be always loving you.

I will be your God, your comforter. I will hold you close in my heart.

Let me see the world through your eyes. Let forgiveness shine through your smile.

Wherever you go, whatever you do, I’ll be always loving you.

Introductory Rites

Fr Andrew: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen Fr Andrew: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with your spirit.

WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE (Please be seated) Liam Davison

PLACING OF SYMBOLS Fr Andrew: At the beginning of our liturgy we bring forward symbols

of Hilary’s life journey. Signs and symbols are an important way to express our love and our faith. We welcome Hilary with us today using these symbols as signs of our love

LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Monica Haverkamp Fr Andrew: This Paschal Candle is a symbol of Christ’s presence. He is

the Light. May Christ, the Light of faith and Way of truth guide Hilary to her eternal home in heaven.

SPRINKLING WITH HOLY WATER Anne Talha

Fr Andrew: In the waters of Baptism Hilary died with Christ and rose with him to new life. May she now share fully in her new life with Christ.

PLACING OF THE WHITE STOLE Monica Haverkamp and Anne Talha

Fr Andrew: On the day of Baptism, Hilary was clothed in Christ. We will now place the white cloth on her. May the God of Jesus Christ enfold Hilary in love.

PLACING OF A FAMILY PHOTO Monica Rooney

Fr Andrew: Hilary possessed an unwavering, deep love for, and abiding commitment to her family. May God’s blessing be upon all those she loved and cherished.

OPENING PRAYER Fr Andrew: Let us pray.

Loving God, you called Hilary into this life to know you, love you and serve you, as daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Today you have called her from this world to be with you forever. Enfold her in your love, and lead her safely home to your Kingdom of everlasting happiness, light and peace.

We make our prayer through Christ our Lord. All: Amen

Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING (Sirach 44:10-15) Monica Rooney A Reading from the Book of Sirach. Here is a generous woman, whose good works have not been forgotten. In her descendants there remains a rich inheritance born of her. They stand by the covenants and, thanks to her, So do her children’s children. Her offspring will last forever, Her glory will not fade. Her body is buried in peace And her name will live on for generations. The people will proclaim her wisdom, The assembly will celebrate her praises. The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM TIS: 659; Words: Psalm 23 . Music: Brian Boniwell © 1949. Arr: Kevin Hunt

The Lord is My Shepherd

The Lord is my Shepherd, and I want to follow,

Wherever he leads me, wherever he goes; Over the mountains, the waters and byways, Valleys and highways, he’s waiting form me.

I want to go to meet him there, to lay myself down in his love.

The Lord is my Shepherd, and I want to follow, wherever he leads me, wherever he goes.

And while on the journey, to where we are going,

He promised to be there, to help us along; And over the mountains we’ll walk on together,

To know all the wonders he’s given to me.

SECOND READING (Timothy 4:6-8) Anthony Rooney A Reading from the Second Letter of St Paul to Timothy. As for me, the hour has come for me to go and the time is here for me to leave this life. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith. And now, the prize of victory is waiting for me, the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day; and the Lord will rescue me from all evil, and take me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. And not only me, but all those who have longed for his Appearing. To him be glory for ever and ever! The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Kindly stand) All: Alleluia! Alleluia! I am the Resurrection and the Life,

She who believes in me will never die. Alleluia! Alleluia! GOSPEL (John 14:4, 1-6) Fr Andrew: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Fr Andrew: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.

All: Glory to you, O Lord. Fr Andrew: 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.’ ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me’. The Gospel of the Lord.

All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

HOMILY (Please be seated) Fr Andrew PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Kindly stand) Tracy, Aidan, Liam, Daniel and Matthew Rooney, Monica Haverkamp and Anne Talha Fr Andrew: God our Father, we celebrate Hilary’s journey through

life with joy and thanksgiving. We remember the many blessings you gave her in life, and, knowing you are faithful to your promises, we now turn to you in prayer.

Aidan & Tracy: God of love, we are grateful for the blessings that

Hilary’s life has brought to us. Her life of love for others, her loyalty, generosity, compassion and gentleness have been a source of strength and peace. We ask you to bring her into your care and to the fullness of life.

Lord, hear us. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Liam & Tracy: We pray for Hilary’s children, grandchildren and wider

family in their deep sadness. Her devotion to her family has been an inspiration to us all. We pray that we may draw strength and resilience from her example in our own lives.

Lord, hear us. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Daniel: We give thanks for all those who have cared for Hilary with such dignity, kindness and compassion during these last difficult months.

We also give thanks for all the doctors, nurses and carers who are protecting the community during this time of Covid-19. Reward them with your love and peace. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer. Matthew: We pray for all here present today, and for all who are

unable to be with us. May the love and friendship which binds us continue to enliven us in our journey through life.

Lord, hear us. All: Lord, hear our prayer Monica: Lord, give eternal life to all our deceased relatives and

friends. May we be reunited one day in your kingdom, where there is no more parting or sorrow, but only peace and joy forever. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer. Anne: We pray for all who are sick, those who are dying, and

those who are having difficulty coping with life’s hardships. May the peace and strength of our Lord sustain them at this time.

Lord, hear us. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Fr Andrew: Lord God, you are our refuge and our strength. Comfort us in our sorrow, bless us in our lives and hear the prayers we make to you in the name of your risen Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

All: Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist (Please be seated)

Fr Andrew: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will be come for us the bread of life.

All: Blessed be God for ever. Fr Andrew: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your

goodness we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it will wecome our spiritual drink.

All: Blessed be God for ever. INVITATION TO PRAYER (Kindly stand) Fr Andrew: Pray, my brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice

may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father. All: May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands,

for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS Fr Andrew: Lord, accept these gifts we offer in celebration

for the life of Hilary. May this offering of peace gain for her a place with all the people whom you have called to yourself. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

All: Amen

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Fr Andrew: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Fr Andrew: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Fr Andrew: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right and just. PREFACE All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts, 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!

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION (Kindly kneel) All: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Communion Rite (Kindly stand)

THE LORD’S PRAYER Fr Andrew: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words

our Saviour gave us: All: 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. Fr Andrew: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in

our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

All : For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,

now and forever.

SIGN OF PEACE Fr Andrew: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever. All: Amen. Fr Andrew: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All: And also with you. Fr Andrew: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. All: 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION (Kindly kneel) Fr Andrew: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. All Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my

roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

COMMUNION HYMN Text: Prayer of St. Francis; adapt. By Sebastian Temple, b.1928, © 1967, OCP Publications Tune: Sebastian Temple, b.1928, © 1967, OCP Publications; acc. By Jane Wood, b.1954, © 1995 Dedicated to Mrs Frances Tracy. Reprinted with permission.

Peace Prayer of St Francis

Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow your love,

Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, And where there’s doubt, true faith in you.

Make me a channel of your peace. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope.

Where there is darkness, only light, And where there’s sadness, ever joy.

O Master grant that I may never seek, So much to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand,

To be loved as to love with all my soul.

Make me a channel of your peace, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. In giving to ourselves that we receive,

And in dying that we’re born to eternal life. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Fr Andrew: Lord God, your Son, Jesus Christ, gave us his body and

blood to guide us on our pilgrim way to your Kingdom. May Hilary, our sister, who shared in this Eucharist, come to the banquet of life that Christ promised for us.

We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIBUTE OF HILARY (Please be seated) Perhaps Love by Placido Domingo & John Denver

Concluding Rites (Kindly stand)

FINAL COMMENDATION Fr Andrew: Trusting in God, we have prayed together for Hilary, and

now we come to our last farewell. There is sadness in parting, but we take comfort in the hope that one day we shall see our sister, Hilary, again, and enjoy her friendship. Although we will disperse in sorrow, God will gather us together in the joy of his Kingdom.

All: Amen Fr Andrew: Saints of God, come to her aid! Come to meet her angels of the Lord! All: Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. Fr Andrew: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself;

may angels lead you to Abraham’s side. All: Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. Fr Andrew: Give her eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on

her forever. All: Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High.

RECESSIONAL HYMN

Hail Mary , Gentle Woman (Jamie Biller)

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Blessed are you among women, And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now

And at the hour of our death. Amen

Refrain: Gentle woman, quiet light,

Morning star, so strong and bright. Gentle Mother, peaceful dove,

Teach us wisdom, teach us love.

You were chosen by the Father, You were chosen for the Son.

You were chosen from all women, And for women, shining one!

Refrain

Blessed are you among women,

Blest in turn all women too. Blessed they with peaceful spirits, Blessed they with gentle hearts.

Refrain

JESU, JOY OF MAN’S DESIRING

Irish BlessingMay the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of the Order of Christian Funerals © 1989, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. The Scripture Readings are taken from the Jerusalem Bible © 1966, 1967, 1968, 1985, Darton, Longman & Todd, Publishers and Doubleday and Co. Inc. .Used by permission of the publishers. English translation of the Psalm Responses are taken from the Lectionary for Mass © 1981, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. Psalm verses are taken from The Psalms: A New Translation ©1963, The Grail (England), published by Collins.

The Rooney family would like to thank youfor celebrating Hilary’s life with us.

We will always be grateful for your wonderfulsupport, friendship and love.

5th January 1950 ~ 15th September 2020

Mass of Thanksgiving for the Loving Life of

Hilary Joseph Rooney