Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of

Dorothy CoughlanSeptember 21, 1921 - July 21, 2020

Carmel, Doug, Kevin, Ellen, Maree, Garry, Debbie

and their families thank you for your

thoughts, prayers and support.

St Monica’s Church, Moonee PondsWednesday July 29, 2020 at 11.30am

Celebrant: Fr Tony Feeney PPExcerpts 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.

ENTRANCE SONG Come as You Are Text: Deirdre Browne, © Tune: Deirdre Browne, ©; arr. By Jane Wood, b.1954, © 1994

Come as you are, that's how I want you. Come as you are, feel quite at home. Close to my heart, loved and forgiven Come as you are, why stand alone? No need to fear, love sets no limits. No need to fear, love never ends. Don't run away, shamed and disheartened. Rest in my love, trust me again. I came to call sinners, not just the virtuous. I came to bring peace, not to condemn. Each time you fail to live by my promise Why do you think I'd love you the less? Come as you are, that's how I love you. Come as you are, trust me again. Nothing can change the love that I bear you. All will be well, just come as you are. INTRODUCTORY RITES

PLACING OF SYMBOLS OF LIFE – Carmel and Doug Ensor Photo of Dot Essendon Football Club Scarf Rosary Beads Holy Water

BLESSING OF THE COFFIN – Jodie Coughlan

LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE – Ellen Coughlan

PLACING OF THE PALL – Kelley McPhee

EULOGY – Kevin Coughlan

OPENING PRAYER God of love and mercy, look kindly on your servant, our dear friend Dot, who has departed from us, and is now at rest with you. As she served you faithfully throughout her life, may you give her the fullness of your peace. We give thanks for her life and loving presence in our lives, as she is now caught up in your eternal love. We remember her fondly and make our prayer in the name of Jesus who is our risen Lord now and forever.

All: Amen LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING – Jodie Coughlan A reading from the Book of Apocalypse Happy are those who die in the Lord! I, John, heard a voice from heaven say to me: “Write down: Happy are those who die in the Lord! Happy indeed, the Spirit says; now they can rest forever after their work, since their good deeds go with them.”

The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Lord is My Shepherd (hymn) TIS: 659; Words: Psalm 23 Music: Brian Boniwell © 1949 Arr: Kevin Hunt

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 for me. Refrain: 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. Refrain

SECOND READING – Kelley McPhee A Reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians. For us, our homeland is in heaven, and from heaven comes the Saviour we are waiting for, the Lord Jesus Christ, and He will transfigure these wretched bodies of ours into copies of His glorious body. He will do that by the same power with which He can subdue the whole universe. The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God

GOSPEL (John 14: 1-6) A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John There are many rooms in my Father’s house. Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many rooms. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.” “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

HOMILY - Fr Tony Feeney

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Mary O’Reilly Lord, thank you for giving us Dot. The love that she gave to her family and friends is a reflection of the love You give to all of your people. May she continue to live forever in Your love. Lord, hear us. All: Lord hear our prayer.

Mary O’Reilly We pray for all of those who are sick and those who died before Dot. May she find comfort in the arms of her mother Myrtle, her father Joseph, her brother Kevin, her husband Vin and her children, Peter and Pauline. Lord, hear us. All: Lord hear our prayer. Ellen Coughlan May all of the beautiful memories we have of Mum continue to brighten our lives. May the legacy of love for family, friends and God be celebrated and passed on and kept alive in our families. Lord, hear us. All: Lord hear our prayer. Ellen Coughlan We pray for Mum’s friends including the residents and her carers at Queens Park. We give thanks to all staff and residents for their care, love and support of Mum. She lived with dignity and we are so blessed and thankful. We ask the Lord to continue to bless these people in all of the good work they do and keep them safe and well. Lord, hear us. All: Lord hear our prayer. Jacqui Coughlan Lord, we pray for Nana’s relatives and friends who could not be here today in person, especially her son Garry and Debbie. May they find comfort in their loving memories of Nana. Lord hear us. All: Lord hear our prayer.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST OFFERTORY PROCESSION - Maree Coughlan and Pam O’Reilly

OFFERTORY HYMN Here I Am Lord Text: Isaiah 6; Dan Schutte, b1947 Tune: Dan Schutte. b 1947; arr. By Michael Pope, SJ, John Weissrock © 1981, Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music.

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin, my hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Refrain: Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them, they turn away. I will break their hearts of stone; give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? Refrain I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide, ’til their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them, whom shall I send? Refrain

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER & SIGN OF PEACE

COMMUNION HYMN Hail Mary, Gentle Woman Text: Hail Mary, alt; Carey Landry Tune: Carey Landry; arr. By Martha Lesinski, alt. © 1975, Carey Landry and New Dawn Music

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen. Refrain: Gentle woman, gentle woman, Quiet light, quiet light, Morning star, morning star, So strong and bright, Gentle mother, gentle mother, Peaceful dove, 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 woman, 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

PHOTOGRAPHIC REFLECTION - Memories of Dot Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler

PRAYERS OF COMMENDATION AND FAREWELL

RECESSIONAL HYMN Welcome Home Text: Frank Anderson MSC, © 1992

Refrain: Welcome Home! Welcome Home! Welcome home to the land of your freedom and joy! Welcome Home! Welcome Home! Be at peace in the arms of your God! Welcome Home! “This is the body now given for you!” This is the gift you have lived! And just as the Father embraces the Son, So do we embrace you! Welcome home! We come to thank you, The people you loved, For us you have been living word! The Word you have spoken has nourished our hearts; Now the Word comes to you! Welcome Home! Deep in the God-head the mystery you know; In the love span of God do you live! So now shall your prayer be effective and free; Pray for us now that you’re welcome home! Let there be music and let there be song, For the triumph that your life has been! Hear how God’s angels and saints in their joy Join with us as we sing welcome home!

Carmel, Doug, Kevin, Ellen, Maree, Garry, Debbie

and their families thank you for your

thoughts, prayers and support.

St Monica’s Church, Moonee PondsWednesday July 29, 2020 at 11.30am

Celebrant: Fr Tony Feeney PPExcerpts 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.

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