St. Paul reminds us that the death is not the end of human being. How joyous must be Christmas in heaven. First, a word of sympathy and love to Filomenas family as we commend her to the Lord of life and love. And he said unto me, It is done. Remember Jesus' death was also untimely he was only 33. She is still with you and always will. Even the grave is temporary. She received the sacrament of penance and reconciled with God and his people. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. We are grateful to Charles for giving Deacon John this opportunity: I cannot improve on the Word of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Funeral directors perhaps unintentionally emphasize the temporary nature of the grave by referring to burial as an internment. Internment means being in-between - being in between this life and the life to come. I didn't know Sophie, but there have been so many Sophie's in my life, I am grateful to them all. To think that God had just been there and taken that mans soul to himself.". Oh, I love you Jesus! I know that the reality of death with all it's pain and sense of loss confronts you at this moment. All of us, who have walked with Sophie, who have witnessed her Catholic example, and who have been blessed by her friendship, it only makes sense that we ought to do the same for others. In her pain, she prayed to God, and was amazed at what happened next. Her career in our school lasted for almost three decades. The news was devastating to her. Mary had a fun side. Every mother when she dies, she carries with her all her pain, sorrow which are not shared with any but leaving behind the legacy of motherhood. We pray for Suzanne today that she will complete her journey to heaven children, pray for mother and to her every day. There would not be hope without the resurrection. Msgr. John 14:1-6 says; "'Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. Did Mary the mother of Jesus, John the great apostle, Peter the rock, and all the others understand Jesus' death? Funeral of Joseph Lemm. Peter R. Pilsner, and thirty-one other priests. My soul yearns for you For just one day remain my sweet support. So we come to the end of a journey; it is a good day. What an awesome encounter. Even as we rejoice, however, let us not forget that Lent is still not over. She always had a sit down dinner. The seed has to die in order to germinate a new plant. God didn't cure Suzanne's cancer and that is God's business, but He sure gave you the strength of faith you need to carry the cross of her sickness and death. Stay Safe!! An MRI showed it to be a tumor, partly in the muscle, partly in the bone of the stump and pressing on the sciatic nerve. Later that weekend she and I were alone while my mother went home to do some errands. Dear friends, we too are all pilgrims making our way through this life. She loved the Eucharist. We might also a feel a bit angryangry at God for having taken her from us. Let us place in her in the hands of Our Blessed mother. Each funeral homily is thoughtfully written to help guide and comfort family and friends through their difficult time of sorrow. She chose to be a nurse, a profession that deals with sickness. How she would appreciate our prayers for her own safe passage having Masses offered on her behalf and interceding for her as we pray in private. Sandra Jeanne Russo nee Delcorps was both on March 2, 1941 in Racine to William and Amanda Delcorps. Some Details on Marys Life These biographical details (which focus on Marys medical history) are given to provide a context for the homily that follows. We are but mortals and the sadness of an untimely death is incomprehensible. We have questions of course. The first one I wish to mention seems rather simple. To understand it though, we must go back about forty years and call to mind a dear family friend of happy memory, Msgr. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, Did you notice my dog? News, analysis & spirituality by email twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. We come in order to be a part of that work. I did this for a good reason. The value of suffering and the cross was taught. C. Perhaps in her final hours, Filomena had a similar dialogue with Jesus. The underpinning is about to fall away. At first, I tried to calm her down, but then it occurred to me, Shes been like this her whole life and shes in her 90s, so maybe she knows something that I dont. Sophie lived life fully. A. I don't pretend for a moment to stand here and tell you I have all the answers as to the why's and wherefore's of what in our judgment is an untimely death. She would cry intensely. How God loves us and to prove it He sent His Son, Jesus, down to earth and God asked His Son to die for us and for our sins so that when we die, we won't go to Hell, but we will go to Heaven. I know that I speak for all of those who love Sophie when I say to her family, Thank you for your great devotion to her.. She toiled and worked especially for her children so that they could stand on their feet. I go to prepare a place for you. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. She had so many trials. But she did. He told His disciples, "Do not let your hearts be, troubled ", we can also apply this to our own hearts, As Christians, we're exposed to troubles, sorrow and, This scripture teaches us is that while we can't prevent, the losses in our life, we are able to find the strength in, When Jesus suggested to us that we "trust in God; and, trust also in Christ." The Rite of Christian burial states that the homily at a funeral Mass should not be focused on the deceased, but rather on our faith. Jamart understood this too, and I think thats one of the reasons that Mary liked his book. The funeral Mass was held on June 7, celebrated by her brother, Fr. But for us, what always amazed and inspired us was that in spite of the difficulty, she did accept it. Tell me what lies on the other side. Very quietly, the doctor said, I dont know You dont know? For some, Suzanne's death will be a means of leading them to count their blessings while for others, it may cause them to wonder and even doubt why a loving God would allow such a tragedy to happen. If I think about tomorrow, I fear my fickleness I feel sadness and worry rising up in my heart But Im willing, my God, to accept trial and suffering Just for today. This time I got the message. We can only imagine her joy in all the new people she is encountering in eternity. There is something about this great portion of scripture which consoles us. Third, he taught the Newman Club members that there is nothing greater any human being can do, than to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. He is probably angered too with the world it's imperfection. And we, the children of God, we the members of Christ's body, We get to participate in the work of our Redeemer. Perhaps our anger is made worse by the feeling that it is not right or proper for a believing Roman Catholic to feel anger at God. Words are hard to describe, unbelievable. Amen. Suzanne's death is not God's fault, God is not to blame for it. You could say that the project was the beginning of a friendship, a life-long interest. She also knew that the Mass was a source of grace that deepened faith and inspired works of charity. Saint Peter the Apostle Church7020 Concord Road, Savannah, GA 31410(912) 897-5156, Catholic Diocese of Savannah | One Faith, One Family, Homily from Suzanne Fogarty's Funeral Mass, Visit the Saint Peter the Apostle School Site, Grades K-8 2022-2023 Parish Religious Education Program PREP (formerly CCD). The value of the Mass and Holy Communion in providing us with Gods grace ought never to be underestimated or ignored. Marys saint was Therese of Lisieux. I was having coffee after dinner, and she was having tea. Death reminds us that there is no final resting place in this world. Her favorite book, next to Story Of A Soul was The Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese of Lisieux by Francois Jamart. But no matter how hard we work, no matter how large or small our houses, those structures are never our permanent homes. Come reign in my heart, give me your smile Just for today. Death, Heaven, Funeral, Mansion, Funerals Christian, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. She felt it was a great privilege that Mass could be celebrated in our home, and she was always grateful when a Mass was offered for her intentions. 2007-2021 The Hanneman Archive Whenever a new priest or seminarian arrived at St. Marys, after I showed them the church, I would walk across Cabot Street so that they could meet Sophie. Words can't be so hard to come by during the difficult circumstances that often surround someone's death, but allowing God to speak through His . Praying for the Dead. Alex D'Mello is a catholic priest working in the Diocese of Sindhudurg (Maharastra) in India. Tradition-minded Catholic. Masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. K of C Lenten Fish Fry is Friday, February 24th AND March 24th, Feast of the Chair of St. Peter Pot-luck Parish Dinner, Sunday School/PREP (CCD) for 4 yrs old through 1st grade, Memorial Day Holiday-Parish office closed-Mass at 9am. God doesn't take life, rather He gives us life. ", I said to her, "Does that sound right to you? Many of you have requested a copy of my homily from Suzanne Fogarty's funeral. The ceremony today contains many reminders: Sprinkling with water=baptism; white pall=new life; the candle=resurrection. This homily was delivered on Jan. 5, 2019, during the Mass of Christian Burial for Mary K. Hanneman. They need someone whose heart burns within them. The Day is a time to reflect with and for the elderly, not only as a Church: grandparents also need political support." Of the ten years of his pontificate, the 2014 meeting with the elderly in St. Peter's Square was "one of the most beautiful moments", said Pope Francis recently. Therefore, St. Paul preached not only the resurrection but also the crucifixion of Christ. As I mentioned, Mary was a person of faith, and knew the value of suffering. What inspires her to cleanse the body of a dying old man with worms coming from his wounds is not the desire to perform humanitarian works alone, but her ability to recognize the suffering Christ within each person that she meets. Alex D'Mello, Your email address will not be published. Homily preached at Fr John Milcz's funeral. It is He who gives meaning to our lives, especially in times of suffering. God didn't cause the cancer. I changed the tense from the word "him" to the word "you". When someone died or was diagnosed with an illness, Sophie would cry. Funeral Sermon For Elderly Women Hood and Somervell Counties Texas Sermon for All Souls Day 2017 The Catholic religion is the one the Chemotherapy resumed. Some of the onlookers remarked, Hey, now he opened the eyes of the blind man. December 30, 2015. Moellenberndt and the Rite of Committal at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Cemetery. How many of us in this church have been the subject of her prayers . Every person in this world has to go through it. Let us know and love her also in a new way, not as a mere memory but as one whom the Lord has taken to himself. Well get mom an nice bouquet of flowers, well get a cake, and well make sure that all of us get together for Mothers Day. She married her dear husband, Gary, on . When the nurse told Mary that it was almost Christmas, Mary simply smiled and said, I love Christmas. She was here in this life for Christmas but then entered eternity. Death remains that part of the human story that resists our attempts to control, our attempts to un Heide said." On behalf of the parish community of St. Monica, I would like to (once again) extend our sincerest condolences and sympathy to the members of Roses family. So, we try to suppress our feelings, but no matter how hard we try to do that, our anger is still there. . Below the homily is a video of Msgr. For whenever we gather together as a community of faith to celebrate the Eucharistwhether it is a simple liturgy during the week or a more solemn celebration on Sundayone thing we always do is to remember in a very special way our faithfully departed and their families. Child questioning in cemetery. I think it would be best to end my recollections here, rather than go into the details of her last days. A great husband, Dad, Grandpa, brother, uncle and son, Dave loved family history. PO Box 140187 My soul yearns for you For just one day remain my sweet support. A heavenly residence has been established. Honorable Public Officials, Distinguished dignitaries, Members of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard, Members of the New York Police Department, dear friends in Christ. If God would not leave his Son in the grave, he will not abandon those who trusted in his Son. Men said, as they saw its beauty, It shall never know decay. Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. A suffering that is not felt is suffering no longer, and it is hard to see how, under such conditions, it could still fulfill its special Christian role." You can talk to her as you always did and she will be listening. I got home, and gave them to my mother, who accepted them joyfully and graciously, and put them in a vase. We have remembered you in our Masses and prayers these last days and so we will in the days ahead. That is you, John Fogarty. Duane also gave a wonderful homily at the funeral Mass for David D. Hanneman in April 2007. Well, let me highlight three things that he often said: first, that marriage is a vocation. Psalm 116:15 Having trouble logging into your account? She understands our pain and suffering. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Peter was an online expert in the original "Ask the Experts" section of the Catholic Resource Network, which later merged into EWTN's web site. Lord, I want to see you without veils, without clouds, But still exiled, far from you, I languish May your lovable face not be hidden from me Just for today. She was sensitive to the feelings of other people, caring about them, and trying never to offend. Death comes to saint and sinner, young and old, high and low. Caring for the family was a joy of Marys life. The devotion which Sophie showered upon her family and friends was returned in kind. We come together as believers to remind ourselves of the truths of faith, that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came among us, worked with human hands, loved with a human heart, cried with human tears, took on all things human in order to ransom Mary set high standards for her own children and the children she taught. Catholic Review; Real Estate Properties; Parishes. She will be listening. So your were telling me the same thing Martha and her sister, Mary told Jesus. That was an outstanding funeral sermon, and ( I guess) an exceptionally demanding one for you to preach. Below the homily is a video of Msgr. She nourished her body with the most holy body and blood of Christ every time when she participated in the Holy Eucharist. You know that to love you on earth I have only today. And if I were to name the specific way that she showed charity, I would use the word "considerate". It was that hope that led Mary to always think of others before herself. Jesus said to, him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one, When Jesus said this He knew in a few hours He, would be hanging on a cross for you and me, so He. Masses. 12/31/15. Edit them in the Widget section of the Customizer. In closing, I would like to quote from a poem that Mary liked to share with her friends, a poem Therese called, My Song for Today. She liked cheerleading, basketball, and softball. And her life of prayer and devotion only continued to grow. I consider it an extraordinary manifestation of Gods providential love, that he gave to us the privilege of Sophies companionship along this path. I loved her, but today we are not crying, we are singing., With that he started to sing, Praise God, and the Christians joined him. For that beautiful unseen temple is a childs immortal soul. Touching hundreds of immortal souls is what Mary did with her life as a teacher. What made our walk with Sophie so amazing--what made our hearts burn within us--was that Christ was there all along the way! Now to Mary herself. She was very conscious of what it meant to be living a spiritual life, and had a spiritual director, Fr. Revelation 21:3-6 Sophie came to this church every day (when she was able) so that she could be fed by the Lords Body and Blood. He accepted death and given us the rewards of eternal life. In all our trials, as hard as they may be, the presence and power of this treasure, of Gods grace, can prevail. Funeral of Rose MarottaChurch of Saint MonicaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaMarch 9, 2018. While we can't prevent the losses in our life, we are able to find the strength in the Lord to get us through them. Pray for Mary that she pass quickly from Purgatory to the fullness of life with God in heaven. I remember her saying, after her last major surgery, "I hope I feel better soon. "We know that this life is not the final story. Readings: Acts 2:14, 36-41; 1Peter 2:20-25; John 10:1-10. With them I am joined to you in solidarity of faith, hope, and love. When an article appeared in the Georgetown student newspaper dismissing the Mass as a mindless repetition of prayers, Mary responded with a letter to the editor. We bury them, but not her soul, we bury her hands, but not her good deeds, bury her heart, but not her love, we bury her head, but not her memory. Dear friends, We are united with you today in sorrow at the death of Suzanne. Mary underwent surgery in late February of 1994 on an emergency basis. Because her home was built on the cornerstone of faith, she recognized clearly how fragile and fleeting life in this world can be. This is how Mary saw suffering as something of immense spiritual value, but at the same time, so very hard to bear and accept. Do you believe this?. If we could see, only for a moment, just how glorious _______________s homecoming was, no one here would call her back to the limits of her aged body. What inspires her to cleanse the body of a dying old man with worms coming from his wounds is not the desire to perform humanitarian works alone, but her ability to recognize the suffering Christ within each person that she meets. FUNERAL HOMILY FOR FR. The two disciples did it on that first Easter evening. Using medication to control the pain, Mary took her nursing boards in July and passed with a perfect score. in order to ransom and save us from darkness and sin. The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining and so the doctor opened the door. Even this past spring, I was with a van full of college students on our way to a book discussion and I detoured so that we could all go in and say hello to Sophie. And we are joined by Filomenas fellow parishioners here at St. Johns. prepared His disciples to face the future without fear. The Funeral of Rose Marotta On behalf of the parish community of St. Monica, I would like to (once again) extend our sincerest condolences and sympathy to the members of Rose's family. 11160 Stranwood Avenue. Two months?" Copy and paste this to pre-order: https://my-site-106012-102190.square.site/. It tests our faith it did for the apostles. Homily at the funeral of a mother Believing in Jesus' resurrection is the core of Christian belief. He was with us and our hearts burned within us. Father of 3. Gone is the builders temple, crumbled into dust; low lies each stately pillar, food for consuming rust. They dont have faith. He restores my soul; He guides. Before Memorial Day weekend, her pain was becoming difficult to control. If I think about tomorrow, I fear my fickleness I feel sadness and worry rising up in my heart But Im willing, my God, to accept trial and suffering Just for today. She wrote: The reason why so many people faithfully attend the sacrifice of the Mass is because they seek greater understanding of and communion with God both by listening to the readings and gospel and applying them to their own lives It is through prayer and through the desire to apply the Word of God to our daily lives that our "practical" Catholic values come into being. Whenever we lose a person dear to usa person who has played a significant role in our liveswe are flooded with all types of emotions. A Funeral Homily for my 102 Year Old Friend, Sophie This past week, a wonderful friend of mine returned home to the Lord at 102 years old. Just as we we share in the salvation of one another in this life, so we share in Christ the work of salvation into eternity.. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. Death is a condition that is universal among mankind. But, it is also the case, that I wanted others to meet Sophie and to be moved by her example. Read More. She has gone to her Father. Therefore, we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord. Again and again she witnessed this in the death of loved ones and in the real-life drama of raising and caring for a large family. Thats how Mary was. For some of us that has been a very long time, most of our life, or even its entirety. The Gospel said, And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Mary believed Jesus Christ the Word of God always dwelt with her in this life and now Mary dwells with the Lord in eternity. Thus her journey of faith, difficult indeed, continued. But the temple the teacher built will last while the ages roll. FUNERAL HOMILIES FOR TRAGIC SITUATIONS: For a suicide Psalm 23 and Matthew 11:28-30, A Letter to the Deceased (Molin) How happy Mary must now be to live in the Presence of the Lord reunited with Dave and all those who preceded her into eternity. ", We then began to talk about getting ready. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Today, the directive wont be difficult to keep, because to speak of Mary is to speak of faith and a journey of faith. I cant pray it with you, but I can listen." She loved Jesus. Sophies long pilgrimage of Faith began on the day of her baptism when she became a daughter of God and a disciple of Jesus Christ. No wonder Martha and Mary were cross, "ticked off" with Jesus. We cant get flowers, fruits and trees unless the seed is sown. There would not be Gospel without the resurrection; would not be Christianity, the church, the priesthood, the sacraments without the resurrection. (LogOut/ In fact I remember being with Mary a few weeks ago, watching Mother Angelica on EWTN (which, by the way, was a great source of inspiration for Mary). Yet there is an air of hope, expectation, even insistence, in Marthas words to Jesus: . Fold3.com. Soon Ill fly away to speak your praises When the day without sunset will dawn on my soul Then Ill sing on the Angels lyre The Eternal Today! Although Sophie has passed beyond our sight, our eyes are opened to the miracle that has taken place. Many of the things featured here are family treasures he preserved and protected for many decades. She loved the visits of the mailman who stopped to see Chewy each day. She could say with St. Irenaeus of Lyon that because we partake of the Eucharist even the body, grown old and infirm, possesses the hope of the resurrection. Mary, may the friendship of Therese welcome you, may the arms of the Blessed Virgin embrace you, may the love of Jesus fill you, and may you enter the unspeakable joy of the eternal today. ', Thomas said to Him, 'Lord, we do not know where You, are going, how do we know the way?' Perhaps that was what God was doing, preparing Mary for the future, helping her know that God loves us, even though he allows us to suffer. I spoke to her about this, and told her that if it were really true that she was not accepting Gods will, she wouldnt be so worried about not accepting Gods will. To her parents, Annette and James, it is out of the order of life for parents to bury their child. Mary was there trying to get some relief for her pain. In any event, the point should be made that Mary drew strength and inspiration from the life of Therese, and consciously put into practice Thereses little way. Her prayer life became more personal and regular. Then, toward the beginning of June, a routine chest x-ray showed a small spot on one lung. In fact, she called it her Confirmation of Faith. The Gospel began, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was GodAll things came to be through him. It is this Eternal Word, this eternal God whom Mary met face to face on the 26th of December. To see this you need only read the quotes on suffering that she shared with her friends. An earthly light has gone out, but where ______________________ is, no earthly light is needed. The glory of God, shining brighter than the sun, is her radiance, and her face is now glistening in that glorious light! One of the things I always found remarkable about Sophie was how passionately she experienced everything. And we, for our part, can still give something to her. 1 2 Next The Old Rugged Cross (M. Gilley) Friends we have gathered here today in this place to celebrate, remember, and praise God for the life of __________ In other words, Jesus is the beginning and end of all that we do and say. So many people in the world are looking to find meaning. Sudden Loss Funeral Homily 2. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 918-645-9120, Facebook Twitter Instagram Vimeo, Sample Funeral Message for an Older Person by Tony Cooke, https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sample-Funeral-Message-for-an-Older-Person.jpg, https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png, Sample Funeral Outline (What Happens to Those Why Die) by Pastor John White, Sample Funeral Message for an Infant by Tony Cooke, Brother Hagins Injury and Prophetic Insights. Call it what you will, a funeral sermon, a eulogy, a homilie - the main thing is to offer people hope through the truth of Scripture knowing that God's Spirit will honor God's Word as it goes forth. 2. Whenever we hear this beautiful prayer in the Gospel of Luke, Mary refers to God in the third person. Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue, Teach Me How to Pray, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, Priests first-Mass chalice returned after 114 years | The Hanneman Archive, Two Framed Works a Tribute to Carl Hanneman, Painter, Hand-Drawn Map Adds to Treutels Vesper History, An Open Letter to My Golden Retriever Pal, Korby, Mauston Carriage Stone Might Have Been a Cemetery Pedestal. More than once, when I read about Mary and Martha in the Gospels, it struck me that Filomena combined the virtues of Mary and Martha. Chosen by God (Eph 1) The grub becomes a dragonfly. But these are memories you won't ever forget. What Jesus wants us to realize is that He is the only way to the place He is preparing for us. . A. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. I suppose you could call him the spiritual grandfather of our family. Monsignor Ritchie, Your Eminence Cardinal . Long Illness Funeral Homily 3. A Catholic priest living the joy of priesthood in the midst of the flock. She received Christ through these sacraments and gave Jesus to all of us through her love.
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