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. May she rest in peace. Keating - In my Father's house there are many dwelling places She got her brother the priest to do the right thing. This site is a living history project in memory of David D. Hanneman (1933-2007) and a life well lived. The Mass is the Greatest Prayer for the Dead. Peter R. Pilsner, and thirty-one other priests. She married her dear husband, Gary, on . Just as Filomena would be standing at the door of her home to welcome her family and her extended family, so too, she now stands at the doorway of her eternal home. By praying for Sophie, we return to her the love that she showed to all of us. I need to my soul in order.". Death cannot win in the end because our Lord conquered the grave. Often we are left with the feeling that we did not let Rose know just how much she was loved. In addition to his responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop Lori serves as Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and is the former chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. You could say that the project was the beginning of a friendship, a life-long interest. Do you believe this? And believe she did. What I have heard from some of you in the days leading up to this funeral is that Kay Moore was a people person, that she was someone who engaged in hospitality and practical kindness to others, that "Kay was active in many area clubs and supported numerous charities . "This woman was a child of God. She loved the Church. We are but mortals and the sadness of an untimely death is incomprehensible. Fold3.com. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. She toiled and worked especially for her children so that they could stand on their feet. And when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. FUNERAL HOMILIES FOR TRAGIC SITUATIONS: For a suicide Psalm 23 and Matthew 11:28-30, A Letter to the Deceased (Molin) 2022 School Policy Manual (Updated February 2022) Bullying Reporting Form 2020; Archdiocesan Response Team; 2020-2021 Reopening Guidelines; Mother Mary Lange Catholic School; Find a School; Ministries. Therefore, we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord. not only the prayers she offered as a daily communicant but also the prayers she offered for her family and all of us in the privacy of her home. I changed the tense from the word "him" to the word "you". Homily from Suzanne Fogarty's Funeral Mass - Saint Peter the Apostle 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. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. 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. PO Box 140187 While we are truly saddened over the passing from this life of Rose, our faith reassures us that the sadness that we are now experiencing willin timebe not just changed, but will be transformed into joy because Rose, like Jesus, has died, but she has died into Resurrection. Call the Cantonment home at (850) 937-8118. Msgr. You know that to love you on earth I have only today. On behalf of Father Mariusz, Fr. An earthly journey has ended. But if Im not going to get better, I would rather things happen quickly. . Faith in the Jesus, the Resurrection and the life, faith in Jesus who lives and intercedes for us and for his Church this was the cornerstone on which Filomena and Pasquale built their home. for ____________ and for all those who love Him. So, Jesus proceeds to probe Marthas already solid faith. Sophie was through and through, a Catholic. Mary remained cancer-free until May of 1998. The value of the Mass and Holy Communion in providing us with Gods grace ought never to be underestimated or ignored. But for us, what always amazed and inspired us was that in spite of the difficulty, she did accept it. Great numbers came to the funeral, and they wailed in the customary pagan dirge of despair, until Pastor Ngango (Nah-gone-go) stood up by the casket and said, "Stop all this yelling and howling." The mourners stood in shocked silence. The two disciples did it on that first Easter evening. Archbishop Lori's Homily: Funeral for Lucia Love - Archdiocese of Baltimore She received Christ through these sacraments and gave Jesus to all of us through her love. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He knew nothing except that his master was here. The period I remember extends from 1992, when I came to Port Huron, to several years ago, when she . Then she went on to tell me a story about an experience she had while doing a hospital rotation at Georgetown. A. He took our sins on his sinless shoulders and carried them to the cross. Mary made people feel welcome. Words fail on a day like this. He made our hearts burn within us. I thought that was the end of the discussion. In eternity she knows us and loves us more fully than before. He is the Judicial vicar and the director of Diocesan Pastoral centre, Sawantwadi Sindhudurg. With this he started hobbling on down the street, believing without a shadow of a doubt that the real John Quincy Adams was not a body that you could enclose in a casket or bury in a grave. All Rights Reserved. And I responded in the pretty much the same way. Homily at the funeral of a mother - Fr Alex D'Mello Funeral Homilies web page - Sermon Writer To Amy and all the family and friends, what an example of love and support you have been and I'm sure will continue to be to John and the children. It was a praise to God, a song of Christs victory, a hymn of confidence. She received the sacrament of penance and reconciled with God and his people. I had the privilege to preach at her Funeral Mass today. In todays Holy Mass, we pray for Sophie. She liked cheerleading, basketball, and softball. Remember Maggie, Ashlyn and Thomas, we were talking about this yesterday. 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. No wonder Martha and Mary were cross, "ticked off" with Jesus. (LogOut/ Duanealso gaveawonderfulhomily atthefuneralMassforDavidD.HannemaninApril2007. 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. We pray that on the Day of Resurrection her body will be raised up. Yes Sophie, because of you, because of your friendship, because of your love, and because of your faithful Catholic life, because of you, all of us here today have hearts that burn within us and we are able to say with profound gratitude and with joyful conviction: "The Lord is Risen. 2007-2021 The Hanneman Archive 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.. 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. We are especially thankful for all of you who prayed for Mary, because we are convinced that from your prayers Mary gained the strength to persevere in faith. 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. she had accepted and known the love of God and of family. These biographical details (which focus on Marys medical history) are given to provide a context for the homily that follows. 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. In this passage Jesus arrives at Bethany to find that his friend Lazarus had died. C. Sensing this fragility, Filomena taught her family and by extension those of us who are part of her adopted family not only to take care of ourselves and not only to make good and prudent decisions, but even more so, to anchor our lives in the solid foundations of faith so that we could face life courageously and look beyond appearances with the eyes of faith, as St. Paul teaches. Death remains that part of the human story that resists our attempts to control, our attempts to un Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. All Rights Reserved. she was a Christian and she loved God, One person said: There is nothing more certain than death, and nothing more unsure than life.. Main Webpage for Liberty Union . 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. My life is but an instant, a passing hour My life is but a day that escapes and flies away O my God! For many, this is the most significant loss of their entire life. ", I said to her, "Does that sound right to you? The first one I wish to mention seems rather simple. He accepted death and given us the rewards of eternal life. Reading was a passion of hers. But as for John Quincy Adams, he never was better never was better!. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. My Father's house is where I am not a guest, How can you and I know for certain there's a place, called heaven? 1 Corinthians 15:50-56 Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries 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. How joyous must be Christmas in heaven. There would not be Gospel without the resurrection; would not be Christianity, the church, the priesthood, the sacraments without the resurrection. December 30, 2015. Or you can find our funeral home and crematory in Pensacola: (850) 432-6146 . Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. The underpinning is about to fall away. The first answer is that God raised his own Son from the dead. Even now as we continue to celebrate her funeral liturgy, she is enjoying the fullness of Gods presence and will continue to enjoy that fullness forever. She has gone to her Father. 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. Please feel free to call us any time of the day or night and any day of the week for immediate assistance. With them I am joined to you in solidarity of faith, hope, and love. But joy comes in the morning! There is something about this great portion of scripture which consoles us. Mary was a gardener. We have two full weeks of Lent ahead of us, followed by Holy Week before we arrive at the full-fledged joy of the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. Male logic it can solve everything. But today, beyond our natural sorrow, there is a supernatural joy that comes from knowing: Years ago one of the American churches produced a film about missionary work in Angola entitled, Ill Sing, Not Cry. Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord. To see this you need only read the quotes on suffering that she shared with her friends. In addition to her encounter with Therese, there was another experience that profoundly affected Marys life. Funeral of Rose MarottaChurch of Saint MonicaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaMarch 9, 2018. She had just been hired to work as a nurse in an adult day care center on Long Island, when a tumor in her lung was again discovered. 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. She walked a very hard road, and as she walked she stumbled, she cried, and it broke our hearts, but she walked it. Joseph Pilsner, C.S.B., and concelebrated by her brother, Fr. However, I know Mary would want me to say this: that while suffering has tremendous spiritual value and is abundantly fruitful, accepting suffering and offering it up is very hard. She graduated in May of 1996, magna cum laude, among the top ten of 90 nursing graduates and won the award for excellence in biological sciences. ". ", Jesus reveals something amazing to us in verse 2. Her favorite book, next to Story Of A Soul was The Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese of Lisieux by Francois Jamart. Know that in Mary the Mother of God, you have a special refuge. but a place for them to live. But as Roman Catholics, we believe that people like Rose, who leave this world as faithful followers of Our Lord, are with Jesus. "We know that this life is not the final story. Remember Jesus' death was also untimely - he was only 33. There is no one in this church today who remembers the world without Sophie in it. 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. She has gone to her Father. . News, analysis & spirituality by email twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. B. And then, she would race back to her kitchen table and spend the rest of the day welcoming and feeding the countless visitors and friends who would gather at her home. Using medication to control the pain, Mary took her nursing boards in July and passed with a perfect score. Father Michael Schmitz: Why are funeral homilies so much about Jesus But we know this simple child faith is an extension of Suzanne's and yours, John. And indeed, if it were not for that faith, I would have very little to say to you that would be of any consolation or meaning. They dont receive the sacraments. He is probably angered too with the world it's imperfection. We look back upon Sophies life, her example, her friendship, and now even her death, and we are able to say with the two disciples from todays Gospel, Were not our hearts burning within us as we walked together on the road? Today, our Catholic Faith--a Faith that Sophie practiced, lived, and loved--brings to us immeasurable consolation and joy. She prayed like Mary and attended to the details of hospitality like Martha. Mary understood and believed these things, and consciously offered her sufferings for others, sometimes for priests, or for special intentions, or for the unborn. You remember the scripture we read earlier. But the temple the teacher built will last while the ages roll. Revelation 21:3-6 Near the end of Jesuss life on earth, He spoke to his disciples these very comforting words: Do not let your hearts be troubled. He didnt know what was on the other side of the door. The first time I really saw this was with her first major surgery. Surgery followed on August 21, in which doctors removed the stump along with half her pelvis. Unfortunately, Marys pain increased sporadically and she became extremely weak. For throughout her life she consumed the Body of Christ broken to make us whole and the blood of Christ poured out for the forgiveness of sins. (p. 168). The last thing she meant to do was impress me. (I think her dog-eared paperback copy of that book will be one of our familys treasures.) Mary was all about doing for family and friends to bring them happiness. FD 1747. Mary tried to speak. We remember them. She said, "Please pray for me. Second, Msgr. that God give eternal rest to Maryanne, that he open wide the gates of Paradise. And as she did the project, she found herself to be very much attracted to Therese. It is He who gives meaning to our lives, especially in times of suffering. I cant pray it with you, but I can listen." I had the privilege to preach at her Funeral Mass today. Perhaps that is why she enjoyed the Silver Sneakers exercise group so much. Once again, she picked up her cross. I think she would consider herself a disciple of Therese or perhaps a member of that "army of little souls" that Therese wished to form. View all posts by Fr. In todays Gospel, we can imagine the intensity of the conversation between Jesus and those two disciples. I didn't know Sophie, but there have been so many Sophie's in my life, I am grateful to them all. They are lost and are searching for hope. I would like to assure you of our continued remembrance of Rose in our thoughts, prayers and Masses in the days, weeks, months, and even the years ahead. Tell them its hard." Have faith in God and have faith in me also. 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. He was teaching us, loving us, and drawing us closer to himself. In fact, they are not even the most important reasons we celebrate Catholic funeral Masses. O grave, where [is] thy victory? It is natural. lia.erc.gov.ph 2 / 3. Heide taught that suffering has an immense spiritual value, both to win Gods graces for others, and to perfect our souls. Job speaks of death as "the place appointed for all the living" (Job 30:23). A native of Louisville, Ky., Archbishop Lori holds a bachelor's degree from the Seminary of St. Pius X in Erlanger, Ky., a master's degree from Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg and a doctorate in sacred theology from The Catholic University of America. Again and again, she did it, she persevered, she offered, she prayed, she loved, she believed. She felt it was much too small, and some of the flowers looked droopy. "Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled" (Funeral sermon on John 14:1-6, 27 I know he will rise, she says, at the resurrection on the last day.. 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. May she rest in peace. It is a way of serving and glorifying God. $ 12.00. As she was healing from this surgery, another tumor was found in the opposite lung, and Mary had to undergo lung surgery again in October. Did Mary the mother of Jesus, John the great apostle, Peter the rock, and all the others understand Jesus' death? People gravitated to Mary because they knew she genuinely had an interest in them and their lives. (LogOut/ Peter Pilsner, is provided here because many PetersNet members had been praying regularly for Mary for some years before her death. At about the same time she developed pain in what remained of her left leg. For 102 years, Sophie--as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend-- has been following Christ and being perfected by Christ. 1st Week of Ordinary Time (Sat) 18th January 2020, Join me on my website http://fralexdmello.org/, Ascension Sunday (7th Sunday of Easter) 24th May 2020. 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. She was sensitive to the feelings of other people, caring about them, and trying never to offend. Her home was an extension of her parish and she was among those who made her parish church a home. Msgr. I was in awe thinking what a privilege it was to be in that place. The cancer had eaten away at the thigh bone causing it to break. The first emotion we experience is sadness. As He told Thomas: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through Me. We live in the hope that when our earthly pilgrimage is done, we will be at home with God forever. She loved the sacraments. Heide to heart. One of her special treats was her homemade jam that was always present to be enjoyed. So then, as we go lay her ashes to rest remembering that while we bury them, we bury body parts. How many of us in this church today have sat at her table and have taken part in la cuncina della nonna . It was so nice of you to videotape your Moms homily at her earthly spot. Before long, a person longs to go home and live in a house, a structure that is much more permanent and sturdy than a tent. Let us place in her in the hands of Our Blessed mother. We pray that the fire of Christs love purify her. There would not be hope without the resurrection. Growing up, she was a happy, normal girl. I think of Filomenas friendship with Father Mordino, whom she loved like a son, and with whom she is also united in Gods eternity. It tests our faith it did for the apostles. Sandra Jeanne Russo nee Delcorps was both on March 2, 1941 in Racine to William and Amanda Delcorps. Mary had a deep devotion to the Mass and the Eucharist. Through Sophies friendship, example, and charity, Christ was speaking to us and forming us. Denomination: St. Paul reminds us that the death is not the end of human being. 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 She is standing there waiting for us lovingly and tenderly waiting for that day when we too will enter the doorway of eternity. Forgive her Father and take her to Paradise. St. Paul reminds us in the second reading, Death is swallowed up in victory. It is the grace of God, acquired through years of private devotion and prayer, coupled with the thoughtful application of scripture, which enables her to give endlessly of herself to the poor when others who share in her empathy could not. Dear friends, We are united with you today in sorrow at the death of Suzanne. 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. If ever a parish had a pillar, it was Filomena. Funeral Sermon For Elderly Women . As a matter of fact, it wouldnt surprise me if before winters over he had to move out. Peter R. Pilsner, and thirty-one other priests. We are indeed sorrowed that such a faithful friend--a friend who has always been with us--no longer walks in our company. Weeping may endure for the night. Oh, I love you Jesus! The Rev. The news was devastating to her. In this Christmas season we believe Mary is with the Lord. I go to prepare a place for you. Whenever we hear this beautiful prayer in the Gospel of Luke, Mary refers to God in the third person. She mourned with those who mourned and she rejoiced with those who rejoiced. The Rev. He accepted to die for you and me. She is still with you and always will. Archbishop William E. Lori was installed as the 16th Archbishop of Baltimore May 16, 2012. And he said unto me, It is done. They dont have faith. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even TikTok. So the death is the doorway to the new life. All these emotions and feelings are normal and are part of our grieving process. You can talk to her as you always did and she will be listening. My soul yearns for you For just one day remain my sweet support. Well, let me highlight three things that he often said: first, that marriage is a vocation. Having barely recovered from this surgery, tests done in April began to reveal other tumors, in the lungs and in the pelvic cavity. In the seventh grade her teacher, Mr. Fred Sagginario, gave his students a project to do a report on saint he assigned to them. Preface for the dead in the Roman Missal tells us that the life of a faithful is not over. Funeral Homily for Jane Schermerhorn - Amazon Web Services She replied, "Well, God can do what he wants. Fr. 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. He restores my soul; He guides. Thus we believe has happened for Mary. Come and spend an hour in silent prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. In the words of our Holy Gospel, And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Fathers only Son, full of grace and truth.. Thank you! . Heide was the chaplain of the Hunter College Newman Club while my parents were in attendance there.
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