Teresa McCarthy Funeral Mass Booklet

Teresa McCarthy 1925 ~ 2021 May She Rest in Peace 15th January 2021 St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen, Limerick

Procession: 'Queen of the May' Entrance Hymns: 'How Great Thou Art' INTRODUCTION In the Name of the Father - - The Lord be with you And with your spirit Penitential Rite I confess - - Opening Prayer First Reading: Read by John O'Donnell A reading from the book of revelation 21: 1 - 4 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; the first heaven and the first earth had disappeared now, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the holy city, and the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, as beautiful as a bride all dressed for her husband. Then I heard a loud voice call from the throne, ‘You see this city? Here God lives among men. He will make his home among them; they shall be his people, and he will be their God; his name is God-with-them. He will wipe away all tears from their eyes; there will be no more death, and no more mourning or sadness. The world of the past has gone.

This is The Word of the Lord ALL: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd The Lord is my shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me lie in pastures green.

He leads me by the still, still waters, His goodness restores my soul.

And I will trust in You alone, And I will trust in You alone, For Your endless mercy follows me, Your goodness will lead me home.

He guides my ways in righteousness, And He anoints my head with oil, And my cup, it overflows with joy, I feast on His pure delights.

And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one, For You are with me, and Your rod and staff Are the comfort I need to know.

Second Reading: Read by Patrick O'Donnell A reading from the first letter of St. John 4: 7 - 12 My dear people, let us love one another since love comes from God and everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Anyone who fails to love can never have known God, because God is love.

God's love for us was revealed when God sent into the world his only Son so that we could have life through him; this is the love I mean: not our love for God, but God's love for us when he sent his Son to be the sacrifice that takes our sins away.

My dear people, since God has loved us so much, we too should love one another.

No one has ever seen God; but as long as we love one another God will live in us and his love will be complete in us.

This is The Word of the Lord ALL: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation: 'Alleluia Verse' GOSPEL: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 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 it 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 and take you with me; so that where I am, you may be too.

You know the way to the place where I am going.'

Thomas said, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?' Jesus said: 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.

No one can come to the Father except through me.'

This is The Gospel of the Lord Homily

Prayers of the Faithful: Read by John Lee Written By Aisling Lockhart, Niamh, and Cliodhna McCarthy 1. We give thanks for the love Teresa showed us during her life and the family she and Tom built. May she know the perfection and fulfillment of that love in heaven as she reunites with her loving husband.

2. We pray for Teresa’s family and all those who loved her so much. May we find strength in the love and support of this community and find peace in the beautiful memories we share.

3. We pray for those in isolation or who cannot see loved ones at this time; especially those who could not be here today. We look forward to our next chance to all be together and pray that the pandemic comes to an end soon.

4. We pray for the essential workers on the front lines providing critical care for those in need. Lord, strengthen their resolve, grant them health in body and mind, and protect their families.

Give them hope and surround them with your merciful love.

5. We pray for those who provided such loving care for Teresa, especially Dr. Pat Lee, Dr. Mel Fulham and all the staff at Beechwood House Nursing Home. May God bless them and all those who selflessly tend to others.

6. We pray for those who suffer from illness or who feel despair, may they find relief from their pain and healing in body, mind, and spirit.

7. We pray for Teresa and Tom, and all our dearly departed.

May they find joy in the eternal peace of our Lord.

Offertory Hymn: 'Nearer, My God, to Thee' Eucharistic prayer

Our Father 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.

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.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.

Amen.

Communion Hymn: 'Ave Maria by Schubert - piano instrumental' Concluding Prayer Final Commendation: 'Receive Her Soul' Recessional Hymn: 'May the Road Rise to Meet You' Singer: Sarah-Ellen Murphy

Accompanist: Katie O'Donnell

Teresa's family would like to offer their sincere thanks to all of their friends and relatives, for the thoughtful words of comfort and sympathy they have received at this time.