Celebrating the life of Nancy Purser

Celebrating the life of

Ignacia “Nancy” Purser February 1, 1939 – December 7, 2020

“May The Work I’ve Done Speak For Me”

Peace Prayer of St. Francis Of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

Rosary: St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 9:30am - 10:00am Memorial Mass: St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10:00am - 11:00am Singers: Therese Luderus Tory Ross Margie Jacinto Entrance Rite: Softly Tenderly Jesus is Calling Eucharistic Song: Ave Maria (instrumental) Therese Luderus Processional Hymn: Scars in Heaven - Casting Crowns ***************** LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading

Reader: Kathy Meza Perez (sit)

A reading from the second book of Timothy 2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23

By: Margie Jacinto (sit)

Response: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.

God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want; I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love; I walk by the quiet waters of peace.

Response …

Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul; you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth; my spirit shall sing the music of your name.

Response …

Though I should wander the valley of death, I fear no evil, for you are at my side, your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope.

Response …

You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, crowning me with love beyond my power to hold.

Response …

Surely your kindness and mercy follow me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore.

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Gospel

(stand)

A reading of the Gospel according to John.

John 14:1-6

Glory to you O Lord.

Do not your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. 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.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

*********************************************** Homily (sit) Prayers of the Faithful (stand)

Liturgy of the Eucharist (kneel) Eucharist Prayer Acclamation (stand) Latin

English

Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Communion Rite (cross your arms to receive a blessing) (kneel) Closing of the Mass and Final Blessing (stand) Special Thanks and Remembrance (sit)

Rest in Peace It is with great sadness we, the children of Ignacia (Nancy) Purser, want to inform her friends, former students, and colleagues that she has passed into a new life with Christ on December 7,2020. She was born in Poteet, TX to Eufemia and Carlos Garcia. She was deeply loved by her siblings Bridget Meza, Elena Turk, Eugene Garcia, and Manual Garcia. Her Loving children David Mc Master (Chikako), Kevin P. Purser, Mark A. Purser, Denise M. Purser, James M. Purser (Lily) and Guy M. Purser Jr (Lisa). She was a loving Grandma to Chelsea, Guy III, Lena, Kia, Leah, and Jamie. She was an affectionate Great Grandma to Andre.

Nancy attended Harlandale High School (class of 1957) and attended Incarnate Word College obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Education. She found her calling as coach at McCollum High School. While there she mentored innumerable teens through the hard transition into young adults. Her career spanned over 50 years; it was a multiple generational impact. Beyond the educational impact she had on her students, she was beloved in her community. This was a result of her genuine concern, her quick smile, and her readiness to give of herself.

Throughout her life she loved to travel, especially with friends and family. She never feared jumping in the car with her kids, friends, or siblings and driving cross country. At the end she could claim to have visited all the US states, parts of Canada, Central America, and Europe. Up until the end she was planning trips.

She was an avid reader and loved her cigs! If you could imagine her idea of heaven, it’d be a never-ending library. No more late fees, all first editions, and first pick at early releases from her favorite authors.

Nancy took pleasure in the simple things in life and in her everyday activities. She had such an infectious giggle, laugh, mischievous smile, and was incredibly positive. She was one of those people who just made everyone else around her feel better. She always was humble, gracious, and generous with her time, always.

As our mother mentored many throughout their lives, Alamo Hospice and Debbie Slack-Wuerfel provided endless loving care to our mother during this transition and guided through this journey. We are eternally grateful for your support.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the following: ● A Doggie 4 You ● Wounded Warriors Project ● World Wildlife Fund

We will be gathering for song, prayer, sharing of memories: to laugh, to cry, and to remember a wonderful person that will be greatly missed.

Reception 12:00pm Los Barrios Restaurant 4223 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78212

Special Thanks: Father Frank Ms. Hanks Ms. Mora Kathy Meza Perez Therese Luderus Tory Ross Margie Jacinto Linda Jones Monica Hune Kathy Cade