Mass of Thanksgivingin Celebration of the Life of

John LawrenceGoodman

Born 26 April 1934Born to Eternal Life 19 August 2021

Mass offered at

Our Lady of the Assumption,

9 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham

Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Priest Fr Alan Fox

Vocalist Rebecca Jess

Cemetery Cheltenham Memorial Park A,

Wangara Road, Cheltenham

INTRODUCTORY RITES (please stand)

ENTRANCE HYMN Come As You Are SIGN OF THE CROSS & GREETING SPRINKLING WITH HOLY WATER C. – In the waters of Baptism, John died with Christ and rose

with him to new life. May he now share with him eternal glory.

LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Trish C. – The Paschal Candle stands before us as a symbol of Christ

who is our light. It reminds us that through John’s baptism he walks always as a child of the light, bearing the flame of faith in his heart. I now invite Trish to come forward and light the Paschal Candle.

COLLECT C. – Let us pray: Eternal God, you have called John out of this

world. Welcome him to eternal life and reward all the good he has done. Look kindly on those who pray for him this day, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but be sustained in peace and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

A. – Amen.

(please be seated) LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING (2 Tim 4:6-8) Luke A reading from the Second Letter of St Paul to Timothy. As for me, my life is already being poured away as a libation, and the time has come for me to be gone. I have fought the good fight to the end, I have run the race to the finish, I have kept the faith; all there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day; and not only to me but to all those who have longed for his Appearing. The Word of the Lord. A. – Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM (Psalm 23) The Lord is My Shepherd (Sung)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 14: 1-6) (please stand)

A. – Alleluia, alleluia! I am the resurrection and the life says the Lord; whoever believes in me will not die forever. Alleluia!

GOSPEL (Matt. 5:1-12) C. – The Lord be with you. A. – And with your spirit. C. – A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. A. – Glory to you, O Lord. Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: ‘How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’

‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’ The Gospel of the Lord. A. – Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY

(please be seated) PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Simon , Robyn & Charlotte

(please stand) C. – God, the almighty Father, raised Christ his Son from the

dead; with confidence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead.

R. – We pray for John as he enters eternal life and give thanks

for the love and joy he shared with his family and friends. May we show to one another the kindness and care John showed to those around him. Lord, hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. R. – We pray for John’s family and friends who know the

sorrow of his passing. With gratitude for the many good times shared with John, comfort them in Your love. Lord, hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer.

R. – We pray for those who care for the sick and dying, that they may take inspiration from John's generosity and faithfulness in life, and his courage in death. We pray for the staff of Cheltenham Manor, ever grateful for their care and compassion. Lord, hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. R. – We pray for Pope Francis, and all who lead Your Church,

that they may be given the strength to express in action the Word they profess. Lord, hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. R. – We pray for members of our families who have gone

before us in faith, especially Pa’s wife Barbara. Grant them peace and rest, and welcome them into Your heavenly home. Lord, hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. R. – We pray for all who have died, those who we are

reminded of today, and those whose faith is known to you alone. Grant them Your eternal peace. Lord, hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. C. – God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the

cry of your people: hear the prayers we offer for our brother John, and for all our departed brothers and sisters. Grant them the fullness of peace in Your Kingdom. Through Christ our Lord.

A. – Amen. (please be seated)

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS C. – Lord, we are united in this sacrament by the love of Jesus

Christ. Accept these gifts and receive our brother John into the glory of your Son, who is Lord for ever and ever.

A. – Amen. PREFACE SANCTUS A. – Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

C. – The mystery of faith. A. – We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your

Resurrection until you come again.

COMMUNION RITE (please stand)

THE LORD’S PRAYER SIGN OF PEACE COMMUNION HYMN Be Not Afraid PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

(please stand) C. – Let us pray. Lord God, whose Son left us, in the Sacrament

of His Body, food for the journey, mercifully grant that, strengthened by it, our brother <NAME>, may come to the eternal table of Christ. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

A. – Amen.

FINAL COMMENDATION INVITATION TO PRAYER C. – Before we go our separate ways, let us take leave of our

brother John. May our farewell express our affection for him; may it ease our sadness and strengthen our hope. One day we shall joyfully greet him again when the love of Christ, which conquers all things, destroys even death itself.

[All pray in silence] SONG OF FAREWELL Incense and Holy Water C. – Saints of God, come to his aid! Hasten to meet him, angels

of the Lord. A. – Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High. C. – May Christ, who called you, take you to himself; may

angels lead you to Abraham’s side. A. – Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High. C. – Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon him. A. – Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

PRAYER OF COMMENDATION C. – Into your hands, Father of mercies, we commend our

brother John, in the sure and certain hope that, together with all who have died in Christ, he will rise with him on the last day. We give you thanks for the blessings which you bestowed upon John in this life: they are signs to us of your goodness and of our fellowship with the saints in Christ. Merciful Lord, turn toward us and listen to our prayers: open the gates of paradise to our brother and help us who remain to comfort one another with assurances of faith, until we all meet in Christ and are with you, and with our brother John, forever.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. A. – Amen. PROCESSION TO THE PLACE OF COMMITTAL C. – In peace let us take our brother John to his place of rest. RECESSIONAL MUSIC What a Wonderful World

Excerpts 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.

John’s family would like to thank you, most sincerely,

for sharing in this celebration of John’s life

and for the part you played in his life.

Your expressions of sympathy and support

have been a great comfort at this time.

Following the Funeral Mass,

the Graveside Prayers will take place at the:

Cheltenham Memorial Park,

Reserve Road, Cheltenham.

Mass of Thanksgivingin Celebration of the Life of

John LawrenceGoodman

Born 26 April 1934Born to Eternal Life 19 August 2021