THE BROKEN CHAINby Ron Tranmer

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

“Well done, good and faithful servant. Come, share your master’s joy.”Matthew 25:21

Please join us immediately following Mass for a reception celebrating Joe’s life.

The American Legion Nonantum Post 440 295 California Street, Newton, MA.

Thank you to our wonderful family, friends and firefighter community for your incredible support during this difficult time.

Your friendship has been an enormous comfort to us.

— Maureen, Alyssa, Patrick, Mary Cate, William, and Michael

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Joseph Adam ToscanoDecember 14, 1962 – March 17, 2017

Wednesday, March 22, 2017St. Patrick Catholic Church • Watertown, MA

Celebrant..................................................................................................Father Ron Coyne

Co-Celebrant.......................................................................................... Father Kevin Sepe

Deacons.......................................................................................... Tom Burke, Joe Nickley

Altar Server.................................................................................. Michael George Rinehart

Vocalist.......................................................................................... Felicia Kopelman-Hayes

Pall Bearers ........................................................................................................................

Helmet Bearer............................................................................................ Lt. John Baccari

Opening Hymn................................................................................ Here I Am Lord – #376

First Reading...................................................................... Debbie Toscano – Sister-in-law

1 Kings 19:11-12

Then the Lord said, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lordwill be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushingrocks before the Lord—but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was anearthquake—but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake, there wasfire—but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a tiny whispering sound.

Responsorial Psalm........................................................................................ Psalm 42/43 “As the deer longs for running streams, so I long, so I long, so I long for you.”

Second Reading.................................................................. Sara McCarthy – Sister-in-law

Philippians 4:4-9

Farewell: I wish all of you joy in the Lord. I will say it again: May all joy be yours! Letyour generosity be clear to everyone. And now, my family, all that is true, all that isnoble, all that is just and pure, all that is lovable and gracious, whatever is excellentand admirable – fill all your thoughts with these things. The lessons I taught you, thetraditions I have passed on, all that you heard me say or saw me do, put into practice;and the God of peace will be with you.

Gospel .................................................................................................................. Matthew 5:1-12

When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciplescame to him. He began to teach them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn,

for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the land.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness

for they will be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the clean of heart,

for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you[falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” 

Homily................................................................................................................ Father Ron Coyne

Prayers of the Faithful................................................................................Candy Rankin – Friend Colleen McGaha – Sister-in-law Mary Meg McCarthy – Sister-in-law

Offertory Hymn ...................................................................................... The Servant Song – #384

Presentation of Gifts.................................................................................... Nieces and NephewsMaureen McGaha, Scott Cooper, Shannon McGaha, Bryan McGaha, Grady McGaha, Kathleen Ryan,Christopher Ryan, Mary Elizabeth Ryan, Sara Ryan, TJ Toscano, Jaime Toscano, Vikki Toscano,Katie Toscano, Angie Toscano, Susie Toscano, Amy Toscano

Eucharistic Ministers ........................................ Deacon Tom Burke, Brigid Ryan – Sister-in-law, Julie Dorger – Sister-in-law, Shannon McGaha – Niece, Sara McCarthy – Sister-in-law

Communion Hymn........................................................................................ You Are Mine – #455 Prayer of St. Francis – #522

Eulogies................................................................................................ Deputy Chief Robert Quinn Marcus DeFlorimonte Toscano Children

Incense Hymn................................................................................................ Surely the Presence

Final Fighter Bell Ceremony........................................................................ Capt. Thomas Ganjian Lt. Robert Mannix – President, Watertown Fire Local 1347 Grady McGaha – Godson, Bryan McGaha – Nephew

Closing Hymn............................................................................................ Amazing Grace – #431 America the Beautiful – #625

John Toscano – BrotherTom Toscano – BrotherGary Toscano – BrotherTJ Toscano – GodsonMichael McGaha – Brother-in-lawKerry Ryan – Brother-in-lawPatrick McCarthy – Brother-in-law

Thomas McCarthy – Brother-in-lawAl Corapi – FriendRob Corapi – FriendDerek Rankin – FriendJon Morisseau – FriendBilly DeLuca – Friend

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