FARE WELL MASS
INTRODUCTION FOR SISTER.
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in God. (Ps 34:8)
Yes dear friends, today we have
gathered in the presence of the Lord to taste the hidden sweetness of the Lord
and to thank the Lord for the person of our dear …………... Innumerable are the
graces that the Lord has showered on you dear Sister and uncountable are the
blessings that we have received through you for the past …./ years.
Yes dear sister, you were not only a priest, who fulfilled our spiritual needs
but you are a member of our family, whose presence we always felt in all our
undertakings.
· You were a brother to us in walking our
steps
· You were a friend to us in shouldering
our responsibilities,
· You were a leader in guiding us
· You were a teacher in imparting the
truths of the Gospel, through your experienced preaching,
· You were an example in living our
consecrated life
· You were an inspiration to be energetic
and be available to all,
· You were a stimulus to us to be
enthusiastic to do the service of God
· You were a model to us for prayer
Above all dear father you
were……………………..
Simple in Attitude
Humble in Behaviour
Serene in Nature
Gentle in Approach
Genuine in loving
Sincere in Dealing,
Vibrant in Preaching
Eager in Praying
Generous in Giving,
Youthful in Thinking,
Example in Living,
Enthusiastic in Serving,
Energetic in shouldering
responsibilities … above all
A medium of Heavenly Blessings to all
of us.
Yes dear father…. This is what you were
to us… if we keep on adding, it will be numberless.
As only few days are left for leaving
this beautiful and cherished place, we want to tell you dear father that, we
all love you, will remember you fondly and will pray for you always.
Dear Fr. ……
In
life some people know you,
Some people remember you,
Some people like you
Some people understand you,
Some people care for you… but
Those who love you does all the above
and always hopes the best for you.
This we assure you dear father. May the best of God’s choicest blessings
be yours, always and everywhere. You have given your best here and now God
wants some other people, in different place, in different parish, in different
mission, to experience the same of what we have experienced here.
Yes dear father…
Someone
needs your SMILE
Someone needs your LISTENING EAR
Someone needs your ENCOURAGEMENT and gentle words of cheer
Someone needs your HELPING HAND,
Someone needs your CHEERFULNESS TO make
their life brighten up.
So go to the destined place as a
representative of God.
Today in this Eucharistic Celebration,
we all of us pray for you and for your mission’
May
God give you a rainbow in every storm,
Smile in every tear,
Promise in every care,
Blessing in every trial …and
An answer in every prayer.
God bless you now and always, here and
everywhere. May your mission flourish with God’s grace.
Praying for these intentions and
specially praying for all the intentions of our dear father, let us partake in
this Eucharistic Celebration.
Response: Gratitude The Circle of Life
Side 1: To be grateful for what is-
Side 2: instead
of underscoring what is not.
Side 1: To find good amid the
unwanted aspects of life—
Side 2: without
denying the presence of the unwanted.
Side 1: To focus on beauty in the
little things of life—
Side 2: as
well as being deliberate about the great beauties of art, literature, music,
and nature.
Side 1: To be present to one’s own
small space of life—
Side 2: while
stretching to the wide world beyond it.
Side 1: To find something to laugh
about in every day—
Side 2: even
when there seems nothing to laugh about.
Side 1: To search for and to see the
good in others—
Side 2: rather
than remembering their faults and weaknesses.
Side 1: To be thankful for each
loving deed done by another—
Side 2: no
matter how insignificant it might appear.
Side 1: To taste life to the
fullest—
Side 2: and
not take part of it for granted.
Side 1: To seek to forgive others
for their wrongdoings—
Side 2: even
immense ones, and to put the past behind.
Side 1: To find ways to reach out
and help the disenfranchised—
Side 2: while
also preserving their dignity and self-worth.
Side 1: To be as loving and caring
as possible—
Side 2: in
a culture that consistently challenges these virtue.
Side 1: To remember to say or send
“thank you”—
Side 2: for
whatever comes as a gift from another.
Side 1: To be at peace—
Side 2: with
what cannot be changed.
Blessings: Name aloud or in the silence of
your heart, a word or a phrase expressing one thing for which you are grateful…
Closing: Bountiful God, we give thanks
for one another, for all of creation, and for those who bring the fragility of
our earth to our consciousness. Let us go and celebrate.
Let
us sit in silence for a few minutes, remembering the presence of our God who is
with us and who understands the goodbye we are experiencing.
Leader: God of our life’s journeys, we gather
here to celebrate the goodness of and ask your blessing as she continues on the
road of life. May the love that is in our hearts be a bond that unites us
forever, wherever we may be. May the power of your presence bless this moment
of our leave-taking.
Pause
for quiet reflection remembering the gifts that has shared with us over the
years.
Response:
We know that God goes with you. Leader: As you journey onward, may you remember
always that our love and appreciation for you are etched on our hearts . . .
Leader: As you meet the poor, the pained, the
stranger on your way, may you see in each one the face of our Christ . . .
Leader:
As you walk through the good times and the hard times, may you never lose sight
of the shelter of God’s loving arms . . .
Leader:
As you question your decisions and wonder about the fruits of your choices, may
the peace of God reign in your heart . . .
Leader:
We praise and thank you, God of the journey, for who is soon to leave. We
entrust her into your loving care, knowing that you are always the Faithful
Traveler and Companion on our way. Shelter her and protect her from all harm
and all useless anxiety. May the future be a source of many enriching and
transforming moments. Amen.
Leader:
Let us extend our hands and pray together the following blessing:
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