Mass of Christian BurialFriday, February 28, 2020 10:00 a.m.

St. Louis Catholic ChurchWinnie, Texas

Gelacio M. MartinezNovember 21, 1959 - February 22, 2020

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Processional “Venimos Hoy a tu Altar”

GATHERING RITE

GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODYAs a reminder of Gelacio’s Baptism, his casket has been sprinkled with Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of his Baptism, is placed on the casket. “If we have died with Christ, we are also to live with Christ in glory.”

Opening Prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Wisdom 3:1-9

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23 Response: “El Señor es mi Pastor nada me falta.”

Second Reading Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel Reading Matthew 25:31-46

Homily

Prayer of the Faithful Response: “Lord, hear our prayer”

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTPreparation of the Gifts “Todo lo que Tengo”

Eucharistic Acclamations Holy, Holy, Holy Mystery of Faith Great Amen

Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God

Communion “Eran Cien Ovejas”

Prayer After Communion

FINAL COMMENDATION

Invitation of Prayer

Song of Farewell:PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to his aid. Hasten to meet him angels of the Lord.ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH.

PRESIDER: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself, and may the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham.ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH.

PRESIDER: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH.

Prayer of Commendation

PROCESSION TO PLACE OF COMMITTALRecessional “Tomado de la Mano”

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Gelacio M. Martinez, 60, of Winnie, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. He was born on November 21, 1959 to Alberta Morales Martinez and Catalino Martinez in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Claudia Martinez; and children, Laura Cardenas and her husband, Juan and Melissa Olvera and her husband, Sergio, all of Winnie; grandchildren, Gabriel Cardenas, Julian Olvera, and Mila Olvera;

brothers, Constancio Martinez, of San Perlita, Texas; Marcial Martinez and Eduardo Morales, both of San Luis Potosi, Mexico; Ismael Martinez, of Winnie; and Maurilio Martinez, of Fannett; sisters, Alejandra Morales and Antonia Martinez, both of San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Simon Martinez; in-laws, Vincete Uribe and Donaciana Peralta.

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Please sign Mr. Martinez’s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Celebrant Reverend Jim McClintock Placing of the Pall Wife and Daughters: Claudia Martinez Laura Cardenas, Melissa OlveraGift Bearers Graciela Martinez, Antonia Martinez Elena MartinezLectors Hilda Martinez, Maria Oviedo Pallbearers Constancio Martinez, Ismael Martinez Maurilio Martinez, Javier Martinez Juan Cardenas, Sergio Olvera+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

IntermentFairview Cemetery

Winnie, Texas