Much loved and respectedwife and mother,

you will always be in our memories.

Rika’s family offers their gratitudeto all family and friends

who share their loss and grief.

Hendrika DriessenJune 17, 1918 - April 25, 2020

Rika

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.Copyright © All rights reserved. Words of hymns reprinted under ONE LICENSE #A-640815

Requiem Mass for the Repose of her soul

St Michael’s Church,

125 High Street, Berwick

May 6, 2020

Priest

Fr Jeff Kleynjans

Musician

Liz Overdyk

INTRODUCTORY RITES ENTRANCE MUSIC Here I am Lord By Dan Schutte I the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save. I who made the stars of night. I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Refrain: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord if you lead me, I will hold your people in my heart. I the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them, My hand will save. Finest bread, I will provide Until their hearts are satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? Refrain

WELCOME Fr Jeff. – The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the

love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

All. – And with your spirit. FAMILY SYMBOLS Placing of family photos on a table as a reminder of Hendrika’s whole family. CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS Lighting of the Paschal Candle Jim Driessen Fr. – In baptism our sister Hendrika, received the light of Christ. This light has guided her through life. A. – May it now lead her into eternal life and peace. Placing of the White Pall Kathy Hussey and Erie Driessen Fr. – We place this white cloth on Hendrika’s coffin as a reminder

of the white garment Hendrika received at her Baptism. It is a sign of her Christian Dignity.

A. – May Christ enfold her in His love and clothe her in bright

glory.

Sprinkling with Holy Water Fr. – In sprinkling this Holy Water, it reminds us of our unity with

Hendrika and each other through baptism. A. – May Christ enfold her in His love and clothe her in bright

glory. WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE Hubert Driessen PHOTOGRAPHIC REFLECTION OPENING PRAYER Fr. – Into Your hands, O Lord We humbly entrust our sister, Hendrika. In this life you embraced her with your tender love; Deliver her now from every evil And bid her to enter eternal rest The old order has passed away. Welcome her then into paradise, Where there will be no sorrow, no weeping, nor pain, But the fullness of peace and joy With your Son and the Holy Spirit For ever and ever A. – Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING (Apocalypse 14:13) Harry Driessen A reading from the book of the Apocalypse. I, John, heard a voice from Heaven say to me, “Write down: Happy are those who die in the Lord! Happy indeed, the Spirit says; now they can rest forever after their work, since their good deeds go with them.” The Word of the Lord. A. – Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM (Sung) The Lord is my Shepherd Crimond

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; he leadeth me The quiet waters by. My soul he doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For thou art with me; and thy rod And staff me comfort still.

My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God’s house forever more My dwelling place shall be. SECOND READING (2 Timothy 4:5-8) Cor Driessen A reading from the second letter of St Paul to Timothy. As for me, the time of sacrifice has arrived, and the moment of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the just judge, will reward me with on that day; and not only me, but all those who have longed for his glorious coming. The Word of the Lord. A. – Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION A. – Alleluia, Alleluia I give you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you. Alleluia GOSPEL (John 15:12-14, 15-17) Fr. – The Lord be with you. A. – And with your spirit. Fr. – A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. A. – Glory to you, O Lord. ‘This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do what I command you. I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go out to bear fruit, fruit that will last; and then the Father will give you anything you ask in my name. What I command you is to love one another as I have loved you.’ The Gospel of the Lord. A. – Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Fr. – Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right had of

the Father, where he intercedes for his people. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his:

Kathy Hussey Today we entrust mum into your loving care. We thank you

for the gift of her life and her love for us all. Welcome her now into your heavenly home where she will know peace and happiness for ever. Lord hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. Erie Driessen

We ask you Lord to give comfort and love to Hendrika’s family. Console them in their loss. May your strength and courage be with them, now and always. Lord hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. Harry Driessen

We pray that we may have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad and a soul that never loses faith in God. Lord hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. John Driessen We pray for all those who are sick and ill, may they find

peace, healing and comfort knowing that Christ is in the midst of their pain. Lord hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer.

Cor Driessen Lord we pray for our church, may we be a light and an

example to others by how we respond to the needs around us. May we always, act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God. Lord hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. Gerard Driessen We remember and pray for Dad, Cornelis (3 months). Maria,

Dale and Tracey. May their souls rest in the peace of Christ. Lord hear us.

A. – Lord, hear our prayer. Fr. – Merciful God whose wisdom is beyond our understanding, surround

Hendrika’s family with love, that they may not be overwhelmed by

their sadness, but have confidence in your goodness and strength to

meet the day to come. We ask this through Christ our Lord. A. – Amen. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

OFFERTORY MUSIC Isaiah 49 (I Will Never Forget You) By Carey Landry Refrain: I will never forget you, My People I have carved you on the palm of My hand I will never forget you I will not leave you orphaned I will never forget My own Does a mother forget her baby? Or a woman the child within her womb? Yet even if these forget Yes, even if these forget, I will never forget My own. Refrain INVITATION TO PRAYER Fr. – Pray Brothers and Sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be

acceptable to God, the Almighty Father. A. – May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the

praise and glory of his name, for our good , and the good of all His holy Church.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 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 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Fr. – The mystery of Faith. A. – Save us Saviour of the world for by your cross and

resurrection. You have set us free. COMMUNION RITE THE LORD’S PRAYER A. – Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Fr. – Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,

graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

A. – For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Fr. – The peace of the Lord be with you always. A. – And with your spirit. A. – Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Lord, since I cannot receive you sacramentally, I ask you to come spiritually into my heart. Let nothing separate you from me. Let me live and die in your love. Amen. COMMUNION REFLECTION On Eagle’s Wings By Frank Anderson Antiphon: I have carried you on eagle’s wings! I will care for you in all your years! My heart is full of peace; You have been within my life! Your guiding hand has always covered me I am full of confidence in You! Antiphon

My soul is like a child, Cradled safe within your arms! You have carried me across my years! Leading me thru’ sorrow and thru’ joy. Antiphon You have bridged the flowing streams, And moved aside the mountains tall! You have kept me through the stormy past I know that you secure and guide me still! Antiphon PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Fr. – 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 sister Hendrika, may come to the eternal table of Christ. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

A. – Amen. CONCLUDING RITES FINAL COMMENDATION Fr. – Before we go our separate ways, let us take leave of our

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

SIGNS OF FAREWELL Holy Water and Incense SONG OF FAREWELL Fr. – Saints of God, come to her aid! Hasten to meet her, angels of

the Lord. A. – Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. Fr. – May Christ, who called you, take you to himself; may angels

lead you to the bosom of Abraham. A. – Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. Fr. – Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light

shine upon her. A. – Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High. PRAYER OF COMMENDATION Fr. – Into your hands, Father of mercies, we commend our sister

Hendrika, in the sure and certain hope that, together with all who have died in Christ, she will rise with him on the last day.

Merciful Lord, turn toward us and listen to our prayers: open

the gates of paradise to your servant 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 sister forever.

A. – Amen.

A. – May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. Amen.

PROCESSION TO THE PLACE OF COMMITTAL Fr. – In peace let us take our sister to her place of rest. RECESSIONAL MUSIC Your Grace Still Amazes Me By Silvie Paladino

Pall Bearers at Church

Jim Driessen

John Driessen

Gerard Driessen

Harry Driessen

Pall Bearers at Cemetery

Jim Driessen

John Driessen

Harry Driessen

Gerard Driessen

On the Death of the Beloved By John O’Donohue, Benedictus

Though we need to weep your loss You dwell in that safe place in our hearts

Where no storm or night or pain can reach you

Let us not look for you only in memory Where we would grow lonely without you You would want us to find you in presence

Beside us, where Beauty brightens Where kindness glows

And Music echoes eternal tones

When orchids brighten the earth Darkest winter has turned to spring

May this grief, flower with hope In every heart that loves you

May you continue to inspire us

To enter each day with a generous heart

To serve the call of courage and love Until we see your beautiful face again

In that land where there is no separation Where all tears will be wiped from our mind

And where we will never lose you again

Rika

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.Copyright © All rights reserved. Words of hymns reprinted under ONE LICENSE #A-640815

Much loved and respectedwife and mother,

you will always be in our memories.

Rika’s family offers their gratitudeto all family and friends

who share their loss and grief.

Hendrika DriessenJune 17, 1918 - April 25, 2020