In Loving Memory Of Kathleen Mary Pretzel

(nee William)

26th March 1959 to 14th April 2008

Funeral Service: Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church,

The Friary, Bird in Bush road, off Friary Road, Peckham, SE151RH Date 6th May 2008 Time: 9.30am

Burial at:

Camberwell new Cemetery Brenchley Gardens London SE233RD

Reception at:

Tudor Livesey, 225 Perry Hill, Catford, London SE6 4HD until 6pm

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I am the Bread of life

I am the bread of life He who comes to me shall not hunger He who believes in me shall not thirst

No one can come to me Unless the father beckons And I will raise you up(3)

On the last day.

The bread that I will give Is my flesh for the life of the world

And if you eat of this bread You shall live forever(2)

Unless you eat Of the flesh of the Son of Man

And drink of his blood, And drink of his blood,

You shall not have life within you.

I am the resurrection, I am the life If you believe in me Even though you die You shall live forever.

Yes, lord I believe That you are the Christ

The son of God Who has come into the world.

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GOSPEL JOHN Chapter 20: vs11-18

HOMILY

BIDDING PRAYERS

Read by Ann Winston, Kim Griffiths Brenda Samuel, Lianne Tolan

OFFERTORY HYMN

All that I am

COMMUNION HYMN Oh bread of heaven

Abide with me

EULOGY Tyran William, Oleander William

FINAL PRAYERS

FINAL HYMN

God be with you till we meet again

KATIE’S CHOICE ‘Back a Yard’ by In Crowd

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I Watch the Sunrise

I watch the sunrise lighting the sky, Casting its shadows near.

And on this morning bright though it be, I feel those shadows near me.

But you are always close to me

Following all my ways. May I be always close to you

Following all your ways, Lord.

I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds, Warming the earth below.

And at the mid-day, life seems to say: ÒI feel your brightness near me.Ó

For you are always . . .

I watch the sunset fading away, Lighting the clouds with sleep.

And as the evening closes its eyes, I feel your presence near me.

For you are always . . .

I watch the moonlight guarding the night, Waiting till morning comes.

The air is silent, earth is at rest Only your peace is near me.

Yes, you are always…

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How great thou art

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Chorus

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.

Chorus

And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin.

Chorus

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow, in humble adoration, And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"

Chorus

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Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me.

Refrain Come home, come home,

You who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,

Calling, O sinner, come home! Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,

Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,

Mercies for you and for me? Refrain

Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me;

Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, Coming for you and for me.

Refrain O for the wonderful love He has promised,

Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,

Pardon for you and for me. Refrain

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Chorus 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, Till their hearts be satisfied. I will give My life to them, Whom shall I send? Chorus Words: Daniel L Schutte Bible Verse Genesis 46:2 "And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I."

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Map of Reception

Parking Details

If you are travelling from Catford to the Tudor Liversey venue, take the road on the left immediately before the saver centre at Bell Green and then take the immediate

left into the slip road (un-named).

Follow this road around until it turns into a dirt road and follow on till you reach the tennis court grounds where

you can park.

There is enough parking for over 100 cars.

Limited parking is also available on the main road (Perry Hill) outside the venue.

Please see black arrows on map above.

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Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.

Then I shall bow, in humble adoration, And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

Words: Carl Boberg (1886)

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The Service Ends

The Pretzel and William family would like to thank you all for the support and the words of comfort, generously offered to us all during this difficult time of mourning.

Rest in peace our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunty,

niece, cousin and friend.

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O BREAD OF HEAVEN

O bread of heaven, beneath this veil thou dost my very God conceal; my Jesus, dearest treasure, hail; I love thee and adoring kneel; each loving soul by thee is fed

with thine own self in form of bread.

O food of life, thou who dost give the pledge of immortality;

I live; no, ‘tis not I that live; God gives me life, God lives in me:

he feeds my soul, he guides my ways, and every grief with joy repays.

O bond of love, that dost unite the servant to his living Lord;

could I dare live, and not requite such love –then death were meet reward:

I cannot live unless to prove some love for such unmeasured love.

Beloved Lord in heaven above, there, Jesus, thou awaitest me;

to gaze on thee with changeless love, for how can he deny me heaven

who here on earth himself hath given?

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Abide With Me Fast Falls the Eventide

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. I need Thy presence every passing hour. What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

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God Be with You till We Meet Again

God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; neath his wings securely hide you,

daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again;

when life's perils thick confound you, put his arms unfailing round you;

God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; keep love's banner floating o'er you,

smite death's threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet again.

Text: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958

Tune: RANDOLPH, Meter: 98.89

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Story behind the hymn:

A young minister’s two-mile walk in the rain provided the

inspiration for “How Great Thou Art.” The Reverend Carl Boberg of Monsteras, on the southeast coast of Sweden, was 25 years old

when he wrote the lyrics of this song after trekking through a thunderstorm from a church meeting two miles away

This great hymn has a history that stretches back over a hundred

years. The original song was written by a young Swedish preacher, Carl Boberg, and first published in 1886, under the title O Store

Gud. Boberg wrote a poem, not meaning to write a hymn, but later heard it being sung to an old Swedish tune.

More than forty years later, an English missionary, Stuart Hine, first heard the song in Russia. He and his young wife were missionaries to the Carpathian area of Russia, then a part of Czechoslovakia. There, they heard a very meaningful hymn that was a Russian translation

of Carl Boberg’s O Store Gud (O Great God).

While ministering in the Carpathian Mountains, Hine found himself in the midst of a threatening storm. The thunder, as it rolled through

the mountain range, was so awesome that it reminded Hine of the beautiful Russian hymn that had already become so dear to him.

English verses began to form in his mind, verses that were suggested by portions of the Russian translation.

How Great Thou Art is probably the all-time favorite hymn today. Although its origin had roots in Europe, it was not widely known until 1957, when the Billy Graham Crusade in New York City launched it on a never-ending spiral around the world. It was performed nearly a hundred times during those meetings and

countless times ever since.

One cannot sing this majestic hymn of praise and adoration without realizing anew the omnipotence of the Creator who did it all.

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Map of Cemetery

PLEASE BRING THIS MEMORIAM BOOKLET WITH YOU FOR HYMNS AT THE GRAVESIDE

AND RECEPTION

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Soul of my Saviour

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.

When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;

That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin.

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‘Love Divine, All Loves Excelling’

LOVE Divine, all loves excelling, Joy of Heav’n, to earth come down,

Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown.

Jesu, Thou art all compassion,

Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart.

Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy grace receive; Suddenly return, and never,

Never more Thy temples leave.

Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy Hosts above;

Pray, and praise Thee, without ceasing. Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish then Thy new creation,

Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation,

Perfectly restored in Thee.

Changed from glory into glory, Till in Heav’n we take our place,

Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

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Here I am Lord 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? Chorus 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 snow and rain, I have born my peoples pain. I have wept for love of them, They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone. I will speak My word to them, Whom shall I send?

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The lord’s my Shepherd (A Psalm of David)

1The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.

2He makes me down to lie In pastures green: he leadeth me

the quiet waters by.

3My soul he doth restore again; and me to walk doth make

Within the paths of righteousness, ev’n for his own name’s sake.

4Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,

yet will I fear none ill: For thou art with me; and thy rod

and staff me comfort still.

5My table thou hast furnished in presence of my foes;

My head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows.

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The First letter of St. Paul to the CORINTHIANS

Verses 20 :26

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.

Then comes the end, when he delivers the

kingdom of God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

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Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

1. Make me a channel of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me bring you love;

Where there is injury, your healing pow'r, And where there's doubt, true faith in you.

2. Make me a channel of your peace:

Where there's despair in life let me bring hope; Where there is darkness, - only light, And where there's sadness, ever joy.

3. O Spirit, grant that I may never seek So much to be consolded as to console,

To be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love with all my soul - .

4. Make me a channel of your peace.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, In giving to all that we receive,

And in dying that we're born to eternal life.

Words: Sebastian Temple - based on a prayer to Saint Francis

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Order of Service

ENTRANCE ‘AS’ by Steve Wonder

HYMN

How great thou art

GREETING AND OPENING PRAYERS Priest

FIRST READING

ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 3 vs1:11 Read by Johnson Felicien

HYMN

Here I am Lord

SECOND READING THE FIRST LETTER OF ST. PAUL TOTHE

CORINTHIANS vs20:26 Read by Desmond Gabriel

HYMN

Soul of my saviour

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Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her,

may she rest in PEACE.

AMEN

Booklet Prepared by all who love her

28th April 2008