Justin

The Legacy

Mass of Resurrection

When I die, give what is left of me to children. If you need to cry, cry for your brothers walking beside you. Put your arms around anyone and give them what you need to give to me. I want to leave you with something, something better than words or sounds. Look for me in people I have known and loved. And if you cannot live without me, then let me live on in your eyes, your mind and your act of kindness. You can love me most by letting hands touch hands and letting go of children that need to be free. Love does not die, people do. So when all that is left of me is love . . . Give me away . . .

With Gratitude We would like to express our deepest appreciation for your thoughtfulness and our sincerest gratitude for your love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. You have touched our hearts. -- The Garzon Family

Justino Garzon April 14, 1949 - December 6, 2008

The Mass of Resurrection for Justino Garzon Monday, December 15, 2008 11:00 am St. Jane Frances De Chantal Roman Catholic Church 8499 Virginia Avenue Pasadena, Maryland 21122

Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. John J. Jicha Pallbearers: Celis Garzon Danilo Cruz Danilo Ansurez David Garzon Deo Garzon Noel Garzon Presentation of Gifts: Joy Goldinger Edwin Garzon Remarks and Remembrance: Bert Castillo Matilde Antonio Danny Cruz

OPENING HYMN RECESSIONAL HYMN SONG OF FAREWELL (Refrain) May the choirs of angels come to greet you May they speed you to paradise May the Lord enfold you in His mercy May you find eternal life The Lord is my light and my help It is he who protects me from the harm The Lord is the strength of my days Before whom shall I tremble with fear (Refrain) There is one thing I ask of the Lord That He grant me my heart-felt desire To dwell in the courts of our God Ev’ry day of my life in His presence (Refrain) O Lord hear my voice when I cry Have mercy on me and give answer Do not cast me away in your anger For you are the God of my help (Refrain) I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness I shall dwell in the land of the living Hope in God, stand firm, and take heart Place all your trust in the Lord (Refrain)

ON EAGLES’ WINGS You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, "My Refuge, My Rock in Whom I trust." (Refrain) (Refrain) And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand. The snare of the fowler will never capture you, And famine will bring you no fear; Under His Wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield. (Refrain) You need not fear the terror of the night, Nor the arrow that flies by day, Though thousands fall about you, Near you it shall not come. (Refrain) For to His angels He's given a command, To guard you in all of your ways, Upon their hands they will bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. (Refrain)

INTRODUCTORY RITES In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

SPRINKLING WITH HOLY WATER

CONCLUDING RITE

In the water of baptism Justino became God’s son together with Christ. With Christ who died on the cross, may Justino go with Christ to new life. May he now share with Christ eternal glory.

With faith in Jesus Christ, we must reverently bury the body of Justino. Let us pray with confidence to God, in whose sight all creation lives, that He will raise up in holiness and power the mortal body of our brother and command his soul to be numbered among the blessed. May God grant him a merciful judgment, deliverance from death, and pardon of sin. May Christ the Good Shepherd carry him home to be at peace with the Father. May he rejoice forever in the presence of the eternal King and in the company of all the Saints.

PLACING OF THE PALL Justino, when you were baptized, you received the new life of Jesus and you were given the new dignity which you are now proud to bring before the Lord. May the Lord smile at you and welcome you to His eternal life.

OPENING PRAYER

SONG OF FAREWELL

God, to whom mercy and forgiveness belong, hear our prayers on behalf of your servant Justino, whom you have called out of this world; and because he put his hope and trust in you, command that he be carried safely home to heaven and come to enjoy your eternal reward. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

(to be recited by all while the coffin is being incensed)

FIRST READING A Reading from the Book of Ecclesiastes There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to tear down, and a time to build. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

I know that my redeemer lives: On the last day I shall rise again. And in my flesh I shall see God. I shall see Him myself, face to face; And my own eyes shall behold my Savior. And in my flesh I shall see God. Within my heart this hope I cherish: That in my flesh I shall see God. And in my flesh I shall see God. May the angels lead you, Justino, to paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. And may Almighty God bless you and all of us. In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In peace let us take Justino to hhis place of rest.

MEDITATION SONG AVE MARIA Ave Maria Gratia plena Maria, gratia plena, Maria, gratia plena Ave, ave dominus, Dominus tecum Benedicta tu in mulieribus, Et benedictus Et benedictus fructus ventris Ventris tuae, Jesus. Ave Maria Ave Maria, Mater Dei Ora pro nobis peccatoribus Ora pro nobis Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, Nunc et in hora mortis Et in hora mortis nostrae, Et in hora mortis nostrae Et in hora mortis nostrae, Ave Maria

A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather them; A time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces. A time to seek, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to cast away. A time to rend, and a time to sew; A time to be silent, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace. He has made everything appropriate to its time, and has put the timeless into their hearts, without men’s ever discovering, from beginning to end, the work which God has done. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Lord God, may the death and resurrection of Christ which we celebrate in this Eucharist bring our beloved Justino the peace of your eternal home. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

REMARKS OF REMEMBRANCE

The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters you lead me; you restore my strength. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You set a table before me as my enemies watch; ou anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Only goodness and love will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

SECOND READING A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, will he not also give us everything else along with him? Who will bring a charge against God’s chosen ones? It is God who acquits us. Who will condemn? It is Christ Jesus who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? No, in all these things, we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

GOSPEL The Lord be with you. And also with you. A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, Lord. “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it (on) the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him (on) the last day.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world Have mercy on us Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world Have mercy on us Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world Grant us peace

This is the Lord Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

COMMUNION HYMN WE REMEMBER (Refrain) We remember how you loved us To your death and still we celebrate For you are with us here And we believe that we will see you When you come, in your glory Lord We remember, we celebrate, we believe. Here a million wounded souls Are yearning just to touch you and be healed Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart. (Refrain) Now we recreate your love, To bring the bread and wine to share a meal Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord. (Refrain) Christ, the Father’s great “amen” To all the hopes and dreams of every heart Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear. (Refrain)

HOMILY Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever. Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. . . Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we have the courage to sing: 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.

Deliver us Lord from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: “I leave you peace, my peace I give you.” Look not on our sins but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom, where you live forever and ever. Amen. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right hand of the Father where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his: In baptism Justino received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead him over the waters of death. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Our brother Justino was nourished at the table of the Savior. Welcome him into the halls of the heavenly banquet. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Many people die by violence, war, and famine each day. Show your mercy to those who suffer so unjustly these sins against your love, and gather them to the eternal kingdom of peace. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Those who trusted in the Lord now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment, rest, and peace to all whose faith is known to you alone. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. The family and friends of Justino seek comfort and consolation. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that come from grief. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our brother Justino. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son’s coming. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Lord God, giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and the voices of your people, whose lives were purchased by the blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a place in the kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

OFFERTORY HYMN

PREFACE

PANIS ANGELICUS Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; Dat panis caelicus figuris terminum: O res mirabilis! manducat Dominum Pauper, servus, et humilis. Te trina Deitas unaque poscimus: Sic nos tu visita, sicut te colimus; Per tuas semitas duc nos quo tendimus, Ad lucem quam inhabitas. Amen. Blessed are You, Lord God of all creation. Through Your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God, forever. Blessed are You, Lord God of all creation. Through Your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink. Blessed be God, forever. Lord God, we ask you to receive us and be pleased with the sacrifice we offer you with humble and contrite hearts. Pray brethren that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God our Almighty Father. 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 Church.

Lord, with all humility we bring this offering. Let this be a sacrifice of praise, a fitting worship to purify us all and bring Justino to eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Father all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks and praise, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Death is just reward for our sins, yet, when at last we die, your loving kindness calls us back to life in company with Christ, whose victory is our redemption. Our hearts are joyful, for we have seen your salvation, and now with the angels and saints we praise you forever singing: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power and might 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. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna, Hosanna on high. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died Christ has risen Christ will come again.