FUNERAL MASS PROGRAM Fu Shing Liu June 26, 1930 - May 7, 2013 St. Michael’s Catholic Church Gastonia, North Carolina May 13, 2013 Mass of Christian Burial Prelude Music THE INTRODUCTORY RITES Greeting Sprinkling with Holy Water Placing of the Pall Entrance Chant #426 Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Collect LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading Lamentations 3:17-26 Stephen Forrest Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23 R: The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. Second Reading Romans 8: 31b-39 Yeeva Cheng -- Gospel Acclamation Gospel Matthew 5:1-12 Homily Prayer of the Faithful R: “Lord, hear our prayer.” LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Chant #724 Prayer of St Francis Presentation of the Gifts Alex Forrest, Stephen Forrest, Ethan Liu, Justin Liu Prayer over the Offerings The Eucharistic Prayer Holy, Holy , Holy #193 The Mystery of Faith #194 We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again. Amen The Communion Rite Our Father Lamb of God #198 Communion Chant #528 Gift of Finest Wheat Meditation Hymn Ave Maria Prayer After Communion THE CONCLUDING RITES Rite of Final Commendation Song of Farewell R: 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. Recessional Chant #614 Lift High the Cross Celebrant: Father Roger Arnsparger Assisting Deacons: Rev. Mr. Art Kingsley Music: Vickie Guffey, Cantor Joy Campbell, Organist St Michael Resurrection Choir Gentlest Heart of Jesus, Ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor cap