Mass of Remembrance

We've just returned from the Mass of Remembrance at Gesu. Terry, Jane, Kerry, Maria, Evan and I attended. The Mass was celebrated for all Gesu parishioners who died in the past year. It was a very nice liturgy. Of course, Father Snow had a great story to tell, as he always does. Before the Offertory, the name of each deceased parishioner was called and the family came forward to put a votive candle on the altar. The names were called chronologically, so we got up at 2 different times. Evan carried the candle each time. (Maria said that carrying candles in Church gives her a tingly feeling. I told her it was the Holy Spirit). After Mass, we were given two white roses. The songs were quite familiar...there were at least 3 songs from Mom or Dad's funeral (Sing with all the Saints in Glory, Hail Mary Gentle Woman, Shelter me oh God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life). I 'm so glad we went.