Prayers Of The Faithful
Fr Benneth : Loving God , we celebrate Anna ’ s journey of life with joy . By raising your son from the dead you have given us faith . Strengthen our hope and comfort us with your love , as we place our needs before you .
Fr Benneth : We pray with thanks , Lord , for the life of Anna , for her strength , yet kind and gentle nature for her devotion to her family . Lord , hear us .
All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Fr Benneth : Heavenly Father , we pray for Anna ’ s family in Italy and Australia who cannot be with us today . We pray in hope that Anna is now reunited with her family in heaven . Lord , hear us .
All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Fr Benneth : We pray especially for family and friends who have come today to remember and celebrate the joy of Anna ’ s life . Lord , hear us .
All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Fr Benneth : We thank you , lord for our memories of Anna . May her love , courage and faith remain an inspiration to her family and friends . Lord , hear us .
All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Fr Benneth : Compassionate and merciful God , we trust that you are with us today and always . We offer these prayers and the silent prayers of our hearts to you through your son , Jesus Christ .
All : Amen .
Liturgy Of The Eucharist
Offertory Hymn
‘ Amazing Grace ’
Procession With Gifts