PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL ( Please stand )
Cel : Let us pray with confidence for Antonietta as we give thanks for the gift of her life . We turn to you as a loving father and place our needs before you .
Cameron : In baptism , Antonietta received the light of Christ . Let us pray that God will now take away the darkness and lead her to the light of Heaven . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Cameron : May Nonna ’ s family and all who know her find comfort and consolation in knowing that Nonna lived a wonderful life and is in God ’ s hands . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Cameron : May God bless the staff and nurses who cared for Nonna at Kensington Grange with patience and compassion . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Cameron : May the Lord Jesus welcome those who have departed this life especially much loved family and friends of Nonna . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Cel : Ever loving Father , help us to live our lives gently with others and to trust and believe that Antonietta is never far away from us . Help us to share the fullness of life with you forever . We ask this through Christ our Lord .
All : Amen . ( Please be seated )