Prayers Of The Faithful ( Please stand ) Peter Colla , Louise Fossey , Vincent Colla and Helen Colla Cel :
Let us pray with confidence for Guido as we give thanks for the gift of his life . We turn to you as a loving father and place our needs before you .
Peter : In baptism , Guido received the light of Christ . Let us pray that God will now take away the darkness and lead him to the light of Heaven . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer . Louise : May Guido ’ s family and all who know him find comfort and consolation in knowing that Guido lived a wonderful life and is in God ’ s hands . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer . Vincent : May God bless the staff and nurses who cared for Guido with patience and compassion . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer . Helen : May the Lord Jesus welcome those who have departed this life especially much loved family and friends of Guido . 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 Guido 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 )