Mass of Christian Burial

for
Kerry Julie Lawrence
Our Prayer
Born July 24, 1974—Died May 9, 2021
We give praise and thanks to Almighty God and bless
His Holy Name for the life of our beloved Kerry,
and the many blessings bestowed on him during his life here on earth.
We will continue to treasure the memories of the time spent with us
and the many lessons taught, particularly the importance of prayer through music.
Help us to always remember that everything belongs to You
and that Your love will sustain and see us through.
To God be the glory. Great things He has done. Amen

In Gratitude

We express our profound gratitude to all

who have been a source of support in this time of bereavement.
Thanks for sharing with us the beauty of your kindness and generosity of heart.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers .
May God continue to bless and keep you.

God is the author of our Lives

God is the author of our lives , for we were born in Christ
God is the author of our lives , for He redeemed our lives
God is the author of our lives , for He’s the sacrifice
He is the Lord of Lords
He is the one true God
He is the Lamb who paid the price for you and I
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Yes God is the Author of our lives and we belong to Him
Jesus left for us
The spirit to hold on to He suffered on the cross
Something no one would do
And He is the King
May 19, 2021
So let’s praise Him as we sing Roseau Cathedral Chapel
For God is the Author of our lives
(Written by Kerry Lawrence) 3:00 p.m.
 Or else I pray that loneliness is gone when I awake
Order of the Mass
Why do I no longer feel like I’ve a place to stay
Or take me where somewhere will care, so fear will go away
Prelude Awesome God
In You O Lord I place my cares and all my troubles too
Entrance Canticle of the Sun O grant dear Lord that someday soon, I’ll leave in peace with You

First Reading Wisdom 3:1-9 LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH

Proclaimed by: Kerayah Lawrence Lord I lift Your name on High
Lord I love to sing Your praises
Responsorial Psalm Shepherd me O God I’m so glad You’re in my life
Cantor: Kadina Lawrence I’m so gad you came to save us

Second Reading Romans 14: 7-12 You came from heaven to earth to show the way
Proclaimed by: Kean Lawrence From the earth to the cross my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Gospel Acclamation Lord I lift your name on high

Preparation of the Gifts Awesome God (Kerry Lawrence) SONG OF MOSES

The Lord is my strength and song
Presentation of the Gifts Oceans And He has become my salvation
He is my God and I will prepare Him a habitation
Holy My father’s God and I will exalt Him

Eucharistic Acclamation Save Us (Kerry Lawrence) He has triumphed gloriously, I will sing unto the Lord
He has triumphed gloriously
Great Amen Amen (Kerry Lawrence) The horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea

Lord’s Prayer Our Father (Kerry Lawrence) The Lord is a man of war, the Lord is His name
Pharaoh’s chariots and his hosts
Lamb of God Monsignor Eustace Thomas Hath He cast, hath He cast into the sea

Communion Let us Enter (Covenant Song) Thy right hand O Lord, is become glorious in pow’r
Hail Mary—Gentle Woman Thy right hand O Lord
Hath cast in pieces the enemy
Reflection/Thanksgiving Awesome God (Kerry Lawrence)
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord among the Gods
Recessional All of my Life Who is like Thee glorious in holiness
Fearful in praises doing wonders
Graveside Hymns Hear my cry O Lord
I will enter His Gates The Lord is my strength and song
Jesus is the Rock And He has become my salvation
Bless the Lord He is my God and I will prepare Him a habitation
Thank You Lord My father’s God and I will exalt Him
Hear O Lord
Lord I lift Your name on High I will exalt Him
Song of Moses
 GRAVESIDE HYMNS ENTRANCE: CANTICLE OF THE SUN (Marty Haugen)
The heavens are telling the glory of God
HEAR MY CRY O LORD And all creation is shouting for joy
Hear my cry O Lord attend unto my prayer Come dance in the forests, come play in the field
From the ends of the will I cry out to Thee And sing, sing to the glory of the Lord
And when my heart is overwhelmed
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, That is higher than I Praise for the sun the bringer of day
He carries the light of the Lord in his rays
For Thou has been a shelter for me The moon and the stars who light up the way, unto Your throne
And a strong tower from the enemy
And when my heart is overwhelmed Praise for the rain that waters our fields
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, That is higher than I And blesses our crops so all the earth yields
From death unto life her mystery revealed, springs forth with joy
I WILL ENTER HIS GATES
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart Praise for the earth who makes life to grow
I will enter His courts with praise The creatures you made to let Your life show
I will say this is the day that the Lor has made The flowers and tress that help us to know, the heart of love
I will rejoice for He has made me glad
Praise for our death that makes our life real
He has made me glad, He has made me glad The knowledge of loss that helps us to feel
I will rejoice for He has made me glad The gift of Yourself Your presence revealed, to bring us home
He has made me glad, He has made me glad
I will rejoice for He has made me glad FIRST READING: WISDOM 3:1-9

JESUS IS THE ROCK RESPONSORIAL PSALM: SHEPHERD ME O GOD(Marty Haugen)

Jesus is the rock on which I stand (x4) Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,
He’s above, below, before, behind and around me (x3) Beyond my fears, from death into life.
Jesus is the rock on which I stand
God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want
BLESS THE LORD I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love
Bless the Lord O my soul I walk by the quiet waters of peace
And all that is within me bless His holy name
Gently You raise me and heal my weary soul
For He has done great things (bless His holy name) You lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth
He has done great things (bless His holy name) My spirit shall sing the music of Your name
He has done great things, Bless His holy name
Though I should wander the valley of death
THANK YOU LORD I fear no evil, for You are at my side
Thank You Lord, thank You Lord, thank You Lord Your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope.
I just want to thank You, I just want to thank You, I just want to thank You Lord
Praise … love …, serve … bless … You Lord You have set me a banquet of love
In the face of hatred
HEAR O LORD Crowning me with love beyond my power to hold
Hear O Lord the sound of my call
Hear O Lord and have mercy Surely Your kindness and mercy follow me
My soul is longing for the glory of You All the days of my life
O hear O Lord and answer me I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore
Every night before I sleep, I pray my soul to take
 SECOND READING: ROMANS 14: 7-12

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS: AWESOME GOD ( BY KERRY LAWRNCE)

Lord You the awesome God
We really worship You
Lord You are the awesome God
We lift our praise to You
Lord You are the awesome God
We adore You
You are the awesome God
You are the awesome God

Men shall not defy you

For what is man that You think of him
Rather he shall hope in You
Rather he shall sing to You
Mere man he is but You care for him
But to You alone You made him inferior

The enemy turns back when You appear

Cause you have judged in my favour
In Your judgements You are so fair
So men shall live with You for ever
Those who know You will trust in You
And Your love shall see them through

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: OCEANS(By Hillsong)

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep, my faith will stand

And I will call upon your name

And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours, and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You’ve never failed and You won’t start now

Sprit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour
 And I will call upon your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours, and You are mine

I am Yours and You are mine (2x)

COMMUNION: LET US ENTER (COVENAT SONG) (By Norbert Farrell)

Let us enter into covenant with Christ
Celebrating the Eucharist of Love
Take a little bread and wine
Lift up the chalice of the King

Alleluia it’s the sign of love

Alleluia it’s the sign of peace
Alleluia it’s the mystery of faith
Alleluia amen

Take the body and the blood of Christ

In divine revelation of His love
Be transformed O my people from your sins
And eat and drink and live

He is lifted to the throne on high

And will come again to rule all the world
The saints who sleep in Christ shall rise
Rejoice O Zion and be glad

Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God

Who takes away the sin of the world
He who comes through me
I shall not turn away

Come you faithful to the paradise of God

To the marriage feast of the Lamb
Eat manna from the Tree of Life
You are washed in the Blood of Christ

COMMUNION: HAIL MARY—GENTLE WOMAN

Hail Mary, full of grace
The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
And at the hour of death, Amen
 Gentle Woman, Quiet Light In You I’ll abide even when I’m surrounded
Morning Star, so strong and bright My refuge You’ll be, my fortress my only hope
Gentle Mother, Peaceful Dove Your right and your Holy Arm are strength to me
Teach us wisdom, teach us love Your countenance makes radiant my drooping face
Your presence give me peace that never ends
You were chosen by the father
You were chosen for the son Oh what shall I render to Thee my Lord
You were chosen from all women All that I give to Thee You’ve given me
And for women, shining one So I’ll sing, yes I’ll sing, O I’ll sing for endless days
For it’s You who have filled my heart with praise
Blessed are you among women
Blessed in turn all women too So I’ll sing, yes I’ll sing, O I’ll sing for endless days
Blessed they with peaceful spirits For it’s You who have filled my heart with praise
Blessed they with gentle hearts
So I’ll sing, yes I’ll sing, O I’ll sing for endless days
REFLECTION/THANKSGIVING: ALL OF MY LIFE( By Fr. Elveau Augustine) For it’s You who have filled my heart with praise
All of my life, I’ll sing of Your righteousness
With my last breath, I’ll tell of Your holiness RECESSIONAL: BE GLAD(W By Weston Priory)
Your faithfulness and truth, are better than gold to me I will never forget you O my people
Your glory shines more brightly On the day of anguish I will answer you
Than the precious stones As you join in celebration
Your power heals and saves, the wounded souls My joy will move among you

How precious in Your mercy Lord to me Be glad O people of the earth

How steadfast is Your love even when I fall Lift up your heart with song and dance
I will rise in Your name and claim Your pardon Lord For I am with you, yes within you for ever
For to me You are tenderness and peace You are heart of my heart

My heart is ready O my Lord, to sing and play to You You shall find a land to be your home
Awake my soul, awake my heart , I will awake the dawn Where sheep and cattle may freely roam
In the presence of the faithful, I will raise my hands Mountains from which springs
To give You thanks for all your deeds, Your wonders in the land Shall flow with living water

In You I’ll abide even when I’m surrounded I will make your faith burn brightly
My refuge You’ll be, my fortress my only hope So that others may find life’s fullness
Your right and your Holy Arm are strength to me Freedom for all captives
Your countenance makes radiant my drooping face And justice for all nations
Your presence give me peace that never ends
No longer will the circle of your life
Oh what shall I render to Thee my Lord It’s pain and goodness
All that I give to Thee You’ve given me Be just yourself
So I’ll sing, yes I’ll sing, O I’ll sing for endless days Your gift to share will flower
For it’s You who have filled my heart with praise
As you work for others’ freedom
Rise above the stars O Mighty One With a seed of hope within you
Let Your glory shine upon the land Hunger shall not harm you
Heal the broken heart Nor thirst withdraw your courage
Make the blind to see and set the captives free