Sunday, May 8, 2016

Funeral of Des Cunningham

29 April 2016

Entrance Holy Virgin, by God's decree
Psalm 22 The Lord is my shepherd (mtgf)
Gospel Acclamation Paschal (chant)
Preparation of Gifts Ave Maria (Arcadelt)
Regina Caeli (Soriano)
Eucharistic Acclamations Missal
Lamb of God Agnus XVIII
Communion Ave Verum (Mozart)
Communion Be still for the presence of the Lord
Song of farewell May the choirs of angels (Sands)
Final Ave maris stella (College Hymn)

Des was a stalwart of the community. He had come to St Mary's in 1941 and most of the last 30 years and been sacristan. He had love of Lourdes which came out in the music choices. The whole choir was there which was a tribute to him and his family.

I was touched that his widow asked for In paradisum at the end - and meant May the choirs of angels. When we sang it i remembered the composer whose funeral was later the same day

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