1. We would like to thank you for your presence
today to celebrate and give thanksgiving for
the life of Pushpam.
HOLY MASS
IN CELEBRATION OF
& THANKSGIVING FOR
THE LIFE OF
PUSHPAM NICHOLAS
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my
fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I
am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place
for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be
where I am.” John 14 : 1 - 3 (NIV)
St Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya
Saturday 19th
November 2017 at 10.00 a.m.
2. TRIBUTE TO A MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER,
SISTER, AUNT AND FRIEND
Dear family and friends we are gathered here today to thank God
and praise him for the wonderful gift of the life of Pushpam.
She was an adoring mother who wanted the best for Angelo and
made sacrifices to make this a possibility. She was also a loving
grandmother who was very proud of her grand-daughter
Anushka and her achievements in life.
Pushpam was a person with a big heart, who was self-sacrificing
and was always there for family and friends. As family we
remember what a great story teller she was and made us laugh
when growing up. She had legendary bargaining skills as many
vendors in Pettah will grudgingly testify, and made those
unfortunate people with her at that time cringe, by the amount
her counter offer was discounted. In most cases, she would
laughingly come away with the goods at an unbelievably low
price.
She had a strong personality who spoke her mind and stood by
her beliefs. Although misunderstood at times, she was a very
sincere person who genuinely helped friends and family with all
aspects of their lives. She, as a Principal instilled good values
and discipline in her students who remember her contribution in
their lives even today.
As we pay tribute to her memory, let us lift her up to the LORD
and pray with all of our hearts for the family she has left behind -
that they will not be sad that she passed but be glad and smile
that she lived and made a difference in all our lives.
FINAL HYMN
ON THIS DAY O’ BEAUTIFUL MOTHER
Chorus:
On this day, O beautiful Mother,
On this day we give thee our love.
Near the, Madonna, fondly we hover,
Trusting thy gentle care to prove.
On this day we ask to share,
Dearest Mother, thy sweet care;
Aid us ere our feet astray
Waner from thy guiding way.
Queen of angels, deign to hear
Lisping children's humble prayer;
Young hearts gain, O virgin pure,
Sweetly to thyself allure.
Rose of Sharon, Lovely flow'r,
Beauteous bud of eden's bow'r;
Cherished lily of the vale,
Virgin Mother' Queen we hail.
GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
God will take care of you, be not afraid
He is your safeguard through sunshine and shade
Tenderly watching and keeping his own
3. He will not leave you to wander alone
Chorus:
He will take care of you still to the end
Oh what a Father, Redeemer and friend
Jesus will answer whenever you call
He will take are of you trust him for all
God will take care you through all the day
Guiding your footsteps directing your way
He is your shepherd, protector and guide
Leading his children where still waters glide
God will take care of you long as you live
Granting you blessing no other can give
He will take care of you when time is past
Safe to his kingdom will bring you at last
ENTRANCE HYMN
I THANK MY GOD
Chorus:
I thank my God
Each time I think of you!
And when I pray for you,
I pray with joy.
Now there is something I am sure of
He who began his work in you
Will see that it is truly finished
When the day of Jesus comes
That I should feel like this towards you
Seems only natural to me
For you have shared with me my labours
The Gospel privilege with me
Since you have borne with me my burdens
I now bear you within my heart
And god alone knows how I miss you
I love you just as Christ loves me
READING
GOSPEL
THE LORD’S PRAYER
COMMUNION
JUST A CLOSER WALK
Chorus:
4. Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
I am weak but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
Thro' this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
EULOGY
HOMILY
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
OFFERTORY HYMN
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
5. Sent from the Savior above.
Chorus:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.
There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word.
There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!
FINAL HYMN
OFFERING OF THE BREAD AND WINE
