[Magdalen] Marcy's Funeral

[Joseph Cirou]

Bob and I sat together for Marcy's funeral. Cindy Smith also attended. I got to talk to Jim before and after the service. He seems to be holding up well.

Marcy planned the liturgy which had many fine hymns. The organist did improvisations on other hymns which I imagine Marcy  had  suggested. There was a piano prelude on the Meditation from  Thais and a cello solo after Communion.

Matthew and Nina spoke. Nina was Marcy's prayer partner for over 21 years every Tuesday. I imagine they planned the funeral to take place on a Tuesday. The burial was in the church ground. Several folks took turns shoveling dirt on the grave which was just large enough for the urn. The rector gave the homily. The celebrant was the head of the St. Julian of Norwich Guild. The only clergy person I knew among the officiants was the Spanish deacon who had ministered at Christ Church when I subbed a few years ago.

It was a beautiful service and a comforting afternoon. It was only a few hours so I returned to work early. St Bede's is only 15 minutes from my house and it was about the same distance to the IRS.

We will remember Marcy at our next liturgy. The Rite of Commendation is very similar to our short Panikhida or Trisagion Service.  We have a beautiful melody for the KOntakion that appears in the English Hymnal. Our melodies at St John's are quite different from the Slavic but they have the same mood.

Joe Cirou




-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob Rea <petard at petard.us>
>Sent: May 18, 2016 9:15 AM
>To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
>Subject: Re: [Magdalen] Marcy's Funeral
>
>On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 02:55:29 AM Joseph Cirou wrote:
>> I will definitely be there.   I am one of the fortunate ones who lives
>> within thirty minuts of St. Bedes
>
>As shall I, and we will represent all of you.
>
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