Requiem Mass for the happy repose of the soul of Leo Vollebregt Opening Prayer: Readings: “Farmers Creed” Hanna Vollebregt Celebrated in St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Featherston on Friday 8th August 2014 at 1.00pm followed by burial at the Featherston Lawn Cemetery. Celebrant Rev. Father Kevin Connors “Remembrance” Elizabeth Vollebregt Matthew 5: 1-12 Gospel: Homily: Opening Hymn: YAHWEH IS THE GOD OF MY SALVATION Yahweh is the god of my salvation, I trust in him and have no fear. I sing of the joy which his love gives to me and I draw deeply from the springs of his great kindness. Open our eyes to the wonder of this moment, the beginning of another day. Be with us, Lord, as we break through with each other, to find the truth and beauty of each friend. When evening comes and our day of toil is over, give us rest, O Lord, in the joy of many friends Welcome: Communion Hymn: Ben Vollebregt Tribute: Leo Vollebregt Photo Reflection: “What a wonderful world” -Louis Armstrong Prayers of the Faithful: Grandchildren Jack, Matt, and Monica Vollebregt Offertory: HOW GREAT THOU ART O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed, Then sings my soul, my Saviour God toThee; How Great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin; Offertory Song: STRONG AND CONSTANT. I will be Yah-weh who walks with you! You will be always within My hand! Take your heart and give it all to Me! Strong and constant is My love! Strong and constant is My love ! Should you wander far away from Me, I will search for you in every land! Should you call, then you will truly know: When you know sorrow within your life, I will come! I will embrace your heart! Through your pain you will discover Me When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration; And there proclaim, My God, how great Thou art! Final Prayers and Blessing of casket: Recessional Song: “Time to say Goodbye” -Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli Pallbearers: Ben, Kate, Hanna, Adam, Elizabeth, Isaac, Hugo, Gabrielle, Lou, Cecelia, Monica, Jack, Matt Veron, Leo and Rebecca, Gerard and Meredith, Peter and Karyn and their families wish to sincerely thank you all for being here today and warmly invite you to share refreshments and fellowship with them in the Kiwi Hall, Featherston (down from church) following the burial at the Featherston Lawn Cemetery. Donations in memory of Leo to the Greytown Order of St John would be appreciated and may be left in the Church foyer. Leo Leonardus Jacobus Vollebregt 29th December 1925 – 4th August 2014 You are also invited to sign the tribute card in the church foyer to record your presence here today. Tributes can be left on Leo’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz Richmond Funeral Home “Moge hij rusten in vrede Peter and Jenny Giddens Carterton (May he rest in peace)