Patrick John Quirk

07.10.1943 – 29.07.2017

Pat

Loved and Loving Husband of Mary

Treasured Dad of Donna, Janine & Narelle

Admired Father-in-law of John, Sandro & Brendan

Adored Pa of Jack, Tim, Emma, Sally, Chloe, Mitchell & Tara

Much loved son of Hugh & Lima Quirk (both dec)

Loved brother of Margaret, Kevin, Lorraine (dec),

Judith (dec), Peter, Noel & Alice

We will always be a family, Wherever we are, forever.

Opening Song You’re My Best Friend – Don Williams

Entrance Song Green Green Grass Of Home – Tom Jones

Words of Welcome Father Peter Taylor

Lighting of The Paschal Candle Mary Quirk & Denny Toner

Placing of Symbols Read by Brendan Breen

Deric Taylor, John Favier, Sandro Botter, Tim Favier, Michael Quirk

Sprinkling of Holy Water Father Peter Taylor

Words of Remembrance Donna Favier, Janine Botter & Narelle Breen

Opening Prayer Father Peter Taylor

Almighty God, we gather today to remember and pray for Pat. For those who are here, Pat was a husband, father, grandfather, family member and friend. Pat was

called to serve you in his youth and vigor as well as in his time of illness and decline. Now that he is freed from the difficulties and frailty of this life, give him a place of refreshment, life and peace and lead him to eternal life through Jesus Christ your

Son who was raised from the dead, to be with you and the Holy Spirit, our God for ever and ever.

All: Amen

First Reading – Timothy 4: 6-8 Read by Alice Drabsch

A Reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to Timothy

As for me, the hour has come for me to go The time is here for me to leave this life.

I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance,

I have kept the faith, And now, the prize of victory is waiting for me,

The crown of righteousness, which the Lord, The righteous Judge, will give me on that day,

And not only me, But all those who wait with love, For Him to appear.

This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm – The Lord is my Shepherd Read by Ruth Quirk

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Fresh and green are the pastures, where he gives me repose.

Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit.

Response: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name.

If I should walk in the valley of darkness, no evil would I fear.

You are there with your crook and your staff;

with these you give me comfort.

Response: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

You have prepared a banquet for me, in the sight of my foes.

My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing.

Response: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me

all the days of my life.

In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell, for ever and ever.

Response: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia! Happy are those who have died in the Lord;

Let them rest from their labours for their good deeds go with them Alleluia.

The Gospel according to John Read by Father Peter Taylor

Father Peter: A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

All: Glory to you O Lord

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled.

Trust in God still, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house,

If there were not, I should have told you, And after I have gone and prepared you a place,

I shall return to take you with me; So that where I am you may be too.

You know the way to the place where I am going.’ Thomas said: ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going,

So how can we know the way?’ Jesus said: ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.

No one can come to the Father except through me.’ This is the Gospel of the Lord

All: Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ

Homily Father Peter Taylor

Prayers of the Faithful Pat’s Grandchildren

Jack Favier, Tim Favier, Emma Botter, Sally Botter, Chloe Breen, Mitchell Botter & Tara Breen

Jack: Lord, surround Nanna, Donna, Janine & Narelle and all Pa’s family and friends

with your love that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss but have the strength to meet the days to come.

Lord Hear Us All: Lord hear our Prayer

Emma: We ask that you bless all Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Royal Melbourne,

Wangaratta and Myrtleford Hospital’s for their care of Pa over the last 15 years. We especially thank the wonderful and caring staff in the Dialysis Units of these

Hospitals. To Myrtleford Dialysis we will never forget the love, compassion, care & friendship that you showed not only Pa but our family over the years.

Lord Hear Us All: Lord hear our Prayer

Sally: Lord, we pray for those whose lives have been inspired by Pa. May his

strength and his desire to never give up forever touch our hearts. Lord Hear Us

All: Lord hear our Prayer

Chloe: We thank you for the precious gift of Pa’s life, for his determination, always focusing on the positives in life and for the happy times we shared with him. His never give in attitude is an inspiration to us all. We are forever grateful for our

special time with him. Lord Hear Us.

All: Lord hear our Prayer

Mitchell: Lord, we pray for those who are gathered here today and those that could not be here. We especially remember today Pa’s deceased parents Hugh &

Lima and sister’s Lorraine and Judy. Welcome them, with Pa, into your loving presence. We know that they will always be looking over us.

Lord Hear Us All: Lord hear our Prayer

Tara: We thank you for Pa who has led us with love, care and determination. His strength, guidance & support have made us all better people. His love of life and

family has inspired us and will continue to do so forever. Lord Hear Us.

All: Lord hear our Prayer

Liturgy of The Eucharist

Offertory Song Angel – Robbie Williams

Procession of the Gifts David Gregson & Meagan Wise

Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen

The Sign of Peace

Communion Songs Photograph – Ed Sheeran Stay With Me – Sam Smith

Prayer After Communion

Father Peter Taylor

A Life in Pictures Looking Forward, Looking Back – Slim Dusty

Final Farewell & Commendation Father Peter Taylor

Trusting in God, we have prayed together for Pat, and now we come to the last farewell. We take comfort in the hope that one day we shall see Pat again and

enjoy his friendship. Although this congregation will disperse, God will gather us together again in the joy of his kingdom. Therefore, let us console one another in

the faith of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Father Peter: Saints of God, come to his aid! Hasten to meet him, angels of the Lord!

All: Receive his soul and present him to God the most high

Father Peter: May Christ, who called you, take you to himself; May angels lead you to Abraham’s side.

All: Receive his soul and present him to God the most high

Father Peter: Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

All: Receive his soul and present him to God the most high

Prayer of Commendation Father Peter Taylor

Into your hands, Father of mercies, we commend our brother Pat in the sure and

certain hope that, together with all who have died in Christ, he will rise with him on the last day. We give thanks for the blessings, which you bestowed upon Pat in his life; They are signs to us of your goodness and of our fellowship with the Saints in Christ. Merciful Lord, turn towards us and listen to our prayers; open the gates of

paradise to your servant and help us who remain, to comfort one another with assurances of faith, until we all meet in Christ and are with you and with our

brother forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Recessional Song I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash

Following the burial service at the Myrtleford Lawn

Cemetery, all are invited to join the family for

refreshments at the LG Ablett Pavilion,

McNamara Reserve.

Mary, Donna, Janine,

Narelle and families

wish to thank

everyone for your

love, support and

presence here today.