FUNERAL NOTICES

Hugh Simon
Viewing: Friday, July 17, 2020 at 9:30am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in the Upper Church.
Funeral Director: McCafferty

Let us Pray for peace in our country, and, at this moment, especially in our city.  Lord, have mercy on us!

O God, author and giver of peace,
in whose image and likeness each of us has been created with a human dignity worthy of respect on earth and destined for eternal glory,
Listen to the cry that rises from every corner of this fragile earth, from our human family torn by violent conflict:

     Give peace in our time, O good and gracious God,
     that peace which, as your son Jesus Christ told us
     and as we have experienced in these days,
     is a peace which the world cannot give.

     To world leaders grant the wisdom
     to see beyond the boundaries of race, religion, and nation
     to that common humanity that makes us all your children
     and brothers and sisters to one another.

     To those who have taken up arms in anger or revenge
     or even in the cause of justice grant the grace of         
     conversation to the path of peaceful dialogue and
     constructive collaboration.

     To the innocent who live in the shadow of war and terror,
     especially the frightened children,
     be a shelter and strength, their haven and hope.

     And to those who have already lost their lives
     as victims of human cruelty and chemical warfare,
     open wide your arms and enfold them all
     in the embrace of your compassion, healing, and  
     everlasting life.

     Grant this through Jesus Christ, your son, our Lord.
     Mary, Mother of all Queen of peace, pray for us.