JOAN~ROBERT'S SISTER | GB Lauren | April 27, 2019 |
JOAN~ROBERT'S SISTER | Hello | April 21, 2019 |
Mom | Missing you so much Sweetheart | April 3, 2015 |
To my sweet child
I lit a candle tonight, in honor of you
Remembering your life, and all the times we'd been through.
Such a small little light the candle made
Until I realized how much in darkness it lit the way.
All the tears I've cried in all my grief and pain
What a garden they grew, watered with human rain.
I sometimes can't see beyond the moment, in hopeless despair.
But then your memory sustains me, in heartaches repair.
I can wait for the tomorrow, when my sorrows ease
Until then I'll light this candle, and let my memories run free.
Always and Forever ~
Mom | Your anniversary~from my friend Colin | November 6, 2012 |
My world changed so much on that awful day
when I knew that my Lauren had gone so far away
My heart fell apart it simply broke in two
My darling daughter Lauren how I miss and love you
Mom | From my dear friend Colin Stratford | October 31, 2012 |
Mom | from my dear friend Colin Stratford... | October 8, 2012 |
Mom | from my dear friend Colin Stratford... | October 8, 2012 |
Mom | Chasuble Dedication |
For Lauren's birthday and angel date, I have flowers on the Altar in her memory. I wanted to do something more, so In memory of my child, I gave a beautiful, new Green Chasuble and stole to Father Peter and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Following is an excerpt from the Church Bulletin followed by the part of the service for the CHASUBLE AND STOLE dedication:
Bulletin:
On June 13, 2010 a beautiful new green chasuble and stole were dedicated by Bishop Baxter. The chasuble and stole were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Lauren Elizebeth Pacenta by her mother, Jo-Ann Pacenta. We express our deepest thanks to Jo-Ann for this lovely gift in memory of her beloved daughter, Lauren.
Chasuble Dedication
Given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Lauren Elizabeth Pacenta
The Gift was presented to the Bishop with these words from Lauren's mom:
"I present to you this chasuble and this stole to be set apart for the service of Christ's holy Church."
The following Versicles and prayer was said:
V. All things come from you, O Lord;
R. And from your own gifts do we give to you.
V. Prosper the work of our hands;
R. Prosper our handiwork.
V. Show your servants your works;
R. And your splendor to their children.
Let us pray:
Almighty God, we thank you that you have put it into the hearts of your people to make offerings for your service, and have been pleased to accept their gifts. Be with us now and bless us as we set apart this stole and chasuble to you praise and glory and in loving memory of Lauren Elizabeth Pacenta; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Antiphon (Bishop and people together):
You shall make holy garments for Aaron, for glory and for beauty.
V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.
Let us pray.
O God, you revealed your son clothed in majesty and glory; Accept this stole and chasuble for the use of the clergy of your Church, that, being clothed with humility as they minister to you, they may show forth his eternal splendor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, we remember before you today your faithful servant Lauren; and we pray that having opened to her the gates of larger life, you will receive her more and more into your joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served you in the past, she may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Melissa Scatto~ Mom to the Scatto Kids.. | By Melissa |
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