Sr Maureen Mass of Thanksgiving

Service sheet for Mass of Thanksgiving

At her golden jubilee Canon Stephen Shield spoke of Sr Maureen's lifelong dedication,and how she had lived out her life to the full, down to the last second.  At that time 50 years  or should that be 1,577,836,800 seconds?  On Sunday I recalled at the St Thomas More's Sunday mass, how Sr Maureen had been able to serve and live out her ministry till the day she died which I calculate as 2,406,153,600 seconds.  

 Be consoled; do not doubt; we want to see you in our midst in heaven,
 for the Lover of us all wants this too.
And who is there who could resist him,
whose LIGHT and JOYFUL SPLENDOUR
will surround you at the moment of death. St Angela Merici

Details of Sr Maureen's funeral are given on the Lancaster Cathedral blog, however, I take this opportunity for a word of thanks to all who have helped with arrangements for the Masses of thanksgiving at St Thomas More's and the Cathedral and for the many expressions of condolence and memories shared by so many people.