A Mass in Celebration of the Life of

Christopher Michael Lundin

December 21, 1952 – June 4, 2020

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Palo Alto, California

June 20, 2020

Introductory Rite Gathering Song: This is My Song Collect

Liturgy of the Word First Reading: Wisdom 3: 1-6, 9 Read by Bob McCarty The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. For if before men, indeed, they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality; Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of himself. As gold in the furnace, he proved them, and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself. Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with him in love: Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones, and his care is with his elect.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 Sung by Margaret Durando

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. R: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. He guides me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side With your rod and your staff that give me courage. R: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. R: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading: 1 John 3: 1-2 Read by Ali Lundin Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Alleluia Gospel: John 14:1-6, 9

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Homily Rev. Matthew Stanley Prayer of the Faithful Read by Bob McCarty

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of Gifts Song: The Blessing Presentation of the Gifts Holy, Holy, Holy Mass of Renewal Memorial Acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God

Communion Rite

Communion Song: Holy is His Name Prayer after Communion Remarks of Remembrance: Kerry Lundin Mark Lundin Stephanie Lundin

Final Commendation

Song of Farewell Concluding Song: Go In Peace

~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to our good friend, Patrick Feehan, for his excellent piano and to Margaret Durando for her beautiful voice. And thank you all for your support for our family. We very much appreciate all the cards, sentiments, flowers and food you have shared with us. Chris leaves a large hole in our lives. We will miss him very much, as we know you will. ~Nora, Sarah, Stephanie and Kerry