Obituary of Marie Callahan

Marie Bernadette Callahan (nee O'Donnell), beloved wife of John "Jack" (deceased), loving mother of Dennis (Eva), Michael, Irene Oldenburg (Lee), Marie Bowden (Jerry), Cecilia (deceased), and Martha Reina (Sandy). Doting grandmother and proud great grandmother of many. Eldest sister to ten vibrant and close siblings, each of whom had a special relationship close to Marie's heart. Her cup was full with her devotion to her family, to her Church and community of St. Aidan's Parish for nearly seventy years. Our mother has gone into the hands of her loving God and the warm embrace of her beloved Jack. Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, March 19th, 2021 2-4pm and also from 7-9pm. Mass will be held at St. Aidan's Church, Williston Park, on March 20th, 2021 at 9:45pm. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. 

Marie Bernadette Callahan

September 17th 1925 – March 12th 2021

Saturday March 20th 2021

Church of St. Aidan

Williston Park, NY 

Introductory Rites

PASCHAL CANDLE – The Easter Candle is a sign to us of Christ’s undying presence of victory over sin and earth and of our shame in that victory by virtue of our initiation.

HOLY WATER – The blessing with holy water reminds us of the saving waters of Baptism, a proclamation of the death and life into which Marie entered through the waters of baptism.  The Church Community acknowledges Marie as one of our own, one who was welcomed in Baptism and who held an importance in the Church.

PALL BEARERS – Dennis Callahan, Michael Callahan, Shawn Callahan, John Bowden, Thomas Reina, Jack Reina

PLACING OF THE PALL – Julia King, Alexia King                                                             The Funeral Pall is a reminder of the white garment given at Baptism and a sign of life in Christ lived by Marie.

ENTRANCE PROCESSION – “Be Not Afraid”

 

Liturgy of the Word

The readings proclaim the paschal mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God’s kingdom, and encourage the witness of a Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God’s design for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all who God has called his own.

EULOGY / WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE – Martha Reina

FIRST READING – Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 – Read by Dennis Callahan

RESPONSORIAL PSALM – Through our psalm we express our grief and praise and acknowledge our Creator and Redeemer as the sure source of trust and hope in times of trial. “The Lord is My Shepherd”

SECOND READING – Revelation (21:1-5a, 6b-7) Read by Michael Callahan

GOSPEL AND HOMILY

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL – In union with the risen Lord we pray for the living and dead, confident that our prayer will be heard. Read by Marie Bowden 

Liturgy of the Eucharist

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS – The gifts of bread and wine, which will become for us the gift of Eucharist.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER – We begin the Eucharistic service of praise and thanksgiving, the center of the entire celebration, the central prayer of worship. At the priest’s invitation we lift our hearts to God and unite with Him in His Sacrifice, celebrating His memorial in His holy meal and acknowledge with Him the wonderful words of God in our lives.

Communion Rite

THE LORD’S PRAYER / SIGN OF PEACE – As a community of Christians joined by the spirit in love, we express, deepen and restore peaceful unity by the sign of peace.

COMMUNION SONG – “Here I am Lord”

COMMUNION MEDITATION – “Ave Maria” 

DEDICATION TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER – Alyson Gilhooley King, Mary Bowden, Ellen Denver, Brigid Reina Williams offer roses as a commemoration of our matriarch Marie’s love and devotion to Mary, Mother of us all.

Final Commendation

INVITATION TO PRAYER – Our final farewell is an act of respect as we entrust Marie to the tender merciful embrace of God.

SIGNS OF FAREWELL – Incense is a sign of reverence and farewell. Our community prays for Marie to rise to the throne of God.

PRAYER OF COMMENDATION – Our community calls upon God’s mercy, commends Marie into His hands and affirms our belief that those who died in Christ will share in Christ’s victory over death.

COMMENDATION SONG – “May Choirs of Angels”

RECESSIONAL – “Going Home” (Bagpipes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday March 20th 2021

Church of St. Aidan

Williston Park, NY 

Introductory Rites

PASCHAL CANDLE – The Easter Candle is a sign to us of Christ’s undying presence of victory over sin and earth and of our shame in that victory by virtue of our initiation.

HOLY WATER – The blessing with holy water reminds us of the saving waters of Baptism, a proclamation of the death and life into which Marie entered through the waters of baptism.  The Church Community acknowledges Marie as one of our own, one who was welcomed in Baptism and who held an importance in the Church.

PALL BEARERS – Dennis Callahan, Michael Callahan, Shawn Callahan, John Bowden, Thomas Reina, Jack Reina

PLACING OF THE PALL – Julia King, Alexia King                                                             The Funeral Pall is a reminder of the white garment given at Baptism and a sign of life in Christ lived by Marie.

ENTRANCE PROCESSION – “Be Not Afraid”

 

Liturgy of the Word

The readings proclaim the paschal mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God’s kingdom, and encourage the witness of a Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God’s design for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all who God has called his own.

EULOGY / WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE – Martha Reina

FIRST READING – Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 – Read by Dennis Callahan

RESPONSORIAL PSALM – Through our psalm we express our grief and praise and acknowledge our Creator and Redeemer as the sure source of trust and hope in times of trial. “The Lord is My Shepherd”

SECOND READING – Revelation (21:1-5a, 6b-7) Read by Michael Callahan

GOSPEL AND HOMILY

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL – In union with the risen Lord we pray for the living and dead, confident that our prayer will be heard. Read by Marie Bowden 

Liturgy of the Eucharist

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS – The gifts of bread and wine, which will become for us the gift of Eucharist.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER – We begin the Eucharistic service of praise and thanksgiving, the center of the entire celebration, the central prayer of worship. At the priest’s invitation we lift our hearts to God and unite with Him in His Sacrifice, celebrating His memorial in His holy meal and acknowledge with Him the wonderful words of God in our lives.

Communion Rite

THE LORD’S PRAYER / SIGN OF PEACE – As a community of Christians joined by the spirit in love, we express, deepen and restore peaceful unity by the sign of peace.

COMMUNION SONG – “Here I am Lord”

COMMUNION MEDITATION – “Ave Maria” 

DEDICATION TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER – Alyson Gilhooley King, Mary Bowden, Ellen Denver, Brigid Reina Williams offer roses as a commemoration of our matriarch Marie’s love and devotion to Mary, Mother of us all.

Final Commendation

INVITATION TO PRAYER – Our final farewell is an act of respect as we entrust Marie to the tender merciful embrace of God.

SIGNS OF FAREWELL – Incense is a sign of reverence and farewell. Our community prays for Marie to rise to the throne of God.

PRAYER OF COMMENDATION – Our community calls upon God’s mercy, commends Marie into His hands and affirms our belief that those who died in Christ will share in Christ’s victory over death.

COMMENDATION SONG – “May Choirs of Angels”

RECESSIONAL – “Going Home” (Bagpipes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie Bernadette Callahan

September 17th 1925 – March 12th 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday March 20th 2021

Church of St. Aidan

Williston Park, NY 

Introductory Rites

PASCHAL CANDLE – The Easter Candle is a sign to us of Christ’s undying presence of victory over sin and earth and of our shame in that victory by virtue of our initiation.

HOLY WATER – The blessing with holy water reminds us of the saving waters of Baptism, a proclamation of the death and life into which Marie entered through the waters of baptism.  The Church Community acknowledges Marie as one of our own, one who was welcomed in Baptism and who held an importance in the Church.

PALL BEARERS – Dennis Callahan, Michael Callahan, Shawn Callahan, John Bowden, Thomas Reina, Jack Reina

PLACING OF THE PALL – Julia King, Alexia King                                                             The Funeral Pall is a reminder of the white garment given at Baptism and a sign of life in Christ lived by Marie.

ENTRANCE PROCESSION – “Be Not Afraid”

 

Liturgy of the Word

The readings proclaim the paschal mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God’s kingdom, and encourage the witness of a Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God’s design for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all who God has called his own.

EULOGY / WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE – Martha Reina

FIRST READING – Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 – Read by Dennis Callahan

RESPONSORIAL PSALM – Through our psalm we express our grief and praise and acknowledge our Creator and Redeemer as the sure source of trust and hope in times of trial. “The Lord is My Shepherd”

SECOND READING – Revelation (21:1-5a, 6b-7) Read by Michael Callahan

GOSPEL AND HOMILY

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL – In union with the risen Lord we pray for the living and dead, confident that our prayer will be heard. Read by Marie Bowden 

Liturgy of the Eucharist

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS – The gifts of bread and wine, which will become for us the gift of Eucharist.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER – We begin the Eucharistic service of praise and thanksgiving, the center of the entire celebration, the central prayer of worship. At the priest’s invitation we lift our hearts to God and unite with Him in His Sacrifice, celebrating His memorial in His holy meal and acknowledge with Him the wonderful words of God in our lives.

Communion Rite

THE LORD’S PRAYER / SIGN OF PEACE – As a community of Christians joined by the spirit in love, we express, deepen and restore peaceful unity by the sign of peace.

COMMUNION SONG – “Here I am Lord”

COMMUNION MEDITATION – “Ave Maria” 

DEDICATION TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER – Alyson Gilhooley King, Mary Bowden, Ellen Denver, Brigid Reina Williams offer roses as a commemoration of our matriarch Marie’s love and devotion to Mary, Mother of us all.

Final Commendation

INVITATION TO PRAYER – Our final farewell is an act of respect as we entrust Marie to the tender merciful embrace of God.

SIGNS OF FAREWELL – Incense is a sign of reverence and farewell. Our community prays for Marie to rise to the throne of God.

PRAYER OF COMMENDATION – Our community calls upon God’s mercy, commends Marie into His hands and affirms our belief that those who died in Christ will share in Christ’s victory over death.

COMMENDATION SONG – “May Choirs of Angels”

RECESSIONAL – “Going Home” (Bagpipes)