Category Archives: funeral Mass

The Language of Silence

Posted on March 22, 2019 by maryannniemczura

Resigned and with a heavy heart, I sang at Joe’s funeral today. Tears welled up as the family placed hands on his casket. I surrendered to the moment, yet found courage. My faith sustained me. At such times, I realize … Continue reading →

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Remembering him today

Posted on October 18, 2014 by maryannniemczura

Today is the anniversary of my Dad’s death. He died Oct. 18, 1990 when I was a Fulbright teacher in Neresheim, Germany with our two young children along.  According to his wishes one month earlier in a phone conversation,  I … Continue reading →

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