GEMMA
We thank God for nonno's presence in our lives. He touched us with his humour, love of life, enthusiasm for children and his love of God.

We pray that we too know this joy, love and faith in our lives.

Lord hear us.

BERNIE
We pray for all care givers such as nonno's family, especially Lina and Ennio, who helped him to feel content and to live the life he wanted to live.

We pray for all care givers who strive to enrich the quality of life of the people they care for.

Lord hear us.

TANIA
We give thanks for the life that nonno and nonna shared for 51 years. We pray that nonna may feel comfort and peace at this time.

We pray for all married couples that they may also be blessed in the way that nonna and nonno were in a life of love, longevity and surrounded by family.

Lord hear us.

NUNZIA
Nonno was part of a very courageous generation, coming to Australia with the belief that life would be better. He created this for his family and all those whose lives he touched.
His unconditional dedication to his family and to a few simple ideals of fairness and faith gave us a man with an excellent sense of humour and an undying optimism in his approach to the world and his condition.

We pray for all people who believe in a better life and that they too have the courage, optimism and faith to live this
Lord hear us.

GEMMA
We remember nonno's love for land and nature.  He shared the gift of God's creativity in this work and was enriched in being able  to provide for his family and those in the community.

We pray that we too have the experience in sharing on God's joy through the gifts of nature, in relishing the produce of the land and in giving to others.

We remember those in the world who have not enough to live and that we are able also to take action to provide in some way.
Lord Hear Us.