John Cregan Requiem Mass in St John's. Thursday 28 March 9.45am | John Cregan Requiem Mass in St John's. Thursday 28 March 9.45am | By St John's & St Mary Magdalene's, Edinburgh | Could you please stand up and turn round? In the waters of baptism, John died with Christ, and rose with him to new life. May he now share with him eternal glory. We sing our opening hymn. I watched the sunrise lighting casting it and bright I feel so I watch the sunlight life seems to I feel your your I watched the sunset fading away might in the cloud and silence earth is at yes you are the name of the father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And with could you please be seated? Can I welcome Liz and the family and you all to Saint John's with an apology for the heating. It broke down in December as declared obsolete. So we only get new heating probably September, October next year. And halfway through we'll turn on the industrial heater so you don't freeze too much. We're here to offer the sacrifice of the Mass for John And to cremate him. And as in every such service, there are four elements that come together to make one whole. First of all, we're here to pray for John As he would very much want us to. That fully alive, fully himself once more. He's enjoying the fullness of God's kingdom. Secondly, we're here to pray for you who loved him and mourn him and love him still. Especially for Liz, his wife, for his sons, Nicholas and Richard, his daughters-in-law, Madeleine and Rolene, his grandchildren, ROL, Ivy, and Ruby, and all his relatives, friends, fellow parishioners, colleagues at work, that you might find strength and comfort in the love and support of each other. And perhaps also through faith. So to pray for John, to pray for you who grieve him most deeply. And thirdly, we're here to give thanks for his life. All 75 years of it. With so much to thank God for in it. Will hear much more from his great friend Johnny Banner and his eulogy at the end. But for now a brief overview. Born on the 18th of May 1948 at Delsey Ingles, an only child. Brought up in in Caitlin and Largs and Portobello. School at Saint John's and Scottish Academy. A trainee administration of finance with Edinburgh City Corporation. And coming in a qualified company secretary. In his mid twenties, a memorable encounter with a young nursing student called Liz Miller, working part time in the Covenanters Pub at the High Street. But I'll leave the rest of the story to Johnny and his eulogy. Marrying her here in Saint John's, 51 years ago on August the twenty-fifth, nineteen seventy3. Celebrating the birth of Nicholas and 8one and Richard in eighty-three. Several moves at work, so living fast in Rosemeath Place, then in Brightons, near Forker, and into Falkirk, then the move south to Hartlepool. Finally, to Pay Nice Drive in 1990. Good jobs and good work. Accounting and auditors, Elliman Travel and Leisure Company Cameron's Brewery, Low and Bonner Dundee, and Edinburgh Risk Management. Um an investment advisory company and one or two others which we'll hear more of. Happy days too with supporting Celtic but perhaps not always happy. As a gardening and hockey, music, very Catholic tastes, Beatles and status quo, the latter of whom we're here in the Creme. The beginnings of ill health But 12 years ago, leading to the amputation of a leg in two thousand and fifteen after an aneurysm in the leg. Montana Ainsley, an increasingly vascular dementia, whether the memory okay initially. And two to 3 years ago, into the western, and the rapid acceleration. So eventually, to Haddington Community Hospital, having lost the power of his legs. 16 months there and out in November 22 and back home. So hard for him and Liz for somebody who had sense of sense of humour as he said rather poignantly to her. I'm not funny anymore. But so resilient. Um I said to Liz the other night. I didn't give ever anointed somebody so often or said the prayer of commendation. Departing to the next life so often either. And these last 17 months at home. And always a privilege to visit. Surrounded as he was by Liz's love and that of the boys. So attentive and devoted. And John's still receiving communion right up until the end. He always had a strong faith. And finally the release on the 12th of March. And even then a long vigil for 4 days. But so much to give thanks for it in his life. His child and schooling, his working life, his marriage to Liz, and the love they shared, and the family they created, as she said last night, the other night, she was, he was such a good, kind, and faithful husband. The great love for his boys and them for him. They say, what a brilliant dad he was. You're much a best friend and very loving. We give thanks too for his courage through his illness. Perhaps above all. we give thanks for the person he was. Gregarius, quick witted, good fun with that lovely sense of humour. Clever, someone who was good to be with. And had a capacity to make people feel special. And for that matter to work a room. Generous, with his time, and somebody who would treat everybody the same. And with the great gift of welcome to. And a man of faith. Here at the vigil mass so often I think faith is the final or the fourth element in a service like this. It's a chance perhaps to pray for faith or a deeper faith or an openness to faith. Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in the resurrection. I don't think anything can take away the pain of grief when somebody deeply love dies. Whoever good a life they've lived. How about much it's a release that faith intercepts for it and the openness to it can give hope and meaning and peace at such a time. I think John himself with his devotion to the mass would be pleased that his funeral takes place on Holy Thursday when we recall the last supper. So, in this mass, we pray for John. Pray for those who grieve him. Pray perhaps for an openness to faith And we give thanks for a wonderful life. We stand We pray for forgiveness, healing, peace. For John and for ourselves. As we say, Lord, have mercy. Lord, have Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Lord, have May almighty God, have mercy on us. Forgive us our sins. And bring us to everlasting life. Amen Let us pray. Listen kindly to our prayers, oh Lord. As our faith in your son, raised from the dead is deepened. So may our hope of resurrection, for your departed servant, John, also find new strength. To our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. One God forever and ever. We sit for the first reading. This is from John chapter three verse one to two. We shall see him as he really is. Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us. By letting us be called God's children and that is what we are. My dear people we are already the children of God. But what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed. All we know is that when it is revealed we shall be like him. Because we shall see him as he really is. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Remain seated as we sing our Psalm. Do not be afraid do not leave for I have I have called you by your name waters I'll be with you you will never seek the in your ways do not be I have and remember do not have redeemed I have to hold you by your you are When you dwell in the exile of the remember you are precious not be afraid I have called you by you are I know my child I am your and I love you I have called you by your name you are We stand to greet the gospel. To you Jesus Come you whom my father has blessed, says the Lord. Take for your heritage, the kingdom prepared for you, since the foundation of the world. To you Jesus The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel. According to Matthew. Glory to you Lord. Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them How happy the poor in spirit Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle. They shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn. They shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right. They shall be satisfied. And be the merciful They shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart. They shall see God. Happy the peacemakers. They shall be called daughters and sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right. Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calamity against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad. For your reward will be great in heaven. The Gospel of the Lord. Could you please sit for the bidding prayers? The end of each prayer, I'll say, Lord, in your gentleness, if you could respond, hear our prayer. Lord, in your gentleness But here at the conclusion of one life. to celebrate, though with great sadness, the beginning of a new life with God. Pray in Thanksgiving The gift of life given to John. And pray Jesus welcome him into the joy of god's kingdom. Lord, in your gentleness. Pray for all who grieve John. The pain of their grief. May be softened by gratitude. Lord, in your gentleness. Pray in Thanksgiving For all who are so supportive of John and Liz and the family in these final years. Especially we give thanks for the carers who visited John Daly in particular, Natabo, Fiona and Natasha. And for the staff in Ward one of these loathing community hospital. For so many friends who visited. But his Eucharistic Minister Katrina. May God continue to work in and through them. Lord, in your gentleness. Pray for all those unable to be with us today. Especially for Grace Beck and for Mavis McBadgen. And we pray in Thanksgiving for all who've come here today to celebrate John's life and all joining us online. That life remain warmly in our hearts always. Lord, in your gentleness. We'd like just to close your eyes and remember John at a happy moment Of which there were so many If there's something you'd like to have said to him, it didn't get the chance. Or simply something you'd like to say to him now. Say it quietly in your hearts. Lord in your gentleness We pray not just for John but for all who've died. Especially for his mum, Madge and Dad John. For Lizzie's mum and dad, George and Betty. For his Uncle Francis and Aunt Bunty, his cousin June, and his friend Barbara Hardy. And for all whom we grieve. We commend them to the tenderness of our God. Lord, in your gentleness We ask Mary to be close to him and to all we love. Living and dead. Hail Mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now. Heavenly Father, we offer you these our prayers. Support us as we travel towards you. May we meet safely in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. We sing our offer tree hymn. The Lord's My Shepherd. I shall my Pray my friends, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to god, the almighty father. The praise and glory of his name and we stand Look favourably on our offerings oh Lord. So that your departed servant John may be taken up into glory with your son. In whose great mystery of love, we're all united. We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. We're now halfway down page five in the Requiem Mass booklet if you wish to follow. The Lord be with you. Lift up your hearts. Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. It is right and just. It's truly right and just. Our duty and our salvation. Always and everywhere to give you thanks. Lord, holy father, almighty and eternal god, through Christ our lord. In him, the hope of blessed resurrection has dawned. Those saddened by the certainty of dying, might be consoled by the promise of immortality to come. Indeed, for your faithful Lord, life is changed, not ended. And when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven. With angels and archangels, with thrones and dominions, and with all the hosts and powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of your glory, as without end, we acclaim. Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and Earth are full of your glory. Hos Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. You are indeed holy, oh Lord. And all you have created rightly gives you praise. For through your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit. You give life to all things and make them holy. You never cease to gather a people to yourself. So that from the rising of the sun to its setting, a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name. Therefore, oh Lord, we humbly implore you, by the same spirit, graciously make holy, these gifts we brought to you for consecration. They may become the body and blood of your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command, we celebrate these mysteries. On the night he was betrayed, he himself took bread, and giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his disciples, saying, take this all of you. And eat of it. For this is my body, which will be given up for you. In similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice And giving you thanks, he said the blessing. And gave the chalice to his disciples, saying, take this all of you and drink from it. For this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me. The mystery of faith Save us, savior of the world. For by your cross and resurrection, have set us free. Therefore, oh Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of Us. With Saint John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene, and with all the saints on whose constant intercession, in your presence, we rely for unfailing help. May the sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, oh lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity, your Pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant Francis, our Pope and Leo, our bishop, the order of bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you've gained for your own. Listen graciously to the prayers of the family whom you summoned before you. In your compassion, oh merciful father, gather to yourself all your children, scattered throughout the world. Remember your servant, John, whom you've called from this world to yourself. Grant that he who is united with your son in death, may also be one with him in his resurrection, When from the earth, he will raise up in the flesh, those who've died, and transform our lowly body, after the pattern of his own glorious body. Our departed brothers and sisters, too, and to all who are pleasing to you, at their passing from this life. Give kind to your kingdom. There we hope to enjoy forever the fullness of your glory. When you will wipe away every tear from our eyes. For seeing you, our god as you are. We should be like you for all the ages and praise you without end. Through Christ our lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that's good. Through him and with him, and in him. Oh God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, forever and ever. Amen we stand and we sing together the prayer that unites all Christians living and dead. Who art in followed me thy kingdom come thy will be done Give us this day our sweet Deliver us, Lord, we pray from every evil. Graciously grant peace in our days, that by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin, and safe from all distress. As we await the blessed hope, and the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles, peace I leave you, my peace I give you. Not on our sins, but on the faith of your church, and graciously grant her peace and unity, in accordance with your will, who live and reign forever and ever. The peace of the Lord be with you always. Let's offer each other a handshake of peace. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. At communion time, if anybody doesn't wish or doesn't feel able to receive communion, please feel warmly invited to come up for a blessing. Just join the communion queue. When you come in front of us, just place your arm across your chest to indicate you'd prefer a blessing. So, anybody who doesn't wish or feel able to receive communion, feel warmly invited to come up for a blessing. Just join the communion queue. When you come in front of us, just place your arm across your chest. Okay, you fairer blessing. Behold the lamb of God. Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the lamb. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof. To say the word and my I, the lord of sea and I have and dark we'll will paint their darkness bright who will bear shall I will I will stand finest till their hearts be sadden myself Can I invite Journey Barry forward to offer the eulogy? Morning everybody. My name is Johnny Barry. I was at school with Johnny from 1955 Until 1965. I can actually remember the first day we met at school It was one of those afternoons we had rugby practice. PE lessons at school and were either a long distance run or rugby practice. The teams as usual were selected in a very haphazard basis. Johnny and I were on opposing sides that afternoon. What happened next? Has stayed with me for nearly 70 years. Somehow, Johnny had possession of the bull and started to run at the smallest guy in the opposing team. I suddenly realised that Cregan had a very nasty streak to his character. I was the smallest guy in the opposing team. At that time Johnny was taller than me and a touch heavier. And made a half-hearted attempt to tackle him, but he ran over the top of me. Just like Jonah Loma did. A few decades later with some opponents in his career. That afternoon Johnny quite literally left his mark on me. Our school was Scottish Academy which was next door to the zoo on Castorfin Road. We enjoyed our time there which had the strange habit of forging long, lifelong friendships. I was a year older than Johnny, but in the early sixties, we started to play a lot of school rugby together in the teens. I was almost delighted that did not have to tackle them again. I also discovered at that time that Johnny was extremely musical. On some afternoons at school, Johnny Basigalupo, Johnny Cregan and myself, the Three Johnnies landed up at one of the outbuildings at school, which had a piano. Johnny Bass played the piano, and Johnny Cregan kept beat by drumming on the piano, top with his hands. That was the spare wheel, because the musical guys kept showing off by singing in harmony. Was always struggling to keep in tune when the chorus came round. But these are happy memories that are still with us. Beatles songs were always a firm favourite at that time. I also realised that Johnny was playing the drums in a rock group which I thought was really cool. I left school in 1965 and think Johnny left school a year later. We both went our separate ways at that time. Johnny's first employer was Edinburgh City Corporation as it was then. And after a few years of studying became a chartered company secretary. In the early seventies, John used to frequent the Covenanters Pub in the High Street after work. It was there he met Liz who was working as a part was working there part time while studying to become a nurse. Jodie was attending a stag party at the pub and having consumed one pint too many decided to ask Liz out for a date. Liz at the time was not fully impressed. Because he was not exactly sober And he was wearing galoshes. Our paths crossed again when some of the Scottish FPs established an FP hockey team. The Scottish team was one of the first teams to take part in a newly established indoor hockey. Tournament at Middlebank in 1974. I think it was seventy-four. Johnny was the goalkeeper and what a superb goalkeeper he was. He was so good that he was selected as the number one keeper for one of Edinburgh's top hockey clubs. The Grange Hockey Club. For about three or four seasons. We touch a little bit in the seventies because Johnny and Liz moved about the country to go to different employers. My coincidence I caught up with Johnny and Liz in the late 90s at a wedding reception which took place in Edinburgh Castle. I then discovered that Johnny was back working in Edinburgh in the financial services profession. I was also working in the same profession but was planning a management buyout with the company that employed me. I decided to recruit Johnny to become our company secretary in year two thousand. Johnny's experience in that field proved to be invaluable. Apart from being a quality professional, he became very popular in the office and always had time to help others whenever it was required. There were quite a few times in the office when Johnny made everyone laugh. But one of my favourite stories is when the office had organised a seminar at a rather prestigious venue on Princess Street. We used to invite a good number of clients to our investment seminar. To which 30 or 40 normally turned up to listen to our guest speakers. After the official presentation all our guests were invited to stay and enjoy a drink with a very nice buffet. At one stage, Johnny was speaking very earnestly to one of our guests about the presentation and asking the client if he'd enjoyed it. The client spoke very enthusiastically about the presentation and politely asked Johnny if this was the only seminar in the office organised throughout the year. Johnny replied with a straight face as usual. Oh no we have another seminar next week. But that is only for a really important clients. The client, some of the funniest side and ended up laughing. My nephew Paul joined the office in two thousand and seven eight. He only stayed with the firm for a few for a couple of years sadly but but when he was informed of Johnny's passing a couple of weeks ago, he kindly sent me a text which I'll read to you now. I was I was honoured to work with Johnny and yourself in two thousand and eight. And I can truly say that I treasure very happy memories of him and of that time even though we were in very uncertain times. Johnny was an understated genius. Extremely humble. Mass ively capable. And above all a fantastic human being who made lives of those who he was around all the better for having him in our lives. Valued his friendship and wisdom enormously. There are few people in the world with his incredible combination of abilities and character. I have one last story of Johnny which he used to tell against himself on a few appropriate occasions. He was working with a firm in Dundee at the time. He was attending a board meeting as as he was company secretary. At the end of the meeting the chairman said Cregan I've now managed to discover that there are 13 clicks in this office. And you're a member of every one of them. What a fitting description of a wonderful character Liz has lost a wonderful husband Nick and Richard have lost their devoted dad Maddie and Rulene have lost her father-in-law Ivy, Ruby, Arwell have lost her grandfather. And we have lost truly a great friend. Thank you Johnny. We stand for the final commendation. And this is on page thirteen in your Requiem Mass booklet. With faith in Jesus Christ, you must reverently cremate the body of our brother, John. Let's pray with the confidence to God, in whose sight all creation lives. With you will raise up in holiness and power. The mortal body of our brother John. He command his soul to be numbered among the blessed. May God grant him a merciful judgement, deliverance from death, and pardon of sin. May Christ the good shepherd carry him home to be at peace with the father. May he rejoice forever in the presence of the eternal king. In the company of all the saints. Going to Sprinkle his coffin with holy water. a reminder of his baptism. And baptism for the Christian is a place that our destiny. Johnny's destiny is to live with God forever. And then there's a sign of respect for his mortal remains. I will incense them. And the incense rising skywards, heavenwards is a symbol of our prayer for him. And for all who grieve him. Now on page fourteen. Saints of god, come to his aid. Come to meet him, angels of the lord. Receive his soul and present him to God the most high. May Christ who called you take you to himself. May angels lead you to Abraham's side. Receive his soul and present him to god the Give him eternal rest, oh lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Receive his soul and present him to god the most high. To you, oh lord, we commend the soul of John, your servant. In the sight of this world, he is now dead. In your sight, may he live forever. Forgive any sins he committed through human weakness. In your goodness, grant him everlasting peace. We ask this through Christ, our lord. Amen. Be a living collection for Alzheimer's Scotland And then the cremation will take place at Seafield. And everybody's warm invited to join the family after that at Ravelston House. Hundred and 1eighty2 North High Street Musselborough. In peace. Let us take John to his place of rest. We'll sing the first, second, and last verse of our final hymn.

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John Cregan Requiem Mass in St John's. Thursday 28 March 9.45am | John Cregan Requiem Mass in St John's. Thursday 28 March 9.45am | By St John's & St Mary Magdalene's, Edinburgh | Could you please stand up and turn round? In the waters of baptism, John died with Christ, and rose with him to new life. May he now share with him eternal glory. We sing our opening hymn. I watched the sunrise lighting casting it and bright I feel so I watch the sunlight life seems to I feel your your I watched the sunset fading away might in the cloud and silence earth is at yes you are the name of the father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And with could you please be seated? Can I welcome Liz and the family and you all to Saint John's with an apology for the heating. It broke down in December as declared obsolete. So we only get new heating probably September, October next year. And halfway through we'll turn on the industrial heater so you don't freeze too much. We're here to offer the sacrifice of the Mass for John And to cremate him. And as in every such service, there are four elements that come together to make one whole. First of all, we're here to pray for John As he would very much want us to. That fully alive, fully himself once more. He's enjoying the fullness of God's kingdom. Secondly, we're here to pray for you who loved him and mourn him and love him still. Especially for Liz, his wife, for his sons, Nicholas and Richard, his daughters-in-law, Madeleine and Rolene, his grandchildren, ROL, Ivy, and Ruby, and all his relatives, friends, fellow parishioners, colleagues at work, that you might find strength and comfort in the love and support of each other. And perhaps also through faith. So to pray for John, to pray for you who grieve him most deeply. And thirdly, we're here to give thanks for his life. All 75 years of it. With so much to thank God for in it. Will hear much more from his great friend Johnny Banner and his eulogy at the end. But for now a brief overview. Born on the 18th of May 1948 at Delsey Ingles, an only child. Brought up in in Caitlin and Largs and Portobello. School at Saint John's and Scottish Academy. A trainee administration of finance with Edinburgh City Corporation. And coming in a qualified company secretary. In his mid twenties, a memorable encounter with a young nursing student called Liz Miller, working part time in the Covenanters Pub at the High Street. But I'll leave the rest of the story to Johnny and his eulogy. Marrying her here in Saint John's, 51 years ago on August the twenty-fifth, nineteen seventy3. Celebrating the birth of Nicholas and 8one and Richard in eighty-three. Several moves at work, so living fast in Rosemeath Place, then in Brightons, near Forker, and into Falkirk, then the move south to Hartlepool. Finally, to Pay Nice Drive in 1990. Good jobs and good work. Accounting and auditors, Elliman Travel and Leisure Company Cameron's Brewery, Low and Bonner Dundee, and Edinburgh Risk Management. Um an investment advisory company and one or two others which we'll hear more of. Happy days too with supporting Celtic but perhaps not always happy. As a gardening and hockey, music, very Catholic tastes, Beatles and status quo, the latter of whom we're here in the Creme. The beginnings of ill health But 12 years ago, leading to the amputation of a leg in two thousand and fifteen after an aneurysm in the leg. Montana Ainsley, an increasingly vascular dementia, whether the memory okay initially. And two to 3 years ago, into the western, and the rapid acceleration. So eventually, to Haddington Community Hospital, having lost the power of his legs. 16 months there and out in November 22 and back home. So hard for him and Liz for somebody who had sense of sense of humour as he said rather poignantly to her. I'm not funny anymore. But so resilient. Um I said to Liz the other night. I didn't give ever anointed somebody so often or said the prayer of commendation. Departing to the next life so often either. And these last 17 months at home. And always a privilege to visit. Surrounded as he was by Liz's love and that of the boys. So attentive and devoted. And John's still receiving communion right up until the end. He always had a strong faith. And finally the release on the 12th of March. And even then a long vigil for 4 days. But so much to give thanks for it in his life. His child and schooling, his working life, his marriage to Liz, and the love they shared, and the family they created, as she said last night, the other night, she was, he was such a good, kind, and faithful husband. The great love for his boys and them for him. They say, what a brilliant dad he was. You're much a best friend and very loving. We give thanks too for his courage through his illness. Perhaps above all. we give thanks for the person he was. Gregarius, quick witted, good fun with that lovely sense of humour. Clever, someone who was good to be with. And had a capacity to make people feel special. And for that matter to work a room. Generous, with his time, and somebody who would treat everybody the same. And with the great gift of welcome to. And a man of faith. Here at the vigil mass so often I think faith is the final or the fourth element in a service like this. It's a chance perhaps to pray for faith or a deeper faith or an openness to faith. Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in the resurrection. I don't think anything can take away the pain of grief when somebody deeply love dies. Whoever good a life they've lived. How about much it's a release that faith intercepts for it and the openness to it can give hope and meaning and peace at such a time. I think John himself with his devotion to the mass would be pleased that his funeral takes place on Holy Thursday when we recall the last supper. So, in this mass, we pray for John. Pray for those who grieve him. Pray perhaps for an openness to faith And we give thanks for a wonderful life. We stand We pray for forgiveness, healing, peace. For John and for ourselves. As we say, Lord, have mercy. Lord, have Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Lord, have May almighty God, have mercy on us. Forgive us our sins. And bring us to everlasting life. Amen Let us pray. Listen kindly to our prayers, oh Lord. As our faith in your son, raised from the dead is deepened. So may our hope of resurrection, for your departed servant, John, also find new strength. To our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. One God forever and ever. We sit for the first reading. This is from John chapter three verse one to two. We shall see him as he really is. Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us. By letting us be called God's children and that is what we are. My dear people we are already the children of God. But what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed. All we know is that when it is revealed we shall be like him. Because we shall see him as he really is. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Remain seated as we sing our Psalm. Do not be afraid do not leave for I have I have called you by your name waters I'll be with you you will never seek the in your ways do not be I have and remember do not have redeemed I have to hold you by your you are When you dwell in the exile of the remember you are precious not be afraid I have called you by you are I know my child I am your and I love you I have called you by your name you are We stand to greet the gospel. To you Jesus Come you whom my father has blessed, says the Lord. Take for your heritage, the kingdom prepared for you, since the foundation of the world. To you Jesus The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel. According to Matthew. Glory to you Lord. Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them How happy the poor in spirit Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle. They shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn. They shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right. They shall be satisfied. And be the merciful They shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart. They shall see God. Happy the peacemakers. They shall be called daughters and sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right. Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calamity against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad. For your reward will be great in heaven. The Gospel of the Lord. Could you please sit for the bidding prayers? The end of each prayer, I'll say, Lord, in your gentleness, if you could respond, hear our prayer. Lord, in your gentleness But here at the conclusion of one life. to celebrate, though with great sadness, the beginning of a new life with God. Pray in Thanksgiving The gift of life given to John. And pray Jesus welcome him into the joy of god's kingdom. Lord, in your gentleness. Pray for all who grieve John. The pain of their grief. May be softened by gratitude. Lord, in your gentleness. Pray in Thanksgiving For all who are so supportive of John and Liz and the family in these final years. Especially we give thanks for the carers who visited John Daly in particular, Natabo, Fiona and Natasha. And for the staff in Ward one of these loathing community hospital. For so many friends who visited. But his Eucharistic Minister Katrina. May God continue to work in and through them. Lord, in your gentleness. Pray for all those unable to be with us today. Especially for Grace Beck and for Mavis McBadgen. And we pray in Thanksgiving for all who've come here today to celebrate John's life and all joining us online. That life remain warmly in our hearts always. Lord, in your gentleness. We'd like just to close your eyes and remember John at a happy moment Of which there were so many If there's something you'd like to have said to him, it didn't get the chance. Or simply something you'd like to say to him now. Say it quietly in your hearts. Lord in your gentleness We pray not just for John but for all who've died. Especially for his mum, Madge and Dad John. For Lizzie's mum and dad, George and Betty. For his Uncle Francis and Aunt Bunty, his cousin June, and his friend Barbara Hardy. And for all whom we grieve. We commend them to the tenderness of our God. Lord, in your gentleness We ask Mary to be close to him and to all we love. Living and dead. Hail Mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now. Heavenly Father, we offer you these our prayers. Support us as we travel towards you. May we meet safely in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. We sing our offer tree hymn. The Lord's My Shepherd. I shall my Pray my friends, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to god, the almighty father. The praise and glory of his name and we stand Look favourably on our offerings oh Lord. So that your departed servant John may be taken up into glory with your son. In whose great mystery of love, we're all united. We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. We're now halfway down page five in the Requiem Mass booklet if you wish to follow. The Lord be with you. Lift up your hearts. Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. It is right and just. It's truly right and just. Our duty and our salvation. Always and everywhere to give you thanks. Lord, holy father, almighty and eternal god, through Christ our lord. In him, the hope of blessed resurrection has dawned. Those saddened by the certainty of dying, might be consoled by the promise of immortality to come. Indeed, for your faithful Lord, life is changed, not ended. And when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven. With angels and archangels, with thrones and dominions, and with all the hosts and powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of your glory, as without end, we acclaim. Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and Earth are full of your glory. Hos Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. You are indeed holy, oh Lord. And all you have created rightly gives you praise. For through your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit. You give life to all things and make them holy. You never cease to gather a people to yourself. So that from the rising of the sun to its setting, a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name. Therefore, oh Lord, we humbly implore you, by the same spirit, graciously make holy, these gifts we brought to you for consecration. They may become the body and blood of your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command, we celebrate these mysteries. On the night he was betrayed, he himself took bread, and giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his disciples, saying, take this all of you. And eat of it. For this is my body, which will be given up for you. In similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice And giving you thanks, he said the blessing. And gave the chalice to his disciples, saying, take this all of you and drink from it. For this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me. The mystery of faith Save us, savior of the world. For by your cross and resurrection, have set us free. Therefore, oh Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of Us. With Saint John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene, and with all the saints on whose constant intercession, in your presence, we rely for unfailing help. May the sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, oh lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity, your Pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant Francis, our Pope and Leo, our bishop, the order of bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you've gained for your own. Listen graciously to the prayers of the family whom you summoned before you. In your compassion, oh merciful father, gather to yourself all your children, scattered throughout the world. Remember your servant, John, whom you've called from this world to yourself. Grant that he who is united with your son in death, may also be one with him in his resurrection, When from the earth, he will raise up in the flesh, those who've died, and transform our lowly body, after the pattern of his own glorious body. Our departed brothers and sisters, too, and to all who are pleasing to you, at their passing from this life. Give kind to your kingdom. There we hope to enjoy forever the fullness of your glory. When you will wipe away every tear from our eyes. For seeing you, our god as you are. We should be like you for all the ages and praise you without end. Through Christ our lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that's good. Through him and with him, and in him. Oh God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, forever and ever. Amen we stand and we sing together the prayer that unites all Christians living and dead. Who art in followed me thy kingdom come thy will be done Give us this day our sweet Deliver us, Lord, we pray from every evil. Graciously grant peace in our days, that by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin, and safe from all distress. As we await the blessed hope, and the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles, peace I leave you, my peace I give you. Not on our sins, but on the faith of your church, and graciously grant her peace and unity, in accordance with your will, who live and reign forever and ever. The peace of the Lord be with you always. Let's offer each other a handshake of peace. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. At communion time, if anybody doesn't wish or doesn't feel able to receive communion, please feel warmly invited to come up for a blessing. Just join the communion queue. When you come in front of us, just place your arm across your chest to indicate you'd prefer a blessing. So, anybody who doesn't wish or feel able to receive communion, feel warmly invited to come up for a blessing. Just join the communion queue. When you come in front of us, just place your arm across your chest. Okay, you fairer blessing. Behold the lamb of God. Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the lamb. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof. To say the word and my I, the lord of sea and I have and dark we'll will paint their darkness bright who will bear shall I will I will stand finest till their hearts be sadden myself Can I invite Journey Barry forward to offer the eulogy? Morning everybody. My name is Johnny Barry. I was at school with Johnny from 1955 Until 1965. I can actually remember the first day we met at school It was one of those afternoons we had rugby practice. PE lessons at school and were either a long distance run or rugby practice. The teams as usual were selected in a very haphazard basis. Johnny and I were on opposing sides that afternoon. What happened next? Has stayed with me for nearly 70 years. Somehow, Johnny had possession of the bull and started to run at the smallest guy in the opposing team. I suddenly realised that Cregan had a very nasty streak to his character. I was the smallest guy in the opposing team. At that time Johnny was taller than me and a touch heavier. And made a half-hearted attempt to tackle him, but he ran over the top of me. Just like Jonah Loma did. A few decades later with some opponents in his career. That afternoon Johnny quite literally left his mark on me. Our school was Scottish Academy which was next door to the zoo on Castorfin Road. We enjoyed our time there which had the strange habit of forging long, lifelong friendships. I was a year older than Johnny, but in the early sixties, we started to play a lot of school rugby together in the teens. I was almost delighted that did not have to tackle them again. I also discovered at that time that Johnny was extremely musical. On some afternoons at school, Johnny Basigalupo, Johnny Cregan and myself, the Three Johnnies landed up at one of the outbuildings at school, which had a piano. Johnny Bass played the piano, and Johnny Cregan kept beat by drumming on the piano, top with his hands. That was the spare wheel, because the musical guys kept showing off by singing in harmony. Was always struggling to keep in tune when the chorus came round. But these are happy memories that are still with us. Beatles songs were always a firm favourite at that time. I also realised that Johnny was playing the drums in a rock group which I thought was really cool. I left school in 1965 and think Johnny left school a year later. We both went our separate ways at that time. Johnny's first employer was Edinburgh City Corporation as it was then. And after a few years of studying became a chartered company secretary. In the early seventies, John used to frequent the Covenanters Pub in the High Street after work. It was there he met Liz who was working as a part was working there part time while studying to become a nurse. Jodie was attending a stag party at the pub and having consumed one pint too many decided to ask Liz out for a date. Liz at the time was not fully impressed. Because he was not exactly sober And he was wearing galoshes. Our paths crossed again when some of the Scottish FPs established an FP hockey team. The Scottish team was one of the first teams to take part in a newly established indoor hockey. Tournament at Middlebank in 1974. I think it was seventy-four. Johnny was the goalkeeper and what a superb goalkeeper he was. He was so good that he was selected as the number one keeper for one of Edinburgh's top hockey clubs. The Grange Hockey Club. For about three or four seasons. We touch a little bit in the seventies because Johnny and Liz moved about the country to go to different employers. My coincidence I caught up with Johnny and Liz in the late 90s at a wedding reception which took place in Edinburgh Castle. I then discovered that Johnny was back working in Edinburgh in the financial services profession. I was also working in the same profession but was planning a management buyout with the company that employed me. I decided to recruit Johnny to become our company secretary in year two thousand. Johnny's experience in that field proved to be invaluable. Apart from being a quality professional, he became very popular in the office and always had time to help others whenever it was required. There were quite a few times in the office when Johnny made everyone laugh. But one of my favourite stories is when the office had organised a seminar at a rather prestigious venue on Princess Street. We used to invite a good number of clients to our investment seminar. To which 30 or 40 normally turned up to listen to our guest speakers. After the official presentation all our guests were invited to stay and enjoy a drink with a very nice buffet. At one stage, Johnny was speaking very earnestly to one of our guests about the presentation and asking the client if he'd enjoyed it. The client spoke very enthusiastically about the presentation and politely asked Johnny if this was the only seminar in the office organised throughout the year. Johnny replied with a straight face as usual. Oh no we have another seminar next week. But that is only for a really important clients. The client, some of the funniest side and ended up laughing. My nephew Paul joined the office in two thousand and seven eight. He only stayed with the firm for a few for a couple of years sadly but but when he was informed of Johnny's passing a couple of weeks ago, he kindly sent me a text which I'll read to you now. I was I was honoured to work with Johnny and yourself in two thousand and eight. And I can truly say that I treasure very happy memories of him and of that time even though we were in very uncertain times. Johnny was an understated genius. Extremely humble. Mass ively capable. And above all a fantastic human being who made lives of those who he was around all the better for having him in our lives. Valued his friendship and wisdom enormously. There are few people in the world with his incredible combination of abilities and character. I have one last story of Johnny which he used to tell against himself on a few appropriate occasions. He was working with a firm in Dundee at the time. He was attending a board meeting as as he was company secretary. At the end of the meeting the chairman said Cregan I've now managed to discover that there are 13 clicks in this office. And you're a member of every one of them. What a fitting description of a wonderful character Liz has lost a wonderful husband Nick and Richard have lost their devoted dad Maddie and Rulene have lost her father-in-law Ivy, Ruby, Arwell have lost her grandfather. And we have lost truly a great friend. Thank you Johnny. We stand for the final commendation. And this is on page thirteen in your Requiem Mass booklet. With faith in Jesus Christ, you must reverently cremate the body of our brother, John. Let's pray with the confidence to God, in whose sight all creation lives. With you will raise up in holiness and power. The mortal body of our brother John. He command his soul to be numbered among the blessed. May God grant him a merciful judgement, deliverance from death, and pardon of sin. May Christ the good shepherd carry him home to be at peace with the father. May he rejoice forever in the presence of the eternal king. In the company of all the saints. Going to Sprinkle his coffin with holy water. a reminder of his baptism. And baptism for the Christian is a place that our destiny. Johnny's destiny is to live with God forever. And then there's a sign of respect for his mortal remains. I will incense them. And the incense rising skywards, heavenwards is a symbol of our prayer for him. And for all who grieve him. Now on page fourteen. Saints of god, come to his aid. Come to meet him, angels of the lord. Receive his soul and present him to God the most high. May Christ who called you take you to himself. May angels lead you to Abraham's side. Receive his soul and present him to god the Give him eternal rest, oh lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Receive his soul and present him to god the most high. To you, oh lord, we commend the soul of John, your servant. In the sight of this world, he is now dead. In your sight, may he live forever. Forgive any sins he committed through human weakness. In your goodness, grant him everlasting peace. We ask this through Christ, our lord. Amen. Be a living collection for Alzheimer's Scotland And then the cremation will take place at Seafield. And everybody's warm invited to join the family after that at Ravelston House. Hundred and 1eighty2 North High Street Musselborough. In peace. Let us take John to his place of rest. We'll sing the first, second, and last verse of our final hymn.