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JOSEPH ROBINETTE “BEAU” BIDEN, III February 3, 1969 May 30, 2015 Mass of Christian Burial

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Celebrant reverend leo j. o'donovan, s.j. president emeritus, In Choir his eminence theodore cardinal m ccarrick archbishop emeritus of washington his excellency most reverend carlo maria vigano, jud apostolic nuncio of the holy see to the his excellency most reverend w. francis malooly, dd bishop of the diocese of wilmington, de In The Presence Of his eminence archbishop demetrios of america greek orthodox archdiocese of america right reverend wayne wright episcopal diocese of delaware rabbi michael beals congregation beth shalom, wilmington, de the reverend dr. silvester beaman bethel african methodist episcopal church, wilmington, de the reverend dr. gregory jones westminster presbyterian church, wilmington, de Musicians , soloist ciarán sheehan, soloist jesús morales, cello sergeant first class roger blanchard, trumpet Choral Groups st. anthony parish choir northern delaware chapter of the gospel music workshop of america Readers naomi biden finnegan biden maisy biden missy owens Pallbearers jim biden frank biden jack owens cuffe owens jamie biden Offertory Gift Bearers rob buccini chris d’amato finnegan biden maisy biden 80280 Biden Mass Program HALF FOLD WHITE_half fold 6/5/15 7:43 AM Page 3

Introductory Rites entrance hymn bring him home greeting & opening prayer Liturgy Of The Word first reading wisdom 4:7-14 responsorial psalm psalm 23 second reading 2 corinthians 5:1, 6-8 gospel john 11:17-27 homily father o’donovan

Liturgy Of The Eucharist presentation of the gifts offertory hymn ave maria eucharistic prayer Communion Rite the lord’s prayer sign of peace communion hymns amazing grace on eagle’s wings here is our praise be not afraid time to say goodbye eulogies general raymond odierno chief of staff, u.s. army (legion of merit presentation) the honorable president of the united states meditation ‘til kingdom come

final commendation cardinal m ccarrick Concluding Rites recessional battle hymn of the republic

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Prayer Of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love where there is injury, pardon where there is doubt, faith where there is despair, hope where there is darkness, light where there is sadness, joy;

O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive it is in pardoning that we are pardoned and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

The Biden family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and prayers.

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