Today, I have the honour and privilege to offer words of remembrance for a dear colleague and wonderful friend.  I am not the only contributor.  What you will hear today is a compilation of stories and precious memories of our dear Simone being offered by the staff of St. Philip Neri.

Sometimes I find it hard to tell what I really need.

For example, a pregnant woman (who shall not be named) went to the store on Monday to get one thing.

I have always had a bit of a conflicting view about prayer. For instance, in the Gospel of Matthew (21:22), the writer says “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” I truly believed that.

Easter is full of contrast.  The joyful exultation of praise on Palm Sunday next to the shouts of “Crucify Him” from the same mouths.  A kiss as a sign of betrayal.

Have you ever thought about what heaven would be like?  More to the point, have you ever thought about the sort of body you will have in heaven?

Many months ago, I was preparing for a mission awareness trip to Brazil with a small group of Saskatoon Catholic school teachers.

So, the other day I did something.

I'm sort of proud of it, sort of embarrassed by it, sort of humoured by it.

Have you ever envisioned your own funeral?  What do want people say about you once you’re gone?  Your spouse?  Your children?  Your co-workers?  Your friends?