Mary Ann Fiorenza July 23, 1929 - April 26, 2022 - Mass of Christian Burial
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Mary Ann Fiorenza
July 23, 1929 - April 26, 2022
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, May 2, 2022 10:00 a.m.
St. Anne Catholic Church
Beaumont, Texas
Processional “Here I Am, Lord”
GATHERING RITE
GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODY
As a reminder of Mary’s Baptism, her casket has been sprinkled with
Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of her Baptism,
is placed on the casket.
“If we have died with Christ, we are also to live with Christ in glory.”
Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading Isaiah 25: 6a, 7-9
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 27
Response: "The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom
should I be afraid, of whom should I be afraid?"
Second Reading Revelations 14:13
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Reading Matthew 5:1-12
Homily
Prayer of the Faithful
Response: “Lord, hear our prayer”
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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation of the Gifts “Ave Maria”
Eucharistic Acclamations Holy, Holy, Holy
Mystery of Faith
Great Amen
Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Communion “Taste and See”
Meditation
Prayer After Communion
FINAL COMMENDATION
Invitation of Prayer
Song of Farewell:
PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to her aid. Hasten to meet her angels
of the Lord.
ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HER SOUL AND PRESENT HER TO
GOD THE MOST HIGH.
PRESIDER: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself, and may
the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham.
ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HER SOUL AND PRESENT HER TO
GOD THE MOST HIGH.
PRESIDER: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon her.
ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HER SOUL AND PRESENT HER TO
GOD THE MOST HIGH.
Prayer of Commendation
PROCESSION TO PLACE OF COMMITTAL
Recessional “Songs of the Angels”
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Mary Ann Fiorenza was born on July 23,
1929 to Joseph and Rose Palermo in Port
Arthur, Texas. She entered eternal life on April
26, 2022.
Mary Anne graduated from St. James High
School in Port Arthur, Texas. After graduation,
she went to work in the administrative office of
Jefferson Chemical Co.
On June 7, 1953, Mary Ann married Augustine
James Fiorenza, known as “A.J.”, in Port
Arthur, Texas. She worked with A.J. in all of his
business ventures. A.J. and Mary Ann owned
and operated a grocery store for ten years. Later
they started and operated three liquor stores and
a wholesale liquor business, known as A.J.’s
Discount Liquor Stores, commonly referred to
as “A.J.’s”.
Upon the untimely passing of A.J. Fiorenza at the age of 49, being an astute
businesswoman, Mary Ann continued the operations of A.J.’s Discount Liquor. Although
being a single mother and working 6 days a week was difficult, she made A.J.’s even
more successful. Every customer was special to Mary Ann, and many, many customers
became friends and part of the “A.J.’s family”. She had a great knowledge of wines from
her travels in wineries in California, Italy, France and Germany. Christmas was a special
time, and the store was transformed into a special place. Very special holiday baskets
were made and sold locally and around the world. Those that came to the store during
Christmas remember the festive sounds and conversations, and the smell of gourmet
food from the delicatessen. One could feel the holiday spirit at A.J.’s.
Mary Ann was a founding member of the Jefferson County Chapter of the Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs, and honored with the title Master Sommelier. She was also a member of the
Rotary Club.
Mary Ann was selfless and always willing to help her family, friends, community and
the Church. She lived as our Lord commanded, with love and charity. She put God
and others before herself. Mary Ann always helped those less fortunate, and supported
many philanthropic organizations in her community and around the world. She was part
of the cooking crew for the St. Joseph Alter at St. Anthony Basilica. Mary Ann had a
passion for going on religious pilgrimages.
Mary Ann enjoyed the out of doors, and loved her flower garden. She enjoyed spending
time and traveling with her family, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary Ann is survived by her three daughters, Karen Hicks, and husband Ben, Mary
Donaldson, and husband Kelly, and Sharon McGinnis, and husband Patrick. She is also
survived by her 5 grandchildren, Will Donaldson, and wife Kacy, Grant Donaldson,
and wife Erin, Michelle Davis, and husband R.T., Mary Claire McGinnis and Connell
McGinnis; and her 5 great-grandchildren, Ryder Donaldson, Wyatt Donaldson, Jett
Donaldson, Madilyn Hicks and Maggie Hicks.
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Celebrant Reverend D. Stephen McCrate
Con-Celebrants Reverend Edward “Eddie” Richard, Homilist
Reverend Monsignor Michael Jamail
Reverend Monsignor Salvador J. Culotta
Lectors Mary Claire McGinnis, Kelly Donaldson
Organist Dr. Scott Feldhausen
Cantor Roger Bemis
Pallbearers Ben Hicks, Kelly Donaldson, Pat McGinnis
Will Donaldson, Grant Donaldson, Lance Palermo
Chris Walker, Mark Fiorenza, R. T. Davis
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Interment
Magnolia Cemetery
Beaumont, Texas
Memorial Contributions
St. Anne Catholic Church
2715 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, Texas 77702.
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