Roy Douglas Gonzalez March 30, 1968 - August 24, 2022 - Mass of Christian Burial

Roy Douglas Gonzalez
 March 30, 1968 - August 24, 2022
            Mass of Christian Burial
      Friday, September 2, 2022 10:00 a.m.
            St. Anne Catholic Church
                 Beaumont, Texas

Processional 		       “How Great Thou Art” #432

                            GATHERING RITE

    GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODY
    As a reminder of Roy’s Baptism, his casket has been sprinkled with
    Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of his 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                                             Job 19:1, 23-27

    Responsorial Psalm		 Psalm 23
    		Response: “Shepherd Me, O God” #459

    Second Reading                                       Philippians 4:13-14

    Gospel Acclamation

    Gospel Reading                                           Matthew 9:9-13

    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			                  “One Bread, One Body” #337

Meditation

Prayer After Communion

                   FINAL COMMENDATION
Invitation of Prayer

Song of Farewell:
PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to his aid. Hasten to meet him angels
		           of the Lord.
ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM 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 HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO
		             GOD THE MOST HIGH.

PRESIDER:      Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light
		             shine upon him.
ASSEMBLY:      RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO
		             GOD THE MOST HIGH.

Prayer of Commendation

PROCESSION TO PLACE OF COMMITTAL
Recessional			       “On Eagle’s Wings” #437
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Roy Douglas Gonzalez passed away on August 24, 2022, at
 the age of 54. He was born on March 30, 1968, the eldest child
 of Roy and Margaret Gonzales.
 He was an avid hunter and loved hunting anything and
 everything. Doug started hunting at a young age with his dad
 and passed his love for hunting to his sons. His happiest days
 were at the deer lease with his dad and sons. Anyone who knew
 him, knew his pride and joy were his two boys. He enjoyed
 watching both boys play his favorite sport – golf.
 Doug is survived by his wife, Tina Wells Gonzalez; sons,
 Tyler Gonzalez and Hunter Gonzalez; stepson, Jacob Wells;
 stepdaughter, Jessica Wells; parents; sisters, Kay Walker
 (Slate), Julie Artaza (Nicolas), Christy Gonzales; brothers,
 Gregory Gonzales; nephews, Christian Walker and Nicolas
 Roy Artaza; and nieces, Caroline Walker, Julianna Artaza and
 Ava Artaza.
 He is preceded in death by his nephew, Noah Rand.
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Celebrant		          Reverend D. Stephen McCrate
Placing of the Pall  Tina Wells Gonzalez, Tyler Gonzalez
			                  Hunter Gonzalez, Jacob Wells, Jessica Wells
Gift Bearers		       Caroline Walker, Julianna Artaza, Ava Artaza
Lectors		            Kay Walker, Julie Artaza
Eucharistic Minister Bryan Dishman
Organist		Dr. Scott Feldhausen
Cantor			Judy Serio
Pallbearers		        Slate Walker, Christian Walker, Nicolas Artaza
			                  Danny Phelan, Rick Roedahl, Francisco Lopez
			Sean McKinley
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                              Interment
                      Forest Lawn Memorial Park
                           Beaumont, Texas

       Please sign Mr. Gonzalez’s guest book and share your memories at
                            broussards1889.com