Mass of Christian BurialWednesday, March 7, 2018 11:00 a.m.St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Nederland, Texas

Gene ShawJanuary 26, 1933 - March 3, 2018

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ENTRANCE PROCESSION

Processional “Amazing Grace”

GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODYAs a reminder of Gene’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 WORDFirst Reading Wisdom 3:1-9

RESPONSORIAL PSALMPsalm 23

“The Lord is My Shepherd”

Second Reading Romans 8:31-35, 37-39

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN John 14:1-6

HOMILY

Prayers of the Faithful Response: “Lord, hear our prayer”

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTPreparation of the Gifts “Be Not Afraid”

COMMUNION RITEHoly, Holy, Holy + Mystery of Faith

Great Amen + Our Father + Lamb of God

Communion “One Bread, One Body” Mediation “Ave Maria”

Prayer After Communion

FINAL COMMENDATIONPRESIDER: 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.

Recessional “On Eagles’ Wings”

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Gene Shaw, 85, of Nederland, died Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was born on January 26, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas to Lois Mae Biermortt Shaw and Valdie Clinton Shaw.

Gene graduated from Nederland High School and later from Lamar University. He served

in the United States Marine Corps and achieved the rank as Captain. Gene retired from DuPont after thirty-three years of service. He was involved in A.C.T.S. and in the Knights of Columbus. Gene was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Gail Gesser Shaw; children, Mike Shaw and his wife, Glenda, of Vidor; Erik Shaw and his wife, Stacie, of Nederland; and Lori Shaw of Nederland; grandchildren, Michael, Morgan, and Mackenzie Shaw, all of Nederland and Jessica Marcantel and her husband, Justin, of Vidor; two great-grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Celebrant Reverend John H. Hughes Con-Celebrant Reverend Monsignor Dan MalainPlacing of the Pall Erik Shaw, Mike Shaw, James Woodson Gerard Delahoussaye, Todd Delahoussaye Gift Bearers Jessica Marcantel, Michael Shaw Morgan Shaw, Mackenzie ShawLectors Gerard Delahoussaye, Todd DelahoussayeEucharistic Ministers Lois Smith, Shirley Harrington, Jerry Smith Cantor Chris MarzeAccompanist Blinda Gaspard Pallbearers Steve Graffagnino, Jerry Smith, Don Albanese Macky Brown, Leo Begnaud, Jerry Sourdellia Dan Herrington+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

EntombmentOak Bluff Memorial Park

Port Neches, Texas

Memorial Contributions St. Charles Catholic Church Remodeling Program

130 Hardy AvenueNederland, Texas 77627

~Knights of Columbus #5145

315 Hardy AvenueNederland, Texas 77627