Celebrating the Life of

R AYMOND R. M ACK Sunrise

August 23, 1927 Sunset

March 26, 2023

Services held:

Thursday, April 13, 2023 Kappa Alpha Psi Ceremony 10:30 a.m. Memorial Mass - 11:00 a.m. ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH 6131 Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana Fr. John McCaslin Officiating

Mass of Christian Burial ENTRANCE HYMN “How Great Thou Art” Ritual Song # 730 GREETING Priest: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit.

LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Acts 10:34-43: The word of the Lord. “Thanks be to God.” Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful Refrain: The Lord is kind and merciful; Slow to anger, rich in Kindness, the Lord is kind and merciful. Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11: The word of the Lord. “Thanks be to God.” Dialogue at the Gospel: Priest: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 The Gospel of the Lord. “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.” HOMILY PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Please respond: “Lord, hear our prayer.”

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS: “Gift of Finest Wheat” Ritual #1028 INVITATION TO PRAYER Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. PREFACE DIALOGUE Priest: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right and just.

Mass of Christian Burial Holy, Holy, Holy Memorial Acclamation Great Amen The Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God INVITATION TO COMMUNION Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. If you would not normally receive communion at a Catholic mass, but would like to receive a blessing, please come forward with your arms crossed in front of your chest. COMMUNION SONG “Taste and See” Ritual # 1031 MEDITATION: “Ave Maria” SONG OF FAREWELL: “May the Angels Be Your Guide” May the angels be your guide, may they lead you into paradise, and take you home to the new Jerusalem. There is one thing I ask of God; for this I long, for this I hope: to dwell in the house of God every day of my life. When I cry out, hear my voice. Have mercy Lord, and answer me. Do not cast me away in anger, for you are my help. I shall see God’s goodness, forever dwell with the living. Hope in God, and take heart; place your trust in the Lord. RECESSIONAL SONG: “All Creatures of Our God and King” Ritual # 706

A mercy meal will be served at St. Monica Catholic Church immediately following the military honors at Washington Park North Cemetery.

Acknowledgment The family of Raymond R. Mack wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, prayers, flowers and other expressions of kindness and concern extended to us in our time of sorrow. May God Bless You All.

O bituary

RAYMOND R. MACK was born on August 23rd, 1927, in Lexington KY to Ella and Raymond Mack and departed this life on March 26, 2023. Raymond attended elementary and high school in the Fayette County school system in Lexington, KY and then went on to start his college education. Raymond was called to serve his country as part of the US Army which interrupted his college year. After serving 2 years and one year in the Reserves he returned home to finish his education at Kentucky State College in Frankfort KY. While attending college he met Patricia Brown who was also a student at Kentucky State. After graduating from college, the couple got married and a few years later had a daughter, Raymali Mack. The family moved to Indianapolis, IN where the two of them worked until retirement. Raymond worked with the federal government; first at the Finance Center and later as a civilian at Ft. Benjamin Harrison as Morale Support Director and then as a Business Analyst. Raymond ushered at Saint Monica church for several years and was a faithful member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Raymond had a variety of interests during his lifetime. He was an avid tennis player in his younger years; he was also a licensed HAM radio operator (call letters: WA9GDO) and was a talented photographer. He also helped supervise the escorts for several of the AKA sponsored cotillions. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Patiricia Mack and daughter, Raymali Mack and a host of other loving friends.

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