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8:45 p.m.
Memorial Day 2020
Welcome to
We also salute all those now serving in the armed forces, and
we lift these prayers for their safety and blessing.
Ringing
of the
The men and women of today's fire service are confronted with a more dangerous
Fireman's Prayer
Memorial Day, I’d like to ask for your help in order to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, this also includes our first responders, fire, city, county and state police who died in the line of duty.
I know how powerful prayer can be. Prayer can lift us up and
give us hope. Prayer can heal and inspire. This Memorial Day, I want you to
join with me and many others in prayer for those who have served our country,
now, and the past.
I invite you to show your love, and respect for our
Veterans, and first responders past, and present, by driving past St. John 's on Memorial
Weekend and to offer a prayer in front of the War Dead Memorial. The memorial
is located at the corner of Hickory and
Division, in Joliet , IL
5:25 a.m. Service at Dawn
There will be a short prayer service that will be streamed at 5:25 a.m. with the tolling of the bells for our deceased veterans. In this ceremony, we will read the names of the fallen and with blessed incense that will be used. The incense
and the smoke symbolizes our prayers rising to the heavens.
8:45 p.m.
The bell and whistle ceremony will be streamed at sundown 8:45 p.m. The bell for firefighters and the whistle for police officers is a
remembrance ceremony that recalls these outstanding heroes as they served their
last tour of duties.
Peace and all good,
Brother Ed Arambasich, OFM
Fire Chaplain
Memorial Day 2020 St. John the Baptist
Welcome to St. John
We also salute all those now serving in the armed forces, and
we lift these prayers for their safety and blessing.
I pledge Allegiance to the Flag (look towards the school)
In the name……
Opening prayer: We
read in Psalm 27:3-4
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though
war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I
may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord, and to seek him in his temple.
Today we bow our heads and our hearts to you, Lord, that we
may remember those who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for their
country. We can never be grateful enough for the sacrifices made for our
country and we are humbled by the willingness of these souls to put their own
lives aside for the benefit of ours. Father their sacrifices will always be in our
hearts that we may never forget the loss of these heroes. (We pray for this in
the holy name of your son Jesus.) Amen.
Holy Water and Incenses
We now will remember (the names of) our fallen hero’s from
the Joliet Fire Department and surrounding towns and our Joliet Police
Department. With the “Last Call” bell ceremony and whistle ceremony.
Bell
Our Father Hail Mary, Glory Be
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine on them, my there souls and all the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal God, lift the hearts of those who carry painful
memories with them every day. We
remember in a special way those who have died serving our country. Watch over our armed forces who serve today,
and bring them home safely. Grant us the
gift of true peace, and give us the courage and wisdom to put an end to all
warfare. Amen.
As we say good night, let us keep in mind the true meaning
of this day, a day of love for God and Country and the remembrance of those who
have gone before us. Amen. In the name…..
WORD OF THANKS!
Many thanks to Honor Guard Commander Bryan Ogrizovich and
his two sons, Will how served who played taps.
Jack rang the church bell and did whistle ceremony. From the tower of St. John the Baptist. Blessings on the Boy Scouts of America
History of the Bell Ceremony
The Bell Ceremony Throughout the fire department history
recalls the life of a firefighter who has answered the final call with the ringing of the “Last Alarm Bell” toll.
As our comrades began there tour of duty, it was the bell
that started the shift. Throughout the day and night, each alarm was sounded by
a bell, which called the firefighter to duty and to place one's life in danger
for the good of All. And when the call had ended, and the alarm served was
completed, it was the bell that rang three times to signal the end.
On this Memorial Day we remember our faithful comrades who
completed their task, there duties well done. Now the bell will ring three
times followed by a pause, with a total of three sets of bells with a pause in-between
in memory of the courageous life and service complete. The bell ceremony began in 1876 in Emmetsburg Maryland ,
USA
Detail Officer Call’s firefighters to
attention Color Guard and/or firefighters called to present arms.
The Bell
Color Guard and/or firefighters called
to order arms.
On Memorial Day Police Officers pay
tribute to there fallen officers with the Whistle Ceremony. The Whistle
ceremony is a simple remembrance that happens every year. It is remembered on
Memorial Day. It begins with the sound of the Whistle three sets of three with
a moment of silence between each set. The whistle was the alarm that offices
would use in asking for assistance. The Police Whistle was invented by Joseph Hudson of Birmingham
England
Taps is played
In the name……
Opening prayer: We
read in Psalm 27:3-4
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though
war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I
may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord, and to seek him in his temple.
Today we bow our heads and our hearts to you, Lord, that we
may remember those who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for their
country. We can never be grateful enough for the sacrifices made for our
country and we are humbled by the willingness of these souls to put their own
lives aside for the benefit of ours. Father their sacrifices will always be in our
hearts that we may never forget the loss of these heroes. (We pray for this in
the holy name of your son Jesus.) Amen.
Holy Water and Incenses
We now will remember (the names of) our fallen hero’s from
the Joliet Fire Department and surrounding towns and our Joliet Police
Department. With the “Last Call” bell ceremony and whistle ceremony.
Our Father Hail Mary, Glory Be
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine on them, my there souls and all the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal God, lift the hearts of those who carry painful
memories with them every day. We
remember in a special way those who have died serving our country. Watch over our armed forces who serve today,
and bring them home safely. Grant us the
gift of true peace, and give us the courage and wisdom to put an end to all
warfare. Amen.
As we say good night, let us keep in mind the true meaning
of this day, a day of love for God and Country and the remembrance of those who
have gone before us. Amen. In the name…..
WORD OF THANKS!
Many thanks to Honor Guard Commander Bryan Ogrizovich and
his two sons, Will how served who played taps.
Jack rang the church bell and did whistle ceremony. From the tower of St. John the Baptist. Blessings on the Boy Scouts of America
The Bell Ceremony Throughout the fire department history
recalls the life of a firefighter who has answered the final call with the ringing of the “Last Alarm Bell” toll.
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Ringing
of the Bell
The men and women of today's fire service are confronted with a more dangerous
work environment than ever before. We are forced to continually change our
strategies and tactics to accomplish our tasks.
strategies and tactics to accomplish our tasks.
Our
methods may change, but our goals remain the same as they were in the past,
to save lives and to protect property, sometimes at a terrible cost. This is what we do,
this is our chosen profession, this is the tradition of the firefighter.
to save lives and to protect property, sometimes at a terrible cost. This is what we do,
this is our chosen profession, this is the tradition of the firefighter.
The fire service of today is ever-changing but is steeped in traditions 200 years old.
One such tradition is the sound of a bell.
One such tradition is the sound of a bell.
In the
past, as firefighters began their tour of duty, it was the bell that signaled
the
beginning of that day's shift. Throughout the day and night, each alarm was sounded
by a bell, which summoned these brave souls to fight fires and to place their lives in
jeopardy for the good of their fellow citizen. And when the fire was out and the alarm
had come to an end, it was the bell that signaled to all the completion of that call. When
a firefighter had died in the line of duty, paying the supreme sacrifice, it was the mournful
toll of the bell that solemnly announced comrades passing.
beginning of that day's shift. Throughout the day and night, each alarm was sounded
by a bell, which summoned these brave souls to fight fires and to place their lives in
jeopardy for the good of their fellow citizen. And when the fire was out and the alarm
had come to an end, it was the bell that signaled to all the completion of that call. When
a firefighter had died in the line of duty, paying the supreme sacrifice, it was the mournful
toll of the bell that solemnly announced comrades passing.
We utilize
these traditions as symbols, which reflect honor and respect on those
who have given so much and who have served so well. To symbolize the devotion
that these brave souls had for their duty, a special signal of three rings, three times
each represents the end of our comrades' duties and that they will be returning to
quarters. And so, to those who have selflessly given their lives for the good of their
fellow man, their tasks completed, their duties well done, to our comrades, they're last
alarm, they are going home.
who have given so much and who have served so well. To symbolize the devotion
that these brave souls had for their duty, a special signal of three rings, three times
each represents the end of our comrades' duties and that they will be returning to
quarters. And so, to those who have selflessly given their lives for the good of their
fellow man, their tasks completed, their duties well done, to our comrades, they're last
alarm, they are going home.
Fireman's Prayer
When I am
called to duty, God
Wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save a life
Whatever be its age.
Wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save a life
Whatever be its age.
Let me
embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Enable me
to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
And hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to
fill my calling
To give the best in me,
To guard my friend and neighbor
And protect their property.
To give the best in me,
To guard my friend and neighbor
And protect their property.
And, if,
according to your will,
While on duty I must answer death's call;
Bless with your protecting hand
My family, one and all.
While on duty I must answer death's call;
Bless with your protecting hand
My family, one and all.
