English-Language Memorial Service for Maryknoll Sister Joyce Quinn

2 September 2000

Three memorial services were held in Phnom Penh for Maryknoll Sister Joyce Ann Quinn who died 4 August 2000. The first was at the community health center in Boeung Pun Tum where Joyce worked. The second was held at the Khmer church in Phnom Penh for the Khmer-speaking community. This third one was at the regular Saturday evening liturgy of the English-speaking international Catholic community.

Receiving prayer cards for Joyce The Khmer memorial service was held in the Russian Cultural Center, the usual Saturday evening liturgy venue for the English-speaking Catholic church in Phnom Penh. Here people pick up memorial cards in the lobby.
Lighting the candles before the service Sr. Regina Pellicore lights the candles before the service as the Filipino music group waits to start.
Sr. Regina offers a reflection about Joyce Sr. Regina read sections from the letter traditionally read at Maryknoll sisters' funerals.
Nick Saumweber Nick Saumweber, son of former MMAF lay missioner parents, reads the intercessions.
Fr. Jim Noonan was priest celebrant for the liturgy Maryknoll Father Jim Noonan was the priest celebrant for the liturgy.

See also the Memorial Service with the Khmer-speaking Community


Go to the Memorial Service at Boeung Pun Tum
Go to the Memorial Service with the Khmer-speaking Community
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