BRATTLEBORO -- The Liturgy of Christian Burial for Lucille L. Mercier was celebrated Thursday morning at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church on Walnut St.The Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda was celebrant, assisted on the altar by Edmund Maloney, lay ecclesial minister.Music for the Mass was provided by the St. Michael's Church Choir who sang entrance hymn, “Amazing Grace.”The pall was placed on the casket by Susan Mercier Wilson and Pauline Mercier Tougus, both daughters.The Old Testament reading from the Book of Wisdom and the New Testament reading from Romans were both read by Gail Stankiewicz. Rev. Nyabenda gave the Gospel reading from the St. Matthew.The choir then sang responorial psalm, “My Soul is Longing For Your Peace” and presentation hymn, “How Great Thou Art.”The congregation joined in reciting the prayers of the people, and the Lord's Prayer.The offertory gifts were presented at the altar by Robert and Bernice Dominique, close friends of the Mercier family.Special music for the Mass featured soloist Regina Reffi singing Communion hymn, “Ave Maria.”Words of Remembrance were offered by Bernice Dominique, who spoke of Mrs. Mercier's wonderful sense of humor and her love for music, dancing and time shared with her family.The congregation then joined in singing, “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” The song of farewell was “The Hand of God Shall Hold You.”The Mass concluded with the final commendation and incensing of the casket. The recessional hymn was, “I Call You to My Father's House.”A reception followed the services held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Brattleboro Aerie #2445, on Chickering Drive.Serving as pallbearers were Raymond H. Mercier, Richard P. Mercier, and Michael Mercier, all sons, Matthew L. Mercier, Timothy M. Mercier, Raymond F. Mercier, and Timothy Donovan, all grandsons.On Wednesday evening at the funeral home, Rev. Nyabenda conducted a Catholic prayer service.Mrs. Mercier, 76, of Route 9 in Marlboro, died Jan. 20, 2008, at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.Arrangements were under the direction of the ATAMANIUK FUNERAL HOME.u