Anglican Requiem Mass Scheduled to Honor Elizabeth II
St. Timothy Anglican Church in Fort Worth commemorates the life of Elizabeth II by scheduling a September 14, 2022 requiem mass for the repose of her soul.
September 9, 2022
St. Timothy Anglican Church in Fort Worth schedules a requiem mass on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 7 PM, to celebrate the life and work of Elizabeth II.
Elizabeth II, who was the Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England, died September 8, 2022. Her reign surpassed any other British monarch, totaling 70 years and 214 days.
"We invite anyone in the Fort Worth and surrounding areas to join us at St. Timothy Anglican Church to celebrate a requiem mass with us on Wednesday, to honor the life of Her Majesty Elizabeth II."
- The Venerable Lee Stafki, Vicar, St. Timothy Anglican Church
Elizabeth II and the Anglican Communion
Elizabeth II was Head of State in 15 nations other than the UK, many of which were territories served by provinces in the Anglican Communion.
The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, regarded Elizabeth II as a faithful Christian.
"In Her Late Majesty’s life we saw what it means to receive the gift of life we have been given by God and – through patient, humble, selfless service – share it as a gift to others."
- Archbishop Justin Welby
Requiem Mass in the Anglican Communion
A requiem mass, or in Latin a "Missa pro defunctisis," is a mass offered on behalf of the dead, offered for the repose of the soul.
Come to 4301 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76103, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 7 PM, and join the Anglican Diocese of Fort Worth, TX, in offering up the Eucharistic mass for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth II.
"[Requiem] originates from the first words for this rite in the Roman tradition, requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine (“Give them eternal rest, O Lord”)."
- The Episcopal Church
About St. Timothy Anglican Church Fort Worth
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
[John 1:5]
St. Timothy Anglican Church in Fort Worth, TX is a community passionate about community outreach and growing disciples of Jesus Christ. Since 1955, the parish community has advocated for and served the people of Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
Our mission is to create well-formed evangelists of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us on Sundays for worship at 10 AM at 4301 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76103.