Requiem Mass Canon Anthony P. Ford 23 December 2017 St. Anastasia Catholic Church St. Augustine, Florida
Canon Anthony P. Ford Date of Birth: 9 December 1939 Ordained Priest: 23 May 1964 Entrance Into Eternal Life: 15 December 2017 Requiem Mass Saturday, 23 December 2017 St. Anastasia Catholic Church St. Augustine, FL Celebrant: Most Reverend Paul Hendricks, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark Concelebrants: Most Reverend Felipe J. Estévez, S.T.L. Bishop of St. Augustine Reverend Timothy M. Lindenfelser, J.C.L. Pastor, St. Anastasia Catholic Church Reverend Arbo Lekule Diocese of Southwark Clergy of the Diocese of St. Augustine Deacon of the Word: Ronald Gagné Deacon of the Eucharist: Santiago Rosado-Rodriguez Master of Ceremonies: Deacon George Murati k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Reception of Canon Ford At The Church Greeting Sprinkling With Holy Water Placing Of The Pall Processional Hymn: #511 Jesus, Remember Me Placing of Christian Symbols The Lord s Prayer Prayer Visitation k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
Requiem Mass The Introductory Rites Gathering Hymn: Lord, When You Came Greeting Penitential Act Collect The Liturgy Of The Word First Reading: Malachi 3:1 Mrs. Joan Palmer Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 Mrs. Joan Palmer Gospel Acclamation Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a Homily: Father Timothy M. Lindenfelser, J.C.L. Universal Prayer Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of the Gifts: Jason & Emily Jaudon, Harrison Maurice Ave Maria The Offertory The Eucharistic Prayer: The Glendalough Mass k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
The Lord s Prayer Breaking Of The Bread Communion Hymns: Prayer After Communion Remarks: The Communion Rite I Am The Bread Of Life Panis Angelicus Reverend Arbo Lekule & Jeremy Maurice Most Reverend Felipe J. Estévez, S.T.L. Most Reverend Paul Hendricks, D.D. Invitation To Prayer Signs and Song of Farewell: Prayer of Commendation Blessing and Dismissal Recessional: Final Commendation Saints Of God Come To His Aid #977 In Paradisium Salve Regina {sung by the clergy under the portico} K k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Please Join Us For A Reception In St. Anthony Hall
Canon Tony Ford was ordained a Catholic priest on May 23, 1964, for the Archdiocese of Southwark, England. He began serving in the Diocese of St. Augustine during the winter months in 2000. He provided the parishes in St. Augustine assistance in taking care of the spiritual needs of the faithful. In 2014, he celebrated his golden jubilee as a priest while in St. Augustine. Several priests were in attendance, including some of his brother priests from Great Britain. Father Tony served as a priest in parishes for more than 50 years and held several positions with the Archdiocese of Southwark, for which he received many accolades. He was a certified counselor in marriages and marriage preparation. He served eight years as a national training officer for Marriage Care, formerly known as the Catholic Marriage Advisory Council. He also served as Episcopal Vicar for marriage and family life and as the European training officer for the Ministry to Priests. For 10 years, he was a visiting professor of pastoral theology at St. John's Senior Seminary. He was appointed Canon of the Archdiocese of Southwark. He earned his bachelor's degree in human relations from the Richmond Fellowship in England and a master's degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University in Chicago. Father Tony considered his role as a marriage counselor to be a highlight of his priestly experiences and a major contribution to Church members. He is survived by his brothers, Philip and Nicholas; sisters, Veronica and Patricia; and his extended loving family of Jeremy, JoAnn, Emily, Harrison, Eli, Harvey, Sue, Benjamin and Alexander Maurice. k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
Adoro Te Devote St. Thomas Aquinas O Godhead hid, devoutly I adore Thee, Who truly art within the forms before me; To Thee my heart I bow with bended knee, As failing quite in contemplating Thee. Sight, touch, and taste in Thee are each deceived; The ear alone most safely is believed: I believe all the Son of God has spoken, Than truth's own word there is no truer token. God only on the cross lay hid from view; But here lies hid at once the manhood too; And I, in both professing my belief, Make the same prayer as the repentant thief. Thy wounds, as Thomas saw, I do not see; Yet Thee confess my Lord and God to be; Make me believe Thee evermore and more; In Thee my hope, in Thee my love to store. O Thou memorial of our Lord's own dying! O living bread, to mortals life supplying! Make Thou my soul henceforth on Thee to live, Ever a taste of heavenly sweetness give. O loving Pelican! O Jesu, Lord! Unclean I am, but cleanse me in Thy Blood! Of which a single drop, for sinners split, Can purge the entire world from all its guilt. Jesu, whom, for the present, veil'd I see, What I so thirst for, oh! vouchsafe to me; That I may see Thy contenance unfolding, And may be blest Thy glory in beholding. Amen
Thank You The Archdiocese of Southwark The Diocese of St. Augustine Knights of Malta Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas More Council 7121 The Parish Staff of St. Anastasia Faith & Family Fellowship Team The Liturgical Ministers of St. Anastasia Craig Funeral Home Donations in memory of Canon Ford should be made payable to: Holy Family Hospital Foundation 2000 P Street, NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036