Coronation celebrations
THE CHAPLAINCY of Ss Peter and Paul, Torrevieja is preparing with great excitement for the coronation of King Charles III on May 6.
“The coronation is a time of great rejoicing and celebration, and our church will be commemorating this historical and spiritual event on three days over the coronation weekend,” said Father Richard A. Seabrook
On Friday, May 5 at 11.30, there will be a special Mass in English at La Siesta church, on Calle Granados, in La Siesta urbanisation, to pray for His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort as they prepare to go to Westminster Abbey for the coronation.
“Whilst all the pageantry and ceremony are spectacular, with great processions of coaches, at the heart of the coronation is a great act of worship, a celebration of the Eucharist, the crowning and the most sacred act – that of the anointing,” said Father Seabrook.
“This is why we come together before the coronation to pray for the King and Queen and also that we may be prepared spiritually for the day of the coronation.”
On Sunday, May 7 at 11.30,
the Holy Eucharist at La Siesta church will give thanks for the coronation and special prayers will be offered with hymns of praise to God. All are invited to both services.
Then on the Monday, May 8 we will have a ‘great Coronation Celebration’ noted Father Seabrook, with a big bring and share afternoon tea, best crown competition, a Victoria sandwich competition for the men and a coronation quiz, complete with a cava toast to their majesties.
All are invited to this event, but please contact Sue Brassington at councillorlosbal cones@gmail.com if you would like to come and join in the fun.
The Coronation Celebration begins at 16.00 and will take place outside La Siesta church.
Father Seabrook commented: “The death of her late Majesty the Queen last September showed how important the monarch is for us and now we anticipate with joy the coronation and the sense of coming together in celebration this brings. I do hope those who would like to celebrate the coronation will join us. Everyone is welcome. God save The King!”
Further information can be found on the church’s Facebook page @anglicantorrevieja