Diocese of York Prayer Diary - April 2015 Wednesday 1st April Wednesday of Holy Week Thursday 2nd April Maundy Thursday Friday 3rd April Good Friday Saturday 4th April Easter Eve Sunday 5th April Easter Day Monday 6th April Monday of Easter Week Tuesday 7th April Tuesday of Easter Week Wednesday 8th April Wednesday of Easter Week Holy Week As we remember Jesus being anointed at Bethany, we pray that we too might be extravagant in our demonstration of our love for God and for others. We pray that we might reach out to those who feel unloved by God and His Church without fear of what others might think. Diocese of Mumias (Kenya). Bishop Beneah Salalah Holy Week Please pray for all renewing their ordination promises, and for the ministry of healing in the diocese. Giving thanks for the Holy Eucharist, pray that we may serve after the example of Christ’s love. Diocese of Mundri (Sudan). Bishop Bismark Avokaya Holy Week Please pray for all the Christian Churches of Jerusalem, and for all those working for peace and reconciliation in that region. Pray for God’s mercy and blessing upon all the people of the Holy Land. For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation, thy mortal sorrow, and thy life’s oblation; Thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion, for my salvation. Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee, I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee, think on thy pity and thy love unswerving, not my deserving Diocese of Muyinga (Burundi). Bishop Paisible Ndacayisaa Holy Week Please pray for all those to be baptized and/or confirmed, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in the faith in which they have been baptized. Diocese of Mytikyina (Myanmar). Bishop John Zau Li Easter Day—Resurrection of our Lord We rejoice with the whole church throughout the world in the glorious resurrection of Christ. With our sisters and brothers in our link dioceses in South Africa, and with one another, we proclaim, ‘Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!’ If ye be risen Christ, seek the things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1. Bishopthorpe Palace The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, Chief of Staff: The Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Chaplain Researcher: The Revd Dr Daphne Green, Domestic Chaplain: The Revd Richard Carew, and all the Staff at the Office of the Archbishop of York. Please pray for the Archbishop and for all the staff working in support of the Archbishop’s ministry in the Diocese, Province and Nation. Diocese Nagpur (North India). Bishop Paul Dupare Guisborough Deanery Rural Dean: The Revd Rachel Harrison As a deanery we strive to grow together in mutual respect as we serve our Lord in this area. Please pray that as we welcome new clergy into the deanery we will grow in our communion with each other. We continue to thank God for the work of our retired clergy. Diocese of Nairobi (Kenya). Bishop Joel Mwangi All Saints, Skelton with Upleatham, St Aidan, Boosebeck and St Chad’s Lingdale Clergy: The Revd Valerie Haynes, Retired clergy: The Revd Geoff Wood, Churchwardens: George Eddon, Geoff Scott, Anne Jefferson Give thanks for the generosity of others who have given financial assistance to our mission and Children and young people’s work. Give thanks for the growth of our young people’s club and those who run it. Pray for mission, growth and spiritual enlightenment across the Plurality. Pray for a holy and fruitful Eastertide. Diocese of Nakura (Kenya). Bishop Joseph Muchai Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the Reverend Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 Thursday 9th April Thursday of Easter Week Friday 10th April Friday of Easter Week Saturday 11th April Saturday of Easter Week Sunday 12th April 2nd Sunday of Easter St Margaret, Brotton Parva Clergy: The Revd Jonathan Rhodes, Churchwardens: Sue Hood, Dennis Housam, PCC Secretary: Kath Cuthbert, PCC Treasurer: David Jackson We continue to pray, and give thanks, for our Worship, Work and Witness; giving thanks for all that has been and praying for what will be. We pray for guidance as we begin the process of Restoration and Reordering of our Church Building so that the Sacred Space may be a place of Worship and Community Hub. We pray too for our working relationship with the four schools of the Village. Diocese of Nambale (Kenya). Bishop Joseph Muchai Christ Church, Coatham and All Saints, Dormanstown Clergy: Vacancy We give thanks for all those who have given out so much during the vacancy and look forward to welcoming our new Vicar, the Revd Rebecca Haughty, on Tuesday 28th April. Please pray for our Churchwardens and all involved in leadership as we look to the future with faith and hope. Diocese of Nambale (Kenya). Bishop Josiah Were All Saints Easington, St Michael’s, Liverton, St Hilda’s, Liverton Mine Clergy: The Revd Marian Gardner, Reader: Susi Strang-Wood, Churchwardens: Harold Jones, Edwin Snowdon, John Ward, Karen Ward Please pray with thanks to Children in Need for funding our youth work for another year- Praise the Lord. Also pray for our new venture Afternoon Tea once a month for the elderly and lonely in Liverton Mines to bring people together. For both ends of the spectrum to be catered for thanks be to God for the vision. Diocese of Namibia (Southern Africa). Bishop Natanael Nakwatumba St Nicholas, Guisborough Clergy: The Revd Alison Phillipson, Retired Clergy: The Revd Richard Bracknell, Readers: Bryan Sandford, Denis Teasdale, Readers in Training: Sue Hill, Geoff Hill, RPA's: Karen Keen, John Simmonds, Churchwardens: Beryl Jackson, Dave Harpham Please pray for us as we seek new ways to be relevant to newcomers and our community. Please pray for our work with children and their families as we work to draw them into regular worship with us, and also our work with schools especially through our forthcoming schools week - Open Door. Pray that as a congregation we may all work together to grow in our faith, discipleship and fellowship. Diocese of Namirembe (Uganda). Bishop Wilberforce Luwalira Monday 13th April St Cuthbert, Kirkleatham, St Hilda, Kirkleatham Clergy: Vacancy, Lay Assistant: Sr Anita Smith OHP, Reader: George Featherston Please pray for the Parish of Kirkleatham during it's current vacancy. Please pray for the ministry in the parish and especially for the childrens service Fun@Four designed to encourage children and young families into the church. Diocese of Nandyal (South India). Bishop Eggoni Pushpalalitha Tuesday 14th April St Leonard Loftus in Cleveland, St Helen Carlin How with Skinningrove Clergy: The Revd Adam Gaunt, The Revd Keith Atherley, Reader: Jeanne Parncutt. Churchwardens: Cynthia Sakelaropoulos, Jeanne Parncutt, Kath Marshall, Malcolm White. Please pray particularly for our New Sunday School in Loftus, which is reaching out in mission to the children and young people of our Benefice. Diocese of Nasik (North India). Bishop Pradip Kamble Wednesday 15th April St Mark, Marske in Cleveland Clergy: The Revd David Tembey, Churchwardens: Sue Sotheran, Ian Cook Please give thanks for the arrival of our new Vicar. We give thanks too for all those who have worked so hard during the recent vacancy. Please pray for us as we look forward to the spring and summer and developing our outreach amongst children and young people. Diocese of Natal (Southern Africa). Bishop Rubin Phillip Thursday 16th April Isabella Gilmore, deaconess, 1923 St Cuthbert, Wilton Reader: Christine Hill, Church Wardens: Doreen Brighton, Dorothy McKenna, Recognised Parish Assistant: Ed Evans We offer grateful thanks and prayers for the retired clergy of the deanery whose generous help and support enables us to continue. Please pray that we continue to grow in grace and that we are able to meet the challenges that we face. Pray also that we may not become so burdened that we cease to find joy in worship. National Indigenous Bishop (Ontario, Canada). Bishop Mark MacDonald Friday 17th April St Peter, Redcar Clergy: The Revd Rachel Harrison, The Revd Nicola Penn-Allison, Readers: Chris Bowers, Claire Todd, Sister Pam, Retired Clergy: The Revd Bruce Harrison, The Revd Stephen Fisher, The Revd Alison Fisher. We give thanks for the opportunity to engage with the wider community as we try to reach out in love and fellowship through the luncheon club and Foodbank. We pray for the consolidation of new ventures at St Peter's. Navajoland Area Mission (VIII, The Episcopal Church). Bishop David Bailey Saturday 18th April Emmanuel, Saltburn-by-the-Sea with St Thomas, New Marske Clergy: The Revd Adam Reed, The Revd Adam Young, The Revd Julie Smith, Readers: Margaret Bennett, Jeni Pringle, Matthew Sigsworth, Olwyn Cooke Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the new plurality of Saltburn & New Marske. May your Holy Spirit fill the clergy, church wardens and all the church members with wisdom and kindness in these early days of working together. Give to all your people the courage to share the Good News of Jesus with gentleness and compassion, that your kingdom may grow in these parishes. Diocese of Ndokwa (Bendel, Nigeria). Bishop David Obiosa Sunday 19th April SPIDIR Please pray today for the SPIDIR Spiritual Direction Course and all the participants and leaders. We give thanks for all that has happened in this second year so far, and pray that as the course draws to a close at the end of 2015 all may have had their faith in Jesus deepened. Diocese of Nebbi (Uganda). Bishop Alphonse Watho-kudi 3rd Sunday of Easter Monday 20th April Diocesan Retirement Officers The Revd Brian Harris, The Revd Anthony Lindsay, The Revd David Cook. Give thanks for their ministry - often the only contact pensioned clergy have if they are no longer 'operational' and likewise clergy widows who often feel isolated. Give thanks for the contribution pensioned clergy still make to the worship of the Church and without whose ministry many congregations would have fewer services. Pray for the welcome of the parishes where they live. Diocese of Nebraska (VI, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Scott Barker Tuesday 21st April North Holderness Deanery Rural Dean: The Revd James Grainger-Smith We are thankful for the Deanery Lent Course - led by the Ven Andy Broom - and pray that it may produce good fruit throughout our parishes. We are also grateful for the developments in Lay Ministry across the Deanery - and pray for sensitivity to God's Holy Spirit as we look for this to develop. Diocese of Nelson (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia). Bishop Victor Ellena Anselm, abbot, archbishop, teacher of the faith, 1109 Wednesday 22nd April Effective Governance in a CE school Please pray for all those attending the course tonight on Effective Governance in a CE school led by the Diocesan Board of Education. Please give thanks for all those who offer themselves in this vital ministry, and pray that more people may take up the challenge to get involved in their local schools. Diocese of Nevada (VIII, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Dan Edwards Thursday 23rd April St Bartholomew, Aldbrough , St Giles, Goxhill, All Saints, Mappleton, St Alban Withernwick Clergy: The Revd Anne White, Churchwardens: Christine Longstaff, Kath Moore, David Smith, Brian Rhodes, Ruth Skinner, RPA: Antoinette Little We give thanks for the life and worship of these small communities and especially those attending the Pilgrim Course. Please pray for the challenges faced by this rural coastal Benefice as it seeks to find ways of nurturing those outside the regular worshipping community. Pray too for the young families who attend our parents and toddlers group (Little Fishes). Diocese of New Busa (Kwara, Nigeria). Bishop Israel Amoo George, martyr, patron of England, c.304 Friday 24th April Mellitus, bishop, 624 Seven Martyrs of the Melanesian Brotherhood, 2003 Saturday 25th April Mark the Evangelist Sunday 26th April 4th Sunday of Easter Monday 27th April Christina Rossetti, poet, 1894 Tuesday 28th April Peter Chanel, missionary, martyr, 1841 Wednesday 29th April Catherine of Siena, teacher of the faith, 1380 Thursday 30th April Pandita Mary Ramabai, translator, 1922 St Margaret Long Riston, All Saints Rise, St Augustine Skirlaugh, St James Ellerby, St Mary Swine, St Michael’s Catwick, St John the Baptist, Bewholme, St Lawrence, Sigglesthorne Clergy: The Revd Andy Simpson, Retired Clergy: The Revd Lawrence Trender, Readers: Malcolm Head, Helen Wastling, Catherine Drake, Ordinand in training: Maureen Desborough. Following the creation of our new Plurality, please pray for: the leadership teams in each parish as we seek to work more closely together; the new benefice pastoral care team; our ministry to Wedding couples and Baptism families and the work of our co-ordinator; our new initiatives in children and young peoples’ ministry; the work in our three Church schools and for the planned community outreach and fundraising events that will take place over the coming months. Pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance as we seek new ways of showing God's love in our communities and in fulfilling our roll as stewards of beautiful and ancient places of worship. Diocese of New Guinea Islands (Papua New Guinea). Bishop Allan Migi Parishes of Beeford with Lissett & Dunnington, North Frodingham, Foston on the Wolds, Brandesburton and Leven Clergy: The Revd James Grainger-Smith, Readers: Shirley Hebden, Malcolm Head, Ann Railton We rejoice in the launching of our laity-led Pastoral Care Team. We pray that this will quickly become an established and effective expression of the love of Christ in this place. Diocese of New Hampshire (I, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Robert Hirschfeld St Lawrence Atwick, St Nicholas Hornsea Clergy: The Revd Phil Lamb, Readers: Janet Armstrong, Martin Welch, Retired Clergy: The Revd Canon Sydney Fox, Churchwardens: Barbara Booker, Janet Armstrong, Belle Gilbert, Anne Marks, Sally Hammond. For prayers: We ask for God's work within our hope to start a Job Club and Addiction support programme with Alcoholics Anonymous. Diocese of New Jersey (II, The Episcopal Church). Bishop William Stokes Archdeacon for Generous Giving and Stewardship David Butterfield has been in this role since last June. He travels across the whole Diocese meeting with PCC members, speaking at Deanery Synods, Clergy Chapters, and other meetings. Pray that he will have the wisdom and the sensitivity to know how best to encourage and advise Church Leaders (lay and ordained) in their different settings. Pray that as Churches use “Giving in Grace”, it be an inspiring and effective resource. Diocese of New Westminster (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada). Bishop Melissa Skelton Diocesan Board of Finance Chair: Maureen Loffill Please give thanks for the amazing generosity of the people of the Diocese of York in honouring their pledges to the Common Fund in the first year of transition to Freewill Offers and in capturing the dynamic Vision of Generous Churches Making and Nurturing Disciples. Please pray for the growing understanding of mutual support and resourcing as we continue to realise that Vision. Please pray for the renewal and revival of Wydale Hall as the new team seeks to strengthen its spiritual heart. Diocese of New York (II, The Episcopal Church ). Bishop Andrew Dietsche Diocese of Manchester The Rt Revd David Walker Please pray for the diocese as it undertakes a wide consultation in its strategic review that the vision of a healthy church, transforming communities becomes a reality and we live up to our calling to be a people of prayer, faith, hope and love, grace, holiness and mercy. Diocese of Newala (Tanzania). Bishop Oscar Mnung’a Manchester Cathedral Dean: The Very Revd Rogers Govender We give thanks for the ministry of Canon Alma Servant over the past year and pray for her as she begins her (early) retirement since March. We pray for the leading of God's Spirit as we seek to be a mission shaped Cathedral. We ask God's blessing on our Development Project as we develop our fabric for mission and transforming service. Diocese of Newark (II, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Mark Beckwith
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