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Wednesday St Peter, Helperthorpe, St Andrew, Kirby Grindalythe, St Mary West Lutton, St Andrew 24th Weaverthorpe, St Mary Wharram le Street Bartholomew Diocese of York Prayer Diary --- August 2011 the Apostle Clergy: The Revd Andy Bowden, The Revd Peter Bowes , The Revd Dr Quentin Wilson. Monday 1st York Minster Pray for the benefice as a new ministry begins after an extremely long interregnum, and as collaborative links with the Malton parishes are developed. The Very Reverend Keith Jones Diocese of Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa), Bishop Raphael Hess Please pray for all the staff of “York Minster Revealed”, especially how we fascinate our visitors with the story of faith on this site through the centuries. For our allies in this, the Trustees of the Thursday 25th St John the Baptist, Acklam, St Mary Birdsall, All Saints Burythorpe, St Andrew Langton, St York Minster Fund, the Project Board and the team of technical experts who help us. For the Nicholas, North Grimston, All Saints Settrington, Leavening Chapel, St Mary Westow work beginning on the restoration of the central panels and stonework of the east front. The Revd Jenny Hill York Diocese Year of the Environment: Pray that we might be granted the space and time to We pray for those who are being called to lead worship in our Parish, and give thanks for Eric reflect on our impact on the environment as we enjoy our holiday season. Thompson, Reader, who for many years has travelled from his own Parish to West Buckrose to lead Diocese of Quebec (Canada, Canada), Bishop Dennis Drainville Evensong. We give thanks also for the continued ministry of Norman Lewis at our Wednesday communion. We pray for the Pastoral Team, and the variety of ministries that they perform. Tuesday 2nd Hull Deanery—Central and North Hull Diocese of Salisbury (Canterbury, England), Bishop David Stancliffe Area Dean: The Revd Paul Smith, Deanery Finance Adviser: Mr I R Nightingale Church of England Schools in the Hull Deanery: Archbishop Sentamu Academy, Hessle All Friday 26th Castle Howard Chaplaincy Saints’ Infant, Hessle All Saints’ Junior. Primary Schools: North Ferriby, Alderman Cogan’s, The Revd John Richardson Newland St John, St Andrew’s, St James’, Kirk Ella St Andrew (affiliated) Castle Howard attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to find peace and refreshment in Diocese of Quincy (Province V, USA), Bishop John Buchanan the house and grounds. We give thanks for all who work to maintain this beautiful place and who help in any way to make each visit memorable, and for all opportunities of love and service. Wednesday 3rd St Mary Cottingham Diocese of Sambalpur (North India), Bishop Christ Das Clergy: The Revd Paul Smith, The Revd Andrew Bigg Diocese of Rajasthan (North India), Bishop Collin Theodore Saturday 27th Diocese of Sheffield Monica, mother The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft Thursday 4th St Cuthbert of Augustine of Jean-Baptiste Hippo, 387 Vianney, curė d’Ars, Clergy: The Revd John Cowan, Churchwardens: Margaret Connell and Pam Robinson. Diocese of San Diego (Province VIII, USA), Bishop James Mathes spiritual guide, Please give thanks for the encouraging start to our monthly 'Messy Church' service and pray for 1859 Sunday 28th Sheffield Cathedral the continued development and fruitfulness of this work. Please pray for wisdom and guidance as 10th Sunday we seek to establish a youth group. The Very Reverend Peter Bradley after Trinity Diocese of Rayalaseema (South India), Bishop K B Yesuvaraprasad Please pray for Sheffield Cathedral's Archer Project, social care work with rough sleepers and the vulnerable on the streets of Sheffield. Pray for the project's more than 1,000 clients as they work to Friday 5th St John Newland find a secure place to live and employment. Please give thanks for the growth of the Cathedral Oswald, king, Clergy: The Revd Melvin Tinker, The Revd Lee McMunn, Reader: David Norton congregation, and pray for the success of our new mission action plan. martyr, 642 Pray for Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC) Pray for our continued passion for evangelistic outreach and the use of the newly developed Diocese of Santiago (Philippines), Bishop Alexander Wandag ‘Identity Course’. The development of our Community Action Programme and the arrival of our Community Action Minister–Jake Belder—from the USA. Especially to help those in financial Monday 29th Pray for all those who have gathered at Christian festivals over the summer, thinking of the debt. The continued growth of our student ministry at Hull University—particularly for the Beheading of programme for Freshers in the Autumn that many will be reached with the Gospel. That our John the Baptist Greenbelt festival that finishes today. Diocese of San Joaquin (Province VIII, USA), Bishop Jerry Lamb congregations will grow in maturity, godliness and numbers. Diocese of Recife (Brazil), Bishop Sebastiao Soares Tuesday 30th Diocese of Carlisle John Bunyan, Saturday 6th spiritual writer, The Rt Revd James Newcombe St Mary’s Sculcoates Transfiguration of 1688 We are currently working on the implementation of our ‘Vision and Strategy’ for 2011 – 20 entitled Our Lord Priest in Charge: The Revd John Leeman, Reader: George Birch, Churchwardens: Aileen Brooks, ‘Growing Disciples’. Please pray for our clergy and lay leaders as they develop ‘Mission Action Plans’; John Young our new Bishop of Penrith, Robert Freeman, as he prepares to join us in October; and the Please pray for our PCC and congregation that we may be blessed with courage and fortitude to forthcoming appointment of a new Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness. carry out the work of Christ with good heart and enthusiasm to the benefit of all who turn to us Diocese of Sao Paulo (Brazil), Bishop Roger Bird for help. Pray also that our congregation will continue to expand especially from the Sculcoates immigrant population. Wednesday Carlisle Cathedral 31st Diocese of Rejaf (Sudan), Bishop Michael Lugor Aidan, bishop, Very Reverend Mark Boyling missionary, Give thanks for the generous local support received to allow the Chorister outreach programme to Sunday 7th Holy Trinity, Holy Apostles, Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull 651 7th Sunday after continue and to grow; for the vital contribution made by volunteers to many parts of the Cathedral’s Trinity Clergy: The Revd Dr Neal Barnes, The Revd Matt Woodcock, the Revd Irene Wilson life; for the quality pastoral care being offered. Pray for Our outward facing agenda—efforts to Reader: Sam McGaw engage with the wider community/partnership work with YMCA; for our plans to enhance Give thanks: for new people, for Matt Woodcock and Irene Wilson arriving as Curates, for the interpretation to visitors and to work with hard to reach audiences. work amongst homeless people. Please pray for: our new discipleship courses, the building of Diocese of Sapele (Nigeria), Bishop Blessing Erifeta fellowship amongst a gathered church family through social events as well as worship, for the Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the Reverend discerning of leadership gifts within the church to help build a new team of committed lay people. Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 Diocese of Remo (Province of Lagos, Nigeria), Bishop Michael Fape Monday 8th St Alban, Kingston Upon Hull Tuesday 16th Southern Ryedale Deanery Dominic,, priest, founder of the Order of Clergy: The Revd David Jago, The Revd James Rosie, Reader: Liz Donaldson, Churchwardens: Graham Rural Dean: The Revd Peter Bowes, Reader: Charles Ward Preachers, 1221 Nettleton, Tony Bishop There are 8 Church of England schools in the deanery and more community schools, with most of which Give thanks for the generosity and commitment of our regular congregation and for our current the churches have excellent contacts. Pray that we make best use of those contacts which are often the financial stability. Pray that we may find additional funding to complete improvements to our church most effective way of contacting the young. Pray for this rural deanery at a time of change, with a new building. We give thanks for contacts with local schools and with families seeking baptism. Pray for Rural Dean, two new incumbents, a benefice about to become vacant, as we try to plan for the future. guidance and insight that these contacts may be effectively followed up. Church of England Primary Schools in the Southern Ryedale Deanery: Foston, Hovingham , Sand Diocese of Renk (Sudan), Vacant Hutton, Settrington All Saints’, Sherburn, Terrington, Weaverthorpe, West Heslerton. Diocese of Rochester (USA) (Province II, USA), Bishop Prince Singh Tuesday 9th St Mary, Lowgate Mary Sumner, founder Wednesday 17th St Andrew Rillington, St Martin Scampston, St Hilda Sherburn, All Saints Thorpe Bassett, All of the Mothers’ Union, Clergy: The Revd Michael Hills 1921 We offer prayer and hospitality to all who live, work or visit the city centre. Our “Open Hospitality” Saints West Heslerton, St John the Baptist, Yedingham programme provides friendship, refreshments and a few moments of respite from the worries of the Clergy: Revd Judy Duke world. Many of our people have suffered critical illness which has curtailed our activities and placed Diocese of Rockhampton (Queensland, Australia), Bishop Godfrey Fryar extra burdens on others. Pray for our congregation and friends who maintain our pastoral ministry and for our ecumenical partner churches’ “Inspire” initiative. Thursday 18th St Michael, New Malton Diocese of Rhode Island (Province I, USA), Bishop Geralyn Wolf Clergy: The Revd Peter Bowes, The Revd Ian Robinson, The Revd Dr Quentin Wilson, The Revd Andy Bowden, Retired clergy: The Rt Revd John Habgood, The Revd Bernard Brownbridge, The Revd David Wednesday 10th St Michael and All Angels, Orchard Park Bayley, The Revd Rachel Benson, The Revd Canon Simon Wright, the Revd Canon Bill Ankers, Reader: Laurence, deacon, Mrs Lyn Morris, Church wardens: John Rummel, Romey Willis.