Monday 23rd Women’s Ministry Diocese of York Prayer Diary - September 2013 September Dean of Women’s Ministry: The Revd Elaine Bielby Please give thanks for all in ministry, ordained and lay. Please also pray for members of General Sunday 1st Bishopthorpe Palace Synod and all involved in seeking a way forward on the many issues they consider, including September The , The Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr . women in the episcopacy. 14th Sunday Chief of Staff: The Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Chaplain Researcher: The Revd Dr Daphne Green, Diocese of Southern Nyanza (Kenya). James Ochiel after Trinity 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 Tuesday 24th Archdeacon of East Riding September ministry in the Diocese, Province and Nation. David Butterfield Diocese of Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa). Bishop Raphael Hess In October, David will have led Parish Visitations to all 198 churches in the Archdeaconry, meeting with every Church Council to discuss their mission and ministry. Please pray for God’s guidance as Monday 2nd Guisborough Deanery he revises the format of these from November with a focus on spiritual renewal. Pray too for David September Rural Dean: The Revd Rachel Harrison, Lay Chair: Pat Rutherford, Deanery Synod Secretary: Claire as he speaks on Ephesians at the 5 sessions of Bible Extra at Cherry Burton in October. Martyrs of Soderman, Deanery Financial Adviser: Dr Richard Henbest Diocese of Southern Ohio (V, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Thomas Breidenthal Papua New Our deanery comprises parishes covering the urban areas to the south of industrial Teesside, the Guinea, 1901, villages to the north of the North Yorkshire Moors National park, and coastal communities of the Wednesday 25th South African Link September 1942 North Yorkshire Coast. The diverse nature of the deanery means that the joys and difficulties of Coordinator: The Revd Canon John Ford Lancelot Andrewes, the very different parishes are a constant reality. Pray that as we grow in understanding of one bishop, spiritual Please pray for our link dioceses of Cape Town, Saldhana Bay and False Bay in South Africa and for another and in mutual appreciation we will support and sustain one another in all that lies ahead. writer, 1626. Sergei Archbishop Thabo, Garth, Raphael and Margaret. We give thanks for the recent visit of of Radonezh, Diocese of Salisbury (Canterbury, England). Bishop Nicholas Holtam monastic reformer, Bishop Margaret to the Diocesan Clergy Conference. Please pray for Archbishop Holgate School as teacher of the faith, they prepare for a return visit to the Diocese of Capte Town in 2014. Tuesday 3rd All Saints, Skelton with Upleatham, St Aidan, Boosebeck and St Chad’s Lingdale 1392 Diocese of Southern Philippines (Philippines). Bishop Danilo Bustamante September Ember Day Clergy: The Revd Valerie Haynes, Retired Clergy: The Revd Geoff Wood, Churchwardens: George Gregory the Eddon, Geoff Scott, Anne Jefferson. Thursday Great, bishop, Give thanks for the love, loyalty and support of the parishes during what has been a difficult time. 26th September teacher of the Wilson Carlile, The Rt Revd Give thanks for all the Retired Clergy who have tirelessly supported the Plurality to enable all founder of the We look forward to the episcopal of the Venerable , and the faith, 604 services to happen. Pray for a return to normality, and a united focus on mission and ministry. Church Army, 1942 beginnings of his ministry with us. We pray that God would prepare, guard, and empower him and Diocese of Sambalpur (North India). Bishop Pinuel Dip

his wife Heather as they take on new roles in a very different part of the world. We pray too for Wednesday 4th St Margaret, Brotton Parva God’s blessings on his wife Heather. We pray for the clergy and people of the diocese, that we September Clergy: The Revd Jonathan Rhodes would be open to all God wishes to bring us through the ministry of Julian as together we pray and Birinus, bishop, Please pray for our continued growth together as and People; for our worship, work and work for the growth of God’s kingdom and God’s church here in Lancashire. 650 Diocese of Southern Virginia (III, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Herman Hollerith our witness. We pray for guidance as we begin the process of discerning the future role of St Margaret's Church Building as a building fit to serve God in Worship as well as a building open to Friday 27th the Community to serve God in service to them. September Vincent de Paul, Dean: The Very Revd Christopher Armstrong Diocese of San Diego (VIII, The Episcopal Church). Bishop James Mathes founder of the Lazarists, 1660 Thursday 5th All Saints Easington, St Michael’s, Liverton, St Hilda’s, Liverton Mine Ember Day Diocese of Southwark (Canterbury, England). Bishop Christopher Chessun September Clergy: The Revd Marian Gardner, Churchwardens: Karen Ward, Jon Ward, Harold Jones, Edwin Snowdon, Part‐time Youth Worker: Ann Lennon. Saturday 28th Diocese of Liverpool September We pray for the continued success of our work with children in Liverton Mines both Youth and Ember Day Vacancy Breakfast clubs, We pray also for the success and funding of our new venture to have an We pray we continue to grow in Christ as we work to discern who God is calling to be our next “afternoon tea” club for the older members of the community. We pray for a way forward in Bishop of Liverpool. We give thanks for the continued unity of our diocese under the leadership of working with the young people of Easington. Bishop Richard Blackburn and the varied, innovative ministries serving a diverse, challenging area. Diocese of Santiago (Philippines). Bishop Alexander Wandag Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham (England). Bishop Paul Butler Friday 6th Christ Church, Coatham and All Saints, Dormanstown Sunday 29th September September Pray for all those parishes participating in ‘Back to Church’ Sunday today, that many more people Clergy: The Revd Alison Phillipson, Churchwardens: Margaret Hammond, Jason Greenwood, Carol Michael and All will be welcomed into our churches this weekend and rediscover their faith. Allen Gardiner, Upton, Syd Taylor. Angels Diocese of Southwestern Virginia (III, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Neff Powell missionary, As our rewiring and relighting project comes to an end in Christ Church we give thanks to God for founder of the those who have worked so hard and given so generously, especially people from the local Monday 30th Liverpool Cathedral September South American community. We pray that we can build on this good will for the future. We continue to pray for the Jerome, translator, Dean: The Very Revd Dr Pete Wilcox Mission Society, work of the Church Shop in the community of Dormanstown as we seek to serve and make God's teacher of the faith, This autumn, following three months of consultation, the Chapter of Liverpool Cathedral will 1851 love known for all people. 420 finalise a Strategic Plan which will define its mission in the coming decade. Please join us in Diocese of Sao Paulo (Brazil). Bishop Roger Bird praying for an openness to the guidance of the Spirit, and for a combination of boldness and wisdom in Christ’s service. Saturday 7th St Nicholas, Guisborough Diocese of Spokane (VIII, The Episcopal). Bishop James Waggoner September Clergy: Vacancy, The Revd Luke Tillett, Retired Clergy: The Revd Richard Bracknall, Churchwardens: Julie Duffy, David Harpham, Readers: Canon Bryan Sanford, Dennis Teasdale. Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact Please pray for our whole church community as we seek to follow a path that will lead us to grow Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 and live and work together as faithful disciples of Christ. Diocese of Saskatchewan (Rupert’s Land, Canada). Bishop Michael Hawkins

Sunday 8th St Cuthbert, Kirkleatham and St Hilda, Redcar September Tuesday 17th Beverley Minster (St John and St Martin) St Leonard Molescroft, St Paul, Tickton (LEP), St 15th Sunday Clergy: The Revd Malcolm Jackson, The Revd Billy Barnes, Sister Anita Smith(OHP), Reader: George September after Trinity Featherston, Retired Clergy: The Revd David Lambert, The Revd John Wilcox. Hildegard, abbess, Peter Woodmansey and All Saints, Routh Please pray for the parish of Kirkleatham. Pray for our work in the five schools, Hospital, and visionary, 1179 Clergy: The Revd Jeremy Fletcher, The Revd Valerie Clarke, The Revd Rachel Young, The Revd Residential homes in the parish and the Almshouses and Chapel at the Sir William Turner Hospital. Fiona Mayer‐Jones, Readers: Peter Beynon, David Jefferson, Diana Watkins, Gill Pickford, Alison Also for the plans for a new worship Centre, and our mission to a regenerating community. Doolan, Lyn Kenny. Retired Clergy: The Rt Revd David James, The Revd Canon Terry Munro, The Diocese of Sebei (Uganda). Bishop Augustine Salimo Revd Peter Abell, The Revd Roger Chapman, The Revd Irene Shaw. Please pray for the Mission of each church in their own and very different settings; also the ‘fresh Monday 9th St Leonard Loftus in Cleveland, St Helen Carlin How with Skinningrove September expression’ Minster Way Network. As ministry with youth and children grows, please pray for Charles Fuge Clergy: The Revd Adam Gaunt, The Revd Keith Atherley, Readers: Jeanne Parncutt, Gill Fisher vision and energy for the task. We give thanks for good links with our local schools and among Lowder, priest, Please pray for our Benefice as we continue to build and strengthen our links with the local local churches of all denominations working together in mission in this area. 1880 community here in East Cleveland. Diocese of Southeast Florida (IV, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Leopold Frade Diocese of Sekondi (Ghana) (West Africa). Bishop John Otoo Wednesday 18th St Mary’s Beverley & Chaplain of Bishop Burton College Tuesday 10th St Mark, Marske in Cleveland September September Clergy: The Revd Becky Lumley, Retired Clergy: The Revd Ron Duffield, Reader: Steve Clarke, Clergy: The Revd Janet Fife Churchwardens: Judith Fleming, Chris Hairsine, Chris Munday, Lavinia Raynor Please pray for our work with children and young people and for all our worship and witness. Pray Please pray for St Mary's Primary School. Pray too for those who have recently that all may be built up in their faith and love of God. come to faith and are starting a new journey with Christ; for the continued growth of the 11.15 Diocese of Seychelles (Indian Ocean). Bishop James Yin Song Service and for a consolidation of previous growth; for all new mission opportunities including– Wednesday St Thomas, New Marske and St Cuthbert, Wilton Alpha, Messy Church, Holiday Clubs and good pastoral care offered at baptism, weddings and 11th Vacancy, Reader: Olwyne Cook funerals; for the re‐emergence of the ministry of healing at St Mary's. September Diocese of Southeastern Mexico (Mexico). Bishop Benito Juarez-Martinez Please pray for all those taking on extra responsibilities in the vacancy as we continue the life and work of the Church. Thursday 19th St Nicholas Beverley Diocese of Shinyanga (Tanzania). Bishop Charles Ngusa September Theodore, Clergy: The Revd Richard Walker Thursday St Peter, Redcar archbishop, 690 We give thanks for all those who have taken on extra responsibilities during the recent vacancy. 12th Please pray for the Revd Richard Walker as he settles in to the parish and for the rest of the team September Clergy: The Revd Rachel Harrison, Readers: Chris Bowers, Julie Smith, Claire Todd Please pray for us in all our work of mission, both at home and abroad. Please pray for us as we seek as we seek to make Christ known in all that we do. imaginative ways forward in our faith and discipleship. Diocese of Southern Brazil (Brazil). Bishop Orlando de Oliveira Diocese Shyira (Rwanda). Bishop Laurent Mbanda Friday 20th St Michael, Cherry Burton, St Mary, Dalton Holme, St Mary, Etton September Friday 13th Emmanuel, Saltburn-by-the-Sea John Coleridge Clergy: Vacancy, Reader: Helen Gill, Retired Clergy: The Revd Paul Davies, Church Wardens: Rob September Patteson, bishop, Stanley, Liz Hargreaves. John Clergy: The Revd Adam Reed, The Revd Adam Young, Readers: Margaret Bennett, Jeni Pringle, and companions, Please pray for new growth across all our churches and for all those who are taking on extra Chrysostom, Matthew Sigsworth , Churchwardens: Anne Findlay, Steph Hanczik. martyrs, 1871 bishop, Remember in particular the on going ministry in the schools, through 'Open the Book' assemblies responsibilities during the vacancy that started recently. teacher of the Diocese of Southern Highlands (Tanzania). Bishop John Mwela faith, 407 and the Thursday lunchtime drop‐in. Also pray for the members and ministry of the newly established PCC working groups, in the areas of worship, pastoral care and mission. Saturday 21st St Mary’s, Lockington, All Saints Lund, St Leonard’s, Scorborough & St Catherine’s, Diocese of Sialkot (Pakistan). Bishop Samuel Pervaiz September Matthew, Apostle Leconfield Saturday 14th Diocesan Retirement Officers and Evangelist Clergy: The Revd Liz Marshman, Retired Clergy: The Revd Vivienne Lucas, Reader: Dorothy September Prescott, Churchwardens: Gill Fawcett, Brian Beeney, Rosalind Walker, Christine Lazenby, Celia Holy Cross Day The Revd Brian Harris, The Revd Canon Edwin Newlyn, The Revd Anthony Lindsay Give thanks and pray for the Retirement Officers, for all pensioned clergy and the contribution some Ashley, Jim Bloom, Rona Johnson, Ken Hoggarth still make to the life and worship of this Diocese; for their spouse and all clergy widows especially Please pray for our four village churches as they review their relevance and ministry within their those who feel isolated; for the welcome and care of the Incumbents of the parishes where they live community contexts and set priorities; for an effective stewardship programme; for our schools; and the local congregations where they worship. for Liz’s half time role in the development of Beverley Deanery; for some administrative support. Diocese of Sittwe (Myanmar). Bishop James Min Deng Give thanks for supportive church members, new folk, slowly evolving lay teams involved in worship, the developing pastoral care and the families work including Messy Church and Satellite Sunday 15th The Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust September Cafe Church. 16th Sunday Director: Dan Finn, Administrator: Mandy Potter, Young Leaders Award Representative: Julia Mole Diocese of Southern Malawi (Central Africa). Bishop James Tengatenga. after Trinity Please give thanks for the success of the Young Leaders Award and for all the 10,000 young people Sunday 22nd St Peter, Rowley, St Michael, Skidby, All Hallows, Walkington, Bishop Burton who have already taken part. Please pray for the team as we seek to keep up with demand from September Primary and Secondary schools for the Young Leaders Award, that young people may be encouraged 17th Sunday after Clergy: The Revd Canon Angela Bailey, The Revd Ruth Newton. Readers: John Donald, Colin and equipped to be the change that they want to see. Trinity Belsham, Peter Campion, Christine Hill. Retired clergy: The Revd Canon Catherine Durnford, The Diocese of Sokoto (Kaduna, Nigeria). Bishop Augustine Omole Revd Canon Richard Frank, The Revd Marjorie Hill, The Revd Robin McDowall. Give thanks and pray for those who work to build community in our villages; please pray for our Monday 16th Beverley Deanery September Year 7 children in the transition to secondary school; pray for all whose work takes them away Ninian, bishop, Rural Dean: The Revd Jeremy Fletcher, Lay chair: Rodney Barton from home and those who have no work; pray for all who preach and lead Bible study. c.432 . Please pray for all who work at County Hall; for all school governors; give thanks for the arts Diocese of Upper Shire (Central Africa). Bishop Brighton Malasa Edward festivals that draw so many visitors to the town and the churches. Pray that our welcome might Bouverie Pusey, priest, speak of the Kingdom of God. 1882 Diocese of South Western Brazil (Brazil). Bishop Francisco Da Silva