Daily Intercessions

APRIL 2021

Welcome to the Cathedral’s intercessory prayer leaflet.

There are several cycles of prayer included here: • the cycle of prayer helping us to pray for the worldwide Church; • the Diocesan cycle of prayer which includes parishes, schools, sector ministry and Diocesan staff; • a Minster cycle of prayer which helps us to focus prayer for the wider community as well as the roads and streets of the parish.

1 THURSDAY – MAUNDY THURSDAY As we recall the events of the Last Supper, we dedicate ourselves afresh to servant ministry as we follow the example of our Servant King For the Church’s growth in love and unity Rampton Hospital Retford (Tim Pownall-Jones) Adams Row, Appletree Close, Arnold Avenue, Archers Field

2 FRIDAY – GOOD FRIDAY We stop and adore the sacrifice made by Jesus. Thank you, Lord. Thanksgiving for the sacrifice of the Cross Huthwaite, All Saints (Charlie Maiden) Archway Cottages, Asquith Mews, Avondale Lane, Becher’s Court

3 SATURDAY – Easter Eve A day of waiting as we remember all those whose life feels like it is ‘on hold’, whatever the reason For those who are waiting Kirkby-in-Ashfield, St Wilfrid (Vacant: Area Dean: Fiona Shouler, Lay Chair: Liz Marshall; Clergy: Kevin Charles, Churchwardens: Kate Hurt, Brian Vardy) Brackenhurst: Nottingham Trent University, School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

4 SUNDAY – EASTER DAY Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For the Minster community, and for our diocese Church of Sweden: Diocese of Uppsala, Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Bishop Karin Johannesson Birchwood Close, Bishop’s Drive, Bramley Close, Brinkley

5 MONDAY – Monday of Easter Week Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For architects and planners Brook Walk, Burgage Close, Burgage Green, Burgage Lane

6 TUESDAY – Tuesday of Easter Week Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For the mentally ill Byron Gardens, Canons Close, Caudwell Close, Chatham Street

7 WEDNESDAY – Wednesday of Easter Week Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For young couples newly married and those marking anniversaries Chimes Meadow, Church Street, Cottam’s Close, Crafts Way

8 THURSDAY – Thursday of Easter Week Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For those who are terminally ill Crew Lane, Crink Lane, Diocesan offices at Jubilee House

9 FRIDAY – Friday of Easter Week Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For new patterns of training for Christian ministry Dornoch Avenue, Dover Street, Dudley Doy Road, Dunham Close

10 SATURDAY – Saturday of Easter Week Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For integrity and truth in public life The Churches: Baptist, Methodist, Riverside, Our Lady of Victories

11 SUNDAY – The Second Sunday of Easter Thanksgiving for the Resurrection For the Minster community, and for our diocese Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Aalborg, Bishop Henning Toft Bro Easthorpe, Farthingate, Farthingate Close, Fern Close

12 MONDAY For victims of crime Fiskerton Road, Galley Hill Road, Glenfields, Greet Park Close

13 TUESDAY For musicians Linby, St Michael; Papplewick, St James (Trevor Raaff) Halam Road, Harvey’s Field, Heywood Close, Hillcrest

14 WEDNESDAY For artists Ravenshead, St Peter (Kate Byrom) Hopkiln Lane, Hockerwood Lane, Humberstone Road, King Street

15 THURSDAY For those struggling at college and university SECTOR MINISTRIES: Trinity Hospital Retford (Richard Lewis) Kings Court, Kirkby Close, Kirklington Road, Lower Kirklington Road

16 FRIDAY – Isabella Gilmore, Deaconess, 1923 For parish and community workers Selston, St Helen; Westwood, St Mary (Fiona Shouler, Adrian Dempster, Lee Gordon) Leeway Road, Lowes Wong, Leeks Close, Manor Close

17 SATURDAY For youth workers Skegby, St Andrew; Stanton Hill, All Saints; Teversal, St Katherine (Peter Chantry) (Churchwardens: Roy Allin, Mary Whitbread, Eleanor Greaves, Philip Osborne, John Caunt, Rosemary Singleton) Market Place, Marrison Way, Maythorne, Normanton

18 SUNDAY – The Third Sunday of Easter For the Minster community, and for our diocese St Mellitus College East Midlands; Director: David Emerton The Lutheran Church in Great Britain: Bishop Tor Berger Jørgensen Meadow View, Merryweather Close, Metcalfe Close, Monckton Drive

19 MONDAY – Alphege, , Martyr, 1012; George Gordon Byron, Nottinghamshire poet, patriot of Italy and Greece, 1824 For teamwork Sutton-in-Ashfield, St Mary Magdalene (Vacant; Area Dean: Fi Shouler) Newstead Deanery (Lay Chair: Claire Mackenzie; Churchwardens: John Naylor, Tim Guy) Newark Road, Normanton Road, Norwood Gardens

20 TUESDAY For those who grieve Sutton-in-Ashfield, New Cross Community Church (Julie Cotterill) Care Homes: Caudwell House, Minster View, Southwell Court

21 WEDNESDAY – Anselm, Abbot of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher, 1109 For interpreters of the faith EAST BINGHAM DEANERY (Area Dean: Stephen Hippisley-Cox, Lay Chair: Steve Gelsthorpe) Norwood Park, Nottingham Road, Nursery End, Orchard Close

22 THURSDAY For MPs Bingham, St Mary and All Saints (Jon Wright) Palace View, Palmers Court, Park Lane, Park Terrace

23 FRIDAY – George, Martyr, Patron of , c. 304 For the Scouts Association and the Girl Guides, and their leaders Car Colston, St Mary; Screveton, St Wilfrid; Flintham, St Augustine of Canterbury (Ruth Colby) Petticoat Lane, Pinewood Close, Pollards Lane, Potwell Close

24 SATURDAY – Mellitus, Bishop of , first Bishop at St Paul’s, 624; The Seven Martyrs of the Melanesian Brotherhood, Solomon Islands, 2003 For the Cathedral Chief Operating Officer Cotgrave, All Saints; Owthorpe, St Margaret (Paul Massey) Private Road, Queen Street, Raysmith Close, Ridgeway

25 SUNDAY – The Fourth Sunday of Easter For the Minster community, and for our diocese The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham (Paul Williams) Church of Sweden: Diocese of Gothenburg, Bishop Susanne Rappmann Ropewalk, Ruby Court, Sheppards Row, Silvey Avenue

26 MONDAY – Mark the Evangelist For judges and magistrates East Bridgford, St Peter; Kneeton, St Helen (Ruth Colby) Springfield Road, Shady Lane, Station Road, Stenton Close

27 TUESDAY – Christina Rossetti, Poet, 1894 For writers Broughton Sulney, St Luke; Hickling, St Luke; Kinoulton, St Luke; (Paul Massey, Maggie Woodward) Tatham’s Orchard, Templemans Way, Teresa Terrace, The Combes

28 WEDNESDAY – Peter Chanel, Missionary in the South Pacific, Martyr, 1841 For librarians Bunny with Bradmore, St Mary the Virgin; Keyworth, St Mary Magdalene; Stanton-on-the-Wolds, All Saints (Tom Meyrick) The Jubilee, Upton Road, Wands Close, Westgate

29 THURSDAY – Catherine of Siena, Teacher of the Faith, 1380 For local government Radcliffe-on-Trent, St Mary; Shelford, St Peter and St Paul (Mark Tanner, Ben Evans) Vicars’ Court, Wakeling Close, Woodland Drive

30 FRIDAY – Pandita Mary Ramabai, Translator of the Scriptures, 1922 For children who attend the Minster, and their families West Hucknall St Peter and St Paul (Vacant; Area Dean: Fi Shouler) Newstead Deanery (Lay Chair: Claire Mackenzie; Churchwardens: Jan Dakers, Darren Wilkinson) Holy Trinity parish, incl. Westhorpe, Becketts Field, Chatsworth Avenue For members of the Minster community who do not live in the parish

PRAYERS

A PRAYER FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS

Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

More prayers for use during the pandemic can be found here.

THE FOUNDATION PRAYER

Almighty God, you have made us members one of another in the mystical body of your Son: grant your grace to Paul, Bishop of this Diocese; to the Cathedral Chapter; the College of Canons; the Cathedral Council; to all members of this Foundation; and to all who work and worship here. Give them the spirit of wisdom and love, that they may live to your glory, to the furtherance of the work of the Church in this place at this Diocese, and in union one with another; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world with end. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR RECONCILIATION

Heavenly Father, you have called us in the body of your Son Jesus Christ to continue his work of reconciliation and reveal you to the world: forgive us the sins which tear us apart; give us the courage to overcome our fears and to seek that unity which is your gift and your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR THE COMPANION LINK BETWEEN THE DIOCESE OF NATAL AND THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM

God of heaven and earth, One day peoples from North and South, From East and West will worship and feast together in your kingdom. Draw together with bonds of love the Dioceses of Natal and Southwell and Nottingham. Inspire our friendship, Deepen our fellowship, And help us to challenge each other afresh To witness to your saving love for all the world, Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR OUR LINK CATHEDRAL OF ST GEORGE’S, JERUSALEM

Gracious and loving God, we pray for our brothers and sisters of St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem. We thank you for all that we are able both to receive and to give through this friendship. Deepen the bonds between us, and show us how best to support Archbishop Suheil and his people in their faithful witness to you and their tireless work for justice, peace and reconciliation in the midst of tension and conflict. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Brother and our Saviour. Amen.

LISTENING TO THE LEAVES

Gracious God, source of life, we praise you for the wonder and diversity of the natural world, and we thank you for the genius of the craftsmen who carved the Chapter House leaves that speak to us still. Open our hearts and minds to your guiding Spirit, that we may discern together how best to cherish this good earth and safeguard its resources. As we listen to the leaves, show us how to share in creation's song and rediscover our harmony in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.