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DIOCESAN QUIET DAYS

16 January 2020 20 February 2020 19 March 2020

You are encouraged to keep this date with God in a place of your own choosing.

A time of being fully present to God and quietly listening to God.

QUIET GARDEN MEETINGS (all welcome)

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31)

St Peter’s Church St Stephen’s Church All Saints Church CHURCHHAVEN PINELANDS DURBANVILLE 3rd Thursday 3rd Saturday 2nd Saturday 10h00 to 15h00 09h00 to 12h00 14h00 to 17h00

For more information contact the parishes concerned.

Wednesday 1 January 2020 HOLY NAME OF JESUS: CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST NEW YEAR World Wide Communion: Lagos (Nigeria) The Right Revd Humphery Olumakaiye Lagos Mainland (Nigeria) The Right Revd B C Akinpelu Johnson Lagos West (Nigeria) The Right Revd James Olusola Odedeji New Year Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank You for the year that has passed and the many blessings You have showered upon us We beg your pardon in our many failings and trespasses. Make the new year a more fruitful and blessed one. We also thank You for every test of time that has brought us stronger in faith and trust in You. Bestow upon us the gift of the Holy Spirit. We call upon our Lord Jesus Christ for His intercessions, His guidance and His light to shine our path. Amen Diocese of Saldanha Bay Pray for God's peace, joy and love in the Diocese of Saldanha Bay. Pray for God's guiding hand in the Diocese and all parishes, clergy and laity.

THE DIOCESAN OFFICE The Ministry of the Bishop in the Diocese THE RT. REVD BISHOP Mrs Lizel Carelse PA to the Bishop Lay Clarence Martin Diocesan Secretary Lynn Kensley PA to Diocesan Secretary The Very Revd Kulana Makhalima Senior The Ven. André Allies Archdeacon to the Ordinary The Revd Canon Charles Williams Canon Missioner Ms Percy Matanda Media & Communications Officer Mrs Elanor Murray House Mother (Chapter House) Mrs Henriette Isaacs House Mother (Bishopshaven) CLERGY WITH HISTORIC & MINISTRY LINKS WITH THE DIOCESE The Revd Harry Wiggett The Rt. Revd Geoff Quinlan The Ven. Anthony Gregorowski Honorary Senior Priest The Ven. James van Staden Honorary Senior Priest The Very Revd Bruce Jenneker Honorary Senior Priest The Ven. Ronald Jonathan Honorary Archdeacon DIOCESAN PECULIAR St Peter’s Church, Churchhaven The Revd Ann Currie Vicar St Clement’s Church, Vondeling The Revd Ernest Ward-Cox Vicar

Thursday 2 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Lahore (Pakistan) The Right Revd Irfan Jamil South Western Brazil (Brazil) The Right Revd Francisco De Assis Da Silva Southeast Florida (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Peter Eaton Bishop Raphael Pray for Bishop Raphael, Myfanwy and their family. Give thanks for their ministry in this Diocese.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Anthea Brache Wedding Anniversaries: Rod & Jenny Walsh

Friday 3 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Lainya (South Sudan) vacant Southeastern Mexico (Mexico) The Right Revd Benito Juarez-Martinez Senior Priest Pray our Senior Priest. We pray for strength and guidance as he wears the mantle of Senior Priest in our Diocese. May God's strength be with him in all that he does.

Saturday 4 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Lake Malawi (Central Africa) The Right Revd Francis Kaulanda Southern Brazil (Brazil) The Right Revd Humberto Maiztegue Goncalves Gippsland (Australia) The Right Revd Dr Richard Treloar The Archdeacon to the Ordinary Pray for the Ven André Allies in his role as the Archdeacon to the Ordinary. Pray for God's guidance in the work involved in fulfilling this role.

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Sunday 5 January 2020 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS World Wide Communion: Pray for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia The Most Revd Philip Richardson - Bishop of Taranaki and Primate The Most Revd Don Tamihere - Pihopa o Aotearora and Primate, The Most Revd Fereimi Cama - Bishop of Polynesia and Primate Administration of the Diocese We give thanks for the work of Clarence Martin and the team at Bishopshaven and Chapter House taking care of all that needs to be done to keep the Diocese running.

Monday 6 January 2020 THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD World Wide Communion: Lake Rukwa (Tanzania) The Right Revd Mathayo Kasagara Southern Highlands (Tanzania) The Right Revd Julius Lugendo Gitega (Burundi) The Right Revd John Nduwayo Canon Missioner Pray for the work of the Canon Missioner, The Revd Canon Charles Williams. Pray for the development of the work of the 3 Apex Priorities - Social Development, Church Growth and Youth Ministry. Pray for all involved in developing these ministries inthe Diocese, Archdeaconries and Parishes.

Tuesday 7 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Lango (Uganda) The Right Revd Alfred Olwa Southern Malawi (Central Africa) The Right Revd Alinafe Kalemba Glasgow & Galloway (Scotland) vacant Legal team Pray for the Diocesan Chancellor (Judge Chantel Fortuin) and the Diocesan Registrar (Lloyd Fortuin). Give thanks for the work that they do. Give thanks for those who support them in this challenging work.

Wednesday 8 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Langtang (Nigeria) The Right Revd Stanley Fube Southern Nyanza (Kenya) The Right Revd James Ochiel Media and Communications Pray for the work of Percy Matanda, the Media and Communications officer in the Diocese.

CELEBRA TIONS: Birthdays: Henriette Isaacs

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Thursday 9 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Lebombo (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Carlos Simao Matsinhe Southern Ohio (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Thomas Breidenthal Southern Philippines (Philippines) The Right Revd Danilo Labacanacruz Bustamante The Diocesan Secretariat We pray for the team of people sharing the load as secretaries to the various Diocesan meetings.

Friday 10 January 2020 William Laud, Archbishop of Caterbury and Martyr, 1645 World Wide Communion: Leeds (England) The Right Revd Nicholas Baines St Peter, Churchhaven Pray for this church that serves the community and the diocese as a place of rest and restoration. As we enter the 13 th year of Quiet Days we pray for those who so faithfully attend at St Peter’s each month. Pray that more people will make use of these opportunities to step aside and to allow God to restore and refresh them. Pray too for the planning for the renovations to the roofs in this year that lies ahead.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Denver Heugh; Wilfred Swarts

Saturday 11 January 2020 THE HOLY INNOCENTS World Wide Communion: Leicester (England) The Right Revd Martyn James Snow Southern Virginia (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Herman Hollerith Gloucester (England) The Right Revd Rachel Treweek St Clement, Vondeling Pray for the people of this place and for the Revd Ernest Ward-Cox as he builds a worshipping community in this church.

EVENTS:  Mother's Union Diocesan Executive

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Sunday 12 January 2020 BAPTISM OF CHRIST World Wide Communion: Pray for the Anglican Church of Australia The Most Revd Philip Leslie Freier - Archbishop of Melbourne & Primate of Australia Bellville Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Revd Canon Jeannine Louw Bellville Transfiguration The Revd Gerald Francis The Revd Claude Ross The Revd Fred Hendricks The Revd Colin Moodaley The Revd Courtney Sampson Bellville South St John The Revd Matthew Meyer The Revd Robert Pietersen The Revd Andrew Wyngaard The Revd Brian Pritchard CPUT & UWC The Revd Luyanda Nyubuse The Ven. André Allies (Archdeacon) The Revd Dirk Magerman The Revd Jerome Cornelissen The Revd André Joseph Durbanville All Saints The Revd John Cupido The Revd Canon Clarence Hendrikse The Revd Trevor Jones The Revd John Hartzenberg The Ven Ntuthuzelo Lutya Kraaifontein St Mary, the Virgin The Revd Mzwandile Mzamane The Revd Stephen Tekana The Very Revd. Kulana Makhalima (w e 1 May Northpine St Andrew 2020) The Revd Robin Naidoo

Lord, You have told us in Your Word that You hear our prayers. We come together today as a church body to seek You.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Anglican Youth Ministry Parish Birthdays: Mandisa Xhallie; Scholar Service Charlotte Swartz ; Vuyokazi Maci

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Monday 13 January 2020 Hilary Bishop of Poitiers and Teacher of the Faith, 368 World Wide Communion: Lesotho (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Adam Mallane Taaso Southwark (England) The Right Revd 0 St John, Bellville O God, the Creator of all things, have mercy on all those who are unemployed, and those who find their work dull. Help us to build a society where all may have work and find joy in doing it.

Tuesday 14 January 2020 Richard Benson of Cowley, Religious 1915 World Wide Communion: Lexington (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Mark van Koevering Southwell & Nottingham (England) The Right Revd Paul Gavin Williams St Michael & All Angels, Athlone School for the Blind To live with respect in creation … Pray that we might be bearers of God’s blessing and love for the earth and all its life forms. May we reach out in care and courage so that all of life may know God’s goodness.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: John-Patrick Ong'or

Wednesday 15 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Liberia (West Africa) The Most Revd Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart (Primate) Southwest Florida (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Dabney Smith UWC & CPUT, Bellville We pray for the Revd Luyanda as he ministers at the university and CPUT. We pray for the students that their hearts and minds will be open to the heart of God.

EVENTS:  Schools Open

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Thursday 16 January 2020 World Wide Communion: (England) The Right Revd Michael Ipgrave Southwestern Virginia (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Mark Allen Bourlakas The Church of the Transfiguration, Bellville Protect us Lord from the wiles of the enemy who would seek to destroy the good work that You are doing. Build us up in the unity of the Spirit and may we be transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ by the renewing of our mind – day by daod.

EVENTS:  Diocesan Quiet Day  Quiet Garden at St Peter's Church, Churchhaven

Friday 17 January 2020 Antony of Egypt - Founder of the Religious Life, 356 World Wide Communion: Limerick & Killaloe (Ireland) The Right Revd Kenneth Kearon Spokane (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Gretchen Rehberg All Saints, Durbanville Jesus’ disciples were probably teenagers or in their early twenties when they were called by Him. Pray that God would raise up young leaders who can reach their peers; that they will build the future church in our nation.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Ashley Meyer

Saturday 18 January 2020 THE CONFESSION OF ST. PETER World Wide Communion: Lincoln (England) The Right Revd David Court (Acting Bishop) Springfield (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Daniel Martins Goma (Congo) The Right Revd Kadhoro Desire Makanirwa St John, Klipheuwel Let us pause to ponder these words from scripture: “You are precious in my sight, and honoured and I love you … Do not fear, for I am with you.” (Isaiah 43:4-5). May we find the peace of knowing Christ at the end of this week.

EVENTS:  AWF Executive Workshop  Mother's Union Finance Committee

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Sunday 19 January 2020 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY World Wide Communion: Pray for the united The Most Revd Samuel Sunil Mankhin - Moderator, Church of Bangladesh & Bishop of Kushtia St Monica, Fisantekraal Help us, Lord, to pursue what makes for peace and for building one another up. To pursue the things You will lead to peace and unity. Give us discerning hearts to know Your will and give us the courage to be obedient.

EVENTS:  Vestry Meeting in Clanwilliam

Monday 20 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Litoral Ecuador (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Alfredo Morante St Albans (England) The Right Revd Alan Smith Gombe (Nigeria) The Right Revd St Paul-in-the-valley, Durbanville Lord God, we pray for the gift of hospitality that welcomes the Christ in the stranger’s guise. May we joyfully welcome you, whatever the path, whatever the place, however the way you creep in beside us.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: David & Joy Mills

Tuesday 21 January 2020 Agnes, Martyr at Rome, c304 World Wide Communion: Liverpool (England) The Right Revd Paul Bayes St Asaph (Wales) The Right Revd Gregory Cameron Grafton (Australia) The Right Revd Dr Murray Harvey St Mary the Virgin, Kraaifontein At the beginning of a New Year, it is natural to ask the question as a Christian – What is it that God would want of us for 2020? It is God’s desire for us to be:  With Him  ourselves  available for His service We give God thanks for our spiritual shepherd Fr. Lutya, Lord bless his wife Nombasa and family. We pray for God’s continual blessings on him to do your work in your kingdom. We pray for all the organisations in our Parish, that God will give them guidance. Our continuous prayers are for the active parishioners, the sick and the homebound. We as a parish pray especially for the children and youth in our community. Bestow blessings upon all the Sunday school teachers and youth leaders and educators. May God give them the strength to overcome all the barriers while working with God’s young children.

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Wednesday 22 January 2020 World Wide Communion: St Davids (Wales) The Right Revd Joanna Penberthy St Mark, Bloekombos & St Thomas, Wallacedene We thank you God for the everlasting LOVE that you keep on showing us, the favor that you always look at us with. Thank you, Father, for having created us and given us to each other in the human family. Thank you for being with us in all our joys and sorrows, for your comfort in our sadness, your companionship in our loneliness. Thank you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives. Thank you for friends, for health and for grace. May we live this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us. In this 1 st quarter of 2020 we thank you especially for our Rector Revd. Ntuthuzelo Lutya and his family, Revd. Makhosini Maci and his family, We are thankful for the life of Brother Simthembile Mvoko who looks after our new church site as the builders are continuing with the structure. We thank you for lives and good health of our church wardens and chapel wardens, our lay ministers and Ordinands. We are thankful for all the people that work at St Mary’s Parish Office especially Rosemarie & Naomi, bless them and their families. Thank you God, in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thursday 23 January 2020 Yona Kanamuzeyi, and Martyr in Africa, 1964 World Wide Communion: Llandaff (Wales) The Right Revd June Osborne St Edmundsbury & Ipswich (England) The Right Revd Martin Seeley St Helena (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Dale Bowers St Andrew, Northpine Keep us Lord from following our own pursuits but rather may we be guided by You in all the areas of this ministry work. Provide for all our needs knowing that You are One Who has promised to supply all our needs according to Your riches in glory.

Friday 24 January 2020 Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, 1622 World Wide Communion: Lokoja (Nigeria) The Most Revd Emmanuel Sokowamju Egbunu St Mark the Evangelist (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Martin Breytenbach Laity Give thanks for the work of the laity in our diocese, for their dedication and the work they do in our parishes. Pray that more people will offer their skills in the work of the church.

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Saturday 25 January 2020 THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL World Wide Communion: Lomega (South Sudan) The Most Revd Paul Benjamin Yugusuk Sunyani (West Africa) The Right Revd Festus Yeboah-Asuamah Grahamstown (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Ebenezer Ntlali Elsies River Archdeaconry Lord God, show us how to take time out of our busy lives to be still and to listen to you.

Parish Dedication Clergy The Very Revd Elizabeth Alfred St Joseph the Bishop Lavis The Revd Johannes van Reenen Worker The Revd Paul van Reenen Epping St Faith The Revd Luyanda Nyubuse (w.e.f. 1 May 2020) Eureka Estate St Andrew The Revd Johannes George The Revd Frankie Leonard Matroosfontein St Nicholas The Revd Suzette Strydom The Revd Canon Chris Ahrends The Revd Arthur September Parow St Margaret The Revd Nino Julius The Revd John Speelman The Revd David Isaacs Ravensmead St Francis The Revd. Glen Daries (w.e.f. 1 May 2020)

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Guild of the Servants of the Sacntuary 1st Chapter Birthdays: André Allies Meeting  AWF Quiet Day, The Church Men's Society 1st Wedding Anniversaries: Diocesan Executive meeting Hilton & Karen Marais  Mother's Union Tamar Trainers, St. Mary Magdalene Executive Meeting

Sunday 26 January 2020 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY World Wide Communion: Pray for the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil The Most Revd Naudal Alves Gomes - Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Curitiba St Joseph the Worker, Bishop Lavis Thank You for this Sunday. Lord, we come before you first and foremost with hearts of gratitude. You have seen us through another week, and we stand at the threshold of a fresh week, full of new beginnings.

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Monday 27 January 2020 John Chrysostom, Bishop of Consantinople and Teacher of the Faith, 407 World Wide Communion: London (England) The Right Revd and Right Hon Sarah Mullally St Faith, Epping Holy God, be our guide in every action today so that we may be thoughtful in our search for truth and fair in how we treat those around us. May we have courage to speak forth Your truth and show our love in action.

Tuesday 28 January 2020 Thomas Acquinas, Teacher of the Faith World Wide Communion: Long Island (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Lawrence Provenzano Swansea & Brecon (Wales) The Most Revd John Davies (Primate Guadalcanal (Melanesia) The Right Revd Nathan Tome St Andrew, Eureka Estate We give thanks to God for new beginnings. We pray that 2020 will be a year of fruitful ministry and tremendous growth. We pray for the Bishop’s Vicar, The Revd JP George and his wife, Rhona and children, Houston and Adele. Lord, also guide and bless the churchwardens and parish council members together with their families. We also pray for the leaders and members of all parish organisations. We pray that God will give us the courage to take us out of our comfort zones in order to transform God’s church and the community of Eureka. Lord, always remind us that we are called to be servants. Thank you for your example when you declared as follows “I did not come to be served, but to serve”. Help us to care for one another, to love the way you love and to forgive the way you forgive. AMEN.

EVENTS:  The Bishop 's Pastoral Visitation to Namaqualand North and South Archdeaconries

Wednesday 29 January 2020 Charles Frederick Mackenzie, Bishop in Central Africa, 1862 World Wide Communion: Los Angeles (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd John Harvey Taylor Swaziland (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Ellinah Ntfombi Wamukoya St Nicholas, Matroosfontein Heavenly Father, we ask for your presence in families in our communities. We pray for strength and understanding between the marriages, loving, strong bonds between the children, teenagers, adults, and grandparents. Amen EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  The Bishop 's Pastoral Visitation to Namaqualand Birthdays: Mercelyn Cloete; North and South Archdeaconries Kholeka Stephen

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Thursday 30 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Louisiana (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Morris Thompson, Jr. Sydney (Australia) The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies Tabora (Tanzania) The Right Revd Elias Chakupewa St Margaret, Parow Lord God, may Your living water wash and heal us that we may be a healing presence in our communities.

EVENTS:  The Bishop 's Pastoral Visitation to Namaqualand North and South Archdeaconries

Friday 31 January 2020 World Wide Communion: Tabora (Tanzania) The Right Revd Elias Chakupewa Taita-Taveta (Kenya) The Right Revd Liverson Mng’onda St Francis, Ravensmead Lord we thank you for another blessed year gone by. We give God all the glory and honour for what we, as a Parish, have achieved. We give thanks to our Parish Executive, Parish Councillors and all ministries for their unselfish commitment to serve thy people. We give thanks for Father Glen Daries who is ministering to us during our interregnum and we pray for his wife Bernice and children Jovan, Lugrecia and Demi, that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and receive Your blessings in abundance. We pray for our parish family, especially those who are facing awesome challenges in life. We pray for the aged, the sick, the poor, the marginalized and those who mourn. We uphold those affected by the ongoing violence within our communities as we continued to pray for peace, love and understanding: so that we all may be one. We pray for God’s abundant grace through Christ Jesus, as we walk the path of self- sacrifice with Christ during Lent, journeying with Christ the Way of the Cross, encompassing with Christ His suffering and pain, in order to be blessed with Easter Joy when we celebrate His glorious Resurrection. We pray God’s blessed presence in all our doings going forward and may God guide with His heavenly wisdom, the minds of those responsible for choosing a Rector for our Parish. In Jesus name we pray. EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  The Bishop 's Pastoral Visitation to Namaqualand Wedding Anniversaries: North and South Archdeaconries Anthony & Jenny Naransamy

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Saturday 1 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Lucknow (North ) The Right Revd Peter Baldev Guatemala (Central America) The Most Revd Armando Guerra Soria Table View Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Ven. Tobias Mutale (Archdeacon) The Revd Patrick Xhallie Table View St Chad The Revd Tabeth Chitimbe The Revd Harry Leslie van Schalkwyk The Revd Brenda Payne The Revd Makhosini Maci Atlantis All Saints The Revd Dominic van Staden The Revd Ashley Meyer Bothasig Holy Trinity The Revd Allan du Plooy The Revd Canon David Mills St Michael & All The Revd Allan Marshall Edgemead Angels The Revd Roderick Walsh The Revd Evelyn Abrahams The Ven. Selwyn Engelbrecht The Revd Clever Matsilele The Revd Merwyn Moore The Revd Maxwell Malan The Most Revd Desmond Tutu Milnerton St Oswald The Revd Tozamile Shweni The Revd Mxolisi Mpambani The Revd Ernest Ward-Cox The Revd Matthew Esau The Revd Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi

Drawn by the Spirit, let us pray that we may find healing places in our day where we can be still, and discover afresh the wonder of God’s love. May we bear faithful witness to God’s extravagant love and faithfulness.

EVENTS:  The Bishop 's Pastoral Visitation to Namaqualand North and South Archdeaconries  Mother's Union Diocesan Council  St Mary Magdalene Opening, Anglican Youth Fellowhsip Opening Service - Bernard Mizeki, Mbekweni

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Sunday 2 February 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY EDUCATION SUNDAY World Wide Communion: Pray for the Anglican Church of Burundi The Most Revd Martin Blaise Nyaboho - Archbishop of Burundi & Bishop of Makamba Holy Trinity, Bothasig God, help our church body to walk in a manner worthy of the call You have given us. Help us in all our interactions to have humble and gentle hearts.

EVENTS:  The Bishop 's Pastoral Visitation to Namaqualand North and South Archdeaconries  Guild of the Servants of the Sanctuary 1st Chapter Meeting

Monday 3 February 2020 THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE World Wide Communion: Lui (South Sudan) The Most Revd Stephen Dokolo Ismail Mbalah Taiwan (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd David Lai Guildford (England) The Right Revd Andrew John Watson St Michael & All Angels, Edgemead Almighty God, thank You for the jobs of this day. May we find gladness in all its toil and difficulty, its pleasure and success, and even in its failure and sorrow.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Clever Matsilele Wedding Anniversaries: James & Naomi van Staden

Tuesday 4 February 2020 Manche Masemola of Sekhukhuneland, Virgin and Martyr, 1928 World Wide Communion: Lusaka (Central Africa) The Right Revd David Njovu Tamale (West Africa) The Right Revd Jacob Ayeebo Guinea (West Africa) The Right Revd Jacques Boston All Saints, Atlantis May the love of our Creator fill us with gratitude and a sense of responsibility for all we have been given. May we be present to the mystery of your Presence in all that you have created.

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Wednesday 5 February 2020 The Martyrs of Japan 1597 World Wide Communion: Lusitanian Church (Portugal) The Right Revd Jorge Pina Cabral Tanga (Tanzania) The Most Revd Dr Maimbo Mndolwa (Primate) St Chad, Table View Living God, we pray for those who are in the offices that govern this community and county and that they make wise and godly decisions which are always in the best interests of the community.

EV ENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Anglican Youth Ministry Birthdays: Colleen van Reenen Secretariat/Executive Meeting

Thursday 6 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Luwero (Uganda) The Right Revd Eridard Kironde Nsubuga Tarime (Tanzania) The Right Revd R Mwita Akiri Tasmania (Australia) The Right Revd Dr Richard Condie St Laurence, Du Noon Loving Lord, bless our ministry we pray and may Your Holy Spirit lead and guide all we say and do - and may we be changed more and more into the image of Jesus as we seek to follow His command - to love as He has loved us.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Brian Stephen

Friday 7 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Lweru (Tanzania) The Right Revd Godfrey Mbelwa Te Pihopatanga o Tai Tokerau (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Right Revd Te Kitohi Wiremu Pikaahu St Oswald, Milnerton Pray for the Gospel to reach young people across the Diocese, and for churches working with young people and organisations who support young people. Pray that Jesus would be known and for God’s love to be understood by young people across our nation.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Dirk & Ellen Magerman

Saturday 8 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Machakos (Kenya) The Right Revd Joseph Mutungi Te Pihopatanga o Tairawhiti (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Most Revd Don Tamihere (Primate) Gujarat () The Right Revd Silvans Christian

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St Francis, Brooklyn Living God, grant us the space in the day to prepare ourselves for worship tomorrow. Bring to mind our sins that we may receive your forgiveness. Meet me at my point of need.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  AYF Meeting Birthdays: Lynn Kensley  Church Lad's and Girls Brigade Wedding Anniversaries: Titus & Ilse Daniels Quiet Day  AWF Executive Meeting

Sunday 9 February 2020 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY World Wide Communion: Pray for the Anglican Church of Canada The Most Revd Linda Nicholls - Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada St Luke, Jo Slovo Park Lord, You have told us in Your Word that You hear our prayers. We come together today as a church body to seek You.

Monday 10 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Madhya Kerala () The Most Revd Thomas Kanjirappally Oommen (Primate) Te Pihopatanga o Upoko o Te Ika (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Right Revd Waitohiariki Quayle Gusau (Nigeria) The Right Revd John Garba Danbinta Maitland Archdeaconry O God, the Creator of all things, have mercy on all those who are unemployed, and those who find their work dull. Help us to build a society where all may have work and find joy in doing it.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Audrey Anthony

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Tuesday 11 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Madi & West Nile (Uganda) The Right Revd Charles Collins Andaku Te Pihopatanga o Upoko o Te Waipounamu (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Right Revd Richard Wallace Guyana (West Indies) The Right Revd Charles Davidson St Stephen, Pinelands For 2020 we pray for our beloved country as we try and recover from the devastation of lives taken by violence, and the devastation of our resources. For St Stephen’s we pray that we will continue to stand alongside those who are marginalized or whose voices are not heard. We ask for the continued courage to stand up for what we believe is right, and what God would want us to do, and say. We give thanks for Rus’s return after his Sabbatical and ask for special blessings on him this year. May 2020 be one of enlightenment, the sharing of what we have and love for all.

Wednesday 12 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Madras (South India) The Right Revd George Stephen Jeyaraj Temotu (Melanesia) The Most Revd Leonard Dawea (Primate) St Timothy, Factreton Father God, please protect our citizens in our community and those in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Thursday 13 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Madurai-Ramnad (South India) The Right Revd Temuco (Chile) The Right Revd Abelino Manuel Apeleo Tennessee (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd John Bauerschmidt St Alban, Goodwood We are called to love others as we love ourselves. Pray for God's gentle touch on your heart and your life now and always.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Stafford Jacobs

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Friday 14 February 2020 Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs, 9th century World Wide Communion: Mahajanga (Indian Ocean) The Right Revd Spencer Hall Speers Terekeka (South Sudan) The Right Revd Paul Modi Farjala Good Shepherd, Kensington Engaging with young people is a challenge. Pray that churches will be equipped to reach young people. Pray that all churches will see sharing the message of the Bible with the next generation as an essential part of their work.

EVENTS:  The Church Men's Society Golf Day

Saturday 15 February 2020 Thomas Bray, Priest, 1730 World Wide Communion: Maiduguri (Nigeria) The Right Revd Emmanuel Morris Territory of the People (Canada) The Right Revd Barbara Jean Andrews Gwagwalada (Nigeria) The Right Revd Moses Tabwaye St Anne, Maitland Let us pause to ponder these words from scripture: “You are precious in my sight, and honoured and I love you … Do not fear, for I am with you.” (Isaiah 43:4-5). May we find the peace of knowing Christ at the end of this week.

EVENTS:  West Caost Archdeaconry P.O.T Meeting

Sunday 16 February 2020 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY World Wide Communion: Pray for the Church of the Province of Central Africa The Most Revd Albert Chama - Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia St Athanasius, Garden Village Help us, Lord, to pursue what makes for peace and for building one another up. To pursue the things You will lead to peace and unity. Give us discerning hearts to know Your will and give us the courage to be obedient.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  AYF Archdeaconry Youth Service Birthdays: Elizabeth Allies  AYF Back to School

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Monday 17 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Maine (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Stephen Lane Texas (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Andrew Doyle Namaqualand North Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Very Revd Titus Daniels (Archdeacon) The Revd Verona Coetzee O’Kiep St Augustine The Revd Aletta Cloete The Revd Earl Richards INTERREGNUM Port Nolloth St Andrew The Revd Roleen Valentyn The Revd Valiant Valentyn INTERREGNUM The Revd Caroline Coetzee Springbok All Saints The Revd Salome Mostert The Revd Johnny Laban

Lord God, we pray for the gift of hospitality that welcomes the Christ in the stranger’s guise. May we joyfully welcome you, whatever the path, whatever the place, however the way you creep in beside us.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Annalise Hendricks Wedding Anniversaries: Mervyn & Dawn Moore

Tuesday 18 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Maiwut (South Sudan) The Right Revd Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual The Arctic (Canada) The Right Revd David Parsons Haiti (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Jean Zache Duracin St Augustine, O'Kiep To live with respect in creation …. Let everything that breathes praise our God! Praise to our God – all the earth! May we be challenged to care for creation and work for justice.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  The fellowship of Retired Clergy Birthdays: Grazelda Isaacs Meeting

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Wednesday 19 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Makamba (Burundi) The Most Revd Martin Blaise Nyaboho (Primate) The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Gladstone Adams Concordia Embracing Father, help us to learn to love our neighbours more deeply, so that we can create peaceful and just communities. Inspire us to use our creative energies to build the structures we need to overcome the obstacles of intolerance and indiffereice.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Vicar's Training in the Diocese of Birthdays: Susan Hendrickse Saldanha Bay

Thursday 20 February 2020 Mother Cecile of Grahamstown, Religious, 1906 World Wide Communion: Makueni (Kenya) The Right Revd Francis Mboya Matui The Murray (Australia) The Right Revd Keith Dalby The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (Spain) The Right Revd Carlos López-Lozano Carolusberg Protect us Lord from the wiles of the enemy who would seek to destroy the good work that You are doing. Build us up in the unity of the Spirit and may we be transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ by the renewing of our mind – day by dace.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Diocesan Quiet Day Birthdays: Courtney Sampson  Quiet Garden at St Peter's Church, Wedding Anniversaries: Churchhaven Cedric & Hendrina Williams  Vicars in Training in the Diocese of Saldanha Bay

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Friday 21 February 2020 Missionaries and Martyrs of Africa World Wide Communion: Makurdi (Nigeria) The Right Revd Nathan Nyitar Inyom Thika (Kenya) The Right Revd Julius Njuguna Wanyoike St Andrew, Port Nolloth Jesus’ disciples were probably teenagers or in their early twenties when they were called by Him. Pray that God would raise up young leaders who can reach their peers; that they will build the future church in our nation.

EVENTS:  Vicar's Training in the Diocese of Saldanha Bay  Quiet Garden at St Peter's Church, Churchhaven  Synod of Bishops

Saturday 22 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Malabar (South India) The Right Revd Royce Manoj Victor Thoothukudi - Nazareth (South India) The Right Revd Ebenezer Clement Hanuato'o (Melanesia) The Right Revd Alfred Karibongi Emmanuel, Hondeklip Bay Lord God, show us how to take time out of our busy lives to be still and to listen to you.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  St Mary Magdalene Council Meeting Birthdays: Zukiswa Nombasa  Anglican Youth Ministry Archdeaconry Lutya Youth Workshop

Sunday 23 February 2020 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY World Wide Communion: Pray for the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America The Right Revd Julio Murray Thompson - Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Panama All Saints, Springbok Thank You for this Sunday. Lord, we come before you first and foremost with hearts of gratitude. You have seen us through another week, and we stand at the threshold of a fresh week, full of new beginnings.

EVENTS:  The Church Men's Society 1st Diocesan Council Meeting  AYF Hiking

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Monday 24 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Malaita (Melanesia) The Right Revd Samuel Sahu Tirunelveli (South India) The Right Revd Jayaraj Christdoss Harare (Central Africa) The Right Revd Chad Nicholas Gandiya Namaqualand South Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy Acting Archdeacon INTERREGNUM Calvinia St Mary The Revd Jors Jooste The Revd Maria van Wyk INTERREGNUM The Revd Claudette Garnie The Revd Mark Cloete Clanwilliam St John The Revd George Witboi The Revd Maxwell Heins The Revd Marzanne Heynes The Revd Mario Christian Klawer St James The Revd Petrus J Apollis

Holy God, be our guide in every action today so that we may be thoughtful in our search for truth and fair in how we treat those around us. May we have courage to speak forth Your truth and show our love in action.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Laurette Johnson; Mario Christian

Tuesday 25 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Malakal (South Sudan) The Most Revd Hilary Garang Deng Toamasina (Indian Ocean) The Right Revd Jean Paul Solo St John, Clanwilliam Creator, make us co-workers with you so that the earth and all who live upon it may reap a full harvest. Show us how to reflect your rhythms in our life and work, and to conserve the world's rich resouces.

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Wednesday 26 February 2020 ASH WEDNESDAY World Wide Communion: Malek (South Sudan) The Right Revd Peter Joh Abraham Mayom Tohoku (Japan) The Right Revd John Masato Yoshida St Andrew, Doring Bay Loving God, bless our dreams for justice and peace and fill us with courage to keep our hope alive. May we inspire hope and courage as we continue to proclaim the gospel of freedom and justice.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: George Witbooi

Thursday 27 February 2020 George Herbert, Priest, 1632 World Wide Communion: Malek Rup (South Sudan) The Right Revd Peter Marial Agok Tokyo (Japan) The Right Revd Francis Xavier Hiroyuki Takahashi Toliara (Indian Ocean) The Right Revd Todd McGregor St Margaret, Citrusdal Keep us Lord from following our own pursuits but rather may we be guided by You in all the areas of this ministry work. Provide for all our needs knowing that You are One Who has promised to supply all our needs according to Your riches in glory.

Friday 28 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Malindi (Kenya) The Right Revd Lawrence Dena Tonj (South Sudan) The Right Revd Peter Yuol Gur St Peter, Lamberts Bay Pray against all the pressures facing young people today. Pray too for spiritual guidance from older Christians who can communicate God's love to them.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Chris Ahrends

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Saturday 29 February 2020 World Wide Communion: Manchester (England) The Right Revd David Walker Torit (South Sudan) The Most Revd Bernard Oringa Balmoi St James, Klawer Lord, we come from scattered lives to this time of prayer. Show us how people belong together and how your gifts are to be shared. May we be filled with a sense of your Spirit racing through our veins.

EVENTS:  St Mary Magadelene Combined Meeting

Sunday 1 March 2020 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT World Wide Communion: Pray for the Iglesia Anglicana de Chile The Most Revd Héctor (Tito) Zavala Muñoz - Bishop of Santiago & Primate St Michael & All Angels, Vredendal Lord God, fill us with the power of your Holy Spirit this day. Fill us with your joy, your wisdom, and with constant reminders that Your Presence will go with us. Thank you that you came to give new life, peace, hope, and joy to your children.

EVENTS:  Anglican Youth Fellowhsip General Council Meeting

Monday 2 March 2020 Chad, , 672 World Wide Communion: Mandalay (Myanmar) The Right Revd David Nyi Nyi Naing Toronto (Canada) The Most Revd Colin Robert Johnson Resurrection, Lutzville Almighty God, thank You for the jobs of this day. May we find gladness in all its toil and difficulty, its pleasure and success, and even in its failure and sorrow.

EVENTS:  Church Lad's and Girld Brigade Annual Returns General Meeting

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Tuesday 3 March 2020 John and Charles Wesley, , 28th century World Wide Communion: Manicaland (Central Africa) The Right Revd Erick Ruwona Toungoo (Myanmar) The Right Revd Saw John Wilme Hawaii (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Robert Fitzpatrick St Mary, Calvinia May the love of our Creator fill us with gratitude and a sense of responsibility for all we have been given. May we be present to the mystery of your Presence in all that you have created.

Wednesday 4 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Maper (South Sudan) The Right Revd William Madding Machar Trichy-Tanjore (South India) The Right Revd Gnanamuthu Paul Vasanthakumar Good Shepherd, Loeriesfontein Living God, we pray for those who are in the offices that govern this community and county and that they make wise and godly decisions which are always in the best interests of the community.

EVENTS:  Trust & Finance Board meetings

Psalm 139 Psalms for Praying Nan C. Merrill O my Beloved, You have searched me and known me. You discern my innermost thoughts. You find me on the journey and guide my steps; You know my strengths and my weaknesses. Even before my words rise up in prayer, Lo, you have already heard my heart call. You encompass me with love where'er I go, and your strength is my shield. Such sensitivity is too wonderful for me; it is high: boundless gratitude is my soul's response.

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Thursday 5 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Mara (Tanzania) The Right Revd George Okoth Trinidad & Tobago (West Indies) The Right Revd Claude Berkley Truro (England) The Right Revd Philip Mounstephen Paarl Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Revd Craig Abrahams Malmesbury St Thomas The Revd Lydia Juliana-Jones Mbekweni Bernard Mizeki The Revd Zinakile Klaas The Revd Canon Charles Williams The Revd George Solomon Paarl Annunciation The Revd Nolan Boyd The Revd Wilfred Swartz The Revd John Lewin The Revd Canon Denver Heugh Paarl Holy Trinity The Revd Yolanda Fortuin The Ven. Christopher Swartz (Archdeacon) Paarl St Stephen The Revd Cedric Williams Paarl, Klein Drakenstein Ascension The Revd Flores Anthony The Revd Anthea Brache Wellington St Alban The Revd Vincent Endley

Loving Lord, bless our ministry we pray and may Your Holy Spirit lead and guide all we say and do - and may we be changed more and more into the image of Jesus as we seek to follow His command - to love as He has loved us.

Friday 6 March 2020 Ember Day World Wide Communion: Maralal (Kenya) The Right Revd Jacob Lesuuda Tuam, Killala & Achonry (Ireland) The Right Revd Patrick William Rooke Ascension, Klein Drakenstein Pray for the Gospel to reach young people across the Diocese, and for churches working with young people and organisations who support young people. Pray that Jesus would be known and for God’s love to be understood by young people across our nation.

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Saturday 7 March 2020 Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs 2020 World Wide Communion: Marathwada (North India) The Right Revd Madhukar Kasab Twic East (South Sudan) The Right Revd Ezekiel Diing Ajang Malangdit Hereford (England) The Right Revd Richard Frith St Bernard Mizeki, Mbekweni Drawn by the Spirit, let us pray that we may find healing places in our day where we can be still, and discover afresh the wonder of God’s love. May we bear faithful witness to God’s extravagant love and faithfulness.

EVENTS:  Mother's Union Diocesan Executive  The Church Men's Society 1st Diocesan Quiet Day

Sunday 8 March 2020 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Ember Day World Wide Communion: Pray for the Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo The Most Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda - Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu Annunciation, Paarl Christ, the light of the world help us Your people to move in unity with each other as a Parish of Annunciation, and enable us all to move together in harmony. Fill our hearts with your love and faithfulness as we follow your light. Lord, guide and protect our Clergy, Church Wardens, Church Council and all Organizational leaders to be men and women saturated within the Spirit of God. Help us to clearly understand the business of ministry You have call us to participate in as we point people to Jesus Christ. Holy Jesus, as we engage the seasons of Epiphany and Lent in 2020, help us to focus on the truth that Christ is manifested in humankind, the world and the whole of creation. We prayer for our Parish Vestry 2020 for eager and willing people to avail themselves for the ministry of the Church. God by your grace you have called and accepted us in your service: strengthen us by your Spirit and make us worthy of this calling, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!

EVENTS:  AWF Exco & Council meeting; Companions of the CR

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Monday 9 March 2020 Maqhamusela Khanyile of Zululand, Martyr, 1877 World Wide Communion: Maridi (South Sudan) The Right Revd Moses Zungo Udi (Nigeria) The Right Revd Chjioke Augustine Aneke Highveld (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Charles Mthetheleli May Holy Trinity, Paarl O God, the Creator of all things, have mercy on all those who are unemployed, and those who find their work dull. Help us to build a society where all may have work and find joy in doing it.

EVENTS:  Mother's Union Mission Week

Tuesday 10 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Ughelli (Nigeria) The Right Revd Cyril Odutemu Ho (West Africa) The Right Revd Matthias Mededues-Badohu St Michael & All Angels, Klapmuts To live with respect in creation … Pray that we might be bearers of God’s blessing and love for the earth and all its life forms. May we reach out in care and courage so that all of life may know God’s goodness.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Mother's Union Mission Week Wedding Anniversaries: Oswald & Mercelyn Cloete

DUE DATE FOR THE PPP

Wednesday 11 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Marsabit (Kenya) The Right Revd Daniel Qampicha Ukhahlamba (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Moses Madywabe St Stephen, Paarl Father God, please protect our citizens in our community and those in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Mother's Union Mission Week Birthdays: Mzwandile Mzamane

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Thursday 12 March 2020 Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome and Teacher of the Faith, 604 World Wide Communion: Maryland (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Eugene Sutton Ukwa (Nigeria) The Right Revd Samuel Kelechi Eze Umuahia (Nigeria) The Most Revd Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu St Thomas the Apostle, Malmesbury We are called to love others as we love ourselves. Pray for God's gentle touch on your heart and your life now and always.

EVENTS:  Mother's Union Mission Week

Friday 13 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Masasi (Tanzania) The Right Revd James Almasi Upper Shire (Central Africa) The Right Revd Brighton Vitta Malasa Holy Cross, Piketberg Engaging with young people is a challenge. Pray that churches will be equipped to reach young people. Pray that all churches will see sharing the message of the Bible with the next generation as an essential part of their work.

EV ENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Mother's Union Mission Week Birthdays: Des Roberts

Saturday 14 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Maseno East (Kenya) The Right Revd Joshua Owiti Upper South Carolina (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Andrew Waldo Hokkaido (Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu (Primate) St Michael, Abbotsdale Living God, grant us the space in the day to prepare ourselves for worship tomorrow. Bring to mind our sins that we may receive your forgiveness. Meet me at my point of need.

EVENTS:  AWF Executive and Council meeting  Anglican Youth Ministry Diocesan Youth Quiet Day (Archedaconries)  West Coast Archdeaconry P.O.T Meeting

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Sunday 15 March 2020 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT World Wide Communion: Pray for the The Most Revd and Right Hon Justin Welby - St John, Kalbaskraal Lord, You have told us in Your Word that You hear our prayers. We come together today as a church body to seek You.

Monday 16 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Maseno North (Kenya) The Right Revd Charles Kaskan Asilutwa Utah (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Scott Hayashi Honduras (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Lloyd Allen St Alban, Wellington Lord God, we pray for the gift of hospitality that welcomes the Christ in the stranger’s guise. May we joyfully welcome you, whatever the path, whatever the place, however the way you creep in beside us.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Joy Mills

Tuesday 17 March 2020 Patrick, Bishop and Missionary in Ireland, 461 World Wide Communion: Maseno South (Kenya) The Right Revd Charles Ong'injo Uyo (Nigeria) The Right Revd Prince Asukwo Antai Hong Kong Island (Hong Kong) The Most Revd Paul Kwong (Primate) Holy Cross, Saaron To live with respect in creation …. Let everything that breathes praise our God! Praise to our God – all the earth! May we be challenged to care for creation and work for justice.

Wednesday 18 March 2020 Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith c.386 World Wide Communion: Maseno West (Kenya) The Right Revd Joseph Wasonga Valparaiso (Chile) The Right Revd Samuel Morrison St Monica, Van Wyks Vlei Embracing Father, help us to learn to love our neighbours more deeply, so that we can create peaceful and just communities. Inspire us to use our creative energies to build the structures we need to overcome the obstacles of intolerance and indifference.

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Thursday 19 March 2020 Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1711 World Wide Communion: Masindi-Kitara (Uganda) The Right Revd George Kasangaki Vanuatu (Melanesia) The Revd James Tama Vermont (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Thomas Ely College of Ordinands Pray for all ordinands as they test their vocation to the ordained ministry. Pray too for those who care for them and guide them in their journey.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Diocesan Quiet Day Birthdays: David Isaacs; Elanor Murray  Quiet Garden at St Peter's Church, Churchhaven

Friday 20 March 2020 Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindesfarne, 687 World Wide Communion: Massachusetts (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Alan McIntosh Gates Victoria Nyanza (Tanzania) Vacant The West Coast Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Revd Canon Charles Williams Acting Archdeacons The Revd Stan Brown The Revd John-Patrick Ong'or Hoedjies Bay St Andrew The Revd Joy Joshua The Revd Percy Maarman The Revd Thomas Adams Hopefield All Saints The Revd Oswald Cloete The Revd Grant Walters The Revd Moses Jefthas St Helena Bay St Christopher The Revd Abraham Kearns The Revd Renay Vraagom The Revd Theo Hendricks The Ven. Stanley Brown Vredenberg St Monica The Revd Anthony Henderson The Revd Len Jordaan The Revd Jessica Arendse Jesus’ disciples were probably teenagers or in their early twenties when they were called by Him. Pray that God would raise up young leaders who can reach their peers; that they will build the future church in our nation.

EVENTS:  Schools Close  Quiet Garden at St Peter's Church, Churchhaven Diocese of Saldanha Bay PPP January – March 2020 Page 31

Saturday 21 March 2020 Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1556 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY World Wide Communion: Masvingo (Central Africa) The Right Revd Godfrey Tawonezwi Virgin Islands (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Ambrose Gumbs Hpa-an (Myanmar) The Right Revd Saw Mark Maung Doe St Andrew, Hoedjies Bay At the beginning of a new year we thank God that He has protected us and our loved ones over the festive season and into the New Year 2020. We are now looking forward to the arrival of our new Rector Fr. John-Patrick who will be instituted on 26 January 2020.

May we as the leaders in the Parish give only of our best and support him in his journey in the West Coast. We think of vestries and trust that the Lord will send willing servants for the new year. Thank you Lord for the ministries in the church and assistant Priests Reverend Joy and Anthony. May we be given a gift to be used to build up the Body of Christ here in Hoedjies Bay Saldanha.

Sunday 22 March 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT World Wide Communion: Pray for the The Most Revd Paul Kwong - Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island St Bartholomew, Diazville Thank you Lord for bringing us safely to the beginning of a new year. May all the ministries be eager to start the new year a fresh with the new rector and carry out the plans made for 2020.

As we prepare for vestries will you guide and give wisdom as new leaders are chosen to lead your people. We thank you for all the Layministers who assisted at services during our interregnum and trust that they will experience spiritual growth.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Yolanda & Sammy Fortuin

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Monday 23 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Matabeleland (Central Africa) The Right Revd Cleophas Lunga Virginia (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Shannon Johnston Huron (Canada) Vacant All Saints, Hopefield We continue to pray for the Louw, Lingevelt and Adams families who mourn the death of Pearl, Rochelle and JP who tragically died in a car accident. We embrace the Parish and Chapelry Councils for their hard work throughout 2019 and the elections of new Councils for this year that God will continue to use those with special gifts in God’s service. We pray that by now every learner would be accommodated in our schools and that learning, and teaching would flourish. We pray for our Vicar, Fr Tommy, and his family, hoping they enjoyed their well- deserved holiday. May God continue to give strength and wisdom to our Vicar to serve the people with love, care and humility

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Earl Richards

Tuesday 24 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Matana (Burundi) The Right Revd Seth Ndayirukiye Wad Medani (Sudan) The Right Revd Saman Farajalla Mahdi Hyderabad (Pakistan) The Right Revd Kaleem John St Augustine, Moorreesburg The Chapelry rejoices in the addition of two new Lay Ministers: Stephan Titus and Wilfred Maarman. We pray God’s blessing upon them and their ministry. Continue to pray for better relationships among all of God’s people. During this time of Lent let us strive for a closer working relationship among our leaders that they would serve God and the Church with dedication and purity of heart. Pray also that we may keep a holy Lent.

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Wednesday 25 March 2020 THE ANNUNCIATION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY World Wide Communion: Matlosane (formerly Klerksdorp) (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Stephen Diseko Waiapu (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Right Revd Andrew Hedge St James, Langebaan We give thanks for our newly licensed Lay Minister, Leonie Mc Donald, praying God’s abundant blessing on her ministry. Pray for the results of our Vestry that faithful and willing members have been elected. Pray for those who are sick, the infirm, the housebound and especially those suffering from cancer, trusting that they will find hope in God’s loving care. Pray for their care- givers and the medical personnel ministering to them.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: George Abrahams

Thursday 26 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Mauritius (Indian Ocean) Vacant Waikato & Taranaki (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Most Revd Philip Richardson (Primate) Wangaratta (Australia) The Right Revd John Parkes St Monica, Vredenberg A new year with new challenges face our learners, students and academic staff at our institutions of learning. We pray for them as they confront these challenges and equip themselves for the digital age. We congratulate our youth and all those who have passed their exams and are now studying away from home that they may adjust to their new environment and be aware of God’s presence with them. Continue to pray for our Rector, Fr Theo Hendricks and his family, as they manage the Parish. Pray for strength and guidance and a renewed spirituality among our people as they face the reality of the unemployment issue after the closure of Arcelor Mittal. Be merciful to our new Parish leaders and fill them with wisdom and dedication. To our Acting Archdeacon, Fr Stanley Brown, give wisdom, patience, understanding and a clear vision as he struggles with health issues. May your healing touch, O Lord, bring wholeness to body and spirit. Pray for those who manage our SOE’s , especially ESKOM that they may efficiently serve our country and with dedication share their skills to promote the welfare of our country. Pray that we may journey joyfully with our Lord during our forty day period of fasting and praying.

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Friday 27 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Mbaise (Nigeria) The Right Revd Chamberlain Chinedu Ogunedo Warri (Nigeria) The Right Revd Christian Esezi Ide St Augustine, Paternoster Pray against all the pressures facing young people today. Pray too for spiritual guidance from older Christians who can communicate God's love to them.

EVENTS:  Mother's Union Lady Day

Saturday 28 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Mbale (Uganda) The Right Revd Patrick Gidudu, Washington (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Mariann Edgar Budde Ibadan (Nigeria) The Most Revd Joseph Akinfenwa Ibadan North (Nigeria) The Right Revd Segun Okubadejo, Ibadan South (Nigeria) The Right Revd Akintunde Popoola St Christopher, St Helena Bay Dear Lord God of all humankind, we give you thanks and praise for all the people of the West Coast. Lord we bring before you all the families affected by the scarcity of employment in our communities. We pray that all people will hold on to the HOPE which Christ alone can give as the misery of unemployment is perpetuated by the job losses in the fish and steel industries. We give thanks for the faithful ministry of our Rector Revd Grant Walters, Revd Moses Jefthas, Revd Renay Vraagom and Revd Abraham Kearns together with their families in our Parish. We give you thanks and praise Lord for our newly licensed lay minister, Dean Blaauw

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Mother's Union Lady Day Birthdays: Johannes van Reenen  Anglican Youth Fellowship Back to School  St Mary Magdalene Combined Manyano

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Sunday 29 March 2020 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT World Wide Communion: Season of Prayer and Repentance Today, the fifth Sunday in Lent, is the focus of the Primates’ Task Group’s call for a period of prayer and repentance in the . The Bishop of West Malaysia, Moon Hing, is a member of the Task Group and has written this prayer, which the Task Group offers to the Anglican Communion for use today. Christ the King, Stompneus Bay Lord God, we give you thanks and praise for the many blessings bestowed upon us. May we continue to live our lives faithful to our calling and may the way we live our lives draw other to Christ Jesus. Help us to take up cross and follow Christ joyfully and faithfully. We give you thanks and praise Lord for our newly licensed lay minister, Richard Paulse and the soon to be licensed Liam and Sandra Dyason

Monday 30 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Mbamili (Nigeria) The Right Revd Henry Okeke Wau (South Sudan) The Most Revd Moses Deng Bol Ibba (South Sudan) The Right Revd Wilson Elias Kamani St John, Laingville Lord God, grant us patience, kindness, humilty and grace to servce and bear one another with the love of Christ. As the body of Christ, may we be good stewardship of what God has entrusted to us. May the Holy Sprirt guide and lead us in all that we do and may all our doings be acceptable in your sight o Lord our strength and our redeemer. We give you thanks and praise Lord for our newly licensed lay minister, Sophie Jantjies.

Tuesday 31 March 2020 World Wide Communion: Mbeere (Kenya) The Right Revd Moses Masamba Nthukah Wellington (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Right Revd Justin Duckworth Idah (Nigeria) The Right Revd Joseph Musa St Mary Magdalene, Steenbergs Cove Lord God, we pray for a deeper understanding of God’s love, grace and mercy and as we freely receive these blessings from God, will lead us to freely share these blessings with all we encounter. We pray that each one of us live our lives with a greater dependence on God Almighty and in this way discover God’s calling on our lives. We give you thanks and praise Lord for our newly licensed lay minister, Martin Kumalo.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Schools Reopen Wedding Anniversaries: Theo & Annalise Hendricks

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