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Wednesday 24th July Baldersby Mission Room, St James Baldersby, Rainton Mission Room, St John the Evangelist, Dalton, St John, Skipton on Swale, St Columba Topcliffe Prayer Diary - July 2013 Vacancy Please give thanks for all those who have taken on extra responsibilities during the vacancy. Bishopthorpe Palace Please pray for us as we await the appointment of a new parish . Monday 1st The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu Diocese of Perth (Western Australia, Australia). Archbishop Roger Herft. July Henry, John Chief of Staff, The Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Chaplain & Researcher, The Revd Dr Daphne Thursday 25th July St Lawrence Carlton Miniott, St Leonard, Sandhutton, St Wilfrid, South Kilvingon, St and Henry Green; Domestic Chaplain, The Revd Richard Carew and all the Staff at the Palace. James the Apostle Mary Venn, , Please pray for the Archbishop and for all the staff working in support of the Archbishop’s evangelical Clergy: The Revd Richard Rowling, Readers: Bob Sidgwick, Pauline Sidgwick, Retired divines, 1797, ministry in the Diocese, Province and Nation. Clergy: The Revd Paul Rathbone, The Revd Bob Lewis, The Revd Canon Barry Thompson, The 1813, 1873 . Diocese of Okrika (Niger Delta, Nigeria). Tubokosemie Atere. Revd Canon Ian Fox, The Revd Robert Stapleton Tuesday 2nd Selby Deanery Please pray for: St. Mary’s for those who lead our work with children and young families and July for the ministry of welcome to those who visit the church; Carlton Miniott as we continue to Rural Dean: The Revd Chris Wilton, Lay Chair: Janys Cliff. move forward following the completion of the re‐roofing project; South Kilvington for the C of Please pray for Susanne Jukes, Mathew and Laura following the sudden death of the Very Revd E VC School giving thanks for the links with the parish; Sandhutton give thanks for the Keith Jukes, and for the introduction of Generous Giving within the Deanery. sustained revival which has taken place following the completion of the repairs to the church. Diocese of Oleh (Nigeria). Bishop Jonathan Edewor. Diocese of Peru (Southern Cone). Bishop Harold Godfrey Wednesday St Ricarius Aberford with St Mary the Virgin Micklefield with St James Lotherton 3rd July Friday 26th July St Michael & All Angels, North Otterington, St Andrew, South Otterington, St Leonard, Thomas the Clergy: The Revd Chris Wilton, The Revd Martin Otter Anne and Joachim, Thonton-le-Street Apostle Please pray for all in the Benefice, that we may make Christ known in all that we do. parents of the Blessed Diocese of Osaka (Japan). Bishop Samuel Onishi. Virgin Mary Clergy: The Revd Simon Rudkin, Reader: Tricia Richardson Churchwardens: Chris March, Ken Richardson, Head Teacher: Kate Williamson Thursday 4th St Wilfrid Brayton, with Barlow Chapel of Ease, St Francis of Assisi Thorpe, Willoughby July Give thanks for the fellowship of fortnightly Home Groups, a bi‐monthly after school club Clergy: The Revd Pete Watson, Assistant as of June: The Revd Richard Battersby, Reader: (SupaClub), an encouraging Shape Course. Please pray for mutual encouragement between the Jackie Jackman, Retired clergy: Ken Manners, Gwynne Richardson, Rodger Place, 3 churches. Please also pray for North Police, for the new Chief Constable, all Churchwardens: Sue Beevers, Carol Sowden, Deputy wardens: Shirley Croft, Margaret Beale employees and the police chaplains. We ask for: thanksgiving for growing family service, pre‐school service, ongoing excellent links Diocese of Peshawar (Pakistan). Bishop Humphrey Peters. with 5 local primary schools, including 2 CE VA schools: Brayton Infants and Barlow Primary; Saturday 27th July Please pray for those from the Diocese visiting Taizé as they travel today, and for all those thanksgiving and prayer for our growing Junior Church and The Zone, a monthly get together for Brooke Foss Westcott, our small group of early teens; prayer for 3 new home groups beginning before the summer; bishop, teacher of the attending Christian festivals and camps in the coming month. faith, 1901 Diocese of (Canterbury, ). Bishop Donald Allister. thanksgiving for ministry to two residential homes. Diocese of Omu-Aran (Kwara, Nigeria). Bishop Philip Adeyemo. Sunday 28th July Queen Mary’s School, Baldersby 9th Sunday after Friday 5th July All Saints Cawood with All Saints Ryther and All Saints Wistow Chaplain: The Revd Graham Wright. Trinity Clergy: The Revd Ian Ellery, The Revd Roger Clegg, RPA: Jean Huby Praise God for the 30 girls, and one teacher, who were Confirmed by the Archbishop at a Please pray for the schools in the Benefice and for the funding initiative at Wistow. memorable service on 18 May. Pray that they continue to grow in their discipleship as they On the Lake (Owerri, Nigeria). Bishop Chijioke Oti. meet weekly for discussion, Bible study and prayer. Remember the regular Chapel services and Eucharist, and a Pet Service for Yrs 2‐6 and their families planned for 21 June. Saturday 6th St John the Baptist, Haddesley with St Mary Birkin, St Mary Hambleton, St John the Diocese of Phulbani (North India). Bishop Bijay Nayak. July Baptist Temple Hirst Thomas More, Clergy: The Revd Anna Burr, Readers: Janys Cliff, Alister Burr. Churchwardens: Joe Brunyard, Monday 29th July Rural and Industrial Chaplain scholar, and Mary, Martha and John Fisher, Philip Brunyard, David Ingall, Debbie Penny, Eileen Swallow Please pray for all those seeking to make Christ known in the workplace. Lazarus, companions bishop, We face a number of challenges in the next few years, not least the pressure of the burden of Diocese of Pittsburgh (III, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Dorsey McConnell. martyrs, 1535 of Our Lord maintenance of four church buildings, one of which is Grade 1 listed and really special. The Tuesday 30th July Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham population in the benefice is not predicted to grow so we need to find new ways of engaging with William Wilberforce, The Rt Revd the communities if we wish to see the churches survive. We have two great Church schools in the social reformer, Benefice one of which received a ‘Good’ outcome at a recent Ofsted with an ‘Outstanding’ for pupil Olaudah Equiano and Holding high our vision of Joining Together in the Transforming Mission of God through Living Thomas Clarkson, Worship, Growing Disciples & Seeking Justice is a matter for prayer above all else. We are behaviour. It is a huge privilege to work regularly with the staff and pupils in these schools. Diocese of Ottawa (Ontario, Canada). Bishop John Chapman. anti‐slavery encouraged by growth in numbers in some churches; very good engagement with the campaigners, 1833, Sunday 7th 1797 and 1846 community through developing Transforming Notts Together, Nottinghamshire Rural Support, All Saints Ledsham with St James Fairburn, Ledston Luck Chapel July Foodbanks etc. Our work through schools is exciting but demanding. Clergy: The Revd Andrew Robinson, Reader: Mrs Julie Robinson. Churchwardens: Audrey Taylor, The Most Revd Dr Winston Halapua Bishop of Polynesia and Primate and Archbishop of the 6th Sunday after Trinity Julie Fenwick. Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia Four places of worship in four villages. One church school, one community school. Give thanks Wednesday 31st July Southwell Cathedral for the small number of hard pressed volunteers who are doing all they can to keep the church Ignatius of Loyola, At Southwell Minster we are giving thanks for the HLF grant of £1.26 million towards our going. We pray for outreach to the wider community especially through Messy Church, and we founder of the Society pray for growth in the spiritual life of our church and its members. of Jesus, 1556 Archbishop’s Palace Project. We hope the work to stabilise and repair the ruins of the old On the Niger (Niger, Nigeria). Bishop Owen Nwokolo Palace will begin in September/October. The work on the rest of the building, including our Choir School etc should start in October/November. Please pray as the final preparations are Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the made before the work begins and for successful completion of the project before Easter. Reverend Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 Diocese of Port Elizabeth (Southern Africa). Bishop Nceba Nopece.

Monday St Mary Carlton and St Peter and St Paul Drax Tuesday 16th July 8th July Please pray for all those who have recently been ordained as Priest and , that they might Clergy: The Revd Jonas Mdumulla, The Revd George Greenhough. Osmund, bishop, 1099 know the empowering of Christ and the support of their congregations as they seek to live out Please pray for or the mission of the Benefice especially its outreach in the community and for their promises. good relations with The Read International School who are regular worshippers at Drax. Diocese of Panama (Central America). Bishop Julio Murray. Diocese of Ondo (Ondo, Nigeria). Bishop George Lasebikan. Wednesday 17th Deanery of Mowbray Tuesday 9th July St Wilfrid of Ripon, Monk Fryston with St Mary, South Milford July Rural Dean: The Revd Canon Richard Rowling. Clergy: The Revd John Hetherington, Reader: Margaret Barr, Churchwardens: Paddy Twidale and The Deanery of Mowbray is the group of parishes around Northallerton and Thirsk, including Stuart Wroe, Ordinand: Neil Woodhall, Church School: Headteacher – Carole Middleton retiring in the two towns and surrounding villages. July after 17 years in post. New Headteacher for September is Rick Weights. The Deanery and the Methodist Circuit of Thirsk & Northallerton entered a Covenant in 2002. Please pray for our new roof project and tower restoration work – due to be completed in June Diocese of Owerri (Nigeria). Bishop Cyril Okorocha. (thanksgiving for funding provision and success of fund‐raising team) Thursday 18th St Mary's Church – South Milford St Thomas, Brompton w All Saints Deighton, St Leonard Welbury, St Lawrence East July Rounton, St Oswald West Rounton Churchwardens: Sarah Batty and Chris Stevens, Reader: Margaret Barr, Ordinand: Glynn Diggins Elizabeth Ferard, Please pray for our new congregation planted called 'Ignite' as a means of outreach to younger deaconess, Clergy: The Revd Jonathan Cooper, Retired Clergy: The Rt Revd . families – leadership is in the hands of our younger members. founder of the Please pray for our diverse parishes and for all those who work hard to build them up. (Canterbury, England). Bishop . Community of St Diocese of Owo (Ondo, Nigeria). Bishop James Oladunjoye. Andrew, 1883 Wednesday 10th St James Selby Friday 19th July St Michael Cowesby, Holy Trinity, Boltby, St Felix, , St Wilfrid, Kirby Knowle, July Clergy: The Revd Jason Reid, The Revd Diane Reid, The Revd Derek Hadfield, Readers: Mark Foster Gregory, bishop, Kepwick Private Memorial Chapel, St Mary Leake, All Saints, Nether Silton, St Mary, David Keel, Churchwardens: Fiona Andrews, Henry Sephton and his sister Macrina, Over Silton, We have Captain Richard Cooke CA & Captain Neil Walpole CA who are based with the Edge deaconess, Clergy: The Revd Ian Houghton, The Revd Trevor Lewis. Community Project Fresh Expression. Please pray For the continued development of the ‘Edge teachers of the Pray for these churches as they seek to serve their villages and local communities. We give Community’ Fresh Expressions ministry working on the Flaxley Road estate, especially the faith, C.394 and c.379. thanks for the Churchwardens and PCC members who work so hard to maintain buildings and recently launched Community ‘hub’ meeting weekly in the local pub. For our growing cell groups church yards and make it possible to continue regular worship and occasional offices. Also for as we look to multiply two groups; that cells may be an effective tool for discipleship. To fruitfully Knayton VC Primary School and for farmers and their families as they face another difficult year. develop an evangelistic ministry aimed at our ‘Squiggles and Wiggles’ toddler group mums. Diocese of Paraguay (Southern Cone). Bishop Peter Bartlett. Diocese of Orlu (Owerri, Nigeria). Archbishop Bennett Okoro. Saturday 20th July St Lawrence, Kirby Sigston, All Saints, Northallerton, St James, Romanby Thursday 11th St Mary and St Germain, (Selby Abbey), St Richard, Selby Margaret of July Clergy: The Revd Howard Smith, The Revd Danny Walker, Readers: Bobby Cooper, Pauline Clergy: The Revd Canon John Weetman, The Revd Martyn Weaver, The Revd Dr Julie Watson, Antioch, martyr, Benedict, abbot, 4th cent. Goodrum, Retired Clergy: The Revd Ken Loraine, The Revd Don Tordoff, The Revd Margaret c.550 Retired Clergy: The Revd Canon Roy Matthews, Churchwardens: Brian Duckels, Mavyne Bartolomé de las Tordoff, The Revd Stewart Ridley, The Revd Ruth Wigram, The Revd Peter Lee, The Rt Revd

Twineham. Casas, apostle to Gordon Bates. Churchwardens: Pamela Alderson, Elizabeth Harbord, Mike Smith, Di Renwick, the Indies, 1566. Give thanks for our new Family Funtime (‘Messy Church’) Service and pray for the growth of that Brian Harris. congregation and further developments in our ministry among children, young people and Please pray for the ongoing worship & witness in the benefice and for the benefice during the families. Mrs Jo Jennings (HT) and staff and pupils at Selby Abbey CE Primary School. vacancy beginning in August. Diocese of Oru (Owerri, Nigheria). Bishop Geoffrey Chukwunenye. Diocese of Pelotas (Brazil). Bishop Renato Raatz. Friday 12th July All Saints Sherburn in Elmet with All Saints Saxton, Holy Trinity Barkston Ash Sunday St Oswald, East Harlsey, All Saints, Ingleby Arncliffe, St Peter, Osmotherley 21st July Clergy: The Revd Chris Wilton, The Revd Martin Otter Clergy: The Revd Ian Houghton, The Revd Trevor Lewis Please pray for the Ministry Team including the Revd Martin Otter for retired clergy, Fr Peter 8th Sunday after Trinity We continue to give thanks for Trevor's reappointment and pray for his continuing ministry. Brindle and Fr Nick Plant, for the Readers Norman Sutcliffe, Wendy Plant and John Taylor. ease Please pray also for new initiatives in East Harlsey, for the VA Primary School in Ingleby pray for the work with children and especially for the Head Teachers for all the schools. Arncliffe and for the continuing partnership between the four Christian congregations in Diocese of Pacong (Sudan). Bishop Joseph Atot. Osmotherley through Churches Together. Also for Osmotherley Primary School and for walkers Saturday 13th July Diocesan Synod and other visitors to our churches Diocese of Pennsylvania (III, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Charles Bennison. Please give thanks for all those who serve on Diocesan Synod, as it meets today, giving of their time and their talents. Please pray that they may listen well to God and to one another, and that Monday 22nd July Please pray for all churches working to support asylum seekers, the destitute and those at the the decisions made will lead the Diocese forward in faith and hope. Mary Magdalene margins of society. Diocese of Osun (Ibadan, Nigeria). Bishop James Popoola. Diocese of Oyo (Ibadan, Nigeria). Bishop Jacob Fasipe. Sunday 14th July Cathedral Tuesday 23rd July 7th Sunday after St Oswald’s, Sowerby; St ’s, Sessay; All Saints, Thirkleby; St Mary’s, Bagby; St Dean: The Very Revd Jonathan Greener Bridget, abbess, Mary’s, Kilburn Trinity 1373 Please pray for all involved in the life of the Cathedral. Clergy: The Revd Nicola Carnall, The Revd Melodie Kimball, Readers: Carol Cox, Chris Carnall, Diocese of Osun North East (Ibadan, Nigeria). Bishop Humphery Olumakaiye. Diana Wild, Reader‐in‐training: Jill Gillanders, Churchwardens: David Tucker, John Kennedy, Monday 15th July Anne Wady, Hilary Fairwood, Jill Gillanders, Pat Ludiman, Peter Jefford, Derek Baty, David Swithun, bishop, The Rt Revd Gwillam, Robin Clough, Children & Young People’s Development Worker: Pauline Alderson, c.862 Retired clergy: The Revd Roger Wild, The Revd Frank Blanchard, The Revd Jack Marsden Bonaventure, Could you please first pray for us as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the diocese. The Please pray for our very different churches and communities as we seek to be faithful with friar, bishop, diocese is in good heart and there are six services across the diocese to celebrate and other teacher of the activities too. stretched resources. Pray also for Sessay CE Primary School. faith, 1274. Diocese of Otukpo (Nigeria). Bishop David Bello. Diocese of Pankshin (Jos, Nigeria). Bishop Olumuyiwa Ajayi.