Calendar of Intercessions
October – November - December 2016
The Partnership Prayer of the El Camino Real, Gloucester and Western Tanganyika Partnership
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of El Camino Real, Gloucester and Western Tanganyika. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
The Partnership Prayer of the Gloucester – Västerås Partnership
God, without boundaries, limitless in love: bless with your grace the partnership between Gloucester and Västerås; in learning of one another, help us to understand ourselves; in wrestling with difference, help us deepen our friendship; in worshipping in unity, help us to draw closer to you, God in Trinity, embracing all. Amen.
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A = Anglican Communion D = Diocese of Gloucester [L]= Local Diocesan Calendar P = Porvoo Communion
Week beginning 25 September 2016
Daily P: Church of Greenland, Bishop Sofie Petersen
Sun 25 The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity A: The Church in Wales, Archbishop Barry Morgan D: The licensing of Pastoral Assistants in the Cathedral this afternoon DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the distinctive ministry of deacons in social work
Mon 26 A: Hereford, England, Bishops Richard Frith, Alistair Magowan D: The Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury-on-Severn with Shepperdine, Jan van der Lely, Tom Keates, Matt Cottrell (Parish Clergy), David Moyse, Monica Mullinex, Mike Spiller (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the Makaya High School
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Tue 27 Vincent de Paul, Founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists), 1660 A: Highveld, South Africa, Bishop David Bannerman D: St Mary’s C of E VA School, Thornbury, Karl Joyce (Headteacher), Oldbury on Severn C of E Primary School, Debbie Dix (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for Canon Brian Nordwick and for continuing discernment of the evolving Learning Community
Wed 28 A: Ho, Ghana, Bishop Matthias Mededues-Badohu D: The Clergy Conference beginning today at Swanwick DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the Junior College and Degree College in Dornakal and for all the staff and students
Thu 29 Michael and All Angels A: Honduras, Bishop Lloyd Allen D: The Benefice of Uley with Owlpen and Nympsfield, Diana Crook (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop PK Samuel We pray for work among young people and the witness of the church in Bangalore
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Fri 30 George Whitefield of Gloucester, Preacher, 1770 [L] A: Hpa-an, Myanmar, Bishop Saw Stylo D: Uley C of E Primary School, Zoe Mandeville (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the deanery of Norra Västmanland, Hans Eric Johansson (Area Dean), Susann Sënter (Chaplain)
Sat 1 A: Huron, Canada, Bishops Robert Bennett, Oct Terrance Dance D: The Tyndale Benefice, Rob Axford, Christine Axford, Peter Marsh (Parish Clergy), Susan Plant (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the work of the Christian Council of Tanzania
Week beginning 2 October 2016
Daily P: Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, Bishop John Davies
Sun 2 Thomas Cantelupe, Bishop of Hereford, 1282 [L] A: The Province of West Africa, Archbishop Daniel Sarfo D: North Nibley C of E Primary School, Paul Batchelor (Headteacher), Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Wotton-under-Edge, Mark Ryan (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for St Barnabas, Arroyo Grande, for the Youth Summit, for the Ministry Discernment Conference and for the Standing Committee Meeting
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Mon 3 A: Hyderabad, Pakistan, Bishop Kaleem John D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Stephen Abbott, Valerie Abbott, Susan Bailey, Bob Callaghan, Jean Capstick DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the English Medium School at Dornakal and for their link with the King’s School in Gloucester
Tue 4 Francis of Assisi, Friar, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226 A: Ibadan, Nigeria, Archbishop Joseph Akinfenwa D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, John Evans, Mark Evans, Sheila Fisher, Pauline Green, Pat Lyes-Wilsdon DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the Diocesan offices and the Diocesan Secretary, Reverend John Milton
Wed 5 A: Ibadan North, Nigeria, Bishop Segun Okubadejo D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Ian Marchant, Christopher Mulholland, Sue Phillipson-Masters, DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for all parish councils in the Diocese
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Thu 6 William Tyndale, born at Slimbridge or Cam, Translator of the Scriptures, Reformation Martyr, 1536 [L] A: Ibadan South, Nigeria, Bishop Jacob Ajetunmobi D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Ian Robb, David Self, Chris Verey, Michael Vooght, Frances Wookey DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the Lake Tanganyika Theological College and for all the staff and students
Fri 7 A: Ibba, Sudan, Bishop Wilson Kamani Idah, Nigeria, Bishop Joseph Musa D: Students training at WEMTC DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for St Peter’s Morro Bay
Sat 8 A: Idaho, USA, Bishop Brian Thom D: The Mothers’ Union, Dorothy Marshall, Helen Barton, joint Diocesan Presidents DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for Ananda Rao, the Bishop’s Chaplain and for the staff of the Diocesan Office in Dornakal
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Week beginning 9 October 2016
Daily P: Diocese of Monmouth, Bishop Richard Pain
Sun 9 The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity A: The Church in the Province of the West Indies, Archbishop John Holder D: The Diocesan Professional Counselling Service, Sarah Jones, Officer DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for St Mark’s Cathedral and the Presbyter, Reverend Prem Mitra
Mon 10 Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644 A: Ideato, Nigeria, Bishop Caleb Maduoma Idoani, Nigeria, Bishop Ezekiel Dahunsi D: The Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing, Kate Picot, Director DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for Västerås Cathedral and the Dean, Helén Lundberg and their partnership with Gloucester Cathedral
Tue 11 A: Ife, Nigeria, Bishop Oluwole Odubogun D: The Prison Chaplains, Tony Williams, Lesley Hewish, Catherine Todd DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for transport needs in the Diocese and maintenance of their vehicles on the very bad roads
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Wed 12 Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709 A: Ife East, Nigeria, Bishop Oluseyi Oyelade D: The Cirencester Deanery, Howard Gilbert (Area Dean), Karen Czapiewski (Lay Chair) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for St Luke’s, Jolon and for Honored Women’s Day
Thu 13 Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 A: Ifo, Nigeria, Bishop Nathaniel Ogundipe D: The Benefice of Brimpsfield with Birdlip, Syde, Daglingworth, The Duntisbournes, Winstone, Miserden and Edgeworth, Val Thorne (Parish Priest), Christopher Hall, Philip Ling (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the work of the Diocesan Women’s Fellowship
Fri 14 A: Igbomina, Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Akinyemi D: Miserden C of E Primary School, Jacqui Sollars (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the staff and children of Arpana School for those with learning difficulties
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Sat 15 Teresa of Avila, Teacher, 1582 A: Igbomina West, Nigeria, Bishop James Akinola D: The Benefice of Cirencester with Watermoor, Leonard Doolan, Howard Gilbert, Penny Light, Katie Richardson (Parish Clergy), Richard Marlowe (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Deanery of Bergslagen, Jimmy Akerfeldt (Area Dean) and Charlotta Storbacka (Chaplain)
Week beginning 16 October 2016
Daily P: Tönsberg, Norway, Bishop Per Arne Dahl
Sun 16 The Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity A: Colombo, Ceylon, Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey D: Powell’s C of E Primary School, Cirencester, Teresa Day (Headteacher), Watermoor C of E Primary School, Jo Pearce (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for all those with chronic medical needs, in an area where medical care is so limited
Mon 17 Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c. 107 A: Ihiala, Nigeria, Bishop Ralph Okafor Ijebu, Nigeria, Bishop Ezekiel Awosoga D: South Cotswold Team Ministry, John Swanton, Tim Hastie-Smith, Jean Brown, Andrew Cinnamond, John Partington, Caroline Symcox, Denise Hyde, Jonathan Clark, Lynn Hayler (Parish Clergy), Alan Aspray, Susan Holmes, Gordon Land, Rob Mitchell, Maureen Partington (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for communities in the Monterey Deanery and the Board of Trustees meeting 10
Tue 18 Luke the Evangelist A: Ijebu North, Nigeria, Bishop Solomon Kuponu D: Ampney Crucis C of E Primary School, Anne-Marie Wilkie (Headteacher), Bibury C of E Primary School, Suki Pascoe (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for St Mary’s Hospital in Khammam, for the medical staff and for the School of Nursing
Wed 19 Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary in India and Persia, 1812 A: Ijesa North East, Nigeria, Bishop Joseph Olusola D: Hatherop C of E Primary School, Sam Bartholomew (Headteacher), Down Ampney C of E Primary School, Wendy Foster (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the MAK hostel for boys, Bengalaru and the New Life Centre for Girls, Bengalaru
Thu 20 A: Ijesa North, Nigeria, Bishop Isaac Oluyamo D: Fairford C of E Primary School, Julie Fellows (Headteacher), Kempsford C of E Primary School, Richard Mendum (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the diocesan centres at Finnåker and Stiftsgärden
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Fri 21 A: Ijumu, Nigeria, Bishop Ezekiel Ikupolati D: St Lawrence C of E Primary, Lechlade, Gordon Soutar (Headteacher), Meysey Hampton C of E Primary School, Kate Carden (Headteacher), Southrop C of E Primary School, Allan Brown (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the many clergy being transferred to new parishes this month, and for their families as they settle in new areas
Sat 22 A: Ikara, Nigeria, Bishop Yusuf Janfalan D: The Benefice of Kemble, Poole Keynes, Somerford Keynes with Shorncote, Coates, Rodmarton and Sapperton with Frampton Mansell, Trevor Kemp, David Austin (Parish Clergy), Liz Collins, Barrie Cran (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for San Pablo Apostol, Seaside and for the Episcopal Church in Almeden, San Jose and the Commission on Ministry
Week beginning 23 October 2016
Daily P: Växjö, Sweden, Bishop Fredrik Modéus
Sun 23 The Last Sunday after Trinity A: Episcopal Church of Cuba, Bishops Griselda Del Carpio, Ulises Prendes D: Sapperton C of E Primary School, Dawn Thomas (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the work of the Diocese in tribal communities, especially in the remote forest areas
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Mon 24 A: Ikeduru, Nigeria, Bishop Emmanuel Maduwike Ikka, Nigeria, Bishop Peter Onekpe D: The Benefice of South Cerney with Cerney Wick, Siddington and Preston, Angie Austin (Parish Priest). Liz Pearse, Joan Townsend (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the Reverend Satish Timothy Paul, Deputy Diocesan Secretary
Tue 25 A: Ikwerre, Nigeria, Bishop Blessing Enyindah D: Siddington C of E Primary School, Carol Dougill (Headteacher), Ann Edwards C of E Primary School, Cerney Wick, Helen Sowden (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Deanery of Södra Västmanland, Cecilia Alsterlund (Area Dean) and Anders Holmberg (Chaplain)
Wed 26 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899 A: Ikwo, Nigeria, Bishop Kenneth Ifemene D: The Benefice of Tetbury, Beverston, Long Newnton and Shipton Moyne, Poppy Hughes, Kim Hartshorne (Parish Clergy), Andrea Aveyard, Richard Glanville (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the new church, recently planted in the town of Kasulu – named Ebenezer
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Thu 27 A: Ikwuano, Nigeria, Bishop Chigozirim Onyegbule D: Wendy Foulger being licensed as Associate Priest in the parish of Aston Somerville and Anna Griffiths being licensed as Assistant Curate in the benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary this morning DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for new parish partnerships between St Peter’s in Winchcombe with St Paul’s in Salinas and between Bourton-on-the-Water, The Claptons and The Rissingtons with St Francis in San Jose.
Fri 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles A: Ilaje, Nigeria, Bishop Fredrick Olugbemi D: Interviews for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham being held today DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the School for the Deaf at Dornakal and the Headteacher, Glory Shakunthala
Sat 29 James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda, 1885 A: Ile, Nigeria, Bishop Samson Adekunle D: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Tetbury, Joanne Woolley (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for spiritual development and growth among church members of the Diocese
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Week beginning 30 October 2016
Daily P: Stavanger, Norway, Bishop Erling Pettersen
Sun 30 The Fourth Sunday before Advent A: Bermuda, Bishop Nicholas Dill D: The Churn Valley Benefice, Arthur Champion, Cliff Pooley (Parish Clergy), Martin Green (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Diocesan Board
Mon 31 A: Ilesa, Nigeria, Bishop Olubayu Sowale D: Coberley C of E Primary School, Andrew Milner (Headteacher), North Cerney C of E Primary School, Jane Burr (Headteacher), Stratton C of E Primary School, Ceris Towler (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the agricultural needs of the area, as they await the annual rains for the crops
Tue 1 All Saints’ Day Nov A: Ilesa South West, Nigeria, Bishop Samuel Egbebunmi D: The Benefice of Avening with Cherington, In Vacancy, Derrick Pierce (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for the Diocesan Convention taking place in Salinas this week
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Wed 2 Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) A: Indianapolis, USA, Bishop Catherine Waynick D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Don Adams, Ian Aveyard, David Bainbridge, Margaret Bettis, Andrew Bowden, Francis Bruce, Horace Busk, Celia Carter DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for St Peter’s Mission School and the boarding hostels in Madiripuram and for the Headteacher and staff
Thu 3 Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher, 1600 A: Iowa, USA, Bishop Alan Scarfe D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Hugh Dickinson, Anthony Fletcher, Jeremy Francis, Rosemary Franklin, Robert George, Ursula Gray, Jim Harris, Joan Hobbs DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for all the diocesan hostels for children and for continued support and financial help for them
Fri 4 A: Iran, Bishop Azad Marshall D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Peter Hyson, Andrew Kirk, Roy Lambert, Ronald Lloyd, Graham Martin, John Martin, Margaret Maslen, Richard Maslen DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Deanery of Domprosteriet, Helén Lundberg (Area Dean) and Mari Jansson (Chaplain)
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Sat 5 A: Irele, Nigeria, Bishop Felix Akinbuluma Isikwuato, Nigeria, Bishop Manasses Okere D: The Diocesan Synod meeting this morning DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for all women in leadership in their local churches, and for the forthcoming vote on women’s ordination
Week beginning Sunday 6 November 2016
Daily P: Agder and Telemark, Norway, Bishop Stein Reinertsen
Sun 6 The Third Sunday before Advent A: The Lusitanian Church, Portugal, Bishop José Cabral D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Colin Mattock, John Minns, Jan Moore, Judith Mount, Michael Paget-Wilkes, Patti Price, Barry Raven, Curwen Rawlinson DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for communities in the San Luis Obispo Deanery and for Staff Development
Mon 7 Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739 A: Isial-Ngwa, Nigeria, Bishop Owen Azubuike D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Tony Ross, Karen Schmidt, Roger Scoones, Paul Springate, Philip Thomas, Nick Tucker DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the work of the Diocese in caring for vulnerable elderly people and for the residential home in Khammam
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Tue 8 The Saints and Martyrs of England A: Isial-Ngwa South, Nigeria, Bishop Isaac Nwaobia D: The Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the work and witness of the Women’s Fellowship in the Diocese
Wed 9 Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham, Educationalist, 1906 [L] A: Jabalpur, India, Bishop Prem Singh D: The Bishop’s Council meeting this evening DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Diocese’s work with refugees and asylum seekers
Thu 10 Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher, 461 A: Jaffna, India, Bishop Daniel Thiagarajah D: The Dean, Stephen Lake, Fiona Price, Executive PA DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for senior members of the clergy who are studying for degrees away from home and for their families
Fri 11 Martin, Bishop of Tours, c. 397 A: Jalingo, Nigeria, Bishop Timonth Yahaya D: The Cathedral Clergy, Celia Thomson, Richard Mitchell, Stephen Bowen, Nikki Arthy, Jackie Searle, Andrew Braddock DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for St Timothy’s, Mountain View
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Sat 12 A: Jamaica, West Indies, Bishops Howard Gregory, Robert Thompson, Leon Golding D: The North Cotswold Deanery, Katrina Scott (Area Dean), Bruce Coles, Mary Miller (Joint Lay Chairs) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the Polio Home and School for Children with Learning Disabilities in Khammam, for the Superintendent, Prabhakar Rao and the Social Worker, Nirmal
Week beginning Sunday 13 November 2016
Daily P: Luleå, Sweden, Bishop Hans Stiglund
Sun 13 The Second Sunday before Advent A: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain, Bishop Carlos López-Lozano D: The Benefice of Bourton-on-the-Water, Rachel Rosborough, Christopher Etherton, Michelle Porter-Babbage (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for CEZM School Bangalore and St Andrew’s School Siddapura, both working among the poor in the Muslim community
Mon 14 A: Jebba, Nigeria, Bishop Timothy Adewole D: The Benefice of Broadwell, Evenlode, Oddington, Adlestrop and Westcote with Icomb and Bledington, Richard Rendall (Parish Priest), Serena Lancaster (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Deaneries of Norra Dalarna and Västerbergslagen, Robert van Aarem (Area Dean) and Anders Mogård (Chaplain) 19
Tue 15 A: Johannesburg, South Africa, Bishop Stephen Moreo D: The Benefice of Chedworth, Yanworth and Stowell, Coln Rogers and Coln St Denys, Stephen Goundrey- Smith (Parish Priest), Priscilla Burris, Ian Smallman (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the church hospitals at Shunga and Matyazo and for the Christian witness of their work
Wed 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the Church, 1093 A: Jos, Nigeria, Bishop Benjamin Kwashi Kabba, Nigeria, Bishop Steven Akobe D: St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Chedworth, Angharad Fitch (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for Diocesan planning meetings for 2017
Thu 17 Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 A: The Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Archbishop Daniel Yak Juba, Sudan, Bishop Fraser Elias D: The Benefice of The Guitings, Cutsdean, Farmcote, Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter with Eyford and Naunton, Katrina Scott, Sue Cox (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the rights of Christians and all minority religious groups in India to be upheld and for good relationships between the faith communities
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Fri 18 Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231 A: Kadugli & Nuba Mountains, Sudan, Bishop Andudu Elnail D: Temple Guiting C of E Primary School, David Ogden (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the church’s hospitals and medical mission in Bangalore and Chickballapur
Sat 19 Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 A: Kaduna, Nigeria, In Vacancy D: The Benefice of Moreton-in-Marsh with Batsford, Todenham, Lower Lemington and Longborough with Sezincote, Stephen Wookey, John Pout, Ben Thompson (Parish Clergy), Mark Taylor (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the choirs of the Diocese
Week beginning 20 November 2016
Daily P: Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archbishop Urmas Viilma, Bishops Einar Soone, Tiit Salumäe, Joel Luhamets, Andres Taul
Sun 20 Christ the King A: Falkland Islands, Bishop Nigel Stock D: Longborough C of E Primary School, Clare Fisher (Headteacher), St David’s C of E Primary Academy, Moreton-in-Marsh, Colin Ellyatt (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the Diocesan secondary boarding school in Kigoma and the Headteacher, Rose Kawanga 21
Mon 21 A: Kafanchan, Nigeria, Bishop Marcus Dogo D: The Benefice of Northleach with Hampnett and Farmington, Cold Aston with Notgrove and Turkdean with Compton Abdale with Haselton, David Ford, Stephen Goundrey-Smith, Nick Fisher, Ilse Ferwerda (Parish Clergy), John Hollows (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for communities in the Monterey Deanery and church community celebrations of Thanksgiving
Tue 22 A: Kagera, Tanzania, Bishop Aaron Kijanjali D: Cold Aston C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson (Headteacher), Northleach C of E Primary School, Debby Harris (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the work of village evangelists in establishing new congregations
Wed 23 Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. 100 A: Kajiado, Kenya, Bishop Gadiel Lenini D: The Benefice of Sevenhampton with Charlton Abbots, Hawling and Whittington, Dowdeswell and Andoversford with The Shiptons and Cold Salperton and Withington, Colin Randall (Parish Priest), Sue Lord, Carol Norden (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for India’s government, often hostile to the Church and we pray for wisdom for church leaders
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Thu 24 A: Kajo Keji, Sudan, Bishop Anthony Dangasuk D: Withington C of E Primary School, Angela Reed, Sonia Beames (Co-Headteachers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Deanery of Falu-Nedansilijan, Camilla Nyberg (Area Dean)
Fri 25 A: Kampala, Uganda, Bishop Hannington Mutebi D: The Benefice of Sherborne, Windrush, Great Barrington with Little Barrington and Aldsworth, Nick Fisher, Stephen Goundrey-Smith (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the 15 new churches under construction in the Diocese, giving thanks for the remarkable church growth
Sat 26 A: Kano, Nigeria, Bishop Zakka Nyam D: Sherborne C of E Primary School, Mike Puddifoot (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for churches in vacancy and transition
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Week beginning Sunday 27 November 2016
Daily P: Aberdeen and Orkney, Scotland, Bishop Robert Gillies
Sun 27 The First Sunday of Advent A: Kansas, USA, Bishop Dean Wolfe D: On Advent Sunday, for the Diocesan Vision being launched today DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the Cathedral and the churches of the Diocese as they begin their observance of Advent
Mon 28 A: Kanyakumari, India, Bishop Gnanasigamony Devakadasham D: The Benefice of Stow-on-the-Wold, Condicote and The Swells, Martin Short, Tony Whitaker (Parish Clergy), Dilys Neill (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the Diocesan finance team, Mr Jagadish, Treasurer
Tue 29 A: Western Kansas, USA, Bishop Michael Milliken D: Swell C of E Primary School, Clare Fisher (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for Bishop Mickael as he journeys to England for the consecration of the Bishop of Tewkesbury
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Wed 30 Andrew the Apostle A: Karachi, Pakistan, Bishop Sadiq Daniel D: Robert Springett being consecrated as Bishop of Tewkesbury in Canterbury Cathedral today DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the Diocesan health and development department and the Director John Mhanuzi
Thu 1 A: Karamoja, Uganda, Bishop Joseph Abura Dec D: The Benefice of Quinton, Welford, Weston and Marston Sicca, Ros Greenhalgh (Parish Priest), Yvette Grundy, Linda Thomas (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for communities in the Santa Clara Valley Deanery
Fri 2 A: Karimnagar, India, Bishop Reuben Mark D: Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry, Craig Bishop, Dana Delap, Celia Woodruff (Parish Clergy)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the children and staff of the boarding hostels in the Cathedral compound in Dornakal
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Sat 3 A: Karnataka Central, India, Bishop Prasana Samuel D: Blockley C of E Primary Academy, Linda Jeffcutt (Headteacher), St James & Ebrington C of E Primary School, Joanna Jonson (Headteacher), Willersey C of E Primary School, Mark Jackson (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for Tumkur Area and the Chair, Revd Samuel Pujari and for the programme of evangelism in many rural villages of the Diocese
Week beginning Sunday 4 December 2016
Daily P: Porvoo, Finland, Bishop Björn Vikström
Sun 4 The Second Sunday of Advent A: Karnataka North, India, Bishop Ravikumar Niranjan D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, David Ashburner, Raymond Avent, Michael Banks, Jenny Barbour, Walter Barbour, Stephen Blake, Paul Bond, Peter Burch DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for all parishes with links to parishes in the Diocese of Gloucester
Mon 5 A: Karnataka South, India, Bishop Mohan Manoraj D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Penny Frank, Jane Gardner, Brian Halfpenny, Anthony Harvey, Jeremy Hutton, Roy Lodge, David Nye, John Parkinson DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the work of the Diocese with the refugees from Burundi 26
Tue 6 Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 326 A: Kasai, Congo, Bishop Marcel Kapinga Katanga, Congo, Bishop Muno Kasima D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, David Quin, Nick Scott, Jim Seaton, Timothy Sedgley, Michael Selwood, Barry Simmons, David Thurburn-Huelin DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for staff working at Sargent House
Wed 7 Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher, 397 A: Katakwa, Kenya, Bishop Zakayo Epusi D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Heather Turner, Stephen Tyrrell, Hugh Williams, John Wilson DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for St Mary’s High School in Khammam and for the development of English medium education
Thu 8 The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary A: Katsina, Nigeria, Bishop Jonathan Bamaiyi Kebbi, Nigeria, Bishop Edmund Akanya D: The Diocesan Secretary, Benjamin Preece Smith, Assistant Diocesan Secretary, Helen Richardson, Kerry Pateman, Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for good relationships and co-operation with other Christian churches
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Fri 9 A: Keewatin, Canada, Archbishop David Ashdown D: The Diocesan Communications Team, Lucy Taylor, Katherine Clamp, Sam Cavender, Becky Smith DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the partnerships with Lebombo in Mozambique and Karagwe in Tanzania
Sat 10 A: Kentucky, USA, Bishop Terry White D: The HR and Safeguarding Team, Judith Knight, Becca Faal, Alice Clark, Kate Peake DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for Bible College students as they return to their families for the Christmas break
Week beginning 11 December 2016
Daily P: Kuopio, Finland, Bishop Jari Jolkkonen
Sun 11 The Third Sunday of Advent A: Kericho, Kenya, Bishop Jackson Sapit D: The service of welcome for the Bishop of Tewkesbury in the Cathedral this afternoon DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for St Thomas’, Sunnyvale
Mon 12 A: Khartoum, Sudan, Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo D: The Property Department, David Woolf, Tim Ibbetson, Mary Coates, Colin Scorer DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for St Andrew’s Church in Kothagudem, a large mining area
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Tue 13 Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304 A: Kibondo, Tanzania, In Vacancy D: The DAC Staff, Natalie Fenner, Ian Serjeant, Adam Klups, Becky Phillips DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for work among children and young people of the Diocese and for vocations to ordained ministry
Wed 14 John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher, 1591 A: Kibungo, Rwanda, Bishop Emmanuel Ntazinda D: The Parish Giving Scheme, Helen Richardson, Helen Taylor, Gail Harrison, Steph Hartley, Kim Carter DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the Deanery of Tuna, Ingrid Őberg Hägg (Area Dean)
Thu 15 A: Kigali, Rwanda, Bishop Louis Muvunyi D: The Severn Vale Deanery, Simon Mason (Area Dean), Sue Padfield (Lay Chair) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for financial security for the churches, particularly those in very rural areas
Fri 16 A: Kigeme, Rwanda, Bishop Augustin Mvundabandi D: The Benefice of Abenhall with Mitcheldean, David Gill, Chris Sterry (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for Jesús Reyes and the Congregational Development Programme
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Sat 17 A: Kigezi, Uganda, Bishop George Bagamuhunda D: Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School, Julia Dowding (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the children’s day care centres at Garidepalli and Kodad, caring for the children of agricultural labourers
Week beginning 18 December 2016
Daily P: Borg, Norway, Bishop Atle Sommerfeldt
Sun 18 Francis Close, Priest, Rector of Cheltenham, Founder, Educationalist, 1882 [L] A: Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh, Ireland, Bishop Ferran Glenfield D: The Benefice of Ashleworth, Corse, Hartpury, Hasfield, Maisemore, Staunton and Tirley, John Longuet-Higgins (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the Kola Gold Fields Area Churches and the church’s social welfare programme
Mon 19 A: Kimberley & Kuruman, South Africa, Bishop Oswald Swartz D: Ashleworth C of E Primary School, Michelle Kelly (Headteacher), Hartpury C of E Primary School, Tony Larner (Headteacher), Staunton & Corse C of E Primary School, Jennie Dwight (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for all church musicians and choirs in the run-up to Christmas
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Tue 20 A: Kindu, Congo, Bishop Zacharie Katanda D: The Benefice of Badgeworth, Shurdington and Witcombe with Bentham, April Jones (Parish Priest), Robert Poole (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for all churches of the Diocese as they prepare to celebrate Christmas
Wed 21 A: Kinkiizi, Uganda, Bishop Dan Zoreka D: Shurdington C of E Primary School, Jon Millin (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for youth leaders in the Diocese and for their church communities at Christmas
Thu 22 A: Kinshasa, Congo, Archbishop Kahwa Isingoma, Bishop Molanga Botola Kisangani, Congo, Bishop Lambert Botolome D: The Benefice of Brockworth, Jane Walden, Steve Newnes (Parish Clergy), Louisa Messenger (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the youth workers and youth fellowships in the Diocese
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Fri 23 A: Kirinyaga, Kenya, Bishop Joseph Kibuchua D: The Benefice of Churchdown, Jonathan Perkin, Clodagh Ingram, Ben Lillie (Parish Clergy), Alison Summerskill (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for Christmas celebrations and Christian witness to the community
Sat 24 Christmas Eve A: Kita Kanto, Japan, Bishop Zerubbabel Hirota D: The Benefice of Highnam, Lassington, Rudford, Tibberton and Taynton, Helen Sammon (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for our Christmas celebrations
Week beginning 25 December 2016
Daily P: Oslo, Norway, Bishop Ole Christian Kvarme
Sun 25 Christmas Day A: Kitale, Kenya, Bishop Stephen Kewasis D: On Christmas Day, for joy at the presence of God with us DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We give thanks for those who first took the Good News of Jesus to the area just 100 years ago, and now for over 200 thriving churches
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Mon 26 Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr A: Kiteto, Tanzania, Bishop Isaiah Chambala D: Highnam C of E Academy, Stephen Dean (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for Canon Brian Nordwick and for continuing discernment of their evolving Learning Community
Tues 27 John, Apostle and Evangelist A: Kitgum, Uganda, In Vacancy D: The Benefice of Huntley and Longhope, Churcham and Bulley, Chris Sterry, David Gill (Parish Clergy), John Mitchell, Monica Richardson (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for all Christians in Dornakal and throughout India as they celebrate the birth of Jesus
Wed 28 The Holy Innocents A: Kitui, Kenya, Bishop Josephat Mule D: Huntley C of E Primary School, Maddy Owen (Headteacher), Hope Brook C of E Primary School, Longhope, Stephanie Severn (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the Bishop’s staff, and for spiritual growth in the clergy and congregations
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Thu 29 Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170 A: Kivu, Rwanda, Bishop Augustin Ahimana D: The Benefice of Newent and Gorsley with Clifford’s Mesne, Simon Mason (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael We pray for the beginning of the New Year
Fri 30 Ecgwin, Bishop of Worcester, Founder of Evesham Abbey, 711 [L] A: Kobe, Japan, Bishop Andrew Nakamura D: The Benefice of Redmarley D’Abitot, Bromesberrow, Pauntley, Upleadon, Oxenhall, Dymock, Donnington, Kempley and Preston, Lara Bloom (Parish Priest), David Clowes, Ingrid Lomas, Roger Parker (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock We pray for the thousands of young people who were confirmed last year, that they continue to grow in their faith
Sat 31 A: Koforidua, Ghana, Bishop Francis Quashie D: Bromesberrow St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Laura Hankins (Headteacher), Ann Cam C of E Primary School, Dymock, Chris Ward (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary We pray for renewed energy and faith as we begin a New Year
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Week beginning 1 January 2017
Daily P: Mikkeli, Finland, Bishop Seppo Häkkinen
Sun 1 The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus A: Kolhapur, India, Bishop Bathuel Tiwade D: Pauntley C of E Primary School, Chris Ward (Headteacher), Redmarley C of E Academy, Penny Paske (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao We pray for the partnership between Dornakal and Gloucester Diocese at the beginning of a new year
Mon 2 Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops, Teachers, 379 and 389 A: Kondoa, Tanzania, Bishop Given Gaula D: The Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Churchdown and Innsworth, Jacqui Hyde, Simon Monk (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel We pray for the work of all the Christian schools and colleges in the Diocese and for the recruitment and support of Christian teachers
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