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Tuesday 24th , St Peter , St Andrew Kirby Grindaylthe, St Andrew Bartholomew the Weaverthorpe, St Mary , St Mary Wharram le Street Diocese of Prayer Diary --- August 2010 Apostle Clergy: Vacant Please pray for the Churchwardens as they continue to manage the running of the Parish York Minster during the ongoing vacancy. Sunday 1st (South Africa), Donald Harker 9th Sunday after , The Very Reverend Keith Jones, Chancellor, The Revd Canon , Trinity Precentor, Vacant, Canon Theologian, The Revd Canon Dr Jonathan Draper. Wednesday 25th West (8) In your prayers for the Minster please would you include the craftsmen in stone, glass and Rector, The Revd Jenny Hill, other materials who are constantly renewing the ancient structure and show it as a place We ask for prayers as we commit ourselves to the mission initiative of Back to Church alive and responding to the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life. Sunday. We give thanks for the growing congregation which attends our new All-Age Pray for The Scottish Episcopal Church. Archbishop . Service, and for the steady growth from small beginnings of our ‘Young Bucks’ post- Hull Deanery—Central and North Hull confirmation group. We are grateful too for retired clergy Revd Norman Lewis, and reader Monday 2nd Eric Thompson who help regularly within our Parish, and pray for the work of our Rural Dean of Hull and Area Dean, The Revd Canon David Walker, Lay Chair, Mr J V Ayre,

Pastoral Team. Secretary of Deanery Synod, Mrs C Laycock, Reader, Canon S Vernon, Deanery Finance Diocese of Georgia (Province IV, USA), Bishop Henry Louttit Adviser, I R Nightingale Please pray that the Deanery, as it reviews the deployment of its human resources and the Thursday 26th Castle Howard Chaplaincy use of its buildings, may find in it an opportunity for renewal. The Revd John Richardson Pray for the Armed Forces and Micronesia (USA). Bishop George Packard Diocese of Gippsland (Victoria, Australia), Bishop John McIntyre St Mary, Cottingham Friday 27th Diocese of Tuesday 3rd Rector, The Revd Paul Smith, Assistant Curate, The Revd Oliver Coss, PTO The Revd James Monica, mother of We give thanks for the recent prayer initiative and in the Diocese and for evidence of life Hargreave. Augustine of Hippo, and growth. Please pray for our developing strategy; for an increase of resources; for key We look forward to welcoming the new intake of students who will be living in the halls of 387 appointments in the autumn. Diocese of Gitega (Burundi), Bishop Jean Nduwayo residence in the parish, and also our new family support worker in the High School funded by Churches Together . Saturday 28th Diocese of Esan (Province of Bendel, Nigeria), Bishop Friday Imaekhai. Augustine, bishop, Serves a Diocese, city and region of great need and opportunity. We give thanks for our St Cuthbert, Hull teacher of the faith, ministry to the homeless and vulnerable of our city through the work of the Cathedral Wednesday 4th 430 Archer Project. Please pray for the clients, staff and volunteers of the Project. We give Jean-Baptiste Vicar, The Revd John Cowan thanks for the work of our Cathedral musicians and choristers in local primary schools Vianney, curé Give thanks for the new Parents and Toddler group that has started called ‘Little Fishes’. though the national Sing Up! initiative. Please pray for the future of this work as national d’Arts, spiritual Pray for provision for Youth Work as we also look to grow in this area. funding is withdrawn. guide, 1859 Diocese of Etche (Province of Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop Precious Nwala. Pray for Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC) Diocese of and Galloway (Scotland), Bishop Gregor Duncan St John Newland, St Faith Dunswell, Riverside Church Thursday 5th Vicar, The Revd Melvin Tinker, Assistant Curate, The Revd Lee McMunn, Reader, David Sunday 29th Pray for all those who have gathered at Christian festivals over the summer, thinking of Oswald, king, Norton the Greenbelt festival this weekend. martyr, 642 13th Sunday after We thank God for the many unbelievers who heard the good news about Jesus during our Pray for Iglesia Anglican del Cono Sur de America. Archbishop Gregory Venables Trinity recent Passion for Life mission . We pray that the enthusiasm for evangelism displayed by the church family during the mission will continue over these next few months. We thank Monday 30th Diocese of John Bunyan, The Rt Revd James Newcombe God for the recent conversions we have seen and pray for many more over these coming spiritual writer, 1688 Please continue to pray for the people of West as they try to come to terms with months. Diocese of Etsako (Province of Bendel, Nigeria), Bishop Jacob Bada. flooding, a tragic school bus accident and most recently the widely-publicized shootings. Please also give thanks for the new Growth Strategy that is being developed for the St Mary Sculcoates, Diocese, with an emphasis on Discipleship, and discussions currently taking place about Friday 6th Priest in Charge, The Revd John Leeman, Reader, George Birch. the future of Cumbria as an ‘Ecumenical County’. Transfiguration of Please give thanks for the completion of the Church roof and for the baptism and (Canterbury, ), Bishop Michael Perham Our Lord confirmations that took place last weekend amongst our increasingly diverse Tuesday 31st congregation. Aidan, bishop, We give thanks for positive responses by Visitors to the Sensory Trail and other material Europe, Convocation of American Churches in (Province II, USA), Bishop Pierre Welté missionary, 651 to help them explore the faith. Whalon For the commitment of choristers and choir families which allows us to sustain our 6 days Kingston upon Hull, Holy Trinity, Holy Apostles, Most Holy & Undivided Trinity a week choral tradition Saturday 7th Vicar, Vacant, Assistant Curate, The Revd Marion Ball, Reader, Sam McGaw, The Revd We pray for the new initiative to develop The Lodge as a point of welcome and John Mason Neale, Philip Ball, priest, Hymn information at the Cathedral entrance on Castle street. Please pray for the parish as we await the arrival of Neal Barnes as our new Vicar, and for All clergy and laity involved in the extensive pastoral care offered in and from this place. writer, 1866 Diocese of Gombe (Province of Jos, Nigeria), Bishop Henry Ndukuba all those taking on responsibilities during the vacancy. Please pray for Holy Trinity as it continues its civic and city centre ministry, and for Holy Apostles as we minister to a local Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the Reverend council estate. Pray that the Church might see growth across all areas of life. Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 Diocese of Evo (Nigeria), Bishop Innocent Ordu.

Sunday 8th Kingston Upon Hull, St Alban Monday 16th Southern Deanery 10th Sunday after Clergy, The Revd David Jago, Curate, The Revd James Rosie, Reader, Liz Donaldson, The Blessed Virgin Rural Dean: The Revd Dr Quentin Wilson, Lay Chairman, Major General D M Naylor, Deanery Trinity Give thanks for the generosity of the people ofAlban’s St in their gifts of time, talents and moneyo t Mary Finance Adviser: P P Ashton, Reader Licensed to eth Rural Dean, P M Massheder.

God’s mission in this place. (transferred from 15 Diocese of Fond du Lac (Province V, USA), Bishop ssellRu Jacobus. Please pray for Fr James Rosie who joins us as te,Cura and that God will continue to guide us as we August) begin a new phase in the life of the Church here,hat wet may discern his will and be obedient in following. Tuesday 17th Buckrose Carrs, St Andrew, Rilington, St Martin,ampston, Sc St Hilda, Sherburn, All Saints, Pray for the Church of the Province of South Eastsia. AArchbishop John Chew , All Saints , St Johnthe Baptist, Yedingham Clergy: Revd Judy Duke Monday 9th St Mary Lowgate Please pray that we continue to build on the unity that exists between churches, and between Mary Sumner, FounderPriest in Charge, The Revd Michael Hills the church and the community. of the Mothers’ Union We are a city centre church seeking to engage meaningfully with all who live, work or visit our Diocese of Fort Worth (Province VII, USA) 1921 parish. Our “Open Hospitality” programme is introducing us to challenging situations which we New Malton are trying to meet. Please pray for our initiatives in making our church a place of prayer and Wednesday 18th spiritual refreshment, for our very successfulgrowing and ecumenical joint working and for Clergy, Priest in Charge (P/T) The Revd Peter Bowes, The Revd Dr Quentin Wilson, Curate The growing partnership with our neighbouring parish Holy of Trinity. Give thanks for our PCC, Revd Ian Robinson, Reader, Lyn Morris, Retired clergy, The Right Reverend Dr John Habgood, congregation and for our Lecturer: Revd David Rogers NSM and for the support given by the David Bayley, Simon Wright. Workplace Chaplaincy Team (NHIM). Pray for our developing collaborative ministry with Old Malton and with our ecumenical Pray for the Anglican Indigenous Network (AIN)t gathersas i the voices and lifts up the concerns of partners and for Ian as he begins his ordained ministry among us. Givethanks with us for the indigenous minority Anglicans who are living inir theown lands. encouragements of the Big Fish Club for 5-11 yeards ol and pray with us as we discern ways this (Canterbury, England), Bishophael Mic Langrish. can be extended and also reconsider our Sunday provision for children. Give thanks for with us for our completed and debt free reordering and organ rebuild. Tuesday 10th St Michael and All Angels, Diocese of Fredericton (Canada), Bishop Claude Miller Laurence, deacon, Clergy, Vicar, The Revd Canon David Walker, CurateThe Revd Anne Richards St Peter, Norton Martyr, 258 Pray that those in this community who seek God, findmay in the assembly of Christ’s people a Thursday 19th blessing and an encouragement. Clergy, Vicar, The Revd Bill Ankers, Reader, EdwardErrington Diocese of Ezo (Sudan), Bishop John Zawo Please pray for the church and all the lay ministry as we enter the interregnum in January. Diocese of Freetown (West Africa), Bishop Juliusnch Ly Wednesday 11th St Paul and St Stephen, Sculcoates Old Malton Clare of Assisi, founderClergy, Vacant Friday 20th of the Poor Clares, Please continue to pray for the Churchwardens eyas lookth after the Parish in the vacancy. Bernard, abbot, Clergy, Priest in Charge (P/T) The Revd Dr Quentin Wilson, The Revd Peter Bowes, Curate The teacher of the Faith, 1253. John Henry Diocese of Faisalabad (Pakistan), Bishop John Samuel Revd Ian Robinson Newman, priest, 1890 1153. William and Please pray for the Parish as we move into a new ministry , and for God’s blessing on our close Catherine Booth, working relationship with neighbouring churches. The Charterhouse Founders of the Diocese of Gahino (Rwanda), Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo Thursday 12th Salvation Army,

The Charterhouse provides sheltered accommodationor those f over 60, under the auspices of a 1912, 1890 Master of the Charterhouse who is always an ordained minister. Weekly church services are held in the Charterhouse. Please pray for all those whoe and liv work here. Sand Hutton and Whitwell (10) Pray for the International Anglican Youth NetworkIAYN) ( Saturday 21st (South Africa) Bishop Merwynastle C Clergy, The Revd Ivan Howitt Please pray for explorations and discussion that ear going on to enable the ten churches of the Friday 13th Hull University two benefices to work together effectively. Pray rfo the members of the Ministry Team. Jeremy Taylor, bishop,Chaplain The Revd John Cowan Diocese of Gambia (West Africa), Bishop Solomon Johnson teacher of the faith Please pray for the students as they prepare fore new th academic year. Please pray for Christian 1667. Florence students arriving at University that they mightd afin home for growth and fellowship. Pray that the Sunday 22nd Howardian Group, St Martin Bulmer, St Peter Dalby,St Margaret Huttons Ambo, All Saints Nightingale, Nurse, Chaplaincy may build up a flourishing communityoss acr the ecumenical chaplains, that is able to 12th Sunday after Terrington, St John the Evangelist, Welburn social reformer, 1910. Trinity Clergy, The Revd Christopher Parkin, Reader Charles Ward, Mr B Holliss Octavia Hill, social provide pastoral support for all students at theiversity. Un reformer, 1912 Diocese Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean), Bishop Gilbert Rakotondravelo Please pray for the ongoing development of the benefice as the churches find new ways of working together. Pray for The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. rchbishop A Thabo Makgobo Saturday 14th Hull Hospitals The Street Parishes, St Helen Amotherby, All Saints Appleton-le-Street, St Michael Barton-le- Maximillian Kolbe, The Revd Adrian Klos, The Revd Janice Sharp, Thevd ReAlistair Laird, The Revd Fran Kissack, The Monday 23rd Street, Coneysthorpe Chapel, All Saints Slingsby,All Saints Hovingham, St George the Martyr, Friar, martyr, 1941 Revd Peter Nelson, The Revd Andrew Marsden, Thed RevLiz Allison, The Revd James Hargreave Scackleton, Please pray for the Chaplains as they build upr theipresence in the hospital ministering to both Rector, The Revd Beryl Bowes, Reader, Tim Rowe, Retired Clergy: The Revd John Warden. The patients and staff. Please also pray for wisdomto ashow to demonstrate the value of chaplaincy in Revd John Richardson. these pressurized financial times. Diocese of Florida (Province IV, USA), Bishop Samuel Howard Give thanks for new people and their gifts, for our recently-formed music group which is enhancing worship at Benefice services and for the cell 3 groups which continue to grow. We Sunday 15th Pray for The Church of South India (United), Bishop John Gladstone give thanks for the award to Slingsby Church of anEnglish Heritage grant and ask for prayer for 11th Sunday after the PCC needing to raise further funds towards thetotal cost of major repairs. Please pray for Trinity. The Blessed the outworking of last year’s Benefice review. Virgin Mary Diocese of Gboko (Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Nyitsee