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Diocese of Armagh Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2017 (incorporating Anglican Cycle of Prayer) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Once again, The Armagh Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for 2017 is presented in a similar format to previous years. It seems that although we retain the same familiar format, many of the names change, representing the changing life and ministries within our diocese. We welcome those who have joined us as clergy and readers, and wish God’s blessing to those who have retired or left for pastures new. This year also sees several changes in parish groupings, also reflected in this cycle of prayer. I would like to thank our Diocesan Communications Officer, Jonathan Hull, for his updated clergy lists on the diocesan website, and for hosting this information online. I have also included Holy Days on the Sunday on which they occur. Those that occur during the week are shown in brackets on the Sunday during which week they occur. Included in this edition are days through Holy Week, Ascension-tide, and throughout Advent and Christmas. The prayers for the Anglican Communion are adapted from ‘The Anglican Cycle of Prayer 2017’. I have included selected information that I feel may inform our prayers. Due to the constant changes in posts held throughout the world-wide church, almost any publication can be out of date even before it is published. The posts held by individuals mentioned in this publication are correct as of published date. This information can be verified and updated at the Anglican Communion Web Site at http://www.anglicancommunion.org/resources/cycle-of-prayer.aspx While this publication is entitled ‘Armagh Diocesan Cycle of Prayer’, it is not written in stone; it is simply a guide to help us remember one another, and the wider Anglican family in prayer. Adaptation locally is important and essential. Please accept my apologies for any errors or omissions. Your comments, suggestions, updates and prayers are welcomed as we seek to improve this important aspect of our family life, our Common Prayer. I can be reached by e-mail (preferably) at [email protected] or by mail to Clonfeacle Rectory, 4 Clonfeacle Road, Benburb, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT71 7LQ. The rhythm of common prayer is core to our Anglican identity, and is a regular reminder of our inter-dependence as the Body of Christ, and of the primacy of love and unity. Through our prayers may we hold fast to God, one another, and the Anglican family of Churches world-wide. Johnny McLoughlin Editor 1st JANUARY — THE SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS (Epiphany - 6th January) Archbishop Richard Clarke Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dean: Gregory Dunstan Cathedral Reader: Betty Beamish Chapter and Staff of the Cathedral The Centre for Celtic Spirituality: Grace Clunie The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Kolhapur - (North India) The Rt Revd Bathuel Tiwade 8th JANUARY — FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Archbishop Richard Clarke Acton, Drumbanagher and Loughgilly Rector: Vacant The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Bolly Lapok Assistant Bishop of Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Solomon Cheong Sung Voon 15th JANUARY — SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Archbishop Richard Clarke Annaghmore Rector: Dorothy McVeigh Diocesan Reader: David Parker The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Kyoto - (Japan) The Rt Revd Stephen Takashi Kochi Kyushu - (Japan) The Rt Revd Luke Ken-ichi Muto 22nd JANUARY — THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY (25th January - Conversion of Saint Paul) Archbishop Richard Clarke Ardtrea and Desertcreat Rector: David Bell Young people, Sunday School Teachers Young people’s organisations, Youth Ministers, the Diocesan Youth Council. The Anglican Communion PRAY for the Anglican Church in Lake Rukwa - (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Mathayo Kasagara 29th JANUARY — FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY (2nd Feb – Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Candlemas) Archbishop Richard Clarke Armagh, St Mark’s Rector: Malcolm Kingston Curates: Peter Smith, Graham Hare Parish Readers: Ronald Watt, Barbara Wilson, Barbara Campbell, Paul Turton Diocese of Cashel, Waterford, Lismore and Ossary and the Rt Rev Michael Burrows The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Lichfield Lichfield - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave Lichfield - Shrewsbury - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Mark James Rylands Lichfield - Stafford - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Peter Annas Lichfield - Wolverhampton - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Clive Gregory 5th FEBRUARY — FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (PROPER 0) Archbishop Richard Clarke Ballinderry, Tamlaght and Ardboe Rector: Barry Paine The Diocesan Council, Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Boards and Committees The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Lomega - (Loryko, Sudan) The Rt Revd Paul Yugusuk 12th FEBRUARY – SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (PROPER 1) Archbishop Richard Clarke Ballymore and Clare Rector: Shane Forster Curate: Graham Spence Diocesan Readers: Tom Goringe Parish Reader: Walter Evans, Graham Patterson, Samuel Lockhart PRAY for those who serve on Select Vestries and work for the good of the local parish. The Anglican Communion PRAY for the Anglican Church in Lusaka - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd David Njovu 19th FEBRUARY — SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT Archbishop Richard Clarke Brackaville, Donaghendry and Ballyclog Rector: Andrew Rawding Diocesan Reader: Florence Gallagher Parish Reader: Vera Henderson Young people, Sunday School Teachers Young people’s organisations, Youth Ministers, the Diocesan Youth Council. The Anglican Communion PRAY for the Anglican Church in Mahajanga - (Indian Ocean) The Rt Revd Jean Claude Andrianjafimanana 26th FEBRUARY – SUNDAY BEFORE LENT (TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY) Archbishop Richard Clarke Camlough, Mullaglass and Ballymoyer Union Rector: Vacant Curate: William McCracken Parish Reader: David Hawthorne Diocese of Clogher and the Rt Rev John McDowell The Anglican Communion PRAY for the Anglican Church in Malek - (Upper Nile, Sudan) The Rt Revd Peter Joh Mayom 1st MARCH — Prayer for Ash Wednesday ACCEPT our repentance, Lord, for the wrongs we have done: for our blindness to human need and our indifference to injustice and cruelty. Almighty and Everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 5th MARCH — FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT Archbishop Richard Clarke Carnteel and Crilly Rector: Glenn West Parish Reader: Gary Lee The Diocesan Council, Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Boards and Committees Pray for our partner-diocese, Madi West Nile, Church of Uganda, and for Bishop Joel Obetia. Also pray for the people of Arua (rural) archdeaconry and their Archdeacon, the Ven Asher Matua The Anglican Communion PRAY for the Anglican Church in Marathwada - (North India) The Rt Revd Madhukar Kasab 12th MARCH — SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT (17th March – Saint Patrick) Archbishop Richard Clarke Clogherny, Drumnakilly and Seskinore Rector: Andy Heber Parish Reader: Hazel Giboney Diocesan Reader: David Moses, Sarah Cathers The Anglican Communion PRAY for the Anglican Church in Maseno - (Kenya) Maseno South - The Rt Revd Francis Abiero Maseno Maseno West - The Rt Revd Joseph Wasonga 19th MARCH — THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT (25th March – The Annunciation of our Lord) Archbishop Richard Clarke Clonfeacle, Derrygortreavy and Eglish Rector: Johnny McLoughlin Parish Readers: Molly Batchelor, Alistair Mather Young people, Sunday School Teachers Young people’s organisations, Youth Ministers, the Diocesan Youth Council. The Anglican Communion Pray for the the Anglican Church in Mbale - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Patrick Gidudu 26th MARCH – FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT Archbishop Richard Clarke Derryloran Rector: Norman Porteus Curate: Drew Dawson Reader: Canon Wilfred Young, Raymond Bradford, Ron Griffin (Parish Readers) The Anglican Communion Pray for the Anglican Church in Mexico - (Mexico) The Rt Revd Carlos Touche-Porter 2nd APRIL — FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Archbishop Richard Clarke Desertlyn and Ballyeglish Rector: Adrian Stringer Diocese of Connor and the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy Clergy, Clergy spouses, Clergy families Retired clergy, Clergy widows and widowers The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Mityana - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Stephen Kaziimba 9th APRIL — PALM SUNDAY Pray for the peace of Jerusalem All glory, laud and honour, To Thee, Redeemer, King, To Whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Prayer for Palm Sunday Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human family you sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection. Archbishop Richard Clarke Donaghmore and Donaghmore Upper Rector: Peter Thompson Parish Reader: Christine Kelly, Anne Kelly, Elizabeth Burrows, Maxwell Trimble, Alan Williamson, Glenn Ferry The Diocesan Council, Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Boards and Committees The Anglican Communion PRAY for The Anglican Church in Jerusalem - (Jerusalem & Middle East) The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani 13th APRIL — MAUNDY