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June 2010 Prayer Diary Thursday 24th St Barnabas, Swanland Birth of John the Vicar, The Revd Francis Scott, Curate, The Revd Daphne Kitching Diocese of York Prayer Diary --- June 2010 Baptist Diocese of York Prayer Diary --- June 2010 Praise: for renewal of people, energy and finances over recent months; for fresh impetus in outreach ministry, especially among Hull’s homeless; and for significant fruit from February’s holiday club for 5- 11s. As we press on towards our goal of making Christ known through friendship, please pray: for Tuesday 1st The Bishop of Whitby Justin, martyr, The Rt Revd Martin Warner plans to welcome a gap year youth volunteer and explore Parish Nursing ministry; for the right use of c.165 our plant and people resourcing the wider area; for God to revive our corporate life, especially our cell Please pray for the priests and people of the Archdeaconry of Cleveland, giving thanks for their steadfastness groups. in faith and mission. Pray for all whose lives are bound up with the steel industry and for those areas where Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough (Dublin, Ireland), Bishop John Neill. long-term unemployment has erode hope and dignity. Pray too for all whose poverty in rural areas is masked by the beauty of the scenery. Finally, please give thanks for the vitality of young people, and for all Friday 25th Industrial Chaplains—The Revd Michael Hills, The Revd Philip Ball (Part—Time) who seek to make Jesus Christ known to them. Ember Day Diocese of Daejeon (Korea), Bishop Michael Kwon. The economic situation has placed a great stress on local businesses and on regeneration. Our ecumenical chaplains have supported people at work in private, public, civic, voluntary and community organizations in the Hull area. The team closely involved in supporting city centre Wednesday 2nd Deanery of Northern Ryedale churches through re-organization. Please pray for encouragement as we offer training for people to Rural Dean, The Revd Paul Mothersdale, Readers, Mrs E Clark, Mrs J Harrison, Mrs M Timbrell. join us in our work and give thanks for our contacts in the economic community, volunteers, Please pray for this new Deanery and especially for the Synod members as we begin to explore our mission in management board and chaplaincy team. Northern Ryedale. Also for the ecumenical work being explored with the Methodist Circuits of Ryedale and Diocese of Dunedin (New Zealand), Bishop George Connor. Pickering and for the Superintendents Revd David Emison and Revd Peter Cross. Diocese of Dallas (Province VII, USA), Bishop James Stanton . Saturday 26th Hymers College, Hull Ember Day Thursday 3rd Ampleforth w Oswaldkirk, Gilling East and Stonegrave Diocese of Durgapur (North India), Bishop P Dutta Day of Clergy, Vacant, Retired Clergy, Revd David Lee, Revd Norman Taylor Readers, David Goodman, Ian Henley, thanksgiving for We thank God for those who have applied to be our Vicar and ask for prayers for the forthcoming interviews, Sunday 27th York Minster the institution of the Holy that our choice may be inspired for your service in these Parishes. We thank God the leadership that we have 4th Sunday after Please pray for all those to be ordained Deacon in York Minster today. Trinity Communion had from our retired clergy and the team of Readers and Lay Service Leaders who have helped our Parishes Hilary Boon, Annie Borthwick, Letitia Chester, David Efird, Paul Harford, Fiona Mayer-Jones, Ruth (Corpus Christi). to continue our worship and pastoral work in recent months. We give thanks for the young people of our Newton, Anne Richards, Ian Robinson, Daniel Roe, James Rosie, Mike Rutter, Luke Tillett, Danny Martyrs of Wednesday Tea Time Club and those who help them to discover Gods’ love for them. Walker, Barry Worsdale. Uganda, 1885— 7, 1977 Diocese of Damaturu (Province of Jos, Nigeria), Bishop Abiodun Ogunyemi . Pray for the Church of North India (United), Archbishop Purely Lyngdoh. Friday 4th Monday 28th Diocese of Bradford Helmsley Petroc, abbot, Irenaeus, bishop, Clergy, Vacant, Assistant Curate NSM, The Revd Ben Nicholson The Rt Revd David James 6th cent teacher of the faith, Please pray for this Benefice during its continued lengthy interregnum and for all those involved in the c.200 Please pray for the Diocese’s ministry and vision with young people. Please pray for Bishop Tom as he prepares to move to his new ministry, and for Bishop Mark Bryant and the diocesan staff as they selection process. Pray for the Church Wardens and Parish administrators, and for all who are helping to continue working together in mission. provide worship in our churches, especially Revd Canon Francis Hewitt and Revd Bill Page. Please pray for Diocese of Durham (York, England), Bishop Thomas Wright . Lucy Willshaw as she continues her training. Diocese of Honduras (Province IX, USA), Bishop Lloyd Allen . Tuesday 29th Bradford Cathedral Peter and Paul Saturday 5h Kirby Misperton w Normanby, Edstone and Salton Dean, The Very Revd Dr David Ison Kirby Misperton w Normanby, Edstone and Salton apostles Boniface Clergy, The Revd Jonathan Cooper The Cathedral is at the stage of consolidation after a period of re-establishing its ministry and mission (Wynfrith), in the city and diocese. Please pray for the Cathedral, for the provision of resources we need to bishop, martyr, Please pray for the Benefice which is in vacancy at the moment, especially for develop our work and our buildings for the future. The Diocese, for Bishop David James as he retires 754 the Churchwardens and the Benefice secretary. and for the appointment of his successor. The city and District of Bradford, for greater cohesion Diocese of Delaware (Province III, USA), Bishop Wayne Wright between its communities and for a positive way ahead for spiritual as well as economic regeneration Sunday 6th in the city. Kirbymoorside w Gillamoor, Farndale and Bransdale 1st Sunday after Clergy; Vacant, Retired clergy, Revd Canon Francis Hewitt, Revd Michael Stephens, Revd Ron Treasure, Rev Diocese of Dutse (Province of Kaduna, Nigeria), Bishop Yesufu Lumu Trinity Ann Jenkins, Reader; H Dalzieland, for all who are assisting in the provision of Worship in this Benefice. We pray for those involved in seeking a new incumbent, and give thanks for all Churchwardens and Parish Wednesday 30th Wydale Hall and the Emmaus Centre administrators in facing the challenges of the current situation . Give thanks for our Diocesan Retreat House, and pray for Barry Osborne and all the staff and visitors. Pray for La Inglesia Anglicana de Mexico. Bishop Carlos ToucheTouche----PorterPorter Diocese of East Ankole (Uganda), Bishop Elisha Kyamugambi. Monday 7th Kirkdale w Harome, Nunnington and Pockley, DEL week 10 Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate Clergy; Priest in Charge; The Revd Andrew De Smet, Readers, Margaret Timbrell, Bill Smith, Reader in to contact the Reverend Malcolm Macnaughton via email: Training Susan Binks, Retired Clergy who assist regularly, Canon Gerald Pearce, The Revd Bill Page Please pray for the five churches and four parishes for the shared ministry with the Methodists in Kirkdale [email protected] or phone 01904 707021 Parish and Revd David Emison the Methodist minister. For Susan Binks as she trains as a reader. For Andrew in his parish ministry and diocesan work. Give thanks for the successful after school club we ran at Nawton Primary School in the winter term and the Friend’s of St Gregory’s children’s pilgrimage day at Kirkdale and Lastingham in May. Diocese of Delhi (North India), Bishop Sunil Singh Tuesday 8th Lastingham w Appleton-Le-Moors, Rosedale and Cropton Wednesday 16th Anlaby, St Peter Thomas Ken, Clergy; Vicar, The Revd Dr Alastair Ferguson, Retired clergy, The Revd Alan Turner, The Very Revd John Richard, bishop, Vicar, The Revd Dr Neal Barnes, Assistant Curate NSM, The Revd Carol Tetley, Readers, Mrs J G Hindley, S. bishop nonjuror, 1253, Joseph hymn writer, Allen, The Revd Canon Robert Gibson, The Revd Geoffrey Howarth, Reader in Training Pat Wood. Butler, bishop, Madsden, Mrs N Lloyd-Hirst teacher of the Diocese of Derby (Canterbury, England), Bishop Alastair Redfern. philosopher, 1752 Please pray for Neal who leaves next month to become Vicar of Holy Trinity, Hull, and for the parish as it faith. explores a new partnership with St Marks. Diocese of Western Kowloon (Hong Kon), Bishop Thomas YeeYee----popo Soo. Wednesday 9th Middleton, Newton and Sinnington Columba, abbot, Clergy; Vicar, The Revd Adam Reed Thursday 17th missionary, 597. Derringham Bank, St Thomas Hull & The Ascension Samuel and Ephrem, deacon, We hold before God today the vicar Adam Reed; the Readers—Joyce Harrison, Billy Garrett & John Vicar; The Revd Stephen Whaley, Retired Clergy, The Revd Joyce Bray, Reader; Canon Stella Vernon. Henrietta Barnett, hymn writer, Steel; the Reader in Training, Margaret Harris; and all the Church Officers & PCC members of the three social reformers, Thank God for many encouragements and please pray for renewed strength, vision and love. teacher of the parishes. We pray for the community and rural life of the seven villages of the Middleton Benefice: 1913 and 1936 Diocese of the Coast formerly (Ikale(Ikale----Ilaje),Ilaje), (Province of Lagos, Nigeria), Bishop JoshuaJoshua faith, Middleton, Aislaby, Wrelton, Sinnington, Marton, Newton & Stape. Lastly we pray that the daily lives of Ogunele. church members may be light and salt within the benefice. Diocese of Derry & Raphoe (Armagh, Ireland), Bishop Kenneth Good. Friday 18th Hessle, All Saints Bernard Mizeki, Vicar; The Revd Tim Boyns, Assistant Curate NSM, The Revd Eve Rose, Curate, The Revd Andy Simpson, Thursday 10th Pickering w Lockton and Levisham martyr, 1896 Retired priest, The Revd John Walker, Readers, Philip Rodmell, Reader in training, Georgina Boyns Clergy; Priest in Charge, The Revd Anthony Pritchett, Associate Priest (NSM) The Revd Dr Lynn Grove; We pray as well for our two Church Schools, asking particular support for the Infant School who are in Retired, The Revd Ivon Baker, The Revd David Clark, The Revd Peter Jaram, The Revd Bill Page, James Special Measures at this time.
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