Daily Intercessions

MAY 2021

Welcome to the Cathedral’s intercessory prayer leaflet.

There are several cycles of prayer included here: • the Anglican Communion cycle of prayer helping us to pray for the worldwide Church; • the Diocesan cycle of prayer which includes parishes, schools, sector ministry and Diocesan staff; • a Minster cycle of prayer which helps us to focus prayer for the wider community as well as the roads and streets of the parish.

1 SATURDAY – Philip and James, Apostles For bishops Tollerton, St Peter (Alan Howe) The Diocese of British Columbia – The Anglican Church of Canada (BC and Yukon Province) Adams Row, Appletree Close, Arnold Avenue, Archers Field

2 SUNDAY - The Fifth Sunday of Easter For the Minster community, and for our diocese SECTOR MINISTRIES: Nottingham Prison (Steven Clark, Martin Tyack) The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East Church of England: Diocese of Southwark, Bishop Christopher Chessun, Bishop Richard Cheetham, Bishop Jonathan Clark, Bishop Karowei Dorgu Church of Norway: Diocese of Björgvin, Bishop Halvor Nordhaug Archway Cottages, Birchwood Close, Bishop’s Drive

3 MONDAY For those at Jubilee House The Diocese of Central Buganda – The Church of the Province of Uganda Nottingham Trent University, Dept of Land-Based Studies, Brinkley

4 TUESDAY – English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era For guardians The Cranmer Group (Tim Chambers) The Diocese of West Buganda – The Church of the Province of Uganda) Bramley Close, Burgage Close, Burgage Green, Burgage Lane

5 WEDNESDAY For teenagers Widmerpool, St Peter; Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, St Mar & All Saints; Wysall, Holy Trinity (Stephen Hippisley-Cox) The Diocese of Buhiga – The Anglican Church of Burundi Byron Gardens, Canons Close, Caudwell Close

6 THURSDAY For the Polish community in Nottinghamshire Wiverton in the Vale (Rachel Mitchell) The Diocese of Bujumbura – The Anglican Church of Burundi Chatham Street, Chatsworth Avenue, Chimes Meadow

7 FRIDAY For local farmers and all who tend the earth Director of Parish Support for the Diocese, Fraser McNish and his colleagues The Diocese of Bukavu – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo Church Street, Cottam’s Close

8 SATURDAY - Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Writer, c. 1417; Hugh Heywood, second Provost of Southwell, 1987 For spiritual counsellors and visionaries The Archdeacon of Newark designate (Tors Ramsey) The Diocese of Bukedi – The Church of the Province of Uganda Crafts Way, Crew Lane, Crink Lane

9 SUNDAY - The Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogation Sunday) For the Minster community, and for our diocese GEDLING DEANERY (Area Dean: John Allister, Lay Chair: Tony Mellor) The Anglican Church of Kenya Church of England: Diocese of Gloucester, Bishop Rachel Treweek, Bishop Robert Springett Church of Sweden: Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael Mogren Dover Street, Dudley Doy Road

10 MONDAY – Rogation Day For students at NTU Brackenhurst The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham (Paul Williams) The Diocese of Bunbury – The Anglican Church of Australia (Western Australia Province) Dunham Close, Easthorpe

11 TUESDAY – Rogation Day For those who work in marketing and publishing Arnold, St Mary (Margaret Caunt) The Diocese of Bungoma – The Anglican Church of Kenya Farthingate, Farthingate Close

12 WEDNESDAY - Gregory Dix, Priest, Monk, Scholar, 1952; Rogation Day For those who order worship and help others to pray Calverton, St Wilfrid (Sam Hustwayte) The Diocese of Bunyoro-Kitara – The Church of the Province of Uganda Fern Close, Fiskerton Road, Galley Hill Road, Glenfields, Greet Park Close

13 THURSDAY – ASCENSION DAY Thanksgiving for our humanity being taken up into God Pray for the start of 'Thy Kingdom Come' (10 days of prayer across the world for the witness and evangelism of The Church) The Diocese of Busan – The Anglican Church of Korea Halam Road, Harvey’s Field, Heywood Close, Hillcrest, Hopkiln Lane

14 FRIDAY - Matthias the Apostle For unknown disciples Thy Kingdom Come Day 2 – Prayer for the witness and evangelism through our Church Lambley, Holy Trinity (Michael Johnson, Jean Lamb) The Diocese of Busoga – The Church of the Province of Uganda Hockerwood Lane, Humberstone Road, Kings Court, King Street

15 SATURDAY For those taking on new responsibility Thy Kingdom Come Day 3 – Prayer for the witness and evangelism through our prison, hospital, university and workplace Chaplains Netherfield, St George (vacant: Area Dean John Allister, Lay Chair Tony Mellor, Churchwardens Lillian Barnett & Patricia Bird) The Diocese of Central Busoga – The Church of the Province of Uganda Kirkby Close, Kirklington Road, Lower Kirklington Road

16 SUNDAY - The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension Day) For the Minster community, and for our diocese Thy Kingdom Come Day 4 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our diocesan link churches The Ascended Jesus prays for his followers. He prays for the Unity of the Church and we commit ourselves in our diocesan vision to be one Church 'contending for the gospel'. We pray for all Christian people in our diocese for our common witness and the gift of our different traditions. Pray for all members of the Anglican Communion around the world. For the Archbishop of Canterbury, and all primates and bishops. For members of the Anglican Consultative Council. The Anglican Church of Korea Church of England: Diocese of Guildford, Bishop Andrew Watson, Bishop Jo Wells Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Viborg, Bishop Henrik Stubkjær Leeway Road, Lowes Wong, Leeks Close

17 MONDAY For chaplains in the armed forces Thy Kingdom Come Day 5 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local partner churches The Diocese of Butare – Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda Manor Close, Marrison Way, Market Place

18 TUESDAY For Reach UK Thy Kingdom Come Day 6 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism in our outer estates Nottingham St Jude (John Allister); The Diocese of Butere – The Anglican Church of Kenya Maythorne, Normanton

19 WEDNESDAY – Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life, 988; Lawrence Booth, Archbishop of York, 1480 For religious communities Thy Kingdom Come Day 7 - Prayer for the witness and evangelism in our rural communities Porchester, St James (vacant: Area Dean John Allister, Lay Chair Tony Mellor, Patrick Wallis & Steve Harrison) The Diocese of Buye – The Anglican Church of Burundi Mayhill, Meadow View, Merryweather Close, Monckton Drive

20 THURSDAY – Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot of Tours, 804 For bellringers Thy Kingdom Come Day 8 - Pray for the witness and evangelism through our market town centre churches The Diocese of Byumba – Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda Newark Road, Normanton Road, Norwood Gardens

21 FRIDAY - Helena, Protector of the Holy Places, 330 For the Guild of Stewards Thy Kingdom Come Day 9 - Pray for the witness and evangelism of Christians in civic life Woodthorpe St Mark (Matthew Roberts & Jack Bull) The Diocese of Calabar – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Niger Delta Province) Norwood Park, Nottingham Road, Nursery End

22 SATURDAY For civil servants Thy Kingdom Come Day 10 - Pray for the witness and evangelism of our Cathedral NOTTINGHAM NORTH DEANERY (Area Dean Tim Pullen, Lay Chairs John Cartwright & Sue Dunster) The Diocese of Calcutta – The (united) Church of North India Orchard Close, Palace View, Palmers Court, Park Lane, Park Terrace

23 SUNDAY – DAY OF PENTECOST (Whit Sunday) For the gift of the Spirit. For the Minster community, and for our diocese Prayer for the witness and evangelism of our local worshipping communities The Spirit of the Living God falls upon the Church and she is renewed. Today we pray at Pentecost for the revival of our witness to Christ and our Personal commitment to grow deeper in our faith. 'Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people and kindle in us the fire of your love.' The Anglican Church of Melanesia Church of England: Diocese of Exeter, Bishop Robert Atwell, Bishop Nicholas McKinnel, Bishop Jackie Searle Church of Norway: Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland, Bishop Olav Øygard Pinewood Close, Pollards Lane, Potwell Close

24 MONDAY - John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788 For the Methodist Church Carlton, St John the Baptist (Amanda Digman, Deborah Moyo) The Anglican Church of Canada (BC and Yukon Province) Private Road, Queen Street

25 TUESDAY - The Venerable Bede, Monk at Jarrow, Scholar, Historian, 735; Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, 709 For the Minster Libraries SECTOR MINISTRIES: Lowdham Grange Prison (Dave Clarke) The Diocese of Calgary – The Anglican Church of Canada (Rupert’s Land Province) Ropewalk, Ray Smith Close

26 WEDNESDAY - Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 605; John Calvin, Reformer, 1564; Philip Neri, Founder of the Oratorians, Spiritual Guide, 1595 For teachers whose faith informs their care of young people Carlton-in-the-Willows, St Paul (Wendy Murphy) The Diocese of California – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) Sheppards Row, Silvey Avenue, Springfield Road

27 THURSDAY For the encouragement of the Spirit to look beyond our reach Colwick, St John the Baptist (Amanda Digman, Deborah Moyo) The Diocese of Northern California – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) Shady Lane, Station Road, Stenton Close, Templemans Way, Teresa Terrace

28 FRIDAY - Lanfranc, Prior of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Scholar, 1089 For the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome The Bishop of Sherwood (Andrew Emerton) The Diocese of Cameroon – The Church of the Province of West Africa (West Africa Province) The Combes, The Parks, The Riddings, Upton Road

29 SATURDAY For children’s work and youth work Daybrook, St Paul (vacant but supported by Kurt Barron & Churchwardens John & Margaret Todd) The Diocese of El Camino Real – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) Wands Close, Westgate, Vicars Court, Wakeling Close

30 SUNDAY – TRINITY SUNDAY For the Minster community, and for our diocese Epperstone, Holy Cross; Gonalston, St Laurence; Oxton, St Peter & St Paul; Woodborough, St Swithun (Anthony Gils & Lynn Raynor); La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico Woodland Drive, Woodland View

31 MONDAY - The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth For God’s spirit drawing different generations together on new projects Gedling, All Hallows (Michael Johnson & Jean Lamb) As today is a bank holiday and we are encouraged to take a rest day, we remember those who cannot. Those who work to care for us and respond to our emergencies. Those who serve us as we shop and enjoy our leisure time. Lord, thank you for those who serve and thank you for our Servant King, Jesus. The Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn – The Anglican Church of Australia (New South Wales Province) Church of England: Diocese of Hereford, Bishop Richard Jackson The Lusitanian Church (Portugal): Bishop José Jorge Pina Cabral The Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Abroad: Archbishop Lauma Zušēvica For members of the Minster community who do not live in the parish

PRAYERS

A PRAYER FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS

Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

More prayers for use during the pandemic can be found here.

THE FOUNDATION PRAYER

Almighty God, you have made us members one of another in the mystical body of your Son: grant your grace to Paul, Bishop of this Diocese; to the Cathedral Chapter; the College of Canons; the Cathedral Council; to all members of this Foundation; and to all who work and worship here. Give them the spirit of wisdom and love, that they may live to your glory, to the furtherance of the work of the Church in this place at this Diocese, and in union one with another; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world with end. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR RECONCILIATION

Heavenly Father, you have called us in the body of your Son Jesus Christ to continue his work of reconciliation and reveal you to the world: forgive us the sins which tear us apart; give us the courage to overcome our fears and to seek that unity which is your gift and your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR THE COMPANION LINK BETWEEN THE DIOCESE OF NATAL AND THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM

God of heaven and earth, One day peoples from North and South, From East and West will worship and feast together in your kingdom. Draw together with bonds of love the Dioceses of Natal and Southwell and Nottingham. Inspire our friendship, Deepen our fellowship, And help us to challenge each other afresh To witness to your saving love for all the world, Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR OUR LINK CATHEDRAL OF ST GEORGE’S, JERUSALEM

Gracious and loving God, we pray for our brothers and sisters of St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem. We thank you for all that we are able both to receive and to give through this friendship. Deepen the bonds between us, and show us how best to support Archbishop Suheil and his people in their faithful witness to you and their tireless work for justice, peace and reconciliation in the midst of tension and conflict. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Brother and our Saviour. Amen.

LISTENING TO THE LEAVES

Gracious God, source of life, we praise you for the wonder and diversity of the natural world, and we thank you for the genius of the craftsmen who carved the Chapter House leaves that speak to us still. Open our hearts and minds to your guiding Spirit, that we may discern together how best to cherish this good earth and safeguard its resources. As we listen to the leaves, show us how to share in creation's song and rediscover our harmony in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.