SEPTEMBER 2015 LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
People of integrity who hold positions of leadership (QUE) The ability to openly practice our faith without fear (QUE) All volunteers who will be closing summer churches (QUE) Good friends who are there for us in times of personal hardships (QUE) Having food on our table while there are so many that go without (QUE) Good weather and abundant harvests (WNL) The diocesan Lay Readers (MONT) The faithful ministry of retired clergy (MONT) The ministry of Lay Pastoral Visitors and Spiritual Directors (MONT) The ministry of the Saint John Seafarers' Mission (FRED) The ministry of University Chaplains (NSPEI)
PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Ministry Team in the St. Francis Deanery (QUE) The meeting of the Diocesan Executive Council as they prepare for the November 2015 Diocesan Synod (QUE) Opening of the Quebec National Assembly and House of Commons (QUE) Teachers and students returning to schools, colleges, universities and seminaries (QUE/NSPEI) Everyone traveling during the Labour Day weekend (QUE) The beginning of the new Sunday school season (QUE) The changes happening with parish structures due to amalgamations (QUE) The Revd Dr Donald Boisvert – new Prinicpal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College (MONT) The Consecration of the Very Revd Mary Irwin-Gibson (MONT); The Clergy Conference (MONT) Students returning to school (MONT) Theological students (FRED) Sept5 – International Day of Charity Sept 8 – International Literacy Day Sept 8-10 Diocesan clergy conference (CNL) Sept 14 – Standing Committee Meetings (WNL) Sept 15 – Synod Executive Committee Meeting (WNL) Sept 18-19 Anglican fellowship Prayer Diocesan Conference (CNL) Sept 18-20 Diocesan ACW Conference (WNL) Sept 19 – Vocations Day (FRED) Sept 20 – Back to Church Sunday (FRED) Sept 21 – Western NL Bookroom Committee meeting (WNL) Sept 21 – International Day of Peace Sept 22-23 Meeting of the Inter Diocesan Learning Community (NSPEI) Sept 22-23 Diocesan regional deans and executive (CNL) Sept 26 – International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Sept 26 – Godly Play training session (FRED)
Provincial Prayer Care Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
No. 109 JULY 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2015
05 July Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Archbishop Percy Coffin and the Provincial Council 12 July Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Bishop Ron Cutler 19 July Diocese of Québec Bishop Dennis Drainville 26 July Diocese of Fredericton Bishop David Edwards 02 August Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land Archbishop David Ashdown and the Provincial Council 09 August The Primate and the Council of General Synod Archbishop Fred Hiltz 16 August Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario Archbishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Council 23 August Diocese of Montréal Bishop Barry Clarke/ Bishop Elect Mary Irwin-Gibson 30 August Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Archbishop John Privett and the Provincial Council 06 September Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Bishop Geoffrey Peddle 13 September Diocese of Central Newfoundland Bishop David Torraville 20 September Diocese of Western Newfoundland Archbishop Percy Coffin 27 September National Indigenous Bishop and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples Bishop Mark McDonald
JULY 2015 LET US GIVE THANKS FOR: For Family ties during the summer holidays (QUE) Vacations and quality time with loved ones (QUE) The employment that our youth are accomplishing during their vacation period (QUE) The joy of being out in nature at summer cottages with picnics, barbeques and playing in the sun (QUE) The daily theatrical presentations prepared by our diocesan Youth Worker, Aidan Strange, and 6 college students (QUE) For the visit of a group of Scottish youth from the Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness, our companion diocese (QUE) The Rev. Nicholas Forte as he begins as Incumbent of Chaleur Bay and New Carlisle (QUE) Family, fun, and fellowship (WNL) The ministry of our retiring Chancellor, Mr. William Marshall (CNL) Mint Brook Camp and Conference Centre (CNL) The Revd Paul Tidman and The Revd Canon Dr David Sinclair as they retire (MONT) The leadership of the Revd Canon Dr John Simons, retiring Principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College (MONT) Hospitality and blessings received by Bishop David while on his walking pilgrimage through the Archdeaconry of St. Andrews (FRED) Christopher and Daniel, ordained priests, and Thomas, ordained deacon, on June 28 (FRED) The 70th anniversary of Camp Medley and the many generous donations from people and groups to sponsor children to commemorate this. (FRED) 150thAnniversary of St. George’s, Parrsboro (NSPEI) Appointment of a new Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator (NSPEI) Appointment of a new Parish Vitality Coordinator (NSPEI); Vacation Bible Schools (NSPEI); JULY 2015 PLEASE PRAY FOR: Summer churches in Cacouna, Métis Beach, Malbaie, Tadoussac, Acton Vale, Maple Grove and Rivière-du-Loup (QUE) All migrant workers who are away from their families (QUE) Clergy and Layreaders who enjoy summer vacation (QUE) Those who are considering suicide instead of life (QUE) Families who have lost loved ones to suicide or other illness (QUE) The Rev. Cynthia Patterson and her work with the Suicide Prevention Programme (QUE) Staff anf campers at Killdevil Camp (WNL) Summer Catechists (WNL) The ministry of the Archdeacons and Deans – Episcopal Council (MONT) The Very Revd Mary Irwin-Gibson, Bishop-Elect Diocese of Montreal (MONT) The 20/20 Vision – Strategic Plan (MONT) Inuit ministry in Montreal and the Revd Annie Ittoshat (MONT) Those attending diocesan summer camp programs (at Camps Medley and Brookwood) (FRED) Bishop David on vacation in England (FRED) For refreshment for clergy (FRED) Follow up to Synod discussions (NSPEI) July 1 - The Rev. Neale Bennet as he begins as President of AST (NSPEI) July 18 – Nelson Mandela International Day (QUE) July 30 – International Day of Friendship (QUE)
AUGUST 2015
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
Ministry of Layreaders Dale Keats, Mary Spingle, Canon Stephen Kohner, and Linda Stubbert in the North Shore Deanery (QUE) The volunteers from our diocese who work at “Maison des Marin” in the port of Quebec City (QUE) Prayers that have been answered and for our strength and good health (QUE) Relaxation and rejuvenation (WNL) The Episcopal ministry of retiring Bishop Barry Clarke (MONT) The work of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (MONT) The summer day camps let by Crosstalk Ministries (MONT) Summer camp directors and staff (FRED) 225th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Church, Auburn (NSPEI) Camping programs (NSPEI) An Opportunity for Rest and Refreshment (NSPEI)
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Those sick in hospitals and unable to be with their loved ones during the summer season (QUE) Those who live with chronic pain and health problems (QUE) People having lost employment and are seeking new positions (QUE) Giving strength to those who feel lost and alone (QUE) Students preparing for their next academic year. (QUE) Safe Travel for vacationing clergy (WNL) The ministry of Spiritual Directors (CNL) The establishment of Regional Ministries in the Eastern Townships and Laurentians (MONT) The work of Diocesan Council and Standing Committees of the Diocese (MONT) Students in theological education programs (MONT) Those attending diocesan summer camp programs (FRED) Diocesan Synod planning team (FRED) August 9 – International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (QUE) August 12 – International Youth Day (QUE) August 19 – World Humanitarian Day (QUE) August 28-30 - National Triennial Cursillo Conference August 21-23 Discernment Weekend (NSPEI) August 24-29 St. Michael’s Youth Conference (FRED) August 31 – Sept 2 – Diocesan Clergy Conference (FRED)