Sunday 24th May. All , North Street, York 7th Sunday of Easter. www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/prayerdiary Sunday after Ascension : The Revd John Hanks (Assistant Curate); Churchwardens: Jill Marshall and Steve Aston. Day. Please pray for all those who live and work and worship in the ; for our many visitors, and for the John and Charles success of the stained glass conservation project. We pray for the early re-opening of our church as a Wesley, Evangelists, house of prayer and sacrament. Friday 1st May. of Selby hymn writers, 1791 and Pray for all members of the Anglican Communion around the world. Philip and The Bishop of Selby: The Rt Revd Dr John Thomson; Personal Assistant: Linda Nash. 1788 James, Apostles Give thanks for the Come and See Mission and for the creative way are responding to the Monday 25th May. St Paul’s, Holgate, York; St Paul’s CE Primary Covid-19 outbreak impacts. Pray for ministry to the bereaved, whose grief is intensified by the Bede, , scholar, historian, Clergy: The Revd Paul Millard and The Revd Matt Woodcock; Churchwardens: Rowena Stephenson and constraints upon funerals. Pray for the Chief Executives of our three District Councils, as they oversee 735. Lesley Nicholls local authority responses. Aldhelm, bishop, 709 Please pray for Paul and his family as he begins his ministry at St Paul’s and St Barnabas’ in such strange Diocese of Yei (South Sudan). Bishop Hilary Adeba Luate. circumstances, and for our ongoing work of worship, prayer, care and evangelism. Pray for this new Saturday 2nd York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust partnership between St Paul’s and St Barnabas’ - that many would come to faith. May. Diocese of Agra (North India). Bishop Prem Prakash Habil. Athanasius, Anglican : The Revd Rachel Bailes. bishop, teacher of Please pray for York Teaching Hospitals’ NHS Foundation Trust – for staff, patients and visitors, at this Tuesday 26th May. St Thomas with St Maurice, Lowther Street, York the faith, 373 time of heightened anxiety across the nation as we deal with the pandemic of Covid-19. Pray for staff in Augustine, , 605. Clergy: The Revd Al Rycroft. all wards and departments, that they may be able to work effectively and efficiently together to care for John Calvin, reformer, Give thanks for the wide range of people who have been engaging with our streamed services since the all patients and their loved ones. Please pray for the Chaplaincy Team, that they may be able to find 1564 church closed. Pray for us to continue to support people pastorally and practically, especially those who creative ways to support patients - those with or without coronavirus - and help staff at this difficult are alone and isolated. time. Diocese of Aguata (Nigeria). Bishop Dr Samuel C. Ezeofor. Diocese of Yeri (South Sudan). Bishop John Abraham Nyari. Wednesday St Chad; St Clement, York Sunday 3rd May. York Deanery 27th May. 4th Sunday of Area : The Revd Luke Tillett; Lay Dean: Dr Diane Craven; Deanery Financial Advisor: Terina Hurley; Clergy: The Venerable John Day, The Revd Toby Gibbons and The Revd Margaret Sentamu; : Mary Easter Andrews. Deanery Treasurer: Bill Nankivell; Deanery Secretary: Tim Moore; Deanery Leadership Team: Daniel Please give thanks the for the rich heritage of these two parishes. St Chad’s was planted from St Brookes, The Revd Richard Carew ( Clerk), The Revd Michael Smith, and The Revd Fran Clement’s in 1926 and they are now being reunited. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the people into Wakefield. courageous ways of worship and mission over South Bank. We thank God for the many blessings and opportunities for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in our Diocese of Ahoada (Nigeria). Bishop Clement Ekpeye. deanery and for the recent Come and See mission. Please pray for all the people and parishes of the Deanery of York at this time of change and transition. We are currently seeking to appoint to a number of Thursday 28th May. St Peter’s, St Olave’s and Clifton Schools, York key roles within the deanery and we are looking forward to how mission and ministry is shaped across Lanfranc, monk, Chaplain: The Revd Daniel Jones. archbishop, scholar, the City of York in our various contexts, based on the priorities of the Diocesan Strategy to Reach, Grow, 1089 Please pray for our staff and pupils at a time of uncertainty, that we may continue to learn from one and Sustain. another and know the strength of community life, even when we are far from one another. Please pray Pray for the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan). for our head teachers, Jeremy Walker, Andy Falconer and Phil Hardy, that they may be led by gentle Archbishop Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu, of The Nippon Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido. wisdom as they serve those that they lead. Please pray for our parents, that they may know a sense of Monday 4th May. St James the , Acomb Moor, York peace and security, both in their homes and in their work. Please pray that we may be a place that, in English saints and nurturing young lives, becomes a beacon of hope in our world. martyrs of the Clergy: The Revd Luke Tillett. Diocese of Aipo Rongo (Papua New Guinea). Bishop Nathan Ingen. Reformation Era Give thanks for the faithfulness and dedication of so many volunteers who work so hard in so many ways to make our church the welcoming, caring, and vibrant community that it is. Please pray for the lonely, Friday 29th May. University of York St John anxious and vulnerable in our parish at this time, as we seek to offer and support 'from a

Chaplain: The Revd Jane Speck; Chaplaincy Assistants: Julie Funnell and Katherine Buckland; Chaplaincy distance'. Please also pray for our engagement with children, young people, and families, and for our PA: Sarah Mills. newly established 'Tuesday Tots' baby and toddler group. Please pray for all our students and staff working from home, and especially the final year students, Diocese of Yewa [formerly Egbado] (Nigeria). Bishop Michael Adebayo Oluwarohunbi. whose university days are not ending as they'd imagined. We also ask for prayers for our Tuesday 5th May. new Chancellor, Reeta Chakrabarti, and our new Vice Chancellor, Karen Bryan, and for all the senior St Stephen, Acomb; St Aidan, Acomb, York Clergy: The Revd Peter Vivash; Youth leader: Ali Speed; RPA Team: Jennifer and Paul Deamer, David and team, making tough decisions in challenging times. Diocese of Akobo (South Sudan). Bishop John Jock Chol. Mary Gardner, Julie Parker and Cate Westall; Retired Clergy: The Revds Andrew Bailey, Pamela Cooper, David Erridge and Anne Freestone; Churchwarden: Rachel Parker. Saturday 30th May. Newcastle Cathedral We continue to pray for those involved in combatting Covid-19, those who have been traumatised Josephine Butler, social Dean: The Very Revd . through social distancing and fear, and the rebuilding of society in the aftermath of the global coronavirus reformer, 1906. pandemic. As we look to the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer initiative, and hopefully the re-opening of our Joan of Arc, visionary, At this time in the Cathedral, we are lifting up the nave floor, restoring 150 ledger stones and removing 1431. asbestos from the Hall. Please pray that our project does not lose its momentum or drive. Pray especially churches, please pray that people living in Acomb Parish will find hope and faith and see their lives Apolo Kivebulaya, that this will be a time of restoration, reinvigorating our call to proclaim afresh the Good News of Jesus transformed in Christ. Diocese of Yirol (South Sudan). Bishop David Roch Angong. to city and Diocese. Diocese of Akobo (South Sudan). Bishop John Jock Chol. Wednesday The Holy Redeemer, Acomb, York; Manor CE Academy 6th May. Clergy: The Revd Tony Hand; Churchwardens: Becky Philpott and Ken Parkin. Sunday 31st May. Diocese of Newcastle At this time of challenge for the whole world, give thanks for all those who are good neighbours, offering Pentecost. Whitsunday The Rt Revd . loving care, practical help, and emotional and spiritual support in our parish and school community. Pray Please pray for the and other senior leaders in the Diocese as they seek to support and serve the for our Pastoral Visiting team as they seek out the vulnerable, lonely and anxious to offer the help that we people of the Diocese through this difficult time and to make wise and courageous decisions. Pray for the Anglican Church of Melanesia. Archbishop Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of the can. Pray that our ‘virtual’ worship will continue to unite us together in love and service of the real, living Anglican Church of Melanesia and Bishop of Temotu. God who we meet in our risen Lord, Jesus. Diocese of Yokohama (Japan). The Revd Ignatius Osamu Irie. Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact The Revd Simon Bray via email: [email protected] or ‘phone: 01904 707021 www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/prayerdiary Friday 15th May. Thursday 7th May. St Leonard’s Hospice, York St Philip and St James, Clifton; St Mark, Rawcliffe; Clifton Moor Church, York Clergy: The Revd Andrew Gready. Spiritual Care Lead: Vacant. We pray for the Millard family as they move to St Paul's and St Barnabas’ in York - and we ask for a We very much value your prayers here at St Leonard’s Hospice, especially at this very difficult time, blessing on Matt Carns as he continues to settle into his role as Youth Work Leader, and on Kirsty and ask you to pray for us as we implement the changes and special measures being put in place for Dennett, as she prepares to join us as Curate. We pray very especially for our mission and witness to the Covid-19 outbreak. Please pray for the patients and relatives with the restricted visiting now in the communities of Clifton, Rawcliffe and Clifton Moor, as we look to serve God and each other in new place. Please pray for staff, as they continue to offer outstanding care to the most vulnerable. Thank and exciting ways. you so much for your prayers. Diocese of Yola (Nigeria). Bishop Markus Ibrahim. Diocese of Aba (Nigeria). Vacant.

Friday 8th May. Saturday 16th May. All Saints and St Andrew, Huntington, Earswick and New Earswick St Edward the , Dringhouses, York Caroline Chisholm, , social reformer, 1877 Clergy: The Revd Ian Birkinshaw; Associate Priest: The Revd Chris Park; Curate: The Revd Judy spiritual writer, Clergy: The Revd Richard Carew, The Revd Ruthi Gibbons; Self Supporting Minister: The Revd Canon c.1417 Dr Daphne Green; Readers: Charles Anelay, Chris Elliott, Gill Stamp and Michael Sargent; Retired Lindsey; Youth and Pioneer Leader: James Simister; Children and Family Worker: Sarah Griffiths; Clergy: The Revd Dr Susan Collier, The Revd Canon Philip Cousins, The Revd Canon John Young and Ordinand: Dan Thomas; Parish Administrator: Alison Walters; Churchwardens: Liz Barker, Alison The Revd Mark Russell-Smith; Churchwardens: Peter Burgess and Debbie Paterson. Hodgson and Juliet Wright. Please give thanks for all those working hard to support others in these disorientating times. Please Pray that we may bless the parish and support one another through the Covid-19 pandemic. Pray for a pray that we will work out what it means to 'be’ Church even when we can’t meet together to 'do’ full recovery for our clergy who have been unwell. Pray for the new worshipping community led by Church, and that we will discover some new treasures along the way. James Simister. Diocese of Ysabel (Melanesia). The Revd Ellison Quity. Diocese of Aba Ngwa North (Nigeria). Bishop Nathan Kanu. Saturday 9th May. St Michael-le-Belfrey, York Sunday 17th May. York City Centre Churches: All Saints, Pavement with St Crux and St Michael, Spurriergate; St 6th Sunday of Easter Denys; St Helen; St Martin; St Olave with St Giles Clergy: The Revd Matthew Porter; Assoc. Minister: The Revd Andy Baker; Curate: Revd Mike Perkins. Please pray for good pastoral care of church and wider community during the coronavirus crisis; the Clergy: The Revd Derek Earis, The Revd Kingsley Boulton and The Revd David Simpson. sharing of practical love and faith in Jesus to friends, family and especially to neighbours, and the Please pray for the ongoing process of recruiting a new priest-in-charge, and for all the diverse ways in continuing effective live-streaming of Sunday services. Please also pray for Vicky Earll, who will be which we are seeking to continue to worship and to reach out during this time. joining us later in the year as Curate (from Cranmer Hall). Pray for the Anglican Church of Korea. Archbishop Moses Nagjun Yoo, Primate of Korea and Diocese of Yukon (Canada). Bishop Larry David Robertson. Bishop of Daejeon. Sunday 10th May. St Oswald, Fulford, York; St Oswald’s CE Primary Monday 18th May. Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York 5th Sunday of Easter Rogation Day Please pray for those who are vulnerable or isolated at this time in our parish, and for the ongoing Clergy: The Revd Terence McDonough; Churchwarden: Bryan Milner; RPAs: Jackie Tuvey-Smith, Jo Poole and Malcolm Poole. conversations regarding the future of ministry in York City Centre. Please pray for our ; and those PCC, church members and parishioners feeling alienated or Diocese of Abakaliki (Nigeria). Bishop Monday Nkwoagu. isolated in the current situation. Please pray for healing and reconciliation – giving thanks for the Tuesday 19th May. St Lawrence with St Nicholas, York; St Lawrence’s CE Primary support provided by other clergy and our RPAs, and the generosity of our congregation as we seek Rogation Day. Please pray for the appointment of a new priest-in-charge as soon as is possible, and for our grant funding for our 150+ church building redevelopment project. We ask for the inspiration and Dunstan, archbishop, monastic reformer, community, as we find new ways to be connected and to care for each other. guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive to know God and make Him known through the work, worship 988 Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney (Scotland). Bishop Anne Dyer. and witness of our Parish Church. Pray for the Anglican Church of Kenya. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, Primate and Archbishop Wednesday 20th May. St Mary, Bishophill, York Rogation Day. of All Kenya. Alcuin, deacon, , Clergy: Vacant; Churchwardens: Graeme Thomas and David Wilson. Pray for all who are serving to maintain the life of the parish in the present period of vacancy, and in Monday 11th May. St Mary, Haxby; St Nicholas, Wigginton, York 804 what are strange days for us all. Please pray particular prayers of gratitude for the clergy who are Clergy: The Revd Kathryn Jackson, The Revd Nigel Benson, The Ven Chris Hawthorn, The Revd Dianne assisting by presiding over our worshipping life. Pray for those considering the future pastoral Cox, The Revd Martin Doe, The Revd David Porter and The Revd Ron Smith; Churchwardens and RPAs. provision for the parish. Pray for the Greek Orthodox (Fr. David Carney) and Coptic (Fr. Michael Aziz) Please pray for growth after the Come and See mission and for God to bless all the healthcare workers congregations, who celebrate their liturgies in St Mary’s. and volunteers to keep our community safe. Diocese of Abuja (Nigeria). Archbishop Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba (Primate). Diocese of Zaki-Biam (Nigeria). Bishop Jezreel Vandeh. Thursday St Hilda, Tang Hall, York Tuesday 12th May. Christ Church, Heworth, York 21st May. Clergy: The Revd Fran Wakefield; Reader: Olive Wordsworth; Retired Clergy: The Revd Paul Gregory Dix, priest, Clergy: The Revd Paul Deo Ascension Day. monk, scholar, 1952 Helena, protector of Wordsworth and The Revd Canon David Casswell; On placement: David Humble and Sam Rigby. Please pray for a sense of togetherness in prayer and worship even as we are physically apart from holy places, 330 Many in our church congregation are not on the internet. Please pray that we will be able to continue each other, and for continued growth. We thank God for those looking after the vulnerable and isolated to support them throughout these extraordinary times. Please pray for those in our community who at this time. struggle with many complex issues, that we will be able to reach out to them, and for those who have Diocese of Zanzibar (Tanzania). Bishop Michael Hafidh. completed our START course (via Zoom), that they will be able to grow in faith. Wednesday 13th May. St Paul (Heslington Church LEP), York; Archbishop Holgate’s CE School Diocese of Abyei (South Sudan). Bishop Michael Deng K Bol.

Clergy: The Revd Jan Nobel, The Revd Peter Mott, The Revd Dr John Schofield (Methodist Chaplain) and Friday 22nd May. St Luke’s, Burton Stone Lane, York Fr Kevin Melody (Catholic Chaplain). Clergy: The Revd Jackie Doyle-Brett; : The Revd Nick Sykes and The Revd Liz Carrington; In your prayers, please remember The Revd Jan Nobel and his family. Also, please pray for students Readers: Lynn Comer and Martin Sheppard; Churchwardens: Elaine Hill and Dave Pownall. having to work away from the university, studying and taking exams online. We give thanks for God’s gracious gifts to St Luke’s Church and ask for prayers that at this time we will Diocese of Zaria (Nigeria). Bishop Abiodun Ogunyemi Saliu Bello. find new ways to use these gifts to continue to share God’s love for all who live in our community. Thursday 14th May. Holy Trinity, Heworth; St Wulstan, York; Heworth CE Primary Diocese of Adelaide (Australia). Archbishop Geoffrey Martyn Smith. Matthias the Apostle Clergy: The Revd Michael Woodmansey; Retired Clergy: The Revd Gerald Hovendon and The Revd Jim Saturday 23rd May. St Barnabas, York; St Barnabas CE Primary Roberts. Clergy: The Revd Paul Millard and The Revd Matt Woodcock. to the Covid-19 shutdown, our Parish had just faced an exciting change with the St Wulstan's part Pray for the continued work among the community of Leeman Road, and especially 20s to 40s. Give becoming a Conventional District with Canon Sue Sheriff as Priest-in-Charge. Please pray for Sue and thanks for Paul’s arrival as Priest-in-Charge, and pray for good teamwork and partnership between the congregation at St Wulstan’s as they explore their new direction and mission. Matt and him, and between St Barnabas’ and St Paul’s. Diocese of Zonkwa (Nigeria). Bishop Jacob Kwashi. Diocese of Afikpo (Nigeria). Bishop Paul Udogu.