June 2021 Cycle of Prayer
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23 rd - Wednesday - Ember Day 27 th - Sunday - Pentecost 5: Trinity 4 - The Diocese of Christchurch in the Anglican (Proper 8) Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, The Church of Pakistan (United) Tikanga of Pakeha June St John the Evangelist, Rhydymwyn: that the Ss Eurgain & Peter, Northop: for the newly re-ordered church will provide a valuable 2021 appointment of a priest, and successful resource for community use and that groups (update 2) implementation of the plans for new heating in and clubs that were thriving before the the church building, giving thanks for all pandemic will be able to restart. involved in caring for the church and church family during this time of uncertainty. We pray for sheep farmers and their families as In our diocese we pray for Gregory, our Bishop; John, Archdeacon of Wrexham; The Retreat at St. Beuno’s for those to be Ordained shearing takes place. For the Wool Marketing for the Mold Mission Area and Carole Poolman, Mission Area Leader. Priest led by the Reverend Canon Flora Winfield, Board, and the opening up of commercial Archbishop of Canterbury’s Special Representative to avenues for the wider use of British wool. Mold Mission Area comprises of the Town of Mold and the smaller villages surrounding it, once described the Commonwealth as “Mold and the hilly bits”. It is a beautiful area to live and work in. The Churches work well together and 28 th - Monday - Irenaeus (c.200), Bishop & are mainly outward looking, actively involved in several charities both individually and corporately. Doctor More information about the Mission Areas can be found online at https://churchnearme.co.uk 24 th - Thursday - the Nativity of John the The Diocese of Cochin in the (united) Church of Baptist Ordinations South India June and July will witness two important events in the life of our St. Asaph Family (the Teulu Asaph): the The Diocese of Chubu in the Nippon Sei Ko Kai th Ordination of Deacons to the Priesthood on Saturday 26 June and the Ordination of Ordinands to the St Mary’s Church, Treuddyn: for their MAC Rep rd Christ Church, Pontblyddyn: for their MAC Rep Diaconate on Saturday 3 July. Each Ordination Service will be preceded by a Retreat which, current and Warden Susan Hellen, Warden and Covid19 conditions prevailing, will be held at St. Beuno’s. Anne Jones, Wardens Melanie Morgan Treasurer Paul Dendy and Secretary Alex Condren and Johanna Kaufmann and Lewis In our Cycle of Prayer those to be Ordained Priest are printed in RED , and those to be Ordained Deacon Treasurer Roger Smith are printed in BLUE. Our Cycle of Prayer will include the Training Incumbent giving support to each th Deacon. The Ordination to the Priesthood Retreat. 29 - Tuesday - Peter, Apostle or Peter & Paul, Apostles 1st - Tuesday - Justin (c 165), Apologist & 4th - Friday The Diocese of Coimbatore in the (united) Church Martyr. World Environment Day 25 th - Friday - Ember Day of South India The Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba & World Refugee Day in the Church in the West Indies The Diocese of Clogher in the Church of Ireland, The Diocese of Canterbury in the Church of Province of Armagh St Mary’s Church, Treuddyn: for the close knit welcoming church family, giving thanks for the England, Province of Canterbury For our Mission Area Officers, the Wardens Mrs Mel Morgan and Mr Kevin Weston, the Christ Church, Pontblyddyn: that new ways of care they have shown one another during the For our Shared Ministry Team. Rev’d Carole using the Church Building may be found. For lockdowns. Treasurer Mrs Sue Churm and our Poolman, Rev’d Kevin Horswell, Rev’d Daniel Development Officer Dr Emily Clarke-Jones. the small depleted but dedicated team of Stroud, Rev’d Kathy Stewart, Dr Wendy Shillito Leaders taking on new roles and challenges. 30 th - Wednesday - the Martyrdom of Paul, Giving thanks for their experience, skills and and Mr Ken Massey, giving thanks for their generosity. Apostle ministry during this difficult year. The Ordination to the Priesthood Retreat. The Diocese of Colombia in the Episcopal Church, USA, Province of IX (9) Pray for Luke Bristowe (serving in the Hope 2nd - Wednesday - Blandina and her Street Project) 26 th - Saturday - Ember Day For all who give of their time and energy to the companions (177), Martyrs The Diocese on theCoast in the Church of Nigeria work of the MA, both in taking the love of Christ The Diocese of Cape Coast in the Church of the (Anglican Communion), Province of Ondo out into the world and in caring for our church Province of West Africa, Province of Ghana 5th - Saturday - Boniface (754), Bishop, buildings. We give thanks especially for all For the two Students on placement in our St John the Evangelist, Rhydymwyn: for their those answering God’s call to new ministries. Missionary & Martyr MAC Reps and Wardens Liz Thomas and Mission Area, Mrs Emma Dale and Mr Gareth The Diocese of Carlisle in the Church of England, Marion Watts, Treasurer David Thomas and The Ordination to the Diaconate Retreat led by the Williams, giving thanks for their ministry and for Province of York Secretary Zen Hoppe. Venerable Mary Stallard, Archdeacon of Bangor. the two ordinands due to serve their curacies with us from July Mr Adrian Johnston and Mr For families engaging with our MA Zoom Messy The Ordination to the Priesthood . Pray for Bishop Patrick Williams. Greagory, Canon Flora Winfield, George Bearwood, Church. For the leaders generating craft ideas a Luke Bristowe, Helen Dawson, Toby Jones, Gregor rd nd preparing bags for delivery. For all those Lachlann-Waddell, Jo MacKriell, Ben Lines, Jim 3 - Thursday - Thanksgiving for the Holy who have embraced new ways of being church Thompson and Gail Woodward Communion (Corpus Christi) during the pandemic and are now part of our The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church virtual congregation may they continue to of Southern Africa worship in this way. If you would like to receive the Teulu Asaph Cycle of Prayer by email please ask to be added to For our Pastoral Assistants and the many Pray for Helen Dawson (serving in the [email protected] Worship Leaders who have enabled our Borderlands Mission Area) the mailing list by sending your request to churches to continue to worship and to care for one another during the Pandemic. Editor: The Reverend Canon Ian Day, BA (H ons ) Pray for George Bearwood (serving in the Alyn [email protected] Mission Area) 6th - Sunday - Pentecost 2: Trinity 1 - 10 th - Thursday - Ephrem the Syrian (373), 14 th - Monday - Basil the Great (397), Bishop 18 th - Friday (Proper 5) Deacon, Hymn Writer & Teacher & Doctor The Diocese of Chicago in the Episcopal Church, The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma) The Diocese of Upper South Carolina in the The Diocese of Chandigarh in the (united) Church USA, Province 5 Episcopal Church, USA, Province 4 of North India For the Nercwys and Nannerch School staff, St Mary’s Church, Nercwys: for their MAC Rep, working to engage children in learning at home Holy Trinity Church, Gwernaffield: for their MAC St Mary’s Church, Mold: for their MAC Reps Warden and Secretary Ken Bickerton, MAC and at school. For safety as they resume in- Rep & Warden Peter Davies, Warden Kath Clive and Helen Briscoe, Wardens June Taylor Rep Mavis Bartlett, Treasurer Elizabeth Platt person teaching. For those preparing to move Stanton, Treasurer Piera Martire and Secretary and Brian Hawkins, Treasurer Ian Chambers Pat van Calker and Minute Secretary Sue Churm Pray for Patrick Williams (to serve in Wrexham on to Secondary School. For children who Mission Area) ; and for Patrick’s Training participate in activities at church, that our Pray for Ben Lines (serving in the Aberconwy Pray for Stephen Hayes (to serve in Tanat Incumbent, the Reverend Sarah Errington involvement in school may resume soon. Mission Area) Vyrnwy Mission Area) ; and for Stephen’s Training We pray for all those who will be harvesting Incumbent, the Reverend Norman Morris crops in the coming months - for safety, energy th and wellbeing for all workers and their families. 11 th - Friday - Barnabas, Apostle 19 - Saturday The Diocese of Western North Carolina in the 15 th - Tuesday The Diocese of Chichester in the Church of Episcopal Church, USA, Province 4 The Diocese of Chelmsford in the Church of England, Province of Canterbury th J England, Province of Canterbury 7 - Monday St Mary’s Church, Nercwys: for the planning Holy Trinity Church, Gwernaffield: for our u The Diocese of East Carolina in the Episcopal members beginning new ministries and pray St Mary’s Church, Mold: for St Mary’s as we and work towards building the kitchen and toilet Church, USA, Province 4 n that God will continue to lift up faithful servant move into the recovery phase with regard to the extension. For our Family Service. For the charities supported by our churches leaders in our midst. We give thanks for the e pandemic. We need wisdom to identify what we provision of the Covid vaccine giving re- need to stop doing and what to re-start, and Pray for Michael Winwood (to serve in Maelor including S.H.A.R.E., The Food Bank, Wellfield Mission Area) ; and for Michael’s Training Farm, City of Sanctuary and many others. For assurance during a difficult time and enabling - courage to accept different ways of worship and us also to continue opening our Church for service in this community. Incumbent, the Reverend Canon Sue Huyton all those who depend on the generosity of M Private Prayer and Services.