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Daily Intercessions

SEPTEMBER 2021

Welcome to the Cathedral’s intercessory prayer leaflet.

There are several cycles of prayer included here: • the 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 WEDNESDAY – Giles of Provence, Hermit, c. 710 For those who are outcasts Church of Primary School – Emma Johnson The of Ekiti West – The Church of (Anglican Communion) (Ondo Province) Adams Row, Appletree Close, Arnold Avenue, Archers Field

2 THURSDAY – The Martyrs of Papua New , 1901 and 1942 For those subjected to terror because of their faith St ’s C of E Primary Academy, Retford – Helen Thomas (Exec Head) The Diocese of Eldoret – The Anglican Church of Archway Cottages, Asquith Mews, Avondale Lane, Bechers Court

3 FRIDAY – Gregory the Great, of Rome, Teacher, 604 For mission in England St Peter’s C of E Junior School, Ruddington – Michael Bradley The Diocese of Port Elizabeth – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa Brackenhurst: Nottingham Trent University, School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

4 SATURDAY – , Bishop of Dorchester (Oxon), Apostle of Wessex, 650 For school teachers and governors Selston C of E Infant & Nursery School – Jo Redfern (exec Head) Alison Taylor (Head of School) The – The (Canterbury Province) Birchwood Close, Bishop's Drive, Bramley Close, Brinkley

5 SUNDAY – The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (Climate Sunday) For the Minster community, and for our diocese St Andrew’s C of E Primary School Skegby – Amanda Williams Church of England: Diocese of , Bishop Nicholas Holtam, Bishop , Bishop Karen Gorham : , Bishop Gregory Cameron Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Ribe, Bishop Elof Westergaard Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan Brook Walk, Burgage Close, Burgage Green, Burgage Lane

6 MONDAY – Allen Gardiner, Founder of the South American Mission Society, 1851 For the media We pray for our schools as a new term begins. For wisdom and an openness to learning new things for both staff, students and governors. The Diocese of Embu – The Anglican Church of Kenya Byron Gardens, Canons Close, Caudwell Close, Chatham Street

7 TUESDAY For the healing ministry of Christ in the Church Sneinton C of E Primary School - Kelly Lee (Headteacher) Rebecca Williamson (Associate Head) The Diocese of Enugu – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Enugu Province) Chimes Meadow, Church Street, Cottam's Close, Crafts Way

8 WEDNESDAY – The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary For artists and craftsmen and -women South Wilford (Endowed) CE Primary School – Natialie Aldridge The Diocese of Enugu North – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Enugu Province) Crew Lane, Crink Lane, Diocesan offices at

9 THURSDAY – Charles Fuge Lowder, , 1880 For the Church’s witness in the inner city Holy Trinity C of E Infant School, Southwell – Marie Thompson (Exec Head), Jemma Hughes (Head of School) The Diocese of Esan – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Bendel Province) Dornoch Avenue, Dover Street, Dudley Doy Road, Dunham Close

10 FRIDAY For Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) and Recognised Lay Ministers Lowes Wong Anglican/Methodist Junior School, Southwell – Mike Follen The Diocese of Etche – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Niger Delta Province) The churches: Baptist, Methodist, Riverside, Our Lady of Victories

11 SATURDAY For the emergency services The Minster School, Southwell – Ben Chaloner The Diocese of Etsako – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Bendel Province) Easthorpe, Farthingate, Farthingate Close, Fern Close

12 SUNDAY – The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity For the Minster community, and for our diocese EDUCATION SUNDAY - we pray for wisdom in each of us and an openness to learning. We thank God for teachers and those who learn from them. Lord, watch over places of learning and we thank for you for the privilege we have as a Church to be involved in them : Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Bishop Patrick Rooke Church of England: Diocese of Bath and Wells, Bishop Peter Hancock, Bishop The Anglican Church of Fiskerton Road, Galley Hill Road, Glenfields, Greet Park Close

13 MONDAY – John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, Teacher, 407 For preachers St John’s C of E Primary School, Stapleford – Matt Downes The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe – The Episcopal Church (II (2) Province) Halam Road, Harvey's Field, Heywood Close, Hillcrest

14 TUESDAY – Holy Cross Day; Murray Irvine, fourth Provost of Southwell, 2005 For those carrying heavy burdens Sturton le Steeple C of E Primary School – Mark Elliott The – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) Hopkiln Lane, Hockerwood Lane, Humberstone Road, Kings Court

15 WEDNESDAY – Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, Martyr, 258; Frank Stenton, historian, 1967 For Christian lawyers St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield - Samantha Robinson The Diocese of Evo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Niger Delta Province) King Street, Kirkby Close, Kirklington Road, Lower Kirklington Road

16 THURSDAY – Ninian, Bishop of Galloway, Apostle of the Picts, c. 432; Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, Tractarian, 1882 For Vergers Sutton-cum-Lound Church of England VA Primary School – Nadine Wilkinson The – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) Leeway Road, Lowes Wong, Leeks Close, Manor Close

17 FRIDAY – Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Visionary, 1179 For women of vision and discernment Trowell C of E Primary School – Dan Goddard The Diocese of Ezo – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Western Equatoria Province) Marrison Way, Market Place, Maythorne, Normanton

18 SATURDAY For the of Newark and Nottingham Underwood C of E Primary School – Mike Wilson The Diocese of Faisalabad – The (united) Church of Pakistan Meadow View, Merryweather Close, Metcalfe Close, Monckton Drive

19 SUNDAY – The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity For the Minster community, and for our diocese BATTLE OF BRITAIN SUNDAY - we pray for those who serve in RAF and other armed services. Giving thanks for our liberty and those whose sacrifice made it possible. We pray for peace in our world and those who work for it Church of England: , Bishop Pete Wilcox, Bishop Sophie Jelley Church of Greenland: (Diocese of Greenland within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark) Bishop Paneeraq Siegstad Munk The Church of the Province of Newark Road, Normanton Road, Norwood Gardens

20 MONDAY – John Coleridge Patterson, first Bishop of Melanesia, and his Companions, Martyrs, 1871 For the gift of friendship Walesby C of E Primary School – Sarah Sampson The Parish of the Falkland Islands, Extra Provincial to the Care Homes: Caudwell House, Minster View, Southwell Court

21 TUESDAY – Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist For businessmen and -women Pierrepont, Gamston Primary School, West Bridgford – Ade Sharpe The Diocese of False Bay – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa Norwood Park, Nottingham Road, Nursery End, Orchard Close

22 WEDNESDAY – Ember Day For universities and colleges The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Wilford – Sandra Stapleton The Diocese of Fianarantsoa – The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean Palace View, Palmers Court, Park Lane, Park Terrace

23 THURSDAY For those who lack a home or paid work Woodborough Wood’s Church of England Foundation Primary School – Shaun Hopwell The Diocese of Florida – The Episcopal Church (IV (4)Province) Petticoat Lane, Pinewood Close, Pollards Lane Potwell Close

24 FRIDAY – Ember Day For the Faith and Light group Worksop Priory C of E Primary School – Philip Abbott The Diocese of Central Florida – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) Private Road, Queen Street, Raysmith Close Ridgeway

25 SATURDAY – Lancelot Andrewes, , of Southwell, Spiritual Writer, 1626; Sergei of Radonezh, Russian Monastic Reformer, Teacher, 1392; Ember Day For the College of Canons St Anne’s C of E Primary School, Worksop – Clare Middleton The Diocese of Southeast Florida – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) Ropewalk, Ruby Court, Sheppards Row, Silvey Avenue

26 SUNDAY – The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity For the Minster community, and for our diocese St Luke’s Church of England (Aided) Primary School,Worksop – Jeanette Dunn Church in Wales: Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, Archbishop Church of England: Diocese of , Bishop , Bishop Guli Francis- Dehqani The Episcopal Church Springfield Road, Shady Lane, Station Road, Stenton Close

27 MONDAY – Vincent de Paul, Founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists), 1660 For the Prime Minister We pray for our universities and places of learning. As new terms begin we pray for those beginning a new course and those who teach them The Diocese of Southwest Florida – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) Tatham's Orchard, Templemans Way, Teresa Terrace, The Combes

28 TUESDAY For the Leader of the Opposition St John’s Church of England Academy, Worksop – Gez Rizzo The Diocese of Fond du Lac – The Episcopal Church (V (5) Province) The Jubilee, Upton Road, Wands Close, Westgate

29 WEDNESDAY – Michael and All Angels For those who protect us in danger The staff of the Younger Leadership College The Diocese of Fredericton – The Anglican Church of Canada (Canada Province) Vicars Court, Wakeling Close, Woodland Drive

30 THURSDAY – Jerome, Translator of the Scriptures, Teacher of the Faith, 420 For biblical scholars and translators Multi Academy Trusts (The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust – Chris Moodie, Bluecoat Academies Trust – Sian Hampton, Aspire Academies Trust – Martyn Skinner, Transform Academies Trust – Rebecca Meredith, Minster Trust for Education – The Diocese of Free State – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa Holy Trinity parish, incl Westhorpe, Becketts Field, Chatsworth Avenue

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 of Natal and Southwell & 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 Hosam 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.