The within The Anglican Church of Southern Africa

Prayers for the Parishes and the People of the Diocese

1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021

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DIOCESAN QUIET DAYS

15 April 2021 20 May 2021 17 June 2021

You are encouraged to keep this date with God in a place of your own choice.

A time of being fully present to God and quietly listening to God.

QUIET GARDEN MEETINGS (all welcome)

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31)

St Peter’s Church St Stephen’s Church All Saints Church CHURCHHAVEN PINELANDS DURBANVILLE 3rd Thursday 3rd Saturday 2nd Saturday 10h00 to 15h00 09h00 to 12h00 14h00 to 17h00

For more information contact the parishes concerned.

Thursday 1 April 2021 MAUNDY THURSDAY World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bath & Wells – The (Canterbury Province) Diocese of Saldanha Bay THE DIOCESAN OFFICE The Ministry of the Bishop in the Diocese THE RT. REVD THE BISHOP Mrs Lizel Carelse PA to the Bishop The Very Revd Elizabeth Muturi Alfred The Senior Priest Pray for the work of the Diocesan Office in the oversight and administration of our common life in: Financial Administration Pastoral Care Liturgical Ministry Pray for the Diocesan Secretary Lay Canon Clarence Martin in the work of financial administration of the Diocese.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  MAUNDY THURSDAY Wedding Anniversaries: Paul and Charlotte van Reenen

Friday 2 April 2021 GOOD FRIDAY World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bathurst – The Anglican Church of Australia (New South Wales Province)

Bishop Raphael Pray for Bishop Raphael, Myfanwy and their family. Give thanks for their ministry in this Diocese.

EVENTS:  GOOD FRIDAY

Saturday 3 April 2021 HOLY SATURDAY World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bauchi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Jos Province)

Senior Priest We give thanks for the ministry of the Senior Priest of the Diocese, The Very Revd Elizabeth Muturi Alfred. Pray for Noel Alfred, her husband and their son Enock Alfred.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:

 EASTER SATURDAY Birthdays: Makhosini Maci Sunday 4 April 2021 EASTER DAY World Wide Communion: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

The Archdeacon to the Ordinary Pray for The Ven André Allies in his role as the Archdeacon to the Ordinary. Pray for God's guidance in the work involved in fulfilling this role. Pray for him as he exercises oversight over Diocesan properties.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  EASTER SUNDAY Birthdays: Derek Abrahams

Monday 5 April 2021 MONDAY OF EASTER WEEK World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Belize – The Church in the Province of the West Indies

The PA to The Lay Canon: Ms Lynn Kensley Give thanks to God for the dedicated ministry of Lynn and in particular the support she gives to the Diocesan Secretary, The Lay Canon Clarence Martin.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Patrick Xhallie; Lizel Carelse

Tuesday 6 April 2021 TUESDAY OF EASTER WEEK World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bendigo – TheAnglican Church of Australia (Victoria Province)

The Diocesan Apex Priorities Growing the Church Ministry The Young People’s Ministry Social development Ministry Pray for the Canon Missioner, The Revd. Charles Williams in the oversight of these Apex Priorities.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Bishop Margaret Vertue

Wednesday 7 April 2021 WEDNESDAY OF EASTER WEEK World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Benin – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Bendel Province)

The Legal team Pray for the Diocesan Chancellor (Judge Chantel Fortuin) and the Diocesan Registrar (Lloyd Fortuin). Give thanks for the work that they do. Give thanks for those who support them in this challenging work. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Harry Leslie van Schalkwyk Thursday 8 April 2021 THURSDAY OF EASTER WEE World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bentiu – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Upper Nile Province)

Media and Communication Pray for the development of the technology in the Diocese, for the establishment of an effective and Diocesan Website. Pray for the continued development of the Prayers for the Parishes and People as an effective tool for prayer and connection in the diocese. Pray for the ongoing development of an ONLINE publication of the Quill and Quiver.

Friday 9 April 2021 FRIDAY OF EASTER WEEK World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bermuda – Extra Provincial to the

The Bishop’s PA: Mrs Lizel Carelse The Diocesan family gives thanks for the dedicated work of Mrs Lizel Carelse, the personal assistant to the Bishop of Saldanha Bay. Pray for her work in giving attention to the needs of all the clergy and Parishes in relation to the various ministries i.e: Clergy Institutions Confirmation The Bishop’s Meetings Give thanks for her Ministry of communication with the Diocese, through the regular publication of the Diocesan News, Pastoral Care and Prayer.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Christopher and Charlotte Swartz

Saturday 10 April 2021 SATURDAY OF EASTER WEEK World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bethlehem – The Episcopal Church (III (3) Province)

The Diocesan Ministries

St Peter, the Fisherman, CHURCHHAVEN We give thanks to God for seeing us through the summer, a time of lockdown and a time of sharing in services with social distancing. We pray for the re-emerging of the community gatherings at the church and the plans for the maintenance and clean up of the plant. We pray for the communities linked to the church with special prayers for our oldest members who still live in the area. We give thanks for the life of Sylvia de Nicker, our oldest member. We give thanks for the progress made by her sister, Catherine Johnson, after her stroke. We pray for continued progress towards healing and wholeness. We pray for The Revd Ann Currie as she travels regularly to the church once more. May God protect her on the road each time. God bless all who come from near and far to our services. May we show Christ’s love to all whom we meet. St Clement, Vondeling Pray for Julian Johnsen and Bridget Johnsen, the owners of the estate and their ministry to the farming community.

EVENTS:  AWF Exco Meeting; Maitland Archdeaconry Workshop  Mother’s Union Diocesan Executive Meeting  F.O.V Training Meeting

Sunday 11 April 2021 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER World Wide Communion: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean

Clergy With Historic Links with the Diocese of Saldanha Bay CLERGY WITH HISTORIC & MINISTRY LINKS WITH THE DIOCESE The Revd Harry Wiggett Spiritual Advisor to The Bishop The Rt. Revd Geoff Quinlan Spiritual Director to The Bishop The Ven. Anthony Gregorowski Honorary Senior Priest & Facilitator of Ministry to the Retired The Ven. James van Staden Honorary Senior Priest The Very Revd Bruce Jenneker Honorary Senior Priest The Ven. Ronald Jonathan Honorary Archdeacon The Very Revd Kulana Makhalima Honorary Senior Priest Pray and gives thanks to God for these persons and their on-going link with the Diocese of Saldanha Bay.

EVENTS:  Confirmation – All Saints, Hopefield

Monday 12 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bhopal – The (united) Church of North India Bellville Archdeaconry

Parish Dedication Clergy The Revd Canon Jeannine Louw Bellville Transfiguration The Revd Gerald Francis The Revd Claude Ross The Revd Craig Abrahams (Rector Designate) The Revd Colin Moodaley Bellville South St John The Revd Courtney Sampson The Revd Andrew Wyngaard The Revd Brian Pritchard CPUT & UWC The Revd Luyanda Nyubuse The Ven. André Allies (Archdeacon) The Revd Dirk Magerman The Revd Jerome Cornelissen Durbanville All Saints The Revd André Joseph The Revd John Cupido The Revd Canon Clarence Hendrikse The Revd Trevor Jones The Revd Stephen Tekana The Ven Ntuthuzelo Lutya Kraaifontein St Mary, the Virgin The Revd John Hartzenberg The Revd Makhosini Maci The Revd Ashley Meyer

Northpine St Andrew The Very Revd Kulana Mkhalima The Revd Robin Naidoo

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Gerald and Patricia Francis

Tuesday 13 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bida – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Lokoja Province) St John, Bellville We give thanks to the Lord For God is Gracious and God’s mercy endures forever. We give thanks to God for the many ways in which He has been merciful and gracious to our Parish; we give thanks to God for our Rector-designate The Revd. Canon Craig Abrahams and we bring before God – with grateful hearts - all who have worked tirelessly to keep the parish going in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

And now, we pray that God will continue to be our joy and our inspiration as we strive to continue the love that God had started in us. We ask this in the name of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Glen Daries

Wednesday 14 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Biharamulo – The Anglican Church of Tanzania St Michael & All Angels, Athlone School for the Blind Pray for the management board in its oversight of the Athlone School for the Blind. Pray for the establishment of the formalised link between St. John’s Parish and the Athlone School for the Blind

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Diane Cornelissen

Thursday 15 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Birmingham – The Church of England (Canterbury Province)

UWC & CPUT, Bellville We pray for the Revd Luyanda Nyubuse as he ministers at UWC and CPUT. We pray for the students, that their hearts and minds, will be open to the heart of God. EVENTS:  Diocesan Quiet Day

Friday 16 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The –The Church of England (York Province)

The Church of the Transfiguration, Bellville We as Parish family give thanks to God for our Parish Executive, Parish Council and all Ministry leaders as they continue in their roles of leadership for the year 2021. We also pray for our broader Parish family and give thanks to God for the fruits of our labour and the financial stability He blesses us with despite the difficult economic times. As the Season of Lent allowed a small group to focus on the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer we continue our prayers that everyone may feel called to further grow and nourish their spiritual lives with times of intimacy with Our Lord Jesus Christ. May the outreach to the Parish of St John Clanwilliam allow the link to be further established for the furtherance of God's Kingdom across our Diocese. As the change of seasons approaches we continue our prayers for God's protection, the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine process and the healing of all humankind.

Saturday 17 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bo – The Church of the Province of West Africa (West Africa Province) All Saints, Durbanville Give thanks to God for all the clergy attached to All Saints Church, Durbanville, and their families. Pray for The Ven. André C Allies (Rector), The Revd. André Joseph and The Revd. Stephen Tekana (Chapelry priests),The Revd. Canon Clarence Hendrickse, The Revd's Trevor Jones, The Revd. Jerome Cornelissen, The Revd. Dirk Magerman, Bishop (retired clergy). Give thanks to God for each of their contributions to the life and ministry of the Parish of Durbanville. Give thanks to God for the Churchwardens and lay-leadership. Pray for the Honourable Byron Pedro, Mr Basil Cupido, Mrs Sue Elgie (churchwardens), Ms Bev Durant (treasurer), and our layministers. Thank God that our lay-leaders are managing well as they steer the ship under this most difficult time of COVID-19 and continued lockdown. We give thanks to God for the daily Morning Thought that is being sent out to all parishioners via social media, including a Wednesday Bible Study and a Sunday Service. We pray that we as a parish may continue to reach as many of our parishioners as we seek to minister to our people during this trying time. May God's power be made perfect in our weakness. May we choose to trust God today and everyday for our every need and all our infirmities. EVENTS  College of Ordinands Meeting

Sunday 18 April 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER World Wide Communion: The St John, Klipheuwel We give thanks to God for the faithfulness of the people of Fisantekraal who worship at the chapelry. We acknowledge the hard work done by the leadership, especially David Hartzenberg, Eljohn-Jansen and the laity. We give thanks to God for the messages shared during Lent on Gender Based Violence and we pledge to work together to eliminate this second pandemic in our community. We pray Gods blessing on our chapelry council, the safe house project being undertaken by Elizabeth Maans and our families and children being prepared for confirmation. We give thanks to God for The Revd. Alphonsus Maria who has become a prayerful presence in our community. As we prepare to meet the Risen Christ, may we so become aware of Gods spirit working within us that we become what God wants us to be. EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Confirmation – St Anne, Maitland Birthdays: Shaldene Jordaan

Monday 19 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Boga – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo St Monica, Fisantekraal We give thanks to God for the faithfulness of the people of Fisantekraal who worship at the chapelry. We acknowledge the hard work done by the leadership, especially David Hartzenberg, Eljohn-Jansen and the laity. We give thanks to God for the messages shared during Lent on Gender Based Violence and we pledge to work together to eliminate this second pandemic in our community. We pray Gods blessing on our chapelry council, the safe house project being undertaken by Elizabeth Maans and our families and children being prepared for confirmation. We give thanks to God for The Revd. Alphonsus Maria who has become a prayerful presence in our community. As we prepare to meet the Risen Christ, may we so become aware of Gods spirit working within us that we become what God wants us to be.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Leon van Rheede

Tuesday 20 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bolivia – The Anglican Church of South America St Paul-in-the-valley, Durbanville Give thanks to God for God's grace to us as we seek to explore ways of living lives of gratitude. We pray for the families who have lost loved ones because of COVID-19. We pray for the guidance of God's spirit as we seek to minister into situations of deep human pain and brokenness because of lack of grieving processes. Pray for the Chapel wardens Gloria Hartzenberg and Ben Van Staden. Pray for the ordinands Maria Claassen and Maria Van Staden. Pray for the lay ministers and the various ministries with the chapelry. Pray that we may open our hearts, our minds and lives to be sensitive and responsive to new and innovative ways of ministry to each other, and our communities as we are facing the opportunities and challenges of the new normal. Wednesday 21 April 2021 Anslem, Archbishop of Canterbury and teacher of the faith, 1109 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bondo – The Anglican Church of Kenya St Mary the Virgin, Kraaifontein Dear Lord, we give God thanks for our spiritual shepherd, The Revd. Ntuthuzelo Lutya, and pray that he may be used mightily as a source of spiritual growth, a means of healing and as a demonstration of God's unconditional love. Lord, we currently live in uncertain times worldwide. Give our Leaders Guidance and Wisdom to lead us. We pray for direction in all we undertake in our Parish, instruction as to how we plan, and inspiration to help us to complete whatever the Lord has in store for St. Mary's during the months to come and throughout the year.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Vincent and Juwayha Endley

Thursday 22 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bor – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Jonglei Province) St Mark, Bloekombos & St Thomas, Wallacedene Almighty God our Heavenly Father, we thank you for you Love. We thank you for the lives of our leaders in the church. We thank you for the ministry of The Revd. Lutya and his wife Nombasa. We thank you for the ministry of The Revd. Makhosini Maci and his wife Vuyokazi. Thank You, Lord, that You are our refuge and our strength in hard times and an ever present helper in times of trouble. We know that You are the only all-powerful God, and that there is nothing that is too difficult in our lives for You to deal with, nor is there any obstacle in our path that is so insurmountable that we cannot cross, knowing that You are by our side. We give recognition and appreciation to the COVID-19 Teams in our church. Bless this ministry dear God. We pray all this in Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: John Cupido; Kathie Roberts Friday 23 April 2021 George, Martyr, 4th century World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Botswana – The Church of the Province of Central Africa St Andrew, Northpine We give thanks to God for our parish family, for their love, hospitality, and generosity. We give thanks to God for healing those who have been affected with the COVID-19 virus. We pray for guidance and wisdom as we face the many challenges and uncertainties this pandemic has brought to our lives. We lift our leadership up for prayer as we ask God to continue to fill council with your wisdom, as well as our leaders of all as our leaders of all our organizations, that we all will always seek the will of God. We give thanks to God for our rector, The Revd. Ashley Meyer, his wife Anita and their daughter Kayla. We ask God to fill us with wisdom, love and guide us as we journey together to serve God and each other in our country.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Thomas (Tommy) Adams

Saturday 24 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Brandon – The Anglican Church of Canada (Rupert’s Land Province) The Laity Give thanks for the work of the Laity in our Diocese, for the dedication and the work they do in our Parishes. Pray that more people will offer their skills in the work of the Church

EVENTS:  P.O.T Meeting

Sunday 25 April 2021 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST MARK,THE EVANGELIST World Wide Communion: The Nippon Sei Ko Kai Elsies River Archdeaconry

Parish Dedication Clergy The Ven Ntuthuzelo Lutya (Archdeacon) The Very Revd Glen Daries Bishop Lavis St Joseph the Worker The Revd Johannes van Reenen The Revd Paul van Reenen Epping St Faith The Revd Luyanda Nyubuse Eureka Estate St Andrew The Revd Johannes George INTERREGNUM Matroosfontein St Nicholas The Revd Suzette Strydom INTERREGNUM The Revd Arthur September Parow St Margaret The Revd Nino Julius The Revd John Speelman The Revd David Isaacs Ravensmead St Francis The Revd Claudette Garnie

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Confirmation – St Anne, Birthdays: Bishop Geoff Davies Maitland Wedding Anniversaries: Percy and Jenee Maarman

Monday 26 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Brasília – Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil (3 Province) St Joseph the Worker, Bishop Lavis We give thanks to God for our new Bishop’s Vicar, Revd Glen Daries and with love and care, we welcome his wife, Bernice and children, Demi and Jovan. We pray for The Revd. Paul van Reenen, The Revd. George Abrahams and The Revd. Johannes van Reenen, and their respective families, as we uphold them too in our daily prayer. We acknowledge with gratitude the work done by our Church Wardens, Parish Council and Chapel Warden, all ministries serving, that together, we will be strengthened with the power of the Holy Spirit, so that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith. We pray for our church family and our neighbours, especially those suffering because of this pandemic, for those who are sick, unemployed and for those who are in need of care. Guard their hearts and minds and bless those hands that take care of them. We remember those whom God has called. Humbly we ask Jesus, to hear our prayers for unity, inclusivity, transparency, forgiveness and healing, so that all of us may walk in truth, with love, to grow and to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ. So, let us allow ourselves to embrace one another, and love one another, to be held together by every supporting ligament to allow ourselves to work together to enhance the Kingdom of God. Lord, as we seek you, may we find You, in Jesus’ name. Amen

Tuesday 27 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Brazzaville – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo

St Faith, Epping Almighty and ever living God, you invite us deeper into your world, your people, your Lent. May this time be one of outward focus; seeking you in those we often ignore. Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, generosity, and encounter. Give us hearts hungry to serve you and those who need what we have to give. Amen

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  FREEDOM DAY Wedding Anniversaries: Thomas and Celesté Adams Wednesday 28 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Brechin – The Scottish Episcopal Church

St Andrew, Eureka Estate We thank God that in the midst of the uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were still able to experience the certainty of the cross and the resurrection. We say thank you that despite illness, death, unemployment, crime, and other social evils, we can still hold on to the assurance that God is our refuge and rock. We pray for the Bishop’s Vicar, The Red. JP George, his wife Rhona and their children. We pray for our ordinands Jason and James. We also pray for the churchwardens, Alaric and Veronica, and for all members of the parish council. We pray that all our organizations will reorganize with new zeal and will again become vibrant and relevant after the many disruptions brought about by the pandemic. We pray for every parishioner and ask that God will protect, heal and comfort them. AMEN.

Thursday 29 April 2021 Catherine of Siena, 1380 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Brisbane – The Anglican Church of Australia (Queensland Province) St Nicholas, Matroosfontein We give thanks and praise to God for our clergy during this time of Interregnum. We pray for our leadership, Church wardens: Allison Williams, Jonathan Frans, Jade van Rooyen together with the parish council. Dear Lord, We bring before You our elderly and frail parishioners, who long to come to church to worship and be in Your presence. Console, comfort them and grant them good health. Thank you for your blessings and for every good gift which we’ve received. Merciful Father thank you for Your hand of protection over our youth and grant our facilitators wisdom as they recommence with the Confirmation and Bible classes.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Joshua Abrahams

Friday 30 April 2021 World Wide Communion: The – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) St Margaret, Parow In a world of uncertainty and rapid change that creates so much confusion, sadness, loneliness and fear for the future. We pray for all in the Diocese to hold firmly to our Lord who is, the unchangeable God of Love. We pray that God will give hope, to those who feel hopeless. We pray God will give strength to those who are feeling insecure and vulnerable. We pray God will give to those feeling isolated and lonely the comfort of knowing Jesus’ presence within them. We pray God will give to those who do not know how to face tomorrow, the certainty that God will meet them in tomorrow and provide for their needs. For St Margaret’s parish, we ask you to pray for the Holy Spirit’s wisdom to guide the leadership. For the Lord to give us the courage to minister to all in their different needs. For the Lord to give us spiritual maturity and willing hearts to reach out to others with the message of God’s love through his Son Jesus Christ. Pray that the Lord would strengthen our worship that it may give Glory and Honour to our God. We ask for you to pray for us, to not neglect the young, the teenagers, the young adults, adults and the seniors of our parish and local community of Parow. In unity, before our Lord, we pray together for God’s will to be done upon earth, as it is in heaven.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Clinton Abrahams

Saturday 1 May 2021 ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES Worker's Day World Wide Communion: The Diocese of British Columbia – The Anglican Church of Canada (BC and Yukon Province) St Francis, Ravensmead Pray with us in thanksgiving and gratitude for: All God's people, the laity, the Clergy and leadership in our Parish, for the wonderful gifts and talents which each uniquely possess, for keeping the church afloat during the trying times of this pandemic. The maintenance and repair of our church building, the interior and exterior, the process which has already begun and for all those involved in the maintenance work, significant or insignificant. Pray with us as we request and seek for: An abundance of non perishable items and food hampers, so that all who are poverty stricken and hungry, in our parish and community may be fed.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  WORKER’S DAY Wedding Anniversaries: Patrick and  Confirmation – St Francis, Ravensmead Mandisa Xhallie

Sunday 2 May 2021 5th Sunday of Easter World Wide Communion: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East Table View Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Ven. Tobias Mutale (Archdeacon) Table View St Chad The Revd Patrick Xhallie The Revd Brenda Payne INTERREGNUM Atlantis All Saints The Revd Dominic van Staden The Very Revd Elizabeth Muturi – Alfred Bothasig Holy Trinity (Senior Priest) The Revd Allan du Plooy The Revd Canon David Mills The Revd Allan Marshall Edgemead St Michael & All Angels The Revd Roderick Walsh The Revd Evelyn Abrahams The Revd. Selwyn Engelbrecht The Revd Clever Matsilele Milnerton St Oswald The Revd Merwyn Moore The Revd Maxwell Malan The Most Revd Desmond Tutu The Revd Tozamile Shweni The Revd Mxolisi Mpambani The Revd Ernest Ward-Cox The Revd Matthew Esau The Revd Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Confirmation – St Francis, Ravensmead Birthdays: Jacqueline Stemmers; Allan du Plooy

Monday 3 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Central Buganda – The Church of the Province of Uganda Holy Trinity, Bothasig God we commend the Parish of the Holy Trinity Bothasig to your love and care. We thank you for your guidance and continued presence in times we eagerly waited in prayer for a parish Rector. God you gave us The Very Revd. Elizabeth Muturi-Alfred, inspire and guide her in the ministry you have given her. May she be courageous to build on the true foundation that was laid years ago. Give her courage to hold to the contextual prophetic voice that will built Holy Trinity to what you God desire. Bless and guide the Wardens, alternate wardens and parish council in this new chapter in the parish. God we pray for The Revd. Allan and his ministry in the parish and diocese; God give him new enlightenment for his new appointment as the Diocesan communication officer for the lay ministers. God make all the parishioners be one in mind and action in fulfilling your mandate in church and community. Give grace to all lay ministers and those others with assigned responsibilities in our parish so to use their gifts for the wellbeing of the whole Church. God save us from all danger and be our shield and defender. Amen.

Tuesday 4 May 2021 Monica, Mother of Augustine of Hippo,387 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of West Buganda – The Church of the Province of Uganda

St Michael & All Angels, Edgemead Give thanks to God for grace and protection over us during the Lockdown, for lessons learned and relationships deepened. Please pray for Blessed, our gardener, and the team beautifying the garden. Tayna our Secretary, and our Media staff, keeping us all connected and informed, Michelle and James, our Wardens, Allison with the Alternate Warden and Parish Treasurer, and the Parish Council, managing our financial and administrative affairs, and their preparations in overseeing the protocols for the re-opening of the church doors for public worship. Our Home Cells, Zooming in for fellowship every week, Our Pastoral Care programme, reaching to those in particular need. Barry, our ordinand and our Clergy, Evelyn and Rod, Assistant Priests, and The Revd David, our Rector, and their families. Ask the Lord continually to guide and inspire them in their calling. The suburb of Edgemead, its people, businesses and schools, and those domestic workers who come to help us in our homes and offices.

EVENTS:  TESF Board Meeting Wednesday 5 May 2021 ST JOHN, APOSTLE World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Buhiga – The Anglican Church of Burundi

All Saints, Atlantis God of life, you have promised to be with us every day, also in difficult days, and in times like these. Give us clarity and peace of mind, Strength and discernment in our work, rest as we sleep peace in our minds. Be with those who need help more than we ourselves, and help us to see what we can offer from your love. We thank you Lord for The Revd.Dominic van Staden and his family. Guide, lead and protect them almighty God. We give thanks and praise for our congregation All Saints Atlantis. Bless their generosity as they are free givers. Lord we are thankful and grateful for our leadership in our church their dedication and trust. Thank you Lord for your unfailing love and for binding us through troublesome times.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Vicar’s Training Birthdays: Trevor Jones

Thursday 6 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bujumbura – The Anglican Church of Burundi St Chad, Table View Pray for our Archdeacon and Rector, The Ven. Tobias Mutale, his wife Juliana and their daughters. We give thanks for their healing from COVID-19 and ask that they would return to full strength. We pray, too, for all members of our parish and their families many of whom have also been infected with and/or affected by this virus and ask that the healing touch of Jesus would rest on each of them bringing rest, restoration and re-creation. We give thanks for our dedicated churchwardens, Victor and Julie and all on council and ask that you would reveal a clear path forward for our parish; many of our ministries have had to be placed on hold. Pray for every member of our parish, that as our community opens up after each lockdown level, our people would be ready to return to their spiritual home ready to worship and serve our mighty God. Lord, enable us to serve young and old alike, enable us to see Christ in each member, enable us to live out our mission statement, “To Know Christ and to Make Christ Known”.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:

 Vicar’s Training Birthdays: Glenda Sampson; Mary-Anne Laban

Friday 7 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bukavu – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo St Laurence, Du Noon Give thanks with us for the many and diverse people who make up our parish, each of whom adds to the richness of our congregation, people who come to worship in spirit and in truth, and people who seek to live out our mission statement "To know Christ and to make Him known". Give thanks for our prayer chain that has faithfully upheld the sick, the bereaved and anyone in need of prayer during this time of COVID-19. Give thanks for our Social Responsibility team who has continued to help those in need, by making up and distributing food parcels. Give thanks for our Lay ministers who have mastered the technique of making 'selfie' videos of Bible readings and corporate prayer to enhance our services which are available on YouTube. Give thanks with us for modern technology and digital media which has enabled us to communicate with one another without being 'face to face', sharing through WhatsApp, email and our website. Give thanks for our rector, The Revd Tobias who has shepherded faithfully during lockdown, putting together services and ministering to the sick and bereaved. Give thanks that nothing on this earth can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. Amen

EVENTS:  Vicar’s Training

Saturday 8 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bukedi – The Church of the Province of Uganda St Oswald, Milnerton Pray for the Parish rector, The Revd.Selwyn Engelbrecht, for Beverley his wife, Jesse, Joshua and Joel, their children. Pray and give thanks to God for the rector and all retired and self-supporting clergy as they lead the parish and chapelries through this difficult time of Covid-19. Pray and give thanks to God for the Lenten Journey: “Praying through our Grief and Losses”. Pray that all parishioners find the journey meaningful as they navigate themselves through this time. Pray for all parish ministries as they discern the future of their particular ministries. Give thanks to God for the Churchwardens and Parish Councillors as they continue to support one another and ensuring that the parish are able to function well under the current circumstances. Pray also for the re- building of the parish in all areas of mission and ministry. Pray that all parishioners will remain faithful in their commitment to the parish.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:

 Confirmation – All Saints, Hopefield Vicar’s Birthdays: Anita Meyer Training  F.O.V Training  AWF Exco Meeting and Bellville Archdeaconry Workshop

Sunday 9 May 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER World Wide Communion: The Anglican Church of Kenya St Francis, Brooklyn Pray and give thanks to God for The Revd. Tozamile and his family. Pray and give thanks to God for the remarkable way The Revd. Tozamile is pastorally supported by the parish rector, The Revd. Selwyn and the councillors of the Chapelry. As parishioners in the chapelry slowly finds their way back for in person worship, pray for God’s protection over them. Pray for an end to all the social challenges that the community of Brooklyn are facing on a daily basis.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  MOTHER’S DAY Birthdays: Maxwell Heins; Francisco  Confirmation – St James, Langebaan Arendse Wedding Anniversaries: Ashley and Anita Meyer

Monday 10 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bunbury – The Anglican Church of Australia (Western Australia Province) St Luke, Jo Slovo Park Pray and give thanks to God for all parishioners attending the chapelry. Pray for their on-going commitment and the many activities happening in the chapelry. Give thanks to God for The Revd. Mxolisi presiding at the Eucharist from time to time. Pray for all the chapelry ministries as they prepare themselves for in person gatherings. Pray and give thanks to God for the Lenten journey and pray as the chapelry prepares themselves for a new journey on the liturgical calendar.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: André and Adele Joseph

Tuesday 11 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bungoma – The Anglican Church of Kenya Maitland Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Ven Rus Blassoples (Archdeacon) The Revd Alan Lindhorst The Revd Pam Parenzee Pinelands St Stephen The Revd Cedric Stemmers The Ven Anthony Gregorowski The Revd John Roberts Factreton St Timothy The Revd Joshua Abrahams The Revd Frankie Leonard Goodwood St Alban The Revd Hilton Marais The Revd Anthony Naransamy The Revd Peter Langeveld The Revd Raymond Clarke The Revd Charmaine McBride The Revd Leon van Rheede Kensington Good Shepherd The Revd Victor Harker The Revd Charles Blows Maitland St Anne The Revd Velma jansen

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: John Speelman

Wednesday 12 May 2021 Simon of Cyrene World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Bunyoro-Kitara – The Church of the Province of Uganda St Stephen, Pinelands In your mercy accept our prayers for our parish this year, for the Council and Churchwardens who have resumed another year in office without Vestry, and for Rector The Ven. Rus Blassoples who will guide the lay leadership through what has already been an uncertain and difficult time. We pray for blessings upon all those who are still recovering from COVID-19 or illnesses associated with the virus, we give thanks for those who have recovered and comfort to the families who have lost their loved ones during this past year. As we continue our liturgical year after the Season of Lent, and Holy Week, we give grateful thanks that there are many Easter moments in our personal lives, and in the life of our Parish. During the period of Lent, we experienced teaching On Prayer and Learning to Pray – for this we thank You that you are always there, that prayer comes in many forms, not just words – but silence, pictures, listening and supplication.‘If the only prayer you ever say is Thank You, that will be enough. (Meister Eckhart).’ Taking 2021 in our stride, we surround this parish of St Stephen’s with love and grace, continuing with the support of online and in-person worship. And for this, for Rus – we raise up holy hands in grateful thanks. Amen.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Myfanwy Hess; Brian Pritchard

Thursday 13 May 2021 ASCENSION DAY World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Busan – The Anglican Church of Korea St Timothy, Factreton We give thanks to God for God's faithfulness, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. St. Timothy’s, like all other parishes, have not been exempted from the devastating effects of this pandemic. We pray for those in our parish who have tested positive for COVID-19 and we thank God for their recovery. We pray for those who have lost loved ones during this time. We ask God to embrace them with God's perfect peace and comfort. We pray for those whose employment has been adversely affected through retrenchments or who were placed on short-time. May God's grace and love sustain them during these anxious and uncertain times. We give thanks to God for the precious work of our healthcare and essential workers during this pandemic, especially in Factreton. We give thanks to God for our active Food Security Program. May God bless and sustain it. Amen

EVENTS:  ASCENSION DAY

Friday 14 May 2021 ST MATTHIAS, APOSTLE World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Busoga – The Church of the Province of Uganda St Alban, Goodwood Pray for the St. Alban's parish leadership. The churchwardens, parish councillors, treasurer, leaders of organisations and all lay ministers. We praise God for the commitment of the entire Parish Council to continue to serve in various portfolios until Vestry 2022. Give thanks for the facilitators and participants of our Discipleship Groups; Sunday school, Bible Class and Confirmation. We commend to God all efforts to reopen our Youth Group, asking wisdom for those who are committed to reach this objective. Give thanks for all the active and retired clergy, their spouses and families. Pray for The Revd. Frankie Leonard (rector), The Revd. Charmaine McBride, The Revd.Hilton Marias, The Revd.Tony Naransamy, The Revd. Peter Langeveld and The Revd.Ray Clarke. Give thanks for all parishioners who returned to in-service worship despite the pursuing limitations on fellowship. We are grateful for the continued financial giving of so many even though they are not able to physically come to church. We celebrate the good spirit of belonging, togetherness and unity despite 'being apart'.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Ann Currie; Valiant Valentyn

Saturday 15 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Central Busoga – The Church of the Province of Uganda Good Shepherd, Kensington During these times of the global pandemic of COVID-19 we give thanks for the resilience of our congregation in keeping the protocols to combat the spread of infections. We thank God for the leadership of The Revd. Leon, the Parish Council and the Parish Covid Team. We are ever grateful for disciplined stewardship of the Parish Family and the outstanding outreach to the needy and vulnerable families with weekly hampers of groceries and fruit and veggies. Our daily prayers for the vaccination of most South Africans which will assist our National Programme towards herd immunity.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:

 AWF AGM Birthdays: Betty Ong’or  Mother’s Union Diocesan Council Sunday 16 May 2021 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER World Wide Communion: The Anglican Church of Korea St Anne, Maitland We the Parish of St Anne’s Maitland and the Chapelry of St Athanasius give thanks to God for carrying us through this most uncertain & trying times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We excitedly await the movement of the completion of the Church Building Plans and ask God’s blessing on the process going forward with regards to the new Church building in Maitland Garden Village. We pray for guidance over the Leadership, our Bishop, the Lay Canon Clarence, the Architect, our Archdeacon, the Wardens and Chapel Wardens as well as the team of Clergy. May God be with us all especially the Parishioners, as we all wait in anticipation for news on the way going forward…Amen.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: + Raphael Hess

Monday 17 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Butare – Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda St Athanasius, Garden Village We the Parish of St Anne’s Maitland and the Chapelry of St Athanasius give thanks to God for carrying us through this most uncertain and trying times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We excitedly await the movement of the completion of the Church Building Plans and ask God’s blessing on the process going forward with regards to the new Church building in Maitland Garden Village. We pray for guidance over the Leadership, our Bishop, the Lay Canon Clarence, the Architect, our Archdeacon, the Wardens and Chapel Wardens as well as the team of Clergy. May God be with us all especially the Parishioners, as we all wait in anticipation for news on the way going forward…Amen.

Tuesday 18 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Butere – The Anglican Church of Kenya Namaqualand North Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Very Revd Titus Daniels (The Archdeacon) O’Kiep St Augustine The Revd Earl Richards INTERREGNUM Port Nolloth St Andrew The Revd Roleen Valentyn The Revd Valiant Valentyn The Revd Johnny Laban - (The Bishop's Vicar) The Revd Caroline Coetzee Springbok All Saints The Revd Salome Mostert The Revd Len Jordaan

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Jen Schurr Wednesday 19 May 2021 Dustan, Archbishop of Canterbury,988 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Buye – The Anglican Church of Burundi St Augustine, O'Kiep Ever present God, we thank you for being with us through days of uncertainty as well as times of delight and satisfaction. Thank you Lord for providing us a still point of calm in times of risk and stress. We praise you o God for being our source of courage and confidence in times of challenge. Be with those who are struggling with the isolation and frustration caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep our churches strong in faith, prayer, love, support and fellowship, so that we may serve as agents of healing and hope in our communities… that Christ might by honored for it is in his name we pray. Amen

EVENTS:

 College of Ordinands Meeting

Thursday 20 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Byumba – Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda Concordia We pray for our Bishop Raphael Hess, to be ever increasingly encouraged and empowered by God’s Almightiness and guided by the Holy Spirit to the point where God’s glory rises within the Diocese. Christ’s love enkindles our lives and the Holy Spirit’s control makes our hearts swell with joy… to the glory of the Triune God… Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

EVENTS:  Diocesan Quiet Day Friday 21 May 2021 Helena,Mother of Emperor Constantine, 4th century World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Calabar – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Niger Delta Province) Carolusberg We pray that the prospect and anticipation of opening the mines in and around O’kiep, Namaqualand become a sure and definite reality. With the notable result of the desperately needed employment and the hopeful improvement of household income that translates into better nutrition and health care. We ask this in the name of The One who had died that we might live. Amen.

EVENTS:

 ASCENSION DAY

Saturday 22 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Calcutta – The (united) Church of North India St Andrew, Port Nolloth Almighty and all loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we wish thank you for your love and presence in our parish. Thank You for protecting and sustaining us. You called us to follow you. Help our parishioners who committed themselves to follow You during this Lenten season to endure and to accompany You from temptation to glorification and the road to the cross. We pray for our confirmation and baptismal candidates; may they experience spiritual growth during their time of preparation. Empower the leadership of your church to care for your flock and to ignite spiritual growth. At the start of the ‘snoek’season, we pray that you will bless our fisherman and inspire them to be a blessing to their community. We also pray that you will bless our marine miners with enough working days. Lord give us the wisdom to elect leaders, who will serve their communities and drive economic growth. Help us to seek biblical guidance to solve challenges. Amen Amen EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  College of Ordinands Meeting Wedding Anniversaries: Glen and Bernice Daries

Sunday 23 May 2021 THE DAY OF PENTECOST ANGLICAN COMMUNION SUNDAY World Wide Communion: The Anglican Church of Melanesia Emmanuel, Hondeklip Bay Almighty and all loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we wish thank you for your love and presence in our parish. Thank You for protecting and sustaining us. You called us to follow you. Help our parishioners who committed themselves to follow You during this Lenten season to endure and to accompany You from temptation to glorification and the road to the cross. We pray for our confirmation and baptismal candidates; may they experience spiritual growth during their time of preparation. Empower the leadership of your church to care for your flock and to ignite spiritual growth. At the start of the ‘snoek’season, we pray that you will bless our fisherman and inspire them to be a blessing to their community. We also pray that you will bless our marine miners with enough working days. Lord give us the wisdom to elect leaders, who will serve their communities and drive economic growth. Help us to seek biblical guidance to solve challenges. Amen.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Confirmation – St Faith, Epping Wedding Anniversaries: Ted and Jen Schurr  Pentecost Sunday

Monday 24 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Caledonia – The Anglican Church of Canada (BC and Yukon Province) All Saints, Springbok Lord, we thank you for leading our parishioners in this difficult times. We pray for the parishioners who lost loved ones during Covid-19and who are still concerned about their personal safety. We give thanks to our priests, The Revd. Johnny Laban and his family, The Revd. Lanzlid Jordaan and his family, The Revd. Salome Mostert and her family and The Revd. Caroline Coetzee and her family. God we pray that you will protect and lead them. Father God, will you guide them to spread the Gospel in this Parish. Thank you for the priests who minister, communion to the sick and housebound. Thank you for the co-operation and dedication of our tasks team and leadership in this part of our vineyard. We give thanks for the support of our Lay ministers with funeral services. Thank you for the co-operation and dedication of our tasks team and leadership in this part of our vineyard. We give thanks for the support of our Lay ministers with funeral services.

Tuesday 25 May 2021 The Venerable Bede, Teacher of the Faith, 735 AFRICA DAY World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Calgary – The Anglican Church of Canada (Rupert’s Land Province) St Barnabas – Komaggas with St Cyprian – Nababeep Give thanks to our leadership for their courage and commitment to lead the chapelry in a special way. We pray for leaders, for their guidance and support. We baptised two children in this chapelry conduct by The Revd. Len Jordaan. Give thanks to our leaders in this chapelry for helping the priests. Shepherding of God’s people in this part of the vineyard. We administered the service of Baptism to five children conducted by The Revd. Salome Mostert. We put our hope and trust in you o, Lord and pray that your will be done and that your name may be glorified. Amen

Wednesday 26 May 2021 Augustine, 1st Archbishop of Canterbury & Missionary, 605 Ember Day World Wide Communion: The Diocese of California – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province)

Namaqualand South Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy Acting Archdeacon The Bishop acts as the Archdeacon at present INTERREGNUM Calvinia St Mary The Revd Maria van Wyk The Revd Charles Williams Clanwilliam St John INTERREGNUM Klawer St James The Revd Mario Christian

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Renay Vraagom

Thursday 27 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Northern California – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province)

St John, Clanwilliam Pray with us in thanksgiving and gratitude for: all God's people, for all the Clergy and leadership in our Parish,for the wonderful gifts and talents which each uniquely possess. We pray for our new rector, The Ven. Charles Williams who was instituted in our Parish on the 13 of March 2021. We pray for the Churchwardens, the chapel wardens and the congregation. The restoration of our boundary wall, the process which has begun, the repair of our piano and for all those involved in assisting us in completing these tasks. Pray with us as we request and seek for. The heart and mind of Christ, amidst all our tribulations so that the fruits which we will bear will be that of reconcilliation, togetherness, unity and oneness amongst all of us. The restoration and repair of our pipe Organ, the very first of its kind in Clanwilliam, which when restored, will bring another element and dimension to the quality of the singing of our hymns. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Le-Shane Heugh

Friday 28 May 2021 Ember Day World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cameroon – The Church of the Province of West Africa (West Africa Province) St Andrew, Doring Bay Pray with us in thanksgiving and gratitude for: Previous Clergy who took up ministry in Dooringbay and for their endeavors to bring people closer to God and God to the people. Pray with us as we request and seek for: The renovations to the derelict church building of St Andrews Dooringbay, with the view of launching a business enterprise, which would serve the local community with job opportunities and employment and a source of income for sustainability. We hold in our prayers all those involved in this process.

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Grant Walters; Karen Marais

Saturday 29 May 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of El Camino Real – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) St Margaret, Citrusdal Pray with us in thanksgiving and gratitude for: The Clergy and leadership of St Margaret Citrusdal; The good rains sent upon us and as a result, a bountiful harvest in our area. Thank you that the good harvest has seen a return to work for the members of our congregation and community at large.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  P.O.T Meeting Birthdays: Dorothea Hendricks  Mother’s Union Feast of the Visitation

Sunday 30 May 2021 TRINITY SUNDAY World Wide Communion: La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico St Peter, Lamberts Bay Pray with us in thanksgiving and gratitude for: The Clergy and Leadership of St Peter's Lambertsbay. Pray with us as we request and seek for God's wisdom and guidance as we embark on a process of reconciliation and healing; For the leadership and all those involved as we continue the preparations for the opening of our church doors, ensuring that we are compassionate, caring and fully compliant in the process.

EVENTS:  Mother’s Union Feast of the Visitation  Confirmation - The Good Shepherd, Kensington

Monday 31 May 2021 THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn – The Anglican Church of Australia (New South Wales Province) St James, Klawer God our father, send your Holy Spirit upon the people of this parish of Klawer and the chapelries of Lutzville and vredendal. Bless 2021 and give us a greater love for you and for all Gods people. Make us more compassionate for the sick, the lonely, and make us aware of those in need, inspire our young people to take the church forward and let us be more concerned about the wider mission of the Church, and more generous in our giving of service and money. Guide each one of us through your Holy Spirit to know what we ought to do, and give us the strength and courage faithfully to do it, this we pray not because we deserve anything but because we know that your grace is sufficient for us, through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord and Saviour. AMEN

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Juliana Mutale

Tuesday 1 June 2021 Orphans and Children at Risk World Wide Communion: The – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) Resurrection, Lutzville GOD OUR FATHER, send your Holy Spirit upon the people of this parish of Klawer and the chapelries of Lutzville and vredendal. Bless 2021 and give us a greater love for you and for all Gods people. Make us more compassionate for the sick, the lonely, and make us aware of those in need, inspire our young people to take the church forward and let us be more concerned about the wider mission of the Church, and more generous in our giving of service and money. Guide each one of us through your Holy Spirit to know what we ought to do, and give us the strength and courage faithfully to do it, this we pray not because we deserve anything but because we know that your grace is sufficient for us, through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord and Saviour. AMEN

St Michael & All Angels, Vredendal GOD OUR FATHER, send your Holy Spirit upon the people of this parish of Klawer and the chapelries of Lutzville and vredendal. Bless 2021 and give us a greater love for you and for all Gods people. Make us more compassionate for the sick, the lonely, and make us aware of those in need, inspire our young people to take the church forward and let us be more concerned about the wider mission of the Church, and more generous in our giving of service and money. Guide each one of us through your Holy Spirit to know what we ought to do, and give us the strength and courage faithfully to do it, this we pray not because we deserve anything but because we know that your grace is sufficient for us, through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord and Saviour. AMEN

CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: John-Patrick and Betty Ong’or

Wednesday 2 June 2021 The Martyrs of Lyons, 177 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cape Coast – The Church of the Province of West Africa (Ghana Province) St Mary, Calvinia Onse Vader vra vandag voorbiding vr ons plaaslike vr 4 skole wt gesluit is weens di pandemi ons dink aan di wat postief reeds is en die wt op afwagting is vr hul uitslae dt u daardie angs en bekommernis sal weg neem. dra elk kerk aan u bid ve plaaslike gemeentes en di gemeente vn loeriesf. bid vr redv Maria van wyk dat U har sal toe maak onder u bloed. Here bid vr di land se leiers sowel kerkleiers dt God hul sal seen mt wysheid en kennis. Here vra om vergifnis waar ons fouteer ht wees ons Genadig Amen.

Thursday 3 June 2021 CORPUS CHRISTI: COMMEMORATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cape Town – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa Good Shepherd, Loeriesfontein Pray for The Revd. Maria Van Wyk Priest-in-charge of St'-Marys Calvinia and Good Shepherd Loeriesfontein. Pray for the Chapelwardens: Aletta C Van der Westhuizen, Beaucand V. Swartz and Alternative: Tanya M. Van der Westhuizen. Councillors: Annie Farmer, Annie M. Januarie, and Elias A Van der Westhuizen. We give thanks to God for their willingness to avoid themselves to serves God's church. Give thanks to God for all the newly acclaimed Priests and Deacons in the Diocese of Saldanah Bay. We pray as they execute their office they will do it with God's Love. We pray for our families and in particular all those who stand in Leadership position that as they lead, they will draw all God's people together as one. We pray and give thanks for the help and support we received from the Diocese We pray and give thanks for the help and support we received from the Diocese.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Charles Williams Wedding Anniversaries: Renay and Wilfred Vraagom Friday 4 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba – The Church in the Province of the West Indies Paarl Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy INTERREGNUM Malmesbury St Thomas The Revd Lydia Juliana-Jones Mbekweni Bernard Mizeki The Revd Barrie Hodgin INTERREGNUM The Revd George Solomon Paarl Annunciation The Revd Nolan Boyd The Revd Wilfred Swartz The Revd John Lewin The Revd Canon Denver Heugh Paarl Holy Trinity The Revd Yolanda Fortuin The Ven. Christopher Swartz (Archdeacon) Paarl St Stephen The Revd Cedric Williams Paarl, Klein Ascension The Revd Flores Anthony Drakenstein The Revd Anthea Brache Wellington St Alban The Revd Vincent Endley

Saturday 5 June 2021 Boniface, Bishop and Martyr in Germany c.755 World Enviroment Day World Wide Communion: The – The Church of England (York Province) Ascension, Klein Drakenstein Most holy and ever living God, we praise you and give you thanks for all the many blessings received from your hand. Thank you, Father, for carrying us through these difficult months. Holy God, our hope and trust is in you. We pray for our Rector, The Revd. Flores Anthony and his family. We ask that you will be their comforter as they try to come to terms with the loss of his brother. We continue to pray for those families within our Parish who lost loved ones through covid-19 or any other sickness. Help us Lord, to overcome any difficulties that we as a church may face. We pray for our churchwardens, Micheal Peceur, Moira Hendricks and John Leibrandt, together with the church council. Give them wisdom and strengthen them with the Holy Spirit as they must make some difficult decisions. This we pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

CELEBRATIONS:

Birthdays: Percy Maarman; Bishop Peter Lee

Sunday 6 June 2021 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma) St Bernard Mizeki, Mbekweni We ask God to bless the Congregation of St Bernard Mizeki Anglican Church Mbekweni. We pray for the Church Wardens: Ms Nomaza Gexa and Ms Phumza Bolani. We also pray for the members of the Parish Council, the Lay Ministers, the Anglican Women's Fellowship, the Mother's Union, The Bernard Mzeki Society, the Anglican Youth Fellowship and the Servers Guild. We thank God that People are returning to worship within the Church building after many months and we pray for those still afraid to return. We remember the housebound and those suffering from underlying health issues. We pray for the Community of Mbekweni that there will be a greater sense of co-responsibility regarding preventing of the spread of the virus. We pray for the Police and our ministry to them. We pray for the Children in the area and particularly within the Sunday School. We ask prayers for the Vicar, The Revd. Barrie Hodgin, His wife, Noluvuyo, and their Children, Benedict and Sandy. Finally, we pray for the local Ministers Fraternal.

Monday 7 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of East Carolina – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) Annunciation, Paarl We ask for prayers for our church that is in interregnum. We also pray for our exiting priest Revd.Canon Charles Williams for his new position in Clanwilliam. May God guide and protect him. Now that we are in interregnum, we will face many challenges, but we belief that God will take us by the hand and guide us. We pray for unity amongst our parishioners and clergy. We pray for a renewal of the Holy Spirit in our Church now during Lent and the upcoming months. We pray for our secretaries Leshé and Kim-Lee and our general worker Gilbert as they perform their duties in the daily running of the Church. We pray for the Clergy, The Revd Nolan Boyd, The Revd Wilfred Swartz, The Revd John Lewin and their spouses that they will be spiritually fueled and be the leaders that we need. We also pray for the Churchwardens Faith Lawrence, Mercia Solomons and the parish council in this time of interregnum to make decisions and do everything which will be the best for our church. Bless all the changes that took place at the church. We love you Lord and know you will always guide us. We pray for COVID -19 and all people who were infected and affected by the pandemic. Our prayers go out for those whose hearts have been saddened by the death of someone close and dear to them. May their souls rest in peace and rise in glory. We also pray for those affected by other illnesses eg. cancer, diabetes etc. We need to keep them in our prayers and be vigil about the struggle they have and give them our support and love. To God be the glory for great things He has done. Amen

Tuesday 8 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of North Carolina –The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) Holy Trinity, Paarl Loving god, thank you for being our shield and strength. During this challenging time, please protect, nourish and sustain all our clergy and all church leaders through the work of your Holy Spirit. We especially pray for the Parish and leadership of Holy Trinity, Paarl; for The Revd. Denver, The Revd. Yolanda, and their families. May they find rest and encouragement in your loving care. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.

EVENTS:  Vocational Guidance Conference

Wednesday 9 June 2021 Columba of Iona, Missionary in Scotland, 597 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of South Carolina – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) St Michael & All Angels, Klapmuts GOD OUR FATHER, we give thanks for the ministry of The Revd. Denver, The Revd. Yolanda and their families. Send your Holy Spirit upon the people of this Chapelry in Klapmuts. Give us a greater love for all. Make us more compassionate for the sick, the lonely, all in need, and more concerned about the wider mission of the Church. Help each one of us to know what we ought to do, and give us strength and courage faithfully to do it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Vocational Guidance Conference Birthdays: Moses Jefthas

Thursday 10 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Upper South Carolina – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) St Stephen, Paarl Loving, gracious and heavenly God our creator, we give you thanks for all the many blessings you bestow on us so graciously. Thank you for enfolding us in your embracing arms. We thank you for the generosity of our congregation even in these challenging times. Corona Virus has filled many with fear and anxiety. Make us bold and courageous to continue as faithful witness to the church of the gospel. We pray for our Archdeacon and Rector, The Revd. Christopher Swartz, his wife Charlotte, their sons Damian & Dominic as well as all their relatives and family. We pray for the healing of our nation and our world as we look forward to a world free of Corona Virus. We pray for the effectiveness and equated destination of the vaccinations. We continue to pray for hospital staff and medical researchers: Gracious God, give skill, sympathy and resilience to all who are caring for the sick, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure. Strengthen them with your Spirit, that through their work many will be restored to health; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

From one who is ill or isolated: O God, help me trust you, help me to know that you are with me, help me to believe that nothing can separate me from your love revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our prayer for the Christian community: We are not people of fear: we are people of courage. We are not people who protect our own safety: we are people who protect our neighbours’ safety. We are not people of greed: we are people of generosity. We are your people God, giving and loving, wherever we are, whatever it costs. For as long as it takes, wherever you call us. EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:

 Vocational Guidance Conference Birthdays: Justin McBride

Friday 11 June 2021 ST BARNABAS, APOSTLE World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Western North Carolina – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) St Thomas the Apostle, Malmesbury “O Lord hear our prayer when we call answer us” Answer our prayers dear Lord as we give you thanks and praise for blessing us, providing for us and protecting us. Answer our prayers dear Lord as we seek to serve you more faithfully and love you more dearly as the people whom you have made. Answer our prayers dear Lord as we seek to be a more outward looking community being your hands and feet on earth. We offer our thanks to God for our Rector, The Revd Craig Abrahams and for his ministry amongst us and uphold before God his family who unselfishly supports him, we pray for blessings and strength upon his ministry as he was recently elected as a Canon of the Diocese We thank God for the ministry of our churchwardens, Mrs Deidre Fortuin and Mr Cornwell Julies and we pray that God bless them and the parish council. We are grateful for the impact of our ministries and organisations and for the faithfulness of every parishioner. We hold dear to God all frontline workers during this pandemic and we plead for an end to the pandemic. We pray for greater commitment amongst God’s people towards the holy work of the Church and for a deeper spirit of zeal amongst all. In this time of uncertainty we hold on to the certainty of the presence of God in every circumstance of our lives.

EVENTS:  Vocational Guidance Conference

Saturday 12 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cashel Ferns & Ossory – The Church of Ireland (Dublin Province) Holy Cross, Piketberg We give thanks to God for the leadership ministry of Mr. Eric Jooste within this small community and for the Rector, The Revd. Craig Abrahams. We thank God for the faithfulness of every parishioner. “Hear your people have mercy O God”

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  AWF Exco and Namaqualand Birthdays: Yolanda Fortuin; Matthew Esau South Archdeaconry Workshop

Sunday 13 June 2021 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) St Michael, Abbotsdale We offer our prayers of thanks and praise to God for the work, witness and ministry of the Anglican Church in a rapidly changing Abbotsdale under the patronage of Our Lady and St Michael and All Angels and pray for strength as we minister in a transitional community. May the teachings of Jesus be our guide; the compassion of Jesus show us the meaning of love; the sensitivity of Jesus help us create solid relationships; may the healing of Jesus heal all tensions, the suffering of Jesus bring reconciliation to a world littered with division; may the death of Jesus remind us of the cost of true discipleship and the resurrection of Jesus fill us with hope amidst despair. Amidst the various changes, challenges and problems we are grateful to God that our church is enriched by various ministries and organisations and faithful parishioners who are proud of who they are. We do not seek any fame, but honour God for this. We give thanks to God for our Rector, The Revd. Craig Abrahams and for his ministry amongst us and uphold before God his family who unselfishly supports him, we pray for blessings and strength upon his ministry as he was recently elected as a Canon of the Diocese. We pray for peace and healing amongst all people. We pray for our chapel council and our Chapelwardens Mr Duane Jantjies . Mr John Barlow Ms Mandy Van Der Post (alt). We thank God for the necessary maintenance upgrades which has been tackled over the past few months. We lay before the Lord the process of becoming a Parish and strength to face our future projects and challenges. “Hear your people O Lord”

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Paul van Reenen Monday 14 June 2021 Basil and his Companions, Teachers of the Faith, 4th century World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Chandigarh – The (united) Church of North India St John, Kalbaskraal We are grateful for the faithful Anglicans who live in this area and who travel faithfully to Abbotsdale to worship there. “Lord graciously hear our prayer”

Tuesday 15 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) St Alban, Wellington Lord, we pray for the mother-church and all the people of our parish, for the leadership of the church as they continue to oversee and guard the church and members despite the limitations and challenges. May you visit all our people with the blessing of your mighty protection at this fearful and uncertain time in everyone’s life. We ask for strength and comfort for all who have been affected in extreme ways by the Coronavirus: those who have lost their lives and their families who mourn them; those who have tested positive and are being treated in hospitals or recovering in isolation at home; the elderly who are especially at risk and those who have underlying illnesses which make them even more vulnerable; those who have lost their jobs and incomes and who struggle to keep their families fed on a daily basis, and those for whom the lockdown conditions and isolation are a particularly difficult burden, especially those who are afflicted by gender-based violence and domestic abuse. Bless all who, even in some small way, usfe their own blessings and skills to ease the sufferings of others, and keep safe those who work in hospitals, all medical facilities, prisons and places of learning. We pray that you will be with our young people, especially students and learners, as they struggle to move forward with their education under these difficult circumstances. Lord, there seems to be so much to ask for, but we must thank You for Your grace which is renewed for us each new day. In Jesus’ mighty Name. Amen

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Ronald Jonathan; Gail Julius

Wednesday 16 June 2021 YOUTH DAY World Wide Communion: The – The Church of England (York Province) Holy Cross, Saaron Lord, we pray for our chapelry and all the members; for the leadership who rise to the challenge of keeping your flock together and filled with hope. May you visit all our people with the blessing of your mighty protection at this fearful and uncertain time in everyone’s life. We ask for strength and comfort for all who have lost their jobs and incomes and those who struggle to keep their families fed on a daily basis. We also pray for those who are afflicted by gender-based violence and domestic abuse. Bless all who, even in some small way, use their own blessings and skills to ease the sufferings of others, and keep safe those who work in hospitals, all medical facilities, prisons and places of learning. We pray that you will be with our young people, especially students and learners, as they struggle to move forward with their education under these difficult circumstances. Lord, there seems to be so much to ask for, but we must thank You for Your grace which is renewed for us each new day. Thank You that even in these troubled days, we are learning a lesson: that we are your Church, and we can find ways to continue to be Christ to others, no matter the situation, and even without a building in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  YOUTH DAY Birthdays: Benita Davids

Thursday 17 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Chhattisgarh – The (united) Church of North India St Monica, Van Wyks Vlei Lord, we pray for our chapelry and all the members; for the leadership who rise to the challenge of keeping your flock together and filled with hope. May you visit all our people with the blessing of your mighty protection at this fearful and uncertain time in everyone’s life. We ask for strength and comfort for all who have lost their jobs and incomes and those who struggle to keep their families fed on a daily basis. We also pray for those who are afflicted by gender-based violence and domestic abuse. Bless all who, even in some small way, use their own blessings and skills to ease the sufferings of others, and keep safe those who work in hospitals, all medical facilities, prisons and places of learning. We pray that you will be with our young people, especially students and learners, as they struggle to move forward with their education under these difficult circumstances. Lord, there seems to be so much to ask for, but we must thank You for Your grace which is renewed for us each new day. Thank You that even in these troubled days, we are learning a lesson: that WE are Your Church, and we can find ways to continue to be Christ to others, no matter the situation, and even without a building. In Jesus’ mighty Name. Amen.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:

 Diocesan Quiet Day Birthdays: Marzanne Heynes

Friday 18 June 2021 Bernard Mizeki, Martyr in Mashonaland, 1896 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Chicago – The Episcopal Church (V (5) Province) College of Ordinands Pray for all Ordinands as they test their vocation to the ordained ministry. Pray too for those who care for them and guide them in their journey

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: George Solomon

Saturday 19 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) The West Coast Archdeaconry Parish Dedication Clergy The Revd John-Patrick Ong'or Hoedjies Bay St Andrew The Revd Joy Joshua The Revd Percy Maarman The Revd Thomas Adams Hopefield All Saints The Revd Oswald Cloete TheVen Grant Walters (Archdeacon) The Revd Moses Jefthas St Helena Bay St Christopher The Revd Abraham Kearns The Revd Renay Vraagom The Revd Theo Hendricks The Revd Anthony Henderson Vredenberg St Monica The Revd Len Jordaan The Revd Jessica Arendse

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  College of Ordinands Meeting Wedding Anniversaries: Des and Kathie Roberts Sunday 20 June 2021 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: The Church of North India (United) St Andrew, Hoedjies Bay Loving God, we thank you for new beginnings. We place before you our plans and hopes for 2021 and also our fears and doubts. COVID-19 is still a threat to all of us and makes it difficult to do a proper planning for our projects. May you guide us with your wisdom, knowledge and understanding as we make our plans. We pray for many of our parishioners who were infected and affected with the virus during the second wave. We pray for our Rector the Rev John-Patrick and for all the clergy serving in our Parish. We also pray for their families. During this period of lockdown, we give thanks for all our parishioners continue to support parish ministry materially (pledge and offering) also spiritually. O God, you rule the world with justice: help us according to our needs, we pray, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

EVENTS:  Confirmation – Bernard Mizeki, Mbekweni

Monday 21 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Chotanagpur –The (united) Church of North India St Bartholomew, Diazville Almighty God, bless the people of Diazville during this challenging time. Comfort those who lose their jobs, and who have to search for employment, especially when they have families who depend on them, or when they are considered to be too old. Give them wisdom for their search. Remember your mercy, O Lord, and the love you have shown form old: hear the prayers we make, and grant them, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Wendy Jacobs; Ernest Ward-Cox

Tuesday 22 June 2021 Alban, First Martyr in Britain, 304 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Christ the King – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa St Augustine, Moorreesburg Lord Jesus, teach us when to be silent and when to speak, when to listen and when to leave, when to praise and when to refrain, when to tell and when to wait. Our limited minds cannot imagine the abundance you have in store for us and thus we rebel and feel far from you our God .Come and shine in our church that we may grow and live together in your love. Bless our leaders and fill them with a better understanding of your greatness and love. Bless our Sunday school, Brigade and Altar Servers .Inspire us with a greater awakening of you. Thank you for keeping us safe during this past year of Covid-19 and help us to adhere to the rules and regulations set for us. We pray this in Jesus Name. Amen

Wednesday 23 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Christchurch – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia (Pakeha Tikanga) St James, Langebaan Precious Lord, thank you for being our Protector and Defender during this past year of COVID-19. Thank you for bringing us into a new year filled with the light of your glory. Let us experience your sacrificial love during our Lenten journey. We thank you for our leaders and organisations in our chapelry especially the Band, Altar Servers, Lay Ministers and all others who are involved in ministry. We still pray for Charlton Niewoudt in his new walk with you as being part of the Fellowship of Vocation. Lord Jesus, help your People to adhere to the regulations of COVID 19 and to keep themselves safe.We, your people of St. James worship, praise and adore you Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday 24 June 2021 THE BIRTH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Chubu – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai St Augustine, Paternoster God our protector; with grateful hearts we thank God for the uninterrupted services during the COVID times, thanking God for his hand of protection on the people of the West Coast. God of Unity; we are grateful to for the leadership in cooperating and the unity among them, praying that their service to God, Church and people may continuously grow in your unity. God our provider; we are in awe of your blessings as you sustain your Church; we pray that we will overflow with your compassion and open hand to those in need. God Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow bless your people with the awareness of your presents during this uncertain times. That in all we do, we may know the God Immanuel

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Brenda Payne

Friday 25 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Clogher – The Church of Ireland (Armagh Province) St Christopher, St Helena Bay We give thanks to God for our dedicated and faithful church leaders, both lay and ordained. We pray that God would bestow abundant grace upon them as they re-commit themselves to serve God by serving all of God’s people. We pray for those infected and affected by COVID-19,that God’s healing hand may rest upon them and upon all caregivers and frontline workers. May all God’s people experience God’s unconditional love and mercy that endures forever.

Saturday 26 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese on the Coast – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ondo Province) Christ the King, Stompneus Bay We give thanks to God for our dedicated and faithful church leaders, both lay and ordained. We pray that God would bestow abundant grace upon them as they re-commit themselves to serve God by serving all of God’s people.

Lord Jesus, you are our Light which the darkness cannot dispel, therefore we come to You: in our weakness to find strength; in our doubt to find faith; in our despair to find hope; in our sadness to find joy and in so doing experiencing God’s unconditional love and peace that surpasses all understanding.

EVENTS:  P.O.T Meeting

Sunday 27 June 2021 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: The Church of Pakistan (United) St John, Laingville We give thanks to God for our dedicated and faithful church leaders, both lay and ordained. We pray that God would bestow abundant grace upon them as they re-commit themselves to serve God by serving all of God’s people. We pray for all those who are struggling with the uncertainty of what the future holds, especially those facing physical, spiritual, financial, relational, and mental health challenges.

EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:  Confirmation – St Timothy, Factreton Wedding Anniversaries: Valiant and Roeleen Valentyn

Monday 28 June 2021 Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons and Teacher of Faith,c.202 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cochin – The (united) Church of South India St Mary Magdalene, Steenbergs Cove We give thanks to God for our dedicated and faithful church leaders, both lay and ordained. We pray that God would bestow abundant grace upon them as they re-commit themselves to serve God by serving all of God’s people. We pray for all teachers and students – enlighten with your wisdom those who teach and learn that they may experience God’s guiding love and grace.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Ann Clark Tuesday 29 June 2021 ST PETER AND ST PAUL World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Coimbatore – The (united) Church of South India Retired Pray for all retired clergy, giving thanks for the role they continue to play in our diocese. Give thanks for Ven Anthony Gregorowski and pray for the work that he is doing to draw the retired

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Naomi van Staden

Wednesday 30 June 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Colombia – The Episcopal Church (IX (9) Province) Diocesan Organisations This global pandemic has disrupted most of the gatherings (Bible studies, conferences, outreach, teachings, etc) within the diocese, as well as the Diocesan organization. Pray for all the oganizations in our Diocese as well as in our linked diocese through these difficult times.

CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Roeleen Valentyn

A Prayer for COVID-19

Almighty God we raise our hearts to you in praise and thanks giving. We thank you for the gift of medical knowledge, medical personnel, biotech companies and all governmental agencies who are working together to combat the coronavirus.

We thank you for the vaccines. We pray the vaccines will be made available to all. We pray for those who are sick, for those who grieve the loss of loved ones and for those whose physical, mental and economic well-being has been severely impacted by the pandemic.

Hear our prayer, oh God, in the name of YOUR son, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Prayers:

Grateful thanks to all the Parishes and Archdeacons that sent in prayers

Please Note: The Events Dates are provisional, and may change anytime. E&OE

Closing date for prayers for next quarter July to September 2021

Wednesday 09 JUNE 2021

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