The Prayer Diary

May 2016

Sun Canons of the Cathedral 1st Pray for Clive Burgess (Maughold) and John Coldwell (Patrick) to be installed as Canons and for EASTER Elaine Aulton and Gill Poole to be made Lay Canons of the Cathedral. Psalm 106. 40-48 Deuteronomy 9. 1-5 Pray for The Anglican Church of Kenya 6

Primate and Archbishop of All Kenya: Eliud Wabukala Mon The Diocese 2nd : Robert Paterson. Bishop’s Chaplain: Margaret Burrow.

Philip & Secretaries: Lorna Cook (Bishop); Andrew Swithinbank (Diocese); Michelle Barwood (Synod). James Please pray for the Working Group on Lay Ministry. Psalm 18. 20-24 Revelation 19. 11-16 Central New York - (II, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Gladstone Adams Tue Maughold and South Ramsey 3rd Clergy: Christopher Lowdon Bishop’s Missioner (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations to ministry in this parish.

Psalm 18. 25-36 Deuteronomy 18. 15-22 Central Newfoundland - (Canada) Bishop Frederick David Torraville Wed The Parish of the Northern Plain 4th Clergy: Cyril Rogers Readers: Paul Bregazzi, Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin Please pray for the developing Messy Church program in the parish.

Psalm 89. 1-8 Deuteronomy 26. 1-11 Central Pennsylvania - (III, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Audrey Scanlon Thu Readers 5th Chair of the Central Readers’ Council: Bishop Robert Please pray for the Reader movement as it celebrates 150 years of ‘bringing God into the ASCENSION conversation’ today, and pray for all our Readers. Psalm 8 Azariah verses 29-37 A hymn of glory let us sing / New songs throughout the world shall ring Christ, by a road before untrod / Ascendeth to the throne of God. / Alleluia

Fri From today to Pentecost: pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit 6th Bride, Lezayre, and North Ramsey Clergy: Brian Evans-Smith. Readers: Tim Grass, Ada Watson, Joan Watson Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations to ministry in this parish.

Psalm 107. 10-22 Deuteronomy 28. 1-6 Central Philippines - (Philippines) Bishop Dixie Copanut Taclobao Sat Chapter Court 7th Vicar General: Geoffrey Tattersall Registrar: Lionel Lennox Give thanks for all who offer their gifts as Churchwardens as they prepare to be admitted on Monday evening. Pray that they will be supported and encouraged in this vital ministry. Psalm 2 Deuteronomy 28. 7-14 Central Solomons - (Melanesia) Bishop Ben Seka

Sun Northern Mission Partnership 8th Team Leader: Cyril Rogers The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Maughold. EASTER Please pray for the Northern Team Council. Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations to ministry in the North of the Island. Psalm 107. 23-32 Deuteronomy 30. 1-10 7

Pray for The Anglican Church of Korea Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea and Bishop of Seoul: Paul Kim Mon St Matthew (Douglas) 9th Clergy: Robert Boyle Pray for those on pilgrimage in Walsingham, that it will be a time of spiritual reflection, relaxation and peace. (8th - 13th May).

Psalm 107. 33-43 Revelation 20. 1-6 Central Tanganyika - (Tanzania) Bishop Dickson Chilongani Tue Mothers’ Union 10th President: Pat Costain Chaplain: Nigel Cretney Pray for those attending and speaking at the `Equipped to Serve Conference at Swanwick

Psalm 144. 1-10 Revelation 20. 7-15 Central Zambia - (Central Africa) Bishop Derek Gary Kamukwamba Wed St Thomas (Douglas) 11th Clergy: Ian Brady, Lynda Brady. Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations to ministry in this parish.

Psalm 99 Revelation 21. 1-8 Central Zimbabwe - (Central Africa) Bishop Ishmael Mukuwanda Thu Island Spirituality Network 12th Pray for Revd David Smith, who leads today’s session: ‘Spirituality and the Arts’. Psalm 98 Revelation 21. 9-21

Chandigarh - (North ) Bishop Younas Massey Fri St Ninian (Douglas) 13th Clergy: John Coldwell, Les Lawrinson Readers: Jim Noakes, Judy Cannan Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations to ministry in this parish. Psalm 127 Deuteronomy 30. 11-20

Chelmsford - (Canterbury, England) Bishop Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell Suffragan : Peter Hill, John Wraw, Anthony Brett Morris Sat Christian Aid Week 14th Island Organiser: Louise Whitelegg O God, our refuge and strength, our help in times of trouble. Matthais Pray for the work that will be enabled by the donations given this week, giving thanks for those who collect and those who reach-out helping hands in times of disaster. Psalm 130 Deuteronomy 32. 1-13

Madras - () Bishop Vedanayagam Devasahayam Sun Eastern Mission Partnership 15th Team Leader: Clive Burgess Tynwald Court Ellan Vannin Care Home The Commissioners of Lonan, Laxey, Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas Borough.

PENTECOST Pray for the mission of God. Without mission, a church is not a church; it’s just a group of disobedient Christians hanging out. Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations in the East of the Island. Psalm 134 Micah 3. 1-8

Pray for The Anglican Church of Melanesia Archbishop of Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia: David Vunagi

Mon Braddan 16th Clergy: Daniel Richards, Bert Ferris, Alec Smith. Reader: Colin Gurney Brendan Please pray for all those working hard during TT, for the visitors, and for safety on the roads. St Psalm 84. 1-7 Revelation 22. 1-5 Chester - (York, England) Bishop Peter Forster Suffragan Bishops: Keith Sinclair, Libby Lane

Tue Chaplains 17th Noble’s Hospital: Philip Frear; Hospice: Lynda Brady; Prison & Ramsey Hospital: Brian Evans-Smith;

Tynwald: Bill Martin; KWC: Erica Scott; FE College: Daniel Richards; Police: Jo Dudley; Gaiety & Villa Marina: Ian Brady; St John’s Mill: Di Marchment

Pray for all who work as Chaplains across the Island. Psalm 101 Deuteronomy 32. 1-12 Chhattisgarh - () Bishop Purna Sagar Nag Wed Onchan 18th Clergy: Clive Burgess Readers: Carole Bairstow, Ray Platt, Maria Coldwell Pray for greater use and mission opportunities from our church buildings.

Psalm 124 Deuteronomy 32. 48-52 Chicago - (VI, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Jeffrey Lee Assisting Bishop: John Buchanan Thu St George and All Saints (Douglas) 19th Clergy: Andie Brown, Alessandra Di Chiara, John Guilford; Readers: Heather Paisley, Eric Quirk, Charles Flynn Pray for pastoral support for the parish and the ministry to those aged 9-14.

Psalm 122 Deuteronomy 33. 1-6 Chichester - (Canterbury) Bishop Martin Warner Suffragans: Mark Sowerby, Richard Jackson Fri Lonan and Laxey 20th Clergy: Jo Dudley, Tony Butler Pray that the 160th anniversary celebration of Christ Church (23-27 May) will be a springboard not only for the present, but also for the future, continuing to build God's Kingdom in the parish.

Psalm 128 Deuteronomy 33. 7-29 Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America & Bishop of Chile: Hector Muñoz Suffragan Bishop: Abelino Manuel Apeleo Sat The Cathedral 21st Dean: Campaign Manager: Val Garrett Chapter: Andie Brown, Ian Brady, Clive Burgess, Margaret Burrow, John Coldwell Pray today for the visit of John Rutter and the singing workshop at the Villa Marina sponsored by the Cathedral. Psalm 129 Deuteronomy 34. 1-12 Chotanagpur - (North India) Bishop B Baskey Sun Southern Mission Partnership 22nd Team Leader: Joe Heaton; Chaplain KWC: Erica Scott The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen and Santan.

TRINITY Pray for the parishes of the South as they look to the future. Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations in the South of the Island. Psalm 1 Matthew 17. 24-27 Pray for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico Presiding Bishop & Bishop of Northern Mexico: Francisco Moreno Mon Rushen 23rd Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper, Brian Shephard, John Sheen. Readers: Richard Clague, Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, June Harper Please pray for the newly formed PCC that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit in their ministry. Psalm 2. 1-8 Matthew 18. 1-14 Christ the King - (Southern Africa) Bishop Peter Lee

Tue Arbory and Castletown 24th Clergy: Vacant, Colin Barry; Reader: Hilary Flynn Reader-Evangelist: Mike Wilson Pray for the Churchwardens as they work with the PCC and congregations during the vacancy, and for healing. Psalm 3 Matthew 18. 15-20 Christchurch - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Bishop Victoria Matthews Wed Malew and Santan 25th Clergy: James McGowan, Bill Martin, Peter Upton-Jones; Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell

Sanctain Pray for our village communities at the start of three busy months of community, social and church

St events. Psalm 4 2 Kings 18. 1-8

Chubu - (Japan) Bishop Peter Ichiro Shibusawa Thu Preparations for TT Events 26th Pray for all who work to prepare the course for TT and all who work unseen to make the event run smoothly.

Psalm 5. 1-8, 11-12 2 Kings 18. 13-25 Clogher - (Armagh, Ireland) Bishop John McDowell Fri Swearing in the Lt 27th Lt Governor: Sir Richard Gozney Give thanks for Adam Wood having completed his term as Lieutenant Governor. Pray for Sir Richard Gozney as he is commissioned in this role today.

Psalm 6. 1-9 2 Kings 19. 1-19 Coimbatore - (South India) Bishop Timothy Ravinder Sat The Parish of the West Coast 28th Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ian Faulds, Colin Fleetney, Di Marchment, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery; Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins (Dalby), Karen Garrett (Patrick) Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Steven Hamer

Pray re-ordering of Dalby basement to create a 'community hub'. Psalm 7. 1-11,17 2 Kings 19. 20-37 Colombia - (V, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Francisco Duque Sun Western Mission Partnership 29th Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey Reader: Robert Quayle

TRINITY 1 The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel Pray for the relationships established as ‘ambassadors’ visited each others’ churches. Pray for the renewal and increase in vocations to ministry in the West of the Island. Psalm 8 2 Kings 22. 1-10

Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome Mon Cathedral Visitation 30th Pray for Bishop Robert as he conducts a Visitation of the Cathedral this week. Psalm 9. 1-10 2 Kings 22. 11-20 Colorado - (VII, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Robert O'Neill Tue Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin 31st Clergy: Janice Ward, Iaen Skidmore Readers: John Marchment, Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk Pray for St Luke’s, Baldwin celebrating its 180th anniversary as a place of education and worship, a beacon of Christian presence in the centre of the island and a place of spiritual nourishment. Psalm 10. 1-12, 16-18 Matthew 18. 21-35 Connecticut - (I, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Ian Douglas Suffragan Bishops: James Curry, Laura Ahrens