THE DIOCESE OF

WANGARATTA

MONTHLY PRAYER Diary 2018 EVERY DAY Our Diocese

Our Bishop and family: John and Margaret Parkes, Nell and James

Our Parish Priest and family:

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Day 1 The Australian Church The Primate Archbishop Philip Freier The Secretary Anne Hywood The General Synod and its Standing Committee

Our Diocese The Bishop John Parkes The Vicar General Ken Goodger The Registrar Tim Williams The Diocesan Treasurer Norm Kenny The Registry Staff Julie Torpey Fiona Van Bree Nikki Collins

Diocesan Synod and Bishop in Council

The World – Australia – Local Community

The Governor General—Sir Peter Cosgrove The Prime Minister—Mr Malcolm Turnbull The Premier—Mr Daniel Andrews Local Government Leaders The peace of the world

Other The World Council of Churches

Day 2 The Australian Church The Diocese of Adelaide Archbishop Geoffrey Smith Society of the Sacred Mission Clergy and People

Our Diocese

The Archdeacons Peter Macleod-Miller The Chancellor Clyde Croft The Advocate Rachel Ellyard The Deputy Advocate Stuart Bett The Rural Deans

The Diocesan Trustees

Members of Synod

The World – Australia – Local Community The producers of food around the world A fair sharing of the world’s resources

Other Farmers and farm workers Day 3 The Australian Church The Diocese of Armidale Bishop Richard Lewers Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Cathedral Parish Dean: Ken Goodger (Stephanie, Zoe, Jacob) Deacons: Lawrence Neal

the Parish leaders and community

Holy Trinity Cathedral All Saints’, Moyhu Christ Church, Greta Holy Trinity, Whitfield

The Cathedral Chapter; Clerical and Lay Canons

The World – Australia – Local Community Formulators of public policy, legislators, police, courts, judges, and all who deal with law and its administration Politicians, their staff, and all in public office

Other Other Christian traditions National Council of Churches

Day 4 The Australian Church The Diocese of Ballarat Bishop Garry Weatherill

Order of St Benedict, Camperdown

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Albury Rector: Peter Macleod-Miller,

The Parish leaders and community

St Matthew’s Albury

The World – Australia – Local Community Scientists and scientific researchers. Medical researchers; medical and health personnel

Other Non Christian religions

Day 5 The Australian Church The Diocese of Bathurst Bishop Ian Palmer Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Alexandra Locum: Graeme Brown

The Team Ministry between Alexandra, Marysville and Yea

The Parish leaders and community

St John’s Alexandra The World – Australia – Local Community All hospitals, primary health care providers, community centres and their staff. Doctors, nurses and health workers.

Other All who are baptised All preparing for baptism Day 6 The Australian Church The Diocese of Bendigo Bishop Matthew Brain

Clergy and People

Our Diocese Alpine Anglican Parish Priest in Charge: Vacancy

the Parish leaders and community All Saints’, Bright St Etheldredas, Harrietville St Paul’s, Myrtleford St John’s, Whorouly

The World – Australia – Local Community Emergency workers and all whose training is used well in times of crisis Those with little apparent hope VCC emergency workers and chaplains.

Other CFA, SES, Police Ambulance and other voluntary emergency organisations Day 7 The Australian Church The Diocese of Brisbane Archbishop Phillip Aspinall Regional Bishops Jonathan Holland Cameron Venables John Roundhill

Society of the Sacred Advent Society of St Francis, Annerley

Clergy and people

Our Diocese The Parish of Beechworth Priest in Charge: Thomas Leslie Deacon: Sue Hall

the Parish leaders and community

Christ Church, Beechworth St Jude’s Eldorado

The World – Australia – Local Community Refugees, the homeless, street kids and others with no proper home

Other Mission Day 8 The Australian Church The Diocese of Bunbury Vacant

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Benalla Rector: David Still (Jane,Genna, Isobel, Clare and Thomas).

the Parish leaders and community

Holy Trinity, Benalla St Aidan’s, Swanpool St Paul’s, Goorambat

The World – Australia – Local Community International and national agencies of relief and welfare

Other All Parish Councils and Leaders Day 9 The Australian Church

The Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn Vacant Assistant Bishops Trevor Edwards Stephen Pickard

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Central Goulburn Priest in charge: Gary Atherton (Karen, Christopher, Matthew)

the Parish leaders and community

St Paul’s, Avenel St John’s, Nagambie Christ Church, Seymour

The World – Australia – Local Community Schools, universities, TAFE Colleges and all involved in education School chaplaincies and SRE

Other All in involved in local government: local councils and shires and their staff

Day 10 The Australian Church Ministry to Defence Bishop Ian Lambert Chaplains Ben Hall, Fay Fraser all Members of the Defence Force those involved in national security matters

Our Diocese The Parochial district of Cobram Priest in Charge: Maryann Leonard (John) the Parish leaders and community

St Margaret’s, Cobram

The World – Australia – Local Community Local communities and all who work for them. Local service clubs and organisations

Other Our Defence force, Navy, Army and Air Force

Day 11 The Australian Church The Diocese of Gippsland Vacant

Clergy and People

Our Diocese Parochial District of Corryong Priest in Charge: Vacant The Parish leaders and community

All Saints’, Corryong Holy Trinity, Cudgewa

The World – Australia – Local Community Philosophers, thinkers, writers, poets, artists, ethicists Those involved in the various branches of the media For our local papers, radio and television stations.

Other All philanthropic organisations, charities Day 12 The Australian Church The Diocese of Grafton Bishop Sarah MacNeil Clergy and People

Little Brothers of Francis

Our Diocese The Parish of Euroa Priest in Charge: Patti Matthews (Norm Hart )

Lay Assistant, Daphne Conners, the Parish leaders and community

St Paul’s, Euroa St Andrew’s, Longwood St Dunstan’s, Violet Town

The World – Australia – Local Community Seasonable weather Those who suffer following natural disasters Formulators of national disaster plans

Other All who are confirmed All preparing for confirmation Day 13 The Australian Church Ministry with the Aboriginal People of Australia Aboriginal Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Kilmore Rector: Andre Du Plooy

the Parish leaders and community

Christ Church, Kilmore The Transfiguration, Pyalong St Matthew’s, Broadford St Stephen’s, Tallarook

The World – Australia – Local Community Those who seek their ends by violent means however expressed. The traumatised and damaged.

Other Outreach to our community

Day 14 The Australian Church Ministry with the Torres Strait Island People of Australia Torres Strait Island Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Mansfield Rector: Eden-Elizabeth Nicholls

St John’s, Mansfield St Peter’s, Jamieson Christ Church, Bonnie Doon Mt. Buller Alpine Chapel

The World – Australia – Local Community Responsible care for our natural environment

Other Global warming and climate change Day 15 The Australian Church The Diocese of Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier Regional Bishops Phillip Huggins Paul Barker Genieve Blackwell

Community of the Holy Name

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Marysville Team Vicar: John Jessop

Christ Church, Marysville St Thomas’, Buxton

Those who suffer from natural disaster

The World – Australia – Local Community Those involved in primary industry and its various organisations Agricultural researchers

Other All who are married All preparing for marriage Day 16 The Australian Church The Diocese of Newcastle Bishop Peter Stuart

Clergy and People Society of St Francis, Stroud

Our Diocese Episcopal District of Milawa John Davis

St Paul’s Milawa

Parochial District of Mount Beauty: Oversight Priest: Alan Kelb

the Parish leaders and community

St Aidan’s, Tawonga

The World – Australia – Local Community Those involved in secondary industry and their various organisations

Other Shift workers and casual labour

Day 17 The Australian Church The Diocese of North Queensland Bishop Bill Ray Clergy and People

Our Diocese Vocations to the ordained ministry and to the ordered religious life

Director of Vocations : Sally Boothey Vocational Chaplains: Jean Henderson, Peter McKeague, Diana Cherry, Eden-Elizabeth Nicholls, Vocational Panel: Scott Jessup, Phil Squire, Cathy Carden

Ordination Candidates: Mitch Porter

The World – Australia – Local Community

Employers and employees, and their various organisations Industrial chaplaincies The unemployed

Other Those who are looking for work in better employment. Day 18 The Australian Church The Diocese of North West Australia Bishop Gary Nelson Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Northern Albury Rector: Vacant

the Parish leaders and community

St Mark’s, North Albury St James’, Lavington St Paul’s, Jindera St John’s, Thurgoona

The World – Australia – Local Community Prisons: policy makers, management, staff Prisoners: their rehabilitation and welfare Prison chaplaincies

Other The legal profession Day 19 The Australian Church The Diocese of Perth Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy Regional Bishops Thomas Wilmot Jeremy James

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Numurkah/Nathalia Rector: Vacant the Parish leaders and community

St George’s, Numurkah Holy Trinity, Nathalia St Paul’s Wakiti Creek

The World – Australia – Local Community Those addicted to drugs – legal and illegal Providers and vendors of illegal drugs

Other The caring professions

Day 20 The Australian Church The Diocese of Riverina Bishop Rob Gillion Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Rutherglen/Chiltern Rector: Scott Jessup (Kate, children: Ruby, Maggie, Clare)

the Parish leaders and community

St Stephen’s, Rutherglen St Paul’s, Chiltern All Souls’, Barnawartha Christ the King, Wahgunyah Brown’s Plains Chapel

The World – Australia – Local Community Family life Broken and separated families

Other Family courts Day 21 The Australian Church The Diocese of Rockhampton Bishop David Robinson Clergy and People

Our Diocese

The Parish of Shepparton Priest in Charge: Helen Malcolm With Murchison & Rushworth

the Parish leaders and community

St Augustine’s, Shepparton St Luke’s, Dookie Christ Church, Murchison St Paul’s, Rushworth

The World – Australia – Local Community Our ethnic and cultural diversity— for harmony between our various groups Those who suffer from racial prejudice

Other Vocations to ministry and ordination candidates Day 22 The Australian Church The Diocese of Sydney Archbishop Glen Davies Regional Bishops Christopher Edwards Peter Lin Ivan Lee Peter Hayward Michael Stead

Sisters of the Church, Glebe

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Tallangatta Priest in Charge: Alan Kelb (Lee) the Parish leaders and community

Christ Church, Tallangatta

The World – Australia – Local Community For those involved in veterinary practice and research Our care of domestic and native fauna

Other Our land transport Road & rail public transport Day 23 The Australian Church The Diocese of Tasmania Bishop Richard Condie Assistant Bishop Chris Jones

Clergy and People

Our Diocese

The Parish of Wangaratta West and the Warbys, Rector: Clarence Bester (Michelle, Kian, Kyle)

the Parish leaders and community

St Michael’s, Wangaratta West St Paul’s, Glenrowan St George’s, Taminick St John’s Village Chapel , Wangaratta

The World – Australia – Local Community For all involved in organised tourism, sport, recreation, leisure, and their various groups and organisations

Other Those on holidays, overseas or away Day 24 The Australian Church The Diocese of The Murray Bishop John Ford

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Wodonga Rector: Jacques Jefferies Assist P: David Holloway (Heather) Deacon Sandra Temple (John)

the Parish leaders and community

St John’s, Wodonga Emmanuel, West Wodonga Holy Trinity, Bethanga St Thomas’, Talgarno

The World – Australia – Local Community The United Nations Secretary General, all UN agencies Ambassadors, diplomats, and their departments Other All missions of peace and reconciliation Day 25 The Australian Church The Diocese of The Northern Territory Bishop Greg Anderson

Clergy and People

Our Diocese The Parish of Yackandandah Priest in charge: Alan Kelb (Lee) the Parish leaders and community

Holy Trinity, Yackandandah St Mark’s, Kiewa St Andrew’s, Dederang St Paul’s, Alan’s Flat

The World – Australia – Local Community For peace in Jerusalem and the Holy Land.

Other The ministry of healing, the Guild of St Raphael, the Order of St Luke the Physician Day 26 The Australian Church The Diocese of Willochra Bishop John Stead Clergy and People Community of Sts Barnabas & Cecilia Our Diocese The Parish of Yarrawonga Rector: Neil Hicks (Suzanne)

the Parish leaders and community

St Cuthbert’s, Yarrawonga St Thomas’, St James

Women's Groups : the Mothers Union, Caritas, Parish Guilds

The World – Australia – Local Community Our increasing ageing population – those who plan for and deal with the consequences For those who are frail and lonely, for all who care for older people.

Other All retirees and those undertaking a change of life Day 27 Our Neighbours Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Co-presiding Archbishops: Winston Halapua Philip Richardson Clergy and People

Religious Orders Community of the Holy Name, Order of St Benedict, Sisters of the Church, Society of St Francis, Society of the Sacred Advent, Society of the Sacred Mission, new expressions of religious community life

Our Diocese The Parish of Yea, Priest in Charge: Vacant The Parish leaders and community

St Luke’s, Yea Christ Church, Molesworth

The World – Australia – Local Community The oceans and their care Those involved in shipping

Other Give thanks for friends Day 28 Our Neighbours Province of Melanesia - Archbishop George Takeli Melanesia Brotherhood, Sisters of Melanesia, Sisters of the Church, Society of Saint Francis

The Australian Church Anglicare CEO Paul MacDonald Anglican Schools CEO: Peter Laurence Commission

Our Diocese Anglicare Hume Maria Connor and Tanya Grant Staff and clients

Schools Trinity Anglican College, Albury & Wodonga Justin Beckett (P) Bryn Jones (Chap) Cobram Anglican Grammar Stephen Gale (P) Maryann Leonard (Chap) Cathedral College, Wangaratta

Adrian Farrer (P) David Jones (Chap)

The World – Australia – Local Community All involved in aviation – domestic and international

Other Diocesan ministry and mission . Cursillo.

Day 29

Our Neighbours Papua New Guinea: Archbishop Alan Migi Melanesia Brotherhood, Sisters of the Visitation, Society of St Francis

The Australian Church Theological Colleges, their staff and students Trinity, Melbourne, Vic St Francis’, Brisbane, QLD Ridley, Melbourne, Vic Wontulp Bi-Buya, Cairns QLD St Barnabas’, Adelaide, SA Nungalinya College, Casuarina NT St Mark’s Canberra, ACT John Wollaston, Perth, WA Moore, Sydney, NSW Our Diocese Retirement Villages St Matthew’s Albury Kellock Lodge, Alexandra Holy Trinity, Benalla St Matthew’s, Broadford St John’s, Wangaratta Yackatoon, Yackandandah

The World – Australia – Local Community Missionaries and NGO workers Other Our clubs and organisations Day 30 The Australian Church Mission Organisations – Anglican Board of Mission Anglicare AngliCord Church Missionary Society The Church Army Bush Church Aid Society Bible Society National Council/ Churches Christmas Bowl

Our Diocese Pastoral Hospital Chaplaincy – Albury/Wodonga Coordinator/Trainer Catherine Dawson

St John’s Village Wangaratta Chaplaincy Alan Jarrad and Paul Hobby

Kellock Lodge Chaplaincy Graeme Brown

The World – Australia – Local Community The alienated For reconciliation wherever it is needed For goodwill among all

Other The hungry, the starving, the dying, the dispossessed Day 31 The Anglican Communion The Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop Justin Welby Anglican Consultative Council James Tengatenga, Chair

Planners of the Lambeth Conferences

The National Council of Churches The Victorian Council of Churches

The World – Australia – Local Community Creation—its order, and our part in it Our land—all it means to us, and our part in it

Other The departed, retired clergy, clergy spouses, clergy widows Dedications

All Saints Bright, Corryong, Moyhu All Souls Barnawartha Christ Church Beechworth, Bonnie Doon, Greta, Kilmore, Marysville, Molesworth, Murchison, Seymour, Tallangatta Christ the King Wahgunyah Emmanuel Wodonga West St Aidan Swanpool, Tawonga St Andrew Dederang, Longwood St Augustine Shepparton St Cuthbert Yarrawonga St Dunstan Violet Town St Etheldreda Harrietville St George Numurkah, Taminick St James Lavington St John Alexandra, Mansfield, Nagambie, Thurgoona, Whorouly, Wodonga St Jude Eldorado St Luke Yea, Dookie St Margaret Cobram St Mark Kiewa, North Albury, Puckapunyal St Matthew Albury, Broadford St Michael Wangaratta West Dedications (continued)

St Paul Allan’s Flat, Avenel, Chiltern, Euroa, Glenrowan, Goorambat, Jindera, Milawa, Myrtleford, Rushworth, Wakiti Creek St Peter Jamieson St Stephen Rutherglen, Tallarook St Thomas Buxton, St. James Transfiguration Pyalong Diocesan Commemorations

16 January 1969 death of Theodore McCall fourth Bishop of the Diocese 20 January 1963 death of Thomas Armour third Bishop of the Diocese 13 March 1902 enthronement of Thomas Armstrong first Bishop of the Diocese 23 March 1930 death of Thomas Armstrong first Bishop of the Diocese 26 April 1985 consecration of the Cathedral 29 May 1952 death of Stephen Hart second Bishop of the Diocese 8 October 2008 death of Maxwell McNee Thomas sixth Bishop of the Diocese 24 June 2009 death of Robert George Beal seventh Bishop of the Diocese Notes ......