The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland
Prayer Cycle
2019
Printed 8th March 2019
THIS CYCLE OF PRAYER is intended for use as a guide in preparation for corporate intercession at the Eucharist, at Morning and Evening Prayer, on Sundays and in the Daily Offices.
It also may help in making private devotion more inclusive.
The Anglican Communion 5 Marks of Mission
To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
To teach, baptise and nurture new believers
To respond to human need by loving service
To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation
To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth
DAY I
Anglican Church in Australia
General Synod:
The Primate: Archbishop Philip Freier
The General Secretary: Anne Hywood
General Synod Commissions
Diocese:
The Bishop: Bishop Richard, Leanne, Rachel, Nicholas
The Dean: Susanna Pain, Nikolai
The Archdeacons: Edie Ashley Sue Jacka, Ross Graham Knott, June
The Regional Deans: Lyndon Phillips, Harry David Head, Mark
Clerical Canons: Jeffrey Richardson
The Registrar: Brian Norris, Kerrie Schmidt
Registrar Designate: Richard Connelly
Registry Staff: Annette Hollonds, Barry Sue Court, Mike Tim Gibson
Bishop’s Chaplain: David Perryman, Emma
Diocesan Solicitor: Viv Braham, Dawn
DAY 2
Parish of Avon
David Perryman, Emma
Diocese
Retirement Villages in Gippsland
Gippsland Anglican Retirement Villages: General Manager Lee Jameson, staff and residents of Clifton Waters – Bairnsdale Botterill Court – Morwell St James Close – Traralgon St Johns Close – Maffra
Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia
Archbishops: Aotearoa William Turei New Zealand Phillip Richardson Polynesia Winston Halapua
Bishops: Auckland Ross Bay Christchurch Victoria Matthews Dunedin Kelvin Wright Nelson Richard Ellena Polynesia Winston Halapua Waiapu Andrew Hedge Waikato Helen-Ann Hartley Taranaki Philip Richardson Wellington Justin Duckworth
DAY 3
Parish of Bairnsdale
Brenda, Rod
Our Sister Diocese
The Diocese of Gahini, Rwanda
Bishop: Alexis Bilindabagabo Assistant Bishop: Manasseh Gahima (to be installed as Diocesan Bishop on 26/05/2019)
Diocese of Adelaide
Archbishop: Geoff Smith
Bishops: Tim Harris Chris McLeod
Special Focus
Women’s Ministry
Thanks for the pioneering ministries of Deaconesses in our diocese.
Pray for God to raise up a new generation of pioneers for Ministry in Gippsland
Pray for our work as we seek to engage with our communities
Religious Communities
Community of the Holy Name Sr Carol
Sisters of the Church Sr Linda-May
DAY 4
Parish of Bass/Phillip Island
Jo White, Ken
Diocese
Anglicare - Gippsland Tim Pedlow, Regional Director
Parish Partnerships: Anglicare Community Development Officer Cathrine Muston, Phillip
Diocese of Armidale
Bishop: Rick Lewers
Special Focus
Those living below the poverty line, those who are unemployed
Foster Parents, Kinship carers (grandparents, aunts etc)
Family Counsellors and Carers
The Anglican Communion Family Network
Those who are homeless
DAY 5
Co-operating Parish of Churchill / Boolarra / Yinnar
Peter Carter (Churches of Christ)
Diocese
Gippsland Grammar School Principal: David Baker, Jane Chaplain: Jackie Belot, Troy
St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Principal: Cameron Herbert Senior Chaplain: Daniel Lowe, Helen WJS Chaplain: Deana Board TC Chaplain: Glen Treble
Federation University (Churchill) Chaplain Frank Lees, Jenny
Missions
ABM – Anglican Board of Mission John Deane
Diocese of Ballarat
Bishop: Garry Weatherill
Special Focus
Theological Colleges and Ordination Candidates, that God will raise up people for ordained ministry
National Council of Churches
Universities, Colleges, Schools, Teachers and Students
DAY 6
Episcopal District of Bunyip
Ken Parker
Episcopal District East Pakenham
Chris McAleer, Karen
Diocese
- Bishop in Council - Gippsland Administration Ltd (Diocesan Corporation)
Missions
CMS
Diocese of Bathurst
Bishop: Ian Palmer
Special Focus
Missionary Outreach
Parish Missions Secretaries
Federal & State Governments
Local Councils
DAY 7
Co-operating Parish of Croajingolong
Jude Benton, Andy
Diocese
Chancellor Rowena Armstrong, Bishop Jim Grant
Deputy Chancellor: Roger Blythman, Alison
Missions
Church Army
Diocese of Bendigo
Bishop: Matt Brain
Special Focus
School Chaplains & Counsellors
Our State Schools
SS & RE teachers & all involved in religious education
DAY 8
Parish of Corner Inlet
Tim Fletcher, Elizabeth
Diocese of Brisbane
Archbishop: Phillip Aspinall
Bishops: Jonathan Holland Cameron Venables Jeremy Greaves
Special Focus
All Licensed Lay Persons Lay Readers Pastoral Assistants Liturgical Assistants Eucharistic Assistants
Other Lay ministers in the Diocese Study Group Leaders Parish Musicians
DAY 9
Parish of Drouin
Dean Spalding, Kate
Missions
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Diocese of Bunbury
Bishop: Ian Coutts
Special Focus
‘The Gippsland Anglican' The Editor, Jan Down, Michael
Communication and the Media
Writers, Journalists, Editors, Commentators
Christian Radio – Life FM, Christian Programs on A.B.C. and Commercial T.V. & Radio
DAY 10
Parish of Heyfield
Lyndon Phillips, Harry
Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn
Bishop Elect: Mark Short
Bishops: Trevor Edwards Stephen Pickard
Special Focus
The Physically & Mentally Disabled and those with special needs
L’Arche Community and Ministry
Adult Education Centres, Day-Care Centres, and Auxiliaries for the Disabled and independent living educators
DAY 11
Parish of Korumburra
Fran Grimes
Missions
NHMF – National Home Mission Fund
Special Focus
The Poor and those in need – the hungry and famine-stricken
All Organisations Engaged in Overseas Aid
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Displaced persons
DAY 12
Parish of Lakes Entrance and Metung
Phil Muston, Cathrine
Phyllis Andy – Aboriginal Ministry
Missions
SPCKA
Special Focus
The Provincial Council of Victoria – Diocesan Representatives: Bishop Archdeacon Graham Knott The Reverend Philip Muston The Hon Robert Fordham The Chancellor
Our First Nations peoples
DAY 13
Parish of Leongatha
Graham Knott Graham Toohill, Sue Belinda Seabrook (Ministry Assistant)
Diocese
Education Programs Ministry to Young People Spiritual Communities – Anam Cara
Diocese of Grafton
Bishop: Murray Harvey
Special Focus
International Red Cross, Doctors without Borders
Legacy - War Widows & Families
United Nations
DAY 14
Parish of Maffra
Janet Wallis, Peter
Diocese of Melbourne
Archbishop: Philip Freier
Bishops: Genieve Blackwell Paul Barker Brad Billings Kate Prowd
Special Focus
Chaplains to the Defence Force
RAAF Chaplains Sale Base
Victims of War and Violence
DAY 15
Parish of Mirboo North
Vacant
Missions
Anglican Overseas Aid
Diocese of Newcastle
Bishop: Peter Stuart
Bishops: Sonia Roulston Charlie Murry
Special Focus
Mothers' Union
Anglican Women Australia
Mowatch
Anglican Communion Women’s Network
Women’s groups in parishes
DAY 16
Parish of Moe/Newborough
Sathi Anthony, Sandra
Diocese
Ordination Candidates
Growth in Ministry – Ordination Training: Graham Knott
Those in discernment for ordination
Missions
Bible Society
Diocese of North Queensland
Bishop-elect: Keith Joseph
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council (NATSIAC)
Special Focus
Service Clubs in our towns
St. John's Ambulance Service
Workers who maintain our Essential Services – Gas, Electricity, Water, Fire-brigades
CFA, SES and all Emergency Service Workers
DAY 17
Parish of Morwell
David Head, Mark
Kathy Dalton – Aboriginal Ministry
Diocese
Finance Committee Trusts Corporation
Missions
BCA
Diocese of North West Australia
Bishop: Gary Nelson
Special Focus
Drug & Alcohol Counselling Services
Al-Anon, Alateen
AIDS sufferers and those who are HIV positive and those working with them
AIDS Research
DAY 18
Co-operating Parish of Neerim South
John Batt, Penny
Missions
The Mission to Seafarers
Diocese of Northern Territory
Bishop: Greg Anderson
Special Focus
Anglican Earthcare Gippsland
All Conservationists - our stewardship of the Earth and its Resources
Sailors and Fisherfolk
The Anglican Communion Environment Network
DAY 19
Diocesan Youth Minister: Rich Lanham, Julie 123: Julie Lanham (manager), Rich
Children/Youth Workers & Volunteers
Diocese
Safe Ministry Authority – Chair Val Jones
Missions
Gippsland Home Mission Fund
Diocese of Perth
Archbishop: Kay Goldsworthy, Jerri
Bishops: Jeremy James Kate Wilmot
Special Focus
All in Rural Industry
Primary Producers
Farmers' Organisations
Young Farmers' Groups
For seasonal weather
DAY 20
Parish of Omeo
Thelma Langshaw
Parish of Orbost
Bevil Lunson, Barbara
Professional Standards Director of Professional Standards – Cheryl Russell Professional Standards Committee – Chair Ann Miller
Missions
Leprosy Mission
Diocese of Riverina
Bishop-elect: Donald Kirk
Special Focus
An end to Domestic and Family violence
Victims of Domestic Violence
Children alone
Women's Refuges
Rehabilitation Centres – Halfway Houses, and those who support them
For all affected by human trafficking
DAY 21
Parish of Paynesville
Edie Ashley
Missions
Christian Blind Mission and all those who work with the blind
Diocese of Rockhampton
Bishop: David Robinson
Special Focus
All those preparing for Confirmation or Welcome to Holy Communion
Godparents, Grandparents and Sponsors
Sacristans and all who are responsible for preparing our Churches for worship
For welcomers and those who prepare and lead worship
For our congregations as they seek to be inclusive
DAY 22
Parish of Rosedale
Lyndon Phillips, Harry
Diocese
Aboriginal Clergy: Phyllis Andy Kathy Dalton Archdeacon Supporting Aboriginal Ministry: Edie Ashley
The Abbey at A’Beckett Park: Edie Ashley
Abbey Chapter
The Australian Church
Aboriginal Ministry Nungalinya College Wontulp-Bi-Buya College
Diocese of Sydney
Archbishop: Glenn Davies
Bishops: Peter Hayward Ivan Lee Peter Lin Michael Stead Chris Edwards
Special Focus
Nursing, Medical and Paramedical staff and all who minister to the sick
Hospital Chaplains
Hospices and Aged Care Facilities
Those suffering mental illness
DAY 23
Parish of Sale
Susanna Pain, Nikolai Blaskow Nikolai Blaskow, Susanna Pain Heather Toms, Max Brian Norris, Kerrie Schmidt Lyn Williams
Missions
Anglicare
Diocese of Tasmania
Diocesan Bishop: Richard Condie
Bishop: Chris Jones
Special Focus
International Labour Organisations
Trade Unions & all Unionists
Employer Organisations, Chamber of Commerce
Converge International Chaplains (Industrial Chaplaincy)
DAY 24
Parish of Tambo
Philip Kissick, Ruth
Diocese
Hospitals and Hospital Chaplains: Sale: Heather Toms, Max Bairnsdale: Vacant Latrobe Valley: Lyn Williams
Fulham Prison and Chaplain: Heather Toms, Max
Police Chaplains: Amy Turner
Diocese of The Murray
Bishop: John Ford
Special Focus
Police
Prisoners and their families
Victims of Violent Crime
All restorative justice programmes
DAY 25
Parish of Trafalgar
Sue Jacka, Ross Joshua Hasan, Jennifer (Youth and Family)
Missions
The work of Amnesty International
Diocese of Wangaratta
Bishop: John Parkes
Special Focus
International Peace - for diplomats and ambassadors
Volunteer Workers Abroad
Anglican Communion Peace and Justice Network
DAY 26
Parish of Traralgon
Jeff Richardson Marilyn Obersby, Adrian
Our Cathedral Church:
The Dean Clergy The Canons The Cathedral Chapter
Diocese of Willochra
Bishop: John Stead
Special Focus
Clergy Appointments Board
Vocational Panel
The Ecumenical Affairs Committee of the Province
Other Denominations in our towns and their clergy
All clergy who have Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
DAY 27
Parish of Warragul
Tracy Lauersen, Sven
Missions
PNG - ABM mission outreach
Province of Papua New Guinea
Archbishop: Allan Migi
Bishops: Aipa Rongo Nathan Ingen Dogura Tennyson Bogar New Guinea Islands Vacant Popondota Lindsley Ihove Port Moresby Denny Bray Guka
Special Focus
Growth of Evangelism in our Diocese
DAY 28
Parish of Westernport
Colin Oakley, Anthea
Missions
Parish Mission Action Plans
Province of Melanesia
Archbishop: George Takeli
Bishops: Banks & Torres Patterson Worek Central Melanesia George Takeli Central Solomons Ben Seka Guadalcanal Nathan Tome Hanuato’o Alfred Karibongi Malaita Samuel Sahu George Maomaoru Temotu Vacant Vanuatu James Ligo Ysabel Ellison Quity
Special Focus
The Anglican Communion Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
DAY 29
Parish of Wonthaggi / Inverloch
Graeme Peters, Jane
Defence Force Chaplaincy
Bishop: Ian Lambert
Special Focus
Widows, widowers and orphans
Single Parents
Community Service Groups
Community Health Centres
Pensioners and Pensioner Organisations
DAY 30
Parish of Yarram
+Jeffrey Driver, Lindy
Clergy Widows living within the Diocese
Special Focus
Schools in our communities
All trade training centres
Tertiary Education Centres
Federation University, Churchill – Ecumenical Chaplain: Frank Lees
DAY 31
Diocese
All retired clergy and their families
1st Sunday of the Month
Eastern Region
Avon, Bairnsdale, Croajingolong, Heyfield, Lakes Entrance & Metung, Maffra, Omeo, Orbost, Paynesville, Rosedale, Sale and Tambo.
Archdeacon Edie Ashley Regional Dean Lyndon Phillips
2nd Sunday of the Month
Western Region
Bunyip, Churchill/Boolarra/Yinnar, Drouin, Moe/Newborough, Morwell, Nar Nar Goon, Neerim South, Trafalgar, Traralgon and Warragul.
Archdeacon Sue Jacka Regional Dean David Head
3rd Sunday of the Month
Southern Region
Bass/Phillip Island, Corner Inlet, Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Westernport, Wonthaggi/Inverloch and Yarram.
Archdeacon Graham Knott Regional Dean Vacant
4th Sunday of the Month
Diocesan Commitees/Boards
5th Sunday of the Month
Lay Reader Chaplains
Notes
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