Prayer Cycle 2018
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The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland Prayer Cycle 2018 Printed 8th February 2018 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: Vacant (Pray for the Bishop’s Election Board) The Dean: Susanna Pain, Nikolai The Archdeacons: Edie Ashley Philip Muston, Cathrine Graham Knott, June The Regional Deans: Lyndon Phillips, Harry Geoffrey Pittaway, Liz Sue Jacka, Ross Clerical Canons: Geoffrey Pittaway Jeffrey Richardson The Registrar: Brian Norris, Kerrie Schmidt Registry Staff: Annette Hollonds, Barry Sue Court, Mike Kerrie Schmidt, Brian Norris Tim Gibson Bishop’s Chaplain: David Perryman, Emma Diocesan Chancellor: Rowena Armstrong, Bp James Grant Diocesan Solicitor: Viv Braham, Dawn The Bishop in Council DAY 2 Parish of Avon Priest-in-Charge 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 Burney (from 15 March 2018), Rod Our Sister Diocese The Diocese of Gahini, Rwanda Bishop: Alexis Bilindabagabo Assistant: Manasseh Gahima Diocese of Adelaide Archbishop: Geoff Smith Assistant Bishop: 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 Bishop’s Christmas Appeal Anglicare Bishop’s Winter Appeal Anglicare - Gippsland Jane Anderson, 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 Vacant Diocese Gippsland Grammar School Principal: David Baker, Jane Chaplain: Rich Lanham, Julie 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 Locum Ken Parker Episcopal District of Nar Nar Goon & East Pakenham Chris McAleer, Karen Diocese Bishop in Council Missions CMS – Martin and Julie Field, Argentina 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 Locum: Heather Cahill, John Diocese Chancellor Rowena Armstrong, Bishop Jim Grant 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 Lay ministers in the Diocese Lay Readers Liturgical Assistants Eucharistic Assistants Study Group Leaders All Pastoral Assistants and Pastoral Care Visitors All Licensed Lay Persons Parish Musicians DAY 9 Parish of Drouin Dean Spalding, Kate Jenny Ramage Missions CMS – Ken & Alison Thompson, Cambodia Diocese of Bunbury Bishop: Vacant 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: Vacant Assistant Bishop: 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 Vacant Phyllis Andy – Aboriginal Ministry, Lake Tyers Missions SPCKA The Bible Society Special Focus The Provincial Council of Victoria – Diocesan Representatives: Bishop Archdeacon Phillip Muston The Reverend Canon Barbara Logan The Hon Robert Fordham One lay vacancy Racial Harmony in our Country All who work to close the gap between Indigenous and other Australians DAY 13 Parish of Leongatha Graham Knott, June Graham Toohill, Sue Belinda Seabrook (Ministry Assistant) Diocese Education Programs Ministry to Young People: GFS Kids Plus and Youth Groups Spiritual Communities – Anam Cara Diocese of Grafton Bishop: Vacant (from March 2018) 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: Philip Huggins Genieve Blackwell Paul Barker Brad Billings Special Focus Chaplains to the Defence Force RAAF Chaplains Sale Base: Colin Barwise Andrew Knox Victims of War and Violence Finance Committee of Bishop in Council DAY 15 Parish of Mirboo North Geoff Pittaway, Liz Missions CMS – R (Security Safety), SE Asia Diocese of Newcastle Bishop: Peter Stuart Assistant Bishop: Vacant 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 New ordination vocations that God will call people to ministry and leadership in the Diocese Missions CMS – Tim & Catherine Walker, Rwanda Diocese of North Queensland Bishop: Bill Ray, Robin 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 Holland Kathy Dalton – Aboriginal Pastor 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: Dr Greg Anderson Special Focus Anglican Earthcare Gippsland President: Ann Miller All Conservationists - our careful use of the Earth and its Resources Sailors and Fisherfolk The Anglican Communion Environment Network DAY 19 Diocesan Youth Ministers/Chaplains 123: Rich Lanham, Julie Trafalgar: Joshua Hasan, Jennifer Diocese Bishop In Council Missions Gippsland Home Mission Fund Diocese of Perth Archbishop: Kay Goldsworthy, AO. Jerri Bishops: Jeremy James Tom Wilmot 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 (Honorary) Parish of Orbost Locum Bevil Lunson, Barbara Professional Standards Director of Professional Standards – Cheryl Russell Professional Standards Committee – Chair Ann Miller Missions Leprosy Mission and all those who work with lepers Diocese of Riverina Bishop: Rob Gillion, Janine 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