The Diocese of Sodor and Man Prayer Diary

September 2017

Fri Rushen 1st Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper, Brian Shephard, John Sheen. Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, June Harper Pray for all who attended the Beach Mission that they will be supported on their journey of faith.

Psalm 73. 1-14 Genesis 28. 1-9 Salisbury - (Canterbury, England) Bishop Nicholas Holtam Suffragan Bishops: Edward Condry, Karen Gorham Sat Training for Ministry 2nd Director of Ordinands: Janice Ward Director of Training: Margaret Burrow Pray for those commencing training for ministry this month. From the Island: Matthew Robinson at St John’s Durham; Fran & Dave Griffiths with St Mellitus; Jon Barwood and Steven Herron on the Island through All Saints Centre for Mission and Ministry. Remember too, former interns in training: Lucy Sullivan at Mirfield and Nathan Joss at Westcott House. Psalm 73. 15-28 Genesis 28. 10-22 Sambalpur - (North India) Bishop Pinuel Dip Sun Southern Mission Partnership 3rd Team Leader: Joe Heaton; Chaplain KWC: Erica Scott The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen and Santan. TRINITY 12 As the Parishes of the South look forward to a new incumbent for Arbory and Castletown pray that they will work together for the coming of the Kingdom. Psalm 119. 97-112 Acts 14. 1-7

San Diego - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) Bishop James Mathes San Joaquin - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) Bishops Chester Talton and David Rice Mon Arbory and Castletown 4th Clergy: Vacant, Colin Barry; Reader: Hilary Flynn Reader-Evangelist: Mike Wilson Give thanks for the work of the Churchwardens during the vacancy.

Psalm 72 Acts 14. 8-20 Santiago - (Philippines) Bishop Alexander A Wandag Tue Malew and Santan 5th Clergy: James McGowan, Bill Martin, Peter Upton-Jones; Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell Pray for the continued development of the ministry at St Mark's.

Psalm 74. 1-12 Acts 14. 21-28 Sao Paulo - (Brazil) Bishop Flavio Augusto Borges Irala Wed The Parish of the Northern Plain 6th Clergy: Iaen Skidmore, William Mackay Readers: Paul Bregazzi, Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin Pray for stronger links between the churches of the Parish and a more flexible approach to worship. Psalm 74. 13-23 Genesis 29. 1-14 Sapele - (Bendel, Nigeria) Bishop Blessing Erifeta Thu Maughold and South Ramsey 7th Clergy: Christopher Lowdon Bishop’s Missioner (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney Please pray for our ministry among young people. Psalm 75. 1-7, 9-10 Acts 15. 1-5 Saskatchewan - (Canada) Bishops Michael William Hawkins and dam Halkett Saskatoon - (Rupert's Land, Canada) Bishop David Irving Fri Vocations Evening 8th Diocesan Director of Ordinands: Janice Ward Pray for all who are exploring their vocation to ministry in the Church of England as they meet with the Director of Ordinands on Monday Evening at Marown Vicarage. Psalm 76 Genesis 29. 15-30 Sebei - (Uganda) Bishop Paul Kiptoo Masaba Sat Island Spirituality Network 9th Pray for the Planning Group and ISN members as they lead others in ‘Carnival of Creation’: sharing art, poetry and music.

Psalm 77 Acts 15. 6-21 Sekondi - (Ghana, West Africa) Bishop Alexander Asmah Sun Northern Mission Partnership 10th Team Leader: Chris Lowdon TRINITY 13 The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff. Please pray for the NMP Bible Study and deeper biblical literacy in our worshipping communities. Psalm 119. 113-128 Acts 15. 22-29

Seychelles - (Indian Ocean) Bishop James Richard Wong Yin Song Mon College of Bishops 11th Pray for Archbishops Justin and Sentamu as they meet with the bishops of the C of E this week. Psalm 78. 1-7 Acts 15. 30-41

Sheffield - (York, England) Bishop Pete Wilcox Suffragan Bishop: Peter Burrows Tue Diocesan Certificate in Christian Studies 12th Tutor: Margaret Burrow As a new course begins this evening, pray for all who will enjoy studying together this year.

Psalm 80 Acts 16. 1-10 Shinyanga - (Tanzania) Bishop Charles Kija Ngusa Wed Bride, Lezayre, and North Ramsey 13th Clergy: Brian Evans-Smith. Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson Pray that students going to a new school or college may find the transition easy. Psalm 81 Acts 16. 11-15

Shyira - (Rwanda) Bishop Laurent Mbanda Coadjutor Bishop: Samuel Mugisha Mugiraneza Shyogwe - (Rwanda) Bishop Jered Kalimba Thu Ordinations 14th Pray for all who are preparing for ordination at this time particularly: Mark Payne made Deacon in Chelmsford on 30 September; Alex Brown made Deacon at the Cathedral on 4 October; William CROSS HOLY Mackay ordained Priest at Ballaugh on 7 October. Psalm 82 Acts 16. 16-40 Sialkot - (Pakistan) Bishop Alwin John Samuel Fri Onchan 15th Clergy: Clive Burgess Readers: Carole Bairstow Pray for the outreach to the communities across the whole parish. Psalm 84 Genesis 30. 1-24 Singapore - (South East Asia) Bishop Rennis Ponniah

Sat St Ninian (Douglas) 16th Clergy: John Coldwell, Les Lawrinson Readers: Maria Coldwell, Jim Noakes, Judy Cannan

Ninian Pray for all in the parish returning to education, to schools, colleges and those beginning or recommencing university life. Psalm 85 Genesis 30. 25-36

Sittwe - (Myanmar) Bishop James Min Dein Sun Eastern Mission Partnership 17th Team Leader: Clive Burgess Tynwald Court Ellan Vannin Care Home

TRINITY The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas Borough.

14 Pray for the work of ministers in the partnership’s schools.

Psalm 86 Genesis 30. 37-43 Sodor & Man - (York, England) Bishop Peter Eagles Mon St Thomas (Douglas) 18th Clergy: Vacant, Philip Frear Pray for the children and staff of St Thomas’ School as they return to face this period of uncertainty.

Psalm 87 Acts 17. 1-15 Sokoto - (Kaduna, Nigeria) Bishop Augustin Omole Tue St George and All Saints (Douglas) 19th Clergy: Andie Brown, Alessandra Di Chiara, John Guilford; Readers: Eric Quirk, Charles Flynn Pray for the development of our children's & youth ministry.

Psalm 88 Acts 17. 16-34 Soroti - (Uganda) Bishop George Erwau Wed Bishop’s Leadership Team 20th +Peter, Andie Brown, Nigel Godfrey, Clive Burgess, Joe Heaton, Chris Lowdon, Margaret Galloway, Andrew Swithinbank, Margaret Burrow As the team meet tomorrow pray for them and their discussions as they work with +Peter looking to the future.

Psalm 89. 1-18 Acts 18. 1-17 South Ankole - (Uganda) Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe West Ankole - (Uganda) Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni Thu St Matthew (Douglas) 21st Clergy: Tom Davis (to be inducted in October) HEW MATT Pray for Fr Tom as he prepares to take up his post in October. Psalm 89. 19-37 Genesis 31. 1-21

South Dakota - (VI, The Episcopal Church) Bishop John Tarrant Fri Braddan 22nd Clergy: Daniel Richards, Bert Ferris Please pray for our young people returning to school or university, or going on to new ventures. Psalm 90 Genesis 31. 22-35 South Kerala - (South India) Bishop Dharmaraj Rasalam

Sat Lonan and Laxey 23rd Clergy: Jo Dudley

Adamnan As Laxey and Dhoon Primary Schools become a new federation pray for Maxim Kelly, as headteacher, and for all staff and students as they begin a new era in the life of the school. Psalm 91 Genesis 31. 36-55 South West Tanganyika - (Tanzania) Bishop Matthew Mhagama

Western Tanganyika - (Tanzania) Bishop Sadock Makaya

Sun Western Mission Partnership 24th Pray for Church groups as they commence a new season.

TRINITY Psalm 119. 129-144 Acts 18. 18-28

15 Southeast Florida - (IV, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Leopold Frade Coadjutor Bishop: Bishop Peter David Eaton

Mon Ordinations 25th Pray for +Peter as he prepares for his first ordinations as the Bishop of Sodor and Man and for Alex and William to be ordained Deacon and Priest respectively at the beginning October. Psalm 92 Acts 19. 1-10

Southeastern Mexico - (Mexico) Bishop Benito Juarez-Martinez Western Mexico - (Mexico) Bishop Lino Rodriguez-Amaro Tue Mothers’ Union 26th President: Pat Costain Chaplain: Nigel Cretney Give thanks for the work in which the Diocese is involved: at Prison crèche; knitting for the premature baby unit; catering for motor bike races; and many more smaller projects.

Psalm 93 Acts 19. 11-22 Southern Brazil - (Brazil) Bishop Humberto Maiztegue Wed Enthronement 27th Bishop: Peter Eagles Dean: Nigel Godfrey Hold +Peter in your prayers as preparations are made for the Enthronement Service on Saturday.

Psalm 94. 1-2, 14-23 Acts 19. 23-41 Southern Highlands - (Tanzania) Bishop John Mwela Thu Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin 28th Clergy: Janice Ward Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley Please pray for the pastoral aspects of parish life: home visits; the nurturing of baptism and marriage families; and the ministry to the house-bound and elderly. Psalm 95 Genesis 32. 3-21 Southern Malawi - (Central Africa) Bishop Alinafe Kalemba Fri The Parish of the West Coast 29th Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ian Faulds, Colin Fleetney, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery;

ALL ANGELS Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins (Dalby), Karen Garrett (Patrick) MICHAEL & Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Stephen Hamer For management of the cemeteries of the parish that they may become increasingly havens of wildlife. Psalm 96 Genesis 32. 22-32 Southern Nyanza - (Kenya) Bishop James Ochiel Victoria Nyanza - (Tanzania) Bishop Boniface Kwangu Sat The Diocese 30th Bishop: Peter Eagles Bishop’s Chaplain: Margaret Burrow. Secretaries: Lorna Cook (Bishop); Andrew Swithinbank (Diocese); Michelle Barwood (Synod). J

erome Pray for +Peter and Gail on this important day in the life of the Diocese. Pray too for the many in secular leadership roles who will celebrate with the Church today.

Psalm 97 Genesis 33 Southern Ohio - (V, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Thomas Breidenthal