Diocese of York Prayer Diary - November 2018 Friday 23rd Howden Team, Holy Trinity, Blacktoft, St Michael, Eastrington, St Peter Howden, St Peter www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/prayerdiary November Laxton, St Stephen Newport, St John of Beverley, Wressle Clement, Thursday 1st York Minster bishop, martyr, Clergy: The Revd James Little, Reader: Elizabeth Harland, Retired Reader: Tony Parker, Churchwardens: November c. 100 Sarah Falkingham, Denise Higgins, Hazel Cox, Jenny Preston, Enid Farmery, Thompson, Keith Gilson, Ursel All Saints’ Day Acting Dean and Precentor: The Revd Canon Peter Moger, Canon Chancellor: The Revd Canon Dr Chris Sefton. Collingwood, Canon Pastor: The Revd Canon Michael Smith, Succentor: The Revd Catriona Cumming, Please pray as we seek to make God known to those around us and we give thanks for God’s continued Curate: The Revd Abi Davison, Reader: Diane Craven. blessing. Please give thanks for the commitment of our volunteers and staff. Please pray for effective growth in Diocese of Kericho (Kenya). Bishop Ernest Ng’eno faith within the cathedral community, following the Archbishop’s mission in September; for wisdom and discernment in the appointment of a new Dean of York. Saturday 24th Readers in the Diocese of York November Diocese of Johannesburg (Southern Africa). Bishop Stephen Moreo Warden of Readers: The Venerable Sam Rushton Give thanks for those Readers being newly admitted and licensed today and those transferring from other Friday 2nd Bridlington Deanery dioceses. Pray for their ministry as they serve in parishes across the diocese. November Commemoration Area Dean: The Revd Matthew Pollard Diocese of Katakwa (Kenya). Bishop John Omuse of the Faithful Pray for all the parishes which make up our Deanery and for guidance as we respond faithfully to how God Departed (All Sunday 25th is leading us. All Saints (LEP) South Cave, St Anne Ellerker, St Mary Broomfleet Souls’ Day) November Clergy: The Revd Mike Proctor, The Revd. Dr David Speirs (Methodist Minister), The Revd Dr Peter Christ the King Diocese of Jos (Jos, Nigeria). Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi Sunday next Draper, Lay Preacher: Neil Sanderson, Churchwardens: Mary Binns, Alan Duckworth, Mike Parker, Diana before Advent Bushby, Lloyd Patchett, Sue Copley, Parish Administrator: Liz Proctor Saturday 3rd St Michael, Bempton, St Oswald, Flamborough, St Peter, Reighton, St Leonard, Speeton Enid Carr (Organist at All Saints) recently celebrated 70 years faithful service. We give thanks for the November Richard Hooker, Clergy: The Revd Jane Penn, Retired clergy: The Revd Nancy Eckersley, The Revd Canon John Holmes, The recently established 'Second Monday Service' and the fortnightly meeting of our LyCIG team which brings priest, teacher of Revd Paul Burkett, The Revd Bruce Petfield, The Revd John Jordan, Readers: John Eckersley, Pat Hirst, Churchwardens (from our three parishes) and the clergy together. Please prayer for Mike Parker and the faith, 1600 Churchwardens: Doreen Crosfield, Andrew Graham, Kate Veitch, John Triffitt, Dawn McKie, Heather Diana Bushby who have recently started the the York School of Ministry course. Also Cindy Hinder as she Martin of Porres, Groocock friar, 1639 Please pray for our shared life as a Benefice, for the development of God's mission here following our continues her RPA training. Pray for the Lusitanian Church (Portugal). Bishop José Cabral attendance at the LYCiG conference in September, for our ministry of hospitality, for the flourishing of our relationships with the community school at Bempton and the Church school at Flamborough, and for our Monday 26th St Helen, Welton with Melton November links with the Methodists. Clergy: The Revd Canon Elaine Bielby, The Revd Graeme Holdsworth, The Revd Linda Robinson; Reader: Diocese of Juba (Loryko, South Sudan). Vacant Carol Holdsworth, RPAs: Anne Thompson, Liz Russell, Churchwardens: Jackie Naidoo, Roger Peacock Please pray for those preparing for Confirmation in November and their sponsors encouraging them as Sunday 4th Diocesan Synod November they make this step. Please pray also for those leading Messy Church, Children’s Church and Junior Choir, 4th Sunday Please pray for God’s guidance as we discuss and discern matters which have implications for the Diocese. all who offer the ministry of hospitality and all who work to proclaim the good news in the wider before Advent Give thanks for all those who serve faithfully on the Diocesan Synod and pray that we will always have our community, as we seek to grow in faith and in numbers. eyes fixed on Jesus. Diocese of Katanga (Congo). Bishop Bertin Subi Diocese of Columbo (Ceylon). Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey Tuesday 27th East Riding Training Officers Monday 5th Bridlington Emmanuel with Fraisthorpe, Barmston and Skipsea November November Please pray for the East Riding Training Advisers, especially for Mike as he settles into his new post, and Clergy: The Revd Richard Hare, Retired Clergy: Jonathan Couper, Martin Wallace, Distinctive Deacon: The for their work with clergy and laity across the East Riding. Revd Barbara Bancroft, Reader: Jackie Moore, Contextual Ordinand: Jo Parker, Churchwardens: Barbara Diocese of Katsina (Kaduna, Nigeria). Bishop Jonathan Bamaiyi Jenkinson, Les Sykes, John Swift Please pray for the growth of our afternoon Family Services in Barmston and our after-school Fresh Wednesday Dulverton Hall Supported Housing Scheme for Retired Clergy 28th November Expression at Emmanuel called Fun ‘n’ Food, and that prayer permeates everything we do. Please pray too Pray for residents and staff, that those who have given much in ministry may find refreshment here. Give for well-being and spiritual protection of our church leaders. thanks for all our retired clergy and pray for the churches where they worship and minister. Diocese of Kabba (Lokoja, Nigeria). Bishop Steven Akobe Diocese of Kebbi (Kaduna, Nigeria). Archbishop Edmund Akanya Tuesday 6th Holy Trinity, Bridlington, St John, Sewerby Thursday 29th HMP Humber November Clergy: The Revd David Mather, Churchwardens: Mary Coates, Elaine Robson, Audrey Langton, Helen November Anglican Chaplain: The Reverend Lynda Kenny Leonard, hermit, Day of Owen We pray for the Governor and all prison staff. We pray for those spending time in custody. Give thanks to 6th cent. William Intercession Temple, Thank God for the opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ to those in our community. and God for those attending services and for those recently baptized. archbishop, Thanksgiving teacher of the for the Diocese of Kadugli and Nuba Mountains (Sudan). Bishop Andudu Elnail faith, 1944 Missionary Work of the Wednesday 7th Bridlington Christ Church with Bessingby and Ulrome Church Diocese of Keewatin (Rupert’s Land, Canada). Bishop David Ashdown November Willibrord, Clergy: The Revd Mark Carey, Retired Clergy: The Revd Steve Dye, The Revd Margaret Dye, The Revd Friday 30th Bishop of Beverley bishop, 739 Michael Chaffey, Readers: Elaine Banister, Dinah Rogers, Margaret Walker, Readers PTO Michael Hart, November Roger Gale, RPAs: John Dixon, Dave Howe, Paddy Male, Steve Cox, Jim Gillespie, Rosemary Gillespie, Val Andrew the The Rt Revd Glyn Webster Apostle Pray for all who look to the Bishop of Beverley for extended Episcopal care as we seek to live out the Five Taylor, Mary Corkish, Keith Gibbons, Garry Carter, Neil Mackay. Guiding Principles of the House of Bishops’ Declaration. Pray for resilience and safety as Glyn commits to The Christ Church Network, Bessingby, Ulrome, Westhill, Martongate, Lighthouse Church and The Spa vast amounts of travel each year. Give thanks for his faithfulness in serving and ministering across the Church, is in a time of transition and renewing of our vision ‘Jesus for All’. The churches of Christ Church Northern Province. Network, along with the Community Services, welcome your prayers as they are reach those in need and Diocese of Kentucky (IV, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Terry White on the edges. Diocese of Kaduna (Kaduna, Nigeria). Vacant Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact The Revd Simon Bray via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 The Revd Simon Bray via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/prayerdiary www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/prayerdiary Thursday 8th Bridlington Priory (St Mary) Friday 16th St Nicholas, Roxby, Staithes, St Oswald, Lythe, St Mary, Sandsend, Christ Church, Ugthorpe, November November St Hilda, Hinderwell Saints and Clergy: The Revd Matthew Pollard, The Revd Christine Strand, Reader: Jean Fowler, Churchwardens: Margaret, queen, Martyrs of Anthony Halford, Alison Harvey, Jan Wattleworth. philanthropist, Clergy: The Revd Malcolm Jackson, Retired Clergy: The Revd Josephine Evetts-Secker, Reader: Sally Jones, England Give thanks for the level of engagement with the wider community for the commemoration of the centenary 1093 Churchwardens: Joan Flewker-Barker, Anne King, John Secker, Sue Mason, Joe Jefferson, Deputy Warden: of the end of WW1. Give thanks for the vast numbers of volunteers who enable the Priory to be open every Edmund Rich, William Young. Church School: Lythe CEVC School. Headteacher: Lisa Armstrong. archbishop, 1240 day and to host cultural events. Pray for a new Christian listening service being introduced called Listening Please pray as we listen to God and hear what he is saying