SEPTEMBER 2017 LET US GIVE THANKS FOR: Ministry with Children and Youth NSPEI * University chaplaincies NSPEI * Teachers as they help to shape young minds, MONT * Deacon Robert Coolidge as he celebrates 50 years of ministry, MONT * Ministry of hospital, university and correctional institute chaplains, FRED * Community outreach ministries, FRED * 200th anniversary of St. Ann’s, Westcock, FRED * People of integrity who hold positions of leadership QUE * The ability to openly practice our faith without fear QUE * All volunteers who will be closing summer churches QUE * Good friends who are there for us in times of personal hardships QUE * Having food on our table while there are so many that go without. QUE * Abundant harvests for all to share WNL PLEASE PRAY FOR: 10th Camp Bretondean Service of Witness NSPEI * The second Module of MORE Mission School NSPEI * All students, teachers, and support staff as they begin a new year of study, ENL * All parishes as they plan their fall ministry programs, ENL * The new session of Diocesan Council, MONT * The Montreal Unit of PWRDF Water Walk for Pikangikum, MONT * Theological students, FRED * The Ministry Team in the St. Francis Deanery, QUE * Everyone traveling during the Labour Day weekend QUE * Safe and healthy start to a new school year for students and teachers WNL * Initiation of Christian Education Programs WNL • 5 – Instructors and Students of Queen’s College as they begin a new semester, ENL • 9 – Diocesan Stewardship Day, FRED • 11 – 13 - The gathering of the Clergy of the Diocese of Central Newfoundland and the Conference CNL • 14 – Diocesan Council, FRED • 15 – 17 - The Diocesan ACW Conference in Twillingate: for its Executive and representatives from all Primary Branches. CNL • 15-17 ACW Diocesan Conference WNL • 21-23 Vital Church Maritimes Conference NSPEI/FRED • 22-24 Anglican Fellowship of Prayer conference, ENL • 25-29 – Intercultural Ministry Forum in Montreal, MONT • 30 – The Rev. Ed Keeping as he prepares to begin his new position as chaplain with Eastern Health, ENL • 30 – Diocesan Youth Ministries Day, FRED Provincial Prayer Care Ecclesiastical Province of Canada No. 117 July 2017 – September 2017 02 July Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Archbishop Percy Coffin/Archbishop Elect Ron Cutler and the Provincial Council 09 July Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Bishop Ron Cutler 16 July Diocese of Québec Bishop Bruce Myers 23 July Diocese of Fredericton Bishop David Edwards 30 July Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land Archbishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson and the Provincial Council 06 August The Primate and the Council of General Synod Archbishop Fred Hiltz 13 August Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario Archbishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Council 20 August Diocese of Montréal Bishop Mary Irwin-Gibson 27 August Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Archbishop John Privett and the Provincial Council 03 September Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Bishop Geoffrey Peddle 10 September Diocese of Central Newfoundland Bishop John Watton 17 September Diocese of Western Newfoundland Archbishop Percy Coffin / Bishop Elect John Meaden 24 September National Indigenous Bishop and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples Bishop Mark McDonald JULY 2017 LET US GIVE THANKS FOR: July 1, The 150th Anniversary of Confederation NSPEI * 100th Birthday of the Rev. Canon Russell Elliott NSPEI * July 9, 200th Anniversary of Christ Church, Dartmouth NSPEI * For The Rev. Edward Keeping and his nine years of ministry at the parish of St. Philip's, ENL * The continued ministry of retired clergy as they provide summer relief for those on vacation, ENL * Newly ordained clergy: The Reverends Jane Bell, Stanley Brooks and Jean-Daniel Williams, MONT * Rev Alain Brousseau as he takes his Anglican Military Ordinariate, MONT * Newly ordained priests Dan, David and Kevin; and deacons Dwight and John, FRED * Hospitality and blessings received by Bishop David while on his walking pilgrimage through the Archdeaconry of Moncton, FRED * Visit of Caleb and Hope of Bishop McAllister School in Uganda, FRED * Family ties during the summer holidays QUE * Vacations and quality time with loved ones QUE * The employment that our youth are accomplishing during their vacation period QUE * The joy of being out in nature at summer cottages with picnics, barbeques and playing in the sun QUE * Good weather for summer holidays and safe travel WNL * Congregations and parishes that have lost a large part of their membership through the aging and death of many of their members, changed demographics, and various internal problems CNL PLEASE PRAY FOR: Parishes in Transition NSPEI * The ministry of all Chaplaincy services throughout the province, ENL * Leaders and participants in Vacation Bible Schools, ENL * The Parish of St. Philips as they search for a new rector, ENL * Rev Michelle Eason as she takes sabbatical, MONT * The safety of loved ones as they travel for summer holidays, MONT * Summer programs at Camps Medley and Brookwood, FRED * Summer churches in Cacouna, Métis Beach, Malbaie, Tadoussac, Acton Vale, Maple Grove and Rivière-du-Loup, QUE * All migrant workers who are away from their families QUE * Clergy and Layreaders who enjoy summer vacation QUE * Those who are considering suicide instead of life QUE * Families who have lost loved ones to suicide or other illness QUE * Killdevil and other children’s camps WNL * Clergy renewal and refreshment WNL • 2-9 - Diocesan Choir School, FRED • 10-14 – all girls and leaders who are attending summer camp at Lavrock, ENL • 17-21 – all boys, girls, and leaders attending summer camp at Lavrock, ENL • 30 – Aug 4 - The Boys and Girls Camp taking place at Max Simms Memorial Camp CNL AUGUST 2017 LET US GIVE THANKS FOR: Time for Rest and Reflection NSPEI * Warm summer days and time to relax, ENL * Those who work in parish summer camps, MONT * The ministry of the Anglican Foundation, MONT * Diocesan Choir School 60th anniversary, FRED * Summer camps directors and staff, FRED * Bishop and clergy vacations, FRED * Ministry of Canons Allen, Keith and Walter, retiring, FRED * The volunteers from our diocese who work at “Maison des Marin” in the port of Quebec City QUE * Prayers that have been answered and for our strength and good health QUE * Refreshing rains to water our farms WNL PLEASE PRAY FOR: Parishes in transit, NSPEI * A safe and enjoyable summer for all, ENL * Summer programs at Camps Medley and Brookwood, FRED * Those sick in hospitals and unable to be with their loved ones during the summer season QUE * Those who live with chronic pain and health problems QUE * People having lost employment and are seeking new positions QUE * Giving strength to those who feel lost and alone QUE * Students preparing for their next academic year. QUE * Teachers and students returning to schools, colleges, universities and seminaries QUE * Safe family vacations and travels WNL * For Bishop Francis Loyo and the Diocese of Rokon, South Sudan, as we seek to support and commit ourselves to one another as fellow Christians in overcoming the barriers of race, culture and distance, so that our love may be like yours which cherishes all of us, your children CNL • 1 - The Rev. Nancy Marsh as she begins a new ministry as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin in St. John's, ENL • 13 – Pride Mass at Christ Church Cathedral, MONT • 15 – Robert Camara, new Executive Archdeacon, MONT • 21-26 - St. Michael’s Youth Conference, FRED • 28-30 - Diocesan Clergy Conference, FRED .