The Diocese of Sodor and Man Prayer Diary March 2017 Wed Bishop’s Leadership Team 1st +Richard, Andie Brown, Nigel Godfrey, Clive Burgess, Margaret Burrow, Margaret Galloway, ASH WEDS Joe Heaton, Chris Lowdon, Andrew Swithinbank. Give thanks for +Richard’s ministry as he leads the Diocese during the vacancy. Psalm 19 Romans 1. 18-32 Mandalay - (Myanmar) Bishop David Nyi Nyi Naing Thu Bride, Lezayre, and North Ramsey 2nd Clergy: Brian Evans-Smith. Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson Pray for a holy and prayer filled Lent as we prepare for Easter. Psalm 17. 1-11 Job 1 Manicaland - (Central Africa) Bishop Erick Ruwona Fri The Parish of the Northern Plain 3rd Clergy: Iaen Skidmore, William Mackay Readers: Paul Bregazzi, Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin Pray that the Northern Plain will recognise the strength of praying together for the Parish. Psalm 88. 11-18 Job 2 Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Tairawhiti - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Bishop Don Tamihere Sat Chaplains 4th Noble’s Hospital & the Hospice: Philip Frear; Prison & Ramsey Hospital: Brian Evans-Smith; Tynwald: Andie Brown; KWC: Erica Scott; FE College: Daniel Richards; Police: Jo Dudley; Pray for the Chaplains as they work alongside other professionals bringing the love and compassion of Christ to those in need. Psalm 62. 1-8 Romans 2. 1-16 Mara - (Tanzania) Bishop Hilkiah Omindo Deya Sun Northern Mission Partnership 5th Team Leader: Chris Lowdon The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff. LENT 1 Please pray for the ecumenical Lent Course prepared and starting in the parish. Psalm 88. 1-6 Job 3. 1-17 Marathwada - (North India) Bishop Madhukar Kasab Mon Maughold and South Ramsey 6th Clergy: Christopher Lowdon Bishop’s Missioner (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney Please pray for the Lent challenge seeking to deepen our stewardship and discipleship awareness. Psalm 88. 7-12 Job 4. 1-17 Maridi - (Minye, Sudan) Bishop Justin Badi Arama Tue St Thomas (Douglas) 7th Clergy: Vacant, Philip Frear Pray for the Lent Studies, ‘Praying Lent with the Saints’ and Friday Lent Lunches. Psalm 34. 1-7 Romans 3. 21-31 Marsabit - (Kenya) Bishop Robert Martin Wed Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) 8th Island Representatives: Nigel Godfrey, Clive Burgess, Daniel Richards, Steve Hamer, Sue Kennaugh and Ruth Walker. As the CNC meets today and tomorrow, pray for them and for those being interviewed. Psalm 27. 7-14 Job 5. 1-16 Maryland - (III, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Eugene Sutton Suffragan Bishop: Vacant Thu St Matthew (Douglas) 9th Clergy: Vacant Pray for all ministers helping with services during the vacancy. Psalm 4 Job 5. 17-27 Masasi - (Tanzania) Bishop James Almasi Fri Mothers’ Union 10th President: Pat Costain Chaplain: Nigel Cretney The Worldwide Council, Trustee Board and Provincial Presidents gather in Dublin from Sunday. Pray for their gathering and for the work of the MU across the world. Psalm 13 Job 6. 1-13 Maseno North - (Kenya) Bishop Simon Oketch Sat The Diocese 11th Delegated Bishop: Richard Blackburn Bishop’s Chaplain: Margaret Burrow. Secretaries: Lorna Cook (Bishop); Andrew Swithinbank (Diocese); Michelle Barwood (Synod). Pray for the Mission Partnerships as the parishes work together to grow the Kingdom. Psalm 15 Job 6. 14-30 Masindi-Kitara - (Uganda) Bishop George Kasangaki Sun Eastern Mission Partnership 12th Team Leader: Clive Burgess Tynwald Court Ellan Vannin Care Home The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas Borough. LENT 2 Please pray for young people as they grow in their faith and confidence. Pray too and for those who work to keep all of God’s people safe. Psalm 32. 1-7 Romans 4. 1-12 Maseno South - (Kenya) Bishop Francis Abiero Maseno West - Bishop Joseph Wasonga Mon St George and All Saints (Douglas) 13th Clergy: Andie Brown, Alessandra Di Chiara, John Guilford; Readers: Eric Quirk, Charles Flynn For Alex Brown & family as they prepare for his new role as town missioner Psalm 112 Romans 4. 13-25 Massachusetts - (I, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Alan McIntosh Gates Suffragan Bishop: Gayle Harris Tue Onchan 14th Clergy: Clive Burgess Readers: Carole Bairstow, Maria Coldwell Pray for all those who make our church a safe place even when it hard to accept new regulations. Psalm 12. 1-6 Romans 5 Masvingo - (Central Africa) Bishop Godfrey Tawonezwi Wed Braddan 15th Clergy: Daniel Richards, Bert Ferris, Alec Smith. Reader: Colin Gurney Pray for a more spiritual and meaningful time of preparation this Lent as we approach Easter. Psalm 19. 7-14 Romans 6 Matabeleland - (Central Africa) Bishop Cleophas Lunga Thu Continuing Ministerial Development 16th Pray for Mike Moynagh as he leads this evening’s session on Fresh Expressions of Church. Psalm 143. 1-6 Job 7 Matlosane - (Southern Africa) Bishop Stephen Diseko Fri Cashel, Ferns and Ossory 17th Bishop: Michael Burrows St Patrick Pray for our Link Diocese and friends in Ireland as they enjoy their national day and for those ringing the ‘Bells of Joy’ in Waterford Cathedral on Sunday dispelling fear and bringing joy. Psalm 143. 7-11 Job 8 Meath & Kildare - (Dublin, Ireland) Bishop Patricia Louise Storey Sat Island Spirituality Network 18th Pray for Julienne MacLean who leads today’s Spiritual Autobiography Workshop. Psalm 123 Job 9 Mbaise - (Nigeria) Bishop Chamberlain Chinedu Ogunedo Sun Southern Mission Partnership 19th Team Leader: Joe Heaton; Chaplain KWC: Erica Scott LENT 3 The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen and Santan. Pray for Joe as he copes with the extra work of the vacancy in Arbory and Castletown. Psalm 94. 14-19 Job 10 Mbale - (Uganda) Bishop Patrick Gidudu Mon St Ninian (Douglas) 20th Clergy: John Coldwell, Les Lawrinson Readers: Jim Noakes, Judy Cannan Pray that, throughout the Lent period, the people of the parish will grow in understanding and faith. Psalm 55. 1-8 Romans 7. 1-6 Mbamili - (Niger, Nigeria) Bishop Henry Okeke Tue Tynwald Court 21st President: Steve Rodan Speaker: Juan Watterson Chaplain: Andie Brown Pray for those who govern this Island remembering your local MHKs by name. Psalm 119. 33-40 Romans 7. 7-13 Mbeere - (Kenya) Bishop Moses Masamba Nthukah Wed Lonan and Laxey 22nd Clergy: Jo Dudley, Tony Butler Pray that the hoped for spring sunshine will light up our lives and help us to see new opportunities of working together for the Lord Psalm 102. 1-8 Job 11 Mbhashe - (Southern Africa) Bishop Elliot Williams Thu Rushen 23rd Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper, Brian Shephard, John Sheen. Readers: Richard Clague, Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, June Harper Pray for the house groups, and their hosts, leaders and participants. Psalm 102. 23-28 Job 12 Medak - (South India) Vacant Fri Malew and Santan 24th Clergy: James McGowan, Bill Martin, Peter Upton-Jones; Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell Pray for the congregation of Malew following the building work on the church. Psalm 86. 1-7 Job 13 Archbishop of Melbourne & Primate of Australia: Philip Leslie Freier Suffragan Bishops: Genieve Blackwell; Paul White; Philip Huggins Sat Care for the Family 25th Local Organiser: Traci Lowden-Stoole ciation Annun Pray for the new ‘How to support Families through every Season’ event today. Psalm 77. 1-15 Job 14 - Meru - (Kenya) Bishop Charles Mwendwa Sun The Cathedral – Mother Church of the Diocese 26th Dean: Nigel Godfrey Campaign Manager: Val Garrett Chapter: Andie Brown, Clive Burgess, John Coldwell, Joe Heaton, Janice Ward LENT 4 The Cathedral celebrates its role as Mother Church of the Diocese with the premier of a specially composed setting of the Eucharist and the opening of the Labyrinth. Pray for all involved in this day. Psalm 131 Romans 7. 14-25 Mexico - (Mexico) Bishop Carlos Touche-Porter Mon Arbory and Castletown 27th Clergy: Vacant, Colin Barry; Reader: Hilary Flynn Reader-Evangelist: Mike Wilson Pray for the Churchwardens and all who lead services during the vacancy. Psalm 49. 12-20 Romans 8. 1-11 Milwaukee - (V, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Steven Miller Minnesota - (VI, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Brian Prior Tue The Parish of the West Coast 28th Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ian Faulds, Colin Fleetney, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery; Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins (Dalby), Karen Garrett (Patrick) Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Stephen Hamer Pray for the Lent Courses and Lunches across the churches of the parish and the opportunities these bring for hospitality. Psalm 112 Romans 8. 12-17 Minna - (Lokoja, Nigeria) Bishop Daniel Abu Yisa Wed Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin 29th Clergy: Janice Ward, Di Marchment Readers: John Marchment, Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk Pray Pray for the review and overhaul of parish finances and a growing sense of common life in Christ across the churches as we seek to use resources more wisely and efficiently. Psalm 139. 4-12 Job 15 Mishamikoweesh - (Rupert's Land, Canada) Bishop Lydia Mamakwa Thu Western Mission Partnership 30th Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey Reader: Robert Quayle The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel Pray for the development of the skills network across the churches. Psalm 139. 13-18 Job 16 Missionary District of Oeste-Brasil - (Brazil) Archbishop Francisco de Assis da Silva Pelotas - (Brazil) Bishop Renato Da Cruz Raatz Fri Preparations for Passiontide 31st As we prepare for the events of Holy Week may we be renewed by the sacrifice of our Lord. We glory in your cross, O Lord, and praise and glorify your holy resurrection: for by virtue of the cross joy has come to the whole world. Psalm 73. 21-26 Job 17 Mississippi - (IV, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Duncan Gray Coadjutor Bishop: Brian Seage .