Prayer Diary September 2013 - The Diocese of York

Monday 23rd
September
Tuesday 24th
September
Wednesday 25th
September
Lancelot Andrewes,
bishop, spiritual
writer, 1626. Sergei
of Radonezh,
monastic reformer,
teacher of the faith,
1392
Ember Day
Thursday
26th September
Wilson Carlile,
founder of the
Church Army, 1942
Friday 27th
September
Vincent de Paul,
founder of the
Lazarists, 1660
Ember Day
Saturday 28th
September
Ember Day
Sunday 29th
September
Michael and All
Angels
Monday 30th
September
Jerome, translator,
teacher of the faith,
420
Women’s Ministry
Dean of Women’s Ministry: The Revd Canon Elaine Bielby
Please give thanks for all in ministry, ordained and lay. Please also pray for members of General
Synod and all involved in seeking a way forward on the many issues they consider, including
women in the episcopacy.
Diocese of Southern Nyanza (Kenya). Bishop James Ochiel
Archdeacon of East Riding
The Venerable David Butterfield
In October, David will have led Parish Visitations to all 198 churches in the Archdeaconry, meeting
with every Church Council to discuss their mission and ministry. Please pray for God’s guidance as
he revises the format of these from November with a focus on spiritual renewal. Pray too for David
as he speaks on Ephesians at the 5 sessions of Bible Extra at Cherry Burton in October.
Diocese of Southern Ohio (V, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Thomas Breidenthal
South African Link
Coordinator: The Revd Canon John Ford
Please pray for our link dioceses of Cape Town, Saldhana Bay and False Bay in South Africa and for
Archbishop Thabo, Bishops Garth, Raphael and Margaret. We give thanks for the recent visit of
Bishop Margaret to the Diocesan Clergy Conference. Please pray for Archbishop Holgate School as
they prepare for a return visit to the Diocese of Capte Town in 2014.
Diocese of Southern Philippines (Philippines). Bishop Danilo Bustamante
Diocese of Blackburn
The Rt Revd Nicholas Reade
We look forward to the episcopal ordination of the Venerable Julian Henderson, and the
beginnings of his ministry with us. We pray that God would prepare, guard, and empower him and
his wife Heather as they take on new roles in a very different part of the world. We pray too for
God’s blessings on his wife Heather. We pray for the clergy and people of the diocese, that we
would be open to all God wishes to bring us through the ministry of Julian as together we pray and
work for the growth of God’s kingdom and God’s church here in Lancashire.
Diocese of Southern Virginia (III, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Herman Hollerith
Blackburn Cathedral
Dean: The Very Revd Christopher Armstrong
Diocese of Southwark (Canterbury, England). Bishop Christopher Chessun
Diocese of Liverpool
Vacancy
We pray we continue to grow in Christ as we work to discern who God is calling to be our next
Bishop of Liverpool. We give thanks for the continued unity of our diocese under the leadership of
Bishop Richard Blackburn and the varied, innovative ministries serving a diverse, challenging area.
Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham (England). Bishop Paul Butler
Pray for all those parishes participating in ‘Back to Church’ Sunday today, that many more people
will be welcomed into our churches this weekend and rediscover their faith.
Diocese of Southwestern Virginia (III, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Neff Powell
Liverpool Cathedral
Dean: The Very Revd Dr Pete Wilcox
This autumn, following three months of consultation, the Chapter of Liverpool Cathedral will
finalise a Strategic Plan which will define its mission in the coming decade. Please join us in
praying for an openness to the guidance of the Spirit, and for a combination of boldness and
wisdom in Christ’s service.
Diocese of Spokane (VIII, The Episcopal). Bishop James Waggoner
Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the Reverend
Richard Carew via email: prayerdiary@archbishopofyork.org or phone: 01904 707021
Sunday 1st
September
14th Sunday
after Trinity
Monday 2nd
September
Martyrs of
Papua New
Guinea, 1901,
1942
Tuesday 3rd
September
Gregory the
Great, bishop,
teacher of the
faith, 604
Wednesday 4th
September
Birinus, bishop,
650
Thursday 5th
September
Friday 6th
September
Allen Gardiner,
missionary,
founder of the
South American
Mission Society,
1851
Saturday 7th
September
Diocese of York Prayer Diary - September 2013
Bishopthorpe Palace
The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu.
Chief of Staff: The Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Chaplain Researcher: The Revd Dr Daphne Green,
Domestic Chaplain: The Revd Richard Carew, and all the Staff at the Office of the Archbishop of York.
Please pray for the Archbishop and for all the staff working in support of the Archbishop’s
ministry in the Diocese, Province and Nation.
Diocese of Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa). Bishop Raphael Hess
Guisborough Deanery
Rural Dean: The Revd Rachel Harrison, Lay Chair: Pat Rutherford, Deanery Synod Secretary: Claire
Soderman, Deanery Financial Adviser: Dr Richard Henbest
Our deanery comprises parishes covering the urban areas to the south of industrial Teesside, the
villages to the north of the North Yorkshire Moors National park, and coastal communities of the
North Yorkshire Coast. The diverse nature of the deanery means that the joys and difficulties of
the very different parishes are a constant reality. Pray that as we grow in understanding of one
another and in mutual appreciation we will support and sustain one another in all that lies ahead.
Diocese of Salisbury (Canterbury, England). Bishop Nicholas Holtam
All Saints, Skelton with Upleatham, St Aidan, Boosebeck and St Chad’s Lingdale
Clergy: The Revd Valerie Haynes, Retired Clergy: The Revd Geoff Wood, Churchwardens: George
Eddon, Geoff Scott, Anne Jefferson.
Give thanks for the love, loyalty and support of the parishes during what has been a difficult time.
Give thanks for all the Retired Clergy who have tirelessly supported the Plurality to enable all
services to happen. Pray for a return to normality, and a united focus on mission and ministry.
Diocese of Sambalpur (North India). Bishop Pinuel Dip
St Margaret, Brotton Parva
Clergy: The Revd Jonathan Rhodes
Please pray for our continued growth together as Priest and People; for our worship, work and
our witness. We pray for guidance as we begin the process of discerning the future role of St
Margaret's Church Building as a building fit to serve God in Worship as well as a building open to
the Community to serve God in service to them.
Diocese of San Diego (VIII, The Episcopal Church). Bishop James Mathes
All Saints Easington, St Michael’s, Liverton, St Hilda’s, Liverton Mine
Clergy: The Revd Marian Gardner, Churchwardens: Karen Ward, Jon Ward, Harold Jones, Edwin
Snowdon, Part‐time Youth Worker: Ann Lennon.
We pray for the continued success of our work with children in Liverton Mines both Youth and
Breakfast clubs, We pray also for the success and funding of our new venture to have an
“afternoon tea” club for the older members of the community. We pray for a way forward in
working with the young people of Easington.
Diocese of Santiago (Philippines). Bishop Alexander Wandag
Christ Church, Coatham and All Saints, Dormanstown
Clergy: The Revd Alison Phillipson, Churchwardens: Margaret Hammond, Jason Greenwood, Carol
Upton, Syd Taylor.
As our rewiring and relighting project comes to an end in Christ Church we give thanks to God for
those who have worked so hard and given so generously, especially people from the local
community. We pray that we can build on this good will for the future. We continue to pray for the
work of the Church Shop in the community of Dormanstown as we seek to serve and make God's
love known for all people.
Diocese of Sao Paulo (Brazil). Bishop Roger Bird
St Nicholas, Guisborough
Clergy: Vacancy, The Revd Luke Tillett, Retired Clergy: The Revd Richard Bracknall,
Churchwardens: Julie Duffy, David Harpham, Readers: Canon Bryan Sanford, Dennis Teasdale.
Please pray for our whole church community as we seek to follow a path that will lead us to grow
and live and work together as faithful disciples of Christ.
Diocese of Saskatchewan (Rupert’s Land, Canada). Bishop Michael Hawkins

Sunday 8th
September
15th Sunday
after Trinity
Monday 9th
September
Charles Fuge
Lowder, priest,
1880
Tuesday 10th
September
Wednesday
11th
September
Thursday
12th
September
Friday 13th
September
John
Chrysostom,
bishop,
teacher of the
faith, 407
Saturday 14th
September
Holy Cross Day
Sunday 15th
September
16th Sunday
after Trinity
Monday 16th
September
Ninian, bishop,
c.432 .
Edward
Bouverie
Pusey, priest,
1882
St Cuthbert, Kirkleatham and St Hilda, Redcar
Clergy: The Revd Malcolm Jackson, The Revd Billy Barnes, Sister Anita Smith(OHP), Reader: George
Featherston, Retired Clergy: The Revd David Lambert, The Revd John Wilcox.
Please pray for the parish of Kirkleatham. Pray for our work in the five schools, Hospital, and
Residential homes in the parish and the Almshouses and Chapel at the Sir William Turner Hospital.
Also for the plans for a new worship Centre, and our mission to a regenerating community.
Diocese of Sebei (Uganda). Bishop Augustine Salimo
St Leonard Loftus in Cleveland, St Helen Carlin How with Skinningrove
Clergy: The Revd Adam Gaunt, The Revd Keith Atherley, Readers: Jeanne Parncutt, Gill Fisher
Please pray for our Benefice as we continue to build and strengthen our links with the local
community here in East Cleveland.
Diocese of Sekondi (Ghana) (West Africa). Bishop John Otoo
St Mark, Marske in Cleveland
Clergy: The Revd Janet Fife
Please pray for our work with children and young people and for all our worship and witness. Pray
that all may be built up in their faith and love of God.
Diocese of Seychelles (Indian Ocean). Bishop James Yin Song
St Thomas, New Marske and St Cuthbert, Wilton
Vacancy, Reader: Olwyne Cook
Please pray for all those taking on extra responsibilities in the vacancy as we continue the life and
work of the Church.
Diocese of Shinyanga (Tanzania). Bishop Charles Ngusa
St Peter, Redcar
Clergy: The Revd Rachel Harrison, Readers: Chris Bowers, Julie Smith, Claire Todd
Please pray for us in all our work of mission, both at home and abroad. Please pray for us as we seek
imaginative ways forward in our faith and discipleship.
Diocese Shyira (Rwanda). Bishop Laurent Mbanda
Emmanuel, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Clergy: The Revd Adam Reed, The Revd Adam Young, Readers: Margaret Bennett, Jeni Pringle,
Matthew Sigsworth , Churchwardens: Anne Findlay, Steph Hanczik.
Remember in particular the on going ministry in the schools, through 'Open the Book' assemblies
and the Thursday lunchtime drop‐in. Also pray for the members and ministry of the newly
established PCC working groups, in the areas of worship, pastoral care and mission.
Diocese of Sialkot (Pakistan). Bishop Samuel Pervaiz
Diocesan Retirement Officers
The Revd Brian Harris, The Revd Canon Edwin Newlyn, The Revd Anthony Lindsay
Give thanks and pray for the Retirement Officers, for all pensioned clergy and the contribution some
still make to the life and worship of this Diocese; for their spouse and all clergy widows especially
those who feel isolated; for the welcome and care of the Incumbents of the parishes where they live
and the local congregations where they worship.
Diocese of Sittwe (Myanmar). Bishop James Min Deng
The Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust
Director: Dan Finn, Administrator: Mandy Potter, Young Leaders Award Representative: Julia Mole
Please give thanks for the success of the Young Leaders Award and for all the 10,000 young people
who have already taken part. Please pray for the team as we seek to keep up with demand from
Primary and Secondary schools for the Young Leaders Award, that young people may be encouraged
and equipped to be the change that they want to see.
Diocese of Sokoto (Kaduna, Nigeria). Bishop Augustine Omole
Beverley Deanery
Rural Dean: The Revd Jeremy Fletcher, Lay chair: Rodney Barton
Please pray for all who work at County Hall; for all school governors; give thanks for the arts
festivals that draw so many visitors to the town and the churches. Pray that our welcome might
speak of the Kingdom of God.
Diocese of South Western Brazil (Brazil). Bishop Francisco Da Silva
Tuesday 17th
September
Hildegard, abbess,
visionary, 1179
Wednesday 18th
September
Thursday 19th
September
Theodore,
archbishop, 690
Friday 20th
September
John Coleridge
Patteson, bishop,
and companions,
martyrs, 1871
Saturday 21st
September
Matthew, Apostle
and Evangelist
Sunday 22nd
September
17th Sunday after
Trinity
Beverley Minster (St John and St Martin) St Leonard Molescroft, St Paul, Tickton (LEP), St
Peter Woodmansey and All Saints, Routh
Clergy: The Revd Jeremy Fletcher, The Revd Valerie Clarke, The Revd Rachel Young, The Revd
Fiona Mayer‐Jones, Readers: Peter Beynon, David Jefferson, Diana Watkins, Gill Pickford, Alison
Doolan, Lyn Kenny. Retired Clergy: The Rt Revd David James, The Revd Canon Terry Munro, The
Revd Peter Abell, The Revd Roger Chapman, The Revd Irene Shaw.
Please pray for the Mission of each church in their own and very different settings; also the ‘fresh
expression’ Minster Way Network. As ministry with youth and children grows, please pray for
vision and energy for the task. We give thanks for good links with our local schools and among
local churches of all denominations working together in mission in this area.
Diocese of Southeast Florida (IV, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Leopold Frade
St Mary’s Beverley & Chaplain of Bishop Burton College
Clergy: The Revd Becky Lumley, Retired Clergy: The Revd Ron Duffield, Reader: Steve Clarke,
Churchwardens: Judith Fleming, Chris Hairsine, Chris Munday, Lavinia Raynor
Please pray for St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Pray too for those who have recently
come to faith and are starting a new journey with Christ; for the continued growth of the 11.15
Service and for a consolidation of previous growth; for all new mission opportunities including–
Alpha, Messy Church, Holiday Clubs and good pastoral care offered at baptism, weddings and
funerals; for the re‐emergence of the ministry of healing at St Mary's.
Diocese of Southeastern Mexico (Mexico). Bishop Benito Juarez-Martinez
St Nicholas Beverley
Clergy: The Revd Richard Walker
We give thanks for all those who have taken on extra responsibilities during the recent vacancy.
Please pray for the Revd Richard Walker as he settles in to the parish and for the rest of the team
as we seek to make Christ known in all that we do.
Diocese of Southern Brazil (Brazil). Bishop Orlando de Oliveira
St Michael, Cherry Burton, St Mary, Dalton Holme, St Mary, Etton
Clergy: Vacancy, Reader: Helen Gill, Retired Clergy: The Revd Paul Davies, Church Wardens: Rob
Stanley, Liz Hargreaves.
Please pray for new growth across all our churches and for all those who are taking on extra
responsibilities during the vacancy that started recently.
Diocese of Southern Highlands (Tanzania). Bishop John Mwela
St Mary’s, Lockington, All Saints Lund, St Leonard’s, Scorborough & St Catherine’s,
Leconfield
Clergy: The Revd Liz Marshman, Retired Clergy: The Revd Vivienne Lucas, Reader: Dorothy
Prescott, Churchwardens: Gill Fawcett, Brian Beeney, Rosalind Walker, Christine Lazenby, Celia
Ashley, Jim Bloom, Rona Johnson, Ken Hoggarth
Please pray for our four village churches as they review their relevance and ministry within their
community contexts and set priorities; for an effective stewardship programme; for our schools;
for Liz’s half time role in the development of Beverley Deanery; for some administrative support.
Give thanks for supportive church members, new folk, slowly evolving lay teams involved in
worship, the developing pastoral care and the families work including Messy Church and Satellite
Cafe Church.
Diocese of Southern Malawi (Central Africa). Bishop James Tengatenga.
St Peter, Rowley, St Michael, Skidby, All Hallows, Walkington, Bishop Burton
Clergy: The Revd Canon Angela Bailey, The Revd Ruth Newton. Readers: John Donald, Colin
Belsham, Peter Campion, Christine Hill. Retired clergy: The Revd Canon Catherine Durnford, The
Revd Canon Richard Frank, The Revd Marjorie Hill, The Revd Robin McDowall.
Give thanks and pray for those who work to build community in our villages; please pray for our
Year 7 children in the transition to secondary school; pray for all whose work takes them away
from home and those who have no work; pray for all who preach and lead Bible study.
Diocese of Upper Shire (Central Africa). Bishop Brighton Malasa