February 2013 to May 2013 - The Diocese of Bradford

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 10 Madurai-Ramnad - (South India) Asirwadham Christopher AsirMon 11 Mahajanga - (Indian Ocean) Jean Claude AndrianjafimananaTue 12 Maiduguri - (Jos, Nigeria) Emmanuel Kana ManiWed 13 Maine - (I, ECUSA) Stephen LaneThu 14 Makamba - (Burundi) Martin NyabohoFri 15 Makurdi - (Abuja, Nigeria) Nathan Nyitar InyomSat 16 Malaita - (Melanesia) Samuel Sahu; Alfred HouDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Episcopal Church of Sudan and South Sudan:Pray for Archbishop Daniel Deng, the Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudanwhich still spans Sudan and South Sudan. Please pray for the plan to develop a new‘internal province’ of the 5 Dioceses within Sudan, with whom we are linked.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of Christ Church, Roanoke, for their priest DeborahHentz Hunley, and for their deacon Melissa Hays-Smith. As Christians anticipateEpiphany’s end on Shrove Tuesday and Lent’s beginning on Ash Wednesday, turnour hearts to proper contemplation and reflection. Bless SWV clergy as they gatherThursday for a Lenten Clergy Quiet Day. Pray for safe travel for and God’s blessingon all youth and youth leaders attending Happening #6 next weekend.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the Finance Committee (Dr Falk Oesterheld) and the Committee for Justice,Peace and Integrity of Creation (Martin Remus).MISSION PARTNERSJane and Prem Gurung who remain in touch with former work in Nepal. Jane nowworks in a children’s physiotherapy team in Bradford.James Darrenburg (formerly Graham Clark) continues work with Wycliffe Translatorsin Eastern Turkey enabling more people to have the Bible in their own language.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSThu 14Mission & Pastoral Committee at Kadugli House at 1.30 pm

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONWeek Beginning 17 February 2013Sun 17 FIRST OF LENTPARCEVALL HALLWarden: Beverley Seward (& Mel) and all the Staff.For the work of the Hall, the beauty of its location, the opportunities it providesfor rest, relaxation, refreshment & spiritual stimulation. Thanks for care givenby those running the Hall.Pray also for the Walsingam Trustees who own the building, maintain thebeautiful gardens and grounds and welcome visitors to them throughout theyear.Mon 18 PUDSEY St Lawrence & St Paul (Sub)V: Paul Ayers & Hazel C: Phil Arnold & SallyYouth Minister: Gareth Howles & Naomi Rd:Shirley Connell RiT: John TaylorTue 19 WROSE St. Cuthbert (Est/Sub)V: Paul WalkerRds: Stewart Knowles , Jane BennettFor the development of the new link with St James’s Bolton & emergence ofnew forms of ministry & mission across the two parishes.Wed 20 EMBER DAYFARSLEY St John the Evangelist (Urb)V: Paul Tudge & Rosie C: Phil Arnold & Sally HC: Lynne Stevenson-Tate:Rd: Shirley Walker,Give thanks for the new Family Film Club & lots of contact with young families.Pray for us as we move into 'proclamation & persuasion'.Thu 21 LAISTERDYKE St. Mary (UPA)PiC: Jane Trenholme & Nigel CW: Peter ShieldsDaycare Asst: Lynda McCartenFor common vision for future church provision & development; ecumenicalpartnerships; growth of our care & support of people in our local communities.Also, work in local schools - especially through ‘Open the Book’.Fri 22 EMBER DAYTONG (UPA/C Est/Urb/Rur)inclTong St James; Holmewood St Christopher & Tong Street St JohnPinC: Steve Davie & Cathy C: Jane Trenholme & NigelHC: Moina BernardRd: John WilsonLWs: Nadine Osuji, Andy Sykes, Diane BerrySt John’s CE Primary School (F) - Elizabeth LawleyChaplain to Knowles Court Nursing HomeFor Steve as he steers the parish into a new era and members work with otherChristian denominations on Holmewood Estate.Sat 23 EMBER DAYTHE DIRECTOR OF ORDINANDS AND ASSOCIATESFor Ann Turner and Michael BurleyFor encouragement of vocations and advice in discerning God’s way forward.For all ordinands in training whether in residential colleges or in courses andfor their families during this pressurized time

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 17 Malakal - (Sudan) Hilary Garang DengMon 18 Manchester - (York, England) Vacant; Christopher Paul EdmondsonMark DaviesTue 19 Mandalay - (Myanmar) Saw Nay LinWed 20 Manicaland - (Central Africa) Julius Tawona MakoniThu 21 Mara - (Tanzania) Hilkiah Omindo DeyaFri 22 Marathwada - (North India) Madhukar KasabSat 23 Maridi - (Sudan) Justin Badi AramaDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Diocese of Bradford:Thank God for opportunities to learn more of Christ through our brothers and sistersin Sudan. Please pray that the Lent course Jesus through other eyes may be ablessing to many in Bradford and raise our appreciation of the link with the Church inSudan.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. John’s, Waynesboro, and for their priest Alan KimWebster. Pray also for their companion parish in Woodhall. Pray for safe travelsfor all returning from Happening #6 today. On the Ember Days pray for allpostulants, and candidates for Holy Orders, especially from SWV Diocese: PrestonMitchell, Susan Peyton, Emily Lukanich, Weston Mathews, Tray Light, LeighMackintosh, Sharon Bryant, and Graham Tate. Give thanks for the discernmentand support of the Commission on Ministry.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the people of Erfurt (capital of the State of Thueringen) and for all involved in thegovernment of the City and State.MISSION PARTNERSThe Revd John Ruck and Anne returned from Java and working in Birmingham on ahome assignment. Anne’s eyesight remains a serious problem.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSTue 19Thu 21Human Resources & Safeguarding Committeeat Kadugli House at 2.00 pmDiocesan Advisory Committee at Kadugli House at 10.00 am

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 24 February 2013Sun 24 SECOND OF LENTYORKSHIRE DIOCESAN REORGANIZATIONPray for separate consideration of the formal proposals by the three DiocesanSynods of Bradford, Ripon & Leeds and Wakefield next Saturday. Forwisdom in the discussions and the decisions taken and for the follow up workby the Archbishop of York and others before the matter comes to the GeneralSynod in July.For John Tuckett working from Bishopsthorpe Palace in York facilitatingdiscussions between the Dioceses.Mon 25 THORPE EDGE St. John the Divine (Est/UPA)PiC: Stuart Darlison & PamRds: Hilda McGinty, Sue Burrows, Malcolm Hendry, Pam DarlisonFor the continuing work of Kidz Klub in Parklands Primary School & theexpansion of the 'Open the Book' team to enable further schools to beincluded; for discipling of new church membersTue 26 BRADFORD St Augustine (UPA)PiC: Dale Barton & BeverleyCommunity Outreach Priest: Dominic Mughal & AwaisHC: Ann ChallengerRd: Margaret BodleWestminster C of E (VC) School - Robert FreethContinuing work with two local primary schools & re-evaluating the connectionwith the neighbourhood. Many school children visit St Augustine’s as part oftheir RE programme. Also, for success for Awesome Kidz events.Wed 27 CALVERLEY St Wilfrid (Sub/Vill)V: Vacant C: Rosy ColdwellRdr: John CorbinCalverley CE Primary School (VC) - Judith PutsmanFor wisdom and discernment in the appointment of the next Vicar. For Unityand Vision in going forward. For Brenda Pickard and Sylvia Cooke thechurchwardens and all those in leadership roles during the interregnum.Thu 28 GREENGATES St John the Evangelist (Urb)PiC: Stuart Darlison & Pam C: Tracy Milne & AndyRd: Pam Darlison, Robert Johnson, Kath WeatherillFor the expansion of the 'Open the Book' team to enable further schools to beincluded; the development of the new invitation services to family contacts; theaging congregation struggling to meet the demands placed on it.Fri 1 DAVID OF WALESIDLE Holy Trinity (Urb)PiC: Robin Gamble & Maureen C: John Smith & SallyIdle CE Primary School (VA) - John BowersImmanuel CE Community College (VA) - Sarah Jane TillerFor development of a vision for the parish and Robin’s work advising manyparishes across the Diocese as p/t Diocesan Evangelist.Sat 2 DIOCESAN SYNODFor the meeting held in Skipton today. For Bishop Nick (President), JohnNowell and Marilyn Banister (Vice- Presidents) & Debbie Child (Secretary)

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 24 Maryland - (III, ECUSA) Eugene Sutton; Joe BurnettMon 25 Masasi - (Tanzania) Patrick MwachikoTue 26 Maseno North - (Kenya) Simon OketchMaseno South - (Kenya) Francis AbieroMaseno West - (Kenya) Joseph WasongaWed 27 Masindi-Kitara - (Uganda) Stanley NtagaliThu 28 Massachusetts - (I, ECUSA) Thomas Shaw; Gayle HarrisFri 1 Masvingo - (Central Africa) Godfrey TawonezwiSat 2 Matabeleland - (Central Africa) Cleophas LungaDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Diocese of Khartoum:Pray for the Diocese of Khartoum that Christians may witness to their faith in a toughplace. Pray that this time of Lent will help strengthen the church in wisdom andconfidence as they live in a country ruled by a clearly Islamic government.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. James’, Roanoke, and for their clergy SusanBentley and Robert Copenhaver. Pray also for their companion parish inGiggleswick.Pray for Deacons Bill Bumgarner, Kathy Chase, Carol Cross, David Dixon, ButchEanes, Jim Gilman, Melissa Hays-Smith, Ellie Scofield, Kay Waff, and JohnWilkinson.Pray for blessing on the "walkabouts" for parishioners in Abingdon (March 1) andLynchburg and Staunton (March 2) to meet the four candidates for Bishop of SWV.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the ministries of Andreas Linder and Bianka Ueback-Larisch (St Thomas).MISSION PARTNERSBianca Zammit from “Just Church” in Bradford City Centre recovering from beingshot in the leg in Gaza when part of a weekly demonstration by InternationalSolidarity Movement. Pray for full recovery and ability to walk again.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSThu 28 Board of Education at 7.00pm – venue tbaSat 2 Diocesan Synod at Skipton Building Society HQ at 9.30 am

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 3 March 2013Sun 3 THIRD OF LENTMINISTRY & MISSIONBishop’s Officer: Paul Slater; Synodical Liaison Committee Chair: Stan JenkinsFor co-ordination of the current programme and planning inSecretary: Judith MasonTraining: Steve AllenIME 4-7: Louise Taylor-KenyonReaders: Chris SheddEvangelism: Sue Hope & Robin Gamble : Stewardship: Uell Kennedy & Michael SouthworthDeaf: Bob Shrine & Rachel Wilson;Counselling for Clergy: Helen LealmanDDO: Ann Turner w Michael BurleyHealing: Andrew WilliamsChildren/Youth: Steve GrashamSpirituality: Jenny SavageRetired Clergy, Widows: Chris Hayward & David BrunoMon 4 BRADFORD St Clement (UPA)PiC: Dale Barton & BeverleyHC: Ann ChallengerR: Paul Bartle PV: Alec Bateson Anchor Project: Indi ElcockFor "Being a blessing to Barkerend". The Anchor Project building bridgesbetween parish & St Aug, working with the elderly, families & young people,building bridges between self-segregated schools in the City and onenvironmental projects in BD3. Many school children visit St Clement’s as partof their RE programme.Tue 5 SORTEDLdr: Andy Milne & TracyGive thanks for this Church established by a Bishop’s Mission Orderministering to many young people living in North Bradford. Pray especially forthe Church Army team which oversees the whole project and for people fromlocal churches who act as adult volunteers for each aspect of Sorted, Also,for its relations with local schools.Wed 6 SKIPTON DEANERY SYNODRD: Ann Turner; Lay Chair: Jill Wright; Sec: Juliet Bohun; Treas: Chris WrightThu 7 LINTON St Michael incl Hebden St PeterR: David Macha & Elaine AP: Fiona Jenkins & StanRd: Margaret HeathRtds: Charles Knowles, Charles Trevor, Donald Lowe,William Wheeldon, Keith TrudgillLWs: Suzy Rowe & Ann Votsikas (Ecumenical Youth Workers)Grassington CE Primary School (VC) – Lesley TaylorFri 8 EMBSAY (Rur) with EASTBY St Mary the Virgin (Rur)PiC: Adrian Botwright & Anna ResP: Louise Taylor-KenyonRtd: Louise SpraggettEmbsay CE Primary School - Judith HollidayFor the all those who create links with the wider community, especially for theSmiley Faces team. Also, for everyone who is helping to shape a vision forthe future.Sat 9 SIXTH BISHOP OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor Election of Bishop to be held today candidates: 1 Mark Bourlakas;2 David Cox 3 Jeanne Finan; 4 Gail Greenwell; & 5 David Rice (see opp.)

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 3 Matlosane (formerly Klerksdorp) –(Southern Africa) Stephen DisekoMon 4 Mbaise - (Owerri, Nigeria) Chamberlain Chinedu OgunedoTue 5 Mbale - (Uganda) Patrick GiduduWed 6 Mbamili - (Niger, Nigeria) Henry OkekeThu 7 Mbeere - (Kenya) Moses NthukaFri 8 Mbhashe - (Southern Africa) Elliot WilliamsSat 9 Meath & Kildare - (Dublin, Ireland) Richard Lionel ClarkeDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Diocese of Port Sudan:Pray that peace will return so that it will be possible to hold the election in 2013 forthe next Bishop of Port Sudan – an election which the Archbishop postponed lastyear. Pray for Bishop Abdu, the assistant Bishop of Kassala who is leading theDiocese at the moment.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the Episcopal candidates: Mark Bourlakas; David Cox; Jeanne Finan; GailGreenwell and Rice. Pray for the candidates "walkabout" on Sunday in Salem asparishioners meet the candidates. Ask God’s blessing on the Electing Council,meeting this Saturday to elect our sixth Bishop. for enlightenment of anddiscernment by our Clergy and Lay Delegates.We ask safe travels to and a productive meeting at the House of Bishops at Kanuga.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the ministries of Ottfried Pappe (Alach, Bindersleben-Gottstedt, Zimmensupraand the five villages of the Frienstadt Group) and Ricklef Muennich (Marbach andSalomonsbornn).BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSSun 3Confirmation at Otley 6.00 pm1 2 3 4 5

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 10 March 2013Sun 10 MOTHERING SUNDAY (Fourth of Lent)MOTHERS’ UNIONWorldwide President: Lynne TembeyProvincial President: Lynne Tembey Diocesan President: Jean BaileyThanks for its coverage in many differing cultures as it endeavours to:• promote and support married life• encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children• maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer,worship and service• promote conditions in society favourable to stable family lifeand protection of children• help those whose family life has met with adversityMon 11 BOLTON ABBEY St Mary with St Cuthbert (Rur)R: Vacant HC: John Bennett & RitaRtd: James Turnbull & Karin; Christopher Armstrong & Meriel.For development of music ministry amongst young people, for the LiquidWorship leaders, for improving junior religious literacy & partnership with localschools, & for work with those preparing for Christian marriage, baptism &confirmation.Tue 12 BURNSALL St Wilfrid w RYLSTONE St Peterincl Appletreewick St John the Baptist (Rur)PiC: David Macha & ElaineRP & Chaplain to Upper Wharfedale Cluster: Fiona Jenkins & StanRtds: Charles Knowles, Charles Trevor, Donald Lowe,William Wheeldon, Keith TrudgillLW: Suzy Rowe and Jason Mains (Ecumenical Youth Workers)Burnsall (VA) Primary School - Helen JamesonCracoe & Rylstone CE Primary School – Andrea WalkerWed 13 BARNOLDSWICK Holy Trinity w BRACEWELL St Michael ( Town/Rur)incl St Mary-le-GillV: VacantBarnoldswick CE School (VC) - Melanie DarcyFor the churchwardens and others caring for the parishes during theinterregnumThu 14 BROUGHTON All Saints', MARTON-IN-CRAVEN St Peter& THORNTON-IN-CRAVEN St Mary (Rur)R: Nicholas Turner PD: Ann Turner Rd (PTO): Denys SmithAnn is also Rural Dean & DDO.Fri 15 EARBY All Saints' & KELBROOK St Mary the Virgin (Ctry Tn / Rur)V: Hugh Fielden Rtd: Brian PearmainFor the St Mary’s plan for growth and the work of All Saints’ officers with theCommunity Payback Team.Sat 16 CHURCH MUSICIANSFor all church choirs, organists and other musicians as they use their gifts tolead people in the worship of Almighty God.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 10 Medak - (South India) Thalari Samuel Kanaka PrasadMon 11 Melbourne - (Victoria, Australia) Philip Leslie FreierMelbourne - Eastern Region Barbara DarlingMelbourne - Northern & Western Philip HugginsMelbourne - Southern Region Paul WhiteTue 12 Meru - (Kenya) Charles MwendwaWed 13 Michigan - (V, ECUSA) Wendell GibbsMilwaukee - (V, ECUSA) Steven MillerThu 14 Minna - (Lokoja, Nigeria) Daniel Abu YisaFri 15 Minnesota - (VI, ECUSA) Brian PriorSat 16 Missionary District of Oeste-Brasil –(Brazil) José Araújo AndradeDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Diocese of Wad Medani:Pray for Bishop Saman Farjalla . The new Diocese now has an office and internetlinks. Please pray for the ministry amongst the IDPs present in Wad Medani whohave fled the insecurity in the Blue Nile State. Thank God the Kadugli Appeal fundsare still getting through and making a difference.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAPray for safe travels for those journeying this Friday to the Youth Ministry Retreat atPhoebe Needles. Give thanks for the ministry of all parish secretaries andadministrators. Pray for all diocesan officers, staff, and volunteers who worktirelessly to forward the work of SWV Diocese.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the ministry of Tilman Cremer (Kaufmann).MISSION PARTNERSJane and Prem Gurung – Prem continues to work in textiles and supporting socialactivities with asylum seekers in the RISA project in Leeds. Jane does children’sphysiotherapy in Bradford and is setting up a trust in the UK to support the CBRSproject in Nepal for disabled children and their families.Pray for Christine in secondary education & Sophie.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSMon 11Finance Committee at Kadugli House at 7.00 pm

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 17 March 2013Sun 17 PASSION SUNDAY (Firth of Lent) PATRICK OF IRELANDBISHOP’S COUNCILFor Bishop Nick (the Council’s Chair); Sharron Arnold (DBF Chair);Debbie Child (Secretary) and Peter Foskett (Registrar) and for the membersas they take important decisions and recommend future policy to DiocesanSynod and have a governance role as Directors of the DBF.For the guidance of the Holy Spirit on all that is carried out in the Council’sname.Mon 18 ECUMENISMFor our ecumenical partners at diocesan, district and parish level; for closerworking together when that is most appropriate, for embryo LEPs.Pray for Peter Mott (Diocesan Ecumenical Officer).Tue 19 JOSEPH OF NAZARETHSKIPTON Christ Church w CARLETON St Mary the Virgin (CtyTown)V: David Williams & Gaynor C: Mary WinterRtd: John Gore (Christ Church), John Long (Carleton)Christ Church CE Primary School (VC) - Simone BennettCarleton Endowed School (VA) - Dougie SpeightDavid is chaplain to the ATC and RAFAFor the development of the Christ Church building as an asset to thecommunity, particularly as an arts venue, and for people from the widercommunity to work with the Church.Wed 20 SKIPTON Holy Trinity with DRAUGHTON (Ctry Town)R: Adrian Botwright & Anna C: Mary WinterRds: David Smith, Lesley HigsonParish Church School (VC) - Ellen WoodthorpeAdrian is chaplain at Skipton Police StationFor HT’s witness from its prominent position amongst the shops and market.Thu 21 ARCHBISHOP JUSTIN WELBYFor the Holy Spirit to strengthen and empower him in the huge task that hetakes on as Archbishop of Canterbury, for his enthronement today and forCaroline and their family as they move yet again to a new home.Fri 22 THE ASSISTANT BISHOPSFor Colin Buchanan (and Di) and David Hope and their work around theDiocese and support of Bishop Nick.Give thanks for Martyn Jarrett’s work as PEV over the years & pray for him &Betty in their retirement in Worksop and for Glyn Webster the new PEV.Sat 23 UPPER WHARFEDALE BENEFICE:KETTLEWELL ARNCLIFFE & HUBBERHOLMEincl Kettlewell St Mary; Conistone St Mary; Arncliffe St Oswaldand Hubberholme St Michael & All AngelsV: Peter Yorkstone Rds: Pauline Thompson, Patsy Campbell, Gill JowettFor increasing co-operation & mutual support for the three parishes and for thefurther development of ministry to visitors.For the nationwide work of Scargill House and its Community members.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 17 Mississippi - (IV, ECUSA) Duncan GrayMon 18 Missouri - (V, ECUSA) Wayne SmithWest Missouri - (VII, ECUSA) Martin FieldTue 19 Mityana - (Uganda) Stephen KaziimbaWed 20 Mombasa - (Kenya) Julius Katio Kalu; Lawrence DenaThu 21 Monmouth - (Wales) Dominic WalkerFri 22 Montana - (VI, ECUSA) Charles Franklin BrookhartSat 23 Montreal - (Canada) Barry Bryan ClarkeDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Diocese of Kadugli:Pray for Bishop Andudu as he continues to work with the Diocese of Kadugli and forhis visits to the rebel controlled part of the Diocese from his base in Juba, SouthernSudan.Thank God for Bishop Ismail who has visited the town of Kadugli which is in theGovernment-controlled part of the Diocese. Pray for peace for this part of Sudan.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. Peter’s-in-the-Mountains, Callaway, and for theirpriest John H. Heck, and for the people and mission of Peace in the Valley,Nellysford, and their priest Marian Windel.Pray for the Executive Board, meeting on Saturday. Give thanks for the ministry inSWV Diocese of all retired clergy, their spouses and survivors, and for the work ofthe Robert Copenhaver, their chaplain.Give thanks also for the ministries of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg and ofthe Trustees of the Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Homes.ERFURT, GERMANYFor all in Germany wrestling with the issues arising from the present financialsituation across Europe.MISSION PARTNERSAlison Fletcher – soon to leave Kiwoko Hospital Physiotherapy Department,Uganda. Pray for those who will carry on the work there after Alison’s departure.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSThu 21Diocesan Advisory Committee at Kadugli House at 10.00 am

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 24 March 2013Sun 24 PALM SUNDAYTHE ARCHDEACON OF BRADFORDDavid Lee & Janet and their sons.For David’s care of clergy and their families and his planning for mission andpastoral care in the parishes of his Archdeaconry.For Sylvia Johnson his PA.Mon 25 OTLEY DEANERY SYNODRD: Cayte Norman Lay Chair: Marilyn BanisterSecr: Dorothy Tinkler Treasurer: Colin AlexanderYouth & Children's Networkers: Anne Cayton & Mandy Thorlby.For all Open the Book teams and network events.Tue 26 ADDINGHAM St PeterR: Vacant C: David AustinHC: Barbara Clarke, Paul Summers & ChristinaRd: Anne Hodgson, Gwyn VollansFor those involved during the interregnum and the Holy Spirit to guide thePatron and others involved in interviews next month for the appointment of anew Rector.For the Children/Young Peoples work and those providing it.Wed 27 GUISELEY St Oswald, ESHOLT St Paul (Sub/Rur/Tour)R: Graham Atherton HC: Isobel RathboneRds: Graham Siswick, Despina Hadjioannou Rtd: Desmond KendrickSt Oswald’s (VA) Junior School: Fiona WoodallHawksworth (VA) Primary School – Anne O’ConnorThu 28 RAWDON St Peter (Sub)V: Cayte Norman Rds: Angela Birkin, Carol DeardenRawdon St Peter’s Primary School (VC) - Caroline Sibson.Cayte is Rural Dean of Otley.For continuing development of work with schools, children & families. Also, forbuilding up of church community for ministry & mission & ministry of healingFri 29 GOOD FRIDAYOTLEY All Saints' (Mkt Town)V: Graham Buttanshaw & Janet Rtd: Tony KeddieHC: John Parkin Rd: Fran DaleAll Saints CE Primary School (VC) - Ian Thompson-SmithFor the developing Christian community, re-ordering of the church building, forthe united 10 o/c Sunday service, for the outworking of a vision to have"A place for everyone, with Christ at the centre".Sat 30 EASTER EVEMENSTON with WOODHEAD St John the Divine (Sub/Vill)V: Ruth Yeoman Rd (PTO): Ted Day, Rd (trg): Dawn JenkinsRtd: Brian Wood & ValRuth is a member of General Synod.Pray for building up of the Body of Christ within the local churches.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 24 Jerusalem – (Jerusalem & Middle East) Suheil DawaniMon 25 Moosonee - (Ontario, Canada) Thomas CorstonTue 26 Moray, Ross & Caithness - (Scotland) Mark StrangeWed 27 Morogoro - (Tanzania) Godfrey SehabaThu 28 Mount Kenya Central - (Kenya) Isaac Nganga;Allen WaithakaFr 29 Mount Kenya South - (Kenya) Timothy Ranji;Charles MuturiSat 30 Mount Kenya West - (Kenya) KagundaDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Diocese of El Obeid :Pray for Bishop Ismail as he encourages the church to witness to and serve Christ ina huge Diocese and cares for IDPs who have fled to El Obeid. May this Holy Weekbe a time of deepening of faith. Thank God for the regular news updates sent byBishop Ismail of how the Kadugli Appeal funds are helping displaced people.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of Grace, Massies Mill, and Trinity, Arrington. Pray alsofor Grace’s companion parish in Leathley. Give thanks for the ministries of ourdiocesan Disciplinary Board, Executive Board, and Standing Committee. Givethanks also for the ministry of the Small Church Work Committee.ERFURT, GERMANYFor all the churches and Christian people of the Reformed Churches in Germany,but especially the Erfurt area.MISSION PARTNERSAlison Fletcher – soon to leave Kiwoko Hospital Physiotherapy Department,Uganda. Pray for those who will carry on the work there after Alison’s departure.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSThu 28 Blessing of Oils & Clergy Renewal of Vows at 11.00 am – venue tbaAudit Meeting at Kadugli House at 4.00 pmSat 30 Confirmation at Cathedral at 8.00 pm

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 31 March 2013Sun 31 EASTER DAYRisen Lord Jesusas Mary Magdalen met you in the garden on the morning of your resurrection,so may we meet you today and every day:speak to us as you spoke to her; reveal yourself as the living Lord;renew our hope and kindle our joy; and send us to share the good news with others.Mon 1 YEADON St John (Urb/Sub)PiC: Richard Walker & AndreaRds: Julia Chantrell, Alison Lockwood, Jennifer Stanton, Carolyn WarnesRds (PTO): Robert Bashforth, Gill Wilkinson, Barbara WilliamsFor Alpha Courses & the development of the healing ministry.Tue 2 ILKLEY All Saints (Ctry Town/Rur)V: Patrick Bateman & Alison C: Richard Parkinson & SarahHC: Patricia Reid; Dick Watson & Margaret Dir CM: Jemma BashamRtds: Pat Dearnley & Dot, Pat Ryley, Graham Smith & Jill,Rd: Brian Harris Rds (PTO): Barbara Tyas, Peter StewartYouth worker is Lawrence BashamAll Saints CE Primary School HT: Michele RobinsonFor Patrick’s ministry in Ilkley. For All Saints’ vision of growth throughministries of Welcome, Worship and Witness. For joint mission to Ilkleyworking with St Margaret’s & St John’s.Wed 3 BEN RHYDDING St John the EvangelistV: Peter Willox & Keely C: Jan CopseyRd: Sylvia WalkerRtd: Roger Fry & Jean, Peter Hulett & MaryPray for a coming together of St John’s with All Saints’ & St Margaret’s tominister to the whole community of IlkleyThu 4 ILKLEY St MargaretPiC: Philip Gray & SueRtds: Ron Barrett, Bernard Gribbin, Godfrey Higgins,George Darvill, Tony KiddRd: Catherine Gibson Rd (PTO): Nadine WhartonFor joint mission to Ilkley with All Saints’ & St John’s.Fri 5 WASHBURN & MID-WHARFE United Benefice (Rur):Incl Weston All Saints’ w Denton St Helen, Leathley St Oswald, Farnley AllSaints’, Fewston St Michael & St Lawrence w Blubberhouses St AndrewR: Graham Shield & Julie HC: Camilla Campling-Denton & ChrisAsstC: Stephen Kaye & Sharon Rtd: Michael Cleverley & CatrionaRd: Peter Wiggins Rd (PTO): Harry Walker, John CharmanFarnley CE School - Annette CattersonFor Graham as he begins his ministry in the Benefice and for a growingtogether as a united benefice.Sat 6 DIOCESAN FINANCE COMMITTEEChair: Sharron Arnold; Secretary: Debbie Child; Accountant: Shaun Birch.Give thanks for the advice available from professional bodies and for theSpirit’s guidance in managing Church finances during these challengingeconomic times.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 31Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!Mon 1 Mount Kilimanjaro - (Tanzania) Stanley Elilekia HotayMpwapwa - (Tanzania)Jacob Erasto ChimeledyaTue 2 Mpumalanga - (Southern Africa) Daniel KgomosothoWed 3 Mthatha (formerly St John's) –(Southern Africa) Sitembele MzamaneThu 4 Muhabura - (Uganda) Cranmer MugishaMukono - (Uganda)William SsebaggalaFri 5 Multan - (Pakistan) Leu PaulSat 6 Mumbai (formerly Bombay) –(North India) Prakash PatoleDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANPraise God for the Church in SudanPray that Easter will be a time of encouragement and rejoicing and that Christ mayequip his Church in Sudan to serve others in his name and witness to him inappropriate ways. May Christians be recognized as full citizens of the country whoare working for the prosperity of the nation.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of Christ, Marion, and for their priest Emily Edmondson.Pray also for St. Paul’s, Saltville, and for their priest Christopher Mason."He is risen! He is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice!" Give thanks this glorious day forthe Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give thanks for all who serve Him aroundthe world.ERFURT, GERMANYFor all who serve as Lectors (worship leaders) and Lay Preachers and all who takepart as church musicians and in the youth and children’s work.MISSION PARTNERSKatherine and Ian de Villiers working for World Vision.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 7 April 2013Sun 7 SECOND OF EASTERTHE ARCHDEACON OF CRAVENPaul Slater & Beverley, and their sons.For Paul’ s care of clergy and their families and his planning for mission andpastoral care in his parishes, also for his oversight of all diocesan training.For Judy Mason his PA.Mon 8 ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYBURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE St Mary the Blessed Virgin (Sub/Rur)V: Michael Burley & Liz C: Paul Wheelhouse & KarenRd: Ros Wilkinson Rd (trg): Lizzie ReynoldsRtds: Malcolm Emmel & Pat, Chris Hayward & Ann,Barry Overend & Sue, Alan Brown. YW: Andy PaxtonBurley & Woodhead CE Primary School (VC) - Julie SpeightMichael is Associate DDOFor the new “Tea and Toast @ Ten” congregation and the work of St Mary’sParish Centre.Tue 9 SOUTH CRAVEN DEANERY SYNODRD: Susan GriffithsLay Chair: Chris WilcockSec: Sheila Lea Treas: Tony CullingworthWed 10 OAKWORTH Christ Church with Newsholme St John (Rur/Sub)V: John Rogers & Anita HC: Bryony PartridgeFor WoT (Worship on Thursday) an after school service for children & carers;for Fish Club which is a Christian Union for Years 3 & 4 primary children.Thu 11 HARDEN St SaviourWILSDEN St MatthewTR des: Bob Evans & Suzanne TV des: Suzy McCarter & BrendanPD: Liz Moy Rtd: Mavis Nevill Rds: David Marsh, Chris WilcockRd (PTO): Gordon NevilleFor creation of a Hewenden Team Ministry of Cullingworth, Denholme andseparate parishes pf Harden and Wilsden under Bob’s leadership as TeamRector & Suzy McCarter as Team Vicar. For the growing work involvingnewcomers.Fri 12 CULLINGWORTH St John the Evan (Vill)TR des: Bob Evans & Suzanne TV des: Suzy McCarter & BrendanPD: Liz Moy Rd: Malcolm Halliday PWA: Debbie ChildFor creation of a Hewenden Team Ministry involving also Denholme, Harden &Wilsden and under Bob’s leadership as Team Rector & Suzy as Team Vicar.For the outreach to the whole community of all ages, including families andyoung people, and for contact with the local schools Primary & Secondary.Sat 13 DENHOLME SHARED CHURCHTR des: Bob Evans & Suzanne TV des. Suzy McCarter & BrendanPD: Liz Moy Rds: David Marsh, Chris Wilcock,For the creation of a Hewenden Team Ministry with the parishes of Harden &Wilsden & Cullingworth under Bob’s leadership as Team Rector and SuzyMcCarter as Team Vicar and priest for the village..

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 7 Mumias - (Kenya) Beneah SalalahMon 8 Mundri - (Sudan) Bismark Monday AvokayaTue 9 Muyinga - (Burundi) Eraste BigirimanaWed 10 Mytikyina - (Myanmar) David Than LwinThu 11 Nagpur - (North India) Paul DupareFri 12 Nairobi - (Kenya) Joel Waweru MwangiSat 13 Nakuru - (Kenya) Stephen Njihia MwangiDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANShokai Bible Training Institute (SBTI):Pray for the students at SBTI who will be leaders of the church in Sudan in the nearfuture. Please pray for the principal, Rev Musa Elgadi who has served the collegefor many years as he and others make plans for the future of the college. May Godgrant to the SBTI students spiritual formation as well as academic success. ThankGod that we in Bradford are able to help with prayer and an annual grant.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of Good Shepherd, Galax, and for their priest HelenBeasley.Pray for safe travels to and from and God’s blessing on all who participate thisFriday and Saturday in Mass on the Mountain at Eagle Rock. May the strains of itsBluegrass Mass rise from the beautiful mountains to the halls of heaven. Givethanks for Aimee Bostwick, our energetic Diocesan Youth Coordinator, and for theYouth Ministry Team.ERFURT, GERMANYFor Jasmin Mueller, leader of youth work in the Erfurt Deanery.MISSION PARTNERSBridget Lane – working for Central Africa Mission in a very difficult and troubledsituation in the Congo.andAndrew Steele - undertaking a training role in radio work with ICMC in Keighley.

Sun 14DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 14 April 2013THIRD OF EASTERDIOCESAN LINKSChurch in the World dept’s oversight of this work & the specific sub-groups:Co-ordinators:Northern Sudan - David Lee;Erfurt: Charles EllisSouthwestern Virginia - Jill Wright;Give thanks for the commitment of our Christian brothers and sisters in theareas with which the Diocese and parishes have links and for the inspirationand commitment they exhibit and pray that we can learn from this. Pray toofor our approach to “Green issues” that we may never forget the needs of thepoorer under-resourced countries such as Sudan.Mon 15 STEETON with EASTBURN St Stephen (Ru/Ind/Com/Vill) T/CPinC: Jenny Savage and EdC: Diane Weaver & LesTue 16 CROSS ROADS-CUM-LEES St James (Vill)PiC: Peter Mayo-Smith & Eileen C: Julie Roberts & GeoffHC: Peter Wilson & DianeRd: Peter Handley Rd (PTO): Gladys Stephenson,For guidance on the spiritual direction that St James’ Church will be takinggoing forward.Wed 17 HAWORTH St Michael & All Angels (incl Stanbury St Gabriel)R: Peter Mayo-Smith & Eileen C: Julie Roberts & GeoffHC: Peter Wilson & DianePray for the teams looking at the spiritual direction of the church and how tomaintain the church buildings. For success for the Restoration Fund appealfor St Michael’s Church.Thu 18 OXENHOPE St Mary the Virgin (Vill)PiC: Peter Mayo-Smith & Eileen Res P: Nigel Wright & JoC: Julie Roberts & GeoffRds: Fiona Bolam-Peel, Richard Berry Rd (PTO): Gladys StephensonOxenhope CE Primary School (VA) – Daniel BurnsFor the ministry team and the Worth Valley Cluster.Fri 19 MORTON St Luke (Rur) & RIDDLESDEN St Mary the Virgin (Sub)PiC: Mike Cansdale & Elspeth Rd: Ruth CoppingRtd (Morton): Tony CullingworthSt Mary’s CE Primary School (VA) - Eileen JacksonEast Morton CE (VC) Primary School – Louise DaleFor work in the community, amongst children & youth & family services.Sat 20 UTLEY St Mark (Sub)V: Derek Walmsley & Carolyn C: Debbi TurleyHC: John Ineson & Yvonne; John Long & DorothyRtd: Ron Davis & Dorothy, Michael Savage & Daphne, Keith Knight & Mary,Paul Corrie & Linda, Malcolm Neale & Christine, David Cooke & Sybil,Bob Wilkinson & Sue, Fred Burningham & SueRds: Sheila Robinson, Andrew Steele, Margaret Anthony,Rd (PTO): Michael Parkinson, Daphne Savage, Mary KnightVarious courses promoted & the parish’s work with the community & others.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 14 Nambale - (Kenya) Josiah WereMon 15 Namibia - (Southern Africa) Nathaniel Nakwatumbah;Petrus HilukiluahTue 16 Namirembe - (Uganda) Wilberforce LuwaliraWed 17 Nandyal - (South India) LawrenceThu 18 Nasik - (North India) Pradip KambleFri 19 Nassau & The Bahamas –(West Indies)Laish BoydSat 20 Natal - (Southern Africa) Rubin PhillipNatal - North West Episcopal Area Tsietse Edward SeleoaneNatal - South Episcopal AreaHummingfield NdwandweDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Kadugli Appeal:Thank God for the generous support for the Kadugli Appeal as we have now raisedwell over £100,000 for relief in Sudan. Thank God that unlike other agencies, thesefunds are getting through to the Church and are being used to make a difference toall in need – Christian and Muslim. Thank God that Sudanese people are testifyingthat the church’s care has made them consider again the love of God shown inJesus Christ – an unintended and happy consequence.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. Luke’s, Hot Springs, and for their priest R. DavidCox.Pray for the Convocation (Deanery) Deans: Chris Mason (Abingdon); TomCrittenden (Augusta); Catharine Montgomery (Lynchburg); Phyllis Spiegel (NewRiver); and John Heck (Roanoke) and for safe travel for all participants in theAugusta Convocation in Staunton.Give thanks for organists and other instrumentalists, for choirs, and for all who"make a joyful noise to the Lord" in SWV churches and schools.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the Administrator of the Erfurt Kirchenkreis, Ulkrike Lehmann.MISSION PARTNERSYouth with a Mission (YWAM) team membersAll representatives in Bradford Diocese of mission agencies for their representativework.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSWed 17Synodical Agenda Group at Kadugli House at 4.00 pm

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 21 April 2013Sun 21 FOURTH OF EASTERDIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATIONDirector: Clive Sedgewick and his officer colleagues.All the Elected Members.Support to Church Schools; its work with LEAs in strategic decisions abouteducation and for collaborative working with the Ripon & Leeds Board. For allchildren as they prepare for examinations and many apply for university orcollege places or future employment.Mon 22 SILSDEN St James (Ctry Town) (South Craven Deanery)V: David Griffiths AP: Susan GriffithsHC: Patricia Smith & Bob Rd (PTO): Brian TurnerSusan is also Rural Dean of South CravenFor a new era for St James’s congregation under David & Susan’s leadership& for the work of the Ministry Development Team.Tue 23 GEORGE, MARTYR, OF ENGLANDCONONLEY w BRADLEY (Cononley St John the EvangelistUnited Church LEP with Methodists] Bradley St Mary (Rur/Comm) )V: John Peet & Mary Rd: Kevin WoodJohn is also an authorised Methodist Minister on the Circuit.For the continued growing together of St Mary's & Bradley Methodists,Wed 24 KEIGHLEY All Saints (UPA/Urb/Ru)PiC: Jonathan Pritchard & AnnaSSM: Malcolm FoyRd: Anthea FoyRtd: Peter Hutchinson & Lynne, Bruce Grainger & RosemaryJonathan is Vice-Chair of Bradford District Faiths' Forum.For All Saints’ distinctive Christian presence in an increasingly Muslim majorityarea; & for The Community Garden Project as an expression of its mission.Thu 25 MARK THE EVANGELISTKEIGHLEY SHARED CHURCH (St Andrew) (Ang/Meth LEP) (UPA)PiC: Peter MottHC: Elizabeth CaissieMM: John Hudson & Gail Rd (PTO): Anne MottKeighley St Andrew CE Primary & Nursery School (VA) - Salema McEwanPeter is, amongst other things, Central Area Missioner (part time) & Secretaryof "On the Move - North" (offering free burgers & hot dogs with worship groupin public places). Pray also for a wider use of the building for mission.Fri 26 INGROW w HAINWORTH St John the Evangelist (Urb/Coun Est/UPA)V: Clive Kirke Rd:Rachel Kirke Rd (trg): Rod TicknerFor ministry to the parish and to visitors.Sat 27 KILDWICK St Andrew (Ru/Vill)V: Robin Figg & ElizabethRtd: Edward Gee & Marjorie, Peter Bannister & Lesley, Di Halliday & MalcolmRd (PTO): Michael Baumber,Kildwick CE Primary School (VC) – Debbie CookseyPray for the continuing mission and ministry of the church in the localcommunity.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 21 National Indigenous Bishop –(Ontario, Canada) Mark Lawrence MacDonaldMon 22 Navajoland Area Miss. - (VIII, ECUSA) David BaileyTue 23 Ndokwa - (Bendel, Nigeria) David ObiosaWed 24 Nebbi - (Uganda) Alphonse Watho-kudiThu 25 Nebraska - (VI, ECUSA) Scott BarkerFri 26 Nelson - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Victor Richard EllenaSat 27 Nevada - (VIII, ECUSA) Dan EdwardsDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANCelebration of 30 years of the Sudan-Bradford Link:Thank God for 30 years of the link and all that we have given and received throughour friendship with our Sudanese brothers and sisters. Please pray for thecelebrations on 8th September 2013 in the Cathedral with Bishop Ezekiel joining us.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. John’s, Roanoke, and for their clergy ErinHensley, “Sandy” Webb, and Mary Mackin and for St. John’s companion link withBradford Cathedral. Pray for safe travel for all those attending the RoanokeConvocation.Give thanks for the Fresh Start programme serving clergy who are in new positionsin SWV Diocese.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the free SAdvice Centre (run in conjunction with Caritas) and administered byAnette Gille.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSMon 22 Property Committee at Kadugli House at 3.00 pmAssets Advisory Committee at Kadugli House at 5.00 pmFinance Committee at Kadugli House at 7.00 pmThu 25 Mission & Pastoral Committee at Kadugli House at 1.30pmSat 27 Diocesan Day at Bradford Grammar School - am & pm

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 28 April 2013Sun 28 FIFTH OF EASTERHOSPITALSFor the major Hospitals within the Diocese especially Bradford Royal Infirmaryand Airedale General, for NHS Trusts & Anglican Chaplains - at Airedale (P/T)David Griffiths & Jenny Smith and for Alan Brown as Bishop’s Adviser forhospital work.Mon 29 SUTTON-IN-CRAVEN St Thomas with COWLING Holy Trinity& LOTHERSDALE Christ ChurchV: Michael Cowgill & Ann P with General Licence: Barbara WilkinsonHC: Tim CalowRtd: Gill Hall, Richard Price, Roger SmithRds: Douglas Hall, David Henderson, Linda HendersonRd (PTO): Brian AspeySutton-in-Craven CE School (VC): Tim PhillipsMichael is Chaplain to Crosshills Police Station.Sutton: outreach & work with young familiesCowling: shared outreach and ministry with Cowling Methodist ChurchLothersdale: Christian input into community and village events.Tue 30 THWAITES BROW St Barnabas (Sub)PiC: Jonathan Pritchard & Anna Rd (PTO): Billy ClaytonFor mission as a Catholic, Evangelical & Middle-ground Anglican community;Also, for Busy Bees, parent & toddlers & work with Long Lee Primary School.Wed 1 PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLESCATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST PETER BRADFORD- ITS MISSION TO PARISH, CITY & DIOCESEActing Dean: Andrew Williams; Residentiary Canon: Sam CorleyRd: Jon HowardEducation & Visitors Officer: Gillian DavisPray for the staffing changes that flow from David Ison’s move to London.Thu 2 AIREDALE DEANERY SYNODRD: Gary HodgsonLay Chair: Mike MossSecy: Alison HaighTreasurer: Andrew CarterFri 3 BINGLEY HOLY TRINITY with Gilstead St Wilfridand with pastoral responsibility for Crossflatts St Aidan) (Sub/UPA)V: Andrew Clarke & Vicky C: Gary Hodgson & HelenRtd: Alison Froggatt, Marion BamfordRd: Elizabeth EvansRd (PTO): Keith MarshallTrinity & All Saints’ CE School (VA) - Jane GlendinningFor guidance with plans for the School & Church plant at Holy Trinity.Sat 4 TOLLER LANE St Chad (UPA)V: Ralph Crowe & JoyceChaplaincies: Lynfield Mount, Bradford NHS Trust, RAFA & RNA, Royal BritishLegion (Women’s Section)Pray for all parishes under the care of the three Provincial Episcopal Visitors &give thanks for the two in Bradford and for their involvement in diocesan life.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYERSun 28 New Busa - (Kwara, Nigeria) Israel AmooMon 29 New Guinea Islands –(Papua New Guinea)Allan MigiTue 30 New Hampshire - (I, ECUSA) Robert HirschfeldWed 1 New Jersey - (II, ECUSA) George CouncellThu 2 New Westminster –(British Colombia & the Yukon, Canada)Michael Colin InghamFri 3 New York - (II, ECUSA) Mark Sisk; Andrew DietscheWestern New York - (II, ECUSA) William FranklinSat 4 Newark - (II, ECUSA) Mark BeckwithDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANPriests from Southern Sudan:Pray for the discussions in UK about helping priests in Southern Sudan travel towork with the church in Sudan to help fill the vacuum in leadership after so manypastors had to leave and go to Southern Sudan. (Bradford is playing a part bycommitting £5,000 a year for 3 years to the project – to be put alongside funds fromother partners.)DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. Thomas’, Christiansburg, and for their priestPhyllis Spiegel. Pray also for all attending the New River Convocation.Pray for all those participating in the Spring Youth Event for 5th-8th graders nextweekend at Phoebe Needles. Give thanks for the ministry of all parish anddiocesan youth workers, teachers, and nursery helpers.Ask for special blessing on all involved with "Safeguarding God's Children" as theDiocese strives to keep its children safe in all church-related activities.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the Domestic Violence Advice Centre, helping all suffering from forms ofviolence and stalking etc. This is run by Birgit Loewe and Ellen van der Hoof.MISSION PARTNERSAndrew Morgan with TEAR Fund – responsible for French speaking African workand visits North Africa in connection with this.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSThu 2Diocesan Advisory Committee at Kadugli House at 10.00 am

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 5 May 2013Sun 5 SIXTH OF EASTERCARE OF CHURCH BUILDINGSChancellor John Walford as he considers applications for faculties and forDAC Secretary: Sylvia JohnsonPray for the statutory decisions and informal advice given to parishes onmatters concerning church buildings and re-ordering for mission and worship.Mon 6 ROGATION DAYMANNINGHAM St Paul (UPA)PiC: Alastair Helm & Kate"Sharakat" (Communion) Project and drop in cafe (Fridays) - giving thanks forthe new worker (Elizabeth Fewkes) and for those volunteering at the drop incaf. Praying for God's wisdom as they continue to serve and connect with thecommunity in Manningham.Tue 7 ROGATION DAYGIRLINGTON St Philip (UPA)PiC: Fiona Robertson Rds: Alistair Bavington, Sharon BavingtonPray for God's wisdom and equipping for ministry and mission in Girlingtonand that God would provide more workers. Pray for the English classes(giving thanks for the women's classes and a recently started men's class), for'Opening Scripture' (a new initiative with local madrissa), for those who havebeen given Jesus DVDs and for follow up, for the just10 material being usedand for contacts with children and their families.Wed 8 ROGATION DAYBINGLEY All Saints with St Aidan CrossflattsPiC: Beverley MasonNSM:Barry MillerRd: Jonathan Lees, Shirley FirthELDWICK CHURCH LEPLEM: Helen Hodgson & Gary NSM: Alan BrownPray for development of opportunities for Fresh Expressions serving Eldwick &Gilstead. Pray for growing relationships with other churches in the areas ofoutreach.Thu 9 ASCENSION DAYFAIRWEATHER GREEN St Saviour (Urb/Council Est)PiC: Vacant HC: Gloria Hardisty Rtd: Richard Bailey & JeanPray for monthly Free Lunch & work with local school Crossley Hall Primary.Fri 10 THORNTON St James (Sub/Urb/Vill/Rur)PiC: Vacant HC: Gloria Hardisty Rtd: Cliff RouseRd: Mavis Rouse Rd (PTO): John MawdesleySt James’ CE Primary School (VC) - Joyce CoylePray for the development of mission & evangelism within the village ofThornton.Sat 11 ALLERTON St Peter & St Francis (Sub/Vill)V: George Williams & BeatricePray for the development of closer links with Fairweather Green and for thegrowth of St Francis Church as well as mission in the parish.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 5 Newcastle - (York, England) Martin Wharton; Frank WhiteMon 6 Newcastle - (New South Wales, Australia)Brian Farran; Peter StuartTue 7 Ngbo - (Enugu, Nigeria) Christian EbisikeWed 8 Niagara - (Ontario, Canada) Michael Allan BirdThu 9 Niassa - (Southern Africa) Mark van KoeveringFri 10 Nicaragua - (Central America) Sturdie DownsSat 11 Niger Delta North –(Niger Delta, Nigeria) Ignatius KatteyNiger Delta WestEmmanuel Oko-JajaNiger Delta, TheRalph EbirienDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANThe Ministry of Schools:Thank God for the church schools in Sudan where education is offered to all. Pleasepray for governors and teachers and particularly for those searching for waysthrough the financial crisis hitting schools, where school fees do not cover the costsof running the schools.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of St. Thomas’, Abingdon, and for their priest HilaryCamblos. Pray also for members of the Transition Committee as they tend to themyriad arrangements that must be made for the consecration of the Sixth Bishop ofSWV in July.Pray for safe travels for all attending the Abingdon Convocation and for thosereturning from the Spring Youth Event.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the “Café of the Heart” providing morning meals for those in poor circumstances– an all year facility managed by Rene Holstein-Wessel.MISSION PARTNERSSally & Peter Bartlett. Peter is now Bishop of Paraguay and they are coping withadapting to a different culture and climate as they form relationships with a widerange of people with diverse needs.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSThu 9Confirmation at Woodhall 7.00 pm

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 12 May 2013Sun 12 SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION (Seventh after Easter)DIOCESAN OFFICEThanks for Kadugli House, for the meeting & training facilities there.Pray for Debbie Child our Diocesan Secretary who has overall responsibilityfor delivery of the human resource work and the strategic programme for theDiocese while also leading the Administrative Team, comprising: JonathanSmith (Senior Administrator); David Meadows (Property); Shaun Birch &Patricia Flanagan (Finance) and the other full & part-time support staff: JillDall, David Wilkinson, Ann Kettlewell, Liz Moy and Suzanne Evans. Prayespecially for them at this uncertain time arising from the W Yorks Review.Mon 13 COTTINGLEY St Michael & All Angels (Estate)V: Gary Hodgson & Helen C: Tim LewisRtd: Bill Holliday & Pat; Jackie WatermanPray for work of Cottingley Cornerstone Centre and for the development ofmission on the Estate, especially amongst young families and young people.Tue 14 MATTHIAS THE APOSTLEGRACESPACEPioneer Minister: Colin Blake & Katy and this Fresh Expression initiative.Pray for the work of this project working out of bases in Saltaire and Shipley.Wed 15 HEATON St Barnabas (Urb)PiC: Clare MacLaren & Lyndon Sheppard HC: Mary FisherRtd: Christopher Hollis, Cathy MilfordHeaton St Barnabas CE Primary School (VA) - Gill EvansPray for increasing togetherness with St Martin’s within the cluster leadership.Thu 16 HEATON St Martin (Sub/UPA/Coun Est)PiC: Clare MacLaren & Lyndon Sheppard HC: Mary FisherRtds: Calvin Ward & Marjorie WardPray for growing links with St Barnabas & for a growing together of the clusterparish in mission.Fri 17 SHIPLEY St Peter (Urb/Sub)V: John Rainer & Julie Rtd: Bob Hunter, Joe Batt, Ron JacksonRds: Dave Atkin, Jackie Randall , David Mallard Rd (PTO): Geoff CarterIntern: Andrew BeverleyFor the continued growth of work amongst families and young people, formission parish’s mission partners throughout the world, and that St Peter’scurrent mission initiatives will impact upon many people in the town.Sat 18 SHIPLEY St Paul (Sub/UPA)PiC: Sue HopeHC: Helen Lealman & GeoffC: Sarah Saddique Gill Rtd: Colin Judd & BarbaraRd: Chris CloughShipley CE Primary School (VA) - Phil TravisWycliffe CE Primary School (VC) – Jo NewmanSue is half-time Diocesan Evangelism AdvisorPray for the deepening of our common life at St Paul's & for continued freshthinking about our engagement in mission & evangelism.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 12 Niger West - (Niger, Nigeria) Anthony NkwokaMon 13 Nike - (Enugu, Nigeria) Evans Jonathan IbeaghaTue 14 Nnewi - (Niger, Nigeria) Godwin Izundu Nmezinwa OkpalaWed 15 Nord Kivu - (Congo) Muhindo Isesomo; Enoch KayeeyeThu 16 North Ankole - (Uganda) John MuhanguziSouth Ankole - (Uganda) Nathan AhimbisibweFri 17 North Carolina - (IV, ECUSA) Michael Curry; William GreggSouth Carolina - (IV, ECUSA) Mark LawrenceSat 18 North Central Philippines –(Philippines) Joel Atiwag PachaoDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANSudan-Bradford Link:Pray for the group which runs our link with the church in Sudan. As we recall thatChrist came into the world to introduce a ‘new creation’ where there is neither Jewnor Greek, thank God for our links with the Church in Sudan – with our brothers andsisters in Christ. Pray for the Diocese of Bradford – that we may ‘raise our game’ aswe learn of what God is doing in SudanDIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIASunday is Mother's Day in USA - give thanks for the patient, caring, and lovingwomen who taught us to love, honor, and obey in preparation for knowing and lovingFather, Son, and Holy Spirit. Remember with thanksgiving the Martyrs of Sudan,the clergy and lay who "lived and died for the Lord they loved and knew."Pray also for all refugees who have been resettled in SWV, especially the activeministry for the Sudanese population at St. James’, Roanoke.Remember and give thanks for the ministry of the Marc Nikkel School in Jonglei,South Sudan. Pray for the United Thank Offering ingathering, its mission andministry.ERFURT, GERMANYFor St Michael’s Church, which is both the University Church and a music centrewith a programme of events managed by Gertraud Hecker.BRADFORD DIOCESAN & OTHER INTERCESSIONSSun 12Tue 14Thu 16Confirmation at Giggleswick for parish & school 11.00 amHUMAN Resources & Safeguarding Committeeat Kadugli House at 2.00 pmBoard of Education Standing Committee at Windsor House at 1.00 pmBishop’s Council at Kadugli House 7.00 pm

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 19 May 2013Sun 19 DAY OF PENTECOSTAlmighty and eternal God,your Spirit guides the Churchand makes it holy.Hear our prayersfor every member of the Body of Christeverywhere in the world.By the power of your Spirithelp them to do your workwith faithfulness and devotion.We pray that the Church may be one in Christ,and conscious of their oneness in youand speak the word of healing to this troubled world.We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.Mon 20 WINDHILL Christ Church Anglican Methodist LEP (UPA/Est)MM: Sarah Jemison & John DavisWindhill CE Primary School (VC) – Mrs Gill BurgessFor the congregation as major re-development is on hold. For strengtheningof links with school, community centres and nearby churches.Tue 21 FRIZINGHALL ST MARGARET St Margaret (Sub/UPA)VacantPray for the next stage in the parish’s development.Wed 22 BAILDON St John the Evangelist incl. St Hugh & St James (Urb)V: John Nowell HC: Caroline Skelton & MichaelHC: Uell Kennedy & Jeanie Rtd: Brenda Lofthouse, Max Wigley & JudithBaildon CE Primary School (VA) - Michael CurtinJohn is Vice President of Diocesan Synod & Chair of the House of Clergy.Thu 23 BOWLAND DEANERY SYNODRD: Roger Wood Lay Chair: Paul GibbonSec: VacantAsst Sec: John BrocklehurstFor changes to the Deanery Plan being implemented over the coming months.Fri 24 HURST GREEN St John the Evangelist & MITTON All HallowsV: Gill Mack & Gerald; C: Ann Jepson & DavidC; John Brocklehurst & Jane Rd: Gerald MackRtd: Geoff Dearden & AnneFor the growing Fresh Expression healing ministry based at All Hallows.Sat 25 BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND St Peter & St Paulw GRINDLETON St Ambrose (Rur)R: Roger Wood & CarolC: Gill Mack & Gerald, John Brocklehurst & JaneRd: Gerald Mack, PA: Denise Wild Families’ Worker: VacantBolton by Bowland CE School (VA) - Maureen StansfieldGrindleton CE Primary School (VA) - Maureen StansfieldFor work amongst the two schools & families’ work

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 19 North Dakota - (VI, ECUSA) Michael SmithSouth Dakota - (VI, ECUSA) John TarrantMon 20 North East India - (North India) Purely LyngdohTue 21 North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba –(West Indies) Leroy BrooksWed 22 North Karamoja - (Uganda) James NasakThu 23 North Kerala - (South India) Kadakkal Pothen KuruvilaFri 24 North Kigezi - (Uganda) Patrick TugumeNorth Mbale - (Uganda) Daniel GimaduSat 25 North Queensland –(Queensland, Australia) William RayAssistant Bishop of North Queensland –(Queensland, Australia) James LeftwichAssistant Bishop of North Queensland (Torres Islander) –(Queensland, Australia) Saibo MaboDIOCESES OF SUDANRenewal of the Holy Spirit :Pray for the (whole) Church of Sudan that at this time of Pentecost – that God mayrefresh and bless the Church throughout Sudan.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAFor the people and mission of Grace Memorial, Lynchburg, and for their priestCatharine Montgomery and their companion parishes Harden and Wilsden.Pray for all postulants and candidates for Holy Orders, especially from SWV:Preston Mitchell, Susan Peyton, Emily Lukanich, Weston Mathews, Tray Light, LeighMackintosh, Sharon Bryant, and Graham Tate. Give thanks for the discernmentand support of the Commission on Ministry.Pray for all attending the Lynchburg Convocation.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the Meissen Commission overseeing the cooperation between the Church ofEngland and the EKD with Bishop Nick as CofE Co Chairman and ProfessorFriedrich Weber, Bishop of Braunschweig as German Co-Chair.MISSION PARTNERSElizabeth Newport – back in England at moment following death of her father and isacting as communications coordinator for Wycliffe Translators’ Office in London andstudying for MA in management.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD - Parishes & StaffWeek Beginning 26 May 2013Sun 26 TRINITY SUNDAYCHURCH IN THE WORLDBishop’s Officer: Vacant Chair: Ian FletcherInterfaith Adviser: Philip LewisGive thanks for Philip’s networking with many partners and organisationsbeyond the Church (including those of other faiths), ensuring that Christianperspective is offered on the needs and problems of society.Mon 27 GISBURN St Mary the Virgin (Rur)PiC: Tony Humphries & JennyTue 28 GARGRAVE St Andrew w CONISTON COLD St Peter (Rur)PiC: Vacant LEMs: Pat Cockshott & Janet TurnerFamilies & Youth Development Worker: VacantGargrave CE Primary School (VC) - Sarah PeelThose careing for interregnum.For initiatives, & plans for reordering St Andrew’s building & keeping St Peter’sChurch open for the community & tourists. Also, for outreach into thecommunities.Wed 29 WADDINGTON St Helen including West Bradford St Catherine,PiC: John Brocklehurst & JaneRd: Campbell BarkerThu 30 CORPUS CHRISTI (Day of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion)SETTLE Holy Ascension (Ctry town)PiC: Hilary YoungRtd: John Bearpark & DorothySettle CE Primary School (VC) - Richard WrightFor Hilary who also has responsibility for Giggleswick etc and acts as SchoolsMinistry Enabler for Bowland Deanery. Also, for work with the Primary Schoolvia “Open the Book” and monthly services in church led by the children.Fri 31 VISITATION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TO ELIZABETHGIGGLESWICK St Alkelda &RATHMELL with WIGGLESWORTH Holy TrinityPiC: Hilary YoungRd (PTO): Dan Bavington, Kathleen KinderArmy Chaplain: William Lister & Joanne Rtd: Neil Kendra & DeniseGiggleswick School Chaplain: John Bavington & JeanieRathmell CE Primary School (VA): Christine BoxallFor Hilary who also has responsibility for Settle and lives there & acts asSchools Ministry Enabler for Bowland Deanery.Sat 1 CHRISTIAN CENTRES FOR TRAINING & RELAXATIONFor places such as Parcevall Hall, Iona, Scargill House & Lee Abbey, and forChristian camps which endeavour to bring people to faith and to grow thereinand for guidance with preparations for exchange visits of young people fromour link dioceses.

DIOCESES IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNIONLink Dioceses & Other IntercessionsANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER;Sun 26 North West Australia - (Western Australia, Australia)David MulreadyMon 27 Northern Argentina - (Sth Cone) Nicholas James Quested DraysonTue 28 Northern California - (VIII, ECUSA) Barry BeisnerWed 29 Northern Indiana - (V, ECUSA) Edward LittleThu 30 Northern Izon - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) Fred NyanaboFri 31 Northern Luzon - (Philippines) Renato Mag-Gay AbibicoSat 1 Northern Malawi - (Central Africa) Fanuel Emmanuel MaganganiDIOCESES OF NORTHERN SUDANGovernment of Sudan:Pray for the government and economy of the country where due to political‘positioning’ the oil revenues have been greatly reduced and the Sudanese pound islosing value month by month.DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIAAs USA commemorates Memorial Day on Monday, pray for the souls of all men andwomen who laid down their lives in military service for the United States. Humblyand gratefully acknowledge their ultimate sacrifice. Pray and give thanks for all whoserve for Allied Forces in many parts of the world today.We pray for all who gather on Saturday afternoon at Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista,for the first of Bishop Neff Powell’s retirement celebrations around the Diocese.ERFURT, GERMANYFor the members of Bradford Diocesan Erfurt Link Committee with Charles Ellis astheir Chair and for Gabrielle Burbank as his equivalent in Erfurt.MISSION PARTNERSFor the various local representatives from mission agencies and charitable agencieswho speak and educate Bradford Diocese and its parishes concerning needs andresources.

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We pray for the Centre in the Diocesan Intercession Diary on 4 February 2013

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