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November Prayer Diary

Diocese of Sodor and Man- Prayer Diary November 2020

Sun 1st

ALL SAINTS’ DAY

The Cathedral

Dean: Nigel Godfrey

Campaign Manager: Val Garrett

Chapter and Clerk

Pray for the Church of the Province of West

Africa

The Most Revd Dr Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart – Primate & Metropolitan, Church of the Province of West Africa

Please pray for the celebrations around the 40th Anniversary of the parish church of St German’s, Peel becoming the Cathedral of Sodor and Man.

Mon 2nd

ALL SOULS’ DAY

SUMT

Team Leader: Ruth Walker

Schools Workers: Sue Yardy, Natalie Heaton, Hannah Grove, Linda Wildman

Gap Year Students: Lexi Brockbank, Ben Haskell

Rochester (England)

The Rt Revd James Langstaff

Mercy Ministries are having a Training day on the Island on 14 November.  Please pray as our team, amongst others learn how to be more effective at helping those in need.

Tues 3rd

RICHARD HOOKER; ANGLICAN APOLOGIST, TEACHER, 1600

Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey

Clergy: Vacant

Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney

Delhi (North India) The Rt Revd Warris K. Masih

God of vision, inspire us to open our eyes to fresh vision, and bless us we pray, with faith to know your presence and transform our lives.

Wed 4th

The Parish of the West Coast

Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ruth Walker, Colin Fleetney, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery, Margaret Burrow, Brian Kelly

Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins, Graham McAll, Robert Quayle.

Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Stephen Hamer

Rokon (South Sudan) The Rt Revd Francis Loyo Mori

Please pray for the Farmers Market that meets in St John’s hall, praying for all local food producers.

Thu 5th

Western Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey

The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel.

Rorya (Tanzania) The Rt Revd John Adiema

Please pray for the Western Partnership as it finalises its strategic development plan.

Fri 6th

WILLIAM TEMPLE; ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, 1944

Lonan and Laxey

Clergy: Jo Dudley

Europe (England) The Rt Revd Robert Innes

Pray for all who are separated from loved ones for whatever reason.

Sat 7th

WILLIBRORD OF YORK; BISHOP, APOSTLE OF FRISIA, 739

Care for the Family

Traci Lowden-Stoole

Rumbek (South Sudan) The Most Revd Alapayo Manyang Kuctiel

Please pray for Care for the Family who are partnering with Messy Church on 12 November and running a workshop to help Messy Church teams equip parents in nurturing faith at home.

Sun 8th

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Onchan

Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara (Interim)

Readers: Carole Bairstow

Pray for the Church in the Province of the West Indies

The Most Revd Howard Gregory – Primate and Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Please pray for the Training Oversight Group as it encourages and develops vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, Reader Ministry and may other vocations.

Mon 9th

MARGERY KEMPE; MYSTIC, 1440

Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey

Clergy: Vacant

Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus)

The Free State (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Dintoe Letloenyane

Tues 10th

LEO THE GREAT; POPE, TEACHER, 461

Northern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Vacant

Clergy: David Greenwood, Malcolm Convery, Brian Evans-Smith

The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff.

Rumonge (Burundi) The Rt Revd Pedaculi Birakengana

Please pray for the Northern Mission Partnership and for all those offering ministry during the time of Interregnum.

Wed 11th

MARTIN; BISHOP OF TOURS, 397

Jurby BMO

Clergy: William Mackay

Rupert’s Land (Canada) The Rt Revd Geoffrey J Woodcroft

Please pray for the Jurby Mission Initiative Steering Group, as we make further plans for outreach into the Jurby Community.

Thur 12th

JOSAPHAT; BISHOP AND MARTYR, 1623

King William’s College

Chaplain: Erica Scott

Principal: Joss Buchanan

Rutana (Burundi) The Rt Revd Pontien Ribakare

Please pray for the staff and students at the college and for Erica in her ministry as chaplain.

Fri 13th

CHARLES SIMEON; PRIEST, EVANGELICAL DIVINE, 1836

Southern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Joe Heaton

The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen, Santon

Ruwenzori (Uganda) The Rt Revd Reuben Kisembo

Please pray for Synod as it meets to make important decisions about the future of the diocese

Sat 14th

Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin

Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron

Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley

Sabah (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Melter Jiki Tais (Primate)

During this season of light and remembrance we thank God for all who have led us to faith and who continue to walk with us on our spiritual journey, here on earth or with the saints in glory.

Sun 15th

2 BEFORE ADVENT

St Ninian (Douglas)

Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford, Les Lawrinson

Readers: Maria Coldwell, Judy Cannan

Pray for the Church of Ceylon (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)

The Rt Revd Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey – Bishop of Colombo

We pray for those who in the beginning of Winter are seeking peace, comfort and healing from physical and mental health issues that are holding them back from fullness of life. We pray also for those who care, support and nurture these people for strength, compassion and understanding as they bring solace to them during the months ahead.

Mon 16th

MARGARET, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND; PHILANTHROPIST, REFORMER, 1093

St Thomas (Douglas)

Clergy: Philip Frear

Sabongidda-Ora (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Augustine E Ohilebo

Tues 17th

HUGH; BISHOP OF LINCOLN, 1200

Parish of the Northern Plain

Clergy: Iaen Skidmore

Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole

Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Raphael Hess

17th Stars – yr3/4 curriculum day held this time at Mountain View, pray that the students who come along will benefit from the day.

Wed 18th

ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY; PHILANTHROPIST, 1231

The Diocese

Bishop: Peter Eagles

Bishop’s Chaplain: The Revd Dr Michael Brydon

Secretaries: Lorna Cook, Andrew Swithinbank, Michelle Barwood

Registrar, Treasurer and Diocesan Officers.

Salisbury (England) The Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam

Please pray for our CMD meeting tomorrow night and for Revd Irene Cowell, as CMD officer.

Thur 19th

HILDA; ABBESS OF WHITBY, 680

St Matthew (Douglas)

Clergy: Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth

Sambalpur (North India) The Rt Revd Pinuel Dip

Please pray for John Riley as Churchwarden and the PCC members.

Fri 20th

EDMUND; KING OF THE EAST ANGLES, MARTYR, 870

Eastern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Andie Brown

The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and councillors of Douglas

Durham (England) The Rt Revd Paul Butler

Pray that we can all work together to increase God’s Kingdom

Sat 21st

Arbory and Castletown

Clergy: Irene Cowell, Jon Barwood, Colin Barry, Sue Watterson

Readers: Hilary Flynn

San Joaquin (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd David Rice

Sun 22nd

CHRIST THE KING

Rushen

Clergy: Joe Heaton, Liz Hull, John Gulland, Roger Harper,

Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, Wendy Heaton

Pray for the Church of Bermuda (Extra-

Provincial to the Archbishop of

Canterbury)

The Rt Revd Nicholas Dill – Bishop of Bermuda

Mon 23rd

CLEMENT; POPE, MARTYR, 100

Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10

The Cat with no Tail.

Clergy- John Guilford

Santiago (Chile) The Rt Revd Hector (Tito) Zavala

Lord, teach us to trust you even when the world is changing all around us

Tues 24th

Braddan

Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie

Sao Paulo (Brazil) The Rt Revd Francisco Cezar Fernandes

Please pray for our children’s work in this half term that everyone will have God’s message for Christmas.

Wed 25th

CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA; MARTYR, 4TH CENTURY

Mothers Union

President: Gail Eagles

Chaplain: Revd Ruth K Walker

Secretary: Mary Hobdell

Sapele (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Dr Blessing Erifeta

Please pray for opportunities for sharing God’s love with families needing support

Thur 26th

Chaplains on the Island

Noble’s Hospital: Philip Frear; Prison and Ramsey Hospital: Brian Evans-Smith; Tynwald: Andie Brown; KWC: Erica Scott; FE College: Daniel Richards; Police: Jo Dudley; Deaf Community: Jeanette Hamer; Rural Community: Irene Cowell

Saskatchewan (Canada) The Rt Revd Michael William Hawkins

Please pray for the chaplains on the Island and their ministry to the community.

Fri 27th

Tynwald

Chief Minister: Howard Quayle

President: Stephen Rodan

Speaker: Juan Waterson

Lieutenant Governor: Sir Richard Gozney

Saskatoon (Canada) The Rt Revd Christopher Harper

Please pray for the Hon. Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Home Affairs.

Sat 28th

Malew and Santan

Clergy:, Mark Radcliffe, Bill Martin, Peter Upton-Jones

Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell

Sebei (Uganda) The Rt Revd Paul Kiptoo Masaba

Sun 29th

ADVENT 1

St George and All Saints (Douglas)

Clergy: Andie Brown, Alex Brown

Readers: Charles Flynn

Pray for the Lusitanian Church (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)

The Rt Revd Jorge Pina Cabral – Bishop of the Lusitanian Church

Pray for our children’s ministry and outreach and for Alex Brown’s Pioneer Ministry as his curacy with us has now ended.

Mon 30th

ANDREW THE APOSTLE

CAIM

Sekondi (West Africa) The Rt Revd Alexander Asmah

Please pray for the other denominations on our Island; for their ministers and congregations and for mutual flourishing.