Diocese of Sodor and Man- Prayer Diary March 2021
| Mon 1st
DAVID; BISHOP, PATRON OF WALES, c.601
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The Cathedral
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Dean: Nigel Godfrey
Campaign Manager: Val Garrett
Chapter and Clerk. |
The Diocese of Armidale – The
Anglican Church of Australia
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Pray for the Mother Church of our Diocese as she seeks to serve its Island people. |
| Tues 2nd
CHAD; BISHOP, MISSIONARY, 672
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The Parish of the West Coast
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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 |
The Diocese of Arochukwu / Ohafia
– The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
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Pray for wisdom & guidance as we discern the cost of discipleship – moving towards Holy Week. |
| Wed 3rd
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Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey
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Clergy: Vacant
Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney |
The Diocese of Aru – Province de
L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
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Pilgrim God, from the blessings of today, to the possibilities of tomorrow may we, we pray, hold firm & take heart for in you, companion & stronghold, we are not alone. |
| Thurs 4th | Western Mission Partnership | Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey
The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel. |
The Missionary Diocese of
Asaba – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
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Pray for missional enthusiasm & guidance across all congregations in the WMP. |
| Fri 5th | Rushen | Clergy: Joe Heaton, Liz Hull, John Gulland, Roger Harper
Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, Wendy Heaton |
The Diocese of Asante-Mampong
– The Church of the Province of West Africa
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Please pray for the young people in our churches, our Messy church families & those in the wider community particularly the newly established play school in our church hall. |
| Sat 6th | Lonan and Laxey | Clergy: Jo Dudley | The Diocese of Saint Asaph –
The Church in Wales
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Pray that as the hours of daylight increase our hearts are filled with the light of the love of the Lord.
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| Sun 7th
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT
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St Matthew (Douglas)
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Clergy: Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth | Province de L’Eglise Anglicane
Du Congo
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Please pray for our churchwardens & the members of our PCC. |
| Mon 8th
EDWARD KING; BISHOP, 1910
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Mothers Union | President: Gail Eagles
Chaplain: Ruth K Walker
Secretary: Mary Hobdell |
As we see the celebration of Mothers’ Day, we pray God’s comfort & strength for those for whom the day is a painful reminder of loss.
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| Tues 9th
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Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey | Clergy: Vacant
Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus) |
SUMT – Please pray for the children & staff who come along to the Stars year 3/4 event in Peel today.
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| Wed 10th
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Southern Mission Partnership
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Team Leader: Joe Heaton
The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen, Santon |
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| Thurs 11th | Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory
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The Rt Revd Michael Burrows | Please pray for our twin diocese in the Church of Ireland, for Bishop Michael & all his clergy, ministers and people. | |
| Fri 12th
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Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin
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Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron
Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley |
Throughout this Church season may we, your people Lord God, find rest, peace & joy in drawing closer to you during our Lenten journey.
May the sorrows & anxieties of our current time be transformed by your power & presence. |
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| Sat 13th
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SUMT
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Team Leader: Ruth Walker
Schools Workers: Sue Yardy, Hannah Grove, Linda Wildman
Gap Year Students: Lexi Brockbank |
Please pray for the community at the Pulrose Easter craft session as we explain some more of the Christian faith.
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| Sun 14th
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
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Onchan
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Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara (Interim)
Readers: Carole Bairstow |
Pray for the Wardens & PCC in the year ahead.
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| Mon 15th | St Ninian (Douglas) | Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford, Les Lawrinson | As we continue through the season of Lent we pray that we may be filled afresh with the Holy Spirit, that our eyes & hearts be opened that we might see clearly God’s vision for St Ninian’s in the year ahead.
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| Tues 16th | The Lambeth Conference
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Please pray for preparations for the Lambeth Conference, to take place in summer 2022. | ||
| Wed 17th
PATRICK; BISHOP, MISSIONARY, c.460
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Parish of the Northern Plain
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Clergy: Iaen Skidmore
Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole |
Pray for those volunteers without whom our churches would not be places of welcome & refreshment. | |
| Thurs 18th
CYRIL; BISHOP, TEACHER OF THE FAITH, 386
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Northern Mission Partnership | Team Leader: Vacant
Clergy: David Greenwood, Malcolm Convery, Brian Evans-Smith
The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff. |
Please pray for all the clergy and ministers who are helping to support our parishes currently. | |
| Fri 19TH
JOSEPH OF NAZARETH |
Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10
The Cat with no Tail. |
Clergy- John Guilford | Dear Lord, As we head into Spring, let us feel the urgency to ‘spring into life’ in spreading your love to everyone. Amen. | |
| Sat 20th
CUTHBERT; BISHOP, MISSIONARY, 687
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Chaplains on the Island
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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 | Please pray for all the chaplains who provide ministry across the Island. | |
| Sun 21st
5TH SUNDAY OF LENT
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Eastern Mission Partnership
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Team Leader: Andie Brown
The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and councillors of Douglas |
Please pray for St George’s stewardship renewal campaign this Lent, that it may be fruitful. | |
| Mon 22nd
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St Thomas’
(Douglas)
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Clergy: Philip Frear | Please pray for our Lent study series Caring for Creation. | |
| Tues 23rd | King William’s College | Principal: Joss Buchanan
Chaplain: Erica Scott |
Please pray for Erica & her ministry to the staff and pupils. | |
| Wed 24th
OSCAR ROMERO; ARCHBISHOP, MARTYR, 1980
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Braddan
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Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie
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Please pray for our Vicar, churchwardens, staff & PCC as they work together to further the work of the Church in these times. | |
| Thurs 25th
ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY |
The Diocese
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Bishop: Peter Eagles
Bishop’s Chaplain: Michael Brydon
Secretaries: Lorna Cook, Andrew Swithinbank, Michelle Barwood Registrar, Treasurer & Diocesan Officers. |
Please pray for The Revd Dr Michael Brydon as he begins work in his new role in the Diocese | |
| Fri 26th
HARRIET MONSELL; FOUNDER OF THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, 1883
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Jurby BMO | Clergy: William Mackay | ||
| Sat 27th
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Tynwald | Chief Minister: Howard Quayle
President: Stephen Rodan Speaker: Juan Waterson Lieutenant Governor: Sir Richard Gozney |
Please pray for the Chief Minister, Hon Howard Quayle MHK.
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| Sun 28th
PALM SUNDAY
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Arbory and Castletown
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Clergy: Irene Cowell, Jon Barwood, Colin Barry, Sue Watterson
Reader: Hilary Flynn |
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| Mon 29th
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK
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Prisoners
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Chaplain to the Prison: Brian Evans-Smith | Pray for all those held in prison overseas away from their family & those held without trial.
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| Tues 30th
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
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Isle of Man Police Constabulary | Chaplain to the Constabulary: Jo Dudley | Please pray for police officers on the Island that the difficult & challenging work they do will be blessed and strengthened by God. | |
| Wed 31st
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
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Key Workers | Please pray for all of our Key Workers throughout the Island who put themselves at risk to serve us. |
