May 2008
Week of Sunday, May 4, 2008
The 7th Sunday of Easter: The Sunday After the Ascension
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA
Pray for the people and mission of St. Peter’s, Callaway, for their priest, the Rev. John Heck; and for the people and mission of Peace in the Valley, Nellysford, and their priest, the Rev. Marian Windel. Pray also for God’s blessing on the work of those participating in the Roanoke Convocation’s meeting this afternoon. Give thanks for the mission and ministry of the United Thank Offering.
DIOCESE OF BRADFORD
Pray for Malcolm Halliday, Debbie Child, Peter Capel-Cure, David Meadows, Linda Inkster, Dave Rowan, Liz Moy, Lynda Corrie, Paula Wood, Shaun Birch, and Margaret Kraemer, and give thanks for all the work done for the Diocese at Kadugli House.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN
Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Maridi and the Rt. Rev. Justin Badi Arama. Pray also for health and sanitation throughout Sudan, for all medical aid, clinics, and all healthcare workers.
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates
Sunday 04 May 2008
A hymn of glory let us sing
New songs throughout the world shall ring
Christ, by a road before untrod
Ascendeth to the throne of God.
Alleluia
Monday 05 May 2008
Chelmsford – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. John Gladwin
Chelmsford – Barking – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. David Hawkins
Chelmsford – Bradwell – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Laurence Alexander Green
Chelmsford – Colchester – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Christopher Heudebourck Morgan
Tuesday 06 May 2008
Chennai (formerly Madras) – (South India) The Rt. Rev. V. Devasahayam
Wednesday 07 May 2008
Chester – (York, England) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Robert Forster
Chester – Birkenhead – (York, England) The Rt. Rev. Keith Sinclair
Chester – Stockport – (York, England) Vacant
Thursday 08 May 2008
Chicago – (Province V, USA) The Rt. Rev. William Dailey Persell
Assisting Bishop of Chicago – (Province V, USA) The Rt. Rev. Victor Alfonso Scantlebury
Friday 09 May 2008
Chichester – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. John William Hind
Chichester – Horsham – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Lindsay Urwin
Chichester – Lewes – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Wallace Parke Benn
Saturday 10 May 2008
Chile – (South America) The Rt. Rev. Hector Zavala
Suffragan Bishop of Chile – (South America) The Rt. Rev. Abelino Manuel Apeleo
Week of Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA
Give thanks for the witness of the Martyrs of Sudan, whose feast day is Friday. Pray for the people and mission of the churches of Nelson Parish (Trinity, Arrington, and Grace, Massies Mill), for their priest, the Rev. Judy Parrish, and for Grace’s link parish, St. Oswald’s, Leathley. Pray also for all who are called to ordained ministry, especially our seminarians, postulants, and candidates for holy orders: David Dixon, Emily Fisher Edmondson, Jan Fuller, Victor Hailey, Joe Mitchell, and Ben Shelton. Give thanks for the work of the Commission on Ministry.
DIOCESE OF BRADFORD
During Christian Aid Week, pray for a powerful sense of hope amongst givers and collectors, that every effort and every act of generosity is worthwhile in the fight against poverty and hunger.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN
Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Kadugli and the Rt. Rev. Andudu Adam Elnail. Pray also for peace and reconciliation among all Sudanese tribes and the work for peace among all who carry arms.
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates
Sunday 11 May 2008
Pray for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & the Middle East, the Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis, President Bishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East, & Bishop with North Africa & the Horn of Africa.
Egypt – (Middle East) The Rt. Rev. Andrew Proud
Monday 12 May 2008
Chotanagpur – (North India) Vacant (The Rt. Rev. P. S. P. Raju is the Moderator’s Episcopal Commissary)
Tuesday 13 May 2008
Christ the King – (South Africa) The Rt. Rev. Peter John Lee
Wednesday 14 May 2008
Christchurch – (New Zealand) The Rt. Rev. Dr. David John Coles
Thursday 15 May 2008
Chubu – (Japan) The Rt. Rev. Francis Toshiaki Mori
Friday 16 May 2008
Clogher – (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt. Rev. Michael Geoffrey St. Aubyn Jackson
Saturday 17 May 2008
Coimbatore – (South India) The Rt. Rev. Masilamani Dorai
Week of Sunday, May 18, 2008
The First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA
Pray for the people and mission of St. Thomas, Abingdon, and for their clergy, the Revs. Craig Wylie and Ellie Scofield. Pray also for God’s blessing on the work of those participating in the Abingdon Convocation’s meeting this afternoon. Give thanks for the services provided to the diocese through the Bishop Marmion Resource Center and the Education Consortium.
DIOCESE OF BRADFORD
Pray for all hospital chaplains, readers, lay assistants, and volunteer visitors in the spiritual care of patients and staff. Pray for all faith visitors and volunteers.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN
Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Lainya and the Rt. Rev. Peter Amidi. Pray also for all church property issues.
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates
Sunday 18 May 2008
Pray for the Anglican Church of Kenya, the Most. Rev. Benjamin M. P. Nzimbi, Archbishop of Kenya and Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese.
Monday 19 May 2008
Colombia – (Province IX, USA) The Rt. Rev. Francisco Jose Duque-Gomez
Tuesday 20 May 2008
Colombo – (Ceylon) The Rt. Rev. Duleep de Chickera
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Colorado – (Province VI, USA) The Rt. Rev. Robert O’Neill
Thursday 22 May 2008
Connecticut – (Province I, USA) The Rt. Rev. Andrew Donnan Smith
Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut – (Province I, USA) The Rt. Rev. James Elliot Curry
Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut – (Province I, USA) The Rt. Rev. Wilfredo Ramos-Orench
Friday 23 May 2008
Connor – (Armagh, Ireland) The Rev. Canon Alan Francis Abernethy
Saturday 24 May 2008
Cork, Cloyne, and Ross – (Dublin, Ireland) The Rt. Rev. William Paul Colton
Week of Sunday, May 25, 2008
The Second Sunday After Pentecost
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA
Pray for the people and mission of St. Paul’s, Martinsville. Pray also for all diocesan ministries that contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. On this Memorial Day weekend, remember with thanksgiving all those who have served and who are serving in our nation’s military.
DIOCESE OF BRADFORD
Pray for all who work with children, for Sunday Schools and After School Clubs. Pray for parishes with nurture programs for Communion before Confirmation. Pray for those responsible for implementing the child protection policy.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN
Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Yei and the Rt. Rev. Hilary Luate. Pray also for the governance of the areas with special status under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Nuba Mountains, Southern Blue Nile, and Abyei.
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates
Sunday 25 May 2008
Pray for The Anglican Church of Korea, the Most Rev. Francis Kyung Jo Park, Presiding Bishop of The Anglican Church of Korea and Bishop of Seoul.
Monday 26 May 2008
The Most Rev. Rowan Douglas Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
Canterbury – Dover (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Stephen Squires Venner
Canterbury – Ebbsfleet (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Andrew Burnham
Canterbury – Maidstone (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Graham Alan Cray
Canterbury – Richborough (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Keith Newton
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Costa Rica – (Central America) The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Coventry – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Colin James Bennetts
Coventry – Warwick (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. John Ronald Angus Stroyan
Thursday 29 May 2008
Cueibet – (Sudan) The Rt. Rev. Reuben Maciir Makoi
Friday 30 May 2008
Cuernavaca – (Mexico) The Rt. Rev. Ramiro Delgado Vera
Saturday 31 May 2008
Curitiba – (Brazil) The Rt. Rev. Naudal Alves Gomes