Prayer Diary January 2021

Fri 1st

THE NAMING AND CIRCUMCISION OF JESUS

The Cathedral

Dean: Nigel Godfrey

Campaign Manager: Val Garrett

Chapter and Clerk.

Lagos (Nigeria) The Right Revd Humphery Olumakaiye

As we reflect on the past year with our Annual Reports, we pray that we may learn afresh the things that are important in our lives, sharing Good News.

Sat 2nd

BASIL THE GREAT AND GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS; BISHOPS AND TEACHERS, 379 AND 389

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

Lahore (Pakistan) The Right Revd Irfan Jamil

Pray for St James, Dalby and its Coffee and Newspaper gathering on Sunday mornings.

Sun 3rd

CHRISTMAS 2

Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey

Clergy: Vacant

Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney

South eastern Mexico (Mexico) The Right Revd Benito Juarez-Martinez

We pray that we be blessed with eyes open to the wonder of the daily miracles around us and experience the peace that passes all understanding.

Mon 4th

Western Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey

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

Lake Malawi (Central Africa) The Right Revd Francis Kaulanda

Tues 5th

Rushen

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

Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, Wendy Heaton

The Most Revd Philip Richardson – Bishop of Taranaki and Primate

Wed 6th

THE EPIPHANY

Lonan and Laxey

Clergy: Jo Dudley

Lake Rukwa (Tanzania) The Right Revd Mathayo Kasagara

That 2021 will be a year of hope and good health and as the family of God in this place we can work together to further His Kingdom.

Thur 7th

RAYMUND OF PENYAFORT; PRIEST, SPIRITUAL WRITER, 1275

St Matthew (Douglas)

Clergy: Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth

Lango (Uganda) The Right Revd Alfred Olwa

Please pray for our serving team and for all they do to assist and enhance our worship.

Fri 8th

Mothers Union

President: Gail Eagles

Chaplain: The Revd Ruth K Walker

Secretary: Mary Hobdell

Langtang (Nigeria) The Right Revd Stanley Fube

Please pray for children who are unsettled in their school or home life.

Sat 9th

Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey

Clergy: Vacant

Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus)

Lebombo (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Carlos Simao Matsinhe

Pray for wisdom as we seek to look (and move) forward at a time of uncertainty.

Sun 10th

THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST

Southern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Joe Heaton
The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen, Santon

Leeds (England) The Right Revd Nicholas Baines

Pray for churches observing Plough Sunday (The first Sunday of Epiphany) asking for blessing on all who labour on the land and at sea.

Mon 11th

Leicester (England) The Right Revd Martyn James Snow

Children settling back into school after the Christmas holidays which will have been unusual.

Tues 12th

AELRED OF HEXHAM; ABBOT OF RIEVAULX, 1167

Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin

Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron

Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley

the Most Revd Philip Leslie Freier – Archbishop of Melbourne & Primate of Australia

Lord God fill us with hope and courage for the coming year, give us thankful hearts for all this is good and perseverance for any challenges that lie ahead.

Wed 13th

HILARY; BISHOP OF POITIERS, TEACHER, 367

SUMT

Team Leader: Ruth Walker

Schools Workers: Sue Yardy, Hannah Grove, Linda Wildman

Gap Year Students: Lexi Brockbank

Southwark (England) The Right Revd Christopher Chessun

YouMatter – new year 8 curriculum day, being run for the first time today. Please pray that the students who take part see that they matter, and how they can influence others by being themselves.

Thur 14th

EIVIND BERGGRAV; LUTHERAN BISHOP, LED RESISTANCE OF NAZISM, 1959

Onchan

Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara (Interim)

Readers: Carole Bairstow

Southwell & Nottingham (England) The Right Revd Paul Gavin Williams

Fri 15th

St Ninian (Douglas)

Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford, Les Lawrinson

Readers: Maria Coldwell, Judy Cannan

Liberia (West Africa) The Most Revd Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart (Primate)

Sat 16th

CHARLES GORE; BISHOP, FOUNDER OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION, 1932

Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield

Superior: Fr Oswin Gartside CR

Lichfield (England) The Right Revd Michael Ipgrave

Please pray for the Community of the Resurrection; for Fr Oswin as Superior and Fr Nicolas, a friend to our diocese.

Sun 17th

EPIPHANY 2

Parish of the Northern Plain

Clergy: Iaen Skidmore,

Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole

Limerick & Killaloe (Ireland) The Right Revd Kenneth Kearon

Mon 18th

ANTONY OF EGYPT; HERMIT, ABBOT, 356

Northern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Vacant

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

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

Springfield (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd Daniel Martin

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

Tues 19th

WULFSTAN; BISHOP OF WORCESTER, 1095

Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10

The Cat with no Tail.

Clergy- John Guilford

The Most Revd Samuel Sunil Mankhin – Moderator, Church of Bangladesh & Bishop of Kushtia

Dear Lord, In this new year, show us more of yourself and help us to become more like you. Amen.

Wed 20th

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

St Albans (England) The Right Revd Alan Smit

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

Thur 21st

AGNES; CHILD MARTYR AT ROME, 304

Eastern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Andie Brown

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

Liverpool (England) The Right Revd Paul Bayes

Fri 22nd

VINCENT OF SARAGOSSA; DEACON, FIRST MARTYR OF SPAIN, 304

Malew and Santan

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

Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell

St Davids (Wales) The Right Revd Joanna Penberthy

Sat 23rd

King William’s College

Principal: Joss Buchanan Chaplain: Erica Scott

Llandaff (Wales) The Right Revd June Osborne

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

Sun 24th

EPIPHANY 3

Braddan

Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie

Lokoja (Nigeria) The Most Revd Emmanuel Sokowamju Egbunu

Please pray for children returning to school and good health for all during the winter months.