Diocese of Sodor and Man- Prayer Diary April 2021
Thurs 1st
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Care For The Family
Traci Lowdon-Stoole
The Diocese of Bath & Wells –
The Church of England
(Canterbury Province)
Care for the Family is taking part in Spring Harvest Home 21 Online
4-8 April. We also have Ron’s online event, Heart of Communication 20-22 April. Prayer for our online events & for all those attending to find hope & encouragement would really encourage us at this time.
Fri 2nd
GOOD FRIDAY
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
The Diocese of Bathurst – The
Anglican Church of Australia
(New South Wales Province)
Please pray for all the chaplains who provide ministry across the Island.
Sat 3rd
EASTER EVE
Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey
Clergy: Vacant
Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney
The Diocese of Bauchi – The Church
of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Jos Province)
God of truth & love, we pray that through Christ we may grow in faith & commit ourselves to working for change & healing in ourselves & our communities.
Sun 4th
EASTER DAY
Mothers Union
President: Gail Eagles
Chaplain: Ruth K Walker
Secretary: Mary Hobdell
The Diocese of Bentiu – The
Province of the Episcopal Church
of South Sudan
(Upper Nile Province)
As Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
Rm 6: 4 (ESV)
Lord, please help us to keep our eyes fixed on the risen Jesus, as we seek to support others in prayer & action.
Mon 5th
MONDAY OF EASTER WEEK
Rushen
Clergy: Joe Heaton, Liz Hull, John Gulland, Roger Harper
Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, Wendy Heaton
The Diocese of Belize – The Church
in the Province of the West Indies
Please pray for our Lords guidance as we start our journey of a gradual easing out of lockdown & a return to worship together in our churches.
Tues 6th
TUESDAY OF EASTER WEEK
Lonan and Laxey
Clergy: Jo Dudley
The Diocese of Bendigo – The
Anglican Church of Australia
(Victoria Province)
Pray that all will be kind and caring one for another.
Wed 7th
WEDNESDAY OF EASTER WEEK
St Matthew (Douglas)
Clergy: Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth
The Diocese of Benin – The Church
of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Bendel Province)
Please pray for our churchwardens & the members of our PCC.
Thurs 8th
THURSDAY OF EASTER WEEK
Tynwald
Chief Minister: Howard Quayle
President: Stephen Rodan
Speaker: Juan Waterson
Lieutenant Governor: Sir Richard Gozney
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Please pray for the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Hon Dr Alexander J Allinson MHK.
Fri 9th
FRIDAY OF EASTER WEEK
Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey
Clergy: Vacant
Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus)
The Diocese of Bermuda – Extra
Provincial to the Archbishop of
Canterbury
Deans Annual Meeting. Pray for Cathedrals across the church of England & their ministry.
Sat 10th
SATURDAY OF EASTER WEEK
Southern Mission Partnership
Team Leader: Joe Heaton
The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen, Santon
The Diocese of Bethlehem –
The Episcopal Church
(III (3) Province)
Sun 11th
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory
The Rt Revd Michael Burrows
The Church of the Province of the
Indian Ocean
Please pray for our twin diocese in the Church of Ireland, for Bishop Michael & all his clergy, ministers & people.
Mon 12th
Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin
Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron
Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley
The Diocese of Bhopal – The (united)
Church of North India
We pray for those people on the edge of the Church family, that they may be encouraged to deepen their relationship & commitment to the Church and find care & support within their local fellowships to the mutual flourishing of all.
Tues 13th
SUMT
Team Leader: Ruth Walker
Schools Workers: Sue Yardy, Hannah Grove, Linda Wildman
Gap Year Students: Lexi Brockbank
The Diocese of Bida – The Church of
Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Lokoja Province)
Rest for students, teachers & families over the Easter holidays. Also
“You Matter” day for Yr8 students (April 20th) – a chance to think about individual importance and voice.
Wed 14th
Onchan
Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara (Interim)
Readers: Carole Bairstow
The Diocese of Biharamulo –
The Anglican Church of Tanzania
Please pray for our congregation & people of Onchan, especially those living alone & all with underlying health conditions.
Thurs 15th
St Ninian (Douglas)
Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford, Les Lawrinson
The Diocese of Birmingham –
The Church of England
(Canterbury Province)
Pray for musicians contributing to worship across the diocese & those taking part in Stainer’s Crucifixion at the Island’s Cathedral.
Fri 16th
ISABELLA GILMORE, DEACONESS, 1923
The Lambeth Conference
The Diocese of Blackburn –
The Church of England
(York Province)
Please pray for preparations for the Lambeth Conference, to take place in summer 2022.
Sat 17th
Parish of the Northern Plain
Clergy: Iaen Skidmore
Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole
The Diocese of Bo – The Church
of the Province of West Africa
(West Africa Province)
Please pray for the life of the Church, village & Rural communities in the parish. That together they may grow closer in a common belief in the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ.
Sun 18th
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Northern Mission Partnership
Team Leader: Vacant
Clergy: David Greenwood, Malcolm Convery, Brian Evans-Smith
The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff.
The Church of Ireland
Please pray for all the clergy & ministers who are helping to support our parishes currently.
Mon 19th
ALPHEGE, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, MARTYR 1012
The Cathedral
Dean: Nigel Godfrey
Campaign Manager: Val Garrett
Chapter and Clerk.
The Diocese of Boga – Province de
L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
Pray for all who attend Bishops Advisory Panels & candidates presenting themselves for ordination training.
Tues 20th
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
The Diocese of Bolivia – The Anglican
Church of South America
Pray for the APCM & all who offer themselves as wardens & officers supporting the Mission of the Church.
Wed 21st
ANSELM, ABBOTT OF LE BEC, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, TEACHER, 1109
Eastern Mission Partnership
Team Leader: Andie Brown
The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and councillors of Douglas
The Diocese of Bondo – The Anglican
Church of Kenya
Please pray for the work of St George’s Messy Church Team, & the 40 or more families amongst whom they minister.
Thurs 22nd
St Thomas’
(Douglas)
Clergy: Philip Frear
The Diocese of Bor – The Province of
the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
(Jonglei Province)
‘Pray that this troubled world may find peace in the risen Christ’
Fri 23rd
GEORGE, MARTYR, c.304
King William’s College
Principal: Joss Buchanan
Chaplain: Erica Scott
The Diocese of Botswana –
The Church of the Province of
Central Africa
Please pray for Erica & her ministry to the staff & pupils.
Sat 24th
MELLITUS, BISHOP OF LONDON, FIRST BISHOP AT ST PAUL’S, 624; THE SEVEN MARTYRS OF THE MELANESIAN BROTHERHOOD, SOLOMON ISLANDS, 2003
Braddan
Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie
The Diocese of Brandon – The
Anglican Church of Canada
(Rupert’s Land Province)
Please pray for a blessed Easter & improved health for everyone especially those who have been ill.
Sun 25th
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
The Diocese
Bishop: Peter Eagles
Bishop’s Chaplain: Michael Brydon
Secretaries: Lorna Cook, Andrew Swithinbank, Michelle Barwood
Registrar, Treasurer & Diocesan Officers.
The Nippon Sei Ko Ka
Please pray for The Revd Dr Michael Brydon, the Bishop’s Chaplain, that he settles in well to his new role & Island life.
Mon 26th
MARK THE EVANGELIST
Jurby BMO
Clergy: William Mackay
The Diocese of Brasília – Igreja
Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
(3 Province)
Please pray for William & the Jurby Steering Group, for new people attending St Patrick’s,
& for outreach plans to the Jurby Community.
Tues 27th
CHRISTIAN ROSSETTI, POET, 1894
Western Mission Partnership
Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey
The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel.
The Diocese of Brazzaville – Province
de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
Pray for the Western Mission Partnership as it explores opportunities for training & development of all God’s people.
Wed 28th
PETER CHANEL, MISSIONARY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, MARTYR, 1841
Arbory and Castletown
Clergy: Irene Cowell, Jon Barwood, Colin Barry, Sue Watterson
Reader: Hilary Flynn
The Diocese of Brechin – The Scottish
Episcopal Church
Pray for pastoral workers across the Diocese & the first network meeting to be held on this day (if nothing from Irene).
Thurs 29th
CATHERINE OF SIENA, TEACHER, 1380
Prisoners
Chaplain to the Prison: Brian Evans-Smith
The Diocese of Brisbane – The
Anglican Church of Australia
(Queensland Province)
Pray for all those held in prison overseas away from their family & those held without trial.
Fri 30th
PANDITA MARY RAMABAI, TRANSLATOR OF THE SCRIPTURES, 1922
Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10
The Cat with no Tail.
Clergy- John Guilford
The Diocese of Bristol –
The Church of England
(Canterbury Province)
Dear Lord of all, help us to have servant hearts following our Lord Jesus, wherever He takes us. Amen.
