Diocese of Sodor and Man- Prayer Diary May 2022
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SUN 1st |
Care for the Family |
Paula Pridham, (Executive Director) Lesley Payne, (Personal Assistant to the Executive Director) |
The Episcopal Church in the Philippines |
Pray for our Date Night in a Box, later this month. Please pray that couples will engage with the event and that their relationship will be strengthened and bring them closer together. |
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Mon 2nd ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES, APOSTLES (transferred) |
Parish of the Northern Plain |
Clergy: Iaen Skidmore Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole |
The Diocese of West Lango – The Church of the Province of Uganda |
‘Pray for the ministry team and their continuing faithfulness in caring for the people of God; that our communities may be open to the work and leading of the Holy Spirit.’ |
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Tues 3rd |
The Western Mission Partnership |
Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick and Peel. |
The Diocese of Langtang – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Jos Province) |
Pray for the Thie dy Vea, Retreat House, that it may be a place of peace and purpose. Pray for the fellowship between churches, within the Western Mission Partnership, as they gather, this evening, at Dalby. |
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Wed 4th The English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era |
SUMT (Scripture Union Ministries Trust) |
Team Leader: Ruth Walker |
The Diocese of Lebombo – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa |
Please pray for the team and the directors and ask for them to hear God’s guidance and wisdom in the future leadership of SUMT. |
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Thu 5th |
St Thomas’ (Douglas) |
Clergy: Liz Hull |
The Diocese of Leeds – The Church of England (York Province) |
Pray for the continued renewal of St Thomas’ and our outreach to the community. |
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Fri 6th St John the Evangelist, ante Portam Latinam |
Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin |
Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley |
The Diocese of Leicester – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) |
As we celebrate church anniversaries at Marown and St Luke’s, this month, we give thanks for the witness of past generations and pray for God’s vision to guide our future. |
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Sat 7th |
St Matthew (Douglas) |
Clergy: Michael Brydon, Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth |
The Diocese of Lesotho – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa |
God’s blessing on the harvest of the sea, all seafarers and all whose work is connected with the harbour. |
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SUN 8th THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Writer, c. 1417 |
St Ninian (Douglas) |
Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford |
Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda |
As we commemorate the life of Julian of Norwich, spiritual writer, c 1417, pray for the Island Spirituality Network and its work on the Isle of Man. |
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Mon 9th |
Arbory and Castletown |
Clergy: Irene Cowell, Jon Barwood, Colin Barry, Sue Watterson Reader: Hilary Flynn |
The Diocese of Lexington – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province) |
Pray for Arbory and Castletown as they prepare for the interregnum. |
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Tues 10th |
Rushen |
Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper and Ginny Viner Readers: Wendy Heaton, Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway |
The Diocese of Liberia – The Church of the Province of West Africa (West Africa Province) |
Pray for all carers looking after their loved ones, which can be a hard task day after day. |
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Wed 11th |
Jurby BMO |
Clergy: William Mackay |
The Diocese of Lichfield – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) |
‘Please pray for the Jurby Mission Initiative Steering Group, as we seek to share the good news of the resurrection with Jurby School and Community.’ |
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Thu 12th Gregory Dix, Priest, Monk, Scholar, 1952 |
Tynwald |
Lieutenant Governor: Lt Gen Sir John Lorimer The President of Tynwald The Speaker of the House of Keys |
The Diocese of Limerick & Killaloe – The Church of Ireland (Dublin Province) |
Pray for those who exercise ministerial office, for all members of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council. |
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Fri 13th |
Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey |
Clergy: Lynn Davidson Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney |
The Diocese of Lincoln – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) |
‘Spirit of Easter, as you fill us with new life, we pray, may we delight in sharing it with others, and rejoice in offering it with joy in our hearts.’ |
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Sat 14th ST MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE |
The Cathedral |
Dean: Nigel Godfrey Campaign Manager: Val Garrett |
The Diocese of Litoral Ecuador – The Episcopal Church (IX (9) Province) |
We pray for this evening’s European wide event called ‘Night at the Cathedral’ and ask that those visiting, until midnight, will be able to explore the richness and diversity of God’s church on earth. |
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SUN 15th |
Lonan and Laxey |
Clergy: Jo Dudley |
The Scottish Episcopal Church |
‘We pray that the knowledge of the Risen Lord will comfort those that have lost loved ones.’ Christian Aid Week (15th-22nd) |
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Mon 16th Caroline Chisholm, 1877 |
The Diocese |
Bishop: Peter Eagles Bishop’s Chaplain: Michael Brydon Secretaries: Lorna Cook, Michelle Barwood Registrar, Treasurer & Diocesan Officers. |
The Diocese of Liverpool – The Church of England (York Province) |
Within the diocese we pray for all Church Wardens, PCC officers and members, all church volunteers and Liturgical Assistants. We pray also for the Cathedrals’ Conference in Newcastle and the Sodor and Man delegates. |
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Tues 17th |
Onchan |
Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara Readers: Carole Bairstow |
The Diocese of Liwolo – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Cantral Equatoria Province) |
Please pray for the congregation as we consider the way forward for St Peter’s. |
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Wed 18th |
St George and All Saints (Douglas) |
Clergy: Vacant Readers: Charles Flynn Licensed Assistant: Ray Platt |
The Diocese of Llandaff – The Church in Wales |
Give thanks for the appointment of the Rev Irene Cowell as the next vicar. Pray for the civic life of Douglas remembering the Mayor and Borough Councillors. |
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Thu 19th Dunstan, Archbishop, Monastic Reformer, 988 |
Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory |
Gorey: The Revd Canon Mark Hayden Castlecomer: The Revd Edna Wakeley |
The Missionary Diocese of Lodwar – The Anglican Church of Kenya |
Pray for the Episcopal Electoral College as it prepares for the election of a new Bishop of the United Dioceses of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory. |
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Fri 20th Alcuin, Deacon, Abbot, 804 |
Chaplains on the Island |
Noble’s Hospital: Philip Frear; Prison and Ramsey Hospital: Brian Evans- Smith; KWC: Erica Scott; FE College: Daniel Richards; Police: Jo Dudley; Deaf Community: Jeanette Hamer; Rural Community: Irene Cowell; The Travelling Community: Iaen Skidmore |
The Diocese of Lokoja – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Lokoja Province) |
Please pray for all the chaplains who provide ministry across the Island. May they minister effectively to their communities and witness faithfully. |
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Sat 21st Helena, 330 |
Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey |
Clergy: Lynn Davidson Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus) |
The Diocese of Lomega – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Cantral Equatoria Province) |
Please pray for people of pilgrimage and for ‘Praying the Keeils’ week (21st-28th). |
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SUN 22nd |
Eastern Mission Partnership |
Team Leader: Alessandra di Chiara The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas |
Church of the Province of South East Asia |
As Christian Aid Week concludes we pray for the most needy and vulnerable, in our world, that they may come to know the ‘Hope that doesn’t disappoint.’ |
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Mon 23rd |
Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10 |
Clergy- John Guilford |
The Diocese of London – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) |
‘Dear Lord of new life – as you have brought Spring into glorious colour, re-energise us in heart and mind, to push on to build your kingdom here in the island. Amen’ |
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Tues 24th John and Charles Wesley, 1791, 1788 |
Braddan |
Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie |
The Diocese of Long Island – The Episcopal Church (II (2) Province) |
Please pray for our children’s work, Sunday School and Confirmation classes, as well as the Bible study group. Pray for God’s mission for playgroups across the Island and for the nurturing of children in God’s love and care. |
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Wed 25th Aldhelm, Bishop, 709 The Venerable Bede, 735 |
Isle of Man Prison |
Chaplain to the Prison: Brian Evans-Smith |
The Diocese of Los Angeles – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) |
Pray for those being held in prison away from their families and those held without trial. |
Thu 26th
ASCENSION DAY
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 and Karen Garrett
The Diocese of Louisiana – The Episcopal Church (IV (4) Province)
‘We pray that although Jesus is hidden from our sight, we are enabled to abide in him by the power and grace of the Holy Spirit.’
Fri 27th
Mothers’ Union
President: Jeanette Hamer
Chaplain: Ruth K Walker Secretary: Ann Corlett
The Diocese of Western Louisiana – The Episcopal Church (VII (7) Province)
‘We give thanks for God’s gift of reconciliation to Himself through Jesus Christ. We pray that we will each discern opportunities to be agents of His presence, through our words, our prayers and our actions.’
Sat 28th
Lanfranc, Archbishop, 1089
SUN 29th
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Malew and Santan
Clergy : Mark Radcliffe
The Diocese of Luapula – The Church of the Province of Central Africa
Pray for a renewal in faith, hope and commitment within the parish.
We pray for the Island’s TT – for all those taking part, their families and friends, and for all visitors over the next fortnight.
Northern Mission Partnership
Team Leader: Lynn Davidson
Clergy: David Greenwood, Malcolm Convery, Brian Evans- Smith and Iaen Skidmore.
The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff.
The Church of South India (United)
Pray for the Rev Lynn Davidson as Northern Mission Partnership leader.
Pray that we may be visionary as we seek, collectively, to share the joy and hope of the kingdom.
Mon 30th
Josephine Butler, Social Reformer, 1906
Apolo Kivebulaya, 1933
‘Pioneer Church’ (Douglas Bishop’s Mission Order)
Clergy: Alex Brown
The Diocese of Lucknow – The (united) Church of North India
Pray that we continue
to grow gently and to
reach people not
connected to any
church. That God would
give wisdom to us, and
for him to raise up
leaders within our four
communities.
Tues 31st
THE VISIT OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TO ELIZABETH
Southern Mission Partnership
Team Leader: Joe Heaton
The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen and Santon
The Diocese of Lui – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Amadi Province)
Pray for the Island Spirituality Network and its ecumenical outreach.
