Diocese of Sodor and Man- Prayer Diary November 2021
| Mon 1st
All SAINTS’ DAY
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Rushen
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Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper
Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, Wendy Heaton |
The Diocese of Gwagwalada – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Abuja Province) | ‘Please pray for those who lost family members in the two world wars and during conflict in more recent times.’ |
| Tues 2nd
All Souls’ Day: Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
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Parish of the Northern Plain
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Clergy: Iaen Skidmore
Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole
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The Diocese of Haiti – The Episcopal Church (II (2) Province) | Praying for Churches Alive in Man and its ecumenical witness. |
| Wed 3rd
Richard Hooker
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Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey
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Interim Minister: Glynn Jones
Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney |
The Diocese of Hanuato’o – The Anglican Church of Melanesia
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‘O God, as world leaders meet at COP26 to accelerate action to tackle climate change, we pray, may they care for and cherish all your hands have made.’ |
| Thu 4th
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SUMT (Scripture Union Ministries Trust)
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Team Leader: Ruth Walker
Schools Workers: Sue Yardy, Hannah Grove, Linda Wildman, Hannah Elpick, Hannah Grove and Kelly Taylor
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The Diocese of Harare – The Church of the Province of Central Africa | ‘Please pray for the residential weekend (5th-7th) that those who attend dig deeper into their faith, and for the team going to National Conference (26th-28th).’ |
| Fri 5th
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St Thomas’
(Douglas)
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Clergy: Liz Hull | The Diocese of Hawaii –
The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province)
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‘As we come to a time of Remembrance, we pray for all those who are struggling with illness or loneliness.’ |
| Sat 6th
St Leonard, Hermit 6thc William Temple, Archbishop, Teacher, 1944
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Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey
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Interim Minister: Glynn Jones
Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus) |
The Diocese of Saint Helena – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa | Pray for the churchwardens and for the Rev’d Glynn Jones, the interim minister. |
| SUN 7th
THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
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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 and Karen Garrett
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The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia | Pray for this year’s Stewardship campaign: “Now More Than Ever: Receive Hope, Be Hope, Share Hope”. Pray for the Dean of Southwark preaching on this theme, at the cathedral, this morning. |
| Mon 8th
The Saints and Martyrs of England
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Mothers’ Union | President: Gail Eagles
President Elect: Jeanette Hamer Chaplain: Ruth K Walker Secretary: Mary Hobdell
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The Diocese of Hereford – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) | Pray that we might know the Hope of Christ within ourselves and sow seeds of that hope in others.
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| Tues 9th
Margery Kempe, c. 1440
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The Cathedral
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Dean: Nigel Godfrey
Campaign Manager: Val Garrett |
The Diocese of Southern Highlands – The Anglican Church of Tanzania
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Pray for good outcomes of the Peer Review of the Cathedral. Pray for a shared understanding of the issues facing small cathedrals during the meeting of Deans in Leicester. |
| Wed 10th
Leo the Great, 461
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St Matthew (Douglas) | Clergy: Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth
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The Diocese of Highveld – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa | All who work in businesses, restaurants and hostelries in the parish. |
| Thu 11th
Martin of Tours, c.397
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Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory
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Clonenagh – The Rev’d Victor Fitzpatrick
Clonmel – Vacant Leighlin – The Very Rev’d Tom Gordon and the Revd Pat Coleman |
The Diocese of Eastern Himalayas – The (united) Church of North India
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As the COP26 discussions conclude we pray for positive movement forward on climate change and green issues. |
| Fri 12th
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Jurby BMO
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Clergy: William Mackay
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The Diocese of Ho – The Church of the Province of West Africa (Ghana Province) | Please pray for the Revd William Mackay and the BMO Steering Group; may their plans for outreach into the Jurby community be blessed. |
| Sat1 3th
Britius, Bishop Charles Simeon, Priest, 1836 |
Tynwald
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Lieutenant Governor: Lt Gen Sir John Lorimer
The President of Tynwald The Speaker of the House of Keys The Chief Minister |
The Diocese of Hokkaido – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai | Pray for those who exercise ministerial office and for all members of the Legislative Council. |
| SUN 14th
REMENBRANCE SUNDAY THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
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Lonan and Laxey
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Clergy: Jo Dudley | The Anglican Church of Australia | ‘In this month of Remembrance we give thanks, firstly for all who gave so much for us to enjoy the life we live and secondly for those who have walked beside us over the years.’ |
| Mon 15th
Machutus, Bishop |
Care for the Family | Lesley Payne | The Diocese of Honduras – The Episcopal Church (IX (9) Province) | Pray for a new online resource called Boundary Lines, which aims to give both the tools and the confidence to care effectively for those under the age of five. |
| Tues 16th
Margaret, Queen, Philanthropist, 1093 Edmund Rich, Archbishop, 1240 |
Onchan | Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara
Readers: Carole Bairstow |
The Diocese of Hong Kong Island – Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hai
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Please pray for the team running the group for parents and toddlers. |
| Wed 17
Hugh of Lincoln, 1200
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The Diocese
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Bishop: Peter Eagles
Bishop’s Chaplain: Michael Brydon
Secretaries: Lorna Cook, Michelle Barwood Registrar, Treasurer & Diocesan Officers. |
The Diocese of Hpa-an – The Church of the Province of Myanmar | Within the diocese we pray for all Church Wardens, PCC officers and members, all church volunteers and Liturgical Assistants. |
| Thu 18th
Elizabeth of Hungary, 1231
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St George and All Saints (Douglas) | Clergy: Vacant
Readers: Charles Flynn Licensed Assistant: Ray Platt |
The Diocese of Huron – The Anglican Church of Canada (Ontario Province) | For the churchwardens and the Parochial Church Council |
| Fri 19th
Mechtild, Beguine of Magdeburg, Mystic, 1280 Hilda, Abbess, 680
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Chaplains on the Island
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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 Diocese of Hyderabad – The (united) Church of Pakistan
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Please pray for all the chaplains who provide ministry across the Island that they may witness to the love of God and help others to be touched by it.
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| Sat 20th
Priscilla Lydia Sellon, 1876 Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870
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Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory
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Ardamine – The Venerable Bob Gray and the Rev’d Margaret Sykes | The Diocese of Ibadan – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ibadan Province)
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Pray and give thanks for all those who give time and commitment in the form of lay ministry in both Sodor and Man and Cashel, Ferns and Ossory. |
| SUN 21st
CHRIST THE KING
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Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin
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Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron
Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley |
The Church of Bangladesh
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‘In this season of remembering we give you thanks for those people who have inspired us and led us in faith closer to you. May we be such an inspiration to others.’ |
| Mon 22nd
Cecilia, Martyr, c.230
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Eastern Mission Partnership | Team Leader: Alessandra di Chiara
The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas |
The Diocese of Ibadan North – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ibadan Province) | Pray for Alessandra di Chiara as she progresses her work as team leader for the Mission Partnership. |
| Tues 23rd
Clement of Rome, Martyr, c.100
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Douglas Bishop’s Mission Order: Pioneer Church | Clergy: Alex Brown | The Diocese of Ibadan South – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ibadan Province) | Pray that we continue to reach out to groups the church struggles to reach and that we sense God’s direction and timing.
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| Wed 24th
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Braddan
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Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie
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The Diocese of Ibba – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Western Equatorial Province)
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‘Please pray for our young people who seem to be more affected by Covid 19 at this time.’ |
| Thu 25th
Isaac Watts, Hymn writer, 1748 Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4thc
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St Ninian (Douglas)
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Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford, Les Lawrinson | The Diocese of Idah – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Lokoja Province) | ‘We pray for the life of St Ninian’s and for all who worship here giving grateful thanks for all who serve in anyway.’ |
| Fri 26th
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Western Mission Partnership | Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey
The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel.
Diocesan Spirituality Adviser: Karen Garrett
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The Diocese of Idaho – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) | ‘As we draw near to God’s saving love revealed in the birth of Jesus, may we ponder in our hearts what that extraordinary event means for us now.’ |
| Sat 27th
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Isle of Man Prison | Chaplain to the Prison:
Brian Evans-Smith |
The Diocese of Ideato – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Owerii Province) | Pray for those being held in prison away from their families and those held without trial. |
| SUN 28th
ADVENT SUNDAY
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Arbory and Castletown
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Clergy: Irene Cowell, Jon Barwood, Colin Barry, Sue Watterson
Reader: Hilary Flynn |
Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil | Pray for pastoral workers across the Diocese.
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| Fri 29th
Day of Intercession for the Missionary Work of the Church
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Northern Mission Partnership | Team Leader: Vacant
Clergy: David Greenwood, Malcolm Convery, Brian Evans-Smith, Iaen Skidmore and Glynn Jones
The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff. |
The Diocese of Idoani – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ondo Province) | For the Holy Spirit to guide, strengthen and renew all people. |
| Sat 30th
ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE
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Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10
The Cat with no Tail. |
Clergy- John Guilford | The Diocese of Ife – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ibadan Province)
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‘Dear Lord, while all around us is chaos and beyond our understanding, be our rock and sure foundation. Amen.’ |
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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 |
Pray for the Island Spirituality Network and its ecumenical outreach. |
