Intercessions and Thanksgivings, February 2012

 

Week beginning Sunday 5 February
Week beginning Sunday 12 February
Week beginning Sunday 19 February
Week beginning Sunday 26 February
 

Wednesday 1st:

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Albany, for Robin Murray the Archdeacon and Vanessa his wife.

Meeting of Biko Bowcott Trust.

In our companion diocese of Toronto, please pray for Holy Trinity, Guildwood.

Birthday: Zamile Dlanjwa

Thursday 2nd: The Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple

Pray for St Barnabas Port Alfred, for Themba Phillip and his wife Phumeza.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St John the Divine, Scarborough.

Birthday: Bafana Jolobe

Friday 3rd: Anskar, Bishop and Missionary in Denmark and Sweden, 864

Pray for St Mary Cuylerville, for Robin Murray and his wife and Assistant Vanessa, with Godukile Mbolekwa and his wife Nolumanyano.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Jude, Wexford.

Saturday 4th: Manche Masemola of Sekhukhuneland, Martyr, 1928

Pray for the Benedictine Monastery of Mariya uMama weThemba, for the Prior Timothy Jolley, and Brother Robert Maguila, Priest, with all the Brothers. Pray for the blessing of the new Holy Cross School building today, for the children and teachers, and give thanks that the Department of Education has registered the school.  Pray that the monks may seek to be faithful to Christ’s command to let the little ones come, that justice may be restored.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Margaret-in-the-Pines, West Hill.

Birthday: Sister Carol, Ordination Anniversary: Robin Murray

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Sunday 5th: Fifth Sunday of the Year

Pray for St Paul Port Alfred, for Robin Murray and his wife and Assistant Vanessa, with Godukile Mbolekwa and his wife Nolumanyano. Pray for the Churchwardens, Colin Maclachlan and Tony Border.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for the continuing Indaba Process.

Wedding Anniversary: Mark and Simone Spyker

Monday 6th:

Pray for St James and St Thomas, Southwell, for Robin Murray and his wife and Assistant Vanessa, with Godukile Mbolekwa and his wife Nolumanyano.

Bishop Ebenezer at Synod of Bishops until 10 February.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Michael the Archangel.

 

Tuesday 7th:

Pray for St John Bathurst, for Robin Murray and his wife and Assistant Vanessa, with Godukile Mbolekwa and his wife Nolumanyano. Pray for the Churchwardens, Frank and Cheryl Raven.

Synod of Bishops.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Margaret Tamil Congregation.

Wednesday 8th:

Pray for St Peter Sidbury, for the Archdeacon Robin Murray, and Assistant Priest Thato Monaheng and his wife Mabatho. Give thanks for his ordination as priest on 16 December. Pray for the Churchwarden, William Fowlds.

Synod of Bishops.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Nativity Church, Malvern.

Thursday 9th: James Mata Dwane, Priest, 1916

Pray for St Cyprian, Highlands, for the Archdeacon Robin Murray, and Assistant Priest Thato Monaheng and his wife Mabatho. Pray for the Warden, Rob Wilmot.

Synod of Bishops.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Nicholas, Birch Cliff.

Wedding Anniversary: Benson and Ntombentsha Sokopo

Friday 10th:

Pray for St Barnabas Alicedale, for the Archdeacon Robin Murray, and Assistant Priest Thato Monaheng and his wife Mabatho. Pray for the Warden, Jacky Olckers.

Synod of Bishops ends.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Ninian, Scarborough.

Saturday 11th:

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Grahamstown, for Andrew Hunter and his wife Claire.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Paul, L’Amoreaux.

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Sunday 12th: Sixth Sunday of the Year

Pray for the Cathedral: for Andrew Hunter (Dean and Archdeacon), Mzinzisi Dyantyi and Claire Nye Hunter (assistant priests), Andy Kruger (assistant priest: student ministry, and COTT), Deacon Siphokazi Njokweni, and their families. Pray for ministry to children, youth, students and families, and the various outreach projects. Pray for people to lead Sunday School. Give thanks for the Cathedral Choir School, for Barbara Stout, Director of Music, and organist Wilf Stout. Pray for preparations for the Vestry meeting, and for the Churchwardens, Geoff Brown, Wayne Jayes, and Marian Walwyn (alternate).

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for the Sisterhood of St John the Divine.

Monday 13th:

Pray for the College of the Transfiguration, for Barney Pityana the Rector and his wife Dimsa, with the staff and their spouses: Isaias and Ilda Chachine, Percy and Tendai Chinganga, Heloise Dixie, Vic and Nicola Graham and Simon Tibbs. Pray for all new students and their families.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Peter, Scarborough.

Tuesday 14th: Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs, 9th Century

Pray for the Department of Education and Training, for Abiaaza Kibirige and his wife Betty, for all in the diocese exploring vocations to the ordained ministry; for those who lead clergy schools and conduct retreats.

Chapter meeting.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Timothy, Agincourt.

Wednesday 15th: Thomas Bray, Priest 1730

Pray for the Diocesan Office, for Zoleka Maqwili, Diocesan Administrator, Cynthia de Beer, Financial Manager, George van der Merwe, Bishop’s Chaplain, and his wife Maria, Mxoli Sizana, Bishop’s Driver, Esme Thomas, Administrative Bookkeeper and her husband Glen, Zodwa Magopeni, Receptionist, and Vuyokazi Mpambani, Messenger. Pray for Nobuntu Mageza, former Bishop’s Secretary, as she starts at COTT this month, and for the process of appointing someone to work in that position.

Diocesan Finance Committee and Trusts Board.

In the Diocese of Toronto they are praying today for the Diocese of Grahamstown. Give thanks for our Link with their Diocese.

Thursday 16th:

Pray for St Clement Grahamstown, giving thanks for Deacon Monde Makhandula, who has joined the team at St Clement’s. Please pray for the community of St Clement’s as they prepare for an interregnum and for a better financial year. Pray for Hazel Goodfellow, the outgoing Rector, and Richard her husband, giving thanks for their ministry; and for Deacon Dumile Monakali and his wife Ntombomzi. Pray for the Churchwardens: Glen Thomas, Mark Bridger and Heine Kohl (Alt.)

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Wilkinson Housing and Support Services (LOFT).

Friday 17th:

Pray for St Bartholomew, Grahamstown. Pray for growth and the well-being of all in the community, and for Eric Kelly as he ministers there, and his wife Jean. Give thanks for the faithful service rendered at all times by the lay leadership of the parish.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for All Saints’, Sherbourne Street (FaithWorks).

Birthday: Bill Domeris

Saturday 18th:

Pray for our Bishop, Ebenezer Ntlali, his wife Noncedo, and their family and all around them. For safety in his travelling on our roads, and for God’s blessing and protection over the whole family.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Etobicoke Group Residence (LOFT).

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Sunday 19th: Seventh Sunday of the Year

Pray for Christ Church Grahamstown, that in this time of transition they may experience God in a new and exciting way. Pray for Richard Goodfellow, the outgoing incumbent, and Hazel his wife, giving thanks for their ministry. Pray for Terry Mitchell and his family as they prepare to move to Grahamstown to take over the incumbency of this community. Pray for the Churchwardens: Peter and Elaine Weldrick.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Linda Nicholls, Area Bishop of Trent-Durham.

Monday 20th: Mother Cecile of Grahamstown, Religious, 1906

Pray for the Community of the Resurrection, Grahamstown, for Mother Zelma the Superior, Assistant Superior Sister Kekeletso, Chaplain James Hoyle, Sister Carol, Priest, and the Sisters. Pray for all who are in frail care.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for the Anglican United Refugee Alliance (FaithWorks).

Tuesday 21st: Missionaries and Martyrs of Africa

Pray for the Diocesan School for Girls, Grahamstown, for the headmistress Shelley Frayne and her husband Gary, Linda Schwartz Chaplain and Sue Paton assistant chaplain with her husband Josh. Pray for new girls, and for the 2012 leadership team.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St George, Hastings.

Ordination Anniversaries: Hazel Goodfellow, Richard Goodfellow

Wednesday 22nd: Ash Wednesday

Pray for St Andrew’s College, for the headmaster, Paul Edey and his wife Susan; the chaplain, Gary Griffith-Smith and his wife Debbie. Pray for all new boys, and for the 2012 leadership team.

Pray for a good and fruitful use of the season of Lent.

Thursday 23rd: Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr, 156

Pray for the Raphael Centre, for Jabu van Niekerk (manager), the staff and those who come for help. Pray for the people served by the Centre: may they receive grace and comfort; for the staff of the Raphael Centre, may they be empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue serving faithfully in their ministry.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Christ Church, Norwood.

Friday 24th:

Pray for St Philip Grahamstown, for the Priest-in-Charge Bafana Jolobe and his wife Nomthunzi, with Mluleki Mize and his wife Vuyiswa. Pray for the churchwardens and parish councillors; for lay ministers and the leaders of the various guilds.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Christ Church, Omemee.

Saturday 25th:

Pray for the South African Police Services in Grahamstown, for Bafana Jolobe the Chaplain and his wife Nomthunzi. Pray also for the Army Base and those who minister there.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Alban, Peterborough

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Sunday 26th: First Sunday in Lent

Pray for St Augustine’s Grahamstown, for the Rector, Lawrence Nzwana, and Nosipho his wife and their family; for Lindile Somandi, the assistant Priest and his family. Pray for the Churchwardens: Zithulele Gumenge, Philiswa Nonyukela and Gukekra Gaqa.  Pray for St Augustine’s parishioners and God’s protection over them.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for Peterborough Deanery.

Monday 27th: George Herbert, Priest, 1632

Pray for retired priests and those with Permission to Officiate in the Archdeaconries of Albany and Grahamstown, and their wives: Philip and Winnie Dixie, Iain and Sally L’Ange, and William Seku.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St Barnabas, Peterborough.

Tuesday 28th:

Pray for the Cathedral Student Ministry, especially the Student Core Group as they plan services and outreach activities. Pray for Heather Prince, Chairperson, to lead with wisdom, courage and strength. Pray for students at Rhodes University, for Lindile Somandi, chaplain, and the ANSOC Committee.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for St John, Ida.

Wednesday 29th: Ember Day

Pray for clergy widows in the Albany and Grahamstown Archdeaconries: Olive Skipper, Maggy Clarke and Elizabeth Topping.

In the Diocese of Toronto, pray for the Church of the Apostles, Toronto.

Wedding Anniversary: Tobile and Thokozile Makalima