The Diocese of Saskatchewan

2012 Diocese of Saskatchewan Cycle of Prayer

Please pray daily for

Michael, our Bishop

At Prayer Book Holy Communion (page 75) only “Michael our Bishop’ should be mentioned within the Prayer of Intercession.. Biddings at Holy Communion, Morning and Evening Prayer as well as BAS Litanies may include the following as well as the weekly Cycle of Prayer. Prayers and Biddings should not include formal titles or surnames.

Please also pray regularly for

Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury,
Frederick, our Primate,
David, our Metropolitan
and Mark, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop

Cynthia, Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod Of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Albert, Roman Catholic Bishop of Prince Albert

The Sunday Propers provided here include the Collect, Epistle and Gospel (as well as an optional Old Testament Reading) to be used at Holy Communion. These readings may also be used at Morning and Evening Prayer or the prescribed Sunday Psalms (BCP p. L ff.) and Lessons (B.C.P. p. XVI ff.) should be used. Psalms for use between the readings may be found in the tables starting on page L. If a Psalm is used between readings it should not conclude with the Glory be to the Father… The Psalm may include alleluias (twice after the second last verse and once after the last verse) except in Lent or may be read with an appropriate verse selected as a repeated refrain. At Communion smaller Psalm selections should be printed in the bulletin.

1 January - Octave Day of Christmas

BCP p. 115 (2nd Collect p. 104)
Genesis 17:3-10
Isaiah 9:2-7
Luke 2:15-21

White

The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia The Most Revd William Brown Turei Pihopa o Aotearora and Primate and Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand Polynesia

The Church in our Diocese: The Altar Guilds of the Diocese

Special Requests: For political leaders & elected officials, chiefs, councillors, mayors, civil servants; for those who suffer injustice, racism or discrimination

6 January - Epiphany

BCP p. 117
Isaiah 60:1-9
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

White

8 January - Epiphany 1

BCP p. 123 and Collect on p. 117
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7
Romans 12:1-5
Luke 2:41-52

White

The Anglican Church of Australia The Most Revd Dr Phillip John Aspinall Archbishop of Brisbane & Primate of Australia

Council of the North: Diocese of Keewatin Archbishop David Ashdown

The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Canon Missioner: the Rev’d Canon George Sumner

Special Requests: Students, teachers, support staff at our day care centres, schools, colleges and universities

15 January - Epiphany 2

BCP p. 124
2 Kings 4:1-7
Romans 12:6-16
John 2:1-11

Green

The Church of Bangladesh The Most Revd Paul Sarker Moderator, Church of Bangladesh & Bishop of Dhaka

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Sturgeon Lake: St. Paul’s, Sturgeon Lake, The Rev. Ruth Ross

Special Requests: For those preparing for marriage and for a renewal in all Christian marriages

22 January - Epiphany 3

BCP p. 126
2 Kings 5:1-15a
Romans 12:16-21
Matthew 8:l-13

Green

Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil The Most Revd MaurÃcio Jose Araujo de Andrade Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Brasilia

The Church in our Diocese: For the unity of all Christian people, The Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, the Rev’d Rob Stringer

Special Requests: For those suffering persecution for their faith.

29 January - Epiphany 4

BCP p. 128
Exodus 14:21-31
Romans 13:1-7
Mark 4:35-41

Green

The Anglican Church of Burundi The Most Revd Bernard Ntahoturi Archbishop of the Province of Burundi & Bishop of Matana

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Ahtahkakoop: St. Simeon & St. Anna, Ahtahkakoop, The Reverend Marjorie Hyman

Special Requests: For peace in our hearts, homes, lives and world

5 February - Septuagesima

BCP p. 132
Jeremiah 9:23-24
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Matthew 20:1-16

‘Alleluia’ is regularly omitted from public worship until Easter

Green or Purple

The Anglican Church of Canada The Most Revd Frederick Hiltz Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada

Council of the North: Archdeaconry of Labrador in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Bishop Cy Pitman

The Church in our Diocese: The ministries of Churchwardens, Parish Councils and Vestries; Parish Secretaries

12 February - Sexagesima

BCP p. 134
Amos 8:11-12
2 Corinthians 11:21-31
Luke 8:4-15

Green or Purple

The Church of the Province of Central Africa The Most Revd Albert Chama Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia

The Church in our Diocese: The Executive, Finance, and Programme Committees of the Diocese; the Constitution & Canons Committee; the Matrimonial Commission

19 February - Quinquagesima

BCP p. 136
Isaiah 35:3-7
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Luke 18:31-43

Green or Purple

Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America The Most Revd Armando Guerra Soria Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Guatemala

The Church in our Diocese: For a renewed commitment to Biblical Teaching, Christian Fellowship, Sunday Worship and the Holy Communion, and Daily Prayer

Special requests: The unemployed

22 February - Ash Wednesday

BCP p. 138
Joel 2:12-19
James 4:6-11a
Matthew 6:16-21

Purple

26 February - Lent 1

BCP p. 140 and Collect on p. 138
Genesis 3:1-7
2 Corinthians 6:1-10
Matthew 4:1-11

The Ten Commandments (p. 68) the Litany (p.30) and the Exhortations (page 89 at Communion, page 90 at Morning Prayer) should be used in Lent.

If the Litany (p. 30) is used at the Holy Communion, the service would begin with the Litany. After the Collects the service would continue with the readings for the day. If the Litany is used with Morning Prayer, it would follow the Apostles’ Creed.

Purple

Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo The Most Revd Kahwa Henri Isingoma Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kinshasa

The Church in our Diocese: The Rev’d Joanne Beacon, Diocesan Chaplain to the Prince Albert Federal Penitentiary.

Special Requests: For Elizabeth, Queen of Canada; for Governor-General David Johnston; for Stephen Harper; the Prime Minister; for all Members of Parliament

Federal and Provincial prisons; youth detention centres; healing lodges; the police and parole officers, prisoner and victim support services

4 March - Lent 2

BCP p. 143 and Collect p. 138
Isaiah 45:20-25
1 Thessalonians 4:1-7
Matthew 15:21-28

Purple

The Church of England The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Douglas Williams Archbishop of Canterbury

Council of the North: Diocese of Caledonia, Bishop William Anderson

The Church in our Diocese: the Mission of Montreal Lake: St. Joseph’s, Montreal Lake; the Ven Adam Halkett, Priest-in-Charge and Archdeacon of Saskatchewan.

Special Requests: The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, Prayer Groups

11 March - Lent 3

BCP p. 145 and Collect p. 138
Jeremiah 26.1-15
Ephesians 5:1-14
Luke 11:14-26

Purple

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui The Most Revd Dr Paul Kwong Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island

The Church in our Diocese: The Regional Deans: the Rev’d Rob Stringer (Turtleford); the Rev’d Patricia Langlois (Melfort); the Rev’d Norbert Haukenfrers (Prince Albert)

Special Requests: The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad

18 March - Lent 4

BCP p. 147 and Collect on p. 138
Exodus 16:2-7a
Galatians 4:26-5:1
John 6:5-14

Purple

The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean The Most Revd Ian Gerald James Ernest Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of Mauritius

The Church in our Diocese: St. Alban’s Cathedral: the Very Rev. Kenneth Davis, Dean and Rector

Special Requests: For the poor and hungry; for the work of the Primate’s Relief and Development Fund; for food banks and all who minister to the poor.

25 March - Passion Sunday

BCP p. 148 and Collect on p. 138
Numbers 21:4-9
Hebrews 9:11-15a
Matthew 20: 20-28

Purple

The Church of Ireland The Most Revd Alan Edwin Thomas Harper Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan

The Church in our Diocese: The Bishop’s Office Staff & Volunteers: Mr. Terry Loehr, Finance Officer, Mrs. Mary Brown, Bishop’s Secretary; Mrs. Stella Demery and others

Special Requests: For the work of the South American Missionary Society

1 April - Palm Sunday

BCP p. 150
Zechariah 9:9-12
Phillipians 2:5-11
Matthew 27:1-54

The Exhortation on p. 90 of the BCP may be read by the Priest before the final blessing, if at a celebration of the Holy Communion, or before the sermon, if at a service of Morning Prayer.

Red

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Council of the North The Diocese of Quebec; Bishop Dennis Drainville

The Church in our Diocese: St. Stephen’s, MacDowall, Emmanuel, St. Louis, The Venerable Andrew Hoskin

Special Requests: We pray for all who do not yet know Christ and all who need to be renewed in his service.

5 April - Maundy Thursday

In the morning: BCP p. 169
Exodus 12:1-4
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Luke 23:1-49

White

The Church in our Diocese: The Priests of our Diocese

6 April - Good Friday

BCP p. 173
Isaiah 52:13-53:13
Hebrews 10:1-25
John 18:33-19:37

Black, Purple or Bare

8 April - Easter Day

BCP p. 182
Daniel 3:8-25
Colossians 3:1-11
John 20:1-10

(At a second service: Epistle and Gospel on p. 184)
2 Timothy 2:8-14a
Mark 16:1-7

White

We pray for all Christians throughout the world celebrating the Resurrection of Christ this day.

15 April - Easter 1

BCP p. 190
Ezekiel 37:1-10
1 John 5:4-12
John 20:19-23

White

The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Makato Uematsu Primate of The Nippon Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of St. George, Prince Albert; The Venerable Andrew Hoskin,

Special Requests: The ministry of reconciliation

22 April - Easter 2

BCP p. 191
Ezekiel 34:11-23
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:11-16

White

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East The Most Revd Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis President Bishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East & Bishop in Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa

The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Lay Readers: The Rev’d Chris Harper, Warden , Mrs. Theresa Sanderson, President

The Mission of Cumberland House: Good Shepherd, Cumberland House; the Rev’d Park Buck, Priest-in-Charge, the Rev’d Lloyd Young

Special Requests: Lay Readers and special requests

Mothers, Mothers’ Associations, pre– and post-natal clinics, women in childbirth, single parent families

29 April - Easter 3

BCP p. 193
Isaiah 40:25-31
1 Peter 2:11-17
John 16:16-22

White

The Anglican Church of Kenya The Most Revd Dr Eliud Wabukala Primate and Archbishop of All Kenya

The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Anglican Church Women (ACW) Mrs. Carol Pryznyk, President.

Special Requests: For those who work in the communications industries, in television, film & radio.

6 May - Easter 4

BCP p. 194
Job 19:21-27b
James 1:17-21
John 16:5-15

White

The Anglican Church of Korea The Most Revd Paul Kim Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea and Bishop of Seoul

Council of the North The Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior Bishop Barbara Andrews

The Church in our Diocese: For renewal in the Church; for evangelism in our Diocese and in our parishes.

Special Requests: Social Workers and Counseling Agencies.

13 May - Rogation Sunday

BCP p.196
Joel 2:21-27
James 1:22-27
John 16:23-33

White

The Church of the Province of Melanesia The Most Revd David Vunagi Archbishop of Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia

The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Nipawin: St. John’s Nipawin; the Rev’d James Barlow

Special Requests: Mothers, Mothers’ Associations, pre– and post-natal clinics, women in childbirth, single parent families

Farmers, agricultural service workers; for good weather and a good harvest this year

17 May - Ascension Day

BCP p. 201
2 Kings 2:9-15
Acts 1:1-11
Mark 16:14-20

White

20 May - Sunday after Ascension

BCP p. 203
Isaiah 32:14-20
1 Peter 4:7-11
John 15:26-16:4a

At Holy Communion the use of the Collect for the Queen, page 70, would be most appropriate as well as the signing of God Save the Queen after the last Hymn

White

Pray for the Anglican Communion around the world

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Arborfield/Hudson Bay: (Church of the Ascension, Arborfield; St. Patrick’s, Hudson Bay) The Rev’d Steven Page and the Rev’d Julie Golding Page, Priests-in-Charge.

Special Requests: For Bishop McAllister College and Seminary, Kyogera, Uganda and the Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries

27 May - Pentecost (Whitsunday)

BCP p. 204
(Ten Commandments)
Joel 2:28-32
Acts 2:1-11
John 14:15-27

Red

La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico The Most Revd Carlos Touche-Porter Presiding Bishop of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico & Bishop of Mexico

The Church in our Diocese: For Spiritual Renewal

Special Requests: For a renewal in Discipleship in our Diocese and in our Parishes.

3 June - Trinity Sunday

BCP p. 214
Isaiah 6:1-8
Revelation 4:1-11
John 3:1-15

White

Connor - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd Alan Francis Abernethy

The Council of the North: The Diocese of Moosonee

The Church in our Diocese: Stanley Mission: Holy Trinity, Stanley Mission; The Rev’d Richard Custer, the Rev’d Morris McKenzie

Brabant Lake; The Mission of Holy Trinity, Prince Albert, and Holy Trinity, Sturgeon Valley

Special Requests: For committees and individuals responsible for Christian teaching and doctrine

10 June - Trinity 1

BCP p. 217
2 Samuel 9:6-13
I John 4:7-21
Luke 16:19-31

Green

The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma) The Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Meadow Lake/Loon Lake: (Holy Trinity, Meadow Lake; St. George’s, Loon Lake; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Meadow Lake; the Rev’d Robert Stringer, Priest-in-Charge

Special Requests: For the homeless and those who minister to them

17 June - Trinity 2

BCP p. 219
Proverbs 9:1-10
I John 3:13-24
Luke 14:15-24

Green

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh Metropolitan & Primate of all Nigeria & Bishop of Abuja

The Church in our Diocese: Good Shepherd, Turtleford (St. John, Livelong, St. Faith, Spruce Lake, Mervin & Edam); the Rev’d Canon Don Skinner, Priest in Charge

Special Requests: For conservation groups and those who work for the preservation and care of the environment; for those who work in our national and provincial parks.

24 June - Nativity of St John the Baptist (Trinity 3)

BCP p. 278 (2nd Collect p. 221)
Isaiah 40.1-11
1 John 1.1-4
Luke 1:57-80

White

The Church of North India (United) The Most Revd Dr Philip Marandih Moderator of CNI & Bishop of Patna

The Church in our Diocese: The Edward Ahenakew Chapel, Prince Albert; the Rt. Rev’d Michael Hawkins, Diocesan Bishop

Special Requests: For all Vacation Bible Schools in the Diocese,

1 July - Trinity 4, (Octave Day of St John the Baptist)

BCP p. 223 (2nd Collect p.281) OR BCP p.281 (2nd Collect p.281)

Numbers 6:22-27            OR    Numbers 6.22-27
Romans 8.13-23              OR       1 Peter 2.11-17
Luke 6.36-42                   OR            St. Mathew 22.16-22

The Collect for Canada, p.278, as well as the Thanksgivings , p. 59, and the singing of O Canada after the last hymn would be most appropriate on this day

White

The Church of Pakistan (United) The Most Revd Samuel Azariah Bishop of Raiwind & Moderator of the Church of Pakistan

The Council of the North: The Diocese of the Yukon; Bishop Larry Robertson

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Sucker River: St. Peter’s, Sucker River,

The Mission of Deschambault: St. Peter’s Deschambault; the Rev’d Rachel Custer

Special Requests: For Elizabeth, Queen of Canada; for Governor-General David Johnston; for Stephen Harper; the Prime Minister; for all Members of Parliament

8 July - Trinity 5

BCP p. 224
1 Kings 19:19-21
I Peter 3:8-15a
Luke 5:1-11

Green

The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea The Most Revd Joseph Kopapa Archbishop of Papua New Guinea & Bishop of Popondota

The Church in our Diocese: The Ministry of Camp Okema and the Okema Society, Mr. William Johnson, Chairman

Special Requests: For those who work in the fishing industry; for mine, oil and gas workers

15 July - Trinity 6

BCP p. 226
1 Samuel 26:7-23
Romans 6:3-11
Luke 6:27-36

Green

The Episcopal Church in the Philippines The Most Revd Edward Pacyaya Malecdan Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines

The Church in our Diocese: The ministry of our National Anglican Indigenous Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald

Special Requests: The terminally ill and for those ministering to them

22 July - St Mary Magdalene, (Trinity 7)

BCP p. 286 (2nd Collect p. 228)
Zephaniah 3.14-20
Acts 13:27-31
John 20:11-18

White

L'Eglise Episcopal au Rwanda The Most Revd Dr Onesphore Rwaje Archbishop of L'Eglise Episcopal au Rwanda and Bishop of Gasabo

The Church in our Diocese: The Fort Pitt and Onion Lake Missions: (Holy Trinity, Deer Creek; Christ Church, Frenchman Butte; All Saints’, Fort Pitt; Sir Jeffrey Paul Chapel, Onion Lake; St. James’, Thunderchild; Church of the Nativity, Frog Lake); The Rev’d Rob Stringer

Special Requests: For workers in banking, financial services & insurance agencies

29 July - Trinity 8

BCP p. 229
Jeremiah 23:16-29
Romans 8:12-17
Matthew 7:15-21

Green

The Scottish Episcopal Church The Most Revd David Chillingworth Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of St Andrew's Dunkeld & Dunblane

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Grandmother’s Bay, St. Philip’s, St. Peter’s; the Rev’d Richard Custer

Special Requests: For artists, craftsmen, musicians and those in the entertainment industry.

5 August - Trinity 9

BCP p. 231
Proverbs 16:1-9
I Corinthians 10:1-17
Luke 16:1-10

Green

Church of the Province of South East Asia The Most Rev’d Dr John Chew Archbishop of South East Asia & Bishop of Singapore

The Council of the North: The Diocese of Saskatchewan; Bishop Michael Hawkins

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Christopher Lake, St. Christopher’s, Christopher Lake; the Rev’d Patricia Martin

Special Requests: For the Province of Saskatchewan: for Brad Wall, Premier and the members of the Provincial Legislature

12 August - Trinity 10

BCP p. 233
Jeremiah 7:1-15
I Corinthians 12:1-11
Luke 19:41-47

Green

The Church of South India (United) The Most Revd Suputhrappa Vasantha Kumar Moderator of the Church of South India and Bishop of Karnataka Central

Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC) and its network of over 120 institutions of higher education, as they continue to explore the potential within the Anglican Communion to serve God and the world more effectively, imaginatively and creatively.

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Little Red: St. James’, Little Red; The Rev’d Beryl Whitecap, Priest in-Charge; the Rev’d Samuel Halkett

Special Requests: For firefighters, ambulance drivers and emergency technicians

19 August - Trinity 11

BCP p. 234
Daniel 9:15-19
I Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 18:9-14

Green

The Church of the Province of Southern Africa The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba

The Church in our Diocese: St. Mary’s Church and Cemetery Prince Albert; the Rev’d Walter Hannam, Chaplain

Special Requests: For the safety of those who travel; for those who work in tourism; for refugees, immigrants and the stranger among us

26 August - Trinity 12

BCP p. 236
Isaiah 29:17-21
2 Corinthians 3:4-9
Mark 7:31-37

Green

Iglesia Anglicana del Cono Sur de America The Most Revd Hector Zavala MuÃ±oz Presiding Bishop of the Southern Cone & Bishop of Chile

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Pelican Narrows: St. Bartholomew’s, Pelican Narrows; (Denare Beach); the Rev’d Canon Angus Sewap, Priest-in-Charge

The Mission of Big Whitefish: Christ Church, Big Whitefish

Special Requests: For those isolated, or ostracized from society; for the lonely.

For those who work in Suicide prevention in our communities, for those struggling with depression

2 September - Trinity 13

BCP p. 237
Zechariah 7:4-10
Galatians 5:16-24
Luke 10:25-37

Green

The Episcopal Church of the Sudan The Most Revd Dr Daniel Deng Bul Yak Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan & Bishop of Juba

The Council of the North: For the fall meeting of the Council of the North

The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Tisdale: St. Matthew’s, Tisdale The Rev. Gethin Edward, Priest-in-Charge.

Special Requests: For safety and justice in the workplace All those who work in service industries; for barbers, hair-stylists, and cosmeticians

9 September - Trinity 14

BCP p. 239
2 Kings 5:9-16
Galatians 5:25-6:5
Luke 17:11-19

Green

The Anglican Church of Tanzania The Most Revd Valentino Mokiwa Archbishop of Tanzania & Bishop of Dar-es-Salaam

The Church in our Diocese: Youth Ministry in our Diocese, Regions and Parishes

Special Requests:All those who work in service industries; for barbers, hair-stylists, and cosmeticians

16 September - Trinity 15

BCP p. 240
Joshua 24:14-25
Galatians 6:11-18
Matthew 6:24-34

Green

The Church of the Province of Uganda The Most Revd Henry Orombi Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala

The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Birch Hills/Muskoday/Kinistino: (St. Mary’s Birch Hills; St. James’, Muskoday; St. George’s, Kinistino; St. Saviour’s; Holy Trinity, Brancepeth; St. Philip’s, Coxby; Church of the Epiphany, Glen Mary); the Rev’d Chris Harper, Rector

Special Requests: Give thanks for our Clergy and their families

23 September - Trinity 16

BCP p. 242
I Kings 17:17-24
Ephesians 3:13-20
Luke 7:11-17

Green

The Episcopal Church in the USA The Most Revd Dr Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop of TEC

The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Archives: Mrs. Rae Benson, Archivist, Mrs. Jackie Hobbs, Assistant Archivist, Mrs. Pauline Bird, Mrs. Caroline McCready and

Special Requests: For those who mourn.

30 September - Trinity 17

BCP p. 244
Proverbs 25:6-14
Ephesians 4:1-6
Luke 14:1-11

Green

The Church in Wales The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff

The Church in our Diocese: For Youth Ministry and Sunday Schools; Participants & leaders of Confirmation classes, Servers’ Guilds, and Youth Groups

Special Requests: For truckers and workers in transport

7 October - Trinity 18

BCP p. 247
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
I Corinthians 1:4-8
Mark 12:28-37

Green

If observed as Harvest Thanksgiving, use:

BCP p. 621 (2nd Collect p. 247)
Isaiah 55:1-12
John 6:27-35

And the colour is White OR

BCP p. 307 (2nd Collect p.247)
Deuteronomy 8.6-11
1 Timothy 2.1-8
Luke 17.11-19

The Church of the Province of West Africa The Most Revd Dr Justice Akrofi Archbishop of West Africa & Bishop of Accra

Council of the North: The Diocese of the Arctic; Bishop Andrew Atogotaaluk

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Weyakwin: St. Michael and All Angels’, Weyakwin; The Ven. Adam Halkett, Priest-in-Charge

Special Requests:

For the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada for the Synod of Saskatchewan and (the Rt. Rev.) Cindy Halmarson their Bishop.

14 October - Trinity 19

BCP p. 249
Genesis 18.23-32
Ephesians 4.17-32
Matthew 9.1-8

Green

The Church in the Province of the West Indies The Most Revd & The Hon Dr John Holder Archbishop of West Indies & Bishop of Barbados

The Church in our Diocese: All Saints, LaRonge;

Special Requests: For all health care workers, for international health services, medical teams, emergency relief and aid teams and police officers

21 October - Trinity 20

BCP p. 250
Proverbs 9:1-6
Ephesians 5:15-20
Matthew 22:1-14

Green

The Church of Ceylon

The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Melfort: All Saints, Melfort; the Rev’d Patricia Langlois, Rector

Special Requests

28 October - St Simon & St Jude the Apostles (Trinity 21)

BCP p. 297 (2nd Collect p. 252)
Isaiah 28.9-16
Revelation 21:10-14 or Jude 1-4
John 14:21-27

Red

Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba

The Church in our Diocese: The James Settee College: The Principal; for all students and teachers; for Vocations to the ordained ministry & religious orders, Students in training for ordained ministry.

Special Requests: For the aged and infirm, for all senior centres and nursing homes.

4 November - Trinity 22, in the Octave of All Saints

BCP p. 254 (2nd Collect p. 299)
Genesis 45.1-7, 15
Philippians 1.3-11
Matthew 18.21-35

White

Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Bermuda - (Bermuda) The Rt Revd Dr Patrick White

The Council of the North: The Diocese of Brandon; Bishop Jim Njegovan

The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of St. David, Prince Albert: St. David’s, Prince Albert; the Rev’d Norbert Haukenfrers, Priest-in-Charge.

Special Requests: Prayer Groups and Fellowships

11 November - Trinity 23, Remembrance Day

BCP p. 256
Isaiah 11.1-10
Philippians 3.17-21
Matthew 22.15-22

Green

The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) Lusitanian Church - (Portugal) The Rt Revd Fernando Soares

The Church in our Diocese: St. Martin’s, Big River, St. Martin’s, Briarlea

Special Requests: The Canadian Armed Forces & its Chaplains; the Royal Canadian Legion & its Chaplains

For nations torn by war and civil strife; for soldiers in combat situations; for prisoners of war

18 November - Trinity 24

BCP p. 257
Isaiah 55:6-11
Colossians 1:3-12
Matthew 9:18-26

Green

The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Fort á la Corne: St. Stephen’s, the Rev’d Wilfred Sanderson, St. Luke’s; the Rev’d Martha Stonestand

25 November - Sunday Next Before Advent

BCP p. 259
Jeremiah 23.5-8
I Thesselonians 5.1-11
John 1.35-45

Green

The Church in the Falkland Islands

The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Leask and Shellbrook: ( All Saints’, Leask; St. Luke’s, Mont Nebo; Christ Church, Canwood; Holy Trinity, Silver Grove; Mistawasis Reserve; St. Andrew’s Shellbrook, St. Martin’s, Briarlea) The Rev. Stephen Harnish,

Special Requests: For all church Choirs, Organists and Musicians.

2 December - Advent 1

BCP p. 95
Micah 4.1-7
Romans 13.8-14
Matthew 21.1-13

The Ten Commandments (p. 68) the Litany (p.30) and the Exhortations (page 89 at Communion, page 90 at Morning Prayer) should be used in Advent.

Purple

Katsina - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonathan Bamaiyi

Council of the North The Diocese of Athabasca, Bishop Fraser Lawton

The Church in our Diocese: Christ Church, Spiritwood; Pastor Doug Miner, St. Paul’s, Timberland/Leoville; The Mission of Hall Lake: the Archdeacon MacKay Chapel

Special Requests: For Postal Workers and all who work in communications.

(Forms for lighting the Advent Wreath which emphasize the Bible readings for each day are available from the Synod Office)

9 December - Advent 2

BCP p. 97 (2nd Collect p. 95)
2 Kings 22.8-10 & 23.1-3
Romans 15.4-13
Luke 21.25-33

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Kigezi - (Uganda) The Rt Revd George Katwesigye

The Church in our Diocese: For a renewal in Bible reading and study in our Parishes.

Special Requests: The Canadian Bible Society; Wycliffe Bible Translators; all organizations dedicated to the publishing, translation and distribution of the Scriptures

16 December - Advent 3

BCP p. 99 (2nd Collect p. 95)
Isaiah 35.1-10
1 Corinthians 4.1-5
Matthew 11.2-10

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Kisangani - (Congo) The Rt Revd Lambert Botolome

The Church in our Diocese: Vocations to Ministry, Lay and Ordained

Special Requests: For Peace in the World; for all organizations devoted to the cause of peace and justice among the nations

23 December - Advent 4

BCP p. 102 (2nd Collect p. 95)
Isaiah 40.1-11
Philippians 4:4-7
John 1:19-29

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Koforidua (Ghana) - (West Africa) The Rt Revd Francis Quashie

The Church in our Diocese: the Mission of Shoal Lake: St. Thomas’, Shoal Lake; the Rev’d Gerald Bear, Priest -in -Charge

Special Requests: For the safety of those who travel during the holiday season.

24 December - Christmas Eve

BCP p. 104      OR              BCP p.107
Collect p.104       OR              Collect p.104
Isaiah 9:2-7      OR              Isaiah 9.2-7
Hebrews 1:1-12 OR     Titus 2.11-15
John 1:1-14       OR    Luke 2.1-14

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Special Requests: For those who are separated from their families; for those who mourn at this season; for the poor and needy, the lonely, the sick and shut-in and those who minister to them; for the homeless.

25 December - Christmas Day

BCP p. 107       OR     BCP p. 104
Collect p.104             Collect p.104
Isaiah 9:2-7               Isaiah 9.2-7
Titus 2.11-15         Hebrews 1.1-12
Luke 2.1-14               John 1.1-14

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30 December - Sunday After Christmas Day

BCP p. 113
Isaiah 12:1-6
Galatians 4:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25

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Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Bolly Lapok Assistant Bishop of Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Aeries Sumping

Council of the North The Diocese of Athabasca Bishop Fraser Lawton

The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Red Earth: St. Stephen’s, Red Earth: The Rev’d Rita Nawakayas, Priest-in-Charge

Special Requests: For all religious orders