2011 Cycle of Prayer

Diocese of Saskatchewan Cycle of Prayer for 2011

 Please pray daily for

• Michael, our Bishop

(At Prayer Book Holy Communion (page 75) only “Michael our Bishop’ should be mentioned.  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
• The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada:  Cynthia (Halmarson), Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod
• (The Most Rev.) Albert (Thevenot), Roman Catholic Bishop of Prince Albert

1 January - Octave Day of Christmas

BCP p. 115
Genesis 17:3-10
Isaiah 9:2-7
Luke 2:15-21

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News Story Submission Form

We have prepared a simple form to help you submit your stories.

For the MS Word form, click here.

For the pdf form, click here. 

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Administrative Forms for Clergy

Click here to download the Annual Study Leave form.

Click here to download the Vacation Information form.

Click here to download the Request for Episcopal Visit form.

2010 Cycle of Prayer

Diocese of Saskatchewan Cycle of Prayer 2010

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Lighting of Advent Wreath - Advent IV

The following may be used for the lighting of the Advent Wreath for Advent IV. Appropriate forms are provided for services using both the BCP and the BAS.

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Lighting of Advent Wreath - Advent III

The following may be used for the lighting of the Advent Wreath for Advent III. Appropriate forms are provided for services using both the BCP and the BAS.

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Lighting of Advent Wreath - Advent II

The following may be used for the lighting of the Advent Wreath for Advent II. Appropriate forms are provided for services using both the BCP and the BAS.

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Lighting of Advent Wreath - Advent I

The following may be used for the lighting of the Advent Wreath for Advent I. Appropriate forms are provided for services using both the BCP and the BAS.

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Nomination forms for the Order of Saskatchewan

Nomination forms for the Order of Saskatchewan can be downloaded by clicking here (PDF).

Cree-English Hymn Chart

A handy resource for bilingual services, this chart coordinates the hymn numbers in the Cree Hymn Book (1891 MacKay translation) & the 1938 Blue Hymn Book.  Since there is no music edition of the Cree Hymn Book, it is especially useful for Cree musicians who own a music edition of the 1938 English-language book.

To download the chart in Microsoft Word format, click here.

The Private Prayers of a Priest (Secreta)

The following traditional prayers for priests are gathered here for the benefit of those preparing for ordination.  They were edited by Archdeacon Michael Averyt.

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Application form for a Lay Reader's License

Here is a form which parish clergy can use to apply for licenses for their lay readers.   Click here. (PDF).

Council of the North brochure

To see a copy of the Council of the North brochure in .PDF format, click here.  It's a great tool with which to promote the ministry of the Council!  You can also check out the Council of the North website.  Printed copies of the brochure are available for free from Ms. Fiona Brownlea.

Documents relating to the settlement concerning residential schools made between the Government of Canada and Roman Catholic Entities

For those seeking a detailed understanding of recent developments.

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The Traditional Sunday Lectionary with Old Testament Supplements

Many parishes prefer the traditional eucharistic lectionary but would like to have Old Testament readings as well. Here is the lectionary from the Book of Common Prayer with suggested Old Testament readings chosen to accord with its spiritual and doctrinal logic.

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Baptism Preparation Booklet (PDF)

This booklet is intended for families intending to have their children baptized or for individuals who are preparting for Baptism.  It is in PDF format.  To download click here.

Orientation for New Vestry Members

This booklet is a useful resource to vestry members new and old.

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