2010 Cycle of Prayer
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 10:53AM Diocese of Saskatchewan Cycle of Prayer 2010
Please pray daily for:
Michael, Bishop
Please pray weekly for:
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: the Rt. Rev’d Cynthia Halmarson, Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod
The Malabar Independent Syrian Church & Cyril Mar Baselios, its Bishop
The Most Rev. Albert Thevenot, Roman Catholic Bishop of Prince Albert
Please pray monthly for:
Rowan, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Frederick, the Primate of Canada
David, the Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
1 January
Octave Day of Christmas
BCP p. 115
Genesis 17:3-10
Isaiah 9:2-7
Luke 2:15-21
White
International Anglican Family Network (IAFN), serving as a forum for the exchange of information about the challenges facing families in different countries and cultures and the practical work being undertaken by churches and individual Christians.
3 January
Second Sunday After Christmas
Collect and Readings are those for the Octave Day of Christmas
The Anglican Church of Australia The Most Revd Phillip John Aspinall Archbishop of Brisbane & Primate of Australia
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
10 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 Church of Bangladesh The Rt Revd Paul Sishir Sarkar Moderator, Church of Bangladesh & Bishop of Kushtia
The Diocese of Keewatin Bishop David Ashdown
The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Canon Missioner: the Rev’d Canon George Sumner
The Diocesan Canon Theologian: the Rev’d Canon Robert Crouse
Special Requests: Students, teachers, support staff at our day care centres, schools and institutions of higher learning
17 January
Epiphany 2
BCP p. 124
2 Kings 4:1-7
Romans 12:6-16
John 2:1-11
Green
Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil The Most Revd Maurício José Araújo de Andrade Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Brasilia
Special Requests: The unemployed and those who help them to find work.
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Sturgeon Lake: St. Paul’s, Sturgeon Lake:
24 January
Epiphany 3
BCP p. 126
II Kings 5:1-15a
Romans 12.16-21
Matthew 8.l-13
Green
Evening-White
The Church in the World: For the unity of all Christian People. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: For all Christian Churches, For The World Council of Churches
The Patriarchs of the East and the West: Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople; Benedict XVI, Bishop of Rome
The Malabar Independent Syrian Church: Cyril Mar Baselios, Bishop and Metropolitan; Joseph Mar Koorilose, Valiya Metropolitan
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: the Rt Rev’d Cynthia Halmarson, Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod
The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, the Rev’d Rob Stringer
Special Requests: For those suffering persecution for their faith.
31 January
Septugesima
BCP p. 132
Jeremiah 9.23-24
1 Corinthians 9.24-27
Matthew 20.1-16
Green
The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia Aotearoa - (New Zealand) The Most Revd William Brown Turei
The Archdeaconry of Labrador
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Ahtahkakoop: St. Simeon & St. Anna, Ahtahkakoop
Special Requests: The unemployed.
7 February
Sexagesima
BCP p. 134
Amos 8.11-12
2 Corinthians 11.21-31
Luke 8.4-15
Green
The Church of the Province of Central Africa
The Church in our Diocese: the ministries of Churchwardens, Parish Councils and Vestries; Parish Secretaries
14 February
Quinquagesima
BCP p. 136
Isaiah 35.3-7
1 Corinthians 13.1-13
Luke 18.31-43
Green
Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America The Most Revd Martin de Jesus Barahona Primate of IARCA & Bishop of El Salvador
The Church in our Diocese: The Executive, Finance, and Programme Committees of the Diocese; the Canons & Constitution Committee; the Matrimonial Commission
Special Requests: For the Order of St. Luke and Healing Ministries
17 February
Ash Wednesday
BCP p. 138
Joel 2:12-19
James 4:6-11a
Matthew 6: 16-21
Purple
21 February
Lent 1
BCP p. 140 (138)
Genesis 3.1-7
2 Corinthians 6.1-10
Matthew 4.1-11
Purple
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.
Provincede L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo The Most Revd Henry Kahwa Isingoma Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Boga
Council of the North: The Diocese of Caledonia Bishop William Anderson
The Church in our Diocese: The Edward Ahenakew Chapel, Prince Albert; the Rt. Rev’d Michael Hawkins, Diocesan Bishop
Special Requests: For those who struggle with alcoholism and addictions; for the work of Alcoholics Anonymous and all addiction recovery programmes and workers
28 February
Lent 2
BCP p. 143 and Collect on p. 138
Isaiah 45:20-25
1 Thessalonians 4:1-7
Matthew 15:21-28
Purple
The Church of England The Most Revd Rowan Douglas Williams Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of St. David, Prince Albert: St. David’s, Prince Albert; St. John’s, Royal; the Rev’d Norbert Haukenfrers, Priest-in-Charge.
Special Requests: The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, Prayer Groups
7 March
Lent 3
BCP p. 145 and Collect on p. 138
Jeremiah 26:1-15
Ephesians 5:1-14
Luke 11:14-26
Purple
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Hong Kong Island - (Hong Kong) The Most Revd Paul Kwong
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: For Peace in the World; for the United Nations and all organizations devoted to the cause of peace and justice between nations
14 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 Gerald James (Ian) Ernest Archbishop, Province of the Indian Ocean & Bishop of Mauritius
The Church in our Diocese: St. Alban’s Cathedral: For the Very Rev. Kenneth Davis.
Special Requests: For the hungry and impoverished; for the work of the Primate’s Relief and Development Fund; for food banks and all who minister to the poor.
21 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 Ligurgical Consulation its participants and secretary, as they resource, promote and strengthen the worshipping life of the Communion.
The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Tisdale: St. Matthew’s, Tisdale For God’s guidance in finding a new Rector.
Special Requests: For the work of the South American Missionary Society
28 March
Palm Sunday
BCP p. 150
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.
Zechariah 9:9-12
Phillipians 2:5-11
Matthew 27:1-54
Red
Bishop of Jerusalem Bishop of Jerusalem - (Middle East) The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani
The Diocese of Quebec; Bishop Dennis Drainville
The Church in our Diocese: For all A.C.W groups and all women’s groups
Special Requests: We pray for all who do not yet know Christ and all who need to be renewed in his service.
1 April
Maundy Thursday
In the morning: BCP p. 169
Exodus 12:1-4
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Luke 23:1-49
Red or Purple
Exodus 12:1-4
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Luke 3.1-49
White
The Church in our Diocese: The Priests of our Diocese
Special Requests: For ministries of healing.
2 April
Good Friday
BCP p. 173
Isaiah 52:13-53:13
Hebrews 10:1-25
John 18:33-19:37
Black
4 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)
Daniel 3:8-25
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.
11 April
Easter 1
BCP p. 190
Ezekiel 37:1-10
1 John 5:4-12
John 20:19-23
White
The Church of Ireland The Most Revd Alan Edwin Thomas Harper Primate of All Ireland & Archbishop of Armagh
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: Our missionaries at home and abroad; for the ministry of reconciliation
18 April
Easter 2
BCP p. 191
Ezekiel 34:11-23
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:11-16
White
The Nippon Sei Kai (the Anglican Communion in Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu Primate of The Nippon Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido
The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Lay Readers: The Rev’d Chris Harper, Warden , Mrs. Theresa Sanderson, President
The Mission of St. George, Prince Albert; the Rev’d Dr. David Smith, Priest-in-Charge
Special Requests: For ranchers, shepherds, dairy and pig farmers and all who keep livestock
25 April
(Easter 3)
St. Mark the Evangelist
BCP p. 272 (2nd Collect 193)
Proverbs 15.28-33
Ephesians 4.11-16
Mark 13.1-10
Red
The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and 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 Mission of Cumberland House: Good Shepherd, Cumberland House; the Rev’d Park Buck, Priest-in-Charge
The Diocesan Anglican Church Women (ACW): Mrs. Carol Pryznyk, President.
Special Requests: For those who work in the communications industries, in television, film & radio.
2 May
Easter 4
BCP p. 194
Job 19:21-27b
James 1:17-21
John 16:5-15
White
The Anglican Church of Kenya The Most Revd Eliud Wabukala Archbishop of Kenya & Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese
The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Turtle River: Good Shepherd, Turtleford; St. John’s Livelong; St. Faith’s, Spruce Lake, Bissell Memorial, Glaslyn; The United-Anglican Church, Mervin; Trinity United-Anglican Church, Edam; The Rev’d Canon Donald Skinner
Special Requests: For our homes and families; for the ministry of parents, grandparents & foster parents
9 May
Rogation Sunday
BCP p.196
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.
Joel 2:21-27
James 1:22-27
John 16:23-33
White
The Church in the World: The Anglican Church of of Korea The Rt Revd Solomon Jongmo Yoon Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of Korea & Bishop of Busan
The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Nipawin: St. John’s Nipawin and All Saints’, White Fox; the Rev’d Richard Hetke, Rector
Special Requests: 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
13 May
Ascension Day
BCP p. 201
II Kings 2:9-15
Acts 1:1-11
Mark 16:14-20
White
16 May
Sunday after Ascension
BCP p. 203
Isaiah 32:14-20
1 Peter 4:7-11
John 15:26-16:4a
White
The Church in the World: The Anglican Communion and its unity
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 the ministry of healing; for health care workers, doctors and nurses; for the physically handicapped, and the mentally ill.
23 May
Pentecost (Whitsunday)
BCP p. 204
Ten Commandments
Joel 2:28-32
Acts 2:1-11
John 14:15-27
Red
The Church in the World: For renewal in the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Church in our Diocese: For our Diocese of Saskatchewan: The Right Reverend Michael Hawkins
Our rural parishes
Special Requests: For renewal in the Church; for evangelism in our Diocese and in our parishes.
30 May
Trinity Sunday
BCP p. 214
Isaiah 6:1-8
Revelation 4:1-11
John 3:1-15
White
The Church in the World: The Church of the Province of Melanesia The Most Revd David Vunagi Archbishop of Melanesia and bishop of Central Melanesia
The Council of the North: The Diocese of Moosonee
The Church in our Diocese: Stanley Mission: Holy Trinity, Stanley Mission; Brabant Lake
The Mission of Holy Trinity, Prince Albert, Roger Bird Catechist, and Holy Trinity, Sturgeon Valley
Special Requests: For committees and individuals responsible for Christian teaching and doctrine
6 June
Trinity 1
BCP p. 217
II Samuel 9:6-13
I John 4:7-21
Luke 16:19-31
Green
The Church in the World: 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: The Mission of Meadow Lake/Loon Lake: Holy Trinity, Meadow Lake; St. George’s, Loon Lake; the Ministikwan Reserve; St. Philip’s, Medstead; the Rev’d Robert Stringer, Priest-in-Charge
Special Requests: For the destitute; for street people and those who minister to them; for the lonely and isolated
13 June
Trinity 2
BCP p. 219
Proverbs 9:1-10
I John 3:13-24
Luke 14:15-24
Green
The Church in the World: The Anglican 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 Rev’d Joanne Beacon, Diocesan Chaplain to the Prince Albert Federal Penitentiary and the Prison Ministry Team
Special Requests: Federal and Provincial prisons; youth detention centres; healing lodges; the police and parole officers, prisoner and victim support services
For restaurant workers and those in the food and hospitality industry
20 June
Trinity 3
BCP p. 221
II Chronicles 33:9-13
I Peter 5:5-11
Luke 15:1-10
Green
The Church in the World: The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) The Most Revd Peter Jasper Akinola Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria and Bishop of Abuja
The Church in our Diocese: The ministry of Evangelistic outreach programmes in our Diocese
Special Requests: For all Vacation Bible Schools in the Diocese, Social Workers and Counseling Agencies.
27 June
Trinity 4
BCP p. 223
Numbers 6:22-27
Romans 8:18-23
Luke 6:36-42
White (Red)
The Church in the World: The Church of North India (United) The Most Revd Purely Lyngdoh Moderator, CNI & Bishop of North East India
The Council of the North: The Diocese of the Yukon; For the election of a new Bishop
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Sucker River: St. Peter’s, Sucker River, The Rev. Richard Custer
The Mission of Deschambault: St. Peter’s Deschambault; the Rev’d Rachel Custer
Special Requests: For Elizabeth, Queen of Canada; for Governor-General Michaëlle Jean; for Stephen Harper; the Prime Minister; for all Members of Parliament
4 July
Trinity 5
BCP p. 224
I Kings 19:19-21
I Peter 3:8-15a
Luke 5:1-11
Green
The Church in the World: The Church of Pakistan United The Rt Revd Samuel Azariah Moderator, Church of Pakistan & Bishop of Raiwind
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
11 July
Trinity 6
BCP p. 226
I Samuel 26:7-23
Romans 6:3-11
Luke 6:27-36
Green
The Church in the World: The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea The Most Revd James Simon Ayong Archbishop of Papua New Guinea & Bishop of Aipo Rongo
The Church in our Diocese: The ministry of our National Anglican Indigenous Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald
Special Requests: Those suffering from cancer, AIDS and other serious diseases; for those ministering to them
18 July
Trinity 7
BCP p. 228
I Kings 17:8-16
Romans 6:17-23
Mark 8:1-10a
Green
The Church in the World: Episcopal Church in the Philippines, the Rt. Rev. Edward Malecdan
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
Special Requests: For Bishop McAllister College, Kyogera, Uganda and the Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries
25 July
(Trinity 8)
St. James the Apostle
BCP p. 288 (2nd Collect p.229)
I Kings 19.9-18
Acts 11.27-12.3a
Mark 10.32-40
Red
The Church in the World: L 'Eglise Episcopal du Rwanda The Most Revd Emmanuel Musaba Kolini Archbishop of Rwanda & Bishop of Kigali
The Council of the North: The Diocese of Saskatchewan; Bishop Michael Hawkins
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Grandmother’s Bay, St. Philip’s, St. Peter’s, The Rev. Richard Custer
Special Requests: For artists, craftsmen, musicians and those in the entertainment industry.
1 August
Trinity 9
BCP p. 231
Proverbs 16:1-9
I Corinthians 10:1-17
Luke 16:1-10
Green
The Church in the World: The Scottish Episcopal Church The Most Revd David Robert Chillingworth Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Christopher Lake, St. Christopher’s, Christopher Lake; the Rev’d Tracey Lloyd-Smith, Priest-in-Charge
Special Requests: For workers in banking, financial services & insurance agencies
For the Province of Saskatchewan: for Brad Wall, Premier and the members of the Provincial Legislature
8 August
Trinity 10
BCP p. 233
Jeremiah 7:1-15
I Corinthians 12:1-11
Luke 19:41-47
Green
The Church in the World: The Church of the Province of South East Asia The Most Revd Dr John Chew Archbishop of South East Asia & Bishop of Singapore
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Little Red: St. James’, Little Red; The Rev’d Beryl Whitecap, Deacon-in-Charge
The Saskatchewan Anglican: Mr. Fred Stephens, editor, Steven Page and Julie Golding Page, our Diocesan Editors
Special Requests: For firefighters, ambulance drivers and emergency technicians
15 August
Trinity 11
BCP p. 234
Daniel 9:15-19
I Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 18:9-14
Green
The Church in the World: The Church of South India (United) The Most Revd John Wilson Gladstone Moderator, Church of South India & Bishop of South Kerala
The Church in our Diocese: St. Mary’s Church, Prince Albert; the Rev’d Walter Hannam, Chaplain
Special Requests: For those isolated, or ostracized from society; for the lonely.
22 August
Trinity 12
BCP p. 236
Isaiah 29:17-21
2 Corinthians 3:4-9
Mark 7:31-37
Green
The Church in the World: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa The Most Revd Thabo Cecil Makgoba Archbishop of Capetown
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 the ministry of healing: for health care workers, doctors and nurses; for the physically handicapped, the mentally ill.
Scientists and medical researchers.
29 August
Trinity 13
BCP p. 237
Zechariah 7:4-10
Galatians 5:16-24
Luke 10:25-37
Green
The Church in the World: Iglesia Anglicana del Cono Sur de America The Most Revd Gregory James Venables Presiding Bishop of the Southern Cone & Bishop of Argentina
The Council of the North: For the fall meeting of the Council of the North
The Church in our Diocese:The Regional Deans: the Rev’d Rob Stringer (Turtleford); the Rev’d Canon David Smith (Prince Albert); the Rev’d Richard Hetke (Melfort)
Special Requests: All those who work in service industries; for barbers, hair-stylists, and cosmeticians
For those isolated, or ostracized from society; for the lonely.
5 September
Trinity 14
BCP p. 239
2 Kings 5:9-16
Galatians 5:25-6:5
Luke 17:11-19
Green
The Church in the World: The Episcopal Church of the Sudan The Most Revd Daniel Deng Bul Yak Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan & Bishop of Juba
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Big Whitefish: Christ Church, Big Whitefish
Special Requests: For the safety of those who travel; for those who work in tourism; for refugees, immigrants and the stranger among us
Special Requests: That all may have work; for safety in the workplace; for healthy relationships between management and unions; for all who are obliged to leave their families to make a living
12 September
Trinity 15
BCP p. 240
Joshua 24:14-25
Galatians 6:11-18
Matthew 6:24-34
Green
The Church in the World: The Anglican Church of Tanzania The Most Revd Valentino Mokiwa Archbishop of Tanzania & Bishop of Dar-es-Salaam
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: For the homeless, the ministry of community shelters and rescue missions; for those affected by fire, drought, flood or natural disaster
19 September
Trinity 16
BCP p. 242
I Kings 17:17-24
Ephesians 3:13-20
Luke 7:11-17
Green
The Church in the World: The Anglican Church of the Province of Uganda The Most Revd Henry Luke Orombi Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala
The Church in our Diocese: The Diocesan Archives: Mrs. Rae Benson, Archivist, Mrs. Jackie Hobbs, Assistant Archivist, Mrs. Pauline Bird & Mrs. Caroline McCready and Mrs. Marlene Payton
Special Requests: For those who mourn.
26 September
Trinity 17
BCP p. 244
Proverbs 25:6-14
Ephesians 4:1-6
Luke 14:1-11
Green
The Church in the World: The Episcopal Church (US Based) The Most Revd Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the USA
The Council of the North: The Diocese of the Arctic; Bishop Andrew Atogotaaluk
The Church in our Diocese: For Youth Ministry and Sunday Schools; Participants & leaders of Confirmation classes, servers’ guilds, youth groups, and the Scouting Movement
Special Requests: For truckers and workers in transport
3 October
Trinity 18
BCP p. 247
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
I Corinthians 1:4-8
Mark 12:28-37
Green
The Church in the World: The Church in Wales The Most Revd Dr. Barry Cennydd Morgan Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff
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 international health services, medical teams, emergency relief and aid teams and police officers
10 October
Trinity 19
BCP p. 249
Genesis 18.23-32
Ephesians 4.17-32
Matthew 9.1-8
Red
(If observed as Harvest Thanksgiving: BCP p. 621; the colour is white)
The Church in the World: The Church of the Province of West Africa The Most Revd Justice Ofei Akrofi Archbishop of West Africa & Bishop of Accra
The Church in our Diocese: Thanksgiving for God’s blessings to our Diocese in the past year
Special Requests: For all farmers and ranchers, that all may give thanks for the blessings of harvest
17 October
Trinity 20
BCP p. 250
Proverbs 9:1-6
Ephesians 5:15-20
Matthew 22:1-14
Green
Eve: Red
The Church in the World: The Church in the Province of the West Indies Vacant Archbishop, Church in the Province of the West Indies
The Church in our Diocese: The Retired Clergy of the Diocese: (The Rev’ds Glen Ash, Leonard Bird, Murdock Charles, Allan Ferguson, Howard Green, Ken Lyons, Doreen Becker, Trevor Wright; the Ven. Don Wooten)
Diocesan Clergy on Leave: (The Rev’s Elias Ballantyne, James Isbister)
Special Requests: For workers in the forest industry, merchants and retail workers
24 October
Trinity 21
BCP p. 252
Genesis 32.24-31
Ephesians 6.10-20
John 4.46-54
Green
The Church in the World: The office of the Anglican Observer at the United Nations, New York, and the Anglican UN Advisory team in Geneva, as they strengthen the mission of the Communion by conveying Anglican concerns to the UN and Governments, and keeping Anglicans informed about international initiatives.the office of the Anglican Observer at the United Nations, New York, and the Anglican UN Advisory team in Geneva, as they strengthen the mission of the Communion by conveying Anglican concerns to the UN and Governments, and keeping Anglicans informed about international initiatives.
The Council of the North: The Diocese of Brandon; Bishop Jim Njegovan
The Church in our Diocese: The James Settee College: The Principal; for all students and teachers
Vocations to the ordained ministry & religious orders, Students in training for ordained ministry.
Special Requests: For the aged and infirm; for health professionals and volunteers supporting and caring for the aged at home and in senior centers
31 October
Trinity 22
BCP p. 254
Genesis 45:1-7, 15
Philippians 1:3-11
Matthew 18:21-35
Green
Eve: White
The Church in the World: The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
The Church in our Diocese: Mission of MacDowall and St. Louis: St. Stephen’s MacDowall and Emmanuel, St. Louis
The Diocesan Chancellor: His Honour Judge Hugh Harradance
Special Requests: Judges, lawyers and all who work in the legal system
7 November
Trinity 23
In Octave of All Saints
BCP p. 256 (2nd Collect p.299)
Isaiah 11:1-10
Philippians 3:17-21
Matthew 22:15-22
White
The Church in the World: Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba
The Church in our Diocese: The Parish of Melfort: All Saints, Melfort; the Rev’d David Chapman, Rector
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
14 November
Trinity 24
BCP p. 257
Isaiah 11.1-10
Colossians 1.3-
Matthew 9.18-
Green
The Church in the World: Katsina - (Province of Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonathan Sani Bamaiyi
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of La Ronge: All Saints’, La Ronge; the Rt. Rev’d Charles Arthurson; the Rev’d Gary Smalldon, Assistant Priest
Special Requests: Church Choirs, organists & musicians
21 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 World: Bermuda (Extra Provincial to Canterbury) Bermuda - (Bermuda) The Rt Revd Patrick White
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, St. Martins, Big River
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.
28 November
Advent 1
BCP p. 95
Micah 4.1-7
Romans 13.8-14
Matthew 21.1-13
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
The Church in the World: Kimberley & Kuruman - (South Africa) The Rt Revd Oswald Peter Patrick Swartz
The Church in our Diocese: Christ Church, Spiritwood; 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.
5 December
Advent 2
BCP p. 97 (2nd Collect p. 95)
II Kings 22.8-10 & 23.1-3
Romans 15.4-13
Luke 21.25-33
Purple
The Church in the World: The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) Lusitanian Church - (Portugal) The Rt Revd Fernando Soares
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
12 December
Advent 3
BCP p. 99 (2nd Collect p. 95)
Isaiah 35.1-10
1 Corinthians 4.1-5
Matthew 11.2-10
Purple
The Church in the World: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain - (Spain) The Rt Revd Carlos López-Lozano
The Church in our Diocese: Vocations to Ministry, Lay and Ordans
Special Requests: For Peace on Earth
19 December
Advent 4
BCP p. 102 (2nd Collect p. 95)
Isaiah 40.1-11
Phillipians 4:4-7
John 1:19-29
Purple
The Church in the World: The Falkland Islands (Extra Provincial to Canterbury) Falkland Islands (Parish of) - (Falkland Islands) The Revd Dr. Richard Hines
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
Isaiah 9:2-7
Hebrews 1:1-12
John 1:1-14
White
Special Requests: For those who are separated from their families; for the poor and needy, the lonely, the sick and shut-in and those who minister to them; for street people, shelters, and other charities at home and abroad
25 December
Christmas Day
BCP 104 (or Epistle and Gospel on p. 107 if there was a service Christmas Eve)
Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-15
Luke 2:1-14
White
Special Requests: For those who are separated from their families, for the poor and needy, the lonely, the sick and shut-in and those who minister to them; for street people, shelters, and other charities at home and abroad
26 December
The Feast of St. Stephen the Martyr
BCP p. 108, (2nd Collect p.104)
Acts 7.55-60
Matthew 23.34-39
White
The Church in the World: For churches throughout the world bearing the name of St. Stephen
The Church in our Diocese: The Mission of Red Earth: St. Stephen’s, Red Earth: The Rev’d Rita Nawakayas, Priest-in-Charge
The Mission of Fort á la Corne: St. Stephen’s, the Rev’d Wilfred Sanderson, St. Luke’s; the Rev’d Martha Stonestand
Special Requests: For all religious orders
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