Diocesan prayer diary

Diocesan Prayer Diary October 2021

Page 1

Day 1

Diocesan Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki

Diocesan Ministries

Vacant (Diocesan Chief Executive) Alison Dalmazzone (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby)

National Church Diocese of Adelaide (Abp Geoff Smith, Bps Denise Ferguson,

Tim Harris and Chris McLeod)

Parishes, schools and agencies of the Diocese

The Cathedral Katherine Bowyer and David (The Dean) David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Adamstown Chris Bird and Meri All Saints ANeW Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Rebecca Bishop, Sam Broadfoot, Kate Rogers and Amy Soutter - Ministry Assistants

Wider Community Prime Minister and Cabinet

The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples

Page 2

Day 2


Peter Stuart and Nicki

Diocesan Ministries

Sonia Roulston (Assistant Bishop – Inland Episcopate) Charlie Murry and Melissa (Assistant Bishop – Coastal Episcopate)

Wider Church Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay (Bp Anthony Randazzo, the

Clergy and people)

National Church Diocese of Armidale (Bishop Rod Chiswell)


Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (NASC) Sue Bain (Principal) Mark Thornton (Child, Youth and Family Worker) Hamilton Cathedral clergy Hospital Chaplaincies Roger Zohrab and Kathy – John Hunter Hospital

Wider Community Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Cabinet

The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.

Page 3

Day 3


Diocesan Ministries

Arthur Copeman and Anabelle (Archdeacon of Newcastle) Rod Bower (Archdeacon for Justice Ministries and Chaplaincy) Kate Bernardino (Information Administrator)

Wider Church

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (Fr Andrew Doohan – Vicar General, Clergy and people)

National Church Australian Defence Force Chaplaincy (Bp Grant Dibden) Parishes, schools and agencies of the Diocese

Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School (NASC) Deborah Clancy (Principal) Matt Shorten and Annette, Peter Oates and Deborah (Chaplains) Kotara South Zeb McKrell and Josephine Lambton Kate Heath and James Merewether Stuart Smith and Joanne The Ministry Team

Wider Community Local Federal Members of Parliament


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Day 4


Diocesan Ministries

Glen Cousins (Executive Director – Finance) Jane Dumsa, Terese Innes, and Megan Moffat (Accounting and Finance) Zoe Williams (Anglican Savings & Development Fund) Rebecca Hudson (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

The Church of the Province of South East Asia

National Church Diocese of Ballarat (Bp Garry Weatherill)


Manning Valley Anglican College (NASC) Darren Parkes (Principal) Greg Anderson (Chaplain) MICA Ministries Mark Cooper and Jo Mission to Seafarers Garry Dodd and Paula (Port Chaplain) Matthew Couch (Lay Chaplain) Newcastle St John’s Kimberly Sawyer Kimbalee Hodges Lyndsey McKenzie – Youth & Children’s Ministry Assistant Mark Thornton – Children Youth & Family Worker

Wider Community Leaders of commerce, business and industry


Page 5

Day 5


Diocesan Ministries

Gerard Bowen (Executive Director – Asset Management) Property Team Jane Webb (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Church of Bangladesh

The Church of South India (United)

National Church Diocese of Bathurst (Bp Mark Calder)


Newcastle Grammar School Erica Thomas and John (Head of School) University Chaplaincies Andrew Eaton and Monicah – Callaghan Campus Roy Hazlewood and Maureen – Ourimbah Campus Wallsend Andrew Eaton and Monicah Philip Morris and Sandra The Ministry Team

Wider Community Trade Union Leaders


Page 6

Day 6


Diocesan Ministries

Vacant (Executive Director People Care) Mychelle Gumbleton (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Episcopal Church of Brazil

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa

National Church Diocese of Bendigo (Bp Matt Brain)


Scone Grammar School (NASC) Paul Smart and Julie (Principal) Nathan Atkinson and Mel (Chaplain/Dean of Students) Bateau Bay Bruce Perry and Susan Kathy Dunstan and Stephen The Ministry Team Gosford Rod Bower and Kerry Chris Jackson and Alyce Don Saines and Pene Brook Jim Innes and Wendy Cathleen Inkpin – Children Youth & Family Worker Anglican Men’s Network

Wider Community Universities and schools


Page 7

Day 7


Diocesan Ministries

Orla Trickey (Executive Director Quality & Risk)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Burundi

The Anglican Church of the Southern Cone of America

National Church Diocese of Brisbane (Abp Phillip Aspinall, Bps Cameron

Venables, Jeremy Greaves and John Roundhill)


CEY Ministries Kate Baker (SRE Co-ordinator) Kincumber Allan Bate and Melita Lakes Anglican Jody Zammit and James Annette Shorten and Matt– Children & Families Ministry Assistant The Ministry Team

Wider Community Media agencies


Page 8

Day 8

Diocesan Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries

Georgina Chalker (Executive Director Human Resources) Nicole Klasen (Acting Executive Director Human Resources)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Canada

The Episcopal Church of Sudan and Southern Sudan

National Church Diocese of Bunbury (Bp Ian Coutts)


Anglican Care Andrew Harrison and Yoshika (Senior Chaplain) Jenny Foley (Associate Chaplain) St Albans The Parish Council Mike Wilkinson Terrigal Mark Watson The Entrance & Toukley Budgewoi Richard Loh The Ministry Team

Wider Community Prisoners and those leaving prison


Page 9

Day 9


Diocesan Ministries

Liz Knight (Executive Director – Education and Child Development) Dee Ross (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Church of the Province of Central Africa

The Anglican Church of Tanzania

National Church Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn (Bps Mark Short, Carol

Wagner, and Stephen Pickard)


Samaritans Foundation David Hesketh (Community Chaplain – Newcastle Home for Good) Peninsula Anglican Parish Michael Davies and Alex Banks Children & Families Worker Cursillo

Wider Community Premier and State Cabinet


Page 10

Day 10


Diocesan Ministries

John Barriga (Executive Director – Information and Communication Technology) Kate Bernardino (Information Administrator)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of the Central American Region

The Anglican Church of Uganda National Church

General Synod Office (Gen Sec: Anne Hywood)


Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation Cass Phillpott (Finance Manager) Bev Eastaway (accountant) Jillian Chew (temp-accountant), School Management Division Staff (Danielle Connors, Carolyn Gowdy, Kylee O’Neil, Ian Parr, Felicia Sharman, Cheryl Sorenson, Sally Veronesi and Sue Wells. Wyoming Hilary Wong and David Wyong Aleks Pinter and Susannah Mothers Union Anglican Women Police Chaplaincy Dan Connor and Harriet – Senior State Chaplain

Wider Community

Leader of the State Opposition and Shadow Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.

Page 11

Day 11


Diocesan Ministries

Linda Wilson (Corporation Secretary and Registrar) Jacqui Yabsley (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church Province of the Anglican Church of Congo

Episcopal Church of the USA

National Church Diocese of Gippsland (Bp Richard Treloar)


The Cathedral Katherine Bowyer and David (The Dean) David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Corrective Services Chaplaincies Chris Jackson and Alyce – Youth Justice Di Langham and Chris – Cessnock Corrective Services Cessnock Robin Lewis-Quinn Ken Craft and Lorraine Judy Walsh and Brian Ecumenical Conversations

Wider Community Local State Member


Page 12

Day 12


Diocesan Ministries

Kevin Wares and Kim (Diocesan Director of Formation)

Wider Church The Church of England

The Church of Wales

National Church Diocese of Grafton (Bp Murray Harvey)


Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (NASC) Sue Bain (Principal) Mark Thornton (Child, Youth and Family Worker) Parish of East Lake Macquarie - Belmont Janet Killen and Grant The Ministry Team Parish of East Lake Macquarie - Belmont North Redhead Greg Colby and Belinda The Ministry Team Parish of East Lake Macquarie - Swansea Alison Wooden and Geoff (Locum) The Ministry Team Parish of East Lake Macquarie - Windale Robyn Fry

Wider Community The unemployed and under-employed


Page 13

Day 13


Diocesan Ministries

Cathy Rose (Director of Professional Standards) Professional Standards Committee

Wider Church Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui The Church of the Province of West Africa

National Church Diocese of Melbourne (Apb Philip Freier, Paul Barker, Bradley

Billings, Genieve Blackwell, John Harrower, Philip Huggins, and Kate Prowd)


Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School (NASC) Deborah Clancy (Principal) Matt Shorten and Annette, Peter Oates and Deborah (Chaplains) Glenrock Anglican Parish Tracey Matthews and Russell Rollason Bob Peattie and Grace The Ministry Team Cameron Park Colin Walters and Kay

Wider Community

Local communities and their leaders The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.

Page 14

Day 14


Diocesan Ministries

Synod Diocesan Council

Wider Church The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean

The Church of the Province of West Indies

National Church Diocese of Northern Territory (Bp Greg Anderson)


Manning Valley Anglican College (NASC) Darren Parkes (Principal) Greg Anderson (Lay Chaplain) Southlakes Melinda McMahon The Ministry Team Cardiff Boolaroo Gary Atherton and Karen Graham Gordon and Barbara

Wider Community Charitable organisations


Page 15

Day 15


Diocesan Ministries

The Newcastle Anglican Corporation

Wider Church The Church of Ireland

Extra Provincial Dioceses (Ceylon, Cuba, Bermuda, Lusitania, Spain and Falkland Islands)

National Church Diocese of North Queensland (Bp Keith Joseph)


Newcastle Grammar School Erica Thomas and John (Head of School) Toronto Melanie Whalley and Angus The Ministry Team

Wider Community Social welfare and justice ministries and work


Page 16

Day 16


Diocesan Ministries

Vacant (Diocesan Chief Executive) Alison Dalmazzone (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Anglican Episcopal Church in Japan

Orthodox Churches National Church Diocese of North West Australia (Bp Gary Nelson)


Scone Grammar School (NASC) Paul Smart and Julie (Principal) Nathan Atkinson and Mel (Dean of Students and Chaplain) Beresfield Thornton George Mainprize and Pam (Locum) Branxton, Greta Lochinvar Nicole Baldwin Examining Chaplains and discernment of vocations Diocesan Ordinands Intensive Formation –Catherine Govan, Di Anderson, Mary Horn, Gail Orchard, Narelle Riley, Kyle Taylor, and Toni Wein Postulancy –Mike Wilkinson

Wider Community Organisations working for environmental awareness


Page 17

Day 17


Diocesan Ministries

Charlie Murry and Melissa (Assistant Bishop – Coastal Sonia Roulston (Assistant Bishop – Inland Episcopate) Episcopate)

Wider Church The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East

The Uniting Church in Australia

National Church Diocese of Perth (Abp Kay Goldsworthy, Bp Jeremy James

and Kate Wilmot)


CEY Ministries Kate Baker (SRE Co-ordinator) East Maitland Scott Dulley and Sarah Wendy Brack Maitland Sarah Dulley and Scott John Quilter and Theresa

Wider Community Organisations working Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.

Page 18

Day 18


Diocesan Ministries

Arthur Copeman and Anabelle (Archdeacon of Newcastle) Rod Bower (Archdeacon for Justice Ministries and Chaplaincy)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Kenya

Lutheran Church of Australia

National Church Diocese of Riverina (Bp Donald Kirk)


Anglican Care Andrew Harrison and Yoshika (Senior Chaplain) Jenny Foley (Associate Chaplain) Morpeth Neville Schofield (Locum) Mt Vincent, Kurri Kurri Weston Theresa Angert-Quilter and John The Ministry Team Raymond Terrace Stephen Niland and Marea The Ministry Team

Wider Community The Queen of Australia, the Governor General and the

Governor Royal Commissions as they undertake their work. The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.

Page 19

Day 19


Diocesan Ministries

Glen Cousins (Executive Director – Finance) Jane Dumsa, Terese Innes, and Megan Moffat (Accounting and Finance) Zoe Williams (Anglican Savings & Development Fund) Rebecca Hudson (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Melanesia

The Baptist Church

National Church Diocese of Rockhampton (Bp Peter Grice) Parishes, schools and agencies of the Diocese

Samaritans Foundation David Hesketh (Community Chaplain – Newcastle Home for Good) Telarah and Rutherford Sarah Dulley and Scott Wollombi Valley John West (Locum)

Wider Community Asylum seekers and refugees


Page 20

Day 20


Diocesan Ministries

Gerard Bowen (Executive Director – Asset Management) Jane Webb (Executive Assistant) Property Team

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Mexico

Australian Christian Church and Pentecostal Churches

National Church Diocese of Sydney (Archbishop Kanishka Raffel, Bps Chris

Edwards, Garry Koo, Peter Hayward, Peter Lin, Malcolm Richards, Michael Stead)


Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation Cass Phillpott (Finance Manager) Bev Eastaway (accountant) Jillian Chew (temp-accountant), School Management Division Staff (Danielle Connors, Carolyn Gowdy, Kylee O’Neil, Ian Parr, Felicia Sharman, Cheryl Sorenson, Sally Veronesi and Sue Wells. Bulahdelah Tea Gardens Peter Adkins and Gwen Alison Williams Forster Tuncurry Mark Harris and Trisha Helen Quinn and Dick The Ministry Council

Wider Community Homeless


Page 21

Day 21


Diocesan Ministries

Vacant (Executive Director People Care) Mychelle Gumbleton (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Church of the Province of Myanmar The Salvation Army

National Church Diocese of Tasmania (Bps Richard Condie and Chris Jones)


The Cathedral Katherine Bowyer and David (The Dean) David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Gloucester James Brooks and Sophie The Ministry Team Harrington & District Amanda Brockwell The Ministry Team Taree Peter Tinney and Fiona The Ministry Team

Wider Community People living with a disability and those who support them


Page 22

Day 22


Diocesan Ministries

Orla Trickey (Executive Director Quality & Risk)

Wider Church The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

The Churches of Christ in Australia

National Church Diocese of the Murray (Bp Keith Dalby)


Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (NASC) Sue Bain (Principal) Mark Thornton (Child, Youth and Family Worker) The Camden Haven Nathan Killick and Elizabeth Wingham Brian Ford and Karalyn The Ministry Team

Wider Community Children, young people and families


Page 23

Day 23


Diocesan Ministries

Georgina Chalker (Executive Director Human Resources)

Wider Church The Church of North India (United)

The Religious Society of Friends

National Church Bishop to Aboriginal People (Bp Chris McLeod)


Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School (NASC) Deborah Clancy (Principal) Matt Shorten and Annette, Peter Oates and Deborah (Chaplains) Dungog Ruth Brand (Locum) Gresford Paterson Peter Rothnie and Marie (Locum)

Wider Community Artists, sculptors and potters


Page 24

Day 24


Diocesan Ministries

Liz Knight )Executive Director – Education and Child Development) Dee Ross (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Church of Pakistan (United)

National Council of Churches in Australia

National Church Diocese of Wangaratta (Bp Clarence Bester)


Manning Valley Anglican College (NASC) Darren Parkes (Principal) Greg Anderson (Lay Chaplain) Nelson Bay Kesh Govan Catherine Govan Anne Lye Lissy Vitali-Ross Alison Keane – Children Youth & Families The Ministry Team Stockton Michael Marklew and Alison Stephen Shrubb and Lynette The Ministry Team

Wider Community Authors and poets


Page 25

Day 25


Diocesan Ministries

John Barriga (Executive Director – Information and Communication Technology) Kate Bernardino (Information Administrator)

Wider Church The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea

Heads of Christian Churches (Newcastle)

National Church Diocese of Willochra (Bp John Stead)


Newcastle Grammar School Erica Thomas and John (Head of School) Stroud Chris Freestone and Margie (Locum) Williamtown, Medowie Mallabula David Davies and Neridah The Ministry Team Vocations to the ordained ministry

Wider Community Actors and musicians


Page 26

Day 26


Diocesan Ministries

Linda Wilson (Corporation Secretary and Registrar) Jacqui Yabsley (Executive Assistant)

Wider Church The Episcopal Church of the Philippines

Local Ecumenical groups and Ministers’ Associations

National Church Anglican Board of Mission Australia (ABMA)


Scone Grammar School (NASC) Paul Smart and Julie (Principal) Nathan Atkinson and Mel (Dean of Students and Chaplain) Denman & Merriwa Anastasia Webster-Hawes & Donald Hawes The Ministry Team Murrurundi Barbara Morgan

Wider Community Sport players and officials


Page 27

Day 27


Diocesan Ministries

Kevin Wares and Kim (Diocesan Director of Formation)

Wider Church The Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda

National Church Bush Church Aid Society


CEY Ministries Kate Baker (SRE Co-ordinator) Muswellbrook Angela Peverell Scone Jesse Baker and Jessica The Ministry Team Singleton Michelle Hazel-Jawhary and Ted John Gilbert and Debbie Juleen Partridge and Derek Marianne Reynolds The Ministry Team

Wider Community Emergency service workers


Page 28

Day 28


Diocesan Ministries

Cathy Rose (Director of Professional Standards) Professional Standards Committee

Wider Church The Scottish Episcopal Church

National Church Church Missionary Society


Anglican Care Andrew Harrison and Yoshika (Senior Chaplain) Jenny Foley (Associate Chaplain) Retired Clergy Retired Clergy Association

Wider Community

Hospitals and medical centres The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples.

Page 29

Day 29


Diocesan Ministries

Synod Diocesan Council

Wider Church The Anglican Consultative Council

National Church Mission to Seafarers


Samaritans Foundation David Hesketh (Community Chaplain – Newcastle Home for Good) Society of St Francis at Stroud Brother Alfred Boonkong Brother Christopher John

Wider Community Relief agencies


Page 30

Day 30


Diocesan Ministries

The Newcastle Anglican Corporation

Wider Church The Meeting of the Primates

National Church General Synod and Synod Commissions


Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation Cass Phillpott (Finance Manager) Bev Eastaway (accountant) Jillian Chew (temp-accountant), School Management Division Staff (Danielle Connors, Carolyn Gowdy, Kylee O’Neil, Ian Parr, Felicia Sharman, Cheryl Sorenson, Sally Veronesi and Sue Wells.

Wider Community International Monetary Fund and the World Bank


Page 31

Day 31


Diocesan Ministries

Diocesan Missions Committee Diocesan Boards and Committees

Wider Church Lambeth Conference National Church The Outback Fund – The National Home Mission Fund

Other mission agencies supported by the Diocese (including Bible Society and SPCKA)


Fresh Expressions and new ministries around the Diocese • New healing services • Family Services • Mainly Music • Messy Church • Cell of our Lady of Walsingham • Youth Ministries

The Synod and Synod officers

Wider Community United Nations and the International Court of Justice.


Documents

Diocesan prayer diary