Calendar of Intercessions February 2020

The Partnership Prayer of theGloucester – Västerås Partnership

God, without boundaries, limitless in love:bless with your grace

the partnership between Gloucester and Västerås;in learning of one another,

help us to understand ourselves;in wrestling with difference,

help us deepen our friendship;in worshipping in unity,

help us to draw closer to you,God in Trinity, embracing all.

Amen.

Please note:When praying for our bishops, please pray for

‘Rachel our Bishop, and Robert, Bishop of Tewkesbury2

The Partnership Prayer of the El Camino Real, Gloucester and

Western Tanganyika Partnership

Holy God,source of healing and of peace,

bless with your grace the companion dioceses

of El Camin o Real, Gloucester and Western Tanganyika.

Through our partnership one with anothermay we grow in mutual affection and

communion,seek a more profound experience of

truth,build up the Church in unity

and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour.Amen.

Week beginning Sunday 26 January 2020

Sun 26 The Third Sunday of EpiphanyA: Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Archbishop

Naudal Alves Gomes - Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Curitiba

D: Mike Smith as he is licensed today.

Mon 27 A: England, London, Bishop Sarah MullallyD: Norton C of E Primary School, Jane Farren

(Headteacher)

Tues 28Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Philosopher, teacher of the faith 1274A: The Episcopal Church, Long Island, Bishop Lawrence Provenzano

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Daily LIFE: Leadership – committed to transformation Please pray for the growing collaboration of

clergy across parish boundaries resulting in more joined up ministry and in mutual support and companionship.

Please pray for all who are seeking to lead our worshipping communities, that they will be inspired and led by the Holy Spirit and become filled with hope.

Please pray for the continued development of networks of support for all those in positions of leadership and responsibility who enable the mission and ministry of our Diocese.

P: Ireland, Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Bishop Paul ColtonDP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially for

Key: A = Anglican CommunionProvince Diocese Archbishop /

BishopD = Diocese of Gloucester[L] = Local Diocesan CalendarP = Porvoo CommunionLIFE = Diocesan Life Vision

Wales, Swansea & Brecon, Archbishop John DaviesMelanesia, Guadalcanal, Bishop Nathan Tome

D: The Benefice of Westbury on Severn with Flaxley, Blaisdon and Minsterworth, Steve Taylor (Parish Priest)

Weds 29 A: The Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, Bishop John Harvey Taylor

South Africa, Swaziland, Bishop Ellinah Ntfombi Wamukoya

D: Westbury-on-Severn C of E Primary School, David Crunkhurn, (Headteacher)

Thurs 30 Charles, King and Martyr, 1649A: The Episcopal Church, Louisiana, Bishop Morris

Thompson JrAustralia, Sydney, Bishop Glenn DaviesTanzania, Tabora, Bishop Elias Chakupewa

D: Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate

Fri 31 A: Central Africa, Luapula, Bishop Robert MumbiKenya, Taita-Taveta, Bishop Liverson Mng’onda

D: Chaplain among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, Steve Morris

Sat 1 A: North India, Lucknow, Bishop Peter BaldevFeb Central America, Guatemala, Bishop Armando Guerra Soria

D: Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Jon Holden (Centre Manager)

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Week beginning Sunday 2 February 2020

Sun 2 Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)A: The Anglican Church of Burundi, Archbishop

Martin Blaise Nyaboho - Archbishop of Burundi & Bishop of Makamba

D: On the feast of the Presentation of Christ, for purity and holiness as Jesus makes his home among us

Mon 3 Blaise, Bishop of Sebastapol, Martyr, c319 [L]A: South Sudan, Lui, Archbishop Stephen Dokolo Ismail

MbalahThe Episcopal Church, Taiwan, Bishop David LaiEngland, Guildford, Bishop Andrew Watson

D: Department of Mission and Ministry, Andrew Braddock, Victoria Braddock, Ruth Cameron, Ian Bussell, Pauline Godfrey, Natasha Kent, Rebecca Paisey, Jo Wetherall, Cate Williams, Julie O’Keefe, Ann Sargent, Julie Fay, Sam Norton

Tues 4 A: Central Africa, Lusaka, Bishop David NjovuWest Africa, Tamale, Bishop Jacob Ayeebo

Guinea, Bishop Jacques BostonD: Cuddesdon Gloucester & Hereford, Roger Latham

(Director)

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Daily: LIFE: Engagement – living out Christ’s love and hope

Being Advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation

Using sport, music and art to build relationships and share the Christian faith

Connecting with new housing developments in innovative ways

Investing in people and programmes, which excite young people to explore and grow in faith

P: Church in Wales, Bangor, Bishop Anne Andrew JohnChurch of Ireland, Dublin and Glendalough, Archbishop

Weds 5 A: Portugal, Lusitanian Church, Bishop Jorge Pina Cabral

Tanzania, Tanga, Archbishop Maimbo MndolwaD: The Cheltenham Deanery, Gary Grady (Area Dean),

Sara Turner (Lay Chair)

Thurs 6 A: Uganda, Luwero, Bishop Eridard Kironde NsubugaTanzania, Tarime, Bishop Mwita AkiriAustralia, Tazmania, Bishop Richard Condie

D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, Holy Apostles, Ashley Collishaw (Parish Priest), John Lawrence (Reader)

Fri 7 A: Tanzania, Lweru, Bishop Godfrey MbelwaAotearoa NZ & Polynesia, Te Pihopatanga o Tai Tokerau, Bishop Michael Vono

D: Holy Apostles C of E Primary School, Charlton Kings, Gareth Davies (Headteacher)

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Sat 8 A: Kenya, Machakos, Bishop Joseph MutungiAotearoa NZ & Polynesia, Te Pihopatanga o Tairawhiti, Archbishop Don TamihereNorth India, Gujarat, Bishop Silvans Christian

D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary, Graham Bowkett, Adrian Beere (Parish Clergy), Jean Huckett (Reader)

Week beginning Sunday 9 February 2020

Sun 9 John Hooper, Bishop of Gloucester, Reformation Martyr, 1555 [L]A: The Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Linda NichollsD: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Mary with St Matthew

and St Luke, Richard Coombs, Clare Dyson, Patrick Wheaton (Parish Clergy), Pete Burke, Diane Bruckland, Vaughan Kerry, Mike Milburn, Rod Pellereau, Robert Sutton (Readers)

Mon 10 A: South India, Madhya Kerala, Archbishop Thomas Oommen

Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia, Te Pihopatanga o Upoko o Te Ika, Bishop David RobinsonNigeria, Kutigi, Bishop Jeremiah Kolo

D: St John’s C of E Primary School, Cheltenham, Juliette Moxham (Headteacher)

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Daily LIFE: Leadership – committed to transformation Developing diverse lay and ordained leaders from

the communities we serve Piloting liberating models of leadership and

ministry, especially in multi-parish benefices Creating learning networks for lay and ordained

leadersP: Norway, Hamar, Bishop Solvieg FiskeDP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of

Tues 11A: Uganda, Madi & West Nile, Bishop Charles Collins Andaku

Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia, Te Pihopatanga o Upoko o Te Waipounamu, Bishop Richard WallaceWest Indies, Guyana, Bishop Charles Davidson

D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Michael, Ashley Collishaw (Parish Priest)

Weds 12 A: South India, Madras, Bishop George Stephen Jeyaraj

Melanesia, Temotu, Archbishop Leonard DaweaD: The Benefice of Cheltenham, Christ Church, In

Vacancy, Andrew Judge, Angela Smith, David Laszlo, Amanda Thiselton (Readers)

Thurs 13 A: South India, Madurai-Ramnad, Bishop Marialouis Joseph

Chile, Temuco, Bishop Abelino Manuel ApeleoThe Episcopal Church, Tennessee, Bishop John Bauerschmidt

D: Christ Church C of E Primary Academy, Cheltenham, Duncan Cook (Headteacher)

Fri 14 Cyril and Methodius, missionaries, 869 and 885A: Indian Ocean, Mahajanga, Bishop Spencer Hall

SpeersSouth Sudan, Terekeka, Bishop Paul Modi Farjala

D: The Benefice of Cheltenham Holy Trinity and St Paul, Tim Grew, Roger Widdecombe, Andrew Blyth (Parish Clergy)

Sat 15 Sigfrid, Monk at Glastonbury, Bishop, Apostle of Sweden, 1045 [L]A: Nigeria,Maiduguri, Bishop Emmanuel Morris

Gwagwalada, Bishop Moses TabwayeCanada, Territory of the People, Bishop Barbara

AndrewsD: Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Cheltenham,

Duncan de Gruchy (Headteacher)

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Week beginning Sunday 16 February 2020

Sun 16 Second Sunday before LentA: The Church of the Province of Central Africa,

Archbishop Albert ChamaD: The North Cheltenham Team Ministry, Nick Bromfield,

George Davis, Jen Wood, Robert Wright (Parish Clergy), Linda Biggs, Neil Jones, Sarah Jones (Readers)

Mon 17 Janani Luwum, archbishop, martyr, 1977A: The Episcopal Church, Maine, Bishop Stephen Lane

Texas, Bishop Andrew DoyleD: St Mary’s C of E Infant School, Prestbury, Matt

Fletcher (Headteacher)

Tues 18The Reformation Martyrs of Gloucestershire [L]A: South Sudan, Maiwut, Bishop Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual

Canada, The Arctic, Bishop David ParsonsThe Episcopal Church, Haiti, Bishop Jean Zache Duracin

D: The South Cheltenham Churches, Nick Davies, Gary Grady, Ken Shill, Peter Quinnell (Parish Clergy), Pam Dainton, Dereck Freeman, Roy McBane, Celia Shill, Rachel Tarling (Readers)

Weds 19 A: The Episcopal Church, South Carolina, Bishop Gladstone Adams

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Daily: LIFE: Imagination – opening new paths to faith Investing in our engagement with baptism families

to spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ Placing schools at the heart of our mission with

creative connections between churches and schools

Encouraging new and courageous ways of worshipping, in different places, which connect with more people

Approaching the use, upkeep and future of our church buildings in bold and creative ways

P: Sweden, Luleå, Bishop Åsa NyströmDP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the

Burundi, Makamba, Archbishop Martin Blaise Nyaboho

D: Leckhampton C of E Primary School, Sam Porter (Headteacher),

St James C of E Primary School, Leckhampton, Lisa Harford (Headteacher)

Thurs 20 A: Kenya, Makueni, Bishop Francis Mboya MatuiAustralia, The Murray, Bishop Keith DalbySpain, The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain, Bishop Carlos López-Lozano

D: The Benefice of Up Hatherley, Mark Catherall (Parish Priest)

Fri 21 A: Nigeria, Makurdi, Bishop Nathan Nyitar InyomKenya, Thika, Bishop Julius Njuguna Wanyoike

D: West Cheltenham Benefice, Rod Paterson, Sharon Walker,

Bob Hurley, Tom Cook (Parish Clergy), Derek Holden, John Jepson,

Philip Southam, Melissa Webb (Readers)

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Sat 22 Emma Dent of Winchcombe, Educationalist, 1900 [L]A: South India, Malabar, Bishop Royce Manoj Victor

Thoothukudi – Nazareth, Bishop Samuel Clement

Melanesia, Hanuato'o, Bishop Alfred KaribongiD: St Mark’s C of E Junior School, Cheltenham, Angharad

Fitch (Headteacher), All Saints’ Academy, Cheltenham, Dermot McNiffe (Headteacher), Kerry Samuel (Chaplain)

Week beginning Sunday 23 February 2020

Sun 23 Sunday next before LentA: The Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de

America, Archbishop Julio Murray Thompson

D: Dean Close School, Cheltenham, John Ash (Chaplain)

Mon 24 A: Melanesia, Malaita, Bishop Samuel SahuSouth India, Tirunelveli, Bishop Jayaraj ChristdossCentral Africa, Harare, Chad Nicholas Gandiya

D: Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Eve Jardine-Young (Headteacher),

Helen Wood, Josie Goodwin (Chaplains)

Tues 25A: South Sudan, Malakal, Bishop Hilary Garang DengIndian Ocean, Toamasina, Bishop Jean Paul Solo

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Daily: LIFE: Faith – living as adventurous followers of Jesus Christ

Enabling people to discover new depths to prayer and spiritual growth, individually and together

Nurturing confident disciples to live out their faith seven days a week

Sharing our stories in new and different ways, including through digital media

P: Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archbishop Urmas

Viilma, Bishop Tiit Salumäe, Bishop Joel Luhamets

D: Cheltenham Network Church, In vacancy

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Weds 26 Ash WednesdayA: South Sudan, Malek, Bishop Peter Joh Abraham Mayom

Japan, Tohoku, Francis John Masato YoshidaD: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission

to Officiate

Thurs 27 George Herbert, priest, poet, 1633A: South Sudan, Malek Rup, Bishop Peter Marial Agok

Japan, Tokyo, Francis Xavier Hiroyuki TakahashiIndian Ocean, Toliara, Bishop Todd McGregor

D: Rachel, Bishop of Gloucester

Fri 28 A: Kenya, Malindi, Bishop Lawrence DenaSouth Sudan, Tonj, Bishop Peter Yuol Gur

D: The Bishop of Gloucester’s Personal Staff, Diane Best, Kay Mundy, Claire Digby

Sat 29 Oswald, Bishop of Worcester, Monastic Founder, 992 [L]A: England, Manchester, Bishop David Walker

South Sudan, Torit, Bishop Bernard Oringa BalmoiD: The Chancellor of the Diocese, June Rodgers

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