Cycle of Prayer
February 2012
1 Central Interior (Canada): Bp Barbara Andrews [A] Anglican Chaplains in Private Hospitals [W] Administrator: Michael Hillier (June) [TM] The Diocesan Council [N] The Primate: Philip Aspinall (Christa); General Synod: Martin Drevikovsky
2 Angola (Southern Africa): Bp Andre Soares [A] Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Ken Bechaz [W] Registrar: Alan Jamieson (Jane), Diocesan Treasurer: Michael Ford (Anne) and all Church Office Staff [TM] Pastoral District of Riverland: Ellis Jones [N] Adelaide: Jeffrey Driver (Lindy)
3 Ankole (Uganda): Bp Sheldon Mwesigwa [A] Belair: Warren Huffa (Thea), Brenton Daulby (Sue) [W] Ministry Development Program [TM] Christies Beach: Dirk van Dissel (Mary) [N] Armidale: Peter Brain (Christine)
4 Antsiranana (Indian Ocean): sede vacante [A] Brighton: Chris McLeod (Susan) [W] Burra: Michael Hillier (June); The Ministry in Spirituality [TM] Delamere: Graham Cooling (Catherine) [N] Ballarat: Garry Weatherill
5 Canada: Abp Frederick Hiltz [A] Burnside: Joan Riley (Andrew) [W] Ceduna: Brian Jeffries (Heather) [TM] Happy Valley: locum tenens Michael Varnish (Kath), Roger Hilton (Robyn) [N] Bathurst: Richard Hurford (Christine)
6 Argentina: Bp Gregory Venables [A] Colonel Light Gardens and Edwardstown: Mark Thomas (Wendy) [W] Coober Pedy & Far North Mission: as they seek a priest [TM] Kingston: vacant [N] Bendigo: Andrew Curnow (Jan)
7 Argyll & The Isles (Scotland): Bp Kevin Pearson [A] Coromandel Valley: Stephen Clark [W] Ministry District of Crystal Brook: David Amery (Coralie) [TM] Bishop Election Committee [N] Brisbane: Philip Aspinall (Christa)
8 Aotearoa-New Zealand: Bps Ngarahu Katene, Te Kitohi Wiremu Pikaahu, John Gray, Muru Walters [A] Elizabeth: Lyn McRostie [W] Parish of Eastern Eyre Peninsula: local deacons Peter & Helen McAlley [TM] Mannum—Mt Pleasant: Bruce Cliff (Judy), John Devenport [N] Bunbury: Allan Ewing (Tricia)
9 Arizona (USA): Bp Kirk Smith [A] Elizabeth Downs: Samson Asirvatham (Gethzi) [W] Ministry District of Eyre and Gawler Ranges [TM] Millicent & Penola Pastoral District: locum tenens Peter Carlsson [N] Canberra and Goulburn: Stuart Robinson (Jane)
10 Arkansas (USA): Bp Larry Benfield [A] Fullarton: Tracey Gracey (Graham) [W] Kadina, Moonta & Wallaroo: Pru O’Donovan (Bart), local priests Gail Hardy and Trevor Briggs (Anne) [TM] Morphett Vale: Peter Simmons (Sally) [N] Bishop to the Armed Forces: Len Eacott (Sandy)
11 Armidale (NSW): Bp Peter Brain [A] Glen Osmond: Simon Bailey (Jane) [W] Blinman, Hawker, Leigh Creek & the Northeast: Philip Hanlin (Denise) [TM] Mt Barker: Richard Seabrook (Vicar General & Administrator) [N] Gippsland: John McIntyre (Janet)
12 Central Africa: Abp Albert Chama [A] Glenelg: Tony Tamblyn (Julie), Sophie Relf-Christopher (Paul) [W] Central Yorke Peninsula: locum tenens Bart O’Donovan (Pru), local priest John Edwards; Gregory Stephens SSM deacon [TM] Mt Gambier: Brian Ashworth (Anne) [N] Grafton: Keith Slater (Lorraine)
13 Arochukwu/Ohafia (Nigeria): Bp John Onuoha [A] Golden Grove: Ian Young (Jan) [W] Lower Yorke Peninsula (Northern): Thomas Karama; local priest at Minlaton Anne Ford (Michael) [TM] Murraylands: George Kirreh (Faten) [N] Ministry with Aboriginal People around Australia
14 Aru (Congo): Bp Georges Ande [A] Goodwood: Scott Moncrief [W] Lower Yorke Peninsula (Southern): Thomas Karama [TM] Naracoorte: Richard Litjens (Judy) [N] Ministry with Torres Strait Island People of Australia: Saibo Mabo (Sanya)
15 Asaba (Nigeria): Bp Justus Mogekwu [A] Henley and Grange: Peter Brown (Marilyn) [W] Fly-in-fly-out ministry to mining communities: Peter Palmer (Joy); Missionaries on Active Service: Frances Cook (Chile), Jane and Arthur Tanner (BCA Furneaux Islands) [TM] O’Halloran Hill: Dennis Eales (Mary) [N] Melbourne: Philip Freier (Joy)
16 Athabasca (Canada): Bp Fraser Lawton [A] Kangaroo Island: vacant [W] Pt Augusta and Quorn: David McDougall (Andrea), Eric Rieck local deacon (Bernice) [TM] Onkaparinga Valley: locum tenens Philip Anderson [N] Newcastle: Brian Farran (Robin)
17 Atlanta (USA): Bp John Alexander [A] Kapunda: Barbara Messner (Brian) [W] Pt Lincoln: Peter Linn (Rose), local deacon Ruth Buxton [TM] Woodcroft College: Principal Mark Porter [N] North Queensland: Bill Ray (Robin)
18 Auckland (Aotearoa New Zealand): Bp Ross Bay [A] Kensington: David Bassett (Susan), Ben Woodd (Corinne), Sam Bleby (Hannah) [W] Pt Pirie: David Amery (Coralie)[TM] The Murray Mallee [N] North-West Australia: David Mulready (Maureen)
19 Central America: Abp Armando Guerra Soria [A] Kensington Gardens and Norton Summit: Tim Sherwell (Jenny), Dawn Colsey, John Venus [W] Roxby Downs: Mary Lewis (Owen) [TM] Pt Elliot & Goolwa: Reg Farnell [N] Perth: Roger Herft (Cheryl)
20 Aweil (Sudan): Bp Abraham Nhial [A] Kidman Park and Mile End: Elizabeth Dyke (Peter) [W] Ministry District of Southern Flinders (Northern): Janelle Shepherd (David), local priest Heather Sizer (Ron) Community of SS Barnabas & Cecilia in its ministry of encouragement [TM] Investigator College: Principal Don Grimmett [N] Riverina: Doug Stevens (Denise)
21 Awgu/Aninri (Nigeria): Bp Emmaunuel Ugwu [A] Pedare College: principal Mike Millard [W] Ministry District of Southern Flinders (Southern): Janelle Shepherd (David), local priests Wendy Cooper (Tim) and David Thompson (Jenny) [TM] Seaford Congregation: PTO Alex Stone (Beverley) [N] Rockhampton: Godfrey Fryar (Bronwyn)
22 Akwa (Nigeria): Bp Alexander Ibezim [A] Pulteney Grammar School: principal Eddie Groughan [W] Streaky Bay: Steve Davis (Lyn) [TM] Southern Vales: Paul Devenport (Helen) [N] Sydney: Peter Jensen (Christine)
23 Awori (Nigeria): Bp Akin Atere [A] Largs Bay: David Wright (Jacqui) [W] Ministry District of Wakefield: Gunnar Rippon (Margaret), Flo Walters (Geoff), local priest Gerald Moore [TM] Strathalbyn: Robert Hupfeld (Gerri) [N] Tasmania: John Harrower (Gayelene)
24 Badagery (Nigeria): Bp Joseph Adeyemi [A] Lockleys: David Covington-Groth (Carolyn) [W] Ministry District of Wakefield: Flo Walters (Geoff), Gunnar Rippon (Margaret), local priest Joan Reed [TM] Pastoral District of Tatiara: John Beiers [N] The Murray: The Bishop Election Committee
25 Bukuru (Nigeria): Bp Jwan Zhumbes [A] Magill: Paul Hunt (Lee-Ann), Mike Russell (Alison) [W] Ministry at Point Pearce: Grant Hay (Kim) [TM] Victor Harbor: Alex Bainton (Cheryl) [N] Northern Territory: Greg Thompson (Kerry)
26 The Congo: Abp Kahwa Henri Isingoma [A] Mallala and Two Wells: Barbara Bonifant (John) [W] Parish of Whyalla and Iron Knob as they seek a new priest [TM] Waikerie: PTO Kenneth Bechaz (Kerry) [N] Wangaratta: John Parkes (Margaret)
27 Byumba (Rwanda): Bp Emmanuel Ngendahayo [A] St Barnabas College: principal Matthew Anstey (Elizabeth) [W] Retired priests; Clergy widows [TM] Yankalilla: Chris St John (Roz) [N] Willochra: The Bishop Election Committee
28 Ballarat: Bp Garry Weatherill [A] St Barnabas College: Staff and Students [W] Mission to Seafarers, Port Pirie: Lay Chaplain Ian Pole; Port Lincoln Members of the Committee; Seafarers’ Centre, Wallaroo, Brother Martyn CSBC; Port Giles, Fr Thomas and volunteers [TM] Anglican Community Care [N] Anglicare Australia: Christopher Jones (Christine)
29 Banks and Torres (Melanesia): Bp Nathan Tome [A] Mitcham: Keith Brice (Caroline), Brad Henley (Joh) [W] Camp Willochra, Melrose: Management Committee Members, the Warden, Wayne Merrett and his wife Natalie [TM] Mothers’ Union: Diocesan President Cheryl Bainton [N] Theological Colleges and Religious Communities
Legend: The first entry for each day is from the world-wide Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer followed by [A] Adelaide [W] Willochra [TM] The Murray and [N] the National Anglican Cycle of Prayer. More detail for the latter is available from the ABM-A Partners in Prayer.
In our Link Diocese of Wakefield the Province of SA is remembered in prayer every Friday. We in turn pray for Bishop Stephen Platten, his assistant bishop Tony Robinson, and the Dean of Wakefield Jonathan Greene.
Printable PDFs are available in A4 format and as a foldable booklet. The Prayer Cycle is also available as a word document.
Observances in February
Observances in February: • 2 Purification • 22 Ash Wednesday • 24 Matthias— Lake Wangarry
January 2012
1 Aotearo-New Zealand and Polynesia: Abp William Brown Turei [A] Tea Tree Gully: Richard Maude (Danielle) [W] Administrator: Michael Hillier (June) [TM] The Diocesan Council [N] The Primate: Philip Aspinall (Christa); General Synod: Martin Drevikovsky
2 Aba (Nigeria): Abp Ugochukwu Ezuoke [A] The Barossa: Steven de Kleer SSM W] Registrar: Alan Jamieson (Jane), Diocesan Treasurer: Michael Ford (Anne) and all Church Office Staff [TM] Pastoral District of Riverland: Ellis Jones [N] Adelaide: Jeffrey Driver (Lindy)
3 Aba Ngwa North (Nigeria): Bp Nathan Kanu [A] Toorak Gardens: Peter Thomson (Ros), Lesley McLean [W] Ministry Development Program: Prue O’Donovan (Bart) [TM] Christies Beach: Dirk van Dissel (Mary) [N] Armidale: Peter Brain (Christine)
4 Abakaliki (Nigeria): Bp Benson Onyeibor [A] St Francis, Trinity College: Tony Nicholls (Jasmyn) [W] Burra: Michael Hillier (June); The Ministry in Spirituality [TM] Delamere: Graham Cooling (Catherine) [N] Ballarat: Garry Weatherill
5 Aberdeen & Orkney (Scotland): BP Robert Gillies [A] Unley: Peter Chilver (Michelle) [W] Ceduna: Brian Jeffries (Heather) [TM] Happy Valley: locum tenens Michael Varnish (Kath), Roger Hilton (Robyn) [N] Bathurst: Richard Hurford (Christine)
6 For the Light of Christ shining throughout the world [A] Walkerville: Chris Chataway (Heather), Helen Gibson-White, Rachel Chapman [W] Coober Pedy & Far North Mission: as they seek a new parish minister [TM] Kingston: vacant [N] Bendigo: Andrew Curnow (Jan)
7 Adelaide: Abp Jeffrey Driver [A] Warradale: Jeff Oake (Karel), Marian Giles (Howard) [W] Ministry District of Crystal Brook: David Amery (Coralie) [TM] Bishop Election Committee [N] Brisbane: Philip Aspinall (Christa)
8 Australia: Abp Phillip Aspinall [A] Woodville (Graham Head) [W] Parish of Eastern Eyre Peninsula: local deacons Peter & Helen McAlley [TM] Mannum—Mt Pleasant: Bruce Cliff (Judy), John Devenport [N] Bunbury: Allan Ewing (Tricia)
9 Afikpo (Nigeria): Bp Paul Uduogu [A] Bush Church Aid Society: Vivian Bleby (Martin) [W] Ministry District of Eyre and Gawler Ranges [TM] Millicent & Penola Pastoral District: locum tenens Peter Carlsson [N] Canberra and Goulburn: Stuart Robinson (Jane)
10 Agra (North India): Bp Samuel Cutting [A] Area Deanery of Gawler: Ian Young [W] Kadina, Moonta & Wallaroo: priest-elect David McDougall (Andrea), local priests Gail Hardy and Trevor Briggs (Anne) [TM] Morphett Vale: Peter Simmons (Sally) [N] Bishop to the Armed Forces: Len Eacott (Sandy)
11 Aguata (Nigeria): Abp Christian Efobi [A] Archdeaconry of The Para: locum tenens Stuart Langshaw [W] Blinman, Hawker, Leigh Creek & the Northeast: Philip Hanlin (Denise) [TM] Mt Barker: Richard Seabrook (Vicar General & Administrator) [N] Gippsland: John McIntyre (Janet)
12 Ahoada (Nigeria): Bp Clement Ekpeye [A] Area Deanery of the South-Eastern Suburbs: Simon Bailey [W] Central Yorke Peninsula: locum tenens Bart O’Donovan (Pru), local priest John Edwards; Gregory Stephens SSM deacon [TM] Mt Gambier: Brian Ashworth (Anne) [N] Grafton: Keith Slater (Lorraine)
13 Aipo Rongo (PNG): Bps Nathan Ingen, Denys Ririka [A] Archdeaconry of The Port and The City of Adelaide: Chris Chataway [W] Lower Yorke Peninsula (Northern): Thomas Karama; local priest at Minlaton Anne Ford (Michael) [TM] Murraylands: George Kirreh (Faten) [N] Ministry with Aboriginal People around Australia
14 Ajayi Crowther (Nigeria): Bp Olugbenga Oduntan [A] Area Deanery of the Western Suburbs: Elizabeth Dyke [W] Lower Yorke Peninsula (Southern): Thomas Karama [TM] Naracoorte: Richard Litjens (Judy) [N] Ministry with Torres Strait Island People of Australia: Saibo Mabo (Sanya)
15 Bangladesh: Abp Paul Sarker [A] Archdeaconry of Sturt: Sally Boothey [W] Fly-in-fly-out ministry to mining communities: Peter Palmer (Joy); Missionaries on Active Service: Frances Cook (Chile), Jane and Arthur Tanner (BCA Furneaux Islands) [TM] O’Halloran Hill: Dennis Eales (Mary) [N] Newcastle: Brian Farran (Robin)
16 Akoko (Nigeria): Bp Gabriel Akinbiyi [A] Armed Services Chaplains [W] Pt Augusta and Quorn: David McDougall (Andrea), Eric Rieck local deacon (Bernice) [TM] Onkaparinga Valley: locum tenens Philip Anderson [N] Melbourne: Philip Freier (Joy)
17 Akoko Edo (Nigeria): Bp Jolly Oyekpen [A] Repatriation General Hospital: Peter Miller (Rosemary) [W] Pt Lincoln: Peter Linn (Rose), local deacon Ruth Buxton [TM] Woodcroft College: Principal Mark Porter [N] North Queensland: Bill Ray (Robin)
18 Akot (Sudan): Bp Isaac Dhieu Ater [A] Archdeaconry of Torrens: Paul Mitchell [W] Pt Pirie: David Amery (Coralie)[TM] The Murray Mallee [N] North-West Australia: David Mulready (Maureen)
19 Akure (Nigeria): Bp Michael Ipinmoye [A] Church Missionary Society: David Williams [W] Roxby Downs: Mary Lewis (Owen) [TM] Pt Elliot & Goolwa: Reg Farnell [N] Perth: Roger Herft (Cheryl)
20 Alabama (USA): Bps Henry Parsley, Joan Sloan [A] Anglican Board of Mission Auxiliary [W] Ministry District of Southern Flinders (Northern): Janelle Shepherd (David), local priest Heather Sizer (Ron) Community of SS Barnabas & Cecilia in its ministry of encouragement [TM] Investigator College: Principal Don Grimmett [N] Riverina: Doug Stevens (Denise)
21 Alaska (USA): Bp Mark Lattime [A] Royal Adelaide Hospital: Peter Williams (Shirley) [W] Ministry District of Southern Flinders (Southern): Janelle Shepherd (David), local priests Wendy Cooper (Tim) and David Thompson (Jenny) [TM] Seaford Congregation: PTO Alex Stone (Beverley) [N] Rockhampton: Godfrey Fryar (Bronwyn)
22 Brazil: Abp Jose Araujo de Andrade [A] Anglicare-SA: Dutton Court, Ian George Court [W] Streaky Bay: Steve Davis (Lyn) [TM] Southern Vales: Paul Devenport (Helen) [N] Sydney: Peter Jensen (Christine)
23 Albany (USA): Bp William Love [A] Anglicare-SA: Canterbury Close, St Laurence’s Court [W] Ministry District of Wakefield: Gunnar Rippon (Margaret), Flo Walters (Geoff), local priest Gerald Moore [TM] Strathalbyn: Robert Hupfeld (Gerri) [N] Tasmania: John Harrower (Gayelene)
24 Algoma (Canada): Bp Stephen Andrews [A] Archbishop Jeffrey Driver (Lindy) [W] Ministry District of Wakefield: Flo Walters (Geoff), Gunnar Rippon (Margaret), local priest Joan Reed [TM] Pastoral District of Tatiara: John Beiers [N] The Murray: The Bishop Election Committee
25 Kenya: Abp Eliud Wabukala; Bps David Mutisya, Peter Simiyu, Robert Martin [A] Archdeacon for Ministry and Archbishop’s Chaplain: Michael Whiting (Janine) [W] Ministry at Point Pearce: Grant Hay (Kim) [TM] Victor Harbor: Alex Bainton (Cheryl) [N] Northern Territory: Greg Thompson (Kerry)
26 Amazon (Brazil): Bp Saulo Mauricio de Barros [A] Adelaide Diocesan Registrar: Keith Stephens (Sarah) [W] Parish of Whyalla and Iron Knob as they seek a new priest [TM] Waikerie: PTO Kenneth Bechaz (Kerry) [N] Wangaratta: John Parkes (Margaret)
27 Amichi (Nigeria): Bp Ephraim Ikeakor [A] Adelaide—Holy Trinity: Paul Harrington (Sue), Christopher Jolliffe (Narelle), Bernie Leo (Jennie), Geoffrey Lin (Wendy), Ken Noakes (Naomi), David Smith (Annie), John Warner (Geetha), Cameron Munro, (Karen), James Harricks (Karen), Michael Hyam (Jody), Caroline Litchfield [W] Retired priests; Clergy widows [TM] Yankalilla: Chris St John (Roz) [N] Willochra: The Bishop Election Committee
28 Amritsar (North India): Bp Pradeep Samantaroy [A] Anglicare-SA: Lynn Arnold (Elaine) [W] Mission to Seafarers, Port Pirie: Lay Chaplain Ian Pole; Port Lincoln Members of the Committee; Seafarers’ Centre, Wallaroo, Brother Martyn CSBC; Port Giles, Fr Thomas and volunteers [TM] Anglican Community Care [N] Anglicare Australia: Christopher Jones (Christine)
29 Burundi: Abp Bernard Ntahoturi [A] Adelaide—St John’s: Christopher Myers SSM [W] Camp Willochra, Melrose: Management Committee Members and the Warden, Brett Seymour-Murray and his family [TM] Mothers’ Union: Diocesan President Cheryl Bainton [N] Theological Colleges and Religious Communities
30 Andaman & Car Nicobar Islands (North India): Bp Christopher Paul [A] Adelaide—St Luke’s: Martyn Woodsford (Tracey) [W] Mothers’ Union in the Diocese: President Elizabeth Harris, Treasurer Murray Tiver, Chaplain Wendy Cooper [TM] Registrar: Donna Jones [N] Anglican Board of Mission–Australia: John Deane
31 Antananarivo (Indian Ocean): Bps Samoela Ranarivelo, Todd McGregor [A] Adelaide—St Mary Magdalene’s: Catherine Pennington [W] Bishopric Nomination Committee [TM] Retired clergy and clergy widows [N] The National Council of Churches in Australia
Legend: The first entry for each day is from the world-wide Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer followed by [A] Adelaide [W] Willochra [TM] The Murray and [N] the National Anglican Cycle of Prayer. More detail for the latter is available from the ABM-A Partners in Prayer.
In our Link Diocese of Wakefield the Province of SA is remembered in prayer every Friday. We in turn pray for Bishop Stephen Platten, his assistant bishop Tony Robinson, and the Dean of Wakefield Jonathan Greene.
Printable PDFs are available in A4 format and as a foldable booklet. The Prayer Cycle is also available as a word document.
Observances in January
Observances in January • 1—Naming and Circumcision of Jesus: The Community of the Holy Name • 6—Epiphany: Crafers • 13—St Hilary of Poitiers: Morphett Vale • 21—St Agnes: Grange • 24—St Timothy: Wudinna • 25—Conversion of St Paul: Glencoe, Montacute, Naracoorte, Orroroo, Pt Adelaide, Two Wells; Cathedrals of Bendigo, Gippsland (Sale), Melbourne, Rockhampton • 26—Australia Day • 30—King Charles the Martyr: Padthaway