Diocese of Grahamstown

Intercessions and Thanksgivings, November 2009

St Patrick Hogsback

This month we pray for the Archdeaconries of Alice and King William’s Town. Next month’s intercessions are for the parishes of Ukhahlamba Diocese. Please send in your intercessions by 17 November to:

Maggy Clarke
P O Box 181
Grahamstown 6140
Tel: 046 622 7803
Fax: 046622 5231
E-mail: umbuliso@diocesegrahamstown.co.za

 

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Sunday 1st: All Saints

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Alice, giving thanks for the faithful ministry of Moses Madywabe as Archdeacon, and praying for a successor to be found.

In our Link Diocese of Toronto, pray for the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.

Patronals: East London; DSG Chapel

Monday 2nd: The commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Pray for St Matthew’s Mission during their interregnum, for the new Rector William Fobosi and his wife Phillipina, giving thanks for his willingness to share his time between his previous parish and St Matthew’s. Pray for the Assistant Mputumi Kebeni and his wife Nombongo and for the Churchwardens Luvuyo Mpangeva, Mhlalisi Phillip and Nozipho Ntsholo.

Pray that the rectory renovations may be completed by the end of November.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the founders and benefactors of the Diocese.

Birthday: Peter Mtuze

Tuesday 3rd: The Martyrs of Mbokotwana, 1880

Pray for St Patrick’s Hogsback, for the Priest Margaret Fourie and the Chapel Warden Trevor Webster.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Trinity Church, Colborne.

Wednesday 4th: Martin de Porres, Religious, 1639

Pray for the Premier of the Eastern Cape Government, Noxolo Kieviet, and those who work in her office. Give thanks for her attendance at the Diocesan Gala Dinner on 18 September.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Stephen’s Community Ministries (FaithWorks).

Birthday: Pumza Tiso

Thursday 5th:

Pray for St John’s Winterberg, and all who worship and minister there.

Pray forthe Department of Agriculture in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Mbulelo Sogoni. Pray for rural development in this Province.

Trusts Board meeting.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Toronto Urban Native Ministry (FaithWorks).

Friday 6th:

Pray for the Capraway Development Agency, the new diocesan company set up to operate the Church’s development efforts. Pray for Lulama Ntshingwa the Director, the members of the Board, Tony Schnell and the employees. 

Saturday 7th: Willibrord, Bishop and Missionary in Holland, 739

Pray for Christ Church with St Michael Adelaide, for Sandy Nyakatya and his wife Nosipho.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the University of Trinity College.

Birthday: Isaias Chachine

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Sunday 8th: 32nd Sunday of the Year

Remembrance Sunday, those who died in war

Pray for St Andrew and St Edmund Bedford, for John Joubert and his wife Avril.

Pray for the Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Sicelo Gqobana.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Oshawa Deanery.

Monday 9th:

Pray for the Department of Health in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Phumulo Masualle. Pray for proper delivery of essential supplies so that dedicated staff do not lose heart and quit, increasing the shortage of personnel.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for All Saints, Whitby.

Tuesday 10th: Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome and Teacher of the Faith, 461

Pray for St John Fort Beaufort, for those who worship and minister there.

Trusts Board meeting.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Ascension, Port Perry.

Wednesday 11th: Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397

Pray for Holy Trinity Fort Beaufort, for those who worship and minister there.

Diocesan Council.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Christ Memorial Church, Oshawa.

Thursday 12th: Charles Simeon, Priest, 1836

Pray for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape Government, and for the MEC Mahlubandile Qwase. Pray especially for under-resourced rural schools.

Chapter meeting.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St George Memorial Church, Oshawa.

Wedding Anniversary: +Ebenezer and Noncedo Ntlali

Friday 13th:

Pray for St Bartholomew’s Alice, for Nomakorinte Biko, Assistant Priest and her husband Sipo. Give thanks for Moses Madywabe’s ministry in this parish and pray for him in his new work in Ukhahlamba Diocese. Pray also for his restoration to full health.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St George, Pickering Village (Ajax).

Saturday 14th: Samuel Seabury, Bishop in America, 1784

Pray for AIDS ministries in the Diocese, remembering especially the work of the Alice Hospice in home based care, nutrition, education, medical programmes, and day care, and the New Start VCT Centre in Middledrift, with its manager Mziwoxolo Ndzengu.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John, Blackstock (Cartwright).

Birthday (Ukhahlamba Diocese): Rod Ker-Fox

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Sunday 15th: 33rd Sunday of the Year, Mission Sunday

Pray for the Archdeaconry of King William’s Town, for the Archdeacon Mzoxolo Doda and his wife Hlengiwe.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the Philip Aziz Centre (FaithWorks).

Monday 16th: Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093

Pray for the Indaba Process in the Diocese of Grahamstown, meeting until Thursday.

Pray for the Department of Economic Development in the Eastern Cape Government, and the Provincial Treasury, and for MEC Mcebisi Jonas.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John, Whitby.

Tuesday 17th: Hilda of Whitby, Religious, 680

Pray for Holy Trinity King William’s Town, for Charles Lagan and his wife Sheila, with Pumza Tiso and her husband Vic, and Deacon Randall Gallant. Pray for the Churchwardens Ivan Harry, Rupert Fortune and Denver Agram (Alternate).

Pray for the Indaba Process.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Martin, Bay Ridges (Pickering).

Wednesday 18th:

Pray for St Peter Peddie, giving thanks for the appointment of Loyiso Zibi as Rector and praying for him and his wife Sinipha as they begin their new ministry there.

Pray for the Indaba Process.

Bishop Ebenezer at meeting of Biko Bowcott Trust.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Matthew, Oshawa.

Thursday 19th:

Pray for St John and St Chad’s Zwelitsha, for the Rector Mzoxolo Doda and his wife Hlengiwe, with Sizinzo Mhlwatika and his wife Mandisa, Samuel Beja and his wife Bongiwe, and Deacon Fanele Simanga with his wife Nomthandazo.

Indaba Process meeting ends.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Paul-on-the-Hill, Pickering.

Friday 20th:

Pray for Bishop Ebenezer as he ministers to both Grahamstown and Ukhahlamba Dioceses, and for his wife Noncedo.

Pray for the Department of Roads and Public Works in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Pemmy Majodina.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Paul, Uxbridge.

Wedding Anniversaries: Rodger and Sharon Norman

(Ukhahlamba Diocese) Moses and Thembisa Madywabe

Saturday 21st:

Pray for St Luke Mdolomba, for Deacon Lungiswa Mkiva.

Pray for the Department of Housing in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Nombulelo Mabandla. Pray for the efficient delivery of adequate housing to those most in need.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Martin, Courtice.

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Sunday 22nd: 34th Sunday of the Year: Christ the King

Pray for St Paul Zeleni, giving thanks for the appointment of Tamsanqa Magadla, and praying for him and his wife Nocawe as they begin ministry there.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for ROC Women’s Emergency Transition Centre (FaithWorks).

Birthday: Linda Schwartz

Monday 23rd: Clement, Bishop of Rome and Martyr, c. 100

Pray for those from the Archdeaconry of King William’s Town studying at the College of the Transfiguration: Mzinzisi Dyantyi and Monde Makandula. Give thanks that Mzikazi Mfenyana had the benefit of a year of full-time study and pray for her as she moves to St Philip’s Gompo.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Peter, Oshawa.

Birthday: Mteteli Mhlauli

Patronal: Grahamstown

Tuesday 24th:

Pray for the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in the Eastern Cape Government, and for the MEC Xolisa Tom. Pray for preparations for the Soccer World Cup in this Province.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Thomas, Brooklin.

Birthday: Gloria Smith

Ordination Anniversaries: Ed Smith, Gloria Smith

Wednesday 25th:

Pray for Holy Trinity Dimbaza, for Simphiwe Magxwalisa and his wife Nzuki, with Deacon Boniswa Magodlo, and her husband Mandisi.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Campaign 2000.

Wedding Anniversary: Lisa and Vivienne Nzukuma

Thursday 26th:

Pray for St Andrew Ginsberg, for Peter Mtuze and his wife Kutala.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the Mission to Seafarers.

Birthday: Vuyani Mnqathu

Ordination Anniversary: Hazel Goodfellow

Friday 27th:

Pray for Holy Name Stutterheim, for Lizo Sokopo, Deacon, and his wife Ntombentsha.

Pray for the Departments of Transport, Safety and Liaison in the Eastern Cape Government, and for the MEC Ghishma Barry.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Camp Couchiching.

Saturday 28th:

Pray for retired clergy and their wives in the Alice and King William’s Town Archdeaconries: Chris and Noluntu Dano, Pat Ncaca, Wilton and Nontsasa Mtyobo and Harry van Heerden.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the Chaplaincy Services of the Diocese.

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Sunday 29th: First Sunday in Advent

Pray for St Barnabas Stutterheim, for Anaida Allwood and her husband John.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the Community of Deacons of the Diocese.

Monday 30th: St Andrew

Pray for widowed clergy spouses in the King William’s Town Archdeaconry: Muriel Beaumont, Noluthando Dlamini and Beatrice Marashula.

Pray for the Department of Social Development in the Eastern Cape Government, and for the MEC Nonkosi Mvana.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Wycliffe College.

Patronals: Mdantsane, St Andrew’s College Grahamstown

In Ukhahlamba Diocese:  Lady Frere, Queenstown

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