Diocese of Grahamstown

Intercessions and Thanksgivings, March 2010

St Patrick Hogsback

 

This month we pray for the Archdeaconries of Alice and King William’s Town. Next month’s intercessions are for the Archdeaconries of  East London East and Central.

Please send in your intercessions by 17 March to:

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

PLEASE SEND THE NAMES OF YOUR NEWLY ELECTED CHURCHWARDENS TO THE DIOCESAN OFFICE AFTER THE VESTRY MEETING (EVEN IF THERE IS NO CHANGE)!

DIOCESE OF UKHAHLAMBA, Please note: From next month, April 2010, the Diocese of Ukhahlamba will be publishing its own Intercessions and Thanksgivings.

Week beginning Sunday 7 March
Week beginning Sunday 14 March
Week beginning Sunday 21 March
Week beginning Sunday 28 March
 

Monday 1st: David, Bishop and Missionary in Wales, 6th Century

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

In our Link Diocese of Toronto, pray for St George the Martyr, Apsley.

Tuesday 2nd: Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, 672

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St James, Emily.

Clergy retreat, Hillandale.

Wednesday 3rd: John & Charles Wesley, Priests, 18th century

Pray for the Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, Noxolo Kieviet, and all who work in her office.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St James, Rosneath.

Clergy retreat, Hillandale.

Thursday 4th:

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

Pray for the Bernard Mizeki Guild in the Diocese, for Mluleki Mize the President.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John, Emily.

Clergy retreat, Hillandale.

Friday 5th: Women’s World Day of Prayer

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

Pray for the women’s organizations of the Diocese, for the AWF President Kokela Siqendu, and the MU President Noncedo Ntlali, and their executive committees.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John, Ida.

Clergy retreat, Hillandale.

Saturday 6th:

Pray for the MEC for Health in the Eastern Cape Government, Phumulo Masualle, for all hospitals and clinics that fall under his department, for dedicated doctors and nurses, and efficient service delivery.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John the Baptist, Lakefield.

Clergy retreat, Hillandale.

Birthday: Vuyisile Duka

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Sunday 7th: 3rd Sunday in Lent

Pray for St Peter Peddie, for Loyiso Zibi and his wife Sinipha.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Street Outreach Services (LOFT Community Services).

Bishop Ebenezer at St Bartholomew Grahamstown.

Monday 8th:

Pray for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Mahlubandile Qwase, and for all teachers and learners, members of Governing Bodies and parents, partners in this essential process.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John the Evangelist, Peterborough.

Tuesday 9th: Maqhamusela Khanyile of Zululand, Martyr, 1877

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 sound and affordable housing to be available to all.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Luke, Peterborough.Bishop Ebenezer visits chapelries in East London.

Wednesday 10th:

Pray for the Capraway Development Company and for the Director Lulama Ntshingwa. Pray for the projects and staff.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Matthew & St Aidan, Buckhorn.

Bishop Ebenezer visits chapelries in East London.

Birthday: F J Simanga

Thursday 11th:

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Michael, Westwood.

Bishop Ebenezer visits chapelries in East London.

Friday 12th: Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome and Teacher of the Faith, 604

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Thomas, Millbrook. 

Saturday 13th:

Pray for the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Xoliswa Tom. Pray for good care to be taken of the finances, and for God’s blessing on the World Cup events in the Province this year, and on the National Festival of the Arts.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Stephen, Chandos.

Workshop for Churchwardens and Parish Treasurers.

Wedding Anniversary: Sandile and Nokwanda Mhlontlo

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Sunday 14th: 4th Sunday in Lent

Pray for St John and St Chad Zwelitsha, for Mzoxolo Doda the Rector and his wife Hlengiwe, with Samuel Beja and his wife Bongiwe, Fanele Simanga and his wife Nomthandazo,  Sizinzo Mhlwatika and his wife Mandisa and Deacon Nomalunga Smaile. Pray for Monde Makandula and Mzinzisi Dyantyi, ordinands from Zwelitsha studying at COTT this year.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Crosslinks Housing and Support Services.

Bishop Ebenezer at Chapelries Combined Eucharist, City Hall East London.

Monday 15th:

Pray for St Paul Zeleni, for Tamsanqa Magadla and his wife Nocawe.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St John the Evangelist, Havelok.

Tuesday 16th:

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Alice, giving thanks for the appointment of William Fobosi as Archdeacon. Pray for him and his wife Phillipina. Pray for Mputumi Kebeni, licensed to assist in the Archdeaconry of Alice, and his wife Nombongo.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Christ Church, Campbellford.

Bishop Ebenezer visits chapelries in East London.

Wednesday 17th: Patrick, Bishop and Missionary in Ireland, 461

Pray for St Bartholomew’s Alice, for Nomakorinte Biko and her husband Sipo.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Mark, Warsaw.

Bishop Ebenezer visits chapelries in East London.

Thursday 18th: Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Teacher of the Faith, c. 386

Pray for HIV/ AIDS projects in the Archdeaconries of Alice and King William’s Town. Pray especially for the Isibindi in Alice, and for the New Start VCT Centre at Middledrift and Mziwoxolo Ndzengu the Manager.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for hospital chaplaincies of the diocese.

Bishop Ebenezer visits chapelries in East London.

Ordination Anniversary: Louis Flint

Friday 19th: Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1711

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for All Saints Collingwood.

Saturday 20th: Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, 687

Pray for St Edmund’s Bedford, for Sandy Nyakatya and his wife Nosipho.

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 Christ Church, Banda.

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Sunday 21st: 5th Sunday in Lent

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for George Elliott, Area Bishop of York-Simcoe.

Bishop Ebenezer at St Clement Grahamstown.

 

Monday 22nd:

Pray for St Patrick Hogsback, for Margaret Fourie the priest and the outgoing Warden Trevor Webster.

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Christ Church, Batteau.

Birthday: Timothy Jija

Tuesday 23rd:

Pray for Holy Trinity Fort Beaufort, giving thanks for the arrival of Kolekile Twantwa to be the new Rector. Pray for him and his wife Nompucuko.

Pray for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Mbulelo Sogoni. Pray for farmers and farm workers, and for good rains.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Good Shepherd, Stayner.

Birthday: Chris Dano

Wednesday 24th:

Pray for St John Fort Beaufort, and Resurrection Church, for Kolekile Twantwa the new Rector, and his wife Nompucuko.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Prince of Peace Church, Wasaga Beach.

Thursday 25th: The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Pray for Bishop Ebenezer and his wife Noncedo.

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Trinity Church, Barrie.

Birthday: Lawrence Nzwana

Friday 26th:

Pray for the Department of Roads and Public Works in the Eastern Cape Government, for the MEC Pemmy Majodina. Pray for good and regular upkeep of roads to help communication, tourism and service delivery.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Margaret, Barrie.

Saturday 27th:

Pray for clergy widows in the King William’s Town and Alice Archdeaconries: Muriel Beaumont, Noluthando Dlamini and Beatrice Marashula.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Paul, Innisfil.

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Sunday 28th: Palm Sunday

Pray for St John Winterberg,

In Toronto Diocese, pray for Nottawasaga Deanery.

Bishop Ebenezer at St John Bathurst.

Monday 29th: Monday in Holy Week

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for the Church of the Redeemer, Duntroon.

Bishop Ebenezer in retreat.

Tuesday 30th: Tuesday in Holy Week

Pray for St Matthew’s Mission, for William Fobosi and his wife Phillipina, with Assistant Mputumi Kebeni and his wife Nombongo.

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St George, Allandale (Barrie).

Bishop Ebenezer in retreat.

Wednesday 31st: Wednesday in Holy Week

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

In Toronto Diocese, pray for St Giles, Barrie.

Bishop Ebenezer in retreat.

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