Let Us Give Thanks For

Let Us Give Thanks For

DECEMBER 2016

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

Those who have come to faith in Christ Jesus (MONT) * The church plant of St. JAX (MONT) * The birth of our Lord and Saviour (ENL/QUE/NSPEI/CNL)) * The joy of celebrating the holidays with friends and family (QUE) * The Light of Christ in the Dark of Winter (WNL) * Community outreach in the Christmas season (NSPEI)

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

 All who seek to worship the Christ child (MONT) * Those who are far from loved ones and those who must work at Christmas time (MONT) * Refugees and those who live in danger (MONT) * Those who are feeling alone, especially those who are homeless, in long term care, or in hospital. (ENL/QUE) * Christmas Hampers and Foodbank Ministries (ENL) * For students and teachers preparing for end-of-term exams and papers (QUE) * Travelers during this holiday period (QUE)

  • 1 – Synod Executive Committee Meeting (WNL)
  • 2 – The Montreal Unit of the PWRDF Annual General Meeting (MONT)
  • 2-3 Meeting of Diocesan Council (NSPEI)
  • 7 – Meeting of the Diocesan Executive Committee (CNL)
  • 11 - The Rev. Dr. Victor-David MbuyiBipungu, inducted to the parish of La Nativité, Nord (MONT)
  • 21 - 35th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Rev. Canon John Courage (ENL)

Provincial Prayer Care

Ecclesiastical Province of Canada

No. 114

October 2016 – December 2016

02OctoberEcclesiastical Province of Canada

Archbishop Percy Coffin and the Provincial Council

09OctoberDiocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

Bishop Ron Cutler

16OctoberDiocese of Québec

Bishop Bruce Myers

23OctoberDiocese of Fredericton

Bishop David Edwards

30 OctoberEcclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land

Archbishop Gregory Kerr-Wilsonand the Provincial Council

06 NovemberThe Primate and the Council of General Synod

Archbishop Fred Hiltz

13 NovemberEcclesiastical Province of Ontario

Archbishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Council

20 NovemberDiocese of Montréal

Bishop MaryIrwin-Gibson

27 NovemberEcclesiastical Province of British Columbia and the Yukon

Archbishop John Privett and the Provincial Council

04 DecemberDiocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Bishop Geoffrey Peddle

11DecemberDiocese of Central Newfoundland

Bishop John Watton

18DecemberDiocese of Western Newfoundland

Archbishop Percy Coffin

25 DecemberNational Indigenous Bishop and the Anglican Council ofIndigenous Peoples

Bishop Mark McDonald

OCTOBER 2016 LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan in her new role as the Interim Principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College. (MONT) * The Rev. Dr. Neil Mancor in his new role as the of Interim Director of Pastoral Studies at the Montreal Diocesan Theological College (MONT) * Students and Staff of Montreal Diocesan Theological College (MONT) * Parish of Sutton 170th Anniversary (MONT) * Parish of St. Michael & All Angels 50th Anniversary (MONT) * A bountiful harvest (ENL) * 192 years of ministry in Bay Roberts (ENL) * 100th Anniversary St. Matthew's Church in Bay Roberts (ENL)* CLB and 124 years of diocesan youth ministry (ENL) * Queen’s College Faculty and Students (ENL) * Diocesan Youth Conference – “It takes a Church to raise a Child” (ENL) * The beauty of Canadian autumn with its spectacular foliage (QUE) * The ministry of layreaders(QUE) * Deacons: Cynthia Patterson, Douglas Johnson, John LeGresley, Joy Carson, Carol Edgar and Adèle Finlayson (QUE) * For a life of abundance in a world where many go without (QUE) *Recent Clergy Appointments (WNL) * New Ministry Initiatives (WNL) * Cursillo Weekend (NSPEI) * Work of the Building Healthy Parishes Team (NSPEI) * New President of the University of King’s College (NSPEI) * Appointments of new rectors (NSPEI) * Ministry of Retired Clergy (NSPEI) * Rev. Perry Cooper for eight years as Executive officer, and Rev. Terry Caines as he begins as the new Executive officer (CNL)

OCTOBER 2016PLEASE PRAY FOR:

  • 1 - Blessing of the pets, St. Barnabas, North Hatley (QUE)
  • 2 - Blessing of the pets, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Quebec City (QUE)
  • 2 – The Rev. Sophie Rolland, inducted to the Parish of Vaudreuil (MONT)
  • 4-6 - Bishop’s visit to Chignecto Region (NSPEI)
  • 7 – 10 CursilloWekend (WNL)
  • 8 - Service of thanksgiving and celebration for the Syrian Orthodox and Anglican communities in the Eastern Townships working together to sponsor and support refugees (QUE)
  • 9 – Bishop Francis Loyo of the Diocese of Rokon, South Sudan as he visits Central NL and their new companion Diocese covenant (CNL)
  • 10 - 31 Bishop Dennis Drainville during his vacation time (QUE)
  • 12-13 - Meeting of Regional Deans (NSPEI)
  • 15 - Mission School, PEI Region (NSPEI)
  • 15 – Clergy and Parish Corporation Training Day (MONT)
  • 16- participants in the 124th Annual CLB Anniversary Parade (ENL)
  • 18 – Visit of Bishop Francis Loyo of South Sudan (ENL)
  • 18-20 - Bishop's visit to South Shore Region (NSPEI)
  • 20 – Mile End Community Mission Benefit Dinner (MONT)
  • 21-22 - Meeting of Diocesan Council (NSPEI)
  • 25 - Search Committee meeting re new principal for Montreal Diocesan Theological College (QUE)
  • 25-27 – Clergy Conference (CNL)
  • 27-29 - The diocesan conference on children and youth (ENL)
  • 28 – The Scriptures in the Church – Past, Present and Future lecture (MONT)
  • 28-30 - Diocesan Youth Conference, Lunenburg (NSPEI)
  • 30 - Clergy Conference (MONT)
  • Ride for Refuge from Cape Spear to the Anglican Cathedral (ENL)

November 2016

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

Parish of All Saints Dunham 208th Anniversary (MONT) * The 40th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women in Canada (MONT) * The ministry of the Very Rev’d Paul Kennington as he leaves his post as Dean of Christ Church Cathedral (MONT) * Shared ministries (ENL) * Those who gave their lives for the protection and safety of others (ENL) * Leaders who provide ministry to children through their work in CLB, JA, Sunday School, and other youth groups (ENL) * Fall Fair Celebrations (ENL) * Bishop Geoff’s Episcopal Visit to the Archdeaconry of Labrador (ENL) * Having purpose in our lives and the capacity to share the gospels of Christ (QUE) * Past & present Armed Forces Personnel (WNL) * Those who have served and are currently serving our country (NSPEI) * Ordination of Deacons (NSPEI) * Diocesan Layreader’s Association (NSPEI)

PLEASE PRAY FOR:  The Search process for a new Principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College (MONT) * St. Thomas’ Vestry Retreat (ENL) * Sacrament of Confirmation: Reign of Christ Sunday – St. Thomas” (ENL * Parishes starting Advent celebrations (ENL) * Pilgrim- A course for the Christian Journey in the Parish of Upper Island Cove (ENL) * The licensing of Sylvain Laperrière as a Layreader for the congregations of St. John the Evangelist, Portneuf and St. Bartholomew, Bourg-Louis (QUE) * Those suffering from mental and physical illness (QUE) * The homeless in need of shelter (QUE)

  • 4 – 6 – FLAME Men’s Conference (MONT)
  • 4-6 – Men’s Weekend at Mint Brook (CNL)
  • 5 – The Children’s & Youth Ministry Challenge training (MONT)
  • 5 - Mission School, Cape Breton Region (NSPEI)
  • 12 - PWRDF Parish Representatives Workshop (NSPEI)
  • 13- The Rev. Dr. Victor-David MbuyiBipungu, being inducted to the parish of St. Simon & St. Bartholomew, Chomedey (MONT)
  • 13 – The Rev Pamela Yarrow as new Archdeacon of St Lawrence (MONT)
  • 13 – The installation of the RevCanon Keith Schmidt and the Rev Canon Dr David Sinclair as Honorary Canons of Christ Church Cathedral (MONT)
  • 17 – The Bishop’s Annual Dinner (MONT)
  • 18-20 - Gathering of the Community of Associate Parish Priests (NSPEI)
  • 23 – 25 - Diocesan Clergy Conference (WNL)
  • 23 - Priesting of Katie Flynn & Jennifer Renouf (WNL)
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