Archdeaconry of France Prayer Diary December 2015 February 2016 December From Bishop David Once again violence and terrorism have struck France and the world is in shock. The numbers of dead and injured in the attacks across Paris must make this one of the deadliest of such crimes. We will be praying for the people of Paris at this time of national mourning, distress and fear. We pray for all who have died that our Loving God will welcome them into his arms. We pray that God will comfort all who grieve, as well as the injured and the fearful. And we pray that terrorism may be overcome and violent hearts turned to paths of peace. In the face of hatred we pray that we may show forth love, and in this time of despair we remember our calling to be lights in a darkened world. May the peace of the Lord be with you. General items for Prayer The COP21 Climate Change conference in Paris (30th Nov to 11th Dec) Planning for Christmas services, organising publicity etc 6 th & 13 th : Regional elections: pray for men and women of integrity and good will to be elected 18 th : French schools break up For good attendances and contacts at Christmas services and activities. 1 st Archdeaconry of France: Bishops Robert Innes, David Hamid; Archdeacon: Ian Naylor; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Andrew Hawken.
2 nd Aquitaine, including Allez, Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Dondas, Doudrac, Envals, Limeuil, Monteton, Négrondes, Nérac, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste-Nathalene, St Médard: Vacant. Priest-in-charge: Andrew Bullock; Brian Davies; Angela Marshall, David Marshall; Liz Morris; Gill Strachan Assistant Curate: Charlotte Sullivan Janis Adams; Alexandra Bullock; Madeleine Holmes; Sheila Marshall; Roger Verrall For God's wisdom and guidance in the recruitment of a new Chaplain, prayers for all involved in the interviews (10 th ), and for God's will to be done. For the many Christmas Carol Services, as we reach out to spread the Gospel message. For our first ecumenical service in Arcachon (6 th ), and development of new friendships. For our youth trip to Paris, to attend the Fusion worship event at St Mark's Versailles Dec 12 th -13 th : 3 rd Francis Xavier Lorgues with Fayence in the Var Contact: Peter Massey. 4 th John of Damascus, Nicholas Ferrar Beaulieu-sur-Mer St Michael: Priest-in-charge: Anthony Ingham 5 th Brittany, including Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen: Priest-in-charge: Fred Trethewey; Retired priest: Jeremy Cross Alan Mason Readers with PTO Guy Barnard, Laura and Robin Hillman, For 4 Carol Services in December 6 th St Nicholas Cannes Holy Trinity: Giles Williams; David Sinclair, Christine Williams. For people in Cannes and the neighbouring towns still affected by the disastrous floods in October Sunday 12 th : Our children will perform a nativity play in the morning service: pray that many friends and family will come along. Friday 18 th : We go carol-singing round the Irish pubs (there are four of them in central Cannes!), handing out invitations to our Christmas services. Sunday 20 th : Our main Christmas Carol service - we hope many will be invited, come and want to find out more... Thursday 24 th, Christmas Eve: Children s carols in the afternoon, midnight Communion Friday 25 th, Christmas Day: Early Communion and then All-Age Communion. 7 th St Ambrose Chantilly St Peter: Nicholas Clarke.
8 th Conception of the BVM Christ Church in La Manche, Gratot Homëel and Virey Priest-in-charge: Vacant Michael Brooke (retired), Linda Brooke and Mary Jackson. Donna Derrick, Reader in Training That the spare land is sold so that our finances are in good health for the recruitment of a new priest in charge. That the Vacancy process keeps moving forward. For the health of our retired clergy. That we can reach out to the local community, both French and English at our Christmas services, especially those that involve children 6 th Christingle at Gratot 19 th and 20 th - our Carol services at Gratot and Virey 20 th - the crib service at Gratot That the 2 Lay representatives are appointed for our Vacancy process. 9 th Dinard St Bartholomew: Priest-in-charge: Gareth Randall. For our Christmas services and their potential for outreach For The Revd Peter Hales and his wife Pippa as they undertakes a four month chaplaincy cover in Opporto. Dunkirk, Missions to Seafarers: Ben Humphries. 10 th Evian: Priest: David Miller. 11 th Fontainebleau St Luke: Vacant 12 th Grenoble St Marc: Bob Hurley 13 th St Lucy Le Gard, Priest-in-charge: Stafford Low Brenda Juntunen For all those who will be attending our Christmas services that they may be challenged and encouraged in their faith. All Saints, Hérault: Priest-in-charge: Roger Smith 14 th St John of the Cross Lille Christ Church: Priest-in-charge: Debbie Flach; Paul Ellender, Suzanne Bray.
Arras oversight: Debbie Flach. 15 th Lyon: Ben Harding Keith Burrell, Tim Evans. 16 th O Sapentia Maisons-Laffitte Holy Trinity: Olaf Eriksson Pray that all who participate in our Christmas services and events will be truly blessed by the coming of the Christ child. 17 th Eglantine Jebb Marseille All Saints, also serving Aix-en- Provence: Priest-in-charge: David Greenwood 18 th Menton St John: Chaplain David Hart Give thanks with us as we have returned to our historic St John's Church building. The renovations will continue around us, a reminder that we too are a people along the Way, called to grow into the full stature of Christ. 19 th Midi-Pyrénées and Aude including Alet les Bains, Brens, Cahors, Caylus, Toulouse, Valence d'agen, Vayrac: Andrew Hawken, Assistant June Hutchinson Linda Billeness, Peter Gibbs, Michael Pennington, Adrian and Judy Wilson 20 th Nice Holy Trinity, also serving Vence St Hugh: Peter Jackson 21 st Paris St George, also serving Caen: Matthew Harrison. Assistant Chaplian Andrew Bigg 22 nd Paris St Michael: Alyson Lamb; Asstistant Chaplain Vacant. The ongoing search for an Assistant Chaplain. Please pray for all those involved in the recruitment process that we will be sensitive to what the Lord is saying and that God will give discernment. Pray for our Chaplain Alyson, for grace, energy and wisdom as she leads 'singlehanded'. Also for the staff: part-time administrator Roberta Vellve, Parish Worker Carolyne Powell, and key volunteers including the Churchwardens Chris Igwe and Bunmy Rolland. Their workload is heavy, especially approaching Christmas.
23 rd Urgent need for locum-cover from late January until Easter. (The locum has had to stand down). Thank God for the life of the church which continues to be vibrant and for our recent teaching series inspired by Krish Kandiah's book Paradoxology. Many have found this very useful. Pray for our teaching programme in the new year, that the Holy Spirit will inspire choices; and pray for all preachers and service leaders in this time of semivacancy Pas de Calais, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin: Priest-in-charge: Vacant. 24 th Christmas Eve Pau St Andrew: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; John Errey. 25 th Christmas Day Christ the Good Shepherd, Poitou-Charentes: Ambernac, Barbezieux St. Hilaire, Civray, Courcelles, Jarnac, La Rochefoucauld, Magne, Nanteuil,Parthenay, St Léger de la Martinière/Chef Boutonne, Villejesus. Hazel Door; Alan and Joyce Bache, Elisabeth Barnett, Richard Beech, Carolyn Kimber, John Matthews, Michael Painter, Linda Shepherd. For The Revd Hazel Door as she takes her mast services before retirement. 26 th St Stephen St Raphaël St John the Evangelist, also serving Port Grimaud: Priest-in-charge: Keith Bretel. 27 th St John the Evangelist Strasbourg St Alban: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; David Cowley. 28 th The Holy Innocents Vendée All Saints, including Puy-de-Serre, La Chapelle Archard, also serving La Chapelle Palluau: Priest-in-charge: Caroline Sackley Readers Robin Kenyon, John Matthews 29 th St Thomas Becket Vernet-les-Bains, St George: Priest-in-charge: David Phillips. 30 th Versailles St Mark, with St Paul, Chevry, also serving Gif sur Yvette: Vacant; Asst chaplain: Elaine Labourel. 31 st John Wycliffe Monte Carlo (Monaco) St Paul: Walter Raymond; Frank Megginson, Mary de Vachon.
For the success of a capital campaign to fund a lift that would make access to our parish hall easier for seniors and the disabled.
7 January 4th French schools go back 6th Epiphany 19th - 26th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 1 st The naming and circumcision of Jesus Archdeaconry of France: Bishops Robert Innes, David Hamid; Archdeacon: Ian Naylor; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Andrew Hawken. 2 nd Seraphim, Monk of Sarov Aquitaine, including Allez, Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Dondas, Doudrac, Envals, Limeuil, Monteton, Négrondes, Nérac, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste-Nathalene, St Médard: Vacant. Priest-in-charge: Andrew Bullock; Brian Davies; Angela Marshall, David Marshall; Liz Morris; Gill Strachan Assistant Curate: Charlotte Sullivan Janis Adams; Alexandra Bullock; Madeleine Holmes; Sheila Marshall; Roger Verrall For new worship leaders, as they have completed the recent training course and take up responsibilities in leading services in their congregations. Thanks for our ecumenical friendships with our Christian brothers and sisters, especially the many services taking place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18 th -25 th ). 3 rd Lorgues with Fayence in the Var Contact: Peter Massey. 4 th Beaulieu-sur-Mer St Michael: Priest-in-charge: Anthony Ingham 5 th Brittany, including Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen: Priest-in-charge: Fred Trethewey; Retired priest: Jeremy Cross Alan Mason Readers with PTO Guy Barnard, Laura and Robin Hillman, A variety of ecumenical services in January 6 th Epiphany Cannes Holy Trinity: Giles Williams; David Sinclair, Christine Williams. 26 th : We begin our Christianity Explored course. Pray for people to come and find new life in Christ 7 th Chantilly St Peter: Nicholas Clarke.
8 8 th Lucian, Priest and Martyr Christ Church in La Manche, Gratot Homëel and Virey Priest-in-charge: Vacant Michael Brooke (retired), Linda Brooke and Mary Jackson. Donna Derrick, Reader in Training That the spare land is sold so that our finances are in good health for the recruitment of a new priest in charge. That the Vacancy process keeps moving forward. For the health of our retired clergy. Our ecumenical relations during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. For Donna Derrick, our Reader in Training, who has taken on the role of ecumenical officer and will have a full workload in the preparations for this week. 9 th Dinard St Bartholomew: Priest-in-charge: Gareth Randall. For thanksgiving that the money has been raised to pay for last year s substabntial the restoration of our church s organ. For the services herer as part of the Week of Prayer for Chrsitna Unity Dunkirk, Missions to Seafarers: Ben Humphries. 10 th Baptism of Christ Evian: Priest: David Miller. 11 th Mary Sleasor, Missionary Fontainebleau St Luke: Vacant 12 th Grenoble St Marc: Bob Hurley 13 th Kentigern Le Gard, Priest-in-charge: Stafford Low Brenda Juntunen for our delicate relationship with other churches in Anduze and the bilingual ecumenical service to be held on Jan 10th for the long term development of the church in the Gard All Saints, Hérault: Priest-in-charge: Roger Smith 14 th Lille Christ Church: Priest-in-charge: Arras oversight: Debbie Flach. Debbie Flach; Paul Ellender, Suzanne Bray.
9 15 th Lyon: Ben Harding Keith Burrell, Tim Evans. 16 th Maisons-Laffitte Holy Trinity: Olaf Eriksson As we begin a new year that God would give us wisdom in setting our priorities right, both individually and as a community of faith. 17 th Anthony of Egypt Marseille All Saints, also serving Aix-en- Provence: Priest-in-charge: David Greenwood 18 th Beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Menton St John: Chaplain David Hart Give thanks with us as we have returned to our historic St John's Church building. The renovations will continue around us, a reminder that we too are a people along the Way, called to grow into the full stature of Christ. 19 th Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester Midi-Pyrénées and Aude including Alet les Bains, Brens, Cahors, Caylus, Toulouse, Valence d'agen, Vayrac: Andrew Hawken, Assistant June Hutchinson Linda Billeness, Peter Gibbs, Michael Pennington, Adrian and Judy Wilson For the candidates for confirmation as they prepare to be confirmed 20 th Richard Rolle Nice Holy Trinity, also serving Vence St Hugh: Peter Jackson 21 st Agnes, child martyr Paris St George, also serving Caen: Matthew Harrison. Assistant Chaplian Andrew Bigg 22 nd Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon, first martyr of Spain Paris St Michael: Alyson Lamb; Asstistant Chaplain Vacant. The ongoing search for an Assistant Chaplain. Please pray for all those involved in the recruitment process that we will be sensitive to what the Lord is saying and that God will give discernment. 23 rd Pas de Calais, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin: Priest-in-charge: Vacant. 24 th Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva Pau St Andrew: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; John Errey.
10 25 th Conversion of St Paul Christ the Good Shepherd, Poitou-Charentes: Ambernac, Barbezieux St. Hilaire, Civray, Courcelles, Jarnac, La Rochefoucauld, Magne, Nanteuil,Parthenay, St Léger de la Martinière/Chef Boutonne, Villejesus. Vacant Alan and Joyce Bache, Elisabeth Barnett, Richard Beech, Carolyn Kimber, John Matthews, Michael Painter, Linda Shepherd. Fior the vacancy and for the appointment of a new Chaplain 26 th Timothy and Titus St Raphaël St John the Evangelist, also serving Port Grimaud: Priest-in-charge: Keith Bretel. 27 th Strasbourg St Alban: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; David Cowley. 28 th Thomas Aquinas Vendée All Saints, including Puy-de-Serre, La Chapelle Archard, also serving La Chapelle Palluau: Priest-in-charge: Caroline Sackley Readers Robin Kenyon, John Matthews 29 th Vernet-les-Bains, St George: Priest-in-charge: David Phillips. 30 th Charles, King and Martyr Versailles St Mark, with St Paul, Chevry, also serving Gif sur Yvette: Vacant; Asst chaplain: Elaine Labourel. 31 st John Bosco, Priest Monte Carlo (Monaco) St Paul: Walter Raymond; Frank Megginson, Mary de Vachon. For the success of a capital campaign to fund a lift that would make access to our parish hall easier for seniors and the disabled.
11 February 10 th Ash Wednesday: many of our churches will be running Lent Courses. We pray that they ll be spiritually enriching... 15 th to 19 th General Synod meets in London 1 st Brigid, Abbess of Kildare Archdeaconry of France: Bishops Robert Innes, David Hamid; Archdeacon: Ian Naylor; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Andrew Hawken. 2 nd Presentation of Christ in the Temple Candlemas Purification of BVM Aquitaine, including Allez, Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Dondas, Doudrac, Envals, Limeuil, Monteton, Négrondes, Nérac, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste-Nathalene, St Médard: Vacant. Priest-in-charge: Andrew Bullock; Brian Davies; Angela Marshall, David Marshall; Liz Morris; Gill Strachan Assistant Curate: Charlotte Sullivan Janis Adams; Alexandra Bullock; Madeleine Holmes; Sheila Marshall; Roger Verrall For fruitful discussions at our Clergy and Readers meeting (9 th ). For the Chaplaincy Council meeting (23 rd ) and discussions of a 2 nd stipendiary minister. For the Holy Spirit to strengthen the Lord's work in Bordeaux and beyond. 3 rd Agatha, Sicilian Virgin and Martyr Lorgues with Fayence in the Var Contact: Peter Massey. 4 th The Martyrs of Japan Beaulieu-sur-Mer St Michael: Priest-in-charge: Anthony Ingham Brittany, including Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen: Priest-in-charge: Fred Trethewey; Retired priest: Jeremy Cross Alan Mason Readers with PTO Guy Barnard, Laura and Robin Hillman, Confirmation service with Bp Robert in February, anticipating 2 candidates from Ploërmel and 2 from La Manche 5 th Cannes Holy Trinity: Giles Williams; David Sinclair, Christine Williams. Please pray for inspiration and planning for our Lent Course! Chantilly St Peter: Nicholas Clarke. 6 th Christ Church in La Manche, Gratot Homëel and Virey Priest-in-charge: Vacant Michael Brooke (retired), Linda Brooke and Mary Jackson. Donna Derrick, Reader in Training That the spare land is sold so that our finances are in good health for the recruitment of a new priest in charge.
12 That the Vacancy process keeps moving forward. For the health of our retired clergy. We plan to have a series of teaching sermons during Lent with an appropriate Lent course. Please pray that these plans are blessed and fruitful. 7 th Dinard St Bartholomew: Priest-in-charge: Gareth Randall. For our Lent course For The Revd Peter Hales and his wife Pippa as they undertake a four month chaplaincy cover in Opporto from last Christmas to this Easter. Dunkirk, Missions to Seafarers: Ben Humphries 8 th Evian: Priest: David Miller. Fontainebleau St Luke: Vacant 9 th Grenoble St Marc: Bob Hurley 10 th Scolastica, sister of Benedict, Abess of Plombariola Le Gard, Priest-in-charge: Stafford Low Brenda Juntunen for the long term development of the church in the Gard All Saints, Hérault: Priest-in-charge: Roger Smith 11 th Lille Christ Church: Priest-in-charge: Arras oversight: Debbie Flach. Debbie Flach; Paul Ellender, Suzanne Bray. 12 th Lyon: Ben Harding Keith Burrell, Tim Evans. 13 th Maisons-Laffitte Holy Trinity: Olaf Eriksson Pray that this Lent our church family will rediscover their cross-shaped identity and thus be enabled to better love and serve others. 14 th Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs; Valentine, Martyr at Rome Marseille All Saints, also serving Aix-en- Provence: Priest-in-charge: David Greenwood
13 15 th Sigfrid, Bishop, Apostle to Sweden; Thomas Bray, priest, founder of the SPCK Menton St John: Chaplain David Hart Give thanks with us as we have returned to our historic St John's Church building. The renovations will continue around us, a reminder that we too are a people along the Way, called to grow into the full stature of Christ. " 16 th Midi-Pyrénées and Aude including Alet les Bains, Brens, Cahors, Caylus, Toulouse, Valence d'agen, Vayrac: Andrew Hawken, Assistant June Hutchinson Linda Billeness, Peter Gibbs, Michael Pennington, Adrian and Judy Wilson 28 th February - Bishop David is coming to confirm several young candidates and licence 2 Readers - Clive Billeness and Janet Varty. 17 th Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, Martyr Nice Holy Trinity, also serving Vence St Hugh: Peter Jackson 18 sth Paris St George, also serving Caen: Matthew Harrison. Assistant Chaplian Andrew Bigg 19 th Paris St Michael: Alyson Lamb; Vacant The ongoing search for an Assistant Chaplain. Please pray for all those involved in the recruitment process that we will be sensitive to what the Lord is saying and that God will give discernment. Assistant Chaplain 20 th Pas de Calais, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin: Priest-in-charge: Vacant. 21 st Pau St Andrew: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; John Errey. 22 nd Christ the Good Shepherd, Poitou-Charentes: Ambernac, Barbezieux St. Hilaire, Civray, Courcelles, Jarnac, La Rochefoucauld, Magne, Nanteuil,Parthenay, St Léger de la Martinière/Chef Boutonne, Villejesus. Vacant Alan and Joyce Bache, Elisabeth Barnett, Richard Beech, Carolyn Kimber, John Matthews, Michael Painter, Linda Shepherd. Fior the vacancy and for the appointment of a new Chaplain 23 rd Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna St Raphaël St John the Evangelist, also serving Port Grimaud: Priest-in-charge: Keith Bretel.
14 24 th St Matthias Strasbourg St Alban: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; David Cowley. 25 th Vendée All Saints, including Puy-de-Serre, La Chapelle Archard, also serving La Chapelle Palluau: Priest-in-charge: Caroline Sackley Readers Robin Kenyon, John Matthews 26 th Vernet-les-Bains, St George: Priest-in-charge: David Phillips. 27 th George Herbert, Priest, Poet Versailles St Mark, with St Paul, Chevry, also serving Gif sur Yvette: Vacant; Asst chaplain: Elaine Labourel. 28 th Monte Carlo (Monaco) St Paul: Walter Raymond; Frank Megginson, Mary de Vachon. For the success of a capital campaign to fund a lift that would make access to our parish hall easier for seniors and the disabled. 29 th Time to appreciate this gift of an extra day this year! GJR 30 11 15