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The Diocese of Saldanha Bay
within The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Prayers for the
Parishes and the
People of the Diocese
1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021
E&ODIOCESAN QUIET DAYS
15 July 2021
19 August 2021
16 September 2021
You are encouraged to
keep this date with God
in a place of your own choice.
A time of being fully present to God and quietly listening to God.
QUIET GARDEN MEETINGS
(all welcome)
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
(Mark 6:31)
St Peter’s Church St Stephen’s Church All Saints Church
CHURCHHAVEN PINELANDS DURBANVILLE
3rd Thursday 3rd Saturday 2nd Saturday
10h00 to 15h00 09h00 to 12h00 14h00 to 17h00
For more information contact the parishes concerned.Thursday 1 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Colombo – Extra Provincial to the Archbishop of
Canterbury (The Church of Ceylon)
Diocese of Saldanha Bay
THE DIOCESAN OFFICE
The Ministry of the Bishop in the Diocese
THE RT. REVD RAPHAEL HESS THE BISHOP
Mrs Lizel Carelse PA to the Bishop
The Very Revd Elizabeth Muturi Alfred The Senior Priest
Pray for the work of the Diocesan Office in the oversight and administration of our common life in:
Financial Administration
Pastoral Care
Liturgical Ministry
Pray for the Diocesan Secretary Lay Canon Clarence Martin in the work of financial administration
of the Diocese.
Friday 2 July 2021
World Wide Communion: Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth The Diocese of
Colorado – The Episcopal Church (VI (6) Province)
Bishop Raphael
Pray for Bishop Raphael, Myfanwy and their family. Give thanks for their ministry in this Diocese.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Carol September
Saturday 3 July 2021 ST THOMAS, APOSTLE
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Connecticut – The Episcopal Church (I (1) Province)
Senior Priest
We give thanks for the ministry of the Senior Priest of the Diocese, The Very Revd Elizabeth
Muturi Alfred. Pray for Noel Alfred, her husband and their son Enock Alfred.
Sunday 4 July 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
World Wide Communion: The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea
The Archdeacon to the Ordinary
Pray for The Ven André Allies in his role as the Archdeacon to the Ordinary. Pray for God's
guidance in the work involved in fulfilling this role. Pray for him as he exercises oversight over
Diocesan properties.Monday 5 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Connor – The Church of Ireland (Armagh Province) The PA to The Lay Canon: Ms Lynn Kensley Give thanks to God for the dedicated ministry of Lynn and in particular the support she gives to the Diocesan Secretary, The Lay Canon Clarence Martin. Tuesday 6 July 2021 Thomas More, Martyr 1535 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cork, Cloyne & Ross –The Church of Ireland (Dublin Province) The Diocesan Apex Priorities Growing the Church Ministry The Young People’s Ministry Social development Ministry Pray for the Canon Missioner, The Revd. Charles Williams in the oversight of these Apex Priorities. CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Jerome and Diane Cornelissen Wednesday 7 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Costa Rica – Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America The Legal team Pray for the Diocesan Chancellor (Judge Chantel Fortuin) and the Diocesan Registrar (Lloyd Fortuin). Give thanks for the work that they do. Give thanks for those who support them in this challenging work. Thursday 8 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Coventry – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) Media and Communication Pray for the development of the technology in the Diocese, for the establishment of an effective and Diocesan Website. Pray for the continued development of the Prayers for the Parishes and People as an effective tool for prayer and connection in the diocese. Pray for the ongoing development of an ONLINE publication of the Quill and Quiver. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Jeannine Louw Wedding Anniversaries: Fred and Dorothea Hendricks
Friday 9 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cuba – The Episcopal Church (II (2) Province)
The Bishop’s PA: Mrs Lizel Carelse
The Diocesan family gives thanks for the dedicated work of Mrs Lizel Carelse, the personal
assistant to the Bishop of Saldanha Bay. Pray for her work in giving attention to the needs of all
the clergy and Parishes in relation to the various ministries i.e:
Clergy Institutions
Confirmation
The Bishop’s Meetings
Give thanks for her Ministry of communication with the Diocese, through the regular publication
of the Diocesan News, Pastoral Care and Prayer.
Saturday 10 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cueibet – The Province of the Episcopal Church of
South Sudan (Eastern Bahr el Ghazal Province)
Retired
Pray for all retired clergy, giving thanks for the role they continue to play in our diocese. Give
thanks for The Ven Anthony Gregorowski and pray for the work that he is doing to draw the
retired
EVENTS:
F.O.V Training
Sunday 11 July 2021 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
World Wide Communion: The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
The Diocesan Ministries
St Peter, the Fisherman, CHURCHHAVEN
We give thanks to God that we can share in in-person services once more. We pray for the re-
emerging of the community gatherings at the church and the plans for the maintenance and the
clean-up of the plant that we are gaining in momentum. We pray for the communities linked to
the church with special prayers for all the older members who still live in the area. We give thanks
for their lives and the lives of their ancestors who are buried in the graveyard. We pray for the
work being done to restore those graves that have fallen into disrepair.
We pray for The Revd Ann Currie as she travels regularly to the church. May God protect her on
the road and in her time with us. God bless all who come from near and far to our services. May
we show Christ’s love to all whom we meet.
St Clement, Vondeling
Pray for Julian Johnsen and Bridget Johnsen, the owners of the estate and their ministry to the
farming community.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
Confirmation – St Stephen, Pinelands Birthdays: Yvonne Ward-CoxMonday 12 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cuernavaca – La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico
Clergy With Historic Links with the Diocese of Saldanha Bay
CLERGY WITH HISTORIC & MINISTRY LINKS WITH THE DIOCESE
The Revd Harry Wiggett Spiritual Advisor to The Bishop
The Rt. Revd Geoff Quinlan Spiritual Director to The Bishop
The Ven. Anthony Gregorowski Honorary Senior Priest & Facilitator of Ministry to the
Retired
The Ven. James van Staden Honorary Senior Priest
The Very Revd Bruce Jenneker Honorary Senior Priest
The Ven. Ronald Jonathan Honorary Archdeacon
The Very Revd Kulana Makhalima Honorary Senior Priest
Pray and gives thanks to God for these persons and their on-going link with the Diocese of Saldanha Bay.
CELEBRATIONS:
Wedding Anniversaries: Anthony and Ursula Gregorowski
Tuesday 13 July 2021 SILAS
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cuttack – The (united) Church of North India
Bellville Archdeaconry
Parish Dedication Clergy
The Revd Canon Jeannine Louw
Bellville Transfiguration The Revd Gerald Francis
The Revd Claude Ross
The Revd Craig Abrahams
The Revd Colin Moodaley
Bellville South St John The Revd Courtney Sampson
The Revd Andrew Wyngaard
The Revd Brian Pritchard
CPUT & UWC The Revd Luyanda Nyubuse
The Ven. André Allies (Archdeacon)
The Revd Dirk Magerman
The Revd Jerome Cornelissen
The Revd André Joseph
Durbanville All Saints
The Revd John Cupido
The Revd Canon Clarence Hendrikse
The Revd Trevor Jones
The Revd Stephen Tekana
The Ven. Ntuthuzelo Lutya
Kraaifontein St Mary, the Virgin The Revd John Hartzenberg
The Revd Makhosini Maci
The Revd Ashley Meyer
Northpine St Andrew The Very Revd. Kulana Makhalima
The Revd Robin NaidooWednesday 14 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cyangugu – Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda St John, Bellville Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on all who share in the life and work of our Church and Parish: In the ministry of word and sacrament, in teaching and pastoral care, in service to the Diocese. We give thanks to God for our new rector, The Revd. Canon Craig Abrahams and we bring before God with grateful hearts all who have worked tirelessly to keep the parish going in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for the community and those in need, in ecumenical fellowship and co-operation. We pray for all members of the congregation, that in their lives and work they may advance your kingdom and bear witness to your love, shown in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Roderick Walsh; Myra Jones Thursday 15 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf – The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East St Michael & All Angels, Athlone School for the Blind Pray for the management board in its oversight of the Athlone School for the Blind. Pray for the establishment of the formalised link between St. John’s Parish and the Athlone School for the Blind EVENTS: Diocesan Quiet Day Friday 16 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Daejeon – The Anglican Church of Korea UWC & CPUT, Bellville We pray for The Revd Luyanda Nyubuse as he ministers at UWC and CPUT. We pray for the students, that their hearts and minds, will be open to the heart of God. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Flores Anthony
Saturday 17 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of North Dakota – The Episcopal Church (VI (6) Province) The Church of the Transfiguration, Bellville We, as Parish Family, praise and thank God for God's abundant blessings upon our return to our sacred space and we further entrust ourselves to God's guidance and direction as we pray God to bless and protect each family and individual within our Parish. As, we, in these uncertain and challenging times seek new ways to be Church, we pray for a renewed sense of commitment amongst our young adults. Through God's grace, may we continue to reach beyond our walls and through our community outreaches, draw others into a deeper relationship with God. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Rebecca Malambo; Suzette Strydom Sunday 18 July 2021 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda All Saints, Durbanville We give thanks to God for the ongoing new ways of being church in the Parish of All Saints, Durbanville. We thank God for the Quiet Garden Programs that continue virtually; the Taizé recordings that involve more and more young people. The daily Morning Thought that is being sent to all parishioners and the weekly reflection on the Gospel reading of the day sent to all parishioners on Whatsapp Chat. Also, we give thanks to God for the growing number of people that now attends in-person worship on Sundays and Wednesdays. Please pray for the Parish’s Property, Assessment and Development Committee, a sub-committee of the Parish Council, as they consider options to consolidate the parish plant, including the Rectory and the assistant Priest’s residences, and consider new ways of either improving the parish hall or building a new one. Monday 19 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of South Dakota – The Episcopal Church (VI (6) Province) St John, Klipheuwel We give thanks to God for the faithfulness of the people who worship at the chapelry. We acknowledge the hard work done by the leadership, especially David Hartzenberg, Eljohn-Jansen and the laity. We give thanks to God for the messages shared on Gender Based Violence and we pledge to work together to eliminate this second pandemic in our community. We pray Gods blessing on our chapelry council, the safe house project being undertaken by Elizabeth Maans and our families and children being prepared for confirmation. We give thanks to God for The Revd. Alphonsus Maria who has become a prayerful presence in our community. As we prepare to meet the Risen Christ, may we so become aware of Gods spirit working within us that we become what God wants us to be. CELEBRATIONS: Wedding Anniversaries: Matthew and Carol Esau
Tuesday 20 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dallas – The Episcopal Church (VII (7) Province) St Monica, Fisantekraal We give thanks to God for the faithfulness of the people of Fisantekraal who worship at the chapelry. We acknowledge the hard work done by the leadership, especially David Hartzenberg, Eljohn-Jansen and the laity. We give thanks to God for the messages shared on Gender Based Violence and we pledge to work together to eliminate this second pandemic in our community. We pray Gods blessing on our chapelry council, the safe house project being undertaken by Elizabeth Maans and our families and children being prepared for confirmation. We give thanks to God for The Revd. Alphonsus Maria who has become a prayerful presence in our community. As we prepare to meet the Risen Christ, may we so become aware of Gods spirit working within us that we become what God wants us to be. Wednesday 21 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Damaturu – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Jos Province) St Paul-in-the-valley, Durbanville We give thanks and praise to God for his faithfulness and guidance to us during these difficult and challenging times. We continue to uphold our families in our prayers, especially the families that have lost loved ones. We pray for God’s guidance as we seek for creative and practical ways of reaching out to the bereaved, and the most vulnerable within the congregation and in our community. We pray for God’s guidance and direction upon our young people, children’s ministry, all the pastoral initiatives and our pastoral outreach ministry to the vulnerable in our community. We pray for the ordinands, Maria Van Staden and Maria Claassen and their families. We pray for God’s guidance and direction upon their lives in their discerning journey of God’s calling upon their lives. We thank God for the faithfulness of our lay ministers, as they minister in new and creative ways to the congregation. We give thanks especially for their contribution and faithfulness towards the Daily Reflections as a source of encouragement and inspiration to the people of St. Paul in the Valley. We thank God for the support and encouragement that they receive from their families. We give thanks and praise for the ministry and leadership of the MU, especially as we pray for God’s guidance and direction upon the life of Jeanette Claassen as the President of the Diocesan MU. Pray for our Chapelry Council and Chapelwardens, Gloria Hartzenburg, and Ben Van Staden, and The Revd. Stephen Tekana, priest in their ministry to the people of St. Paul in the Valley. We thank to God for the life and ministry of Jennifer our music director in her ministry to God’ people.
Thursday 22 July 2021 ST MARY MAGDALENE, APOSTLE TO THE APOSTLES
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dar-es-Salaam – The Anglican Church of Tanzania
St Mary the Virgin, Kraaifontein
Almighty God, we Thank you for the Parish Community of St. Mary the Virgin. Thank you for our
spiritual shepherd, The Revd. Lutya and his family, as he continues to lead our Parish.
Lord, we pray for the Facilitators of the Children’s Ministries, especially for the candidates
preparing for Confirmation. We also pray for our Leadership, especially the Covid Team and
Marshals who give so generously of their time and talents. Thank you for the success of all the
appointed leaders in our Parish and the challenges set before us for 2021.
Loving God, give us the courage to ask for help when we need it and to offer help when we see
others in need. We ask your Holy Spirit to stir up the hearts of our people, to prayer and a deeper
worship. We trust your Holy Spirit to lead us as we grow in love and service, Amen.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Adele Joseph
Friday 23 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Davao – The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
St Mark, Bloekombos & St Thomas, Wallacedene
All mighty God, father of Abraham, our father, our source and strength, we come before you
during these trying times. We adore you, we honor you Heavenly father with your son Jesus Christ
and the Holy Spirit. We pray for our Diocese, for Bishop Raphael Hess and his wife Myfanwy. Give
them strength as they fight the pandemic of COVID-19. We pray for the clergy and all the leaders
of the church. When evil darkens our world, give us light. When despair numbs our souls, give us
hope. When we stumble and fall, lift us up. When doubts assail us, give us faith. When nothing
seems sure, give us trust. When ideals fade, give us vision. When we lose our way, be our guide,
that we may find serenity in your presence, and purpose in doing your will. We pray all this in the
mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, Amen.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Hilton Marais
Saturday 24 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Saint Davids – The Church in Wales
St Andrew, Northpine
God, we pray your blessing on all who share in the life and work of our Church and Parish, St.
Andrew: In the ministry of word and sacrament, in teaching and pastoral care, in service to the
Diocese and Archdeaconry. The community and those in need, in ecumenical fellowship and co-
operation. We pray for all members of this congregation, that in their life and work they may
advance your kingdom and bear witness to your love, shown in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Grant, O Lord, that your love may so fill our lives that we count nothing too small to do for you,
nothing too much to give and nothing too hard to bear for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
College of Ordinands Meeting Wedding Anniversaries: Cedric and Jacqueline
StemmersSunday 25 July 2021 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
World Wide Communion: The Scottish Episcopal Church
The Laity
Give thanks for the work of the Laity in our Diocese, for the dedication and the work they
do in our Parishes. Pray that more people will offer their skills in the work of the church.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Titus Daniels
Monday 26 July 2021 ST JAMES, APOSTLE AND MARTYR
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Delaware – The Episcopal Church (III (3) Province)
Elsies River Archdeaconry
Parish Dedication Clergy
The Ven. Ntuthuzelo Lutya (Archdeacon)
The Revd Glen Daries
Bishop Lavis St Joseph the Worker The Revd Johannes van Reenen
The Revd Paul van Reenen
Epping St Faith The Revd Allan du Plooy
Eureka Estate St Andrew The Revd Johannes George
The Revd Victor Harker
Matroosfontein St Nicholas
The Revd Suzette Strydom
INTERREGNUM
The Revd Nino Julius
Parow St Margaret
The Revd John Speelman
The Revd David Isaacs
Ravensmead St Francis The Revd Claudette Garnie
CELEBRATIONS:
Wedding Anniversaries: Tobias and Juliana Mutale
Tuesday 27 July 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Delhi – The (united) Church of North India
St Joseph the Worker, Bishop Lavis with St Bartholomew Valhalla Park
Almighty God, we pray for our Church, we pray for our priests The Revd Glen, The Revd Paul, The
George and The Revd Johannes. We pray for our Church Wardens, Parish Counsellors, our Chapel
Wardens, and for all other ministry leaders. We pray that we, as the body of Christ, may reach out
to all, especially those who feel unworthy or sinful. Lord, give us all, through your grace,
opportunities to invite them into our fellowship so that they may taste and see that the Lord is
good.We pray for guidance in all our endeavours agreed upon, as well as blessings placed upon the hands that unselfishly come alongside to assist. We give thanks with our whole heart, because out of love, you have given us so many wonderful blessings and have brought us through different situations, in which we have learned how wonderful you are and how much we need you. And so dear Lord, as the pandemic become stronger, and more are infected, may we remain confident that your church will survive and thrive. Keep watch, we ask, with those who work or weep, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous and all for your love’s sake. Amen Wednesday 28 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Derby – The Church of England (Canterbury Province) St Faith, Epping Loving God, thank you for being our shield and strength. You are a God of compassion and faithfulness. During this challenging time, please protect, nourish and sustain our Bishop, The Rt. Revd Raphael Hess, Diocesan clergy, other church leaders and the people of the community, through the work of your Holy Spirit. May they find rest and encouragement in your loving care. Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our new priest, The Bishop’s Vicar, The Revd Allan du Ploy. Through him, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priest to be strong in his vocation. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen Thursday 29 July 2021 William Wilberforce, Philanthropist, 1833 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Derry & Raphoe – The Church of Ireland (Armagh Province) St Andrew, Eureka Estate Lord, we thank you for having given us hope again. Thank you to those who reached out to us through donations and emotional support. Lord, carry us and give us the courage and conviction to continue to be a beacon of hope amidst the violence and crime in our area. Strengthen and give wisdom to the Bishop's Vicar and the parish leadership. Bless and protect our organizations and parishioners and thank you for the assurance that you will never leave or forsake us. Lord, we are still in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic and our lives are disrupted, but we hope and trust, like your prophets of old, that you will hear our plea for an end to this pandemic. Amen. Friday 30 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dhaka – The (united) Church of Bangladesh St Nicholas, Matroosfontein “All things bright and beautiful... The Lord God made them all... Dear God, thank You for this day! Thank You for the birds and the animals, the flowers and the trees, the lakes and the streams, the sun that rises and sets over them each day. Thank you for creating everything we see. Lord God, we thank you for who you are and for all that you have done for us. Thank you for loving us and keeping your hand of protection over us.
We give you thanks for the ministry and leadership of The Revd Victor and The Revd Suzette, as well as the Wardens Allison, Jonathan and Jade. Thank you for our parish secretary, who works diligently and for his love and compassion with which he receives people at the office. We pray for an end to the violence and crime in our area and for those currently trying to overcome the trauma of a recent event. Lord, the load shedding has become incredibly challenging for businesses and families. Please give guidance and wisdom to those in authority. We pray for our candidates who are busy preparing for Confirmation as well as for their parents who need to support them. Heavenly Father, you are gracious indeed. Thank you for the generous pledging and faithful giving in our Parish. We bring before you the sick and fragile and especially those in isolation and hospital, that by your healing hand they may recover. We pray for the families of those who have lost a loved one and we remember all those who died of the Corona virus. Heavenly Father, enfold us in your love and please help us to be obedient and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Lanzlid Jordaan Saturday 31 July 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of San Diego – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province) St Margaret, Parow The parish is going through many changes; please pray for commitments to continue and for all to work to build the unity of the parish family. Dear Lord Jesus, you hold the parish of St Margaret’s in your hands. Guide your parish, mold and form us to become what you would have us be. May we work to give you glory and praise and hear the calling of your Holy Spirit to guide us in all the ministries within the parish. We humbly ask that you would protect all, and provide for those in financial difficulties, escalated due to Covid. Let your scriptures be our encouragement and strengthen those in fear, and may we grow in our spiritual relationship with you during this time of Covid. Bless our Diocese and may all parishes work for unity as we are all sisters and brothers in you family. Amen EVENTS: AWF Mary and Martha Patronal Festival P.O.T Meeting Sunday 1 August 2021 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: Church of the Province of South East Asia St Francis, Ravensmead Pray with us in thanksgiving and gratitude for: All God's people, the laity, the Clergy and leadership in our Parish, but especially for our young people, as they use their gifts and talents for leadership and participation in the church. The ongoing maintenance and repair of our church building, including safety enhancements on the plant.
Pray with us as we request and seek for:
Items for our on-going feeding scheme, providing nourishment and sustenance for the hungry
within our parish and community.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Anthony Naransamy
Monday 2 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dogura – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea
Table View Archdeaconry
Parish Dedication Clergy
The Ven. Tobias Mutale (Archdeacon)
Table View St Chad The Revd Patrick Xhallie
The Revd Brenda Payne
INTERREGNUM
Atlantis All Saints
The Revd Dominic van Staden
The Very Revd Elizabeth Muturi – Alfred
Bothasig Holy Trinity
(Senior Priest)
The Revd Canon David Mills
The Revd Allan Marshall
Edgemead St Michael & All Angels
The Revd Roderick Walsh
The Revd Evelyn Abrahams
The Revd. Selwyn Engelbrecht
The Revd Clever Matsilele
The Revd Merwyn Moore
The Revd Maxwell Malan
The Most Revd Desmond Tutu
Milnerton St Oswald
The Revd Tozamile Shweni
The Revd Mxolisi Mpambani
The Revd Ernest Ward-Cox
The Revd Matthew Esau
The Revd Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi
Tuesday 3 August 2021 ST STEPHEN, DEACON AND MARTYR
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Doko – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion
(Lokoja Province)
Holy Trinity, Bothasig
Dear God, we come before you as we do not only ask of you for things, but also to give you praise
and thanks. Bless and guide Holy Trinity Bothasig parish. We thank you God for the leadership and
ministry of The Revd Elizabeth, Wardens and council, lay ministers and all others with leadership
roles. God we ask you to go ahead of us this year, continue to help us grow together in the family
of Christ. That we always keep our eyes on you and not on the things of this world.
We pray for the sick, the housebound in our parish family and community, both known and
unknown to us. Give us strength to continue in social responsibilities to those who are withouthomes, food or any type of human comfort. God protect them and send more caregivers to journey with them. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen EVENTS: TESF Board Meeting Wednesday 4 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dominican Republic – The Episcopal Church (IX (9) Province) St Michael & All Angels, Edgemead At this time of increasingly difficult and threatening circumstances in the lives of all South Africans, please pray that the people of this Parish; Lay and Clergy, the Elders among us and those “new- born” in Christ, that they would be led by the Holy Spirit to renewed courage, perseverance and faith for the task of the “Inner Journey”, to which we are all called by God, and which alone can fully equip us for the work of witness and service to which we, as members of Christ’s Body, are committed by the Sacred Covenant of our Baptism. Thursday 5 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dornakal – The (united) Church of South India All Saints, Atlantis God of life, you have promised to be with us every day, also in difficult days, and in times like these. Give us clarity and peace of mind, strength and discernment in our work, rest as we sleep peace in our minds. Be with those who need help more than we ourselves, and help us to see what we can offer from your love. We thank you Lord for The Revd.Dominic van Staden and his family. Guide, lead and protect them almighty God. We give thanks and praise for our congregation All Saints Atlantis. Bless their generosity as they are free givers. Lord we are thankful and grateful for our leadership in our church, their dedication and trust. Thank you Lord for your unfailing love and for binding us through troublesome times. Friday 6 August 2021 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Down & Dromore – The Church of Ireland (Armagh Province) St Chad, Table View Pray for our Archdeacon and Rector, The Revd. Tobias Mutale, his wife Juliana, their daughters, Mulenga and Natasha and we give thanks with them on the birth of their son, Chitapankwa Leseo. We pray that as our elderly congregation begin to receive vaccines to prevent COVID-19, they would slowly begin to feel confident about returning to their spiritual home and being part of live worship. We continue to give thanks for technology which enables us to keep in contact with one another. Pray for our confirmation group as they begin their journey towards becoming full members of the Anglican Church, that they might become more aware of the power of the Holy Spirit and the presence of Christ in their lives as they deepen their faith. We give thanks for our dedicated churchwardens, Victor and Julie and all on council . Many of our ministries have been
put on hold and are now slowly starting up again, Lord, reveal how you would have us proceed as our parish opens up more fully. Lord, enable us to serve young and old alike, enable us to see Christ in each member, enable us to live out our mission statement, "To Know Christ and to Make Christ Known".. CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Cedric Stemmers; Beverley Engelbrecht Saturday 7 August 2021 Dominic, Religious,1221 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough – The Church of Ireland (Dublin Province) St Laurence, Du Noon Give thanks with us for the many and diverse people who make up our parish, each of whom adds to the richness of our congregation, people who come to worship in spirit and in truth, and people who seek to live out our mission statement "To know Christ and to make Him known". Give thanks for our prayer chain that has faithfully upheld the sick, the bereaved and anyone in need of prayer during this time of COVID-19. Give thanks for our Social Responsibility team who has continued to help those in need, by making up and distributing food parcels. Give thanks for our Lay ministers who have mastered the technique of making 'selfie' videos of Bible readings and corporate prayer to enhance our services which are available on YouTube. Give thanks with us for modern technology and digital media which has enabled us to communicate with one another without being 'face to face', sharing through WhatsApp, email and our website. Give thanks for our rector, The Revd Tobias who has shepherded faithfully during lockdown, putting together services and ministering to the sick and bereaved. Give thanks that nothing on this earth can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. Amen Sunday 8 August 2021 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST World Wide Communion: The Church of South India (United) St Oswald, Milnerton As the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic are upon us, pray for all parishioners navigating themselves through this difficult time. Pray for all seniors in the parish as they prepare themselves for their vaccinations. Pray for the rector, The Revd. Selwyn as he continues to shepherd all parishioners through this trying time. Pray for his family, Beverley, Jesse, Joshua and Joel. Give thanks to God for the self-supporting and retired clergy assisting in the parish from time to time. Pray for their families and support they received from their loved ones. To those who have died these past few months, pray for their souls and comfort for their families. Pray for all parish ministries as they seek meaningful ways to continue their ministries during this time. Give thanks to God for the ministry of Churchwardens and parish councillors as they faithfully supporting the ministry of leadership in the parish. Give thanks to God for the positivity and generosity of all parishioners.
Monday 9 August 2021 National Women's Day (South Africa)
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Duk – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South
Sudan (Jonglei Province)
St Francis, Brooklyn
Give thanks to God for the ministry of Chapelwardens and Chapelry Councillors. Give thanks to God for all
Lay ministers supporting in the pastoral ministry of the chapelry. Pray for an end to the ongoing social
challenges within the Brooklyn community.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Birthdays: Rosaline Claasens
Mother’s Union Mary Sumner Day
Tuesday 10 August 2021 Laurence, Deacon and Martyr at Rome, 258
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dunedin – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New
Zealand and Polynesia (Pakeha Tikanga)
St Luke, Jo Slovo Park
Pray and give thanks to God for the ministry of the Mothers Union, Bernard Mazeki, and all other ministries
in the chapelry. Pray that the chapelry will continue to be a beacon of hope for the Joe Slovo community.
Thank God for the wisdom and guidance of the Rector amidst the challenges facing the chapelry. Pray for
the young as they prepare for Confirmation later this year.
Wednesday 11 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dunkwa-on-Offin – The Church of the Province of
West Africa (Ghana Province)
Maitland Archdeaconry
Parish Dedication Clergy
The Ven. Rus Blassoples (Archdeacon)
The Revd Alan Lindhorst
Pinelands St Stephen The Revd Pam Parenzee
The Ven. Anthony Gregorowski
The Revd John Roberts
Factreton St Timothy The Revd Joshua Abrahams
The Revd Frankie Leonard
The Revd Hilton Marais
The Revd Anthony Naransamy
Goodwood St Alban
The Revd Peter Langeveld
The Revd Raymond Clarke
The Revd Charmaine McBride
The Revd Leon van Rheede
Kensington Good Shepherd The Revd Victor Harker
The Revd Charles Blows
The Revd Dady Nguema
Maitland St Anne
The Revd Velma jansenCELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Petrus Apollis; Tobias Mutale; Adri Henderson; Charlotte du Plooy Thursday 12 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Durgapur – The (united) Church of North India St Stephen, Pinelands Loving and merciful Lord, we praise you for the many blessings you bestow upon us, particularly those which may go unnoticed and unappreciated by us. As we have settled into the rhythm of winter, we remember those for whom the cold weather and rain is a discomfort due to inadequate housing or no housing at all. We continue to pray for our nation and our church, that we may be responsible in this time of COVID-19. Thank you that we have been able to return to in-person worship and that many are being blessed by the fellowship and comfort of seeing others in the setting of their beloved spiritual home. Our grateful thanks to the leadership of this parish, and in particular, to our teacher and Priest, The Revd Rus, who continues to open our eyes to the radical teachings of our beloved Jesus of Nazareth – Jesus, who is our example. Friday 13 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Durham – The Church of England (York Province) St Timothy, Factreton We give thanks to God for God's faithfulness, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for those whose employment has been adversely affected through retrenchments or who were placed on short-time. May God's grace and love sustain them during these anxious and uncertain times. We ask for God's blessing upon our fundraising efforts during these tough economic times. We give thanks to God for our active Food Security Program. May God bless and sustain it. Amen CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays: Gerald Francis Saturday 14 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Dutse – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Kaduna Province) St Alban, Goodwood Pray for the St. Alban's parish leadership. The churchwardens, parish councillors, treasurer, leaders of organisations and all lay ministers. We praise God for the commitment of the entire Parish Council to continue to serve in various portfolios until Vestry 2022. Give thanks for the facilitators and participants of our Discipleship Groups; Sunday school, Bible Class and Confirmation. We commend to God all efforts to reopen our Youth Group, asking wisdom for those who are committed to reach this objective. Give thanks for all the active and retired clergy, their spouses and families. Pray for The Revd. Frankie Leonard (rector), The Revd. Charmaine McBride, The Revd.Hilton Marias, The Revd.Tony Naransamy, The Revd. Peter Langeveld and The Revd.Ray Clarke. Give thanks for all parishioners who returned to in-service worship despite the pursuing limitations on fellowship. We are grateful
for the continued financial giving of so many even though they are not able to physically come to
church. We celebrate the good spirit of belonging, togetherness and unity despite 'being apart'.
EVENTS:
AWF Exco and Council Meeting
Mother’s Union Diocesan Executive
F.O.V Training Meeting
Sunday 15 August 2021 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
ST MARY THE VIRGIN
World Wide Communion: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Good Shepherd, Kensington
We pray for each parishioner and each family of the church during these difficult and challenging
times of the global pandemic of COVID-19.
The servant-leadership of the Parish Council is highly esteemed and their guidance to all in making
sure of the ACSA and government protocols in daily combating infections in the communities and
worshipping services. We thank God for The Revd Leon van Rheede as he set's the example to all
of vigilance and to inspire the flock to greater virtue and compassion to the needy.
The Social Responsibility Team continues to prepare food hampers and our people remain
generous in their giving of non-perishable food items and vegetables.The ministry of Stewardship
is lauded during these times of high unemployment.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
Confirmation – St Laurence, Du Noon Birthdays: Joy Joshua
Monday 16 August 2021 ST MARY THE VIRGIN
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Easton – The Episcopal Church (III (3) Province)
St Anne, Maitland
We the Parish of St Anne’s Maitland and the Chapelry of St Athanasius give thanks to God for
carrying us through this most uncertain and trying times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We excitedly
await the movement of the completion of the Church Building Plans and ask God’s blessing on the
process going forward with regards to the new Church building in Maitland Garden Village. We
pray for guidance over the Leadership, our Bishop, the Lay Canon Clarence, the Architect, our
Archdeacon, the Wardens and Chapel Wardens as well as the team of Clergy. May God be with us
all especially the Parishioners, as we all wait in anticipation for news on the way going
forward…Amen.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Bernice Daries; Alan LindhorstTuesday 17 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Eau Claire – The Episcopal Church (V (5) Province)
St Athanasius, Garden Village
We the Parish of St Anne’s Maitland and the Chapelry of St Athanasius give thanks to God for
carrying us through this most uncertain and trying times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We excitedly
await the movement of the completion of the Church Building Plans and ask God’s blessing on the
process going forward with regards to the new Church building in Maitland Garden Village. We
pray for guidance over the Leadership, our Bishop, the Lay Canon Clarence, the Architect, our
Archdeacon, the Wardens and Chapel Wardens as well as the team of Clergy. May God be with us
all especially the Parishioners, as we all wait in anticipation for news on the way going forward.
Amen.
Wednesday 18 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Central Ecuador – The Episcopal Church
(IX (9) Province)
Namaqualand North Archdeaconry
Parish Dedication Clergy
The Very Revd Titus Daniels (The Archdeacon)
O’Kiep St Augustine
The Revd Earl Richards
INTERREGNUM
Port Nolloth St Andrew The Revd Roleen Valentyn – (The Bishop’s Vicar)
The Revd Valiant Valentyn – (The Bishop’s Vicar)
The Revd Johnny Laban - (The Bishop's Vicar)
The Revd Caroline Coetzee
Springbok All Saints
The Revd Salome Mostert
The Revd Len Jordaan
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Marion Counsell; Judge Chantel Fortuin
Thursday 19 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Edinburgh – The Scottish Episcopal Church
St Augustine, O'Kiep
God of power and might, we give you thanks for the spiritual leaders in our respective Parishes
and in the Archdeaconry at large, who from the beginning and still are continuing to address the
Covid-19 crisis, standing with God’s people, providing advice, guiding them lovingly, supporting
and rebuilding, sometimes under extremely difficult conditions, circumstances and with minimal
or no resources.
May our faith in the Almighty God with has seen us through and sustained us during so many dark
times… Mercifully, gracious and lovingly do so again in Jesus’ name. Amen
EVENTS:
Diocesan Quiet DayFriday 20 August 2021 Berbard of Clairvaux, Religious, 1153
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Edmonton – The Anglican Church of Canada
(Rupert’s Land Province)
Concordia
We pray for our Bishop Raphael Hess, to be ever increasingly encouraged and empowered by
God’s Almightiness and guided by the Holy Spirit to the point where God’s glory rises within the
Diocese. Christ’s love enkindles our lives and the Holy Spirit’s control makes our hearts swell with
joy… to the glory of the Triune God… Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Bishop Geoff Quinlan; Brenda Speelman; Mark Cloete; Jacqui Ahrends
Saturday 21 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Saint Edmundsbury & Ipswich – The Church of
England (Canterbury Province)
Carolusberg
We pray that the prospect and anticipation of opening the mines in and around O’kiep,
Namaqualand become a sure and definite reality. With the notable result of the desperately
needed employment and the hopeful improvement of household income that translates into
better nutrition and health care. We ask this in the name of The One who had died that we might
live. Amen.
EVENTS:
College of Ordinands Meeting
Sunday 22 August 2021 THIRTEEN SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
World Wide Communion: The Anglican Church of South America
St Andrew, Port Nolloth
Almighty and all loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we wish thank you for your love and
presence in our parish. Thank you for protecting and sustaining us. You called us to follow you.
Help our parishioners who committed themselves to follow you during this Lenten season to
endure and to accompany You from temptation to glorification and the road to the cross. We pray
for our confirmation and baptismal candidates; may they experience spiritual growth during their
time of preparation. Empower the leadership of your church to care for your flock and to ignite
spiritual growth.
Lord give us the wisdom to elect leaders, who will serve their communities and drive economic
growth. Help us to seek biblical guidance to solve challenges. Amen.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
THEOLOGICAL EDUCAITON SUNDAY Birthdays: Johanna Leonard; Anthony
HendersonMonday 23 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Egba – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Lagos Province) Emmanuel, Hondeklip Bay Almighty and all loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we wish thank you for your love and presence in our parish. Thank You for protecting and sustaining us. You called us to follow you. Help our parishioners who committed themselves to follow You during this Lenten season to endure and to accompany You from temptation to glorification and the road to the cross. We pray for our confirmation and baptismal candidates; may they experience spiritual growth during their time of preparation. Empower the leadership of your church to care for your flock and to ignite spiritual growth. We also pray that you will bless our marine miners with enough working days. Lord give us the wisdom to elect leaders, who will serve their communities and drive economic growth. Help us to seek biblical guidance to solve challenges. Amen. EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS: The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Birthdays: Johanna Leonard; Anthony Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North Henderson and Namaqualand South Tuesday 24 August 2021 ST BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Egba West – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Lagos Province) All Saints, Springbok Lord, we thank you for leading our parishioners in this difficult times. We pray for the parishioners who lost loved ones during Covid-19 and who are still concerned about their personal safety. We give thanks to our priests, The Revd. Johnny Laban and his family, The Revd. Lanzlid Jordaan and his family, The Revd. Salome Mostert and her family and The Revd. Caroline Coetzee and her family. God we pray that you will protect and lead them. Father God, will you guide them to spread the Gospel in this Parish. Thank you for the priests who minister, communion to the sick and housebound. Thank you for the co-operation and dedication of our tasks team and leadership in this part of our vineyard. We give thanks for the support of our Lay ministers with funeral services. EVENTS: Mother’s Union Wave of Prayer The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and Namaqualand South
Wednesday 25 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Egbu – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Owerri Province)
St Barnabas – Komaggas with St Cyprian – Nababeep
Give thanks to our leadership for their courage and commitment to lead the chapelry in a special
way. We pray for leaders, for their guidance and support. We baptised two children in this
chapelry conduct by The Revd. Len Jordaan. Give thanks to our leaders in this chapelry for helping
the priests. Shepherding of God’s people in this part of the vineyard. We administered the service
of Baptism to five children conducted by The Revd. Salome Mostert. We put our hope and trust in
you o, Lord and pray that your will be done and that your name may be glorified. Amen
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
Confirmation – St Andrew, Port Nolloth Birthdays: Matthew Meyer
Vicars Training
Mother’s Union Wave of Prayer
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the
Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North
and Namaqualand South
Thursday 26 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Egypt – The Episcopal / Anglican Province of
Alexandria
Namaqualand South Archdeaconry
Parish Dedication Clergy
INTERREGNUM
Calvinia St Mary
The Revd Maria van Wyk
The Revd Charles Williams (Archdeacon)
Clanwilliam St John
The Revd. Marzaane Heyns-Jafta
Klawer St James The Revd Mario Christian
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
Vicars Training Birthdays: Harry Wiggett
Mother’s Union Wave of Prayer
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the
Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and
Namaqualand SouthFriday 27 August 2021 World Wide Communion: The Missionary Diocese of Eha - Amufu – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Enugu Province) St John, Clanwilliam We give thanks to God for the people, leaders and clergy of the Parish of St John Clanwilliam, with the Chapelries of : St Margaret Citrusdal, St Peter Lamberts Bay and St Andrews Doring Bay: Gracious God, as we celebrate our past and rejoice in our present, we also look forward to the future. We pray that you would continue to make your love known among your children. We give thanks for all who have been members of this congregation, those who have given freely of their time, and for those whose wisdom guided this congregation. We also pray for the church/chapel-wardens, councillors and lay ministers. Thanks be to God for the ministry of our new rector, and Archdeacon of Namaqualand South, Archdeacon Charles Williams and The Revd. Marzanne Heyns-Jafta and their families. Our continued prayers go out to the restoration process of: The Mark Cloete, The Revd Goerge Witbooi and The Revd Maxwell Heins and their families. Prayers and Congratulation to The Revd. Maxwell Heins and Megan Samuels, who got married on Saturday 06 June 2021 Thank God for the blessings and goodness God has bestowed upon us, despite the many challenges we are facing in the parish as a whole, with regards to our finances and relationships. We further entrust ourselves as a parish for renewal of mind and spirit, praying to God to fill us with new courage, zeal and purpose. We pray that as a people we may become more committed to our Christian calling and to daily strive to imitate Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour. AMEN EVENTS: Vicars Training The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and Namaqualand South Saturday 28 August 2021 AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, 430 World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Ekiti – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ondo Province) St Andrew, Doring Bay We give thanks to God for the people, leaders and clergy of the Parish of St John Clanwilliam, with the Chapelries of : St Margaret Citrusdal, St Peter Lamberts Bay and St Andrews Doring Bay: Gracious God, as we celebrate our past and rejoice in our present, we also look forward to the future. We pray that you would continue to make your love known among your children. We give thanks for all who have been members of this congregation, those who have been given freely of their time, and for those whose wisdom guided this congregation. We also pray for the church/chapel-wardens, councillors and lay ministers. Thanks be to God for the ministry of our new rector, and Archdeacon of Namaqualand South, Archdeacon Charles Williams and The Revd. Marzanne Heyns-Jafta and their families. Our continuing prayers go out to the restoration process of: The Mark Cloete, The Revd Goerge Witbooi and The RevdMaxwell Heins and their families. Prayers and Congratulation to The Revd. Maxwell Heins and Megan Samuels who got married on Saturday 06 June 2021 Thank God for the blessings and goodness God has bestowed upon us, despite the many challenges we are facing in the parish as a whole, with regards to our finances and relationships.
We further entrust ourselves as a parish for renewal of mind and spirit, praying to God to fill us
with new courage, zeal and purpose. We pray that as a people we may become more committed
to our Christian calling and to daily strive to imitate Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour. AMEN
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
Vicars Training Birthdays: James van Staden; Craig
AWF Day of Compassion Abrahams
P.O.T Meeting
Confirmation – St Augustine, O’Kiep
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the
Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and
Namaqualand South
Sunday 29 August 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
World Wide Communion: Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
St Margaret, Citrusdal
We give thanks to God for the people, leaders and clergy of the Parish of St John Clanwilliam, with
the Chapelries of : St Margaret Citrusdal, St Peter Lamberts Bay and St Andrews Doring Bay:
Gracious God, as we celebrate our past and rejoice in our present, we also look forward to the
future. We pray that you would continue to make your love known among your children. We give
thanks for all who have been members of this congregation, those who have been given freely of
their time, and for those whose wisdom guided this congregation.
We also pray for the church/chapel-wardens, councillors and lay ministers.
Thanks be to God for the ministry of our new rector, and Archdeacon of Namaqualand South,
Archdeacon Charles Williams and The Revd. Marzanne Heyns-Jafta and their families.
Our continuing prayers go out to the restoration process of: The Mark Cloete, The Revd Goerge
Witbooi and The RevdMaxwell Heins and their families. Prayers and Congratulation to The Revd.
Maxwell Heins and Megan Samuels who got married on Saturday 06 June 2021
Thank God for the blessings and goodness God has bestowed upon us, despite the many
challenges we are facing in the parish as a whole, with regards to our finances and relationships.
We further entrust ourselves as a parish for renewal of mind and spirit, praying to God to fill us
with new courage, zeal and purpose. We pray that as a people we may become more committed
to our Christian calling and to daily strive to imitate Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour. AMEN
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
Confirmation – All Saints, Springbok Birthdays: Bishop Johannes Seoka
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the
Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and
Namaqualand South
Monday 30 August 2021
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Ekiti Kwara – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican
Communion) (Ibadan Province)
St Peter, Lamberts Bay
We give thanks to God for the people, leaders and clergy of the Parish of St John Clanwilliam, with
the Chapelries of : St Margaret Citrusdal, St Peter Lamberts Bay and St Andrews Doring Bay:Gracious God, as we celebrate our past and rejoice in our present, we also look forward to the
future. We pray that you would continue to make your love known among your children. We give
thanks for all who have been members of this congregation, those who have been given freely of
their time, and for those whose wisdom guided this congregation.
We also pray for the church/chapel-wardens, councillors and lay ministers.
Thanks be to God for the ministry of our new rector, and Archdeacon of Namaqualand South,
Archdeacon Charles Williams and The Revd. Marzanne Heyns-Jafta and their families.
Our continuing prayers go out to the restoration process of: The Mark Cloete, The Revd Goerge
Witbooi and The RevdMaxwell Heins and their families. Prayers and Congratulation to The Revd.
Maxwell Heins and Megan Samuels who got married on Saturday 06 June 2021
Thank God for the blessings and goodness God has bestowed upon us, despite the many
challenges we are facing in the parish as a whole, with regards to our finances and relationships.
We further entrust ourselves as a parish for renewal of mind and spirit, praying to God to fill us
with new courage, zeal and purpose. We pray that as a people we may become more committed
to our Christian calling and to daily strive to imitate Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour. AMEN
EVENTS:
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and
Namaqualand South
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Sophy Gray, Artist, Architect, wife of Robert Gray, 1871*
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Ekiti Oke – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican
Communion) (Ondo Province)
St James, Klawer
Lord Jesus Christ you call the Parish of Klawer, including the chapelries of Lutzville and Vredendal
to continue your saving work of drawing all people to yourself. Open our hearts to the prompting
of the Holy Spirit so that, strengthened in faith, growing in hope and living in charity, we may be
missionary disciples making your name known and loved.
Give us the grace to work together to be a parish that reaches out and gathers in, sowing the
seeds of faith and Mercy, making disciples of others and reaping the harvest of joy with you who
live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. AMEN.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Birthdays: Ilse Daniels
Archdeaconries of Namaqualand Wedding Anniversaries: Makhosini and
North and Namaqualand South Vuyokazi Maci
Wednesday 1 September 2021 SEASON OF CREATION
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Ekiti West – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican
Communion) (Ondo Province)Resurrection, Lutzville
Lord Jesus Christ you call the Parish of Klawer, including the chapelries of Lutzville and Vredendal
to continue your saving work of drawing all people to yourself.
Open our hearts to the prompting of the Holy Spirit so that, strengthened in faith, growing in hope
and living in charity, we may be missionary disciples making your name known and loved.
Give us the grace to work together to be a parish that reaches out and gathers in, sowing the
seeds of faith and Mercy, making disciples of others and reaping the harvest of joy with you who
live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. AMEN.
EVENTS: CELEBRATIONS:
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Wedding Anniversaries: Grant and Abigail
Archdeaconries of Namaqualand Walters
North and Namaqualand South
Thursday 2 September 2021 SEASON OF CREATION
The Martyers of NewGuinea, 1942
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Eldoret – The Anglican Church of Kenya Good
Shepherd, Loeriesfontein
St Michael & All Angels, Vredendal
Lord Jesus Christ you call the Parish of Klawer, including the chapelries of Lutzville and Vredendal
to continue your saving work of drawing all people to yourself.
Open our hearts to the prompting of the Holy Spirit so that, strengthened in faith, growing in hope
and living in charity, we may be missionary disciples making your name known and loved.
Give us the grace to work together to be a parish that reaches out and gathers in, sowing the
seeds of faith and Mercy, making disciples of others and reaping the harvest of joy with you who
live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. AMEN.
EVENTS:
The Bishop’s Pastoral Tour to the Archdeaconries of Namaqualand North and
Namaqualand South
Friday 3 September 2021 SEASON OF CREATION
World Wide Communion: The Diocese of Port Elizabeth – The Anglican Church of Southern
Africa
St Mary, Calvinia
Alle lof en eer aan die Hemelse Vader wat ons deur gedra het. Dankie Here vir ons kerk deure waat
weer op is, so ook ons skole, klikniek en hospital. Dankie Here vir almal wat genesing ontvang het
van COVID-19. Ons bid vir die families wat geliefdes aan die dood moes afstaan weens hierdie
Covid 19 pandemie. Ons bid vir families waar hierdie siekte weer nuut gediagnoseer is dat die
Here ook vir hule volkome sal herstel. Ons bid vir al ons dokters, verpleegsters en al ons mediese
werkers dat die Here hulle en hul families sal behoed, bewaar en beskerm.
Here dankie vir leiers wat bereidwillig is om U werk te doen. Ons bid vir leiers in Calvinia en
Loeriesfontein dat die Here hulle arms omhoog sal hou. Ons bid en vra dat die Here Organisasies in
die kerke sal optel. Ons bid en se dankie vir die Here vir Loeriesfonteinse gemeente wat ook groeiYou can also read
