Prayer Diary

2^nd December:   

Saint Andrew’s Cathedral

(First Sunday of Advent)

Provost: 

Very Revd Richard Kilgour and Katharine

Pray for development and growth, through the stewardship campaign, as a Cathedral community.

9^th December: 

Saint Andrew’s, Banff

(Second Sunday of Advent)

Priest-in-Charge: 

Revd Jeremy Paisey and < xml="true" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" prefix="st1" namespace="">Lorraine

Pray for development, growth and discernment.

16^th December: 

Saint John’s, New Pitsligo

(Third Sunday of Advent)

Priest-in-Charge:

Revd Michael Fish and Meg

Pray for a sense of God’s presence in this congregation during this season of Advent.

23^rd December: 

Christ Church, Kincardine O’Neil

(Fourth Sunday of Advent)

Priest-in-Charge: 

Revd Lisa Eunson

Give thanks for this thriving and growing congregation, and pray that there may be found the right successor to continue Marie Røstvik’s good work.

30^th December:

Supernumerary and Retired Priests

(The First Sunday of Christmas)

Give thanks for the ministry of these priests.

6^th January: 

Saint John’s, Longside

(Epiphany)

Priest-in-Charge:

Revd Michael Fish and Meg

Pray for the people and their priest as they journey together on their path to God as the wise men journeyed to the infant.

13^th January: 

Saint Kentigern’s, Ballater

(The Baptism of our Lord)

Rector:

Lay Readers:

Revd James Curry and Alice

John Lovie

Pray that this may continue to be a welcoming congregation to all who come to share in its life.

20^th January: 

Saint Peter’s, Peterhead

(Third Sunday of Epiphany: Septuagesima)

Priest-in-Charge: 

Revd Richard O’Sullivan and Agnes

Pray for this community and its strong links with the oil and fishing industries.

27^th January: 

Vocations

(Fourth Sunday of Epiphany: Sexagesima)

Diocesan Director of Ordinands:  Revd Graham Taylor

Pray for ordinands.  Pray that all God’s people find fulfilment in what they are being called to do.

3^rd February: 

Diocesan Office and Diocesan Committees

(Next before Lent; Quinquagesima)

Pray for all the work being done by those who work in the Office and by members of the committees and task groups.

10^th February: 

Saint Colman’s, Burravoe, Yell

(First Sunday in Lent)

Priest-in-Charge: 

Revd Keith Henshall

Pray for the whole people of God in their  ministry together.

17^th February: 

Prison Chaplaincy

(Second Sunday in Lent)

Pray for those incarcerated and those responsible for their care.

24^th February: 

Saint Peter’s, Fraserburgh

(Third Sunday in Lent)

Priest-in-Charge:

Lay Readers:

Revd Roger Daniel

Gordon Brown, James Gray, Graeme Simpson

Pray for the new priest and the congregation as they start this new phase together.

2^nd March: 

Saint Mary’s, Auchindoir

(Fourth Sunday in Lent; Mothering Sunday)

Priest-in-Charge: 

Revd Canon John Walker and Fiona

Pray for this congregation that the people may feel a sense of purpose.

9^th March: 

Saint Mary’s, Inverurie

(Fifth Sunday in Lent)

Rector: 

Lay Readers: 

Revd Canon John Walker and Fiona

Nigel Feilden,  Avril Hern

Pray for a deepening sense of God’s presence.

16^th March:  

Saint Mary’s, Cove Bay

(Palm Sunday)

Ecumenical Pastoral Assistant:    Revd Hedy Hung

Pray for this little, loyal congregation.

23^rd March:   

Saint John the Evangelist,  Crown Terrace

(Easter Day)

Rector: 

Deacon:

Revd Canon Isaac Poobalan and Amu

Revd Margaret Richardson

Pray for the development of City Centre Ministry and for the working together of the City Centre churches.

30^th March: 

Saint Mary’s, Carden Place

(Second Sunday within Eastertide)

Rector:

Revd Graham Taylor

Pray for witness and outreach in the community around the church, giving thanks for the times when the doors can be opened.

6^th April: 

The Mothers’ Union

(Third Sunday within Eastertide)

President: 

Mrs Olga Robertson

Pray for a growing awareness of the values of family life.

13^th April: 

Hospital Chaplaincy

(Fourth Sunday within Eastertide)

Chaplain: 

Revd Sylvia Spencer

Pray that God’s healing love and peace be channelled through all who minister to the sick, giving thanks for the dedication of the team.

20^th April: 

Saint Magnus’, Lerwick

(Fifth Sunday within Eastertide)

Priest-in-Charge:

Assistant Priest:

Revd Keith Henshall

Revd Liz McNab

Pray for the ministry in this place.

27^th April: 

Society of Our Lady of The Isles

(Sixth Sunday within Eastertide)

Revd Mother Mary Agnes,  Sister Mary Aidan

Give thanks for the prayers of these communities.  Pray for their work.

4^th May:

Saint James, Holburn Junction

(Seventh Week within Eastertide)

Priest-in-Charge:

Assistant Priest:

Lay Reader: 

Revd Max Paterson and Moira