Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney Prayer Diary

8 November 2009 | Third before Advent; Remembrance Sunday

St Margaret of Scotland House

Sr Columba SSM

Pray for growth in the use of the House so that its ministry can be more fully utilised.

15 November 2009 | Second before Advent

St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate

Rector: Very Rev Dr Emsley Nimmo
Assistant Priest: Rev David Wright
Eucharistic Ministers

Pray for the discernment of God’s will in efforts for an upgraded hall for use as a resource to share God’s love with those in the local community.

22 November 2009 | Christ the King

St Andrew’s, Alford

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Anne James
Lay Reader: Margie Cox

Please for the congregation as it develops the healing ministry.

29 November 2009 | First Sunday of Advent

St Andrew's Cathedral

Provost: Very Rev Richard Kilgour and Katharine

Give thanks for the call and response to stewardship as a congregation, especially through participation in eco-congregation, outreach with music, deepening fellowship and study and meeting commitments through pledging time and money.

6 December 2009 | Second Sunday of Advent

All Saints, Woodhead of Fyvie

Lay Reader: Dr Peter Smart

Pray for this little congregation.

13 December 2009 | Third Sunday of Advent

St Drostan's, Insch

Rector: Rev John Duthie and Gwen

Pray for continued growth.

20 December 2009 | Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil

Rector: Rev Lisa Eunson
Team: Locally licensed ministers

Pray for continued health and wholeness as the people are awake for the open-ended possibilities of God's plan.

27 December 2009 | First Sunday after Christmas

St John's, New Pitsligo

Interim Priest-in-Charge: Rev Canon Jeremy Paisey and Lorraine

Pray for this congregation as it works together.

3 January 2010 | Second Sunday after Christmas

Supernumerary and Retired Priests

Give thanks for the commitment and generosity of these priests as they serve the Church.

10 January 2010 | First Sunday after Epiphany, Baptism of our Lord

St Kentigern's, Ballater

Rector: Rev James Curry and Alice
Lay Readers: John Lovie and Stuart Yarnell

Pray for continued growth in love, fellowship and service.

17 January 2010 | Second Sunday after Epiphany

TISEC

Diocesan Director of Ordinands: Rev Canon Graham Taylor
Ministry Training Team

Pray for students and all involved in their training in our Diocese.

24 January 2010 | Third Sunday after Epiphany

St Mary's, Inverurie

Rector: Rev Canon John Walker and Fiona
Lay Readers: Avril Hern and Nigel Feilden

Pray for continued growth as the congregation seeks to serve the fast expanding town.

31 January 2010 | Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Third Sunday before Lent, Septuagesima

St Mary's, Auchindoir

Rector: Rev Canon John Walker and Fiona

Pray for the small congregation as they work towards the task of creating a place of sanctuary within the Diocese. Pray for encouragement and help from others.

7 February 2010 | Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Second Sunday before Lent, Sexagesima

St Andrew's, Banff

Rector: Rev Canon Jeremy Paisey and Lorraine

Pray for spiritual growth and commitment.

14 February 2010 | Sunday before Lent, Quinquagesima

St Margaret of Scotland House

Sister Columba SSM

Give thanks for the rhythm of prayer in this house.

21 February 2010 | First Sunday of Lent

St Colman's, Burravoe, Yell

Lay Readers in training

Pray for those who are training as Lay Readers and the ministry of the people in this place.

28 February 2010 | Second Sunday of Lent

Prison Chaplaincy

Peterhead Prison Chaplain: Rev Richard O'Sullivan

Pray for those in prison and those who care for them.

7 March 2010 | Third Sunday of Lent

Hospital Chaplaincy

Chaplain: Rev Sylvia Spencer
The Chaplaincy Team

Pray for all who minister to the sick and give thanks for the dedication of the team.

14 March 2010 | Fourth Sunday in Lent, Mothering Sunday

Mothers' Union

Diocesan President: Chris Crosley

Pray for all families who try to live out the values of Christian life.

21 March 2010 | Fifth Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday

St Mary's, Cove Bay

Bishop's Representative: Rt Rev Fred Darwent
Assistant: Hector MacKenzie

Pray for this small but loyal congregation.

28 March 2010 | Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm Sunday

St Mary's, Carden Place

Rector: Rev Canon Graham Taylor
Curate: Rev Jane Ross

Pray for the witness of this church to the surrounding community.

4 April 2010 | Easter Day

Young People

Diocesan Youth Officer: Tony Whitbread

Pray that we can always respect and welcome all our young people into our family and so demonstrate God's transforming love.

11 April 2010 | Low Sunday, Second Sunday in Eastertide, Easter 1

St John the Evangelist, Crown Terrace

Rector: Rev Canon Isaac Poobalan and Amu
Curate: Rev Samantha Ferguson
Associate Priests: Rev Dr Chris Brittain and Rev James Merrick
Retired Minister: Tom Anderson

Pray for continued growth of the vision for the church in the city centre.

25 April 2010 | Fourth Sunday in Eastertide, Easter 3

Society of Our Lady of the Isles

Rev Mother Mary Agnes
Sister Mary Aidan

Pray for a continuing growth and deepening of all vocations.

2 May 2010 | Fifth Sunday in Eastertide, Easter 4 (Christian Aid Week)

St James the Less, Cruden Bay

Rector: Rev Canon Peter Mander and Mari
Assistant Priest: Rev Peter Whalley and Pam

Give thanks for the growing congregation. Pray for an imaginative use of the building as a means of outreach.

9 May 2010 | Sixth Sunday in Eastertide, Easter 5

St James', Holburn Junction

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Max Paterson and Moira
Assistant Priest: Rev Canon Dr Ruth Edwards and Patrick
Lay Reader: Dr James Mason

Pray for continued growth in the church's mission and ministry.

16 May 2010 | Seventh Sunday in Eastertide, Easter 6, Sunday after Ascension

Diocesan Office and Committees

Give thanks for the commitment and dedication given by those who work in the Office and by all the committees who meet there.

23 May 2010 | Pentecost, Whitsunday

St Ternan's, Banchory

Rector: Rev Lisa Eunson
Team: Locally licensed ministers

Pray for continued health and wholeness as the congregation keeps awake for the open-ended possibilities of God's plan.

30 May 2010 | Trinity Sunday

Trinity, Westhill and Kingswells

Rector: Rev Canon Ian Ferguson and Heather
Lay Reader: Jeremy Burchill
Youth Pastor: Dave Webster

Pray for the new Sanctuary First outreach seeking to connect with people who are not connected to Church. Pray for guidance and provision in the building of a new church and the raising of finances for this purpose.

6 June 2010 | Pentecost 2, Trinity 1

St Peter's, Torry

Rector: Rev Canon Isaac Poobalan and Amu
Curate: Rev Samantha Ferguson
Associate Priests: Rev Dr Chris Brittain and Rev James Merrick
Retired Minister: Tom Anderson

Pray that there may be growing cooperation between the congregation and various local organisations and students.

13 June 2010 | Pentecost 3, Trinity 2

St John the Baptist, Portsoy

Rector: Rev Canon Jeremy Paisey and Lorraine

Pray that the people continue to be aware of God's presence in all they do.

20 June 2010 | Pentecost 4, Trinity 3

St Peter's, Fraserburgh

Rector: Vacant
Lay Readers: Gordon Brown and Graeme Simpson

Pray for the ministry in this congregation and for Rev Roger Daniel and Sylvia as they prepare for retirement.

27 June 2010 | Pentecost 5, Trinity 4

St Peter's, Peterhead

Rev Ricahrd O'Sullivan and Agnes

Pray for growing links between the church and the community with its oil and fishing links.

4 July 2010 | Pentecost 6, Trinity 5

St Thomas', Aboyne

Rector: Rev James Curry and Alice

Pray for renewed enthusiasm following last year's centenary blessings.

11 July 2010 | Pentecost 7, Trinity 6

St Drostan's, Old Deer

Rector: Rev Richard O'Sullivan and Agnes

Pray for a renewed vision amongst the committed congregation in this place.

18 July 2010 | Pentecost 8, Trinity 7

St Clement's, Mastrick

Rector: Rev Canon Graham Taylor
Curate: Rev Jane Ross

Pray that the new ministry partnership will lead to spiritual growth and nourishment.

25 July 2010 | Pentecost 9, Trinity 8

St Anne's, Kemnay

Rector: Rev Canon John Walker and Fiona
Lay Reader: Avril Hern

Thanks for growth that is slowly happening. Pray for the outreach in the local community.

1 August 2010 | Pentecost 10, Trinity 9

St John's, Longside

Rector: Rev Richard O'Sullivan and Agnes

Pray for a sense of purpose as the congregation continues to worship and work together.

8 August 2010 | Pentecost 11, Trinity 10

St Olaf''s, Kirkwall

Priest-in-Charge: Rev David Dawson and Barbara

Pray for witness and growth as the faithful people follow Christ.

15 August 2010 | Pentecost 12, Trinity 11

St Mary's, Stromness

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Ingirid Cosby

Pray for a true sense of God's caring presence.

22 August 2010 | Pentecost 13, Trinity 12

St Congan's, Turriff

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Peter Lees and Margaret

Pray for growth and commitment.

29 August 2010 | Pentecost 14, Trinity 13

St Machar's, Bucksburn

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Dr Duncan Heddle

Pray that the people continue to discern God's will as they worship together.

5 September 2010 | Pentecost 15, Trinity 14

St Mary-on-the-Rock, Ellon

Rector: Rev Canon Peter Mander and Mari
Team: Rev Carole Fox and Charles, and Revs Bob and Sylvia Spencer

Give thanks for the commitment of so many people. Pray for developments in worship, personal ministry and witness as a means of growth.

12 September 2010 | Pentecost 16, Trinity 15

Chapel of St Ninian, Mar Lodge

Rector: Rev James Curry and Alice
Lay Reader: Dr Hugh Dawson

Pray for the witness of this small congregation.

19 September 2010 | Pentecost 17, Trinity 16

St Ninian's, Seaton and Bridge of Don

Church Army Captain: Gerry Bowyer and Jo

Pray for those in leadership, the Vestry and the worshipping community of St Ninian's.

26 September 2010 | Pentecost 18, Trinity 17

St Matthew's and St George's, Oldmeldrum

Interim Priest-in-Charge: Rev Bob Spencer and Sylvia

Pray for growth as the congregation works and worships together.

3 October 2010 | Pentecost 19, Trinity 18

Education Chaplaincy

Chaplains: Very Rev Dr Emsley Nimmo, Rev Canon Isaac Poobalan and Rev Dr Duncan Heddle

Pray that there can be a growing relationship between our colleges and churches.

10 October 2010 | Pentecost 20, Trinity 19

All Saints, Whiterashes

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Max Paterson and Moira
Administrator: Steven Baillie

Pray for encouragement amongst those who work and worship in this place.

17 October 2010 | Pentecost 21, Trinity 20

St Luke's, Cuminestown

Priest-in-Charge: Rev Canon Patrick Jones and Winifred
Assistant Priest: Rev Peter Wedgwood
Lay Reader: Ann McIlwraith

Pray for outreach and growth.

24 October 2010 | Pentecost 22, Trinity 21, Fifth Sunday before Advent

All Saints, Strichen

Interim Priest-in-Charge: Rev Canon Jeremy Paisey and Lorraine

Pray for outreach in this community.

31 October 2010 | Pentecost 23, Trinity 22, Fourth Sunday before Advent

All Saints, Buckie

Rector: Rev Canon Jeremy Paisey and Lorraine

Pray for a deepening sense of God's presence amongst the congregation.

7 November 2010 | Pentecost 24, Trinity 23, Third Sunday before Advent

St Devenick's, Bieldside

Rector: Rev Paul Watson and Ina
Deaconess: June MacCormack

Pray for continued growth and encouragement as the congregation reaches out to the community.

14 November 2010 | Pentecost 25, Trinity 24, Second Sunday before Advent, Consecration of Samuel Seabury

St Margaret of Scotland, Gallowgate

Rector: Very Rev Dr Emsley Nimmo
Assistant Priest: Rev David Wright
Eucharistic Ministers

Pray for continued discernment in ways to reach out to the local community. Pray for an ever deepening trust in God.

21 November 2010 | Christ the King, Sunday before Advent

St Andrew's, Alford

Resident Priest: Rev Anne James
Lay Reader: Margaret Cox

Give thanks for the growing congregation. Pray for the vision to complete the prayer garden for the Alford community.