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Diocesan and Anglican Cycle of Prayer 2008

windowCycle of Prayer through July 27

The Cycle of Prayer is now available to read online below. Please e-mail us with your comments. Changes do occur. To ensure accuracy, please check back here periodically or visit the Anglican Cycle of Prayer online. The entries for the Anglican Communion match those for the weeks they are provided in the official Anglican Cycle of Prayer, although that resource has become somewhat more complicated in its later editions, and some editing for our use has become necessary.


CYCLE OF PRAYER
January 6, 2008 - May 25, 2008


THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY

Epiphany 1 – January 6, 2008
In the Diocese…
Church of the Epiphany, Washington
Randolph Charles, Rector
Epiphany Church, Forestville
Allan Johnson-Taylor, Rector
Committee on Urban Ministry
Prayer for “Street Ministry”, sponsored by Epiphany Church.
In the Anglican Communion…
Pray for those being baptized and for the ministry of all the baptized.

Epiphany 2 – The Baptism of our Lord – January 13, 2008
In the Diocese…
St. Peter’s Church, Poolesville
Charles Hoffacker, Priest-in-Charge
St. Paul’s Church, Baden & St. Mary’s Chapel, Aquasco
Harry Harper, Priest-in-Charge
St. Paul’s Church, Waldorf (Piney Parish)
Joy Rose, Rector
St. Paul’s Church, Washington
Andrew Sloane, Rector
Nathan Humphrey, Curate
Those being Ordained to the Priesthood in the Diocese.
In the Anglican Communion…
The Anglican Church of Australia,
The Most Revd Phillip John Aspinwall,
Archbishop of Brisbane & Primate of Australia.

Epiphany 3 – January 20, 2008
In the Diocese…
St. Paul’s Church, Rock Creek Parish
Rosemari Sullivan, Rector
St. Timothy’s Church, Washington
Milton Williams, Priest-in-Charge
St. Timothy’s Child Development Center
Committee on Racial Reconciliation
The Diocesan Convention
The Right Revd John Bryson Chane, President
Pray for the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese of Washington.
In the Anglican Communion…
The Anglican Church of Kenya
The Most Revd Benjamin M. P. Kzimbi
Archbishop of Kenya & Bishop of All Saints
Pray for Christian Unity (Week of Prayer 18th-25th.)

Epiphany 4 – January 27, 2008
In the Diocese…
Christ Church, Clinton Parish
Kent Booth, Rector
Christ Church, Chaptico (King & Queen Parish)
Jessee Neat, Rector
Episcopal Cursillo in the Diocese of Washington
In the Anglican Communion…
The Church of Bangladesh
The Rt Revd Michael S. Baroi, Moderator & Bishop of Dhaka

Last Epiphany – Theological Education Sunday & World Mission Sunday - February 3, 2008
In the Diocese…
Christ Church, Washington Parish
Judith Davis, Rector
William Doggett, Associate
Christ Church, Kensington
William Hague, Rector
Viginia Gerbasi, Assistant
Companions in World Mission
Task Force on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
All Seminaries, Seminarians, and Seminary Professors
In the Anglican Communion…
Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
The Most Revd Mauricio Jose Araujo de Andrade
Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Brasilia


THE SEASON OF LENT

Lent 1 – February 10, 2008
In the Diocese…
Grace Church, Georgetown
John Graham, Rector
Grace Church, Silver Spring Parish
Janice Robinson, Rector
Eric Anderson, Assistant
Grace Episcopal Day School
In the Anglican Communion....
The Anglican Church of Burundi
The Most Revd Bernard Ntahoturi
Archbishop of the Province of Burundi & Bishop of Matana

Lent 2 – February 17, 2008
In the Diocese…
Church of Our Saviour, Brookland Parish
Todd Kissam, Rector
Church of Our Saviour, Hillandale
Robert Harvey, Rector
Peter Schell, Assistant
Pray for the leaders of all nations.
In the Anglican Communion…
The Anglican Church in Canada
The Most Revd Frederick J. Hiltz
Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada

Lent 3 – February 24, 2008
In the Diocese….
St. David's Church, Washington
Robin Dodge, Rector
Jan Cope, Assistant
Frances Canham, Associate
St. John's Church , Ft. Washington (King George Parish)
Marc Britt, Rector
St. John's Church , Mount Rainier
Robert Gillespie, Priest-in-Charge
In the Anglican Communion…..
The Church of the Province of Central Africa
The Most Revd Bernard Amos Malango
Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Upper Shire

Lent 4 – March 2, 2008
In the Diocese…..
St. John's Church , Lafayette Square
Luis Leon, Rector
Spencer Rice, Associate
Lisa Saunders, Catherine Rafferty Quinn, Assistants
St. John's Church , Georgetown
Albert Scariato, Priest-in-Charge
St. John's Church , Beltsville (Zion Parish)
Paula Clark Green, Priest-in-Charge
The Diocesan Retreat Committee
In the Anglican Communion….
Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America
The Most Revd Martin de Jesus Barahona
Primate of IARCA & Bishop of El Salvador

Lent 5 – March 9, 2008
In the Diocese….
Christ Church , LaPlata (Port Tobacco Parish)
Joseph Trigg, Rector
Eric Shoemaker, Assistant
All Faith Church , Charlotte Hall
Committee on Prison Ministry
Pray for all Prison Chaplains
In the Anglican Communion….
Provice de l'Eglish Anglicane Du Congo
The Most Revd Dr. Dirokpa Balufuga Fidele
Archbishop of Congo & Bishop of Kinshasa & Bukavu

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday – March 16, 2008
In the Diocese....
St. Patrick's Church, Washington
John Lawrence, Priest-in-Charge
Marjorie Gerbracht-Stagnaro, Associate
St. Patrick's Day School, Washington
Marjorie Gerbracht-Stagnaro, Chaplain
Calvary Church , Washington
Prince Decker, Priest-in-Charge
Parish of the Atonement, Washington
Jocelyn Irving, Rector
Diocesan Altar Guild
In the Anglican Communion….
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem


THE SEASON OF EASTER

Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day – March 23, 2008
In the Diocese….
Give thanks for all Parishes in the Diocese of Washington
The Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane, Bishop
In the Anglican Communion……
Give thanks for the joyful news of the Resurrection of our Lord!

Easter 2 – March 30, 2008
In the Diocese…….
Christ Church, Georgetown
Stuart Kenworthy, Rector
Deirdre Eckian, Thomas Murphy, Assistants
Church of the Good Shepherd, Silver Spring
Patricia Downing, Rector
Good Shepherd Episcopal Preschool, Silver Spring
St. Mary’s Church, Washington (Foggy Bottom)
Louis Wheeler, Rector
Annunciation Chapel, Church House
The Commission on Ministry
Investment Committee
In the Anglican Communion…….
Pray for The Church of England
The Most Revd Rowan Douglas Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

Easter 3 – April 6, 2008
In the Diocese…..
Chapel of the Intercession (Washington Hospital Center)
The Episcopal Center for Children & Chapel of the Episcopal Center for Children
House of Mercy & The Rosemont Center
Pray for all Hospital, Hospice, Nursing Home, and Healthcare Chaplains.
In the Anglican Communion…..
Pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, Hong Kong Island (Hong Kong)
The Most Revd Paul Kwong, Bishop

Easter 4 – April 13, 2008
In the Diocese....
St. George’s Church, Valley Lee (William & Mary Parish)
Gregory Syler, Rector
St. George’s Church, Washington
Vincent Harris, Rector
Carleton Hayden, Assistant
The African American History Committee
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
The Most Revd Gerald James (Ian) Ernest
Archbishop, Province of the Indian Ocean & Bishop of Mauritius

Easter 5 – April 20, 2008
In the Diocese....
St. Mark’s Church, Washington
Paul Abernathy, Rector
St. Mark’s Church, Fairland
Donna Brown, Rector
The Hunger Fund Committee
Committee on the Environment
Pray for our good stewardship of the Earth.
In the Anglican Communion...
Pray for The Church in Ireland
The Most Revd Alan Edwin Thomas Harper
Primate of All Ireland & Archbishop of Armagh

Easter 6 – April 27, 2008
In the Diocese....
Church of the Ascension & St. Agnes, Washington
Lane Davenport, Rector
Samuel Wood, Curate
Church of the Ascension, Gaithersburg
Randall Lord-Wilkinson, Rector
Jessica Hitchcock, Simon Bautista, Roy Enquist, Assistants
Simon Bautista, Latino Missioner for the Diocese of Washington
Angus Dun Committee
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Nippon Sei Ko Kai
The Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu
Primate of The Nippon Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido

ASCENSION DAY (May 1, 2008) - FEAST OF PENTECOST (May 11, 2008)
Pray for the Lambeth Conference and for the Anglican Communion. Prayer to be used on Sundays and in daily worship. “Heavenly Father, you have called us in the Body of your Son Jesus Christ to continue his work of reconciliation and reveal you to the world: forgive us the sins which tear us apart; give us the courage to overcome our fears and to seek that unity which is your gift and your will; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.”

EASTER 7 - ANGLICAN COMMUNION SUNDAY - May 4, 2008
In the Diocese....
Church of the Ascension, Silver Spring (Sligo Parish)
Joan Beilstein, Rector
Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park (Patuxent Parish)
Rona Harding, Rector
Fellowship of St. John & the Retired Clergy of the Diocese
Episcopal Senior Ministries
Collington Episcopal Life Care Community
Friendship Terrace
St. Mary’s Court
Pray for all Seniors and their Ministries in the Church.
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for the Anglican Communion.



THE SEASON OF PENTECOST

The Day of Pentecost - Whitsunday - Mother’s Day - May 11th, 2008
In the Diocese…..
Church of the Holy Comforter, Washington (St. Andrew’s Parish)
Kortright Davis, Rector
Kelly Brown Douglas, Michele Hagans, Assistants
Church of the Holy Communion, Congress Heights Parish
Prince Williams, Priest-in-charge
Tutu Institute for Prayer and Pilgrimage
Bishop John T. Walker School Committee
The Committee on Youth
Pray for All Mothers and Those Who have Mothered Us.
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East
The Most Revd Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis
President Bishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East &
Bishop in Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa

Pentecost 1: Trinity Sunday – May 18, 2008
In the Diocese….
Trinity Church, Washington
John Harmon, Rector
Holy Trinity Church, Collington
Leslie M. St. Louis, Rector
Mariann Babnis, Assistant
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Bowie
St. Dunstan’s Church, Bethesda
Jeffrey MacKnight, Rector
Committee on Constitutions and Canons
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Anglican Church of Kenya
The Most Revd Benjamin M. P. Nzimbi
Archbishop of Kenya & Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese

Pentecost 2 – MEMORIAL DAY - May 25, 2008
In the Diocese….
Trinity Church & St. Mary’s Chapel (St. Mary’s Parish)
John Ball, Rector
Trinity Church, Newport & Old Fields Chapel, Hughesville
Meredith Syler, Priest-in-Charge
Trinity Church, Upper Marlboro
Martha Bonwitt, Rector
St. Mary’s Scholarship Committee
For all Military Personnel who have died in service to our Country
Pray for all  Military Chaplains and Personnel and their Families
In the Anglican Communion…..
Pray for The Anglican Church of Korea
The Most Revd Francis Kyung Jo Park
Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of Korea & Bishop of Seoul

Pentecost 3 – June 1, 2008
In the Diocese……
Committee on the Partnership with the Province of South Africa
The Honduras Coordinating Committee
Metropolitan Washington Synod of the Evangelical Luther Church in America
Richard Graham, Bishop
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Church of Melanesia
The Most Revd Sir Ellison Leslie Pogo
Archbishop of Melanesia & Bishop of Central Melanesia

Pentecost 4 – June 8, 2008
In the Diocese....
St. Columba’s Church, Washington
Janet Vincent, Rector
Rosemarie Duncan, Michael Bunting, Martin Smith,
Margaret Guenther, George Timberlake, Associates
St. Columba’s Nursery School
St. Barnabas’ Church, Leeland (Queen Anne Parish)
Lawrence Harris, Rector
Julie Murdock, Assistant
Queen Anne School, Upper Marlboro
In the Anglican Communion...
Pray for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico
The Most Revd Carlos Touche-Porter
Presiding Bishop of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico & Bishop of Mexico

Pentecost 5 – FATHER’S DAY - June 15, 2008
In the Diocese....
St. Barnabas’ Church, Temple Hills
Sherrill Page, Rector,
Edward Brightman, Assistant
St. Barnabas’s Church of the Deaf, Chevy Chase
Barbara Allen, Vicar
Committee on Accessibility and Special Needs
Pray for all Fathers and Those who have fathered us.
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Church of the Province of Myanmar
The Most Revd Samuel San Si Htay
Archbishop of Myanmar & Bishop of Yangon

Pentecost 6 – June 22, 2008
In the Diocese….
St. Alban’s Church, Washington
Scott Benhase, Rector
Timothy Boggs, Assistant
Harriette Sturges and Erin Hensley,, Deacons
St. Alban’s School, Washington
William Billow, Beth Humphrey, Brooks Hundley, Chaplains
The Committee on Church Architecture
In the Anglican Communion…..
Pray for The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
The Most Revd Peter Jasper Akinola, Archbishop,
Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria and Bishop of Abuja

Pentecost 7 – June 29, 2008
In the Diocese….
The Cathedral Church of St. Peter & St. Paul
Samuel Lloyd, Dean
Stephen Huber, Vicar
William Barnwell, John Peterson, Samuel Van Culin, Carol Wade, Christina Olsen, Canons
April Berends, Robert Boulter, Associates for Liturgy
John Runkle, Cathedral Conservator
The Cathedral College
The Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation
The Cathedral Chapter
In the Anglican Communion…..
Pray for The Church of North India (United)
The Most Revd Joel Vidyasagar Mal, Moderator, CNI & Bishop of Chandigarh

Pentecost 8 - July 6, 2008
In the Diocese…..
Pray that we may become “one nation under God” and turn this proud claim into a true confession of faith.
Pray for Justice, Freedom, and Peace Among All People.
In the Anglican Communion…..
Pray for The Church in Pakistan (United)
The Rt Revd Dr Alexander John Malik, Moderator, Church of Pakistan
& Bishop of Lahore

Pentecost 9 - July 13, 2008
In the Diocese....
The Episcopal Church Women
Church Periodical Club of the Episcopal Church Women
Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Episcopal Church Women
Pray in thanksgiving for the ministries of women, both lay and ordained.
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea
The Most Revd James Simon Ayong, Archbishop of Papua New Guinea
& Bishop of Aipo Rongo

Pentecost 10 - July 20, 2008
In the Diocese....
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Wheaton Parish
Susan Keller, Rector
St. Monica’s & James’ Church, Washington
St. Anne’s Church, Damascus
Elizabeth Carpenter, Rector
St. Christopher’s Church, New Carrollton
Jonathan Currier, Rector
Wilmer Conference Subsidy Committee
Pray for the Bishops of the Episcopal Church.
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for The Lambeth Conference - The Diocese of Canterbury.
Pray for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
The Most Revd Ignacio Capuyan Soliba, Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church
in the Philippines

Pentecost 11 - July 27, 2008
In the Diocese....
St. James’ Church, Bowie (Huntington Parish)
Anne-Marie Jeffery, Priest-in-Charge
St. James’ Church, Indian Head
Denise Cabana, Rector
St. James’ Parish, Potomac
Cynthia Baskin, Rector
Elton Smith, Assistant
St. James’ Children’s School, Potomac
In the Anglican Communion....
Pray for the Lambeth Conference - Hospitality Committee
Pray for L’Eglise Episcopal au Rwanda,
The Most Revd Emmanuel Musaba Kolini, Arbishop of Rwand & Bishop of Kigali