Archdeaconry of France

Prayer DiaryDecember 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 6th & 13th: Regional elections: pray for men and women of integrity and good will to be

elected 18th: French schools break up For good attendances and contacts at Christmas services and activities.

1st

Archdeaconry of France: Bishops Robert Innes, David Hamid; Archdeacon: Ian Naylor; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Andrew Hawken.

2nd

Aquitaine, including Allez, Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Dondas, Doudrac, Envals, Limeuil, Monteton, Négrondes, Nérac, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste-Nathalene, St Médard:Chaplain: Vacant.Priest-in-charge: Andrew Bullock; Brian Davies; Angela Marshall, David Marshall; Liz Morris; Gill StrachanAssistant Curate: Charlotte SullivanReaders: 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 (10th), 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 (6th), and development of new friendships.

For our youth trip to Paris, to attend the Fusion worship event at St Mark's Versailles Dec 12th-13th:

3rd Francis XavierLorgues with Fayence in the Var Contact: Peter Massey.

4th John of Damascus, Nicholas FerrarBeaulieu-sur-Mer St Michael: Priest-in-charge: Anthony Ingham

5th

Brittany, including Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen: Priest-in-charge: Fred Trethewey; Retired priest: Jeremy Cross

Reader: Alan Mason Readers with PTO Guy Barnard, Laura and Robin Hillman, For 4 Carol Services in December

6th St NicholasCannes Holy Trinity: Chaplain: Giles Williams; Readers: David Sinclair, Christine Williams.

For people in Cannes and the neighbouring towns still affected by the disastrous floods in October

Sunday 12th: Our children will perform a nativity play in the morning service: pray that many friends and family will come along.

Friday 18th: We go carol-singing round the Irish pubs (there are four of them in central Cannes!), handing out invitations to our Christmas services.

Sunday 20th: Our main Christmas Carol service - we hope many will be invited, come and want to find out more...

Thursday 24th, Christmas Eve: Children’s carols in the afternoon, midnight Communion

Friday 25th, Christmas Day: Early Communion and then All-Age Communion.

7th St AmbroseChantilly St Peter: Chaplain: Nicholas Clarke.

8th Conception of the BVMChrist Church in La Manche, Gratot Homëel and VireyPriest-in-charge: Vacant Readers: 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 6th Christingle at Gratot 19th and 20th - our Carol services at Gratot and Virey 20th - the crib service at Gratot That the 2 Lay representatives are appointed for our Vacancy process.

9th

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: Chaplain: Ben Humphries.

10th

Evian: Priest: David Miller.

11th

Fontainebleau St Luke: Chaplain: Vacant

12th

Grenoble St Marc: Chaplain: Bob Hurley

13th St LucyLe Gard,Priest-in-charge: Stafford LowReader: 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

14th St John of the CrossLille Christ Church: Priest-in-charge: Debbie Flach; Readers: Paul Ellender, Suzanne Bray.

Arrasoversight: Debbie Flach.

15th

Lyon: Chaplain: Ben HardingReaders: Keith Burrell, Tim Evans.

16th O SapentiaMaisons-Laffitte Holy Trinity: Chaplain: Olaf Eriksson

Pray that all who participate in our Christmas services and events will be truly blessed by the coming of the Christ child.

17th Eglantine JebbMarseille All Saints, also serving Aix-en- Provence: Priest-in-charge: David Greenwood

18th

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.

19th

Midi-Pyrénées and Aude including Alet les Bains, Brens, Cahors, Caylus, Toulouse, Valence d'Agen, Vayrac: Chaplain: Andrew Hawken, Assistant Chaplain: June HutchinsonReaders: Linda Billeness, Peter Gibbs, Michael Pennington,

Adrian and Judy Wilson

20th

Nice Holy Trinity, also serving Vence St Hugh: Chaplain: Peter Jackson

21st

Paris St George, also serving Caen: Chaplain: Matthew Harrison.Assistant Chaplian Andrew Bigg

22nd

Paris St Michael: Chaplain: 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 'single-handed'. 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.

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 semi-vacancy

23rd

Pas de Calais, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin: Priest-in-charge: Vacant.

24th Christmas EvePau St Andrew: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; Reader: John Errey.

25th Christmas DayChrist 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. Chaplain: Hazel Door; Readers: 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.

26th St StephenSt Raphaël St John the Evangelist, also serving Port Grimaud: Priest-in-charge: Keith Bretel.

27th St John the EvangelistStrasbourg St Alban: Priest-in-charge: Vacant;Reader: David Cowley.

28th The Holy InnocentsVendée All Saints, including Puy-de-Serre, La Chapelle Archard, also serving La Chapelle Palluau: Priest-in-charge: Caroline SackleyReaders Robin Kenyon, John Matthews

29th St Thomas BecketVernet-les-Bains, St George: Priest-in-charge: David Phillips.

30th

Versailles St Mark, with St Paul, Chevry, also serving Gif sur Yvette: Chaplain: Vacant; Asst chaplain: Elaine Labourel.

31st John WycliffeMonte Carlo (Monaco) St Paul: Chaplain: Walter Raymond; Readers: 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.

January

4th French schools go back 6th Epiphany 19th - 26th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

1st The naming and circumcision of JesusArchdeaconry of France: Bishops Robert Innes, David Hamid; Archdeacon: Ian Naylor; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Andrew Hawken.

2nd Seraphim, Monk of SarovAquitaine, including Allez, Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Dondas, Doudrac, Envals, Limeuil, Monteton, Négrondes, Nérac, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste-Nathalene, St Médard:Chaplain: Vacant.Priest-in-charge: Andrew Bullock; Brian Davies; Angela Marshall, David Marshall; Liz Morris; Gill StrachanAssistant Curate: Charlotte SullivanReaders: 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 (18th -25th).

3rd Lorgues with Fayence in the Var Contact: Peter Massey.

4th

Beaulieu-sur-Mer St Michael: Priest-in-charge: Anthony Ingham5th

Brittany, including Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen: Priest-in-charge: Fred Trethewey; Retired priest: Jeremy CrossReader: Alan Mason Readers with PTO Guy Barnard, Laura and Robin Hillman,

A variety of ecumenical services in January

6th EpiphanyCannes Holy Trinity: Chaplain: Giles Williams; Readers: David Sinclair, Christine Williams.

26th: We begin our Christianity Explored course. Pray for people to come and find new life in Christ

7th

Chantilly St Peter: Chaplain: Nicholas Clarke.

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8th Lucian, Priest and MartyrChrist Church in La Manche, Gratot Homëel and VireyPriest-in-charge: Vacant Readers: 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.

9th

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 UnityDunkirk, Missions to Seafarers: Chaplain: Ben Humphries.

10th Baptism of ChristEvian: Priest: David Miller.

11th Mary Sleasor, MissionaryFontainebleau St Luke: Chaplain: Vacant

12th

Grenoble St Marc: Chaplain: Bob Hurley

13th KentigernLe Gard,Priest-in-charge: Stafford LowReader: 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 GardAll Saints, Hérault:Priest-in-charge: Roger Smith

14th

Lille Christ Church: Priest-in-charge: Debbie Flach; Readers: Paul Ellender, Suzanne Bray.Arrasoversight: Debbie Flach.

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15th

Lyon: Chaplain: Ben HardingReaders: Keith Burrell, Tim Evans.

16th

Maisons-Laffitte Holy Trinity: Chaplain: 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.

17th Anthony of EgyptMarseille All Saints, also serving Aix-en- Provence: Priest-in-charge: David Greenwood

18th Beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian UnityMenton 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.

19th Wulfstan, Bishop of WorcesterMidi-Pyrénées and Aude including Alet les Bains, Brens, Cahors, Caylus, Toulouse, Valence d'Agen, Vayrac: Chaplain: Andrew Hawken, Assistant Chaplain: June HutchinsonReaders: Linda Billeness, Peter Gibbs, Michael Pennington,

Adrian and Judy Wilson For the candidates for confirmation as they prepare to be confirmed

20th Richard RolleNice Holy Trinity, also serving Vence St Hugh: Chaplain: Peter Jackson

21st Agnes, child martyrParis St George, also serving Caen: Chaplain: Matthew Harrison.Assistant Chaplian Andrew Bigg

22nd Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon, first martyr of SpainParis St Michael: Chaplain: 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.

23rd

Pas de Calais, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin: Priest-in-charge: Vacant.

24th Francis de Sales, Bishop of GenevaPau St Andrew: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; Reader: John Errey.

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25th Conversion of St PaulChrist 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. Chaplain: Vacant Readers: 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

26th Timothy and TitusSt Raphaël St John the Evangelist, also serving Port Grimaud: Priest-in-charge: Keith Bretel.

27th

Strasbourg St Alban: Priest-in-charge: Vacant;Reader: David Cowley.

28th Thomas AquinasVendée All Saints, including Puy-de-Serre, La Chapelle Archard, also serving La Chapelle Palluau: Priest-in-charge: Caroline SackleyReaders Robin Kenyon, John Matthews

29th

Vernet-les-Bains, St George: Priest-in-charge: David Phillips.

30th Charles, King and MartyrVersailles St Mark, with St Paul, Chevry, also serving Gif sur Yvette: Chaplain: Vacant; Asst chaplain: Elaine Labourel.

31st John Bosco, PriestMonte Carlo (Monaco) St Paul: Chaplain: Walter Raymond; Readers: 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.

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February

10th Ash Wednesday: many of our churches will be running Lent Courses. We pray that they’ll be spiritually enriching...

15th to 19th General Synod meets in London

1st Brigid, Abbess of KildareArchdeaconry of France: Bishops Robert Innes, David Hamid; Archdeacon: Ian Naylor; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Andrew Hawken.

2nd Presentation of Christ in the Temple – Candlemas – Purification of BVMAquitaine, including Allez, Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Dondas, Doudrac, Envals, Limeuil, Monteton, Négrondes, Nérac, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste-Nathalene, St Médard:Chaplain: Vacant.Priest-in-charge: Andrew Bullock; Brian Davies; Angela Marshall, David Marshall; Liz Morris; Gill StrachanAssistant Curate: Charlotte SullivanReaders: Janis Adams; Alexandra Bullock; Madeleine Holmes; Sheila Marshall; Roger Verrall

For fruitful discussions at our Clergy and Readers meeting (9th). For the Chaplaincy Council meeting (23rd) and discussions of a 2nd stipendiary

minister. For the Holy Spirit to strengthen the Lord's work in Bordeaux and beyond.

3rd Agatha, Sicilian Virgin and MartyrLorgues with Fayence in the Var Contact: Peter Massey.

4th The Martyrs of JapanBeaulieu-sur-Mer St Michael: Priest-in-charge: Anthony InghamBrittany, including Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen: Priest-in-charge: Fred Trethewey; Retired priest: Jeremy CrossReader: Alan Mason Readers with PTO Guy Barnard, Laura and Robin Hillman,

Confirmation service with Bp Robert in February, anticipating 2 candidatesfrom Ploërmel and 2 from La Manche

5th

Cannes Holy Trinity: Chaplain: Giles Williams; Readers: David Sinclair, Christine Williams.

Please pray for inspiration and planning for our Lent Course!Chantilly St Peter: Chaplain: Nicholas Clarke.

6th

Christ Church in La Manche, Gratot Homëel and VireyPriest-in-charge: Vacant Readers: 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.

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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.

7th

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: Chaplain: Ben Humphries

8th

Evian: Priest: David Miller.Fontainebleau St Luke: Chaplain: Vacant

9th

Grenoble St Marc: Chaplain: Bob Hurley

10th Scolastica, sister of Benedict, Abess of PlombariolaLe Gard,Priest-in-charge: Stafford LowReader: Brenda Juntunen

for the long term development of the church in the GardAll Saints, Hérault:Priest-in-charge: Roger Smith

11th

Lille Christ Church: Priest-in-charge: Debbie Flach; Readers: Paul Ellender, Suzanne Bray.Arrasoversight: Debbie Flach.

12th

Lyon: Chaplain: Ben Harding Readers: Keith Burrell, Tim Evans.

13th

Maisons-Laffitte Holy Trinity: Chaplain: 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.

14th Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs; Valentine, Martyr at RomeMarseille All Saints, also serving Aix-en- Provence: Priest-in-charge: David Greenwood

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15th Sigfrid, Bishop, Apostle to Sweden; Thomas Bray, priest, founder of the SPCKMenton 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. "

16th

Midi-Pyrénées and Aude including Alet les Bains, Brens, Cahors, Caylus, Toulouse, Valence d'Agen, Vayrac: Chaplain: Andrew Hawken, Assistant Chaplain: June HutchinsonReaders: Linda Billeness, Peter Gibbs, Michael Pennington,

Adrian and Judy Wilson 28th February - Bishop David is coming to confirm several young candidates and

licence 2 Readers - Clive Billeness and Janet Varty.

17th Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, MartyrNice Holy Trinity, also serving Vence St Hugh: Chaplain: Peter Jackson

18sth

Paris St George, also serving Caen: Chaplain: Matthew Harrison.Assistant Chaplian Andrew Bigg

19th

Paris St Michael: Chaplain: Alyson Lamb; Assistant 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.

20th

Pas de Calais, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin: Priest-in-charge: Vacant.

21st

Pau St Andrew: Priest-in-charge: Vacant; Reader: John Errey.

22nd

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. Chaplain: Vacant Readers: 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

23rd Polycarp, Bishop of SmyrnaSt Raphaël St John the Evangelist, also serving Port Grimaud: Priest-in-charge: Keith Bretel.

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24th St MatthiasStrasbourg St Alban: Priest-in-charge: Vacant;Reader: David Cowley.

25th

Vendée All Saints, including Puy-de-Serre, La Chapelle Archard, also serving La Chapelle Palluau: Priest-in-charge: Caroline SackleyReaders Robin Kenyon, John Matthews

26th

Vernet-les-Bains, St George: Priest-in-charge: David Phillips.

27th George Herbert, Priest, PoetVersailles St Mark, with St Paul, Chevry, also serving Gif sur Yvette: Chaplain: Vacant; Asst chaplain: Elaine Labourel.

28th

Monte Carlo (Monaco) St Paul: Chaplain: Walter Raymond; Readers: 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.

29th

Time to appreciate this gift of an extra day this year !

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