Diocese of Maine | Cycle of Prayer

2009 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

as partners in ministry across Maine and beyond we pray for each congregation, each summer chapel, each program over the course of the year

a pdf of the 2009 Cycle of Prayer

For bulletin inserts for special observances from the Episcopal Church Center, click here.

For the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, visit www.anglicancommunion.org/acp.

4 January ~ Christmas 2

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Michael’s, Auburn

St. Barnabas’, Augusta

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

6 January ~ The Epiphany

11 January ~ Epiphany 1 ~ The Baptism of Our Lord; Anglican Communion Sunday

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Mark’s, Augusta

St. John’s, Bangor

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

18 January~ Epiphany 2

Pray for our Diocesan youth and young adult ministries helping teenagers and young adults to grow in knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Saviour’s, Bar Harbor

Grace Church, Bath

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

19 to 26 January~ Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “That they may become one in your hand.” (Ezekiel 37:15-19, 22-24a)

25 January ~ Epiphany 3 ~ Ecumenical Sunday

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Margaret’s, Belfast

Christ Church and Jubilee Center, Biddeford

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

1 February ~ Epiphany 4 ~ Theological Education Sunday.

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Francis by the Sea, Blue Hill

St. Columba’s, Boothbay Harbor

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

8 February ~ Epiphany 5

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Patrick’s, Brewer

St. Peter’s, Bridgton

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

15 February ~ Epiphany 6

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. John’s, Brownville Junction

St. Paul’s, Brunswick

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

22 February ~ Last Epiphany

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Anne’s, Calais

St. Thomas’, Camden

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

25 February ~ Ash Wednesday

1 March ~ Lent 1 ~ Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday

Pray for Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week.

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth

St. Luke’s, Caribou

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

8 March ~ Lent 2 (Daylight Savings Time begins)

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Trinity Church, Castine

St. Augustine’s, Dover-Foxcroft

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

15 March ~ Lent 3

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Christ Church, Eastport

St. Dunstan’s, Ellsworth

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

22 March ~ Lent 4

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

S. Mary the Virgin, Falmouth

St. Paul’s, Fort Fairfield

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

29 March ~ Lent 5

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Christ Church, Gardiner

St. Matthew’s, Hallowell

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

5 April ~ Palm Sunday

Pray for all people throughout the world who follow the way of the Cross this week.

Pray for all our Jewish sisters and brothers who celebrate Pesach on April 9.

12 April ~ Easter

“Rejoice and sing now, all the round earth, bright with a glorious splendor, for darkness has been vanquished by our eternal King.” Book of Common Prayer, page 286.

19 April ~ Easter 2

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Church of the Good Shepherd, Houlton

Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

26 April ~ Easter 3

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Giles’, Jefferson

St. David’s, Kennebunk

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

3 May ~ Easter 4

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Trinity Church, Lewiston

Trinity Jubilee Center, Lewiston

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

10 May ~ Easter 5 ~ Mother’s Day

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Church of the Advent, Limestone

St. Matthew’s, Lisbon

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

17 May ~ Easter 6

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Aidan’s, Machias

St. Anne’s, Mars Hill

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

24 May ~ Easter 7 ~ Memorial Day

Remember especially all who have died in the service of their country.

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Andrew’s, Millinocket

St. Andrew’s, Newcastle

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

31 May ~ The Day of Pentecost

Pray for Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and in our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week.

7 June ~ Trinity Sunday

Pray for all students and their teachers during this season of graduations – a time of endings and beginnings, goodbyes and hellos.

14 June ~ Pentecost 2

Pray for the mission and ministry of Camp Bishopswood, its staff and campers, as they prepare for the 2009 season.

21 June ~ Pentecost 3 ~ Father’s Day

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

All Saints, Bailey Island

St. Martin’s in the Field, Biddeford Pool

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

28 June ~ Pentecost 4

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Christ Church, Dark Harbor

St. Philip’s by the Sea, Fortune’s Rocks

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

5 July ~ Pentecost 5

For Our Nation: Lord God Almighty, give the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will.

Pray for our youth mission team and their mentors as they prepare for their work in the Dominican Republic.

12 July ~ Pentecost 6

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Trinity Chapel, Kennebunk Beach

Our Lady of the Evergreens, Harborside

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

19 July ~ Pentecost 7

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Cuthbert’s, MacMahan Island

St. Ann’s, Kennebunkport

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

26 July ~ Pentecost 8

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Summer Services, North Haven

St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Cape Neddick

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

2 August ~ Pentecost 9

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

All Saints, Orr’s Island

Holy Trinity, Peaks Island

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

9 August ~ Pentecost 10

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. James’, Prouts Neck

Church of the Redeemer, Sorrento

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

16 August ~ Pentecost 11

Pray for all participants and leaders as they prepare for Diocesan BION teen cam.

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

All Saints by-the-Sea, Southport Island

St. George’s, Tenants Harbor

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

23 August ~ Pentecost 12

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea, Winter Harbor

Trinity Chapel, York Harbor

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

30 August ~ Pentecost 13

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

SS Mary and Jude, Northeast Harbor

Christ Church, Norway

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

6 September ~ Pentecost 14 ~ Labor Day

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. James’, Old Town

St. Martin’s, Palmyra

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

13 September ~ Pentecost 15 ~ Grandparent’s Day

Pray for Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week.

Pray for all who teach and learn as we begin a new season of lifelong learning.

20 September ~ Pentecost 16

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland

Mision San Lucas, Portland

Grace Chapel and St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry, Portland

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

27 September ~ Pentecost 17

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Peter’s, Portland

Trinity Church, Portland

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

4 October ~ Pentecost 18 ~ Creation Cycle begins

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. John’s, Presque Isle

Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

11 October ~ Pentecost 19

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Andrew’s, Readfield

St. Matthias’, Richmond

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

18 October ~ Pentecost 20

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Peter’s, Rockland

St. Barnabas’, Rumford

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

25 October 2008 ~ Pentecost 21 ~ Reformation Sunday

Pray for our sisters and brothers in Common Mission in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

Trinity Church, Saco

St. George’s, Sanford

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

1 November ~ All Saints Day (Daylight Savings Time ends)

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Nicholas’, Scarborough

All Saints, Skowhegan

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

8 November ~ Pentecost 23

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care all who serve and have served in the armed forces of our country at home and abroad as we prepare to honor them on Veteran’s Day.

15 November ~ Pentecost 24

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Andrew’s & St. John’s, Southwest Harbor

St. Brendan the Navigator, Stonington

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

22 November ~ Last Pentecost ~ Feast of Christ the King

Pray for the mission and ministry of all people in:

St. John Baptist, Thomaston

St. Stephen the Martyr, Waterboro

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

29 November ~ Advent 1

The mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Mark’s, Waterville

St. Luke’s, Wilton

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

6 December ~ Advent 2

The mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Ann’s, Windham

St. Thomas, Winn

St. Philip’s, Wiscasset

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

13 December ~ Advent 3

Pray for Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and in our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week.

20 December ~ Advent 4

The mission and ministry of all people in:

St. Bartholomew’s, Yarmouth

St. George’s, York Harbor

And our brothers and sisters in our Companion Diocese of Haiti

25 December ~ Christmas Day

27 December ~ Christmas 1

Pray for the needs of the whole world; for Peace and Goodwill over all the earth; for strength and unity within the Church.