THE GUILD OF ST.WINEFRIDE
The Parish of the Holy Cross - Monthly Cycle of Prayer
We give thanks to God and pray for:
| 1st |
Revd Christopher Sims, his leadership and ministry in the parish. For Revd Chris Orme, Curate. For the ministry of the assisting retired clergy. |
| 2nd | Churchwardens: Miles Kenny and Margaret West. Deputy churchwardens Ken Vine and Vi Wynne. |
| 3rd | For the Lay Pastoral team and for the use of all our gifts in the service of God. |
| 4th | The members of the Parochial Church Council. |
| 5th | Tim Mills, Master of Music, assistant organists, the choir, St Peter's music group and all who contribute to the musical life of our churches. Members of the Worship Committee. |
| 6th | Our calling to mission and evangelism in the parish. |
| 7th | All tourists and visitors to the Abbey. |
| 8th | Our pastoral ministry to all who live in residential homes. |
| 9th | Those
who clean our churches and hall: Christine Poharyski, Tony Carr, Janet Grindley, Marion Grubb and Margaret Lloyd. |
| 10th | For the administration of the churches and parish and for Gillian Keates (Vicar's Personal Assistant). |
| 11th | The staff and patients of St. Luke's Hospital, Milo, Tanzania |
| 12th | The Guild of St. Winefride (Friends of the Abbey) and their support for the Abbey. |
| 13th | The
guides and stewards and our ministry of welcome. All sidespeople. |
| 14th | All who maintain the fabric of our buildings. The members of the Fabric Committee. Mark Newell, Architect. |
| 15th | A right understanding of Christian Stewardship - Janet Hordley, PCC Treasurer and the members of the Finance Committee |
| 16th | All who administer the charitable trusts associated with the parish. Those who live in the Holy Cross Almshouses. |
| 17th | All who work in the parish. |
| 18th | The Friends of St. Peter's: Chip Orme, Chairman: Christine Poharyski, Secretary: Vi Wynne, Treasurer. |
| 19th | The Abbey redevelopment and its Appeal Committee. |
| 20th | The Abbey Shop manager, Mike Purslow, and the volunteer staff and the Directors of Abbey Connexion Ltd. |
| 21st | All pupils and staff of the schools in the parish. |
| 22nd | The servers, acolytes, members of the Altar Guild and the flower arrangers. |
| 23rd | All who work at Shirehall. The Lord Lieutenant; the Chairman of the County Council. The Abbey's ministry to the County. |
| 24th |
Daniel Kawczynski,
Member of Parliament and Philip Bushill-Matthews, Member of the European
Parliament. |
| 25th | The development of ministry with young families and children. 'Explorers' group at St Peter's and leader, Sarah Orme. |
| 26th | All those seeking baptism for their children. For the baptism preparation meetings. |
| 27th | The strengthening of married life and for those preparing to be married in our churches. |
| 28th | Our ministry to the bereaved and all who mourn. |
| 29th | Our ministry to the sick and infirm. For the development of Christian healing ministry. |
| 30th | Our shared ministry with other Christian denominations in the parish…. Churches Together in Shrewsbury; Mission Shrewsbury. |
| 31st | Our
Bishops: Jonathan, Alan, and Michael, Gordon. Archdeacon: John Hall; Rural Dean: Kevin Roberts. |
| "Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4:6-7) |