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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

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December 2020

Diocesan Prayer Cycle - December 2020

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01	The Bishop’s Office Bishop Bishop’s P.A.	Bishop Cherry Vicki Stevens	Diocesan Chancellor – Mark Powell Diocesan Registrar – Tim Russen
02	Newport Cathedral	Jonathan Williams	College of Canons
03	The Archdeaconry of Monmouth The Archdeaconry of Newport The Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys	Archdeacons - Ambrose Mason Jonathan Williams Sue Pinnington	Area Deans – Jeremy Harris, Kevin Hasler, Julian Gray John Connell, Justin Groves Mark Owen
04	Abergavenny Ministry Area Abergavenny, Llanwenarth Citra, Llantilio Pertholey with Bettws, Llanddewi Skirrid, Govilon, Llanfoist, Llanelen Llanfihangel Crucorney, Cwmyoy, Llanthony, Llantilio Crossenny, Penrhos, Llanvetherine, Llanvapley, Llandewi Rhydderch, Llangattock-juxta-Usk, Llansantffraed, Grosmont, Skenfrith, Llanfair, Llangattock Lingoed	Julian Gray, Gaynor Burrett, Heidi Prince, John Humphries, Jeff Pearse, John Hughes, Derek Young, Michael Smith, Peter Cobb, Lorraine Cavanagh, Andrew Dawson, Jean Prosser, Andrew Harter, Michael Marsden, Ian Aveson, Mary Moore LLMs: Gaynor Parfitt, Gillian Wright, Clifford Jayne, Sandy Ireson, William Brimecombe	Llantilio Pertholey CiW Primary School Director of Ministry – Ambrose Mason
05	Bassaleg Ministry Area Bassaleg, Rogerstone, High Cross	Christopher Stone Anne Golledge	Director of Mission – Sue Pinnington
06	Bedwas with Machen Ministry Area Bedwas, Machen, Rudry, Michaelston-y- Fedw	Dean Aaron Roberts, Arthur Parkes LLM: Gay Hollywell	Diocesan Secretary – Isabel Thompson
07	Blaenavon Ministry Area St Peter’s, St Paul‘s	Chris Walters	Blaenavon Heritage CiW Primary School
08	Caerleon Ministry Area Caerleon, Llanhennock, Llanfrechfa, Llandegfedd	Sue Pratten, Wendy Tayler LLMs: Graham Davies, Janis Davies, Ken Jacob	Charles Williams CiW Primary School Ponthir CiW Primary School
09	Caldicot Ministry Area Caldicot, Portskewett, Rogiet	Daniel Frett, Glyndwr Hackett LLMs: David Flint, Paul Glover, Pam Richards	Archbishop Rowan Williams CiW Primary School
10	Chepstow Ministry Area Chepstow, Mathern, Mounton, St Pierre, Shirenewton, St Arvans, Penterry, Itton, Devauden, Kilgwrrwg	Philip Averay, Michael Gollop, Julian White, Nansi Davies, Lea Ryder LLMs: Joyce Amphlett, John Gale, Gilly Lambert	Acting Director of Vocations – Becca Stevens The Diocese of the Highveld
11	Cwmbran Ministry Area Cwmbran, Llantarnam, Croesyceiliog, Henllys, Pontnewydd	Nick Perry, Elizabeth Kerl, Frieda Evans, Sue Hobbs, Bronwen Summers LLMs: Sue Atwell, Terrie Smith	Henllys CiW Primary School Bishop’s Advisor for Healing, Wholeness & Reconciliation - Beverley Smith
12	Cyncoed Ministry Area Cyncoed, Llanedeyrn, Pentwyn	James Henley, Beverley Smith, Matt Davis, John Thorne	All Saints CiW Primary School St David’s CiW Primary School
13	Goetre Ministry Area Goetre, Llanover, Mamhilad, Monkswood, Glascoed	John Collier, Peter Woodman, Stephen James LLM: Barbara Stone	Bishop’s Advisor for Deliverance Ministry – John Connell
14	Lower Islwyn Ministry Area Newbridge, Risca, Abercarn and Cwmcarn	Val Hodges, Marion Redwood, Stephen Smith	Aneurin Health Board Chaplaincy Team – Alan Tyler, Michael Marsden, David Roberts, Heidi Prince, Steve Lee, Carol Taplin, Sr. Bernadette, Jerry Drewitt, Bridie McNulty, Glen Wilkins
15	Magor Ministry Area Magor, Redwick, Undy, Goldcliff, Nash, Bishton, Wilcrick, Langstone, Llanmartin, Llanwern	Jeremy Harris, Allan Davies, Hilary Prest, Sam Patterson LLMs: Graham Lynch, Paul Williams	Magor CiW Primary School The Mothers‘ Union
16	Mid Torfaen Ministry Area Pontypool, Panteg, Griffithstown, Llanfihangel Pontymoile	Philip Godsell, Alison Littler, Linda Hall LLM: Jim Thompson	Diocesan CMD Officer – James Henley Bishop’s Officer for Retired Clergy - Stephen James
17	Monmouth Ministry Area Monmouth, Overmonnow, Wonastow, Mitchel Troy, Rockfield, Dingestow, St Maughans, Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Penyclawdd, Tregaer, Cwmcarvan, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Trellech, Penallt, Llanishen, Trellech Grange, Llanfihangel-tor-y-Mynydd, Llansoy, Llandogo, Tintern Parva	Karen Dack, Tim Dack, Catherine Haynes, Nigel Juckes, Owen Williams, Janet Bromley, Bishop Dominic Walker, Julie Barrell, Colin Wilcox, Jane Avery, Janet Bone, Simon Guest, Margaret Cooling, RoseMary Dagger, Nicholas Taylor LLMs: Martin Suter, Jan Pain, Lynda Lloyd, Lyn Harper, Paul Stafford	Osbaston CiW Primary School Children, Youth and Family Ministry Advisor – Rachel Nelmes Ty Mawr Convent
18	Newport East Ministry Area Maindee, Lliswerry, St Julians, Alway, Christchurch	Will Ingle-Gillis, David Matthews, Sam Helkvist, Linda Batt, Stephen Blewett	Chaplain to Lay Ministers - John Collier Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Lay Eucharistic Assistants
19	Newport North Ministry Area Malpas, Bettws, Brynglas	Becca Stevens, Chris Watkins, Henry Davies, Jane Sims, Frances Jones, Matt Sellers, Liz Houghton LLMs: Chris Pennant, Mary Beckley	Malpas CiW Primary School Koinonia Helping Hands Project Work with the Blind
20	Newport West Ministry Area St Paul St Stephen & Holy Trinity, St Thomas, St Mark St Martin-in-the-Gaer, St John the Baptist	Justin Groves, Colin Westbrook LLMs: Mary Kinchin, John Lipscomb, Annette Masters	Diocesan ICME Officer – Jeremy Harris The Deaf Church – Honorary Chaplain Mary Moore
21	Raglan Ministry Area Raglan, Llandenny, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd, Trostrey, Kemys Commander, Llanfihangel Gobion	Kevin Hasler, Sheila Toms LLM: Hywel Griffiths	Raglan CiW Primary School Retired Clergy and Clergy and LLMs with Permission to Officiate
22	Tredegar, Rhymney, Abertysswg Ministry Area	Elizabeth Jones, Dylan Bate	St Padarn’s Institute, Diocesan Learning Link - Charlie Shepherd Lay Training Officer - Jayne Collier
23	Upper Islwyn Ministry Area Mynyddislwyn, Pontllanfraith, Oakdale, Ynysddu, Blackwood, Fleur-de-Lis, Cefn Fforest, Bedwellty, New Tredegar	Mark Owen, Leah Philbrick, Jane Butler, Trevor Morgan, Nick Adams, Brenda Jones, Lisa Taylor, Heulwen Rees LLMs: Tony Dash, Maureen Morgan, Mary Rees	Diocesan Office Staff – Beth Davies, Zoe Ward, Libby Morgan-Owen
24	Usk Ministry Area Usk, Llantrisant, Llangybi, Coed-y-Paen, Llanbadoc, Tredunnoc, Llangwm, Wolvesnewton	Graham Opperman, Pam Love, Bob Greenland	Usk CiW Primary School The Mission to Seafarers – Chaplain Mark Lawson-Jones
25	Wentloog Ministry Area Rumney, Llanrumney, St Mellons, Marshfield, St Brides	John Connell, David Kellen, Marian Dowsett, Audrey Jenkins, Glyn Jenkins	Thanksgiving for the Incarnation Bishop Childs CiW Primary School St Mellon’s CiW Primary School
26	Wentwood Ministry Area Caerwent, Llanfair Discoed, Newchurch, Penhow, St Bride’s Netherwent, Llanvaches, Llandevaud	Sally Ingle-Gillis, John Waters, Chris Carey, Kay Denly LLMs: June Powell, David Harper	Those who suffer for their faith Diocesan Parsonage Inspector – Garry Reeder
27	Parishes and Benefices whose Ministry Areas are yet to be decided Blaina, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, Beaufort, Cwm Abertillery, Cwmtillery, Six Bells, Llanhilleth	Mike Parker, Pam Griffiths, Cheryl Lewis LLMs: Denise Bartlett, Roger Evans, Helen Millard, Lay Evangelist: Angela Edwards	Biblical Scholars and Teachers Diocesan Spirituality Coordinator – Jane Butler Diocesan Communications Officer – Debra Goddard
28	Elected members of the UK Parliament, the Welsh Parliament and Local Government	Evangelists	Deprived and Suffering Children
29	FE & HE Institutions in the Diocese	Free Church Ministers and People	Refugees, the Homeless and those who work with them
30	Good Community Race Relations	The Governing Body	Llangasty Retreat House
31	Magistrates and Police	The Ministry to Disabled People	Newport Night Shelter