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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’).

Home Prayer Prayer Resources Monthly Prayer Cycle May 2020

May 2020

Diocesan Prayer Cycle– May 2020

Download the May 2020 Prayer Cycle (PDF)

	Please pray for:
1	The Bishop’s Office
Bishop	Bishop Cherry	Diocesan Chancellor – Mark Powell
Bishop’s Chaplain	Stephen James
	Christopher Smith
Bishop’s P.A.	Vicki Stevens
2	Newport Cathedral	Lister Tonge	Cathedral Chapter Canons and Honorary Canons
Jonathan Williams
3	The Archdeaconry of Monmouth
		Area Deans –
The Archdeaconry of Newport	Archdeacons -	Jeremy Harris,
	Ambrose Mason

The Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys		John Connell, Justin Groves
	Jonathan Williams
		Mark Owen

	Sue Pinnington



4	Abergavenny Ministry Area		The Holywell Community
	Julian Gray, Gaynor Burrett, Chris Walters, Heidi Prince, John Humphries,
Abergavenny, Llanwenarth Citra, Llantilio Pertholey with Bettws, Llanddewi Skirrid, Govilon, Llanfoist, Llanelen	Tom Bates, Jeff Pearse, John Hughes, Derek Young, Michael Smith, Peter Cobb, Lorraine Cavanagh, Andrew Dawson, Jean Prosser, Andrew Harter
Llanfihangel Crucorney, Cwmyoy, Llanthony, Llantilio Crossenny, Penrhos,		Llantilio Pertholey CiW Primary School
Llanvetherine, Llanvapley,	LLMs: Gaynor Parfitt, Gillian Wright, Clifford Jayne, Sandy Ireson, William Brimecombe
Llandewi Rhydderch,
Llangattock-juxta-Usk,
Llansantffraed, Grosmont, Skenfrith, Llanfair, Llangattock Lingoed
5	Bassaleg Ministry Area	Christopher Stone
	Anne Golledge	Diocesan Registrar – Tim Russen
Bassaleg, Rogerstone, High Cross

6	Bedwas with Machen Ministry Area	Dean Aaron Roberts, Richard Mulcahy, Arthur Parkes	Director of Ministry – Ambrose Mason

Bedwas, Machen, Rudry, Michaelston-y- Fedw	LLM: Gay Hollywell
7	Caerleon Ministry Area	Sue Pratten, Wendy Tayler	Charles Williams CiW Primary School

Caerleon, Llanhennock, Llanfrechfa, Llandegfedd	LLMs: Graham Davies, Janis Davies, Ken Jacob	Ponthir CiW Primary School
8	Caldicot Ministry Area	Glyndwr Hackett	Archbishop Rowan Williams CiW Primary School

Caldicot, Portskewett, Rogiet	LLMs: David Flint, Paul Glover, Pam Richards	Director of Mission – Sue Pinnington
9	Chepstow Ministry Area	Philip Averay, Michael Gollop, Julian White, Daniel Frett, Nansi Davies, Lea Ryder	Director of Vocations – Paul Thompson

Chepstow, Mathern, Mounton, St Pierre, Shirenewton, St Arvans, Penterry, Itton, Devauden, Kilgwrrwg	LLMs: Joyce Amphlett, John Gale, Penny Davies, Gilly Lambert	The Diocese of the Highveld
10	Cwmbran Ministry Area	Nick Perry, Elizabeth Kerl, Harald Thomas, Frieda Evans, Sue Hobbs, Bronwen Summers	Henllys CiW Primary School

Cwmbran, Llantarnarm, Croesyceiliog, Henllys, Pontnewydd	LLMs: Sue Atwell, Terrie Smith	Christian Aid and all Aid Agencies


11	Cyncoed Ministry Area	James Henley, Beverley Smith, Matt Davis, John Thorne
	All Saints CiW Primary School
Cyncoed, Llanederyn, Pentwyn
	St David’s CiW Primary School

12	Goetre Ministry Area	John Collier, Peter Woodman, Stephen James
	Advisor for Healing - Beverley Smith
Goetre, Llanover, Mamhilad, Monkswood, Glascoed

13	Lower Islwyn Ministry Area	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

Newbridge, Risca, Abercarn and Cwmcarn
14	Magor Ministry Area	Jeremy Harris, Allan Davies, Hilary Prest, Sam Patterson	Magor CiW Primary School

Magor, Redwick, Undy, Goldcliff, Nash, Bishton, Wilcrick, Langstone, Llanmartin, Llanwern	LLMs: Graham Lynch, Paul Williams	Diocesan Director of Education – Annette Daly


15	Monmouth Ministry Area	Karen Dack, Tim Dack, Catherine Haynes, Janet Bone, Nigel Juckes, Owen Williams, Janet Bromley, Bishop Dominic Walker, Julie Barrell, Colin Wilcox, Jane Avery, David Osborn, Gillian Williams, Simon Guest, Margaret Cooling, RoseMary Dagger, Nicholas Taylor	Osbaston CiW Primary School

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	LLMs: Martin Suter, Jan Pain, Lynda Lloyd, Lyn Harper	Children, Youth and Family Ministry Advisor – Rachel Nelmes
16	Newport East Ministry Area	Will Ingle-Gillis, David Matthews, Sam Helkvist, Linda Batt, Stephen Blewett	Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Lay Eucharistic Assistants

Maindee, Lliswerry, St Julians,
Alway, Christchurch
17	Newport North Ministry Area	Becca Stevens, Chris Watkins, Henry Davies, Jane Sims, Frances Jones, Matt Sellers	Malpas CiW Primary School

Malpas, Bettws, Brynglas	LLMs: Chris Pennant, Mary Beckley	Koinonia Helping Hands Project


18	Newport West Ministry Area	Justin Groves, Paul Thompson, Colin Westbrook	Retired Clergy and Clergy and LLMs with Permission to Officiate – Stephen James

St Paul	LLMs: Mary Kinchin, John Lipscomb, Annette Masters
St Stephen & Holy Trinity,
St Thomas, St Mark
St Martin-in-the-Gaer,
St John the Baptist
19	Panteg and Griffithstown Ministry Area	Alison Littler	Diocesan ICME Officer – Jeremy Harris

Panteg, Griffithstown, Llanfihangel Pontymoile	LLMs: Barbara Stone, Jim Thompson	Chaplain to Lay Ministers - John Collier


20	Raglan Ministry Area	Kevin Hasler, Sheila Toms	Raglan CiW Primary School

Raglan, Llandenny, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd, Trostrey, Kemys Commander, Llanfihangel Gobion	LLM: Hywel Griffiths	Lay Training Officer - Jayne Collier
21	Tredegar,	Elizabeth Jones, Dylan Bate	St Padarn’s Institute, Diocesan Learning Link - Charlie Shepherd
Rhymney, Abertysswg Ministry Area
	Diocesan Churches Development Officer – Isabel Thompson
22	Upper Islwyn Ministry Area	Mark Owen, Leah Philbrick,
	Jane Butler, Trevor Morgan, Nick Adams, Brenda Jones, Lisa Taylor, Heulwen Rees	Diocesan Office Staff – Beth Davies, Libbie O’Brien, Sarah Rosser, Zoe Ward, Libby Morgan-Owen
Mynyddislwyn, Pontllanfraith, Oakdale, Ynysddu, Blackwood,
Fleur-de-Lis, Cefn Fforest, Bedwellty, New Tredegar	LLMs: Tony Dash, Maureen Morgan, Mary Rees
23	Upper Torfaen Ministry Area	Philip Godsell, Linda Hall	Blaenavon Heritage CiW Primary School

Pontypool, Blaenavon	Ty Mawr Convent


24	Usk Ministry Area	Graham Opperman, Pam Love, Bob Greenland	Usk CiW Primary School

Usk, Llantrisant, Llangybi, Coed-y-Paen, Llanbadoc, Tredunnoc, Llangwm, Wolvesnewton	Assistant Director of Vocations – Rebecca Stevens
25	Wentloog Ministry Area	John Connell, David Kellen, Ross Maidment, Marian Dowsett,	Bishop Childs CiW Primary School
	Audrey Jenkins, Glyn Jenkins
Rumney, Llanrumney,		St Mellon’s CiW Primary School
St Mellons, Marshfield,
St Brides

26	Wentwood Ministry Area	Sally Ingle-Gillis, John Waters, Chris Carey	Diocesan Parsonage Inspector – Garry Reeder

Caerwent, Llanfair Discoed, Newchurch, Penhow, St Bride’s Netherwent, Llanvaches, Llandevaud	LLMs: June Powell, David Harper	DAC Officer – Stephen Peel


27	Parishes and Benefices whose Ministry Areas are yet to be decided	Mike Parker, Pam Griffiths, Cheryl Lewis, Tarie Carlyon,	Diocesan Spirituality Coordinator – Jane Butler

Blaina, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, Beaufort, Cwm		Diocesan Communications Officer – Debra Goddard
	LLMs: Denise Bartlett, Roger Evans, Helen Millard,
Abertillery, Cwmtillery, Six Bells, Llanhilleth
	Lay Evangelist: Angela Edwards

28	The recovery of the Ministry of Healing	The Order of Jacob’s Well	Work among the Blind
29	World Council of Churches	Additional Curates Society	Altar Servers, Guild of the Servants of the Sanctuary
30	Archbishop of Wales Fund for Children	Bell Ringers	Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade
31	Chaplains at Schools, Colleges and Universities	Child Protection Co-ordinators	Church Army