Cycle of Prayer – General

The Diocesan Prayer Cycle has been developed in order to ensure that Anglican clergy, church workers and congregations are upheld in prayer around the Diocese. Wherever possible, congregations have been identified and placed on, preceding or close to the Feast Days with which they are associated. The Prayer Cycle has been organized on a weekly basis, especially for use within congregational Sunday worship. Where there are several churches with the same name, these have been grouped under the name and by district. ‘Vacant’ indicates that there is no priest in charge.

You are invited to pray weekly for the following:

– The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies & Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
– Rt. Rev. Leon Golding, Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay
– Rt. Rev. Garth Minott, Suffragan Bishop of Kingston

Retired Bishops:

– Rt. Rev. Harold Daniel


Visioning Prayer

Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and on earth, and by whose grace we have been called into a goodly fellowship of faith: Send down upon our bishops, other clergies, and all your faithful people an outpouring of your Holy Spirit for the renewal and mission of your Church. Give us a vision of where you would lead your Church, and so discern new things that you are doing in your Church and the world. By your grace, save us from unnecessary distractions, so that we may be able to determine your will for us, go forward perceiving that which is right, and have the courage to pursue the same, to the end that we may utilise the gifts which you have given to each of us for the furtherance of your will in simplicity, confidence and steadfastness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


DIOCESAN PRAYER CYCLE

September – December 2023

*Vacant means – No Rector or Priest-In-Charge or Curate-In-Charge, However in some cases, a SM – Supplementary Minister is assigned.

SM – Supplemental Minister, CA – Church Army

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
School Principals, Staff and students of Anglican Secondary, Primary and Preparatory Schools, Chaplains and Volunteer Chaplains, Director of Schools – Ena Barclay; Division of Christian Education
Church of ReconciliationPortmoreCharles Manderson
Pray for Anglican Chaplains – Dwane Blackwood, Melrose Wiggan, Beverley Donald, Melvorn Stewart, Carlton Tulloch and all School Chaplains (Full time and Lay)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
St. Cyprians churches in; August TownFranklyn Jackson, Melrose Wiggan (SM)
HighgateSeymour Hutchinson (SM), Rita White (SM)
Holy Cross Mission Mt. SalemAndrew Reid, Melvorn Stewart (CA)
Pray for:
Diocesan Training Officer – Rev. Canon Dr. Georgia Jervis.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
St. Matthew’s Churches in:Allman TownCraig Mears, Mary Smith (AE), Claudine Browne (AE),                      Angela Morgan-Kanhai (AE)               
Aenon TownVacant
BoscobelPrince Ransford Taylor-Younge  
CatadupaDon Lewis, Cleve Llewlyn (SM), Melvin Newsome (SM)
ClaremontRory Honeyghan, Icilda McDonald (SM)
Jack’s HillMichael Allen, Seymour Blackwood (SM), Veront Satchell (SM)
Christopher Givans (AE)
Jackson TownErrol Dyer (SM)
Mt. MoorlandCollin Reid, Courtney Carridice, Desland McKenzie (SM)       Rupertia Smith (AE)
Orange GroveMarjorie Downer, Milton Russell (SM), Beulah Rowe (SM)
Santa CruzHilda Vaughan, Teddy Blake (SM)
WilmingtonRalph ‘Jim’ Parkes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
St. Michael’s Churches in:New ForestMichael Elliott, Monnecia Duncan, Basil Grant (SM),                   Agnes Hall (AE), Clarence Hall (AE)
Victoria AveVacant
Arthur’s SeatWilliam Willis (SM)
BelfieldRita White (SM), Seymour Hutchinson (SM), 
Clark’s TownErrol Dyer (SM)
John’s HallVacant
Kew ParkIsaac Nugent
Mavis BankRanford Campbell (AE)
Pray for The Communications Board, The Anglican Editorial Team,
The “Think on These Things” Committee, The Cathedral Sunday Committee
and all other Groups in charge of Planning and implementing various items
for the Diocese
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
St. Francis Churches in:GlendevonJustin Nembhard, Horace Mellish (SM)
HiattsfieldRichard Tucker, Perline Smalling (SM), Jacqueline Bramwell (SM)
St. Faith’sFaith’sVacant
Pray for the Archbishop and the Provincial House of Bishops
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
Pray for the staff of Church Teachers College, Boards and Staff of Diocesan Homes for the elderly and our Children’s Homes
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
St. Luke’s Churches in:VaughnsfieldVacant
AboukirGarfield Campbell, Judith Atkinson-Linton (SM)
BalaclavaCarlton Tulloch
Bonny GateVacant
CessnockMichael Solomon, Ula Ruddock(SM)
Comfort CastleVacant
Cross RoadsPatrick Cunningham, Beverley Donald, Elaine Cunningham,    Marcia Hamilton (AE), Claudette Marshall (AE)
Juan-de-BolasVacant
Mitchell TownUlric Wilson
SanguinettiVacant
SmithfieldOwen Lambert (SM), Doreen Hall (SM)
Wood HallMyrel Moss(CA), Stephanie Barrett(AE)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Church of Sts. Simon and Jude in:Ewarton Ronald Keane-Dawes, Richard Anderson(SM), Carol Howard(AE)              
Churches named for St. Jude in:BatterseaMark Jones
Bourbon, C/EVacant
PratvilleOwen Lambert (SM), Doreen Hall (SM)
SlipeDavid Reid
Stony HillKhan Honeyghan, Rose Bramwell(SM)
Churches named for St. Simon in:Comfort HallUlit Brackett (SM)
Top HillVacant
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Pray for all Churches without a Clergy/Priest-in-Charge. That God will inspire more persons to answer the call to Leadership.  
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
All Saints’, Churches in:Bellas GateVacant
Chester CastleDon Lewis, Cleve Lewellyn(SM), Melvin Newsome(SM)
Crofts HillVacant
FellowshipVacant
Guy’s HillVacant, Richard Anderson (SM)
MeylersfieldVacant 
Mt. ProvidenceMyrel Moss (CA), Stephanie Barrett  (AE)
NewellVacant, Milton Russell (SM), Beulah Rowe (SM)
Richmond ParkLeroy Johnson, Alverine Roberts(CA)
The AbbeyJean Fairweather-Wilson
West StreetAbner Powell
All Souls’, BromptonDavid Reid
St. Elizabeth’sMason HallVacant
St. Leonard’s, Blue HoleVacant, Zelphya McLaren (SM)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
St. Martin’s churches in: Bull BayKirk Brown
MartinVacant, Seymour Hutchinson (SM), Rita White (SM)
Mt. TrinityVacant, Winston Blake (SM)
PadmoreEdward Jennings, Melvin Carey (SM), Fiona Simpson (AE)
St. Margaret’s churches in: 
Clifton LodgeRansford Taylor-Younge
LiguaneaFranklyn Jackson, Melrose Wiggan (SM), Lorna Lowe (AE),             Donald Rhodd (AE), Russell Chatoor (AE)
Long RoadVacant
MiddlesexDavid Reid
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
St. Clement’s, KencotSirrano Kitson, Bertram Gayle, Andrea Taylor-Smith (CA.)               Claude Campbell (SM), 
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING 
Churches named for St. Andrew in:Half Way Tree Sirrano Kitson, Bertram Gayle, Andrea Taylor-Smith(CA), Claude Campbell (SM) 
Golden GroveVacant
Rocky PointUlric Wilson
Albert TownVacant
BambooGarfield Campbell, Judith Atkinson-Linton (SM)
Caymanas        Vacant, O’Dayne Plummer (AE) Dawn Ledgister (AE)
GilnockHilda Vaughan, Teddy Blake (SM)
HarmonsCharles Danvers (SM)
LabyrinthRansford Taylor-Younge
Marle HillVacant
Prickly PoleRory Honeyhgan, Icilda McDonald (SM)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Cathedral Sunday – pray for Collin Reid, Courtney Carridice,         Desland McKenzie (SM) Rupertia Smith (AE) and the staff of the Cathedral Church and the Cathedral Chapter
We for our young people growing up in a world that is unstable; give them strength to hold their faith in you
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Pray for retired Bishops and Clergy of the Diocese; Clergy in special assignments.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Church musicians – Choirs and Choir Directors, Organists and instrumentalists; Diocesan Festival Choir, Digital Media Teams
SUNDAY, DECEMEBR 17THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Church of the Holy Spirit, CumberlandPaul Sharp, O’Dayne Plummer (AE), Dawn Ledgister (AE)
PepperHilda Vaughan, Teddy Blake (SM)
St. Thomas the ApostleKingstonLouis Hurst
Church of St. Thomas in:BathVacant
BluefieldsVacant
Bog WalkRonald Keane-Dawes, Richard Anderson (SM), Carol Howard (AE)
KingsVacant
LacoviaDavid Reid,
Majesty GardensSirrano Kitson, Bertram Gayle, Andrea Taylor-Smith (CA) Claude Campbell (AE)
ManchionealVinton Greene
Race CourseUlric Wilson
Stewart TownGarfield Campbell, Judith Atkinson-Linton (SM)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
St. Stephen’s Churches in:ArlingtonVacant, Wesley Wiggan (SM)
CambridgeDon Lewis,  Cleve Lewellyn (SM), Melvin Newsome (SM)
ChantillyCharles Danvers (SM)
Cornwall MountainIsaac Nugent
LitchfieldVacant
MarylandVacant, Ranford Campbell (AE)
NainHilda Vaughan, Teddy Blake (SM)
St. Margaret’s BayVacant
ThorntonVacant
St. John’s Churches in:Cooper’s HillVacant
DarlistonHartley Perrin
GayleRansford Taylor-Younge
Grace HillVacant
MerrivaleMelvin Carey (SM), Fiona Simpson (AE)
Ocho RiosRichard Tucker, Jacqueline Bramwell (SM)
Palmers CrossLeroy Johnson, Alvarine Roberts(CA)
Portland CottageUlric Wilson
SligovilleColin Reid, Courtney Carridice, Desland McKenzie (SM) Rupertia Smith (AE)
Windsor ForrestVacant 
Woburn LawnJean Fairweather-Wilson
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Pray for all Diocesan Church organisations that their plans for the coming year will be fulfilled and lives changed.
Pray for a Healing of this nation and the world.
Pray for the Anglican Communion worldwide:
The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Justin Welby;
Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion; Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon; 
Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, Most Rev. Paul Kwong;
We pray for the Bishop’s Commissaries in:
England  … Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Wales     … Rev. Canon Denzil Huw Mosford
Canada   … Rev. Anthony Jemmott
USA         … Rev. Donovan Leyes, Very Rev. Horace Ward
Churches named for The Epiphany:
RichmondSeymour Hutchinson (SM), Rita White (SM)
BigwoodsMilton Russell (SM), Beulah Rowe (SM)

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