Pray for all workers of our country.
Pray for the Holy Redeemer congregations:Holy Cross, Nsane, Somkhele, Macwibini, Qhubeka, St. Matthias Khula Village and Mfekayi.

Pray for the Archdeaconry of KwaMbonambi and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. Linduyise Mthethwa.

Pray for the Diocese of Grahamstown, Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali.
Loving God, look with favour on your servants who seek in solitude and silence refreshment of soul and strengthening for service; grant them your abundant blessing in the peace of Christ our Lord.

Pray for the Community of St. Augustine, Prior: The Rev. Friar Fungayi Nyandoro CHT and Aspirant, Phumlani.

Pray for KwaMsindisi oNgcwele, Nseleni; Rector: Lulama Dumisa (Bongi) and Retired Priest: Nimrod Ntshangase (Thembi), pray especially for Ekuvukeni, Mzingazi.

Birthday: Vusumuzi Zungu

Pray for KwaMsinidisi oNgcwele congregations: All Saints Dondotha. Pray for renewal, Lubana, Cilwane:Pray for peace, Fuyeni and Sangoyana.

Pray for All Saints, Melmoth; Acting Rector: Hamilton Mbatha (Thembani), Retired Priests: Meshack Vilakazi, and Philip Ntshangase (Dudu), Director of Land and Fixed Assets: Philip Ntombela (Thembi).

Pray for Good Shepherd, KwaMagwaza; Rector: Daniel Mthembu (Ntombi) Pray for unity in the Parish and a means to build a new Vestry.

Birthdays: Ngimphiwe Mahlambi and Maria Mthembu

Pray for Good Shepherd, KwaMagwaza congregations: Pray for renovations at St. Chad and St. Matthias. Pray also for KwaNzimela Diocesan Pastoral Centre; Centre Manager: Dorcas Ntombela. Centre Chaplain: Anthony Mtshali (Beatrice).

Pray that our Lord Jesus Christ, who was obedient to His Father, may unite in one body those who share one bread. Pray that he may bless the coming in and the going out of the visitors to this Centre, and that He may increase the number of those willing to lodge in the Centre.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

“I WILL GO TO THE FATHER WHO WILL SEND YOU THE SPIRIT”.

Pray for the Archdeaconry of KwaMbonambi and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. Linduyise Mthethwa.

Pray for the Diocese of The Highveld: Bishop David Bannerman Pray for St. Paul’s, Nkwenkwe; Rector: Cedric Buthelezi (Thuli).

Birthday: Amon Nkosi

Pray for St. Mary’s, Nkonjeni; Rector: Ignatius Zwane, Retired Priests: Misael Xaba (Julia), Philemon Madela and Azariah Zulu (Margaret). Pray for new buildings and renovations to existing buildings in this Parish.

Birthday: Mandla Zulu

Pray for the Archbishop of Cape Town who begins his Visitation today Pray for St. Mary’s congregations: St. Paul, Nodwengu, Gqikazi, KwaDunge, Madaka and Donsamahoho.

Ascension Thursday

Pray for Archbishop Thabo and our Diocese Pray for Donsumndeni; President: Bhekuyise Gumede. Pray that men of the Diocese may lead their homes by example and be pillars of God’s work in the Diocese. Pray also that they may challenge domestic violence.

Birthday: Zanele Mhlungu

Pray for Archbishop Thabo and our Diocese Pray for St. Stephen’s, eMthonjeni; Rector: Mxolisi Tembe (Vukile). Pray for all St. Stephen’s congregations: St. Matthias, St. Bernard Mizeki, Transfiguration and St. Michael’s.

Pray for Archbishop Thabo and our Diocese Pray for St. Joseph’s, oNdini; Rector: Sydney Mbatha (Busisiwe), Assistant Priest: Bhekizenzo Mkhwanazi (Halalisiwe), Retired Priest: Zieblon Dlamini (Lessiah) and Retired Bishop: Lawrence Zulu (Ruth) and Probationer: Bongani Makgopela

Birthday: Sylvia Sibisi

Seventh Suday of Easter
Diocesan Family Day

We pray for the Evangelists and Counsellors to be licensed today by the Bishop.

Birthday: Thenjiwe Sithole

Pray for the Diocese of Johannesburg: Bishop Brian Germond St. Matthew’s, Dlebe, Acting Rector: Ignatius Zwane,Deacon: Sizwe Sikhakhane. Pray for all St. Matthew’s congregations: Upper and Lower Mhlahlane, Edlabane, Ceza Hospital and KwaMpanza.

We dedicate this day to all the sick and those who tend them. Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ went about doing good and healing all kinds of illnesses, continue your Son’s gracious work among us in hospitals and homes and wherever his people gather. Give wisdom, sympathy and patience to those who minister to the sick, and prosper all that is being done to prevent suffering and to forward the purposes of your love.

Pray for St. John’s, Inhlwati; Rector: Zamokuhle Myeni (Virginia). Pray for all St. John’s congregations. Pray also for all Clergy Widows and Widowers.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Mahashini; Rector: Thembinkosi Luthuli (Thembi). Pray also for the Royal Family and His Majesty the King.

Bithday: Celiwe Xaba

Pray for St. Cyprian’s congregations: KwaNdeni, Mqanga, Ebuhleni, KwaBhanana, Thokoza and Bethani. Pray also for the Fellowship of Vocation; Warden: Justice Mhlungu and for all those testing their vocation.

Youth Leadership Training

Pray for St. Luke’s, Maphophoma; Rector: Qedusizi Mkhwanazi (Faith), Assistant Priest: Bongekile Nsibande, Deacon; Samson Zulu (Maria). Pray for all St. Luke’s congregations: Ngolotshe, Maye, St. Michaels’ and All Angels, Ethembeni, St. Stephens, Qonqo, All Souls, Dengeni, St. Peter and KwaDuma.

Pentecost

Pray for the Archdeaconry of KwaNongoma and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. I Manqele.

Birthday: Nokuthula Ngcamu

Pray for the Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman: Bishop Oswald Swartz Pray for All Saints, Msebe; Rector: Sandiso Sithole (Nomthandazo). Pray also for All Saints congregations.

Pray for the Diocesan Stewardship Committee Giving to others naturally changes a person’s focus and turns it outwards, particularly if that giving is habitual. In fact, generosity can be described in very simple terms as changing one’s focus from self to others. Let us pray that God may open the whole Diocesan Family to this fact.

Birthday: Philisiwe Mhlongo

Pray for St. Margaret’s, Nongoma; Rector: Artwell Khanyile (Nombuyiselo), Assistant Priest: Eric Ndlela (Angel). Pray for Iviyo Lofakazi bakaKristu; President: Isaiah Manqele. Pray that this organization may model the life of Christ through commitment to all members of the Diocese, and encourage all the members and the Diocese to give magnanimously, towards the work of God.

Pray for St. Margaret’s congregations: All Saints Mbekamuzi, Hheshe, Xasana, St. Thomas ekuBuseni and St, Matthew’s Tshodo.

Birthdays: Qedusizi Mkhwanazi, Sibusiso Ngema and Jonathan Van Niekerk

Pray for St. Aidan’s, Nongoma; Rector: Isaiah Manqele (Fikile), Assistant Priest: Emily Motloung and Retired Priests: Lambert Nsele and Michael Glover (Amy).

Pray for St. Aidan’s congregations; St. Barnabas Nsunduzane, St. Cyprian’s Bazini and Embonjeni.

Birthday: Ntombi Mthembu

Trinity Sunday

We continue praying for the Archdeaconry of KwaNongoma and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. I Manqele.

Birthday: Anne-Louise Gaisford

Pray for the Diocese of Lebombo: Bishop Dinis Sengulane Pray for Ekuvukeni, Pongola; Rector: Isaiah Manqele, Assistant Priests: Solomon Baloyi and Jabu Seyama. Pray for numerical and spiritual growth.

Pray for Holy Name, Mvulazi; Rector: Musawenkosi Majola OSF, Assistant Priests: Bhekithemba Zulu (ZamaShenge) Tholumusa Sithole (Thokozile), Sipho Nhleko (Bonisiwe), Retired Priest: Wilson Mthembu (Melca) and Simon Nkomo. Pray for unity, peace and love in the Parish.

Pray for Holy Name congregations: St. Stephen’s, Kristu uMnqobi, Ekuvukeni, St. Mary’s, Othandweni, St. Peter’s and St. Philip’s. Pray for the Guild of St. Mary Magdalene; Chaplain: Stanley Mndaweni, President: Nomusa Mathe.

Pray for St. Mary’s, Ingwavuma; Rector: Bongani Mhlongo (Philisiwe), Retired Priest: Andreas Mngomezulu (Hlengiwe) Lay-Evangelist: Idah Mabika.

Pray for Emmanuel, Mbazwana; Rector: Solomon Zwane (Fikile). Pray for Church growth and a means of building a Church at Mselelni.

Pray for Christ the King, Manguzi; Rector: Moses Makhoba (Judith) and Lay- Evangelist: Simphiwe Ngcobo.

Tenth Sunday of the Year

We pray for the Archdeaconry of Ingwavuma and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. Moses Makhoba.

Pray for the Diocese of Lesotho: Bishop Adam Taaso Pray for St. John’s, uBombo; Rector: Robert Mthembu (Maria). Pray for deeper devotion and growth in number and in giving.

Pray for St. John’s congregations: St. John’s Nkangala, Holy Cross Obonjeni, Ekuphileni KewNkosi Jozini, Manqunjana, Majozini and Mkhuze. Pray for Masinakekelane Diocesan Agency for Development; Director: Sibusiso Ngema, Programme co-ordinator: Nontobeko Mncube, Regional Field Workers; Ugu: Faith Ntshangase, uPongolo: Ntombi Ndebele and Isandlwana: Phila Ndwandwe.

Pray for St. David’s, Vryheid; Rector: Celakuye Mchunu (Ruth) and Deacon: Emilio Kasaba. Pray for discernment of spiritual gifts and vocation in the Parish. Pray also for the Diocesan Youth Organization: Chaplain: Monument Makhanya, President: Linda Xulu

Pray for St. David’s congregations: St. Agnes, Hlobane, St. Michael’s, Coronation and Alpha. Pray for spiritual growth and Church buildings. Pray for St. Faith Ngoje and Thokazi and for evangelism in these congregations.

Birthdays: Andreas Mazibuko, Mxolisi Tembe and Madoda Xaba

Pray for St. Peter’s, Vryheid; Rector: Philip Dorling (Jacquie), Retired Priest: Maggie Hamalainen (Peter). Pray for the Mothers Union; President: Fikile Manqele.

Pray for St. Luke’s, eDumbe; Rector: Madoda Xaba (Celiwe). Pray also for elderly people, especially those who live in lonely and isolated areas.

Eleventh Sunday of the Year

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Vryheid and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. Celakuye Mchunu.

Pray for the Diocese of Matlosane: Bishop Steven Diseko. Pray for St. George’s, eMondlo; Rector: Herbert Khoza (Siduduziwe). Pray for deepening spirituality in the Parish.

Birthday: Ishmael Sithole

Pray for St. George’s congregations: St. Peter’s, St. Matthew’s, St. Faith’s, KwaMalusi, St. Andrew’s and Holy Trinity. Pray for Media and Information; the Editor of the Messenger: Zama Xulu and the Editorial Team.

Pray for St. Alban’s, Mvunyane; Rector: Mduduzi Gumede (Londiwe), Assistant Priest: Vivian Masondo (Nomusa). Pray for spiritual, numerical and financial growth, and also for the future multiplication of the Parish.

Pray for St. Michael’s, Utrecht; Probationer: Sithuli Mngomezulu (Nomkhosi) Pray also for all Seminarians: Siboniso Zulu, Mzomuhle Sibiya and Hlengiwe Mncwango (ESSA), Nkanyiso Maphumulo and Sifiso Dlamini (College of the Transfiguration).

Pray for All Saints, Vumanhlamvu; Rector: Bongani Monareng, Retired Priest: Zilfred Majola (Matrinah)

Birthday: Gugu Mthethwa

Pray for St. Andrew’s, Chwezi; Rector: Mthembeni Mthembu (Gladness), Retired Priest: Alpheus Ndebele (Dudu).

Ordination of Deacons
Twelfth Sunday of the Year

We pray for the Archdeaconry of Nkandla and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. Bongani Monareng.

Birthdays: Busisiwe Mbatha and Emily Motloung

Pray for the Diocese of Mthatha: Bishop Sithembele Mzamane Pray also for St. Andrew’s congregations: Songeni, Ngoje, Kristu uMnqobi, Mhlathuze, Ntatshana, Ethaleni and Babanango.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Thalaneni; Rector: Bongani Monareng (Ntombi) and Deacon: Mbuso Ximba. Pray for Growing the Church Diocesan Ministry: Convenor: Brian Mahlambi. Pray that this department may bring more people to the Lord.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s congregations: St. Paul’s Matshensikazi, Holy Cross KwaNqundu, St. Peter’s Nsuze, Kristu uMnqobi, eManzamnyama, St. Mark’s eNgwegweni, St. Mary’s eNdatshe, Ekuvukeni, St. Thomas eBhokwe and KwaZikhali.

Birthday: Henry Naidoo

Pray for St. Matthew’s, Nsunguza; Assistant Priest: Bongani Zwane (Dudu) and Deacon: Barnabas Mabaso.

Pray for St. Vincent’s, Isandlwana; Rector: Sibusiso Ngema (Simangele). Pray also for all St. Vincent’s congregations.

Pray for St. Margaret’s, Mafitleng; Rector: Ishmael Sithole (Thenjiwe), Assistant Priest: Portia Mdunge (Dumisani) and Probationer: Sithembiso Mthethwa.

Thirteenth Sunday of the Year

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Nquthu and for the Archdeacon, The Ven Ishmael Sithole.

Pray for the Diocese of Christ the King: Bishop Peter Lee.

Pray for All Saints, Hlazakazi; Rector: Raymond Mbonambi (Dudu). Pray also for All Saints congregations.

Pray for St. John’s, Bloodriver; Acting Rector: Ishmael Sithole (Thenjiwe). Assistant Priest: Khulekani Afrikander (Matilda).

Pray for St. Augustine’s, Nquthu; Rector: Sibusiso Mndaweni (Thabisile) and Retired Priest: Ivy Xaba. Pray also for all St. Augustine’s congregations.

Birthdays: Betty Kibirige

Pray for St. Agatha’s, Maduladula; Rector: Joshua Africander (Jane) and all St. Agatha’s congregations.