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The 2013 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 1 Advent 2012 through Christ the King 2013 Eucharistic Lectionary Year C Daily Office Lectionary Year 1 For more information about the congregations in Maine and the summer chapels, go to http://www.episcopalmaine.org/map/index.html and http://www.episcopalmaine.org/congregations/summer_chapels.html In addition to prayers for the congregations and ministries in the Diocese of Maine, please pray each week for the people of the Diocese of Haiti and their bishops. A number of our congregations are Partner Parishes with parishes in Haiti. Download a PDF of the 2013 Cycle of Prayer.
2012 2 December ~ 1 Advent The congregations of Church of the Advent in Limestone St. Andrew’s in Millinocket St. Andrew’s in Newcastle St. Andrew’s in Readfield
9 December ~ 2 Advent The congregation of St. Nicholas’ in Scarborough Our Jewish sisters and brothers during these 8 days of Hanukkah (December 8-16)
16 December ~ 3 Advent For our Hispanic sisters and brothers on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. For Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and in our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week *(see note).
23 December ~ 4 Advent The congregations of St. Thomas’ in Camden St. Thomas’ in Winn
25 December ~ Christmas Day Oh God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ.
30 December ~ Christmas 1 ~ The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ The congregations of St. Stephen the Martyr in Waterboro St. John’s in Bangor St. John’s in Presque Isle. St. Andrew and John in Southwest Harbor
2013 If you would like to also follow the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, you can find it here, and the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle , you can find it here. 6 January ~ The Feast of the Epiphany “Because of the mystery of the Word made flesh, you caused a new light to shine in our hearts,” help us to be a light of peace to the world. (quote from the Preface for Epiphany). For our young adults completing their retreat today.
13 January ~ Epiphany 1 ~ The Baptism of Our Lord ~ Anglican Communion Sunday The congregation of Grace Church in Bath
18 to 25 January ~ Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: What Does Go Require of Us? (cf. Micah 6:6-8) http://www.geii.org/week_of_prayer_for_christian_unity/index.html
20 January ~ Epiphany 2 ~ Ecumenical Sunday The congregations of St. Peter’s in Bridgton St. Peter’s in Portland St. Peter’s in Rockland
27 January ~ Epiphany 3 The congregations of St. Paul’s in Brunswick St. Paul’s in Fort Fairfield
3 February ~ Epiphany 4 ~ Theological Education Sunday (first Sunday in February) We celebrate all those in ministries of lifelong learning and Christian formation in our congregations, dioceses, and seminaries.
10 February ~ Last Epiphany ~ World Mission Sunday For all young people and their leaders at Awakening, our diocesan middle school event, this weekend.
13 February ~ Ash Wednesday
17 February ~ 1 Lent ~ Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday The Seamen’s Church Institute invites us to prayer for all who work on our seas and waterways. http://www.seamenschurch.org/about-us
24 February ~ 2 Lent For Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week* The congregation of St. David’s in Kennebunk
3 March ~ 3 Lent Millennium Development Goals #2 and #3: Achieve Universal Primary Education and Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women through the elimination of gender disparity in primary and secondary education. www.episcopalchurch.org/ONE
10 March ~ 4 Lent (Daylight Savings Time begins) The congregation of St. Patrick’s in Brewer
17 March ~ 5 Lent For our high school teens and their leaders at TEC this weekend.
24 March ~ Palm Sunday For all people throughout the world who follow the way of the Cross this week. For our Jewish sisters and brothers who begin their celebration of Passover tomorrow.
31 March ~ Easter Sunday Alleluia. Christ is Risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
7 April ~ 2 Easter Millennium Development Goal #8: Develop a global partnership for development. www.episcopalchurch.org/ONE
14 April ~ 3 Easter Millennium Development Goal #6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Other Diseases. www.episcopalchurch.org/ONE
21 April ~ 4 Easter ~ Good Shepherd Sunday The congregations of Church of the Good Shepherd in Houlton Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley
28 April ~ 5 Easter The congregations of St. George’s in Sanford St. George’s in York Harbor St. Mark’s in Augusta St. Mark’s in Waterville
5 May ~ 6 Easter The congregations of St. Brendan the Navigator in Stonington St. Dunstan’s in Ellsworth
12 May ~ 7 Easter ~ Mother's Day Millennium Development Goals #4 and #5: Reduce Child Mortality and Improve Maternal Health. www.episcopalmaine.org/one
19 May ~ Pentecost For Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and in our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week*. The Congregation of St. Augustine's in Dover-Foxcroft
27 May ~ 1 Pentecost ~ Trinity Sunday ~ Memorial Day Remember especially all who have died in the service of their country. The congregations of Trinity in Castine Trinity in Lewiston Trinity in Portland Trinity in Saco
2 June ~ 2 Pentecost ~ Proper 4 For all students and their teachers during this season of graduations – a time of endings and beginnings, goodbyes and hellos.
9 June ~ 3 Pentecost ~ Proper 5 For the mission and ministry of Camp Bishopswood, its staff and campers, as they prepare for the 2013 season.
16 June ~ 4 Pentecost ~ Proper 6 ~ Father's Day The congregations of St. Barnabas’ in Augusta St. Barnabas’ in Rumford St. Columba’s in Boothbay Harbor For the Diocesan Youth Mission Team who will be leaving soon for a week in Dominican Republic.
23 June ~ 5 Pentecost ~ Proper 7 The congregations of St. Alban’s in Cape Elizabeth St. John the Baptist in Brownville Junction St. John Baptist in Thomaston
30 June ~ 6 Pentecost ~ Proper 8 ~ In preparation for Independence Day For Our Nation: Lord God Almighty, give the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will. The summer chapel congregations of St. George’s in Tenants Harbor All Saints By-the-Sea in Southport St. Cuthbert’s on MacMahan Island
7 July ~ 7 Pentecost ~ Proper 9 The summer chapel congregations of St. Ann’s By-the-Sea in Kennebunkport Trinity Chapel in Kennebunk Beach St. Peter’s By-the-Sea in Cape Neddick Trinity Chapel in York Harbor For our Muslim brothers and sisters as they begin the month of Ramadan at sunset tomorrow.
14 July ~ 8 Pentecost ~ Proper 10 The summer chapel congregations of St. Martin’s In-the-Field, Biddeford Pool St. Philip’s By-the-Sea, Fortune’s Rocks
21 July ~ 9 Pentecost ~ Proper 11 The congregations of St. James’ in Old Town St. Ann’s in Windham St. Anne’s in Calais St Anne’s in Mars Hill
28 July ~ 10 Pentecost ~ Proper 12 For the summer chapel congregations of Holy Trinity on Peaks Island St. James’ in Prout’s Neck
4 August ~ 11 Pentecost ~ Proper 13 The summer chapel congregations of Our Lady of-the-Evergreens in Harborside Christ Church in Isleboro Summer Services on North Haven
11 August ~ 12 Pentecost ~ Proper 14 For all participants and leaders as they prepare for Diocesan BION teen camp, which begins August 20. The congregation of St. Mary the Virgin in Falmouth
18 August ~ 13 Pentecost ~ Proper 15 The congregations of St. Bartholomew’s in Yarmouth St. Saviour’s in Bar Harbor.
25 August ~ 14 Pentecost ~ Proper 16 The congregations of Church of Our Father in Hull’s Cove St. Aidan’s in Machias The summer chapel congregations of All Saints By-the-Sea, Bailey Island All Saints Chapel, Orr’s Island
1 September ~ 15 Pentecost ~ Proper 17 ~ Labor Day The congregation of St. Giles’ in Jefferson The summer chapel congregations of Church of the Redeemer in Sorrento St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea in Winter Harbor For our Jewish sisters and brothers who begin the celebration of Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday.
8 September ~ 16 Pentecost ~ Proper 18 ~ Campus Ministry Sunday For all students, faculty, and staff, and those who minister with them, at our colleges and universities. Grant them wisdom in their academic pursuits that they might be instruments of transformation. For all students of every age as they return to school.
15 September ~ 17 Pentecost ~ Proper 19 For Postulants and Candidates in the process of Holy Orders in the Diocese of Maine and our Companion Diocese of Haiti during this Ember week*. The congregations of St. Matthew’s in Hallowell St. Matthew’s in Lisbon Falls
22 September ~ 18 Pentecost ~ Proper 20 The congregation of St. Michael’s in Auburn
29 September ~ 19 Pentecost ~ Proper 21 The congregation of St. Francis by the Sea in Blue Hill
6 October ~ 20 Pentecost ~ Proper 22 ~ World Communion Sunday The congregation of St. Philip’s in Wiscasset
MDG: The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
13 October ~ 21 Pentecost ~ Proper 23 The congregations of St. Luke’s in Caribou The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland St. Luke’s in Wilton
The weekend of the Children’s Sabbath is October 18-20, http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs-campaigns/faith-based-action/childrens-sabbaths/
20 October ~ 22 Pentecost ~ Proper 24 The congregation of St. Mary and St. Jude in Northeast Harbor For all who are preparing to attend our Diocesan Convention, October 25-26.
27 October ~ 23 Pentecost ~ Proper 25 ~ Reformation Sunday, ELCA For our sisters and brothers in Common Mission in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
3 November ~ All Saints Sunday ~ 24 Pentecost ~ Proper 26 (Daylight Savings Time ends) For in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in the fellowship. The congregation of All Saints in Skowhegan
10 November ~ 25 Pentecost ~ Proper 27 ~ Veterans Day Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care all who serve and have served in the armed forces of our country at home and abroad as we honor them on Veteran’s Day.
17 November ~ 26 Pentecost ~ Proper 28 The congregations of St. Margaret’s in Belfast St. Martin’s in Palmyra
24 November ~ Last Sunday After Pentecost ~ Proper 29 ~ Christ the King The congregations of Christ Church in Biddeford Christ Church in Eastport Christ Church in Gardiner Christ Church in Norway.
*Note. Ember Weeks – times of special observance for people on the path to ordination: The Ember Days are the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after the First Sunday in Lent, the Day of Pentecost, Holy Cross Day (September 14), and December 13 (Book of Common Prayer, page 18). In the Canons of the Episcopal Church, Canon III.6.4 (e) states "Each Postulant for ordination to the Diaconate shall communicate with the Bishop in person or by letter, four times a year, in the Ember Weeks, reflecting on the Postulant's academic, diaconal, human, spiritual, and practical development." And Canon III.8.5 (i) states, "Each Postulant or Candidate for ordination to the Priesthood shall communicate with the Bishop in person or by letter, four times a year, in the Ember Weeks, reflecting on the Candidate's academic experience and personal and spiritual development."
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