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St Dunstan’s Church
& St. Peter’s Chapel
Part of the Risborough Team Ministry
www.stdunstanschurch.com
Vicar – The Revd James Tomkins
01844 275944 (day off Tuesday)
jamestomkins@btinternet.com
The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE
Welcome to St Dunstan’s Church
If you are new to Monks Risborough or just visiting please introduce yourself to the Welcomers at the door who will be happy to tell you more about the church and its events.
The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for the Communion on 11th and 18th July.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.
Sunday 4th July, 5th Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion
Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14, Luke 10:1-11 & 16-20
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist & Baptism
Hymns
Introit 450
Gradual 409
Offertory 428
Communion 47, 411, 590, 88, 437
Recessional 54
Readings
First Reading Isaiah 66:10-14
God’s promise to make Jerusalem prosperous, nurturing her people as a mother.
Gospel John 7.37-39
Jesus promises’ living water’ to anyone who asks and believes in him
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 491, Psalm 70, 222, 379
Readings: Genesis 29:1-20, Mark 6:7-29
Prayer for the week
Almighty God,
send down upon your Church the riches of your spirit,
and kindle in all who minister the gospel
your countless gifts of grace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Sunday 11th July, 6th Sunday after Trinity
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane setting)
Hymns
Introit 131
Psalm 25:1-10
Offertory 245
Communion 736, 674, 83
Recessional 695
Readings
First Reading Deuteronomy 30:9-14
The prosperity God offers his people is on condition that they keep the commandments of his covenant; but his commandments are easy to keep.
Second Reading Colossians 1:1-14
When we know we are loved by God, we naturally want to please God and show God’s love to others.
Gospel Luke 10:25-37
A Samaritan offers a model of neighbourly love and charity.
11.30 am Holy Communion (Owlswick)
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Luke 10:25-37
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 516, Psalm 77:1-12, 77, 517
Readings: Genesis 32:9-30, Mark 7:1-23
Prayer for the week
In Christ you draw near to us, God of mercy and compassion, lifting us out of death, binding up our wounds, and nursing us back to health.
Let such a tenderness as yours compel us to go and do likewise.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Sunday 18th July, 7th Sunday after Trinity
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington setting)
Hymns
Introit 573
Psalm 15
Offertory 70
Communion 456, 455, 922
Recessional 408
Readings
First Reading Genesis 18:1-10a
Abraham offers hospitality to three strangers. They do not disclose their angelic identity, but declare that Abraham’s wife Sarah will have a son – a seeming impossibility for this ageing, barren couple.
Second Reading Colossians 1:15-28
Paul, the Gospel’s servant, proclaims Christ’s supremacy over the cosmos as creator, ruler and redeemer. He urges Christians to respond to God’s glorious, revealed purposes in Christ by faithfully pursuing holiness and Christian maturity.
Gospel Luke 10:38-end
When Martha welcomes Jesus into her home, she becomes distracted by household duties, whereas her sister Mary sits at Jesus’ feet in the position and attitude of a disciple.
6.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick)
Hymns: 461, Psalm 81:1-11, 292, 376, 336
Readings: Gen 41:1-16 & 25-37, 1 Cor. 4:8-13
Prayer for the week
Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ and make yourself our guest.
Amid the cares of our daily lives, make us attentive to your voice and alert to your presence, that we may treasure your word above all else.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Your prayers are asked for:
u All those beginning a new stage of their Christian journey through Baptism, confirmation or ordination
u Peace in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Holy Land
u Our local play groups, nursery schools and primary schools, and for their staff, pupils and governors.
u Those living in Burton Lane, Dunsmore Avenue & Ride and Mill Lane (Monks Risborough), Bar Lane and Dorrells Road (Longwick), Bardolphs Close, Broad Leys, Eastfield Road and Brooke Road (Princes Risborough)
u Those in need who are known in our parish:
◦ Joan Ballance, Trevor Calvert, Joan Pitcher, Enid Menzies, Molly Whyte, Marjorie Browne, Jean Taylor, Shelagh Bartlett,
u and also further afield
u The recently departed
u Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally
Notices
Summer Study Course - postponed
“When I survey...Christ's Cross and ours”
This series of studies will be rerun at a later date. Attendance has been lower than anticipated and I will work at arranging a time and date that will hopefully engender a better response. Rev James Tomkins
Thank you...
Very many thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the recent cream teas. These are now becoming a lovely summer tradition.
Fellowship Walk - July 13th
Meet in the lay-by at 9.15 for a drive to Chorleywood and walk through the Chess Valley.
Fellowship Garden Party- July 17th 7.00pm
Anne and George Baker are very kindly hosting us this year at Pollards in Whiteleaf.
Receiving the wine at Holy Communion
I realise that this is a sensitive subject but Bishop John has asked that the practice of communicants intincting (dipping the wafer into the wine) for themselves is discouraged. If you still want to receive an intincted wafer, please ask the celebrant to do this for you. Thank you. James
Would anyone like to have a piano?
The piano in the church is soon to be replaced by a Clavinova. It would be nice for the existing piano to find a home locally. If you think you might be able to find a space for this instrument please let either James (275944) or Rosemary (344417) know
Lighthouse Princes Risborough, 26th to 30th July
Helper’s forms are now available. Children’s applications are being distributed via local schools. We are looking for volunteers to coordinate and assist in our drama sessions each day. Please consider volunteering for a security nightshift (10.30 – 7.30) – you do get a chance to sleep! For craft activities, please start collecting: jam jars, wallpaper, old birthday cards, magazines and catalogues, insides of kitchen rolls (not toilet rolls!). For all the above or for more information please contact your St Dunstan’s rep on the Lighthouse Committee – Cathy Farquhar 343226 cathy.farquhar@btinternet.com
Please note that the closing date for contributions
to the August/September issue of the Newsletter is Saturday 10th July. As usual emails (or hard copy) should be sent to Peter Haigh rosandpeter@o2.co.uk and/or to David Kemp david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk. May we ask you again to pick up for us copies of the magazines of other churches you may visit during the summer. The ones you gave us last year have been very helpful and we have found some useful tips and interesting items.
Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir Summer Concert
This famous choir will be holding a concert in St Mary's Church on Saturday 14th August at 7.30pm. Tickets are just £10 each - available from St Mary's Parish office 273300 or from Rebecca Hill's Gallery in the Market Square or Mary Shuttle's shop in Duke Street.
The next few weeks
Morning Prayer normally takes place on Monday (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursdays at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am. Morning Prayer will recommence on Wednesday July 21st
| Sun July 4th | 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism 1.00 pm Picnic & Walk on the hill (see notice board) 6.00 pm Choral Evensong |
| Thurs July 8th | 9.30 am Holy Communion 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sun July 11th | 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 11.30 am Holy Communion (Owlswick) 6.00 pm Choral Evensong |
| Thurs July 15th | 9.30 am Holy Communion 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys (restarts September 2nd) |
| Fri July 16th | 2.30 pm Thanksgiving service for the life of Gordon Marr |
| Sun July 18th | 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick) |
| Wed July 21st | 9.30 am Monks Risborough School Leavers service 2.30 pm Thanksgiving service for the life of Barbara Chalkley |
| Thurs July 22nd | 9.30 am Holy Communion |
| Sun July 25th | 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service |
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