Pewsheet for 24th October 2010

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick
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

Sunday 24th October 2010
Last Sunday after Trinity

Brothers and sisters in Christ, be glad and rejoice in God your creator and saviour. Know that God is here in our midst and come to him in praise and thanksgiving.
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.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane setting) with the Baptism of Isobel Ward
Hymns
Introit 413
Gradual 19
Offertory 337
Communion 278, 84, 931
Recessional 631

Readings
First Reading Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22
God’s people appeal to God for forgiveness, recognising their God as the only one who can save them.

Second Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Even when everything seems hopeless, God is there to help his servant.

Gospel Luke 18:9-14
Jesus tells a story that warns us against making judgements about other people.

3.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick)
Hymns: 359, Psalm 119:1-8, 456, 358, 434
Readings: Ecclesiastes Chapters 11 & 12,
2 Timothy 2.1-7


Prayer for the week
O God, who alone can probe the depths of the heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner.
As we stand before you, grant us the gift of humility, that we may see our own sins clearly and refrain from judging our neighbour.
We make our prayer 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 this week for:
 Those who are suffering in the outbreak of disease in Haiti; and that those who are still homeless many months after the earthquake in that land may receive the aid they need to rebuild their lives.
 Those affected by the storms in the Philippines and south-east Asia this week: that those who have lost homes and crops are enabled to recover.
 Government departments that they may plan wisely for fair and sustainable distribution of our resources. For all those whose jobs, incomes or benefits are threatened by the economic cutbacks
 Ministry to young people. Church youth groups and their leaders. Lighthouse.
 Those living in Redland End (Monks Risborough), Highfield Road and Horns Lane (Princes Risborough).
 Those in need who are known in our parish
 and also further afield
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally

Notices

Time to Remember service, October 31st at 3 pm
An opportunity to remember those we love but see no longer will take place on Sunday October 31st at 3pm. If you would like the name of a loved one read out as part of the service, please print their name legibly on the green sheet provided. Thank you. James
The Breakout Light Party – Sunday October 31st
Please see the yellow poster in the porch about this exciting event open to primary school age children. There will be praise, games, cakes, fun and songs. This will be held at the Community Centre in Princes Risborough and runs from 4.00 to 5.15 pm. For further details please phone Jenny Quinn on 01844 274569.

‘Living in Hope’
A course is being run across the new few months to explore the Christian understanding of ‘Hope’. The course will use a DVD and group discussion to unpack themes such as death, resurrection and creation. The next session will be held on Thursday November 4th at the Willows, Mill Lane starting at 8 pm and finishing at 9.30 pm. More details can be found in the October/November magazine. Please contact Sue Kemp suzannekemp@btconnect.com (275157) if you would like a course booklet (cost £3) to be ordered for you. It is not essential to come to all of the sessions. James

Team Service at St. Mary’s on November 7th at 6pm
This will be taken by the Archdeacon of Buckingham, Karen Gorham. This will include the commissioning of The Revd Denise Critchell, vicar of Lacey Green, in her new role which involves visiting local shops and businesses as well as instigating Christian Arts Retreats. The service will be in the format of evening prayer combining the best of traditional and modern worship.

Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
15th November at 7pm at St Michael the North Gate Church, Oxford. An evening of reflections and discussion with the Bishop of Oxford; Christian Aid's Middle East Communications Officer, and the Executive Director of Physicians for Human Rights in Israel.

From power to prison to peace

An Evening with Jonathan Aitken. Friday 3rd December at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church Prestwood. Jonathan Aitken is an author, broadcaster, columnist, lecturer and campaigner for prison reform; he is also a former Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, and ex-prisoner. His political career included 23 years as a Member of Parliament. He was Minister of State for Defence and Chief Secretary to the Treasury. His political career ended when he told a lie on oath in a libel action, he pleaded guilty to charges of perjury and served a seven-month prison sentence in 1999. Tickets £5 from Judith McBride 01494 863627 and Pat Dixon 01494 868537


Clocks go back one hour next weekend



The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursdays at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am

Today 10.00 am Parish Eucharist + Baptism
3.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick)
Thurs Oct 28th 9.30 am Holy Communion
Sun Oct 31st Clocks go back one hour
All Saints Sunday
10.00 am Parish Eucharist with the Revd David Williams
3.00 pm Time To Remember service (see magazine for details)
Mon Nov 1st 8.00 pm Silent Prayer Meeting in the church Hall
Thurs Nov 4th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
8.00 pm ‘Living in hope’ course (see notices for details)
Sun Nov 7th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism
6.00 pm Team Service at St Mary's (see notices for details)