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 13th February 2011
Fourth Sunday before Lent

Grace, mercy and peace are gifts promised to the children of God in Christ Jesus. Let us praise God with thanksgiving for all that he has given to us.
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 Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist – Lane setting
Hymns
Introit 19
Psalm 119 v. 1-8
Offertory 12
Communion 455,456,304
Recessional 695

Readings
First Reading Deuteronomy 30:15-20
God’s people are asked to choose between God’s covenant, which offers life, and disobedience, leading to disaster.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
The Church’s life needs to be based on loyalty to God rather than to human leaders.

Gospel Matthew 5:21-37
Jesus teaches about the deepest implications of the demands of God’s law.

11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Deuteronomy 30.15-20; Matthew 5.21-37

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 684, Psalm 13, 487, 105
Readings: Amos 3 v 1-8, Ephesians 5 v 1-17

Prayer for the week
All-seeing God, you alone judge rightly our inmost thoughts. Teach us to observe your law from the heart even as we keep it outwardly. Purify our desires, calm every anger, and reconcile us to one another. Then will our worship at your altar render you perfect praise. 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 for:
 the people of Egypt, at this time of political change
 The Anglican Church in Uganda and for the outworking of the decisions taken at the General Synod this week
 those who are facing the loss of their jobs as a result of the economic cuts and all those concerned about the provision of their support and services
 Specialist colleges teaching practical skills and vocational courses
 Wycombe General Hospital, doctors, nurses, other staff and patients.
 Residents of The Old Garden Centre (Princes Risborough), Flowers Bottom Lane and Lily Bottom Lane(Speen).


Sunday 20th February 2011
Third Sunday before Lent

We are God’s holy people, made perfect through the loving work of God in Christ. Let us bring God our praise and thanksgiving.

10.00 am Parish Eucharist – Addington setting
Hymns
Introit 372
Psalm 119 v. 33-40
Offertory 636
Communion 82,126, 946
Recessional 238

Readings

First Reading Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
The Lord tells Moses that he wants his people to be holy. He then tells them that holiness requires a community of justice and generosity.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Paul teaches that the Christian life is always built on someone else’s faithfulness. Our task is to make sure we do not destroy what has been built.

Gospel Matthew 5:38-48
Jesus radically redefines our “rights”. Our primary horizon is no longer what each of us owes the other, but what all of us can do for God.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong with St. Mary’s
Hymns: 137, Psalm 18 v. 21-30, 29, 315
Readings: Amos 9 v 5-end, Ephesians 6 v 1-20

Prayer for the week
Heavenly Father, in Christ Jesus you challenge us to renounce violence and to forsake revenge. Teach us to recognize as your children even our enemies and persecutors and to love them without measure or discrimination. 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.

Notices

Evensong on the third Sunday of the month
Whilst their church is being renovated we welcome St. Mary’s choir from Princes Risborough and their congregation to this service. The format of the service will remain the same except for the addition of an anthem. I hope you enjoy this choral experience. James

Lent House Groups 2011
‘Rich inheritance’ Jesus’ legacy of love: written by Stephen Cottrell, (Former Bishop of Reading).Bishop Stephen is a popular and prolific writer with the gift of both accessibility and challenge. The 5 week course is offered at a choice of two days and times: Tuesdays from 10.30 – 12.00 at 76 Westmead (Home of Mrs Su Viney and the Bethany House Group) from 15 March – 12 April inclusive; Thursdays from 8.00 – 9.30 at the Rectory, Monks Risborough from 17 March – 14 April inclusive (thus giving an opportunity to ‘catch up’ if you have to miss a session). This ecumenical discussion is the latest from the popular York Courses, covering: An Empty Tomb, A group of People, A Story, A power and A meal. All are welcome and if you would like to be a part of one of these Groups, please contact the Su Viney (275461), Jill Iredale (346488) or The Revd. James Tomkins (275944) by February 28th, so that a booklet (cost £3.00) may be ordered for you.

St Dunstan’s Fellowship
Tuesday 15th February St. Dunstan's Fellowship Walk meeting in the Lay-by in Monks Risborough at 9.15am - All welcome.

Electoral Roll:
The annual review will take place from 15th February 2011. If you wish to have your name ADDED or REMOVED, please complete an application form, available from me or in the church porch, and return to me no later than 1st March. Roger Timms (01844 344966)

Women's World Day of Prayer Service - March 4th 11.00am at St Dunstan's
We need some volunteers to do a short reading at this service. Please let me know if you would be willing to take part. Rosemary 344417
Super Soup Lunch Wednesday March 23rd 12.00-2.00 in St Dunstan's Church Hall
There will be homemade soup, crusty bread, good company and all profits going to Christian Aid, helping some of the world's poorest communities. If you are able to make some soup for this event please let me know, Rosemary 344417.

Lighthouse Quiz Sheet
Many thanks to those of you who supported Lighthouse by purchasing a quiz sheet this year. £750 was raised and the winners were Arthur and Marilyn Taylor who received a £25 book token. A copy of the quiz sheet with answers is displayed in the porch.

The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer normally takes place on Monday (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursdays at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am. There will however be no more morning prayer on February 16th, 17th and 21st.

Today Fourth Sunday before Lent
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Tues 15th Feb 9.15am St Dunstan’s Fellowship Walk (see notices)
Wed 16th Feb 2.30 pm Friendship Group
(church hall)
Thurs Feb 17th 9.30 am Holy Communion
(Rev. D Williams)
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun Feb 20th Third Sunday before Lent
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
(Rev. Kevan Royle)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong with St Mary’s (Rev. D. Williams)
Thurs 24th Feb 9.30am Holy Communion

Sun 27th Feb
Second Sunday before Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 28th Feb 8.00 pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 3rd March 9.30am Healing and Holy communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 4th March 11.00am Women’s World Day of Prayer service

Sun 6th March 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Wed 9th March 8.00 pm Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes (with St. Mary’s)