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 27th February 2011
Second Sunday before Lent

Let us worship the Lord who has given us life, and blesses us with a new hope in Christ as citizens of his eternal kingdom.
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 6
Psalm 8
Offertory 397
Communion 123, 422, 66
Recessional 252

Readings
First Reading Genesis 1:1 – 2:3
God creates the heavens and earth, culminating in human beings created in his image, and blessed with the stewardship of all he has made.

Second Reading Romans 8:18-25
Paul encourages suffering Christians with a vision of future glory, when all God’s children, and creation besides, will come into the fullness of the redemption and freedom won by Christ.

Gospel Matthew 6:25-34
Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount by calling his hearers to trust in God’s provision for their daily material needs as they devote themselves to seeking his kingdom.

3.00 pm Choral Evensong Owlswick
Hymns: 377, Psalm 148, 376, 405, 265
Readings: Proverbs 8 v 1 & 22-31, Revelation 4

Prayer for the week
Lord God, your care for us surpasses even a mother’s tender love. Through this word and sacrament renew our trust in your provident care, that we may abandon all anxiety and seek first your kingdom. 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:
 The people of Libya amidst the scenes of violence and political change
 The people of Christchurch, New Zealand and the surrounding area coping with the devastation caused by the earthquake there
 Christian ministry training courses and colleges, and for all who give their lives to the service of the Gospel
 Local and regional Health Authorities, Community Health Councils and hospital managers
 Residents of Shortborough Avenue (Princes Risborough), and Turnip End (Speen).
 Those in need who are known in our parish:
◦ Joan Ballance, Trevor Calvert, Joan Pitcher, Enid Menzies, Molly Whyte, Marjorie Browne, Jean Taylor, Chris Broadmeadow, Elizabeth McGown, Margaret Avery
 and also further afield for:
◦ Gordon Haynes, Christine, Deborah Ryley, Millie Adey; Emma, Matt and Olivia; Sarah and Matt
 For the recently departed
◦ Jean Kingham, David Brewer, Arthur Howes and Kathleen Holland
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Dorothea Gibson, Evelyn How, Muriel Birrell, Doreen Gatensbury
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Christian Blind Mission, an international Christian development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world.

Notices

Ash Wednesday (March 9th) Sung Eucharist at 8 pm
This service will include ‘the imposition of ashes’. Ashes are an ancient sign of penitence and the sign of the cross is made on a person’s forehead if they so wish. Members of St. Mary’s (Princes Risborough) choir and congregation are joining us for this service.

In the Door this month:
Look out for the following in the latest issue: Go and make disciples.' - Diocesan Missioners have been commissioned by the Bishop of Oxford to 'go and make disciples'; Caring for God's creation - Stopping the decline of swifts, a guide for a greener church and how a last minute fundraising push saved a carbon neutral plan; God in the Life of - Lord Blair of Boughton, the former metropolitan police commissioner. Please take a copy home with you.

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.

Annual Church Meetings
These will take place on Friday March 18th at 8 pm. As well as reviewing and reporting on parish life there are a number of elections that take place including the appointment of a new churchwarden to replace Steve Adams. Please come along to contribute your thoughts to life and worship of the parish.

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
If you would like to do a short reading or help serve refreshments please let Rosemary know -344417

Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch Wednesday March 23rd 12.00-2.00 in St Dunstan's Church Hall
Thank you very much to everyone who has volunteered to make and / or serve soup for this event. There will be homemade soup, crusty bread, good company and all profits going to Christian Aid, helping some of the world's poorest communities. Rosemary 344417

Newsletter
Please note that the closing date for your contributions is Monday 7th March and we look forward to any items for our Easter issue by then. As usual contributions, ideally by email, to John McKay (john@jamckay.demon.co.uk) and David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk), but also, if preferred, by hard copy to either of us. Thank you in advance.

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 Second Sunday before Lent
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
3.00 pm Choral Evensong Owlswick
6.00 pm ‘Ignite’ (St. Mary’s youth service at Princes Risborough Primary School)
Mon 28th Feb 8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 3rd Mar 9.30am Healing and Holy communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 4th March 11.00am Women’s World Day of Prayer (see notices)
Sun Mar 6th Sunday next before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Wed 9th Mar Ash Wednesday
8.00pm Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes (with St. Mary’s)
Thurs 10th Mar 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 13th Mar
First Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong