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 March 2011
First Sunday of Lent

Just as Jesus knew our human weakness and temptation, so he came to show us a new way to live. We live that life with his example and in the power of the Spirit. Let’s worship together, members of the same Body, and allow ourselves to be opened again to God’s Spirit of love and strength.
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 – Merbecke setting
Hymns
Introit 16
Psalm 32
Offertory 343
Communion 342, 705, 123
Recessional 32

Readings

First Reading Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Since the beginning, temptation’s choices have been present; since the Fall, the passions of our bodies, led by our desires and our pride, have tempted all humanity everywhere.

Second Reading Romans 5:12-19
Our oneness in Adam and Eve’s sin, condemnation and punishment is like our oneness in Christ’s grace, justification and righteousness.

Gospel Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus was tempted, just as Adam and Eve were, by bodily needs, desires and pride, but answered with the words of Deuteronomy.

11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Romans 5 v 12-19, Matthew 4 v 1-11

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 379, Psalm 50 v1-15, 457, 171
Readings: Dt.6 v 4-9, 16-end, Luke 15 v 1-10

Prayer for the week
Lord our God, in every age you call a people to hear your word and to do your will. Renew us in these Lenten days: washed clean of sin, sealed with the Spirit, and sustained by your living bread, may we remain true to our calling and, with the elect, serve you alone. Grant this through Christ, our liberator from sin, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 the peoples of Japan and the other Pacific nations in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami
 the Libyan people at this time of violence and unrest
 The Paddocks clinic and the Chiltern private hospital, and all those awaiting operations
 Residents of Wellington Avenue (Princes Risborough), and Lower Icknield Way and Upper Icknield Way (Bledlow).
 For the recently departed
◦ Chris Broadmeadow
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Marjorie Bridger, Anthony Boyson, Doreen Morrison, Agnes Bowell, Alan Laken, Frances Lipyeart, Charlotte Campbell Dewar, Mark Russell
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

Woodworm Treatment in Church
Please can you avoid use of the church between Monday March 14th and Wednesday March 16th whilst treatment for Woodworm is taking place. James
Lent House Groups 2011
‘Rich inheritance’ Jesus’ legacy of love: written by Stephen Cottrell, (Former Bishop of Reading). 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. Please contact the Su Viney (275461), Jill Iredale (346488) or The Revd. James Tomkins (275944) if you would like to take part.

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. Copies of the annual accounts and the various reports on parish life are available to take away.

Christian Aid 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. Rosemary 344417

Churchyard Annual Spring Clean - March 19th 9.30am
No need to go to the gym on this day - just come and use your energy to help trim edges, weed, sweep, collect leaves etc. There will be refreshments, and a good feeling of team work and doing a necessary and worthwhile task. Please bring appropriate tools if you can. See you there! Rosemary 344417

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship Walk – Tuesday 15th March
Please meet in the Monks Risborough Lay-by at 9.15am. All welcome

Lighthouse Fun Events
Please put the following events in your diary as aprt of the 10th year of LIGHTHOUSE!! Saturday 2nd April 2011 - Quiz Night in Walsingham Hall, 8pm @£5. Friday 24th June 2011 - Lunch in St Teresa's Presbytery Garden @£25 Saturday 30th July 2011 - '70s Night in the Big Top @£10. All great fun - bring some friends! If you would like to put a table together for the Quiz (max 8), please let me know. Cathy 01844 343226. If you would like to support the lunch, please let Ann Myers know. annislamyers@hotmail.com or 01494 488692

Spring Concert – April 16th at 7.30 pm
Featuring the Jacquin Trio and popular classics by composers such as Mozart, Bruch and Schumann: tickets are £7 and are available from Rosemary Woodward Court 344417

Team Confirmation Service, Wednesday June 22nd at 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity Bledlow
This is an occasion when children, teenagers or adults decide for themselves to affirm their Christian faith and is traditionally seen as the entry point to receive Holy Communion. A course to prepare candidates for this will start after Easter. If you are interested or would like to find out more please speak to James.

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. There will be no morning prayer on March 14th and March 16th whilst woodworm treatment is taking place.
Today First Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 14th March to March 16th
Woodworm Treatment in Church
Tues 15th Mar 9.15am St Dunstan’s Fellowship Walk (see notices)
10.30am Lent House Group (see notices)
Wed 16th Mar 2.30 pm Friendship Group
(Church Hall)
Thurs 17th Mar 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm Lent House Group (see notices)
Fri 18th Mar 12.00 pm Funeral of Chris Broadmeadow
8.00pm Annual Church Meetings
(see notices)
Sat 19th Mar 9.30am Churchyard Spring Clean (see notices)
Sun 20th Mar Second Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 21st Mar 2.30 pm Funeral
Tues 22nd Mar 10.30am Lent House Group (see notices)
Wed 23rd 12.00 pm Super Soup lunch (see notices)
Thurs 24th Mar 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
8.00pm Lent House Group (see notices)
Sun 27th Mar Third Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptism
3.00 pm Choral Evensong Owlswick