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 April 2011
Easter Day
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)

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.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 28:1-10

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
Hymns
Introit 348
Gradual 8
Anthem Christ the Lord is risen again
Offertory 305
Communion 47, 674, 506, 555, 67, 437
Recessional 672

Readings

First Reading Acts 10:34-43
In the house of Cornelius, Peter proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the crucified and risen saviour.

Gospel Reading Matthew 28:1-10
The two Marys meet the risen Jesus and are sent to tell the news to the disciples.

6.00 pm Evensong at Owlswick

Hymns: 110, Psalm 105, 113, 118, 120
Readings:
Song of Solomon 3 v 2-5 & Ch8 v 6-7
John 20 v 11-18

Prayer for the week
God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Sunday 1st May 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
Today we remember the disciple Thomas, who moved from deep doubt to great faith. As we come together today to acknowledge all Christ has done for us, may God strengthen our faith, too.

Today
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Felix Caillé
Hymns
Introit 676
Gradual 45
Offertory 285
Communion 47, 411, 437, 590
Recessional 54

Readings

First Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9
Peter, disciple and apostle, writes to encourage the first Christians to persevere in their faith through all their suffering.

Gospel John 20:19-31
In the days after the crucifixion, the disciples were in hiding, afraid that they would suffer the same fate as their Lord. However, something incredible happens to turn their sorrow into joy.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong

Hymns: 103 Psalm 30.1-6, 667 (tune 1), 281
Readings: Daniel 6:1-23, Mark 15:46-16:8

Prayer for the week
God of life, source of all faith, through the waters of baptism you have raised us up in Jesus and given us life that endures. Day by day refine our faith, that we who have not seen the Christ may truly confess him as our Lord and God, and share the blessedness of those who believe. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, 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 Libyan people at this time of conflict and violence
 William, Kate and other couples getting married this year
 The new Bishop of Reading, Rt. Revd Andrew Proud
 A large vote in the local elections and national AV referendum being held at the beginning of May
 All those who seek to make unreasonable profits in return for their goods and services, and that we may all see only a fair return for our materialism
 Ministry to young people: Church youth groups and their leaders, Risborough Lighthouse.
 Residents of Redland End and St Dunstan’s Close (Monks Risborough) and Highfield Road and Horns Lane (Princes Risborough)
 Those in need who are known in our parish:
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly: Winifred Wakefield, Anne Minter, David Vere, Christina Hyde, Alison Fry, Stella Cornford, Doris Bird, Sybil Lord, Desmond Miller, Thelma Girling
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

Patronal Festival Pig Roast May 15th
Price reduction!!!! Tickets are now £6.00 per adult and £3.00 for the first child in a family. Please buy your tickets by May 8th from Rosemary 344417

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Walk Tuesday 26th April - Meet at Monks Risborough Lay-by at 9.15am. All welcome.

Visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury
An opportunity to share Archbishop Rowan's ministry at the Diocesan Eucharist at St Mary's, Banbury on Saturday 7 May, with a teaching session, for clergy, afterwards. Tickets for the morning (up to 5 for each parish) are available from your Area office and should be submitted via your parish priest. Please contact Debbie Perry (debbie.perry@oxford.anglican.org) if you wish to attend in the afternoon.

Amersham Millenium Lectures Wednesday 11th May 2011 at 8 pm
Dr Jane Williams: ‘In the beginning was the conversation: God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The evenings, which close at 10pm, include a short interval for a glass of wine or fruit juice followed by questions from the audience. Tickets £10.00 (concessions £7.00) to include refreshments during the interval from: The Secretary, St Michael’s Church, 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5DR 01494 726680 (Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope) or e mail office@stmichaelsamersham.org.uk

‘Songs of Praise’ for Christian Aid, May 15th, 6 pm at St. Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
This service marks the start of Christian Aid week that highlights how this charity works to bring an end to poverty around the world. Please come along to worship and to benefit from the rich resources of our world.

Newsletter
The final copy date for the June issue is 10th May. Please can have your contributions by then. As usual emails to John McKay (john@jamckay.demon.co.uk) and David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk). Thank you.

Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir May 14th Swan Theatre 7.30pm
An evening of music to appeal to all ages; tickets from Eddie Evans or 01494 512000
The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer resumes at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am on Thursday May 5th and then continues on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning until further notice

Sun 24th April EASTER DAY
6.00am CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
6.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Tues April 26th 9.15 am Fellowship walk (see notices)
Thurs 28th April 9.30 am Holy Communion
(Rev. Denise Critchell)
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
(in church)
Sun May 1st 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion (Rev Ivor Cornish)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism (Rev. Donald Rydings)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)
Thurs May 5th 9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun May 8th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am BCP Holy Communion (Owlswick)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Mon May 9th 8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs May 12th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sat May 14th 1.00 pm Wedding
Sun May 15th 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion
11.00 am Patronal Festival followed by Pig Roast (see notices)
6.00 pm Christian Aid songs of Praise service (see notices)