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 8th May 2011
Third Sunday of Easter
As the season of Easter continues, we gather as a family to celebrate the Lord Jesus in our midst, who comes near to us in times of despair.

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 - Addington
Hymns
Introit 205
Psalm 116
Offertory 12
Communion 87, 369, 625
Recessional 716

Readings

First Reading Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Peter’s powerful and persuasive preaching results in 3,000 conversions to the faith.

Second Reading 1 Peter 1:17-23
Peter instructs the exiled Christians to love one another deeply, as they have been born again of imperishable seed.

Gospel Reading Luke 24:13-35
The resurrected Jesus meets two disciples on the road to Emmaus, but their eyes are kept from recognising him.

11.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Owlswick Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41, Luke 24:13-35

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 433, Psalm 48, 98, 21
Readings: Haggai 1:13 – 2:9, 1 Corinthians 3 v 10-17

Prayer for the week
O God of mystery, out of death you delivered Christ Jesus, and he walked in hidden glory with his disciples. Stir up our faith, that our hearts may burn within us at the sound of his word, and our eyes be opened to recognize him in the breaking of the bread. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, 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:
 All who continue to mourn those killed on 9/11 and 7/7
 The Anglican Church in Newcastle (New South Wales).
 For our newly elected politicians
 Our Queen, for all who bear authority in her name as we acknowledge everything under the rule of Christ, our risen and ascended King.
 The Royal British Legion and those serving at the RAF base at Walter’s Ash.
 Residents of Greenwood and Grimms Meadow (Walters Ash) and Hambye Close and Hets Orchard (Lacey Green)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed
◦ Elizabeth McGown, Gerald Brock, Ron Johnson, Peter
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly : Madeleine Cleaver
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

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 today from Rosemary 344417

Newsletter
The final copy date for the June issue is on Tuesday. 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.
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

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Thursday 12th May at 8.00pm - Gina Claye talking about The Quaker Faith - all welcome

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

‘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 help others to benefit from the rich resources of our world.

Double Edition of the Pew Sheet, May 15th/22nd
When submitting notices, please bear in mind that the next edition of the pew sheet will cover an extra week

Party Time!
I am having a Big Birthday Bash on May 16th from 10.30-5.00. You are all invited to pop in for a glass or cup of something, a variety of nibbles, cake etc. There is a 'no present' rule in force. If you need directions please phone 344417. Hope you can make it, Rosemary

Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday May 23rd
This takes place as usual in the church hall at 8 pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to enjoy sitting with others in silence to focus on God’s presence. “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46.10

A Special Concert of Words and Music

‘The Bible in Voice and Verse’
2011 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Concert trio “In Voice and Verse” tell the story of Genesis to Revelation using the words of the King James Bible interspersed with the famous pieces of music which those words inspired. The music will include excerpts from Haydn's ‘Creation’, Handel's ‘Messiah’, Mendelssohn’s ‘Oh for the Wings of a Dove’ and several modern compositions.
Actor Lance Pierson is an experienced Bible performer, singer Belinda Yates is a member of the Monteverdi Choir and Heather Chamberlain is an accomplished pianist and teacher. Concerts:
Friday 20 May, 7.30pm
All Saints, Church Street, Farringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HW, tickets £6. Tel: 01367 242440 email: asccf@btinternet.com or www.allsaintsfaringdon.org.uk
Saturday 28 May, 7.30pm
St Michael at the Northgate, Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY, tickets £7.50. Tel: 01865 240 940. www.smng.org.uk


Art at St. Dunstan’s: 18 - 26 June 2011
The interior of St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough, provides the atmospheric backdrop for an exciting exhibition of artists’ work in mixed media. Part of the Bucks Open Studios county-wide event, it showcases their work, including print, handmade books, painting, woodcraft, sculpture, drawing, felt, textile art and jewellery. Some demonstrations will be available. Open weekdays and Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm, Sundays 12 – 5 pm with free entry, easy parking and refreshments. Refreshments will be on offer throughout the show. In addition, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the church is offering delicious Cream Teas in the Church Hall or ‘village green’, depending on weather. Part of the commission and donations will be given to Church funds. For details of other venues please log on to www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk

The Next Couple of Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th and Monday 16th at 8.45 am before resuming to its normal pattern of Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday from the week commencing May 23rd

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)
Wed May 11th 8.00pm Amersham Millenium Lectures (see notices)
Thurs May 12th 9.30 am Holy Communion
11.00 am Funeral of Gerald Brock
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
8.00 pm Fellowship Talk (see notices)
Fri May 13th 11.30 am Funeral of Ron Johnson
Sat May 14th 1.00pm Wedding
7.30pm Wycombe Orpheus Male
Voice Choir (see notices)
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)
Mon May 16th 10.30 – 5.00pm Rosemary’s Big Birthday Bash (see notices)
Thurs May 19th 9.30am Holy Communion with Rev Denise Critchell
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat May 21st 2.00 pm Wedding
Sun May 22nd
10.00am Parish Eucharist, God in the life of...Cathy Farquhar
6.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong