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 29th May 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Without God we are alone in the world. Let us then call on his name, who is longing and ready to reach out; let us bow in his presence and rejoice in his nearness.

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 with the Revs. David and Nancy Wallace (Addington setting)
Hymns
Introit 658
Psalm 66 vs. 7-18
Offertory 249
Communion 543,978,150
Recessional 503

Readings

First Reading Acts 17:22-31
Paul's sermon unveils God as one strongly desiring the alienated to reach out and find him. His character is here revealed through his promise of accessibility.

Second Reading 1 Peter 3:13-22
We are instructed not to fear suffering and death, since Christ has transformed them.

Gospel Reading John 14:15-21
In Matthew's Gospel Jesus says, “I am with you always”, and here he says, “I will not leave you orphaned.”

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 379, Psalm 87, 517, 367
Readings: Zechariah 8 v 1-13, Revelation 21 v 22.5


Prayer for the week
Faithful God, who loves us in Christ Jesus, send your Spirit of truth to dwell within us, that we may always reject what is false, live by the commandments of Christ and be true to the love you have shown us. 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:
 Jim Taylor and Jennifer as they prepare to take up their posts within the Risborough Team (see notices)
 The peace of the world in places like Libya, Syria and Afghanistan
 Smaller nations being exploited by large companies in using up their precious resources and with out a fair distribution of the wealth generated
 Monks Risborough CE Combined School, its pupils, staff, head and governors.
 Residents of St Johns Court (Princes Risborough) and Cottage Farm Waye (Speen)
 Those in need :
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Trevor Webb, Edith Morris and Barry Fisher
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Cruse Bereavement Care, supporting bereaved people and enabling anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.

Notices

Today
We welcome Revs. Nancy and David Wallace who will be taking the parish Eucharist whilst James is at Saunderton and Bledlow as part of a team pulpit exchange

Celebration!
Please join me for a drink after the service today in the church hall to help me celebrate an important birthday!
Bob Reece

St Dunstan’s Fellowship
Thursday 2nd June - An afternoon visit to Jordans Meeting House. If you wish to attend please meet at the Monks Risborough lay-by at 1.30pm.
Thursday 9th June - Meeting at 8.00pm where Sara Shelby will give a talk entitled 'Gardening in Grendon Underwood & Springhill'. All welcome.

Pentecost Party in the Park
A party will be held at George V Field on June 12th from 3.00p.m.run by Churches Together in Risborough. It includes activities for children, a bouncy castle and Songs of Praise. Bring your own picnic or enjoy Burgers and Ice Creams. The afternoon will conclude with a ‘Songs of Praise’ style service beginning at 5 pm. Please see the notice board for further details and what will happen if the weather is inclement. All welcome.

Bledlow Church Choir in concert
A concert will take place in aid of the church organ scholarship on 18th June 2011 at 8pm at Holy Trinity Church Bledlow. The programme includes works by Parry, Palestrina, Haydn, Elgar and Schubert. Tickets £10 are available from Jo & Mike Stewart 01844 347057


Art at St. Dunstan’s: 18 - 26 June 2011
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.


Winchester Visit
On August 13th there is a trip to Winchester. We shall be having a guided tour of the Cathedral, which will include access to the Library to view the 12th Century Winchester Bible, and to the King James Bible Exhibition (celebrating its 400 year anniversary).We shall have the opportunity to attend Choral Evensong at 5.30pm. The cost of the visit will depend on the numbers but with a full coach will be in the region of £10-£15 without the cathedral visit and £15-£20 with the guided tour. If you would like to go, please let Rosemary know-344417 or sign up in the porch.

Team news:
St. Mary’s is welcoming a new curate, Jim Taylor who will be ordained Deacon at the beginning of July. He and his wife Gill, and daughters Megan and Lucy will be moving from Bristol into 26, Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Jennifer Locke has been appointed as the next parish priest for Bledlow, Saunderton and Horsenden. Jennifer is currently the curate at St. Mary’s Wexham and prior to ordination enjoyed a career in teaching. Please remember them in your prayers as they prepare to take up their new posts.

Closure of Princes Risborough delivery office
Royal Mail has decided to close the delivery office in Princes Risborough which will have a significant impact of the delivery of mail and parcels for the residents of HP27. Please see the notice board if you would like to respond to this. There is a petition in the delivery office on Bell Street

This month in The Door magazine:
The Archbishop of Canterbury's visit in pictures; win a copy of ‘God Lost and Found’ - Bishop John's latest book; God in the Life of Dr Gwen Adshead, a mender of minds. Please take a copy with you as you leave

The Next Couple of Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s

Today 10.00am Parish Eucharist with the Revs. David and Nancy Wallace
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Ascension
Day
Thurs June 2nd 9.30 am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
12.30 pm Wedding
1.30pm Fellowship visit to Jordans
Sat June 4th 4.00 pm Marriage Blessing
Sun June 5th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist with Baptisms
6.00 pm Evensong
Thurs 9th June 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm Fellowship Talk (see notices)
Sun 11th June 10.00am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am Holy Communion (BCP), Owlswick
6.00pm Choral Evensong