Friday 24 June 2011

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 26th June 2011
The 1st Sunday after Trinity
We are here because God has invited us to the feast of the kingdom. Let us praise our welcoming and hospitable God.

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)
God in the life of...Paul Woodward-Court

Hymns
Introit 756
Psalm 13
Offertory 552
Communion 34, 222, 304
Anthem ‘Silent surrendered’
Recessional 534

Readings

First Reading Genesis 22 v 1 - 14
God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, the child on whom all God’s promises to Abraham depend.

Second Reading Romans 6 v 12 - 23
Christians are no longer slaves to sin, because we have been freed by Jesus Christ.

Gospel Reading Matthew 10 v 40 - 42
When we welcome others, we welcome Jesus.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong, Owlswick

Readings: Ruth 2.1-20a; Luke 8.4-15

Hymns: 433, Psalm 50:1-15, 500, 456, 408

Prayer for the week
The bread you give O God, is Christ’s flesh for the life of the world; the cup of his blood is your covenant for our salvation. Grant that we who worship Christ in this holy mystery may reverence him in the needy of this world by lives poured out for the sake of that kingdom where he lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 Those to be ordained as priest or deacon this Petertide especially Val Gagen and Jim Taylor
 Syria, Libya, Afghanistan and other countries experiencing fighting and unrest
 The European Union, The International Monetary Fund and the government of Greece.
 The Pink and Lily & The Whip Inn at Lacey Green.
 Residents of St John’s Court (Princes Risborough), Slough Lane (Saunderton)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ Bob Boyce
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Evelyn Plater, Richard Millard, Dorothy Lockwood, Barbara Chalkley, Florence Fisher, Edith Parsons
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
The Church Housing Trust, dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.

Art at St. Dunstan’s: Last Chance Today!

This afternoon the church is offering delicious Cream Teas in the Church Hall or ‘village green’, depending on the weather.

'Reading the Bible’ and ‘Pilgrimage’

The Bishop of Oxford has produced two simple guides on these aspects of Christian discipleship. They are short, very readable, practical and informative. Please take a copy with you as you leave. James

Tuesday 28th June - Fellowship Walk

Please meet in the Monks Risborough lay-by at 9.15am - all welcome.

Lighthouse Application Forms

HELPERS
Helpers’ application forms are on-line. Apply NOW!
Simply go to our website, click on the link and get typing. You’ll be sent out a confirmation letter and we’ll see you in July!
CHILDREN
There will be a small number of printed forms available for those with no access to the internet from the Church Reps (Cathy Farquhar 343226) and “No. 28”, High Street Bookshop from the end of May.
www.princesrisboroughlighthouse.co.uk

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.

London to Brighton Bike Ride

Congratulations to Alice Ingram who successfully completed the London to Brighton bike ride last Sunday as part of her bronze Duke of Edinburgh award to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. Thanks to all sponsors. Supporters forms are still at the back of the church, in the porch, or in the hall.

Cream Teas and Songs of Praise Service at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick, July 31st

A special celebration is being held at Owlswick Chapel. This will begin with cream teas being served from 4.30 pm and concluding with a Songs of Praise style service beginning at 6.00 pm. All are very welcome to eat or sing or both! If you have a favourite hymn or hymns that you would like sung as part of the service please let James know via e mail: jamestomkins@btinternet.com; phone 01844 275944 or post: The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough HP27 9JE.

July/August issue of The Door

Main stories to look out for: A class act for the Diocese's new academy - staff and students in Buckinghamshire are preparing for their school to be transformed into a Diocesan sponsored academy. Spotlight on Israel and Palestine - For Palestinian families a knock on the door in the middle of the night could herald the arrival of bulldozers ready to demolish their home. Tilly Forster tells Jo Duckles how people in this Diocese can help. Win A Time for Reflection by Ann Persson - a series of reflections to use throughout the year. These could be the perfect accompaniment to a summer holiday.

Do you enjoy cutting grass?

I receive numerous comments throughout the year about how beautiful the churchyard looks. We rely on a small but dwindling number of people to help cut and strim the grass. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight between March and November to help out in this way please can you let me know? The church has a variety of lawnmowers and strimmers that you can use. I look forward to hearing from you. James

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
Sun June 26th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist, God in the life of...Paul Woodward-Court
6.00 pm Choral Evensong, Owlswick
Mon June 27th 8.00 pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Tues June 28th 9.15 am Fellowship Walk – see notices
Thurs June 30th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sat July 1st 4.00 pm Wedding
Sun July 3rd 8.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Tues July 5th 12.30 pm Concert by the St. Mary’s singers
Wed July 6th 12.30 pm Concert by Monks Risborough School
Thurs July 7th 9.30 am Healing and Holy Communion
12.00 pm Concert by Naphill and Walters Ash School
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun July 10th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00 pm Choral Evensong



Saturday 18 June 2011

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 19th June 2011
Trinity Sunday
Today we celebrate the wonder and the mystery of our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let us come before God in praise and worship.

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

Hymns
Introit 684
Psalm 8
Offertory 286
Communion 199, 165, 541
Anthem Silent surrendered
Recessional 642

Readings

First Reading Isaiah 40 v 12-17 & 27-end
In Isaiah’s prophecy, the Lord is proclaimed as the everlasting God who gives strength to the weary.

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 13 v 11-end
Paul gives his concluding greetings to the Corinthians, urging them to be of one mind and to live in peace with one another.

Gospel Reading Matthew 28 v 16-20
After the resurrection, Jesus gathers his disciples together one final time. He assures them that all authority has been given to him, and that, in his name, they are to go out and make disciples of all nations.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong (with St. Mary’s)
Readings: Isaiah 6 v 1-8 John 16 v5-23
Hymns: 37, Psalm 93, 314, 188
Anthem: ‘Silent surrendered’

Prayer for the week
Merciful and gracious Father, you showed the fullness of your love when you gave your only Son for our salvation and sent down upon us the power of your Spirit. Complete within us the work of you love, that we who have communion in Christ may come to share fully the undying life he lives with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 Charlotte Brockington, Lauren Kendall and others being confirmed at Holy Trinity, Bledlow on Wednesday
 the peoples of Syria, Libya and Greece, as they face violence and conflict in their countries
 those who face anxiety and an uncertain future as a result of cuts to welfare services
 Fellowship and Friends groups, Caring and Sharing Together (CAST), Mothers Unions and covenanters.
 The victims of unfair trading subsidies and cartels which make their products impossible to sell.
 Residents of Woodbine Close (Longwick), Deanfield Close, (Saunderton)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ Michelle
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Sir Patrick Astley-Cooper, Katie Ruthie, Terry Bellamy, Gladys Collier
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Rope (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere), combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.

‘Reading the Bible’ and ‘Pilgrimage’
The Bishop of Oxford has produced two simple guides on these aspects of Christian discipleship. They are short, very readable, practical and informative. Please take a copy with you as you leave. James

Art at St. Dunstan’s: Open Until - 26 June 2011
Open weekdays and Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm, Sundays 12 – 5 pm. 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.

Monks Risborough WI Coffee Morning
This will be held on June 25th from 10.30 to 12.30 at 47 Westmead, Princes Risborough. Books, cakes, craft, plants, tombola. Admission £1.50 to include refreshments. All welcome

Lighthouse Application Forms
HELPERS
Helpers’ application forms are on-line. Apply NOW!
Simply go to our website, click on the link and get typing. You’ll be sent out a confirmation letter and we’ll see you in July!
CHILDREN
Apply from 6th June
There will be a small number of printed forms available for those with no access to the internet from the Church Reps (Cathy Farquhar 343226) and “No. 28”, High Street Bookshop from the end of May.
www.princesrisboroughlighthouse.co.uk

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.

London to Brighton Bike Ride
I am taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride this Sunday 19th June as part of my bronze Duke of Edinburgh award to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. If you would like to sponsor me, please complete the sponsor form at the back of the church, in the porch, or in the hall. Many thanks. Alice Ingram

Proposed closure of the Bell St Delivery Office
A public meeting has been arranged by Princes Risborough Town Council on Thursday 23rd June at 7.45pm at the British Legion, Bell Street, Princes Risborough. All are invited to attend

Cream Teas and Songs of Praise Service at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick, July 31st
A special celebration is being held at Owlswick Chapel. This will begin with cream teas being served from 4.30 pm and concluding with a Songs of Praise style service beginning at 6.00 pm. All are very welcome to eat or sing or both! If you have a favourite hymn or hymns that you would like sung as part of the service please let James know via e mail: jamestomkins@btinternet.com; phone 01844 275944 or post: The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough HP27 9JE.

Do you enjoy cutting grass?
I receive numerous comments throughout the year about how beautiful the churchyard looks. We rely on a small but dwindling number of people to help cut and strim the grass. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight between March and November to help out in this way please can you let me know? The church has a variety of lawnmowers and strimmers that you can use. I look forward to hearing from you. James

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
Trinity Sunday 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong with St. Mary’s Bucks Art Week Continues
Cream Teas are served this afternoon and also June 25th and 26th from 2.45pm
Mon 20th June 8.00 pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Wed 22nd June 7.30 pm Team Confirmation service, Holy Trinity, Bledlow
Thurs 23rd June 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun June 26th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist, God in the life of...Paul Woodward-Court
6.00 pm Choral Evensong, Owlswick
Mon June 27th 8.00 pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs June 30th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sat July 1st 4.00 pm Wedding
Sun July 3rd 8.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms
6.00 pm Choral Evensong

Friday 10 June 2011

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 12th June 2011
Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit! Come among your people gathered here, and set our hearts on fire with your love. Come and free us from all that binds us, that we may sing your praise.

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
(Preacher Rev. Nick Molony)
Hymns
Introit 114
Psalm 104: 24-end
Offertory 366
Communion 615, 288, 476
Recessional 19

Readings
First Reading Numbers 11:24-30
The effects of the presence of God’s Spirit cannot be limited by human rules.

Second Reading Acts 2:1-21
God’s Spirit brings courage and communication, and the Church is born.

Gospel Reading John 20:19-23
The risen Jesus breathes the Spirit on his disciples, and gives them a message of peace and forgiveness.

11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23

5.00 pm ‘Songs of Praise’ King George V playing fields

Prayer for the week
Send down, O God, upon you people the flame of your Holy Spirit, and fill with the abundance of your sevenfold gift the Church you brought forth from your Son’s pierced side. May your life-giving Spirit lend fire to our words and strength to our witness. Send us forth to the nations of the world to proclaim with boldness your wondrous work of raising Christ to your right hand. 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 peoples of Syria and Libya, facing violence and conflict
 the people of Japan who are still struggling as a result of the earthquake and tsunami three months ago
 for those facing problems as a result of drought in our country,
 all students sitting exams
 The ministry of Choirs, Organists and musicians
 Those who are irritated and annoyed by the use of mobile phones, may we all be mindful of the sensitivity of others to their use
 Residents of Walnut Tree lane, (Longwick), Horsenden and Horsenden Lane
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ Tony Lane, Raymond East
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Megan North, Pamela Crawford, Winifred Baily, Brian Gatensbury

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Anglicans in World Mission (USPG), working in direct partnership with Anglican Churches in over 50 countries, helping to support vital church work, including healthcare, education, leadership training and action for social justice

Notices

‘Reading the Bible’ and ‘Pilgrimage’
The Bishop of Oxford has produced two simple guides on these aspects of Christian discipleship. They are short, very readable, practical and informative. Please take a copy with you as you leave. James

Pentecost Party in the Park
A party will be held at George V Field today from 3.00p.m.run by Churches Together in Risborough. It includes activities for children and a bouncy castle. 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.

Calling all bakers, waiters and waitresses!
If you can contribute a cake or scones, or fancy helping to serve the cream teas, please let Rosemary know (344417) or sign up in the porch. Suzanne Carr has volunteered freezer space if you would like to make in advance.

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.

Lighthouse Application Forms
HELPERS
Helpers’ application forms are on-line. Apply NOW!
Simply go to our website, click on the link and get typing. You’ll be sent out a confirmation letter and we’ll see you in July!
CHILDREN
Apply from 6th June
There will be a small number of printed forms available for those with no access to the internet from the Church Reps (Cathy Farquhar 343226) and “No. 28”, High Street Bookshop from the end of May.
www.princesrisboroughlighthouse.co.uk

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.

London to Brighton Bike Ride
I am taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride next Sunday 19th June as part of my bronze Duke of Edinburgh award to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. If you would like to sponsor me, please complete the sponsor form at the back of the church, in the porch, or see me in the hall after this service.
Many thanks. Alice Ingram
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
Pentecost

10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
3.00pm Pentecost in the Park King George V playing fields followed by
5.00 pm “Songs of Praise” (see notices)
Wed 15th June 12.30 pm Funeral of Raymond East
2.30 pm Friendship Group quarterly service in the church hall
Thurs 16thJune 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Bucks Arts Week sets up
Fri 17th June Church locked in preparation for Bucks Arts Week
12.15 pm Funeral of Tony Lane at the Milton Chapel, Amersham Crematorium
Sat 18th June Start of Bucks Art Week (see notices)
Cream Teas are served on the weekend afternoons of June 18th/19th/25th and 26th form 2.45pm
8pm Bledlow Church Concert

Sun 19th June 10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 20th June 8.00 pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Wed 22nd June 7.30 pm Team Confirmation service, Holy Trinity, Bledlow
Thurs 23rd June 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun June 26th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist, God in the life of...Paul Woodward-Court
6.00 pm Choral Evensong, Owlswick

Friday 3 June 2011

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 5th June 2011
Seventh Sunday of Easter
As we come to worship, we ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit that we might know God’s love more deeply and share God’s life with others.

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)

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Poppy Hendley and Luke Caudery
Hymns
Introit 108
Grad 35
Offertory 25
Communion 47, 212, 856, 38
Recessional 419


Readings

First Reading Acts 1:6-14
As Jesus leaves his disciples and ascends into heaven, he promises they will receive the Holy Spirit to empower them to witness to him; so they return to Jerusalem and prayerfully await this gift.

Gospel Reading John 17:1-11
Jesus prays for those to whom he has made God known, that they might continue in that knowledge and be united in the love of the Father and Son.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 120, Psalm 47, 644, 691
Readings: 2 Samuel 23:1-5, Ephesians 1:15-end

Prayer for the week
God of majesty, yours is the power that raised Christ from death, yours the glory that exalted him to your right hand. By the mystery of the Ascension, sustain our hope as we bear witness to our baptism. By the perpetual outpouring of your Spirit, confirm your Church in its mission of salvation. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, who lives and reigns with you in the unit of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 Those killed or left seriously ill as a result of the E coli outbreak
 Those being baptised and confirmed this month
 The makers of furniture, for good hard wearing solid household furniture which become in time old friends
 Those living away from home, weekly commuters
 Residents of The Butts (Princes Risborough)Perry Lane and Bledlow Ridge (Bledlow)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ Gerald Moorcraft, Jan Homer, Raymond East, Frederick Moore
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Enid Phillips, Keith Janes, Gordon Marr, Joan Downes
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

St Dunstan’s Fellowship
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 and a bouncy castle. 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

Cakes and scones required
These are needed for the Cream Teas being served at the weekends of Bucks Arts Week at St. Dunstan’s (see notice below). Susanne Carr is happy to collect them, store them in her freezer and promises not to eat them in advance!

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 (but not June 10th) and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s

Today 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Family Eucharist and Baptisms
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 9th June 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm Fellowship Talk (see notices)
Fri 10th June 12.15 pm Interment of Monsignor Gerald Moorcraft
3.30 pm Funeral of Jan Homer
Sun June 12th
Pentecost 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
3.00pm Pentecost in the Park King George V playfields followed by
5.00 pm “Songs of Praise” (see notices)
Thurs 16thJune 9.30am Holy Communion
Bucks Arts Week sets up
Fri 17th June Church Closed in preparation for Bucks Arts Week
Sat 18th June Start of Bucks Art Week (see notices)
Cream Teas are served on weekend afternoons
8pm Bledlow Church Concert
(see notices)
Sun 19th June 10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong