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