Friday 22 July 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

Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service. All are welcome

Please note that there is no 10 o’clock club during the school summer holidays. Colouring sheets, books and toys are however available in the corner of the church for children to use.

Sunday 24thth July 2011

The 5th Sunday after Trinity
Today we remember that it is in the nature of God’s kingdom to grow. Trees grow from the tiniest of seeds and the kingdom spreads from the smallest of beginnings. May this both encourage and challenge us today!

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington setting)

Hymns
Introit 259
Psalm 119 v129-136
Offertory 408
Communion 420, 540, 922
Recessional 217

Readings

First Reading 1 Kings 3 v5-12
Before the Temple in Jerusalem had been build, King Solomon offered sacrifices at Gibeon. It was at Gibeon that God spoke to him through a dream.
Second Reading Romans 8 v26 - end
Paul continues his teaching upon the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life and the invincible nature of Christ’s love for us.
Gospel Reading Matthew 13 v 31-33, 44-52
Jesus continues teaching about the kingdom of heaven through a series of parables.

Prayer for the week
God of eternal wisdom, you alone impart the gift of right judgment. Grant us an understanding heart, that we may value wisely the treasure of your kingdom and gladly forgo all lesser gifts to possess that kingdom’s incomparable joy. 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.

6.00pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service at Princes Risborough ‘Top’ school playing fields

Sunday 31st July 2011
The 6th Sunday after Trinity
At the heart of our worship today is one of the best-loves stories about Jesus. That is when he feeds five thousand, people in a lonely place.
Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Preacher: Canon Cavell-Northam (Bucks Historic Churches Trust)


Hymns
Introit 413
Gradual 145 (v14 – end)
Offertory 12
Communion 82, 476, 938
Recessional 252

Readings

First Reading Isaiah 55 v1-5
The prophet assures his hearers that when God gives his grace, he gives it in abundance. So come, make the blessings of God your own.
Second Reading Romans 9 v1-5
Paul wrestles with how God works with Israel and with the Gentiles.
Gospel Reading Matthew 14 v13-21
After the death of John the Baptist, Jesus went away to be alone, but the crowds followed him.

6.00 pm Songs of Praise at Owlswick
Hymns: 314, 153, 379, 169, 511, 29, 474

Prayer for the week
Bountiful and compassionate God, you place in the hands of your disciples the food of life. Nourish us at your holy table, that we may bear Christ to others and share with them the gifts we have so richly received. 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:
 All those affected by drought and famine in East Africa
 Children, helpers, adults and parents involved with Lighthouse
 the peoples of Syria and Libya, in the continuing conflict and unrest in their countries
 all teachers and students at the end of another academic year
 all journalists and those who work in the media:
 People confused by technology, both young and old who feel useless in the modern world and its reliance on gadgets.
 The proper regulation of films and music, that artist may not be deprived of their fair reward through the piracy of technology.
 Conservation Areas, The Chiltern Society and similar groups that care about the environment.
 Residents of Redland End, St Dunstan’s Close, Whiteleaf, Whiteleaf Way (MR) Highfield Rd, Horns Lane, Lacemakers Court (PR)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ ‘Johnnie’ Wilkins, Don Williamson and Jim Tweedie
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Christopher Bradley, Christine Griggs, Lilian Green, Ian Stanford, Daniel Shir, Margaret Ashby, Collette Millican, Peter Billings, Helen Scarlett, Robert Shephard, Ernest Harris.
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Risborough Cares Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.
Notices

Garden Open Sunday, TODAY 2pm – 5 pm
Pollards in Whiteleaf, corner of Peter’s Lane and Upper Icknield Way, in aid of Monks Risborough Cricket Club Pavilion Fund.
TEAS – RAFFLE – PLANT SALE

Fellowship Group Meeting August 11th
8.00pm in the Church Hall. Mr John Cotton will talk about The Karibuni Trust. Husbands and friends welcome.

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.

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

Sun July 24th 10.00am Parish Eucharist
2.00 pm ‘Open gardens’ at Pollards, Whiteleaf (see notices)
6.00 pm Lighthouse Commissioning service – Lighthouse runs all week
Mon July 25th 2.00 pm Funeral service (Johnnie Wilkins)
8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Tues July 26th 9.15 am Fellowship Walk (in the lay-by)
Wed July 27th 2.45 pm Funeral service at the Hampden Chapel, Amersham (Don Williamson)
Thurs July 28th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00pm Fellowship Group “Knit-in”
3.00 pm Funeral service (Jim Tweedie)
Sun July 31st 10.00 am Parish Eucharist. Preacher: The Revd Canon Cavell-Northam
4.30 pm Cream Teas at St. Peter’s, Owlswick followed by
6.00 pm ‘Songs of Praise’ service
Thurs August 4th 9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sun August 7th 8.00 am Holy communion (BCP)
10.00 All age Family Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs August 11th 9.30 Holy Communion
8.00pm Fellowship Group Meeting – see notices
Sat August 13th Outing to Winchester (see notices)
Sun August 14th 10.00 Parish Eucharist
11.30 Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
6.00pm Choral Evensong


Friday 8 July 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

Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service. All are welcome.

Sunday 10th July 2011
The 3rd Sunday after Trinity
Jesus preached a new kingdom – a kingdom of love – and we come to celebrate all that it means. For one moment, set aside your questions, your doubts, your prejudices and your fears. Come into the presence of the king of heaven, and sing the praises of the one who has the power to transform both us and the world around.

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane setting)

Hymns
Introit 485 (verses 1, 2, 4 & 6)
Psalm 65 (v9 – end)
Offertory 354
Communion 374, 278, 369,
Recessional 221

Readings

First Reading Isaiah 55 v 10 - 13
Isaiah preaches messages of revival to the people of God. God’s word will refresh them and they will be transformed by joy.
Second Reading Romans 8 v 1- 11
Paul explains how we are irrevocably bound to God through the Spirit of his Son.
Gospel Reading Matthew 13 v 1-9 &18-23
Preaching from the boat in the lake, Jesus offers the crowds a series of parables about the kingdom of God. He begins with the parable of the sower.

11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Romans 8 .1-11, Matthew 13.1-9 & 18-23

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings: 2 Samuel 7.18–end, Luke 19.41– 20.8
Hymns: 457, Psalm 60 (v.6 –end), 224, 587

Prayer for the week
God of the heavens, God of the earth, all creation awaits your gift of new life. Prepare our hearts to receive the word of your Son, that his gospel may grow within us and yield a harvest that is a hundredfold. We ask this 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.

Sunday 17th July 2011
The 4th Sunday after Trinity
Psalm 139 says, “O Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar.” We come joyfully to meet with God who knows us better than we know ourselves.
Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington setting) Rev. Donald Rydings

Hymns
Introit 19
Psalm 86 (v11 – 17)
Offertory 144
Communion 199, 381, 387
Recessional 74

Readings

First Reading Isaiah 44.6-8
Through Isaiah, the Lord God declares himself to be the one God, redeemer and rock. He is drawing a contrast with idols made by human hands.
Second Reading Romans 8.12- 25
God’s people are to live lives led not by the flesh, or by fear, but by God’s Spirit.
Gospel Reading Matthew 13.24-30 & 36-43
Jesus tells a parable about good crops and weeds, which is followed by an interpretation.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong with St Mary’s
Rev. Denise Critchell
Readings: 1 Kings 2.10-12 & 3.16-end, Acts 4.1-22
Hymns: 367, Psalm 70, 649, 297

Prayer for the week
O God, patient and forbearing, you alone know fully the goodness of what you have made. Strengthen our spirit when we are slow and temper our zeal when we are rash, that in your own good time you may produce in us a rich harvest from the seed you have sown and tended. 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:
 All those affected by drought in East Africa; for the people of Syria and Libya, in the continuing conflict and unrest in their countries
 All journalists and those who work in the media: that they may always carry out their work with honesty and integrity. Computer game developers – that they may act responsibly and not glorify violence.
 All teachers and students as they approach the end of another academic year: may this be a time a refreshment and renewal
 Residents of New Road, Park St (PR), Westlands Rd, Meadow Rise (Lacey Green), Chapel Hill (Speen)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ Ronald Wilkins
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Michael Maltby, Flora Hartle, Joyce Husk, David Morris, Jacques Weber, Anne Williamson, Ernest Harris, David Sheppard.
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patient with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.

Garden Open Sunday 24th July 2pm – 5 pm
Pollards in Whiteleaf, corner of Peter’s Lane and Upper Icknield Way, in aid of Monks Risborough Cricket Club Pavilion Fund.
TEAS – RAFFLE – PLANT SALE

Lighthouse 2011 – BREAKING NEWS
• We are still short of helpers and particularly need Lighthouse Keepers
• Can you help with security shifts on site 6 -10.30pm or 10.30pm - 7.30am
• Site clearance – Sat 23rd & Sun 24th 10am – 4pm
Craft need 60 more 6” terracotta pots
Application Forms for Helpers and Children are on-line. Children forms available for those with no access to the internet from Cathy Farquhar 343226 and “No. 28”, High Street Bookshop. www.princesrisboroughlighthouse.co.uk

Winchester Visit
On August 13th there is a trip to Winchester. Please contact Rosemary Woodward-Court (344417) or look in the parish magazine for further details of this fascinating trip.

Health Safety officer required
We need someone to assume a role that enables us to help ensure that the church premises are a safe place in which to worship and enjoy. No previous experience or knowledge of health and safety is required just a willingness to spend a little time highlighting potential hazards and seeing what corrective action (if any) might be taken. If you are interested in this role please have a chat with James

Double edition of the pew sheet
Please note that over the next few weeks there will be some ‘double’ editions of the pew sheet. The next one is July 24th/31st. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices as space may be limited.

The Next Couple of Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday (apart from July 13th) and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s

Sun July 10th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Thurs July 14th 9.30am Holy Communion with the Revd David Williams
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat July 16th 3.00 pm Wedding
Sunday 17th July 10.00am Parish Eucharist with the Revd Donald Rydings
6.00pm Choral Evensong (with St Mary’ s) with the Revd Denise Critchell
Wed 20th July 2.30 pm Friendship Group, church hall
Thurs 21st July 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00 Monks Monkeys
(last one before September)
Friday 22nd July 9.30am Monks Risborough School Leavers Service
Sunday 24th July 10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00 pm Lighthouse Commissioning service – Lighthouse runs all week
Thurs 28th July 9.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 31st July 10.00 am Parish Eucharist. Preacher: The Revd Canon Cavell-Northam (Bucks Historic Churches Trust)
4.30 pm Cream Teas at St. Peter’s, Owlswick followed by
6.00 pm ‘Songs of Praise’ service

Friday 1 July 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 3rd July 2011
The 2nd Sunday after Trinity – Thomas the Apostle
Although, unlike St Thomas, we cannot have physical proof of Christ, in our worship today let us keep a sense of his presence here among us, according to his promise.

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 Holly Wilkins, Heidi Thompson-Honess and Jed Thompson-Dube

Hymns
Introit 565
Gradual Father Abraham (sheet)
Offertory 819
Communion 47, 67, 167, 166
Recessional 766 (sung faster 3 times)

Readings

First Reading Habakkuk 2 v 1 – 4
The prophet has been railing against the might of the enemy. He declares he will stand at his watchpost. The Lord tells him to write his vision plainly, because there is still a vision for the appointed time. It’s a matter of being persistent and not resorting to pride.

Gospel Reading John 20 v 24 - 29
The apostle Thomas doubts the disciples when they tell him they have seen the resurrected Christ. Jesus comes to him and he is convinced.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong

Readings: Job 42.1-6; 1 Peter 1.3-12
Hymns: 516, Psalm 139 vs. 1-13, 487, 315

Prayer for the week
Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faithfulness to you and your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 all teachers, civil servants, unions and the government in the ongoing dispute about pensions
 the people and politicians of Libya, Greece, Afghanistan and other troubled nations that wise voices and fair minds may triumph over hatred and fear.
 Holly, Heidi and Jed being baptised this Sunday
 Computer manufacturers both large scale and specialist producers.
 Residents of Aylesbury Rd, and Abbeyfield House (Princes Risborough)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed particularly:
◦ Bob Boyce
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Poppy Vere, Sandy Bridger, Urania (Anna) Heath, Ethel Evans, Myra Woodruff, Eileen How.
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.

Cream Tea Trophy 2011
This is awarded to everyone who contributed cakes and scones, or who helped to serve them. We had a great response. Home cooking is alive and well, and living in Monks Risborough! Many thanks, Rosemary
PS We made £311.89 net. Then the artists donated their refreshment money. Total £411.89! In addition to this over 600 people visited the church during Bucks Arts Week and with the commission from the artists we hope to have raised over £1,000

'Newsletter Copy Date
Please may we have your copy for the August/September issue of the Newsletter by 10th July. Ideally emails to John Mckay john@jamckay.demon.co.uk, with copies to me david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk. Hard copy to me if you really prefer, David Kemp, Windleshaw, Whiteleaf (01844-344097) We look forward to your contributions - many thanks.'

BIG BAND EVENING on Friday 15th July at Princes Risborough School
This is being organised by the Princes Risborough Rotary Club to support Green Park School in the slum area of Lusaka, Zambia, so if you like swing, come along with some friends, bring your supper - there's a bar. Enjoy the music, maybe have a dance or two! Tickets are £15 from Jackie Highe (band vocalist) PR 343755

Garden Open Sunday 24th July 2pm – 5 pm
Pollards in Whiteleaf. Corner of Peter’s Lane and Upper Icknield Way. In aid of Monks Risborough Cricket Club Pavilion Fund.
TEAS – RAFFLE – PLANT SALE

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.

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

Health Safety officer required
We need someone to assume a role that enables us to help ensure that the church premises are a safe place in which to worship and enjoy. No previous experience or knowledge of health and safety is required just a willingness to spend a little time highlighting potential hazards and seeing what corrective action (if any) might be taken. If you are interested in this role please have a chat with James
Double edition of the pew sheet
Please note that over the next few weeks and in to the summer holidays there will be some ‘double’ editions of the pew sheet. The first one of these is July 10th/17th. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices as space may be limited.

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

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
Thurs July 14th 9.30am Holy Communion with the Revd David Williams
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat July 16th 3.00 pm Wedding
Sunday 17th July 10.00am Parish Eucharist with the Revd Donald Rydings
6.00pm Choral Evensong (with St Marys) with the Revd Denise Critchell