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