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