Pew Sheet 28th August and 4th September 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 28th August 2011
The 10th Sunday after Trinity

Jesus chose to face his own death, realising that through doing so he would discover real life. He calls on us to take up our own cross in order to find such life for ourselves. In our worship today, let us explore the meaning of taking up our crosses to follow Jesus.

Today
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington setting)
Hymns
Introit 281
Psalm 26 v1-8
Offertory 88
Communion 540, 262, 151
Recessional 428

Readings

First Reading Jeremiah 15 v 15 - 21
Jeremiah has been called by God’s name and God will deliver him from all who seek to harm him.
Second Reading Romans 12 v 9-end
St Paul sets out the characteristics of Christian behaviour, calling upon Christians to hate what is evil, and hold fast to what is good.
Gospel Reading Matthew 16 v21-end
Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, turning on Peter when Peter attempts to remonstrate with him, and calls upon all his disciples to take up their own cross in order to follow Jesus. .

6.00 pm Choral Evensong At Owlswick
Readings: 2 Kings: 6:24-25 & 7:3-end Acts 18:1-16
Hymns: 339, Psalm 105 v1-15, 353, 318, 252

Prayer for the week

O God, whose work burns like a fire within us, grant us a bold and faithful spirit, that in your strength we may be unafraid to speak your word and follow where you lead. 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.

Sunday 4th September 2011
The 11th Sunday after Trinity

Today Jesus teaches us how to manage disputes and conflicts among church members so that reconciliation can be found through love. So let’s praise God who is always working to call us back to him for forgiveness and new life.

Today

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Gracie Pidding

Hymns
Introit 25
Gradual 45
Offertory 525
Communion 47, 411, 648, 386
Recessional 666

Readings

First Reading Romans 13 v 8-14

St Paul explains that in loving our neighbour we are fulfilling God’s commandments. He bids us turn away from wrongdoing so as to be ready for our own salvation.

Gospel Reading Matthew 18 v 15-20
Jesus explains how disputes between members of a church should be resolved. He shows us a way of forgiveness and reconciliation which is life-giving and in accordance with God’s will.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Ezekiel 12 v 21 – Ch 13v16 Acts 19:1-20
Hymns: 690, Psalm 108v1-6, 114, 310

Prayer for the week

God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
• peace throughout the world, particularly in Libya
• the people of East Africa and those organisations seeking to come to their aid
• Financial stability in the world’s economies
• Those who lead and organise outward bound holidays, for the thrills of exciting and challenging activities.
• Bucks University College, all young people in this area at university and those who have recently received exam results,
• Residents of Southfield Rd, The Avenue (PR) and Hillside (Speen) & Oddley Lane (Bledlow)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
◦ Gordon Haynes; Christine; Deborah Ryley; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Emma, Matt and Olivia; Sarah and Matt; Lauren, Richard Farrelly
• For the recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ (28/8) Elsie Pearce, Lilian Braisher, (4/9) Mary Ann Copcutt, Phyllis Gibbons, Edna Manners.

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. CRUSE provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.

Notices

The Whitechapel Mission – Harvest Collection
As in the past, donations are being accepted at the Harvest Festival services at St. Peter’s Owlswick on September 25th at 6 pm and at St. Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough on October 2nd at 11am. Details of what items to bring can be found in the parish magazine on page 7, the church notice board or by logging on to www.whitechapelmission.org.uk, and then clicking on to ‘how to help’ and then ‘harvest’. Thank you, James

Visiting Westminster Abbey and 'pilgrim tours:
James has a pass that admits up to people free of charge; to the Abbey (normally £16 per adult). There is also the opportunity to visit the Abbey as part of a parish group on Wednesday evenings after the Abbey has closed for general visiting. These pilgrim tours begin at 6.15pm ending with Compline at 7.15pm and we could make a Parish group. Please speak to James if you are interested in either or both of these.

Fellowship Meeting Sept 8th
Christine Reid will talk about ROPE – Relief for oppressed people everywhere. 8pm in the church Hall. Friends and Husbands Welcome

Cyclists and Walkers Visit Churches
Visit as many churches in the area as you can on September 10th and raise sponsorship to help St Dunstan’s. More info on page 11 in the Newsletter. Sponsorship forms from Angela Miller (01844 273065)

Newsletter Copy Date
The final copy date for contributions for the Oct/Nov issue is the 10th Sep. We hope that the break will have encouraged you to send something to us, John McKay or David Kemp. Thank you john@jamckay.demon.co.uk or david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk

The Fete - September 10th 2.00-4.00pm
This is being held in the church grounds. We shall need plenty of help on the day and beforehand. Please sign on the two notices in the porch if you can lend a hand.

TV Digital Switchover
On 14 Sep BBC1 & 2 will no longer be available and you will have to retune your TV set or box. On 28th Sept the remaining analogue channels will go digital and you will need to retune again. You can find more information at www.digitaluk.co.uk. Please spare a thought for anyone you know who may need help - and ask them whether they are ready. More information is available from the Help Scheme (0800 40 85 900), www.helpscheme.co.uk.' or in the leaflets near the main door of the church.

Triple edition of the Pew Sheet
The next edition of the pew sheet will cover the weeks commencing September 11th, 18th and 25th.

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 28th Aug 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
2.00 pm Wedding
6.00 pm Owlswick Choral Evensong (preacher, Rev Serena Hutton)
Thurs 1st Sept 9.30am Healing and Holy Communion
Sun 4th Sept 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Gracie Pidding
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 8th Sept
9.30am Holy Communion
The birth of the BVM
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys restarts
8.00pm Fellowship meeting (see notices)
Sat 10th Sept 2.00 pm Church Fete (see notices)
Sun 11th Sept 10.00am Parish Eucharist
(10 o’clock club restarts)
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 15th Sept 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 18th Sept 10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong
(with St Marys)