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 11th Sept 2011
The 12th Sunday after Trinity
Today we give thanks for all that God has done for us: creating us in love, sustaining us by the Holy Spirit and redeeming us in Jesus Christ
Today
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane Setting)
Hymns: 19, Psalm 103 v1-13, 114, 689
During Communion: 145, 387, 932
Readings
First Reading Genesis 50 v 15-21
Joseph forgives his brothers
Second Reading Romans 14 v 1-12
Only God can judge, so we should not condemn others for different religious practices.
Gospel Reading Matthew 18 v 21-35
Jesus encourages us to forgive our brothers and sisters as often as it takes.
11.30 am Holy Communion at Owlswick (BCP)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Ezekiel 20:1-8 & 33-44 Acts 20:17-end
Hymns: 691, Psalm 119 v41-48, 374, 288
Sunday 18th September 2011
The 13th Sunday after Trinity
In our worship today we shall hear one of the most interesting parables told by Jesus: the labourers in the vineyard.
Today
10.00 am Parish Eucharist with the Revd Donald Rydings (Addington Setting)
Hymns: 580, Psalm145 v 1-7, 337, 534
During Communion: 82, 381, 938
Readings
First Reading Jonah 3 v 10- Ch4 - end
When God spared the city of Nineveh, Jonah rails against him. We hear God’s response.
Second Reading Philippians 1 v21 – end
Paul knows the Philippians will stand firm in the Gospel against the time when he will see them again.
Gospel Reading Matthew 20 v 1-16
The parable of the labourers in the vineyard.
6.00 pm Choral Evensong (with St Mary’s) with The Revd David Wallace
Readings: Ezekiel 33 v 23 & v 30 – Ch 34 v10
Acts 26 v 1 & 9-25
Hymns: 367, Psalm 119 v 121-128, 658, 643
Prayer for the week
God most high, your ways are not our ways, for your kindness if lavished equally upon all. Teach us to welcome your mercy towards others, even as we hope to receive mercy ourselves. 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 25th September 2011
The 14th Sunday after Trinity
This Eucharist assures us that the same Jesus who was in the form of God, who humbled himself to death on a cross, and was highly exalted by God, is unchanging and is among us now.
Today
10.00 am Parish Eucharist with the Revd Donald Rydings (Addington Setting)
Hymns: 552, Psalm 25 v 1-8, 70, 16
During Communion: 379, 540, 931
Readings
First Reading Ezekiel 18 v 1-4 & 25 - end
The prophet calls on the people of Israel to repent of their sins and get themselves “a new heart and a new spirit” so that their lives will be pleasing to God.
Second Reading Philippians 2 v 1-13
Paul sets out his statement of belief in the incarnate Christ, whose death in earthly humility is exalted by his heavenly glory.
Gospel Reading Matthew 21 v 23 – 32
The Jewish leaders dispute with Jesus about the source of his authority. He makes no direct answer, but challenges them with the parable of the two brothers working – or failing to work – in their fathers vineyard.
6.00 pm Evensong – Owlswick Harvest Festival with Archdeacon Karen Gorham
Readings: Deuteronomy 8 v 7-18 Luke 12 v 16 - 30
Hymns: 259, Psalm 65, 260, 264, 265
Prayer for the week
O God, you alone judge rightly and search the depths of the heart. Make us swift to do your will and slow to judge our neighbour that we may walk with those who
follow the way of repentance and faith and enter your heavenly kingdom. Grant 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.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
Risborough Ministry Team: discernment and development of ministry across the team - lay and ordained.
Peace and stability in North Africa and the Middle East. Forgiveness and healing on the tenth anniversary of 9/11
The future of the Red Cross Day Centre in Princes Risborough and the care of vulnerable people
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:
◦ (11/9) Peter Felton, Derek Whyte, Maureen Roberts, Daisy Crockett, Tom Rogers, (18/9) Margery Jolley, Ron Stiff, (25/9) Gladys Jackson, Larry Mendy, Peter Steare, Helen White, Liana Lambell, Dennis Cummings, Marjorie Bennett
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 25/9/11 at 6pm and at St. Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough on 2/10/11 at 11am. Details of items welcomed can be found in the parish magazine (p7), the church notice board, or at www.whitechapelmission.org.uk, and clicking on to ‘how to help’ and then ‘harvest’. Thank you, James
Harvest Festival Lunch October 2nd
This will take place in the school hall after the 11 am service. Tickets are £4.00 per adult, first child (5-12 years) in a family £2.00, other children from the same family free. Tickets from Rosemary Woodward-Court (01844) 344417
Mothers Union "Wheels Appeal"
Coffee Morning with a 'bring and buy' table.
St Mary's Church Hall, Sat 24/9/11 from 10 till 11.30am
Bible Study Group – ‘The Apprentice’
‘The Apprentice’ is a five session course that covers the following themes: journeying; longing; believing; questioning and belonging. Following a short DVD, a series of questions will help us to explore and discuss these various topics. The sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 8.00 to 9.30 on the following dates at the following venues: October 13th (The Willows, Mill Lane); November 10th (The Rectory, Mill Lane); December 1st (The Willows); January 12th (The Rectory); February 9th (The Willows). If you would like to come to one or more of the sessions please let either Sue Kemp (275157) or Rev James Tomkins (275944) know.
TV Digital Switchover – Starts September 14th
You can find more information at www.digitaluk.co.uk. Please spare a thought for anyone you know who may need help. More info Help Scheme (0800 40 85 900), www.helpscheme.co.uk.' or leaflets at the church door.
The Next Few of Weeks
Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s. However over the next few weeks it will only take place on September 15th, 22nd, 28th and 29th.
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 with the Revd Denise Critchell
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 18th Sept 10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Choral Evensong (with St Marys)
Thurs 22nd Sept 9.30 am Holy Communion with the Revd David/Nancy Wallace
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sun 25th Sept 10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Owlswick Harvest Festival Archdeacon Karen Gorham
Tues 27th Sept 12.00 pm Bell ringing (Ladies Guild)
Thurs 29th Sept 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 1st Oct 1.00 pm Wedding
Sun 2nd Oct 8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am Harvest Festival All Age Family Service without Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon Oct 3rd 9.30am School Harvest Festival
Thurs 5th Oct 9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 8th Oct 1.00pm Wedding
Sun 9th Oct 10.00am Parish Eucharist
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Subscribe To stdunstanschurch
Posts
All Comments
