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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
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 16th October 2011
The 17th Sunday after Trinity
We live in a world which often fails to acknowledge God; a world which can, at times, be hostile to faith. Let us come together today to seek God’s strength so we can stand firm. For, through Jesus God knows exactly what it’s like to live in a hostile world.
We live in a world which often fails to acknowledge God; a world which can, at times, be hostile to faith. Let us come together today to seek God’s strength so we can stand firm. For, through Jesus God knows exactly what it’s like to live in a hostile world.
Today
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)
God in the life of...Tony Watkins
Hymns
Introit 552
Psalm 96 v 1-9
Offertory 314
Communion 1, 475, 937,
Recessional 205
Readings
First Reading Isaiah 45: 1-7
The time had come for God to end the exile of his people in Babylon. To do this he was raising up Cyrus, King of Persia, to crush the Babylonian Empire.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1 v 1-10
Paul greets the Thessalonian church at the start of his letter by expressing thanksgiving for their faith and praising their endurance.
Gospel Reading Matthew 22: 15-22
Jesus’ teaching implied that many of those originally invited to be part of God’s kingdom would be found lacking. The Pharisees realised that this teaching was directed at them and they were furious.
6.00pm Choral Evensong with St Mary’s
Readings: Proverbs 4 v 1-18, 1 John 3 v 16 - Ch 4 v 6 Hymns: 70, Psalm 142, 673, 688
Anthem: ‘Lead me, Lord’ by S.S. Wesley
Anthem: ‘Lead me, Lord’ by S.S. Wesley
Prayer for the week
O God, whose image we bear and whose name we carry, yours is the world and all it contains. Recall us to our true allegiance, so that above the powers and rulers of this world you alone may claim our fullest loyalty and love. 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. Amen
Your prayers are asked this week for:
· Peace in the world following fresh waves of violence and protest in Libya, Syria and Tunisia
· The Anglican Church in Australia
· The policing of drunken behaviour and those who are the victims of binge drinking.
· Those who work in the furniture industry: Ercol, Hypnos and other companies
· Residents of Mead Acre and Mead Close (MR) Claydon Place (Longwick) & Clifford Rd (PR)
· 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; Richard Farrelly, Sally Maddox, Dewis Smith
· For the recently departed:
◦ Peter Donald
· Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
◦ Madeleine Randall
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Rope (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere), combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.
Rope (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere), combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.
Notices
Visiting St Paul's
Last year I went to some very interesting debates/ talks in St Paul's Cathedral, given by eminent speakers. This year they are about characters from the Bible. I am hoping to go to three of them on Oct.18th (Job), 25th (Mary), Nov 8th (Jesus). If you would like to join me just let me know. The website is:
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/Learning-Education/St-Pauls-Forum/Public-Debates-2011
Rosemary Tel. 344417
Fellowship Walk 25th October
Meet in the lay-by at 9.15am
Churchyard leaf sweep/maintenance – October 29th
December 3rd we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. You’re also welcome to bring some plastic bags if you would like to make your own leaf mulch. James
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.
Art and Spirituality Workshop
This is to be held on Saturday October 29th. Details can be found on the notice board in the porch. If you are interested in going to this event, please can you liaise with The Revd Denise Critchell at Lacey Green (347741). James
The Swan Singers - October 29th at 7.30
This concert is in aid of Monks Risborough Cricket Club. The Swan Singers are all members of the High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir. They will be joined in the church by children from Monks Risborough School. Tickets £10 are available from Rosemary Woodward-Court, Eddie Evans or from David Shuttle, 6 Duke Street. Children under 16 come free.
‘Time to Remember’ Service, October 30th at 3.00pm
This service contains well-known hymns and prayers as we cherish the memories of those we love but see no longer. There will be refreshments at the end of the service.
This service contains well-known hymns and prayers as we cherish the memories of those we love but see no longer. There will be refreshments at the end of the service.
Macmillan Cancer Support Gala Concert 30th Oct
Macmillan Cancer Support will be celebrating its anniversary year with a gala concert of classical music in the New Theatre, Oxford. It is hosted by Brian Kay, will feature Dame Felicity Lott as a soloist, and will culminate in a performance of Faure's Requiem, sung by a come-and-sing choir of 800. Please come and celebrate with Macmillan and support, either in the audience or as a singer in the choir. All the details are available from the New Theatre's website or www.voicesofmacmillan.org.uk
Family Bonfire Night, Saturday November 5th
This will take place at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot chocolate, mulled wine, hot soup and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework or a cake. RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com
Youth leader wanted:
Risborough Youth Club is looking for a Youth Leader. The post is 4 hours per week and will require the organisation of, and attendance at, one 2 hour Youth Club session per week: closing date 1 November. Interested? Contact either: prycsecretary@gmail.com; Sarah Smith on 01844 274595; or Risborough Town Council office.
Oxford Diocesan Pilgrimage Map
A copy of this can be found in the porch along with individual pocket size leaflets for people to take from the table towards the back of the church. This provides details of some wonderful spiritual places to visit within the Diocese. I hope people will find this initiative beneficial. James
The Next Few of Weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.
Sunday 16th Oct Today | 10.00am Parish Eucharist, God in the life of...Tony Watkins 6.00pm Choral Evensong (with St. Mary’s) |
Mon 17th Oct | 8.00pm PCC Meeting |
Wed 19th Oct | 2.30pm Friendship Group Party (church hall) |
Thurs 20th Oct | 9.30am Holy Communion with the Revd Nancy Wallace 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys |
Sunday 23rd Oct | 10.00am Parish Eucharist (Preacher Wg Cdr Mitchell, RAF High Wycombe) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong |
Thurs 27th Oct | 9.30am Holy Communion |
Sat 29th Oct | 9.30am Church-Yard leaf sweep and maintenance working party 7.30 pm Swan singers concert (see notices) |
Sunday 30th Oct All Souls | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Time To Remember service (see notices) |
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