Saturday 8 October 2011

Pew Sheet 9th October 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.

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 9th October 2011

The 16th Sunday after Trinity


God our Father invites us all to share in the banquet of his love.  Let us lift our hearts and minds in worship as we prepare to receive God’s grace in word and sacrament. 

Today

 

 

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)

Hymns
Introit                     534
Psalm                      23
Offertory                428
Communion             156, 82, 202,
Anthem                  Thou Visitest the Earth
Recessional             631

Readings

First Reading                Isaiah 25: 1-9
The prophet celebrates the abundant goodness of God, who is a refuge in time of need and will swallow up death for ever.   

Second Reading           Philippians 4: 1-9
Paul urges the Philippians to stand firm together in the work of the Gospel, rejoicing in God and setting their minds on all that is good and true.

Gospel Reading            Matthew 22: 1-14
A warning to those who reject the good news of the kingdom proclaimed by Jesus       

11.30am            Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Isaiah 25 v 1-9, Matthew 22 v 1-14

6.00pm             Choral Evensong
Readings: Proverbs 3 v 1-18, 1 John 3 v 1-15
Hymns: 347, Psalm 139 v 1-9, 161, 69

Prayer for the week
God of goodness and kindness, you invite all peoples to the banquet and offer them a feast beyond compare.  Give us you saving grace to keep unstained the robe of our baptism until that day when you welcome us to heaven’s joyful table.  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. Amen

Your prayers are asked this week for:

  • Archbishop Rowan Williams, as he begins his pastoral visit to Africa: that he will bring comfort, support, and hope of peace to persecuted Christians in the region.
  • Revd Jennifer Locke as she is installed as Team Vicar of Bledlow, Saunderton and Horsenden
  • An end to the conflicts in Libya, Afghanistan and other parts of the world
  • Local shops, post offices and small businesses
  • Residents of Crowbrook Road & The Hawthorns (MR), Blacksmiths Road and Blenheim Close (Longwick)
  • 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, Sally Maddox, Peter Donald, Dewis Smith
  • For the recently departed: 
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
    •  Ken Bradshaw, Ivy Davies, Ena Styles, Joan Randall, Neil Radford  

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.
  

Notices


Harvest Helpers
Grateful thanks to everyone who helped with the Harvest Lunch.  To the two stalwarts who helped beforehand and to the army of people who spontaneously lent a hand afterwards. Thanks too to those who contributed to our lovely array of puddings and those who made the church look so beautiful with the various floral displays. Rosemary, Sue and James


Bible Study Group – ‘The Apprentice’ –STARTS THIS WEEK!
‘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.

Fellowship Group Meeting – October 13th
Pauline Kimber will talk about “Zambian Life”.  Meetings start in the church hall at 8.00pm.  Husband and friends are welcome

Fellowship Walk 25th October
Meet in the lay-by at 9.15am

Churchyard leaf sweep/maintenance – October 29th
At 9.30 am on Saturday October 29th and Saturday 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

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.

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 sueingram@hotmail.com

 

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.

Sun 9th Oct
Today
10.00am Parish Eucharist
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
6.00pm   Choral Evensong
Tues 11th Oct
7.30 pm  Licensing Service for the Revd Jennifer Locke,
Holy Trinity Bledlow  
Wed 12th Oct
9.30 am  Monks Risborough School visit (year 2)
Thurs 13th Oct
9.30am  Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm   Fellowship Group (see notices)
8.00 pm  ‘The Apprentice’ (see notices)
Sunday 16th Oct 
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
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

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