Pew Sheet 13th and 20th November 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 hall

Immediately after the 10.00am service a further Act of Remembrance will take place at the War memorial followed by refreshments in the Church.

All are welcome.

Sunday 13th November 2011

Remembrance Sunday - 2nd Sunday before Advent

We have been made by God, to live with God, Let us then come out of darkness and into his marvellous light, living in peace, humility and righteousness.

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist   (Addington Setting)

                (Joint Service with Owlswick)

11.15 am (approx)

                Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial

Hymns

Introit: 153,     Gradual: 186,   Offertory: 493

Communion: 374, 422, 938,

Anthem: Lead me Lord,    National Anthem: 230

Recessional: 252


Readings

First Reading                Psalm 119 33-40

Second Reading           Ephesians 6.10-18

Gospel Reading            Matthew 18: 15-20

6.00pm   Choral Evensong

Readings:  1 Kings 1:15-40, Revelation 1: 4-18

Hymns: 638, Psalm 89 v20-29, 756, 232



Prayer for the week

Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

Sunday 20h November 2011

Feast of Christ the King

Ephesians 1:22 says “God has put all things under Christ’s feet and has made him the head over all things. Let us worship Christ the King

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane Setting)

(Revs David and Nancy Wallace)

Hymns

137; Psalm 95:1-7; 649; 16

Communion: 381, 644, 931


Readings

First Reading                Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20 -24

God promises that, as a shepherd cares for his flock, he will gather his people together, strengthening the weak, protecting the vulnerable and passing judgement of those who exploit others.

Second Reading           Ephesians 1:15-23

Paul prays that the Ephesians will be given spiritual wisdom to understand the greatness of God’s power revealed in Christ and at work among them.

Gospel Reading            Matthew 25: 31-end

The Son of Man, as king, pronounces judgement on the nations: people are judged on their response to the poor, the sick, the stranger and the prisoner, with whom the king identifies himself.



6.00pm   Choral Evensong (Rev Serena Hutton)

Readings:  2 Samuel 23: 1-7 Matthew 28: 16 – end Hymns: 690, Psalm 93, 684, 615



Prayer for the week

Almighty God, you have conferred upon Christ Jesus sovereignty over every age and nation.  Direct us in the love of Christ, to care for the least of his brothers and sisters, that we may be subject to his dominion and receive the inheritance of your kingdom.  Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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:

• the leaders of the European nations as they seek to deal with the current economic crisis
• Wycombe General Hospital, Doctors, nurses and other staff and patients.
• The Royal British Legion, ex-service organisations, especially for their continuing care of the wounded and the bereaved.
• The work of the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, Florence Nightingale House and MacMillan Nurses.  Those suffering from cancer and those who fear it.
• Residents of Poppy Rd, The old Garden Centre (PR), Water Lane, Flowers Bottom Lane and Lily Bottom Lane (Sp)
• 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; Sally Maddox, Dewis Smith
• For the recently departed: 
•   Ellen Firman
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• (13/11) Annie Hearn, (20/11) Hilda Sandell, John Baverstock, Vera Girling, Sheila Benham.

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Risborough Cars Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health learning or physical disabilities of those who are elderly.  

Notices

Singers for Nine Lessons and Carol Service – 18th Dec

If anyone would like to sing as part of the choir we would be delighted to welcome you for practices starting on November 17th from 6.30 – 7.30. No audition is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and commit to the majority of the weekly practices. James

Fellowship Group Walk, November 22nd

Meet in the lay-by at 9.15 am

The Bethany House Group

On Wednesdays at 76 Westmead, from 10.30-12.00. Starting on Wed 23 November, we shall be having four reflective studies: “The Advent Messiah”, adapted from words by David Winter and with music by Handel. Please come! For more details please ring Su Viney (275461) or Jill Iredale (346488) or James.

Advent Craft Fair – November 26th 10.00 – 12.00

We need stall and refreshment helpers. If this could be you please let Rosemary know (344417). We also need people to help plant bulbs beforehand. Please contact Ros (344166) if you have any spare bowls/baskets. Raffle tickets from Rosemary for only £1 – Win a Christmas Hamper, £50 Boden Voucher and a football signed by Wycombe Wanderers players plus other great gifts.


Sidespeople Meeting in the Church, 11.30am 27/11/11

We have had some new 'recruits' whom we would like to welcome, and this is an opportunity for us to look at the sidespersons' duties and for anyone to raise any queries.

Churchyard leaf sweep/maintenance, 9.00am 3/12/11

We are looking to clear the remainder of the fallen leaves and loads of help! Please come along if you can. Rakes and Garden Sacks Welcome. James

Applying for a Grant from Hody’s Charity

This was founded by a rector of St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough in 1706, and added to by his successor Dr Quarles. It provides grants for students in further or higher education or for apprentices who live in the parish or who are on the electoral roll. Applicant must be <21 at the time of their first application and <25 years old on receipt of the last grant. You can apply three times. This is the time of year for applications. Please call Rosemary if you would like to apply.  344417

Christmas Candlelight Concert, December 14th

The Chinnor Band will be performing a variety of seasonal music. Tickets £7 and include interval mince pie and drink. Tickets Rosemary 344417

Bucks Open Studio Artist in support of Iain Rennie

Christine Bass, who exhibited earlier this year in the church co-ordinates a show at home and in her studio in November. Further details at www.christinebass.blogspot.com or 01296 662776

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

Sunday 13th Nov Remembrance Sunday Today	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (Joint service with Owlswick) 11.15 am (approx) Act of Remembrance at the war memorial 6.00pm   Choral Evensong
Thurs 17th Nov	9.30am  Holy Communion (with Rev Nick Molony) 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 20th Nov	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (with Revs David and Nancy Wallace) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong (with Rev Serena Hutton)
Tues 22nd	9.15am   Fellowship Walk (meet in the lay-by)
Thurs 24th Nov	9.30 am   Holy Communion 2.00 pm   Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sat 26th Nov	10am – 12pm  Advent Craft Fair
Sunday 27th Nov	10.00am  Parish Eucharist, Baptism and music from Germany! 11.30am  Sidespeople Meeting 3.00pm   Choral Evensong, Owlswick 6.00pm    CTR Advent service at the Chiltern Christian Fellowship
Mon 28th Nov	8.00pm   PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 1st Dec	9.30am  Holy Communion with  prayers for healing
Fri 2nd Dec	5.30pm  CTR Community Carol singing (Market Square)
Sun 4th Dec	8.00am  Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am  Christingle Service (No communion) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong