Pew Sheet 1st April 2012

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.

   

Sunday 1st April 2012

Palm Sunday

Today we hear again the story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, who remained obedient to God’s will even when that led to death on the cross.  Let us together worship God, proclaiming that the once crucified Jesus is now exalted and Lord of all things in heaven and on earth.  Thanks be to God.

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

Psalm 118:19–24, Mark 11:1-11 
      
10.00am   All Age Family Eucharist – Palm Sunday Procession and Passion Narrative (starts at lay-by)

Hymns

March: 905
Introit: 45
Gradual: 35 
Offertory: 411
Communion: 648, 931
Recessional: 437


First Reading                Isaiah 50: 4-9a

The servant of the Lord speaks of his obedience to God’s work and his faith in God’s saving help.  The servant obeys even though to do so bring insults and cruelty upon him.

Gospel Reading             Mark 15:1-39

St. Mark tells the story of Christ’s passion and death, throughout which Jesus remains obedient to God’s will.

6.00pm             Choral Evensong

Readings: Isaiah 5: 1-7, Mark 12:1 - 12

Hymns: 572, Psalm 69:1-6, 516, 657


Prayer for the Week

True and humble king, hailed by the crowd as Messiah; grant us the faith to know you and love you; that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross, which is the path of glory.  Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Those to be baptised or confirmed over Easter 
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of Holy Trinity Church, Bledlow.
• An end to the conflicts in Syria and Mali
• A constructive and fair conclusion to the dispute regarding fuel tankers
• We give thanks for the senses to enjoy the world and also its richness, for the God given goodness of the material world
• Residents of Abbots Way (MR), Almond Way and Alscot Lane (PR)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:

• Gordon Haynes; Christine; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Sally Maddox; Sarah, Matt and Riley; Emma, Matt and Olivia, Isabel

• For the recently departed: 
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• Eric Nish, Peter Lockwood, Joan Turner, Elena Ghirardello, Ruth Reynolds  

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:

Parents and Children Together (PACT) working to build and strengthen families Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and across the UK and internationally.   

           

Notices

‘Au Revoir’ to Jackie and Ralph Cheesman, April 1st

In thanks for all the friendship and hospitality they have received during their second stay at St. Dunstan’s, Jackie and Ralph would like to supplement the usual Tea and coffee with a glass of wine in the hall after the service

Easter Lilies

For Easter we are again offering the opportunity for parishioners to donate the cost of a lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to take part please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the list on the table. If you would like to make a donation please put the contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on the envelope, write your name & address on it if you are a taxpayer and put it in the wooden chest on the pillar or hand it to James

Fellowship Meeting – April 12th 8.00pm Church Hall

Gay Beattie will talk about “Wild Flowers and where to find them in the Chilterns”.  Husbands and Friends are welcome.

Church History: a ten week course

This takes place at Elmhurst Community Centre, Aylesbury on the following Tuesdays: 17, 24 April; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May; 12, 19, 26 June from 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm. The cost is £36 for all ten sessions. For further information or to book a place please contact Sheila Townsend - Tel: 01865 208277 or email sheila.townsend@oxford.anglican.org

Guitar music and singing- April 20th 7.00pm 

In the style of the troubadour, Matthew Hopwood is on a journey through England listening to stories from rural communities. In April he is walking the Ridgeway, and stopping off to share his music with us. Tickets are £5.00 from Rosemary 344417 with further details in the newsletter.

April 26th/27th/28th Long Crendon Mystery Plays

These resurrection plays will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Long Crendon starting at 8.15 pm. For more information please see the notice board.

Tuesday May 1st ‘open house’, @ the Rectory

The next meeting will take place on Thursday May 1st at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane. This group provides a space to encourage people in their faith through friendship and to look at topical issues. Please do come along or contact James for further details.

Receiving Holy Communion

A couple of years ago there was concern about sharing the common cup at Holy Communion because of the risk of infection from ‘swine flu’. Please can I reassure people that any risk associated with this virus and Holy Communion has now passed. It is perfectly safe for people to drink from the chalice rather than follow the practice of the priest ‘intincting’ or dipping the wafer in to the wine on behalf of the communicant. There are of course times, e.g. when you have a cold, when it is best to ask the priest to intinct the wafer on your behalf, but wherever possible please can I encourage (but not compel) you to “drink this...in remembrance of me”. I realise that this may be of concern to some people so please feel free to chat with me further about this. James

Cards for sale

Along with cards of the church and the flower festival there are also some individual cards for sale for various occasions. These are beautifully made with the price on the back. If you would like to purchase any of these cards please place your money in the donation box.

Act now to keep zero VAT for historic churches

Parishioners are being encouraged to object to proposed VAT changes that could see the cost of alterations and extensions to churches increase by thousands of pounds. The budget proposed to abolish the zero VAT rating for listed buildings, including churches. That means that after October 2012 churches will have to find 20 per cent more money for their work. If it comes into force, the new VAT rating will mean churches will have to find on average an extra £30,000 to £40,000 for alterations and extensions. To sign the petition against this, please go to http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/32056

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s

Sun 1st April Holy Week	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist  (Palm Procession - start in the lay-by) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 2nd April	8.00 pm ‘Stations of the Cross’
Tues 3rd April	8.00 pm Compline (night prayer)
Wed 4th April	8.00 pm Compline (night prayer)
Thur 5th April	9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 8.00 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist
Fri 6th April Good Friday	11.00 am ‘Walk of witness’ from Princes Risborough Library 2.00 pm   A service of readings and reflections 6.00 pm  Stainer’s Crucifixion at Holy Trinity Bledlow
Sun 8th April Easter Sunday	6.00 am   Sunrise service at Whiteleaf Cross (meet in the car park) 8.00 am   Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 am All Age Family Communion (joint with Owlswick) 6.00 pm   Choral Evensong
Thurs 12th April	9.30am  Holy Communion 8.00 pm Fellowship meeting (see notices)
Sun 15th April	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 25th March 2012

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 25th March 2012

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jesus, looking ahead to his death on the cross, said “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”  Come let us worship.

10.00 am Parish Eucharist       (Merbecke Setting)

Preacher: Steve Brehm from ROPE

Hymns

Introit: 394
Psalm: 51: 1-13 
Offertory: 463
Communion: 151
Anthem: Ave Verum (E Elgar)
Recessional: 663

First Reading                Jeremiah 31: 31 -34

The Lord promises to make a new covenant with his people, a covenant written on their hearts, which will bring a new intimacy with him and a new assurance of forgiveness

Second Reading            Hebrews 5: 5 - 10

God appoints Jesus, his Son, as high priest forever; he is made perfect through his suffering and he brings

Gospel Reading             John 12: 20 - 33

Jesus tells his disciples that he will be glorified through his death; his death will be fruitful and draw all people to himself. 
    
3.00pm             Owlswick Choral Evensong

Readings: Exodus 7: 8-24, Romans 5:12 - end

Hymns: 362, Psalm 34: 1-10, 84, 387, 94


Prayer for the Week

In our hearts, O God, you have written a covenant of grace, sealed by the obedience of Jesus your Son.  Raise us up with Christ, the grain fallen to earth that yields a harvest of everlasting life.  Bring us to glorify your name by following faithfully where he has led.  We as this through Christ, our deliverance and hope, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and might God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• all those affected by the recent tragic events in Toulouse
• all who are suffering as a result of financial crisis
• The work of the Samaritans, and for all help-lines for those facing suicide of feeling desperately alone.
• Local members of parliament and those who support their work.
• Residents of Windmill Hill (PR), Saunderton Vale and Saunderton Lodge
• Those in need who are known in our parish:

• and also further afield for:
  
  • Gordon Haynes; Christine; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Sally Maddox; Sarah, Matt and Riley; Emma, Matt and Olivia
• For the recently departed: 
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• Nikki and Robin Claye, Ida Ashby, Brian Copcutt, Peter Frith, Michael Wright, Kathleen Haines, John Newport  

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:

Parents and Children Together (PACT) working to build and strengthen families Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and across the UK and internationally.               

 

Notices

“Later” Group Tonight

The next 'Later' event for years 6 to 10 is tonight from 6 to 8 pm at 26 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough - a 'hot dog and ice cream evening'. An evening of chilling out, pool, food, darts, table football, chatting, fun, Wii, getting to know each other better and, if the weather allows, silly games in the garden! For more information please contact James

Wednesday 28th March Princes Risborough Day Centre Public Meeting

Learn about our plans for your Day & Red Cross Centres. Come and give YOUR views. 7pm at the Red Cross Centre, Clifford Road, Princes Risborough. Rt. Hon. John Bercow will be in attendance.

March 29th at the Rectory ‘the group with no name’!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday March 29th   at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane. This group provides a space to encourage people in their faith through friendship. At this meeting a short DVD will be shown entitled ‘dust - believing in God is important, but what about God believing in us?’ Please do come along or contact James for further details. The next meeting after this will again be at the Rectory on Tues May 1st.

Super Soup Lunch- March 30th 12.00-2.00pm

Come and sample some delicious home-made soup and crusty bread in the church hall. Complete this culinary experience with a cup of tea/coffee. All for £4.00 donated to Christian Aid. How can you resist?    
                   
A ‘Quiet Day’ for Holy Week, Saturday March 31st

On Saturday March 31st from 9.45 am to 4 pm there will be a ‘quiet day’ to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week. The venue is Lee Common Methodist Chapel set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. The cost is £5 per person. Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel for navigation purposes is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. To book a place please contact Rev James Tomkins.jamestomkins@btinternet.com (01844 275944)

‘Au Revoir’ to Jackie and Ralph Cheeseman, April 1st

In thanks for all the friendship and hospitality they have received during their second stay at St. Dunstan’s, Jackie and Ralph would like to supplement the usual Tea and coffee with a glass of wine in the hall after the service.#

Easter Lilies

For Easter we are again offering the opportunity for parishioners to donate the cost of a lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to take part please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the list on the table. If you would like to make a donation please put the contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on the envelope, write your name & address on it if you are a taxpayer and put it in the wooden chest on the pillar or hand it to James.

Church History: a ten week course

This takes place at Elmhurst Community Centre, Aylesbury on the following Tuesdays: 17, 24 April; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May; 12, 19, 26 June from 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm. The cost is £36 for all ten sessions. For further information or to book a place please contact Sheila Townsend - Tel: 01865 208277 or email sheila.townsend@oxford.anglican.org

April 26th/27th/28th Long Crendon Mystery Plays

These resurrection plays will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Long Crendon starting at 8.15 pm. For more information please see the notice board

Receiving Holy Communion

A couple of years ago there was concern about sharing the common cup at Holy Communion because of the risk of infection from ‘swine flu’. Please can I reassure people that any risk associated with this virus and Holy Communion has now passed. It is perfectly safe for people to drink from the chalice rather than follow the practice of the priest ‘intincting’ or dipping the wafer in to the wine on behalf of the communicant. There are of course times, e.g. when you have a cold, when it is best to ask the priest to intinct the wafer on your behalf, but wherever possible please can I encourage (but not compel) you to “drink this...in remembrance of me”. I realise that this may be of concern to some people so please feel free to chat with me further about this. James

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’.

Sun 25th March	10.00 am  Parish Eucharist (visiting preacher, Steve Brehm of ROPE (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere) 3.00 pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 26th March	8.00 pm  PCC Meeting (church hall)
Tue 27th March	9.15am  Fellowship Walk (meet in lay-by)
Thur 29th March	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00 pm  Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  ‘The group with no name’, (see notices)
Fri 30th March	10.30am Monks Risborough School ‘Easter’ service 12–2pm Super Soup Lunch (see notices)
Sat 31st March	9.45 am  ‘Quiet Day’ at Lee Common (see notices)
Sun 1st April Holy Week	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist (Palm Procession - start in the lay-by) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 2nd April	8.00 pm ‘Stations of the Cross’
Tues 3rd April	8.00 pm Compline (night prayer)
Wed 4th April	8.00 pm Compline (night prayer)
Thur 5th April	9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 8.00 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist
Fri 6th April Good Friday	11.00 am ‘Walk of witness’ from Princes Risborough Library 2.00 pm   A service of readings and reflections 6.00 pm  Stainer’s Crucifixion at Holy Trinity Bledlow
Sun 8th April Easter Sunday	6.00 am   Sunrise service at Whiteleaf Cross (meet in the car park) 8.00 am   Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 am All Age Family Communion (joint with Owlswick) 6.00 pm   Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 18th March 2012

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, Mnks 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.

Sunday 18th March 2012

Fourth Sunday of Lent – Mothering Sunday

We come together today as the Church of Christ.  As Jesus spoke to his mother and his friend of their new relationship from the cross, so he calls us who now stand at the foot of that cross, to new relationships as members of his living Body.

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

First Reading               Numbers 21: 4-9
Gospel Reading            John 3: 14-21

10.00 am ‘Mothering Sunday’ All Age Service

Hymns: 6 (omitting verses 5 & 6); 25; 565; 900; 631

Bible Reading              Exodus 2: 1-10

The mother of Moses works a deception to preserve her son’s life at a time when the Egyptians were killing every new-born Jewish boy

6.00pm             Choral Evensong

Readings: Hosea 11:1-9, Luke 2: 41 - end

Hymns: 184, Psalm 132: 1-7, 182, 310

Prayer for the Week

O God, rich in mercy, you so loved the world that when we were dead in our sins, you sent your only Son for our deliverance.  Lifted up from the earth, he is light and life; exalted upon the cross, he is truth and salvation.  Raise us up with Christ and make us rich in good works that we may walk as children of light toward the paschal feast of heaven.  We ask this through Christ, our deliverance and hope, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and might God for ever and ever. 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The Archbishop of Canterbury and the election of his successor
• Members of the armed forces, especially those serving overseas under the United Nations mandate.
• Monks Risborough C of E Combined School, its pupils, staff, head and governors.
• Residents of Windsor Hill (PR) Crownfield and Wycombe Rd (Sp)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:

• and also further afield for:
  
  • Gordon Haynes; Christine; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Sally Maddox; Sarah, Matt and Riley; Emma, Matt and Olivia
• For the recently departed including: 
• Susan Watson
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
•  Charlotte Campbell Dewar, Mark Russell, Tom Kingham, Edward Fraser, George Beckett, Minnie Greig

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:

Risborough Cares Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.    

    

Notices

 

Christian Aid Coffee morning, March 21st

Anne and John Vicary invite you to the Christian Aid ‘Coffee in the Conservatory’ and ‘Bring and Buy’ on Wednesday March 21st from 10 to 12 at 52 Manor Park Avenue, Princes Risborough

A ‘Pilgrim Tour’ of Westminster Abbey, Wednesday March 21st

This is now full but please do let me know if you would like to come on a future trip as I am creating a ‘reserve list’. If you are coming on this trip pass me a cheque of cash for £12 made payable to ‘PCC Monks Risborough’. We will meet in the ‘lay-by’ in Monks Risborough at 3.45 pm and hope to return there at about 9 pm. Please bring a snack and a drink with you.

‘Open Doors’, March 26th at 7.30 pm

An invitation from Esther Lever to come to an evening at the Oasis centre, Bell Street, Princes Risborough to hear about the work of ‘Open doors’ amongst persecuted Christians. Please see the notice in the porch for further details.

March 29th at the Rectory ‘the group with no name’!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday March 29th   at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane. This group provides a space to encourage people in their faith through friendship. At this meeting a short DVD will be shown entitled ‘dust - believing in God is important, but what about God believing in us?’ Please do come along or contact James for further details. The next meeting after this will again be at the Rectory on Tuesday May 1st.

Super Soup Lunch- March 30th 12.00-2.00pm

Come and sample some delicious home-made soup and crusty bread in the church hall. Complete this culinary experience with a cup of tea/coffee. All for £4.00 donated to Christian Aid. How can you resist?
                    
A ‘Quiet Day’ for Holy Week, Saturday March 31st

On Saturday March 31st from 9.45 am to 4 pm there will be a ‘quiet day’ to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week. There will be short readings, music and reflections followed by time and space for your own thoughts and an opportunity to walk in the surrounding countryside. The day will conclude with a simple service of Holy Communion. The venue is Lee Common Methodist Chapel set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. The cost is £5 per person with a limited number of spaces available. Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel for navigation purposes is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. To book a place please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com (01844 275944)

Church History: a ten week course

This takes place at Elmhurst Community Centre, Aylesbury on the following Tuesdays: 17, 24 April; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May; 12, 19, 26 June from 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm. This course will look at the history of the Church, from the beginnings until today. We will make the great names and movements of the church fit into their backgrounds. We will learn some lessons, and come to appreciate more of our heritage. The cost is £36 for all ten sessions. For further information or to book a place please contact Sheila Townsend - Tel: 01865 208277 or email sheila.townsend@oxford.anglican.org

Receiving Holy Communion

A couple of years ago there was concern about sharing the common cup at Holy Communion because of the risk of infection from ‘swine flu’. Please can I reassure people that any risk associated with this virus and Holy Communion has now passed. It is perfectly safe for people to drink from the chalice rather than follow the practice of the priest ‘intincting’ or dipping the wafer in to the wine on behalf of the communicant. There are of course times, e.g. when you have a cold, when it is best to ask the priest to intinct the wafer on your behalf, but wherever possible please can I encourage (but not compel) you to “drink this...in remembrance of me”. I realise that this may be of concern to some people so please feel free to chat with me further about this. James

Lighthouse Chairperson Required

This demanding but rewarding job has become vacant. For full details of what the role entails please see the notice board in the porch or speak with James

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s

Sun 18th March	8.00 am  Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 am Mothering Sunday Service with the infant choir of Monks Risborough School (no communion) 6.00 pm  Choral Evensong
Wed 21st March	2.30 pm  Friendship group service(church hall) 3.45 pm  Pilgrim Tour to Westminster Abbey (see notices)
Thur 22nd March	9.30 am  Holy Communion 2.00 pm  Monks Monkeys (in church)
Fri 23rd March	2.00 pm  Memorial Service (Susan Watson)
Sun 25th March	Clocks go forward 1 hour 10.00 am  Parish Eucharist (visiting preacher, Steve Brehm of ROPE (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere) 3.00 pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 26th March	8.00 pm  PCC Meeting (church hall)
Tue 27th March	9.15am  Fellowship Walk (meet in lay-by)
Thur 29th March	9.30am  Holy Communion 8.00pm  ‘The group with no name’, (see notices)
Fri 30th March	10.30am Monks Risborough School ‘Easter’ service 12–2pm Super Soup Lunch (see notices)
Sun 1st April Holy Week	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist  (Palm Procession - start in the lay-by) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 2nd April	8.00 pm ‘Stations of the Cross’
Tues 3rd April	8.00 pm Compline (night prayer)
Wed 4th April	8.00 pm Compline (night prayer)
Thur 5th April	9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 8.00 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist
Fri 6th April Good Friday	11.00 am ‘Walk of witness’ from Princes Risborough Library 2.00 pm   A service of readings and reflections
Sun 8th April	Easter Sunday – see parish magazine and website for more details

Pew Sheet 11th March 2012

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 March 2012

Third Sunday of Lent

In our worship today we shall see another aspect of Jesus ministry as he cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem.

10.00 am Parish Eucharist     (Merbecke Setting)

Hymns

Introit: 19
Psalm: 19 vs. 7-15 
Offertory: 349
Communion:
Solo: ‘Passer invenit sibi domum’ (ps.84, 3-4)
Hymn: 924
‘The Queen’s Funeral March (H Purcell)
Anthem: Thou knowest, Lord (H Purcell)
Recessional: 658

First Reading               Exodus 20: 1-17

God meets with Moses and gives him the Ten Commandments

Second Reading           1 Corinthians 1:18 - 25

In this passage, Paul challenges those people who claim to be wise.

Gospel Reading            John 2:13 - 22

St John describes the scene as Jesus clears the Temple of an undesirable element.


11.30am            Holy Communion (BCP), Owlswick

1 Corinthians 1:18 – 25; John 2:13 - 22

6.00pm             Choral Evensong

Readings: Exodus 5:1 – 6, Philippians 3: 4b - 14

Hymns: 483, Psalm 11, 738, 297


Prayer for the Week

Holy God, the folly of the cross mocks our human wisdom, and the weakness of the crucified puts worldly power to shame.  Banish from our hearts every pretence of might and of knowledge, that by the power flowing from Christ’s resurrection your people may be raised up from the death of sin and fashioned into a living temple of your glory.  Amen

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The Anglican Church in Hong Kong and for the Annual Church meetings taking place this week
• Victims of famine, natural disaster, famine and war
• All teachers, lecturers and other staff in schools and colleges. Good parent – teacher relationships and the work of community groups to support schools
• Air, sea and mountain rescue organisations especially the RNLI, remembering those who have lost their lives in the service of others.
• Residents of Walnut Crescent (L) and Hinton Crossing (B)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
• Gordon Haynes; Christine; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Sally Maddox; Sarah, Matt and Riley; Emma, Matt and Olivia
• For the recently departed including: 
• Susan Watson
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
•  Ethel Seager, Anthony Boyson, Doreen Morrison, Agnes Bowell, Alan Laken, Eddy Tranter

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:

Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.       

Notices

Small group, BIG QUESTIONS,

Running weekly on a Friday from 10 -11.30 am until March 16th, everyone is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity.

“The Lenten Messiah”, the Bethany House Group

This will take place on Wednesdays until 28th March 2012 at 76 Westmead from: 10.30 – 12.00 noon. For further details please ring: Su Viney (275461) or Jill Iredale (346488)

‘Living Lives of Integrity’

Please come along to hear what various speakers have to say on variety of topics. This will run on Tuesdays from 7.00 – 9.00pm at Costa Coffee, Princes Risborough. More information on the notice board.

March 12th at the Rectory ‘the group with no name’!

On Monday March 12th at 8 pm a new group is being set up to encourage people in their faith through friendship. This initial meeting will help shape when, where, what format and how frequently the group will meet. Please do come along or contact James for further details.

Annual Meetings, Friday March 16th at 8 pm

If you are coming along to the meeting please take a copy of the reports, accounts with you. Please make every effort to come along. We will be looking at ways we can ensure the parish continues to grow and everyone’s input will be very valuable. James

Spring Coffee Morning, Saturday March 17th

This will be held at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Princes Risborough to celebrate 30th birthday of Helen House, the world’s first children’s hospice. Further details can be found on the notice board in the porch

Christian Aid Coffee morning, March 21st

Anne and John Vicary invite you to the Christian Aid ‘Coffee in the Conservatory’ and ‘Bring and Buy’ on Wednesday March 21st from 10 to 12 at 52 Manor Park Avenue, Princes Risborough

A ‘Pilgrim Tour’ of Westminster Abbey, Wednesday March 21st

This is now full but please do let me know if you would like to come on a future trip as I am creating a ‘reserve list’. If you are coming on this trip pass me a cheque of cash for £12 made payable to ‘PCC Monks Risborough’. We will meet in the ‘lay-by’ in Monks Risborough at 3.45 pm and hope to return there at about 9 pm.


‘Open Doors’, March 26th at 7.30 pm

An invitation from Esther Lever to come to an evening at the Oasis centre, Bell Street, Princes Risborough to hear about the work of ‘Open doors’ amongst persecuted Christians. Please see the notice in the porch for further details.

Super Soup Lunch- March 30th 12.00-2.00pm

Come and sample some delicious home-made soup and crusty bread in the church hall. Complete this culinary experience with a cup of tea/coffee. All for £4.00 donated to Christian Aid. How can you resist?
                 

A ‘Quiet Day’ for Holy Week, Saturday March 31st

On Saturday March 30th from 9.45 am to 4 pm there will be a ‘quiet day’ to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week. There will be short readings, music and reflections followed by time and space for your own thoughts and an opportunity to walk in the surrounding countryside. The day will conclude with a simple service of Holy Communion. The venue is Lee Common Methodist Chapel set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. The cost is £5 per person with a limited number of spaces available. Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel for navigation purposes is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. To book a place please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com (01844 275944)


Receiving Holy Communion

A couple of years ago there was concern about sharing the common cup at Holy Communion because of the risk of infection from ‘swine flu’. Please can I reassure people that any risk associated with this virus and Holy Communion has now passed. It is perfectly safe for people to drink from the chalice rather than follow the practice of the priest ‘intincting’ or dipping the wafer in to the wine on behalf of the communicant. There are of course times, e.g. when you have a cold, when it is best to ask the priest to intinct the wafer on your behalf, but wherever possible please can I encourage (but not compel) you to “drink this...in remembrance of me”. I realise that this may be of concern to some people so please feel free to chat with me further about this. James


Lighthouse Chairperson Required

This demanding but rewarding job has become vacant. For full details of what the role entails please see the notice board in the porch or speak with James

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 11th March	10.00 am  Parish Eucharist 11.30 am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00 pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 12th March	8.00 pm ‘The group with no name’ at the Rectory (see notices)
Thur 15th March	9.30 am  Holy Communion 2.00 pm  Monks Monkeys
Fri 16th March	8.00 pm Annual meetings
Sun 18th March	8.00 am  Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 am Mothering Sunday Service with the infant choir of Monks Risborough School (no communion) 6.00 pm  Choral Evensong
Wed 21st March	2.30 pm  Friendship group (church hall) 3.45 pm  Pilgrim Tour to Westminster Abbey (see notices)
Thur 22nd March	9.30 am  Holy Communion 2.00 pm  Monks Monkeys (in church)
Fri 23rd March	2.00 pm  Memorial Service (Susan Watson)
Sun 25th March	10.00 am  Parish Eucharist(visiting preacher, Steve Brehm of ROPE (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere) 3.00 pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 4th March 2012

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.

Sunday 4th March 2012

Second Sunday of Lent

We gather in the joy of the resurrection of Christ, to worship and adore him, and to renew faith and hope for ourselves and for one another.  Let us worship God with eyes open to the presence of Christ among us. 

 

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist   

Hymns

Introit: 195
Gradual: 212 
Offertory: 825
Communion: 47, 285, 856, 437
Recessional: 54

First Reading               Genesis 17: 1–7 & 15-16

Thirteen years after Ishmael’s birth, the Lord reaffirms his covenant promise of fruitfulness to Abram, Sarai and their descendants, renaming them Abraham and Sarah to signify his special call on their lives.


Gospel Reading            Mark 8: 31 - end

Jesus teaches his disciples about his forthcoming suffering and death. He rebukes Peter’s objections as opposing God’s purposes, and urges his followers to similarly yield their own lives in cross-carrying discipleship.


6.00pm             Choral Evensong

Readings: Genesis 12:1-9, Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-16
Hymns: 327, Psalm 135: 1-7, 626, 494


Prayer for the Week

Almighty God, by the prayer and discipline of Lent may we enter in to the mystery of Christ’s suffering, and by following in his Way come to share in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The people of Syria and Afghanistan in a world where revenge, violence and disrespect destroy their lives daily
• Hospital Chaplains, that they may be supported by others in their difficult and demanding role
• Young people for this area at university, especially those studying at Bucks University College.
• Residents of The Avenue (PR) and Oddley Lane (B)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
• Gordon Haynes; Christine; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Sarah and Matt; Sally Maddox; Emma, Matt and Olivia
• For the recently departed including: 
• Sylvia Jackson, Doreen Roberts, Marjorie Palmer
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
•  Leslie Morecraft, Chris Broadmeadow, Gladys Wallwork

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:

Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.       

Notices

Small group, BIG QUESTIONS,

Running weekly on a Friday from10 -11.30 am until March 23rd, everyone is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity. Topics will include ‘Who is Jesus’ and ‘how can I be sure of my Faith’. To book a place please contact either James or Alan Barnes (01844) 273390 alanazzsoul@aol.com


“The Lenten Messiah”, the Bethany House Group

This course is adapted from ‘Forty Days with the Messiah’ by David Winter, with music by Handel. It will take place on Wednesdays until 28th March 2012 at 76 Westmead from: 10.30 – 12.00 noon. You are welcome to some - or all of the meetings – and we look forward to your company. For further details please ring: Su Viney (275461), Jill Iredale (346488) or speak with James.


‘Living Lives of Integrity’

This is an evening course for anyone to come along to hear what various speakers have to say on variety of topics followed by time for questions and discussion. This will run on Tuesdays from 7.00 – 9.00pm at Costa Coffee, Princes Risborough. More information is available on the notice board.


Churchyard ‘spring’ tidy up

This was to take place on March 10th but has been postponed until later in the spring.


Church Concert with Princes Risborough Methodist Church Saturday 10th March 7.00pm

Tickets for the Concert Presentation by Rev David and Mrs Paula Jenkins are available from Pat Kimber (273942) and Rosemary Woodward-Court (344417).  It promises to be is an exciting evening of music, poetry, pictures and songs.  See the newsletter and posters for additional information.


March 12th at the Rectory ‘the group with no name’!

On Monday March 12th at 8 pm a new group is being set up to encourage people in their faith through friendship. This initial meeting will help shape when, where, what format and how frequently the group will meet. Please do come along or contact James for further details.


Annual Meetings, Friday March 16th at 8 pm

If you are coming along to the meeting please take a copy of the reports, accounts with you. Please make every effort to come along to this. We will be looking at ways we can ensure the parish continues to grow and everyone’s input will be very valuable. James


A ‘Pilgrim Tour’ of Westminster Abbey, Wednesday March 21st

This is now full but please do let me know if you would like to come on a future trip as I am creating a ‘reserve list’. If you are coming on this trip pass me a cheque of cash for £12 made payable to ‘PCC Monks Risborough’


A ‘Quiet Day’ for Holy Week, Saturday March 30th

On Saturday March 30th from 9.45 am to 4 pm there will be a ‘quiet day’ to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week. There will be short readings, music and reflections followed by time and space for your own thoughts and an opportunity to walk in the surrounding countryside. The day will conclude with a simple service of Holy Communion. The venue is Lee Common Methodist Chapel set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. The cost is £5 per person with a limited number of spaces available. Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel for navigation purposes is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. To book a place please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com (01844 275944)


Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

There is another opportunity to ‘be a pilgrim’ with the Bishop of Oxford from February 25th to March 6th 2013. This is a wonderful opportunity and leaflets can be found in the porch. James


Stop Press

Following the great success of the Flower Festival in 2010, another one on the theme of ‘Saints preserve us’ will take from May 17th to May 20th, 2013


Church Services – Your feedback is appreciated

The words that we use, the hymns/songs that we sing and the music that we listen to are all aids to help us draw closer to God.  As the choir develops and we look to enhance our worship, I would greatly value your feedback both positive and negative.  I am keen that our worship is both accessible and enriching as part of the Church of England. I look forward to hearing from you. James


Receiving Holy Communion

A couple of years ago there was concern about sharing the common cup at Holy Communion because of the risk of infection from ‘swine flu’. Please can I reassure people that any risk associated with this virus and Holy Communion has now passed. It is perfectly safe for people to drink from the chalice rather than follow the practice of the priest ‘intincting’ or dipping the wafer in to the wine on behalf of the communicant. There are of course times, e.g. when you have a cold, when it is best to ask the priest to intinct the wafer on your behalf, but wherever possible please can I encourage (but not compel) you to “drink this.in remembrance of me”. I realise that this may be of concern to some people so please feel free to chat with me further about this. James

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 4th March	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 5th March	8.00 pm Silent Prayer meeting (church hall)
Thurs 8th March	9.30am  Holy Communion 8.00pm  Fellowship AGM and talk about the Holy Land by Ann Tomkins preceded by Communion at 7.30am
Sat 10th March	7.00 pm  Concert (see notices)
Sun 11th March	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 12th March	8.00 pm ‘The group with no name’ at the Rectory (see notices)
Thurs 15th Mar	9.30am  Holy Communion
Friday 16th Mar	8.00pm  Annual meetings
Sun 18th March	8.00 am  Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00 am Mothering Sunday Service (no communion) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong