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