Sunday 27 May 2012

Pew Sheet 27th May and 3rd June 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.

On May 27th 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 27th May 2012

Pentecost

On this day of Pentecost, we give thanks for the power of God’s love, resting on each one of us. Come, Holy Spirit and set our hearts ablaze in wonder and worship!

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist – Addington Setting
Rt. Revd Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham

Hymns:             74, Psalm 104: 24-end, 137, 419
Communion      615, 245, 84,
Anthem:            Like the murmur of the dove’s song

First Reading                Ezekiel: 37:1-14
The Spirit of God breathes new life into those who have lost all hope, enabling them to hear God’s word and live.

Second Reading           Acts 2: 1-21
Joel’s prophecy helps Peter to understand the gifts of Pentecost: God’s Spirit empowers men and women to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations.

Gospel Reading            John 15: 26-27; 16: 4b-15
Jesus promises to send the Spirit of truth to all his followers, to help them interpret and apply his teaching in today’s world.

6.00 pm            Owlswick Village Songs of Praise
                            (preceded by cream teas at 4.30)

Prayer for the Week
Send down, O God, upon your people the flame of your Holy Spirit, and fill with the abundance of your sevenfold gift the Church you brought forth from your Son’s pierced side. May your life-giving Spirit lend fire to our words and strength to our witness. Send us forth to the nations of the world to proclaim with boldness your wondrous work of raising Christ to your right hand. We make our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unit of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday 3rd June 2012

Trinity Sunday

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory”, says Isaiah. We stand in the presence of the holy God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Come let us worship!

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist

Hymns: 676, 45, 509, 766
Communion 555 (verse 2 only), 856, 674, 575

First Reading                Isaiah: 6:1-8
In the presence of the holy God, Isaiah faces his own sinfulness; having been cleansed and forgiven he is then sent out in God’s name.

Gospel Reading            John 3: 1-17
Jesus tells Nicodemus that entry into the kingdom of God involves a new spiritual birth and a new life in him.

6.00pm             Jubilee Songs of Praise
(preceded by cream teas at 4.30)

Prayer for the Week
Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen

Your prayers are asked this week for:

the people of Egypt, who have been voting in the country's first free presidential elections
Queen and country as we move into the next phase of Diamond Jubilee celebrations
All who lead multinational corporations that they may be conscious of their responsibility as part of the international community for a right ordering of society.
Those living alone. Risborough Good Neighbours, Risborough Carers. The Princes Centre
Those who lead our church, for misters and clergy in the heavy burden of holding to the vision of Christ’s service.
Residents of Thame Rd and Walkers Road (L) Bledlow Road and Trout Hollow (Sa)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:

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

The recently departed:

Brenda Sibley

Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:

(27/5) Trevor Webb, Edith Morris, Frederick Moore and Jan Forrest.
(3/6) Barry Fisher, Raymond East, Enid Phillips and Keith Janes

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
The Church Housing Trust, dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.

Notices

Tuesday May 29th ‘open house’, @ the Rectory
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday May 29th at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane

Diamond Jubilee Exhibition Sat 2nd June
This is at Princes Risborough Baptist Church 10-5. Free entrance but donations to Lighthouse welcome, Refreshments available

Diamond Jubilee Concert – June 2nd 7.00pm
In St. Dunstans Church, a trio from the Royal College of Music perform Elgar, Haydn and Bach. Tickets from Rosemary 344417 with special discounts

Diamond Jubilee Cream Teas and ‘Songs of Praise’,
On Sunday June 3rd cream teas will be served from 4.30 and there will be a Songs of Praise’ service at 6 pm. Offers of help for making serving cakes/scones gratefully received by Rosemary (344417).

Small group BIG QUESTIONS, Friday June 8th
Running for four weeks from Friday June 8th from 10 -11.30 am, 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 ‘Why and how should I read the Bible’ and ‘who is the Holy Spirit’. To book a place please contact either James or Alan Barnes (01844) 273390 alanazzsoul@aol.com

June 8th ‘Stage Plus’
At 7.00pm the Stage Plus School of Performing Arts will be singing in St. Dunstan’s. Tickets are £5.00 for 12-65 year olds. Others are £2.50. There will be refreshments.

Bucks Open Studios “Art at St Dunstans” 15-24th June
There is something for everyone including paintings, drawings, reliefs, mosaics, woodcraft, woodturning ceramics and silver jewellery. Cream teas served on Sat and Sun afternoon.

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, but Thursday only week commencing May 28th

Sun 27th May Pentecost	10.00am Parish Eucharist with the Rt. Revd. Dr. Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham 6.00pm Owlswick Songs of Praise (with cream teas at 4.30pm) 6.30 pm ‘later’ youth group meets, see http://www.stdunstanschurch.com/laterevent.html for details
Tues 29th May	12.15 pm Funeral of Brenda Sibley at Amersham Crematorium 8.00 pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (see notices)
Thurs 31st May	9.30am Holy Communion with the Revd Nick Molony The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 2nd June	7.00pm Diamond Jubilee Concert (see notices)
Sun 3rd June	8.00am Holy Communion, BCP 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist 2.00pm Wedding 6.00pm ‘Diamond Jubilee’ Songs of Praise (with Cream teas at 4.30pm)
Thurs June 7th	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing (Corpus Christi) NO Monks Monkeys (half –term)
Fri June 8th	10.00 am ‘Small group’ BIG QUESTIONS at The Rectory 7.00 pm Performance by ‘Stage Plus’
Sat June 9th	Noon Wedding 2.00 pm Wedding
Sun June 10th	10.00 am Parish Eucharist 11.30 am Holy Communion (Owlswick) 6.00 pm Evensong
Mon June 11th	8.00 pm ‘Silent Prayer’ in the church hall
Thurs June 14th	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Bucks Arts Week sets up 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Group “The Fun of scuba Diving”
Fri June 15th	10.00am ‘Small group’ BIG QUESTIONS at The Rectory (see notices)
Sun 17th June	Bucks Arts Week runs until June 24th 10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong

Saturday 19 May 2012

Pew Sheet 20th May 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

All are welcome.

Sunday 20th May 2012

Seventh Sunday of Easter
St. Dunstan’s Patronal Festival

The theme of today’s worship is about building the Kingdom of God together

8.00 am Holy Communion, BCP

11.00 am All Age Family Service without Eucharist

Hymns: 332, 54, 825, 67 & St. Dunstan’s Hymn (in back of hymn book)

First Reading                Exodus 31:1-11
A story about building with Bezalel and Oholiab

Gospel Reading            Matthew 24: 42-46
Another story about building, this time with Jesus as the solid foundation

6.00pm             Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 61, Acts 1.1-11
Hymns: 375, Psalm 147:1-11, 374, 537

Prayer for the Week
Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the Glory of God the Father. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Economic and political stability in Greece and the European Union
The work of Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, Florence Nightingale House and MacMillan Nurses.
Those suffering from cancer and those who fear it.
Those who lead our church, for misters and clergy in the heavy burden of holding to the vision of Christ’s service.
Residents of Poppy Rd (PR) & Water Lane(Sp)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:

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

The recently departed:

Brenda Sibley

Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:

Monica Arnold, William Plater,

Notices

The “real” Time-Out for Parents Fri 25th May 8-10pm
Cheese and Wine with guest speaker Vicky Taylor at the Oasis Centre. Tickets £7.50 from Jane Blease 07853 961763 or 275822

Day of Pentecost, Sunday May 27th at 10.00 am
We welcome the Rt. Revd. Dr Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham, to preach and celebrate at the Parish Eucharist to mark this special occasion in the church’s year

Tuesday May 29th ‘open house’, @ the Rectory
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday May 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 and to look at topical issues. Please do come along or contact James for further details.

Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
At Princes Risborough Baptist Church on Saturday June 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm, there is an exhibition of royal memorabilia, souvenirs and commemoratives to celebrate this special occasion. Entrance is free but with donation to Lighthouse. Refreshments are also available.

Diamond Jubilee Concert – June 2nd 7.00pm
On Elgar’s birthday there will be music by him, along with pieces by Haydn and Brahms, performed by a trio from the Royal College of Music. This promises to be a scintillating performance. Tickets are £8 each; special deals apply if you buy more. There will be an opportunity to purchase a glass of wine/soft drink and of course there will be bunting and other Jubilee accoutrements. For tickets phone Rosemary on 344417.

Diamond Jubilee Cream Teas and ‘Songs of Praise’, Sunday June 3rd
Cream teas will be served from 4.30 pm followed by bell ringing immediately prior to a ‘Songs of Praise’ service at 6 pm. If you have any favourite hymns that you would like sung as part of this service, please let James know by TODAY. We shall need volunteers to make cakes/scones and to help serve them. If you can help, please let Rosemary know.

June 8th ‘Stage Plus’
At 7.00pm the Stage Plus School of Performing Arts will be singing in St. Dunstan’s .Tickets are £5.00 for 12-65 year olds. Others are £2.50. There will be refreshments.

Bucks Open Studios “Art at St Dunstans” 15-24th June
Offering something for everyone, our church opens its doors to host an exhibition of the work of nine local artists including four new members. There is something for everyone - including paintings, drawings, reliefs, mosaics, woodcraft, woodturning ceramics and silver jewellery. Delicious cream teas will be served on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Festival of Prayer
The Festival of Prayer 2012 is a day conference for those who would like to taste or delve deeper into different ways of praying. It builds on the success of the first Festival last year. It takes place on Saturday 7th July from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, nr Wheatley, Oxford OX44 9EX. A variety of workshops are available such as praying with icons and the Jesus Prayer. For full information and to book your place, look online at www.brfonline.org.uk/festival-of-prayer.

Risborough Youth Club
If you feel that you could offer some help, little of lots, whether it’s running around kicking a football or helping man the tuck shop occasionally, the Risborough Youth Club team would be very keen to hear from you. Training and CRB checking can be arranged and you would be guaranteed a varied and enjoyable few hours as and when you can spare. Visit our Facebook page, email risboroughyc@hotmail.com or telephone 01844 274595

A Portrait of Holland- Four Illustrated Talks
9.30 – 12.20 on 13th – 17th August, Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden. Artists discussed will be Vermeer, Rembrandt, Hals and many other masters of flowers, landscape, portraits, still life saucy interiors and much else. Susanne Carr will be what is called the “Facilitator” so it should be fun and funny. Book on 01296 383582

Risborough Rewards has been re-launched
This scheme benefits both the local community and will save you money at local shops. Please pick up a brown coloured leaflet for further details.

Triple edition of the Pewsheet Next week.
Please note that space for notices may be limited.

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, but Thursday only week commencing May 28th

Sun 20th May	8.00am Holy Communion, BCP 11.00am All Age Family Service without Communion followed by Patronal Festival Pig Roast 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Tue 22nd May	9.15am Fellowship Walk from the lay-by
Thurs 24th May	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in Church)
Fri 25th May	12.30pm Memorial service and committal of Betty Newport
Sat 26th May	2.30pm Wedding
Sun 27th May Pentecost	10.00am Parish Eucharist with the Rt. Revd. Dr. Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham 6.00pm Owlswick Songs of Praise (with Cream teas at 4.30pm) 6.30 pm ‘later’ youth group meets, see http://www.stdunstanschurch.com/laterevent.html for details
Tues 29th May	12.15 pm Funeral of Brenda Sibley at Amersham Crematorium 8.00 pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (see notices)
Thurs 31st May	9.30am Holy Communion with the Revd Nick Molony The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 2nd June	7.00pm Diamond Jubilee Concert (see notices)
Sun 3rd June	8.00am Holy Communion, BCP 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist 2.00pm Wedding 6.00pm ‘Diamond Jubilee’ Songs of Praise (with Cream teas at 4.30pm)
Thurs June 7th	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing (Corpus Christi)
Sat June 8th	7.00pm Performance by ‘Stage Plus’ (see notices)
Sat June 9th	Noon Wedding 2.00pm Wedding
Sun June 10th	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Holy Communion (Owlswick) 6.00pm Evensong

Friday 11 May 2012

Pew Sheet 13th May 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

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 13th May 2012

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Jesus said: “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” In this Eucharist we recognise his presence in the bead and wine, and as his friends, we obey his command to “do this in remembrance.”.

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane Setting)

Hymns

Introit: 114
Psalm: 98
Offertory: 503
Communion: 64, 625, 948
Anthem: Christ the Lord is risen again
Recessional: 16#

First Reading                Acts: 10: 44 - end
The Holy Spirit falls on the Gentiles who have heard Peter preach in Caesarea. Peter sees this as a sign that all who believe in Jesus may be baptised into the faith.

Second Reading           1 John 5: 1-6
John meditates on the love of God and the response of faith as testified by the Spirit that leads to “the victory that overcomes the world”.

Gospel Reading            John 15: 9 - 17
Jesus speaks to his disciples not as servants but as friends. They are to abide in his love and obey his command to love one another.

11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion and Baptism of Harry Davison
Readings: Acts 10:44-end, John 15:9-17

6.00pm             Christian Aid Service, at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough

Prayer for the Week
God of all nations, in the gift of your Son you have embraced the world with a love that takes away our sin and bestows perfect joy. Grant to all who have been reborn in baptism fidelity in serving you and generosity in loving one another. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead, 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:

An end to the economic difficulties in Greece and other European countries
UNICEF’s global ambassadors, those who through their leadership encourage others to care for the world’s children.
The work of Christian Aid and for those living in poverty
Wycombe General Hospital. Doctors, nurses, other staff and patients.
Residents of The Old Garden Centre (PR) Flowers Bottom Lane & Lily Bottom Lane (Sp)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:

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

The recently departed:

Sid Howard

Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:

Enid Menzies, Norah Cockcroft, Gladys Lemon

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

May 19th Churchyard ‘tidy up’, 9.30 am

Patronal Festival Pig Roast, Sunday May 20th

Just ordinary men

Day of Pentecost, Sunday May 27th at 10.00 am

Cream Teas and Songs of Praise Services at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick May 27th

from 4.30 pm

at 6 pm

If you have any favourite hymns that you would like sung as part of this service, please let James know.

Diamond Jubilee Exhibition

Diamond Jubilee Concert – June 2nd 7.00pm

Diamond Jubilee Cream Teas and ‘Songs of Praise’, Sunday June 3rd

from 4.30 pm

at 6 pm

If you have any favourite hymns that you would like sung as part of this service, please let James know.

Festival of Prayer

www.brfonline.org.uk/festival-of-prayer

Risborough Youth Club

risboroughyc@hotmail.com

A Portrait of Holland- Four Illustrated Talks

Risborough Rewards has been re-launched

The Next couple of weeks

Sun 13th May	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Holy Communion (BCP), and Baptism, Owlswick 6.00pm ‘Christian Aid’ service at St. Mary’s
Mon 14th May	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 17th May Ascension Day	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 2.30pm Monks Risborough School Service
Sat 19th May	9.30am Churchyard ‘tidy up’ (see notices) 3.00pm Baptism service (Romanian Orthodox Church)
Sun 20th May	8.00am Holy Communion, BCP 11.00am All Age Family Service without Communion followed by Patronal Festival Pig Roast 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 24th May	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in Church)
Sat 26th May	2.30pm Wedding
Sun 27th May Pentecost	10.00am Parish Eucharist with the Rt. Revd. Dr. Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham 6.00pm Owlswick Songs of Praise (with Cream teas at 4.30pm)

Friday 4 May 2012

Pew Sheet 6th May 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

All are welcome.

Sunday 6th May 2012

Fifth Sunday of Easter

We come into the presence of God, the source of all our light and life. Like branches of the vine, may we draw our strength and nourishment from him, and worship him with glad and thankful hearts

8.00 am Holy Communion, BCP
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Isla Mackellar

Hymns

Introit: 305
Gradual: 332
Offertory: 525
Communion: 47, 590, 88, 386
Recessional: 503

First Reading                1 John 4: 7 - end
The distinguishing characteristic of those born of God will be the love they have for one another. To love God alone is not enough: believers must also love their brothers and sisters.

Gospel Reading            John 15: 1 - 8
Jesus describes himself to his disciples as the true vine, and urges them to remain in him as the branches remain in the vine. Just as the branches need to remain in the vine if they are to be fruitful, so the disciples need to remain – abide – in Jesus’ love.

6.00pm             Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)
Readings: Isaiah 60: 1 - 14, Revelation 3: 1 – 13
Hymns: 580, Psalm 96 v 1-9, 186, 718

Prayer for the Week
Risen Christ, Your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

The members of the General Synod and equivalent denominational bodies in the other churches in Britain.

those who have been elected to new responsibilities in the elections held this week
people who are suffering the effects of the heavy rainfall last month, and subsequent flooding
Dentists, Physiotherapists, chiropodists and other health practitioners.
Residents of The Crescent (PR), Church End and Lyde End (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, Isabel

The recently departed:
- Sidney Howard
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
- Elizabeth McGown, Madeleine Cleaver

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

Newsletter Copy Date – 10th May
We look forward to receiving your contributions. As in previous years, we would very much welcome copies of other churches’ magazines if you happen to pick them up during the coming holiday season. Many thanks.
John McKay (john@jamckay.demon.co.uk) or
David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk)

Fellowship Meeting 10th May 8.00pm Church Hall
“Airbrushing the Royals” with Suzanne Carr. Husbands and friends are welcome.

May 19th Churchyard ‘tidy up’, 9.30 am
Please come along with your gardening tools to help trim edges, do some light tree work, clear weeds from off the church building etc. James

Patronal Festival Pig Roast, Sunday May 20th
As part of this special day when we remember the life of St. Dunstan, a pig roast will be held at about noon (following on from the main Sunday service which begins at the later time of 11 am). Tickets are £7 per adult, £3 for the first child in a family with other children from the same family going free. Tickets are available from Rosemary (344417). To ensure this event is as successful as always we ask for your support again with the provision of Salads and Desserts. Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you are willing to provide a Salad and/or Dessert. Many thanks, Jane Gibbons.

Just ordinary men
A new drama (first performed last October): Jesus was crucified, but what happened next? Follow His disciples from Easter to Pentecost, through seven weeks that changed the world! 3 pm on Sunday 20th May 2012 in St Mary's Church. Tickets @ £7 from Michael - 275192.

Day of Pentecost, Sunday May 27th at 10.00 am
We welcome the Rt. Revd. Dr Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham, to preach and celebrate at the Parish Eucharist to mark this special occasion in the church’s year.

Cream Teas and Songs of Praise Services at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick May 27th
Cream teas will be served from 4.30 pm followed by a ‘Songs of Praise’ service at 6 pm. If you have any favourite hymns that you would like sung as part of this service, please let James know.

Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
At Princes Risborough Baptist Church on Saturday June 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm, there is an exhibition of royal memorabilia, souvenirs and commemoratives to celebrate this special occasion. Entrance is free but with donation to Lighthouse. Refreshments are also available.

Diamond Jubilee Concert – June 2nd 7.00pm
On Elgar’s birthday there will be music from him, along with pieces by Haydn and Brahms, performed by a trio from the Royal College of Music. This promises to be a scintillating performance. Tickets are £8 each, £12 for two or £16 for three. There will be an opportunity to purchase a glass of wine/soft drink and of course there will be bunting and other Jubilee accoutrements. For tickets phone Rosemary on 344417.

Diamond Jubilee Cream Teas and ‘Songs of Praise’, Sunday June 3rd
Cream teas will be served from 4.30 pm followed by bell ringing immediately prior to a ‘Songs of Praise’ service at 6 pm. If you have any favourite hymns that you would like sung as part of this service, please let James know.

Festival of Prayer
The Festival of Prayer 2012 is a day conference for those who would like to taste or delve deeper into different ways of praying. It builds on the success of the first Festival last year. It takes place on Saturday 7th July from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, nr Wheatley, Oxford OX44 9EX. A variety of workshops are available such as praying with icons and the Jesus Prayer. For full information and to book your place, look online at www.brfonline.org.uk/festival-of-prayer.

A Portrait of Holland- Four Illustrated Talks
9.30 – 12.20 on 13th – 17th August, Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden. Artists discussed will be Vermeer, Rembrandt, Hals and many other masters of flowers, landscape, portraits, still life saucy interiors and much else. Susanne Carr will be what is called the “Facilitator” so it should be fun and funny. Book on 01296 383582.

Rota Opportunity- Sound System
Is anyone willing to be part of a “loose” rota of people operating the sound system, please let James or Rosemary Know (It’s really not very tricky as even I can generally manage it! Rosemary).

Lifts to church
I am looking to build up a small team of people who are willing to give people a lift to and/or from church on an occasional or regular basis. If you think you might be able to help out, please can you let me know? 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 6th May	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism 6.00pm Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman 6.00pm Confirmation service at St. Mary’s, Amersham
Wed 9th May	Noon Interment of ashes (Vi Broderick)
Thurs 10th May	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Meeting – ‘Airbrushing the Royals’ with Susanne Carr (see notice)
Sun 13th May	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Holy Communion (BCP), and Baptism, Owlswick 6.00pm ‘Christian Aid’ service at St. Mary’s
Mon 14th May	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 17th May Ascension Day	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 19th May	9.30 am Churchyard ‘tidy up’ (see notices)
Sun 20th May	8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am All Age Family Service without Communion followed by Patronal Festival Pig Roast 6.00pm Choral Evensong

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Sunday 27 May 2012

Pew Sheet 27th May and 3rd June 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough & St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Sunday 27th May 2012

On this day of Pentecost, we give thanks for the power of God’s love, resting on each one of us. Come, Holy Spirit and set our hearts ablaze in wonder and worship!

Sunday 3rd June 2012

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory”, says Isaiah. We stand in the presence of the holy God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Come let us worship!

Hymns: 676, 45, 509, 766 Communion 555 (verse 2 only), 856, 674, 575

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next couple of weeks

Saturday 19 May 2012

Pew Sheet 20th May 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough & St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Sunday 20th May 2012

The theme of today’s worship is about building the Kingdom of God together

Hymns: 332, 54, 825, 67 & St. Dunstan’s Hymn (in back of hymn book)

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next couple of weeks

Friday 11 May 2012

Pew Sheet 13th May 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough & St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Sunday 13th May 2012

Jesus said: “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” In this Eucharist we recognise his presence in the bead and wine, and as his friends, we obey his command to “do this in remembrance.”.

Hymns

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next couple of weeks

Friday 4 May 2012

Pew Sheet 6th May 2012

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough & St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Sunday 6th May 2012

We come into the presence of God, the source of all our light and life. Like branches of the vine, may we draw our strength and nourishment from him, and worship him with glad and thankful hearts

Hymns

Your prayers are asked this week for:

The members of the General Synod and equivalent denominational bodies in the other churches in Britain.

Notices

The Next couple of weeks

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Hymns: 676, 45, 509, 766
Communion 555 (verse 2 only), 856, 674, 575

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick