Pew Sheet 13th May 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 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
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 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, £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.

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.


 

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 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)