Pew Sheet 1st July and 8th July 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 on 8th July  before coming into Church for Communion

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

 

Sunday 1st July 2012

4th Sunday after Trinity

We are a community of faith, joined together by Jesus Christ in the joyful task of celebrating his good news.  Bring your cares to the one with the healing touch, and join with us in lifting your hearts in praise of the king of peace.

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am   All Age Family Service and Baptism of Eloise Taylor and Jamie Hind

Hymns: 108, 366, 305
Gradual:   Our God is a Great Big God (sheet)
Communion hymns: 555 (verse 3 only), 166, 285, 66

First Reading                Lamentations 3:22-33
A lamentation that sings of the pain and afflictions of life but tempers these with the fact of God’s endless love and a call to hope
    

Gospel Reading             Mark 5: 21-43
Two people approach Jesus for help: a synagogue leader and a sick woman. Both receive what they need. 

6.00pm             Choral Evensong
Readings: Jeremiah 11: 1-14; Romans 13:1-10
Hymns:   184, Psalm 53, 413, 350

Prayer for the Week

Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with your will that we may find all things restored in him our Saviour Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Sunday 8th July 2012

5th Sunday after Trinity

We come together to reaffirm our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, fully human and fully God, who knows and loves us. Let us worship God with thanksgiving and with joy.

10.00 am          Parish Eucharist (Rev Kevan Royle)
Mass Setting: Addington

Hymns: 716, 428, 205. Psalm: 123
Communion hymns: 554, 447, 924


First Reading                Ezekiel 2: 1-5
Ezekiel is sent to call Israel to repentance, even though the task is doomed to failure.      

Second Reading           2 Corinthians 12: 2-10

Paul reveals how he has come to accept his own weaknesses, knowing that Gods’ power is expressed through human weakness.     


Gospel Reading             Mark 6: 1-13
Jesus ministry is not welcomed in his home town where people know him too well, but the disciples have more success when they are sent out on his mission. 


11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion, BCP (Rev. Ivor Cornish)
Readings: 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10, Mark 6: 1-13

6.00pm Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)
Readings: Jeremiah 20: 1-11a; Romans 14:1-17
Hymns:   367, Psalm 64, 77, 537


Prayer for the Week

God of the prophets, in every age you send the work of truth, familiar yet new, a sign of contradiction.  Let us now be counted among those who lack faith, but give us the vision to see Christ in our midst and to welcome your saving word.  Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, 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:

• The General Synod of the Church of England meeting in York (July 6th – 10th)
• We give thanks for the benefits of new technologies and the way in which they have transformed our world.
• Those suffering as a result of further flooding in the North of England and Scotland.
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of Holy Trinity Church, Bledlow and St Mary’s Church Princes Risborough.
• Residents of Abbots Way &, Courtmoor Close (MR) Almond Way, Alscot Lane, Berndene Rise & Berryfield Rd (PR)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
• Gordon Haynes; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Sally Maddox;
• The recently departed: Ron Clack
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• (1/7) Edith Parsons, Poppy Vere, Sandy Bridger, Urania (Anna) Heath, Ethel Evans, Myra Woodruff, Eileen How.
  (8/7) Johnnie Wilkins, Don Williamson, Florence Roper, Flora Hartle, Dee Barnes.

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

 

A BIG Thank you
To all those who made cakes and scones and who spent many hours helping to serve cream teas during the weekends of Bucks Art Week.  Such unstinting giving of time, cooking and endless washing up was truly moving and made the excellent contribution of £550 to Church funds.  Thank you all so VERY MUCH!

Aug/September Newsletter Final Copy Date 10th July
We look forward to any items you may have – especially any continuation to our popular series “Monks Risborough Post WW2”.  Also a reminder that we welcome copies of the magazines of other churches which you may visit during the holiday and from which we get good ideas for the newsletter!  Copies as usual to
John McKay    john@jamckay.demon.co.uk
David Kemp      david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk

Fellowship Group 12th July 8.00pm Church Hall
Peggy Verrall will talk about “Balance Painting”. Husbands and friends are welcome.

Are you a night owl?
St. Dunstan’s needs to provide security cover for Lighthouse overnight on Sunday July 22nd from 10.30 pm to 7.30 am the following morning. The brief is to keep an eye on the marquee and the other equipment on site. Please can you let James know if you can help out.

Trip to Gloucester August 8th
We shall have a tour of the cathedral, with the opportunity of a canal trip and attending Evensong.  The price will be approx £22.  Let me know if you’d like to come.  Rosemary 344417

Joint Deanery Paralympics Free Event 29th Aug
Volunteers are needed to help with youngsters and the less able bodied.  If you would like to find out more about helping on the Organising Team please contact  Martin Khurt t. 01296 435546 or e. makhurt555@btinternet.com or if you would like to serve on a Volunteer Team please contact the Volunteers Coordinator: Dave Rollins t. 01296 429838 e. dave@avyfc.org.uk

Bucks County Show 30th Aug – Rest/Quiet Tent
The deanery would like to provide a marquee to provide a welcome, free refreshments and conversation.  Volunteers are needed to help in the tent, and distribute leaflets around the showground to publicise the space.  Please contact Revd Andrew Blyth, Area Dean of Aylesbury for more information on 01296 394906

Flower Festival 2013 – ‘Saints Preserve us’!
The revised date for this is June 28th to July 1st. This will be a fantastic celebration of floral displays depicting the history of the saints down the ages. More details to follow with plenty of opportunities for volunteers to help.

Our God is a great big God,
Our God is a great big God,
Our God is a great big God,
And he holds us in his hands. (Repeat)   

He's higher than a sky scraper
and he's deeper than a submarine.
He's wider than the universe
and beyond my wildest dreams.
And he's known me and he's loved me
since before the world began.
How wonderful to be a part of God's amazing plan.

 

The Next few weeks  

Morning Prayer takes place on Thursday July 5th, before reverting to its normal pattern of Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s from Wednesday July 11th.

Sunday 1st July	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms of Jamie Hind and Eloise Taylor 6.00pm  Choral Evensong 6.30pm  ‘Later’ youth group for 11-15 year olds, 26 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough
Thurs 5th July	9.30am  Healing and Holy Communion (Rev Serena Hutton) 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Fri 6th July	12.30 pm Lunchtime School concert
Sun 8th July	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (Rev. Kevan Royle) 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion (Rev Ivor Cornish) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)
Thurs 12th July	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Group (see notices)
Sun 15th July	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Wed 18th July	2.30 pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 19th July	9.30 am Holy Communion 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 21st July	4.00 pm Thanksgiving service
Sun 22nd July	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service, (Risborough Top School Field)

Pew Sheet 24th 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.

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.

 

Sunday 24th June 2012

Birth of John the Baptist

Let us praise God together as we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ the Messiah.

10.00 am          Parish Eucharist – Addington Setting
Preacher: Canon Robin Brown

Hymns: 70, 153, 19
Psalm: 85: 8-end
Communion hymns: 68, 289, 937

First Reading                Isaiah 40: 1-11
Ezekiel has just pronounced God’s message of judgement over the king of Judah, announcing that Babylon will soon conqueror his country.  But now the prophet uses a parable to offer some hope for the future. 


Second Reading           Acts 13: 14b – 26
Paul, speaking in the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia, reviews the history of Israel’s relationship to God, concluding with John the Baptist, the immediate forerunner of Jesus the Saviour.    
  

Gospel Reading             Luke 1: 57 – 66, 80
Paul shows how baptism into Jesus Christ brings unity between Jews and Gentiles. 



6.00pm             Choral Evensong, Owlswick
With singers from Germany: Klaus Holzweißig and Almuth Hoehnel


Readings: Malachi 4 Matthew 11: 2-19
Hymns:   461, Psalm 82, 353, 410, 436



Prayer for the Week


Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist         was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Saviour by the preaching of repentance: lead us to repent according to his preaching and, after his example, constantly to speak the truth, boldly to rebuke vice, and patiently to suffer for the truth’s sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Preparations for the Lighthouse Christian holiday week
• A quick peaceful solution to the rising protests in Egypt and the escalating violence in Syria
• Fair regulation of films and music; that artists may not be deprived of their fair reward through the piracy of technology.
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of The Chilterns Christian Fellowship.
• Residents of Wellington Ave (PR), Little Lane (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
• The recently departed: 
• Anne Corsham
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• Richard Millard, Dorothy Lockwood, Barbara Chalkley, Florence Fisher.

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

 

“Art at St Dunstans” Last Day Today
Thank you for having us back for Bucks Open Studios once again.  We have enjoyed welcoming old friends as well as new visitors. The cream teas offered by the ladies of the parish have made a visit particularly scrumptious! 

Cream Teas this afternoon 2.30 – 4.30pm
Last minute helpers and cakes very welcome!

Special Evensong at St. Peter’s, Owlswick, Tonight
We welcome back Karl and Almuth who are visiting this country from Germany. Last Advent they performed some pieces as part of the morning service at St. Dunstan’s. At evensong tonight at St. Peter’s, Owlswick they will sing ‘By thee with bliss’ from Haydn’s creation; Psalm 23 by Howard Goodall (the vicar of Dibley theme); ‘This is the day of God ‘ by Mendelssohn and a piece by Johann Eccard about John the Baptist. We hope you will be able to come along to enjoy these delightful musical additions to the usual Evensong service.

Monday June 25th ‘open house’, @ the Rectory
The next meeting will take place on Monday June 25th at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane. This informal 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.  
          
Small group BIG QUESTIONS, Fridays in June
Running on each Friday during June 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’. For more information please contact either James

Risborough Town Festival, Saturday July 14th
Risborough Town Festival has an urgent need for 4 pairs of volunteers to ‘man’ road closures on Saturday 14th July: 1 pair to 'man' the road closure near Radhuni in Church Street between 2:00 and 4:00 PM; 1 pair to 'man' the road closure in Duke Street near the Tesco roundabout between 2:00 and 4:00 PM; 1 pair to 'man' the road closure near Radhuni in Church Street between 4:00 and 6:00 PM; 1 pair to 'man' the road closure in Duke Street near the Tesco roundabout between 4:00 and 6:00 PM. If you are willing to assist, please contact George Leinweber by email gll17071950@btinternet.com or on 07895 030806. Thank you.

Are you a night owl?
St. Dunstan’s needs to provide security cover for Lighthouse overnight on Sunday July 22nd from 10.30 pm to 7.30 am the following morning. The brief is to keep an eye on the marquee and the other equipment on site. Please can you let James know if you’re able to help out in this way.

Trip to Gloucester August 8th
We shall have a tour of the cathedral, with the opportunity of a canal trip and attending Evensong.  The price will be approx £22.  Let me know if you’d like to come.  Rosemary 344417

Double edition of the pew sheet
The next edition of the pew sheet will be a double edition to cover July 1st/July 8th. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices as space 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

Sun 24th June	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (preacher: Canon Robin Brown) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong at Owlswick with singers from Germany (see notices)
Mon 25th June	Noon Funeral of Anne Corsham 8.00pm  ‘Open House’ at the Rectory (see notices)
Tue 26th June	9.15  Fellowship Walk (meet in lay-by)
Thurs 28th June	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys (in church)
Fri June 29th	10.00am Small group BIG QUESTIONS at the Rectory (see notices)
Sunday 1st July	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms of Jamie Hind and Eloise Taylor 6.00pm  Choral Evensong 6.30pm  ‘Later’ youth group for 11-15 year olds, 26 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough
Thurs 5th July	9.30am  Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Fri 6th July	Lunchtime School concert
Sun 8th July	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (Rev. Kevan Royle) 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion (Rev Ivor Cornish) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)

Pew Sheet17th 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.

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.

 

Sunday 17th June 2012

Second Sunday after Trinity

As the old hymn says, “Nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.” 

Today let us praise God for this marvellous hope.

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist – Lane Setting

Hymns: 754, 636, 409
Psalm: 92
Communion hymns: 77, 458, 165

First Reading                Ezekiel 17:22 - end
Ezekiel has just pronounced God’s message of judgement over the king of Judah, announcing that Babylon will soon conqueror his country.  But now the prophet uses a parable to offer some hope for the future.  

Second Reading           2 Corinthians 5: 6 -17
Paul reminds us that our bodies are only our temporary abode and that we can confidently face death because we will then be at home with the Lord.  
  

Gospel Reading             Mark 4:26 - 34
Jesus speaks about the kingdom of God through two parables.


6.00pm             Choral Evensong
Readings: Jeremiah 7: 1-16 Romans: 9 14 - 26
Hymns:   297, Psalm 39:1-8, 288, 245


Prayer for the Week

O God, at whose bidding the seed will sprout and the shoot will grow towards full stature, hear the prayer of your assembled people.  Make us trust in you hidden ways, that we may pray with confidence and wait for you kingdom now growing in our midst.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, 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:

• Those to be ordained priest or deacon this Petertide
• Peace and stability in countries such as Syria, Greece and Egypt
• Improved relationships between the media and political parties as the Leveson Inquiry continues
• The waste of people’s lives in the switching of manufacturing from one country to another and those who have been made unemployed through “downsizing”
• Those who are homeless or suffering from housing stress.  Those unable to afford housing in this area. 
• Residents of Park Street (PR),  Chapel Hill (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
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• Brian Gatensbury, Sir Patrick Astley-Cooper, Terry Bellamy, Gladys Collier, Evelyn Plater.

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

Thanks From Peter Woodward-Court
Last Sunday and again this week Peter has baked cakes to raise money for his trip to Ghana.  He is very grateful for the support of the congregation of St Dunstans.

Small group BIG QUESTIONS, Fridays in June
Running on each Friday during June 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’. For more information please contact either James

“Art at St Dunstans” 15-24th June
Thank you for having us back for Bucks Open Studios once again.  This year Art at St Dunstan's includes some old favourites (paintings and drawings, Shaker boxes and silver jewellery), alongside new and exciting ceramics, mosaics and woodturning.  The show runs until Sunday 24th June.  We look forward to welcoming old friends as well as new visitors and extend our invitation to each and every one of you.  If you have family or friends with an interest in art, please bring them along too.  The cream teas offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoon by the ladies of the parish make a weekend visit particularly scrumptious!  Christine Bass – co-ordinator

Cream Teas during Bucks Open Studios
We shall need a good number of helpers, scones and cakes on June 23rd and 24th between 2.30-4.30pm approx. These are happy occasions with the chance to welcome visitors to St Dunstan's. Please sign up in the porch if you can help in any way or phone Susanne Carr (346827).

Friday lunch party, June 22nd – Lighthouse 2012
Don’t miss the next Fundraising Event, which is on Friday 22th June, starting at 12 noon in The Oasis Centre, 9 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DE. A wonderful few hours, relaxing with excellent food and wine! All are most welcome!! There will be a Raffle. Lunch and drinks are all included in the price of only £20. Proceeds to LIGHTHOUSE Princes Risborough, so donations will be gratefully received if you can’t make the lunch! Tickets &/or Tables of 6 available now from Cathy Farquhar (01844 343226) or Elaine Hassall (01844 344998). Last chance today!

Special Evensong at St. Peter’s, Owlswick, June 24th
On June 24th we welcome back Karl and Almuth who are visiting this country from Germany. Last Advent they performed some pieces as part of the morning service at St. Dunstan’s. They will coming to the Evensong service at St. Peter’s, Owlswick on June 24th at 6 pm where they will sing ‘By thee with bliss’ from Haydn’s creation; Psalm 23 by Howard Goodall (the vicar of Dibley theme); ‘This is the day of God ‘ by Mendelssohn and a piece by Johann Eccard about John the Baptist. We hope you will be able to come along to enjoy these delightful musical additions to the usual Evensong service.

Monday June 25th ‘open house’, @ the Rectory
The next meeting will take place on Monday June 25th at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane. This informal 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.   
         
Trip to Gloucester August 8th
We shall have a tour of the cathedral, with the opportunity of a canal trip and attending Evensong.  The price will be approx £22.  Let me know if you’d like to come.  Rosemary 344417

Help required – 1 hour per week or month
One of the people I visit would greatly appreciate being taken out in a wheelchair to give her a change of scenery. If you feel you may be able to help out in this way, please let me know. James

Lighthouse Chairman’s Job Description
The present chairperson is serving her final year before standing down. The committee are hoping that someone from one of the local churches will come forward to fill the position. The full job description can be found on the notice board in the porch but I am sure that anyone who is interested in becoming more involved in the work of Lighthouse will be most welcome and the job tailored to suit that particular person’s time, skills and gifts. 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 17th June	Bucks Arts Week runs to June 24th 10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 18th June	International Picnic Day 8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 20th June	2.30 pm Friendship group service (church hall)
Thurs 21st June	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Sun 24th June	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (preacher: Canon Robin Brown) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong at Owlswick with singers from Germany (see notices)
Mon 25th June	8.00pm  ‘Open House’ at the Rectory (see notices)
Tue 26th June	9.15  Fellowship Walk (meet in lay-by)
Thurs 28th June	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sunday 1st July	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms of Jamie Hind and Eloise Taylor 6.00pm  Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 10th 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.

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

 

Sunday 10th June 2012

First Sunday after Trinity

We gather together as God’s people made alive in Christ Jesus.  Let us worship with grateful heats, allowing the Spirit to renew us on our journey towards our glorious heavenly home.

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist – Addington Setting

Hymns: 314, 470, 238
Psalm: 138
Communion hymns: 69, 347, 949

First Reading                Genesis: 3:8-15
The man and woman hide from God, who realises what they must have done. 


Second Reading           2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Amidst life’s troubles, Paul encourages Christians to set their hopes on their eternal heavenly home: God, who raised Jesus from the dead, will raise his people into his glorious presence. 


Gospel Reading             Mark 3:20 - end
Jesus refutes both his family’s desire to take him in hand and the religious authorities’ accusations that he is demon-possessed.  Those who attribute Jesus’ healing power to Satan rather than the Holy Spirit are rejecting God’s kingdom.

11.30 am           Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings:  Genesis: 3:8-15; Mark 3:20 - end

6.00pm             Choral Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 42: 5-12, Acts 14: 8-end
Hymns:   281, Psalm 1, 606, 208

Prayer for the Week
O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you,
mercifully accept our prayers, and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• the people of Syria, in the face of further appalling violence in that country
• the leaders of the European nations, as they continue to find a solution to the economic crisis
• Those affected by the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Edinburgh
• The Anglican Church in Burma
• The production of industrial goods, heavy duty and highly skilled engineering products.
• Local and regional Health Authorities.  Community Health Councils.  Hospital managers.
• Residents of Shortborough Ave (PR),  Cross Lane (B)  & Turnip End (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
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• Peter Anthony Lane, Gordon Marr, Joan Downes, Bob Boyce, Winifred Baily

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

Small group BIG QUESTIONS, Fridays in June
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’. For more information please contact either James or Alan Barnes (01844) 273390 alanazzsoul@aol.com


“Art at St Dunstans” 15-24th June
Thank you for having us back for Bucks Open Studios once again.  This year Art at St Dunstan's includes some old favourites (paintings and drawings, Shaker boxes and silver jewellery), alongside new and exciting ceramics, mosaics and woodturning.  The show runs from the Launch evening on Friday 15th June until Sunday 24th June.  Full details are in the flyers at the back of the church.  We look forward to welcoming old friends as well as new visitors and extend our invitation to each and every one of you.  If you have family or friends with an interest in art, please bring them along too.  The cream teas offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoon by the ladies of the parish make a weekend visit particularly scrumptious!  Christine Bass – co-ordinator


Cream Teas during Bucks Open Studios
We shall need a good number of helpers, scones and cakes on these dates: June 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th between 2.30-4.30pm approx. These are happy occasions with the chance to welcome visitors to St Dunstan's. Please sign up in the porch if you can help in any way or phone Rosemary (344417).

Friday lunch party, June 22nd – Lighthouse 2012
Don’t miss the next Fundraising Event, which is on Friday 22th June, starting at 12 noon in The Oasis Centre, 9 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DE. A wonderful few hours, relaxing with excellent food and wine! All are most welcome!! There will be a Raffle. Lunch and drinks are all included in the price of only £20. Proceeds to LIGHTHOUSE Princes Risborough, so donations will be gratefully received if you can’t make the lunch! Tickets &/or Tables of 6 available now from Cathy Farquhar (01844 343226) or Elaine Hassall (01844 344998)

Monday June 25th ‘open house’, @ the Rectory
The next meeting will take place on Monday June 25th at 8 pm at the Rectory at the top of Mill Lane. This informal 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.
             
Lighthouse Chairman’s Job Description
The present chairperson is serving her final year before standing down. The committee are hoping that someone from one of the local churches will come forward to fill the position. The full job description can be found below but I am sure that anyone who is interested in becoming more involved in the work of Lighthouse will be most welcome and the job tailored to suit that particular person’s time, skills and gifts. James

Chair committee meetings on a regular basis throughout the year. Attend CTR meeting to update on progress/previous year. Oversee writing of Newsletters (2-3 per year) usually by Vice-Chair. Overseeing role in relation to child protection and risk management
September: Chair AGM

November: Chair Budget meeting for following year

January: Contact Age Group Leaders and Co-ordinators of all activities to see if they will co-ordinate again. Contact Wycombe Youth for Christ re theme for the year

February-April: Ensure Admin have all they need to undertake Helpers & Children’s admin

May: Contact local schools re visits by Main stage team. Organise flyers to be taken to schools for distribution to children

June: Prepare Helpers Handbook. Ensure all Co-ordinators have necessary equipment: AGL’s: pens, pencils, workbooks: Sports: sports equipment to be borrowed: Site & Craft: order to be placed for consumables

July: Ensure Co-ordinators have online access to sort/contact their helpers. Run Briefing sessions. Ensure a Co-ordinator for each activity attends each Briefing session. Liaise with CTR re Commissioning Service & ‘Thought for the day’

Lighthouse Week

• Be on site during the week to deal with any problems arising
• Ensure all Co-ordinators and Helpers are happy!
• Issue Co-ordinators with ‘Helper appraisal forms’
• Be visible to parents & available for their queries/complaints
• Run morning briefing & afternoon debriefing sessions
• Liaise with local newspapers 

 

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 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 begins Saturday June 16th and runs to June 24th 10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 18th June	8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 20th June	2.30 pm Friendship group service (church hall)
Thurs 21st June	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Sun 24th June	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (preacher: Canon Robin Brown) 6.00pm  Choral Evensong at Owlswick with singers from Germany

Pew Sheet 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.

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

 

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:

 Queen Elizabeth as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee

• the people of Syria, in the face of the appalling violence in their country and for all children who are victims of war
• the leaders of the European nations, as they seek to deal with the continuing economic crisis
• Those living alone.  Risborough Good Neighbours, Risborough Carers. The Princes Centre
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of the Methodist Church in Princes Risborough
• 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
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
• 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

Diamond Jubilee Cream Teas and ‘Songs of Praise’,
Today 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

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
Thank you for having us back for Bucks Open Studios once again.  This year Art at St Dunstan's includes some old favourites (paintings and drawings, Shaker boxes and silver jewellery), alongside new and exciting ceramics, mosaics and woodturning.  The show runs from the Launch evening on Friday 15th June until Sunday 24th June.  Full details are in the flyers at the back of the church.  We look forward to welcoming old friends as well as new visitors and extend our invitation to each and every one of you.  If you have family or friends with an interest in art, please bring them along too.  The cream teas offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoon by the ladies of the parish make a weekend visit particularly scrumptious!  Christine Bass – co-ordinator

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 3rd June	8.00 am  Holy Communion, BCP 10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist 2.00 pm   Wedding 6.00 pm  ‘Diamond Jubilee’ Songs of Praise (with Cream teas at 4.30pm)
Thurs June 7th	9.30 am 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	9.30 am  Holy Communion 10.30 am Bucks Arts Week sets up 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys 8.00 pm 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 to June 24th 10.00 am  Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 18th June	8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 21st June	9.30 am  Holy Communion 2.00 pm  Monks Monkeys
Sun 24th June	10.00 am  Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm  Choral Evensong at Owlswick with singers from Germany