Pew Sheet 14th, 21st and 28th October 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 14th October 2012

19th Sunday after Trinity

10.00am   Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)

Hymns: 408, 733, 689                Psalm 90: 1-12
Communion: 297, 686, 455

First Reading: Job 42.1-6 & 10-end
Second Reading:  Hebrews 7: 23-end
Gospel Reading:  Mark 10: 46-end

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion

6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Joshua 5: 13 – 6:20; Matthew 11: 20 - end
Hymns:   691, Psalm 127, 310, 262

 

Sunday 21th October 2012

20th Sunday after Trinity

When James and John approached Jesus to request the best places in heaven, Jesus told them they did not know what they were asking.  As we approach our God today, let us ask God to make clear to us the implication of all our requests.

10.00am   Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)
Hymns: 551, 352, 631                Psalm 91: 9 - end
Communion: 168, 165, 938

First Reading: Isaiah: 53: 4 – end
Isaiah describes a suffering and wounded servant, later identified with the person of Jesus. 

Second Reading:  Hebrews 5: 1-10
The writer of the letter to the Hebrews acknowledges the suffering of Jesus and identifies Jesus as the perfect high priest, offering the sacrifice of himself to achieve eternal salvation for human beings. 


Gospel Reading:  Mark 10: 35 – 45
To the annoyance of the other disciples, James and John approach Jesus to request the best places in heaven for themselves.    

6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Joshua 14: 6-14; Matthew 12:1-21
Hymns:   115, Psalm 141, 169, 447

Prayer for the Week
 
Most glorious God, in Jesus you show us that your will is to save.  Grant to us your people the boldness to desire a place in your kingdom, the courage to drink the cup of suffering, and the grace to find in service the glory you promise.  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.

 

Sunday 28th October 2012

21st Sunday after Trinity
Simon and Jude, Apostles

We gather together to worship God and meet with the risen Jesus through word, sacrament and in each other.

10.00am   Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)

Hymns: 97, 114, 756                  Psalm 119; 89 - 96

Communion: 543, 615, 945

First Reading: Isaiah: 28: 14- 16

Second Reading:  Ephesians 2: 19 - end

Gospel Reading:  John 15: 17 - end

3:00pm   Owlswick Choral Evensong

Readings: Jeremiah 3: 11 – 18; Jude 1-4, 17 - end
Hymns:   337, Psalm 119:9-16, 391, 456, 244

Prayer for the Week
 
Almighty God, who built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone: so join us together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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:

• Those being confirmed or baptised in the coming weeks
• victims of abuse – sexual, emotional and mental – and that they may receive God’s healing
• peace and stability in the Middle East; that those in positions of power – political, military or economic – show integrity, fairness and compassion
• Providers of school dinners and food for our young people.
• Water companies, the service they provide all of us in this most basic resource. 
• The Princes Risborough Town Council, Community and Residents’ Associations.
• Residents of: (14/10) Kingsmead (MR), Centenary Cottages,  Chestnut Way (L) Chiltern Close (PR); (21/10) Peters Lane (MR), Forest Close and Gatensbury Place (PR); (28/10) Westfields (MR) Long Hide (PR) , Lower Icknield Way (L)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
  • (14/10) John Miller (21/10) Molly Crockett, Janet Myerson (28/10) Dorothy Lee, Annie Harris, Albert Lee

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

 

October Fellowship Walk – Change of Date
The walk will now take place on 30th Oct (Not 23rd)

Hody’s Charity: Grant for local students/apprentices
This grant is for students in Further or Higher Education or for apprentices who live in the parishes of St Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough or St Peter’s, Owlswick or who are on the electoral roll.  Please phone Rosemary for further details (344417).

Stewardship Initiative
If for any reason you did not receive a letter please accept my apologies and take a spare one from the box on the table towards the back of the church. James

Harvest Thanksgiving
Thank you to everyone who made the Harvest Festivals at St. Peter’s and St. Dunstan’s so successful. The flowers and decorations looked fantastic, both services were very well attended, the harvest lunch was enjoyed by over fifty people and over £500 and numerous goods have been sent off to the Whitechapel Mission for its work with homeless people.

Health and Safety Officer
To ensure that the church building and churchyard is kept well maintained for everyone to enjoy we need to appoint someone who will ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place. If you are interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James. In the meantime if you see something that is an obvious hazard please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

Event team leader
Rosemary will be stepping down at the end of the year from this position. Currently there are five other members of the team. We need to find someone who is willing to oversee this team so that we continue to put on our varied programme of activities which includes concerts, visits, the fete etc. If you are interested in finding out more please speak with James.

Stock up on your Christmas & General Greeting Cards
Leaflets to order these will be given out on October 14th with spares at the back of the church. The order form needs to be returned by October 28th to Sue Ingram, 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9DT (275287) with a cheque (payable to PCC Monks Risborough) or cash in-person. 30% of any purchase will be donated to this church. 

Volunteers Required - St. Dunstan’s churchyard leaf sweep and maintenance
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 3rd and Saturday December 1st we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. We hope you can make it. James

 

The Next Couple of Weeks 

 

Morning Prayer will resume on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s from Wednesday October 31st

Sun 14th Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 18th Oct	9.30am  Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Sat 20th Oct	2.30pm Visiting bell ringers
Sun 21st Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist with Rev Kevan Royle 6.00pm  Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman
Mon Oct 22nd	8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting in the church hall
Thurs 25th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sun 28th Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist with Canon Rev. Rob Brown 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong with Rev. Ivor Cornish
Tue 30th Oct	9.15am Fellowship Walk – from the lay-by
Thurs 1st Nov	9.30am  Healing and Holy Communion
Fri 2nd Nov	Noon Wedding
Sat 3rd Nov	9.30am Churchyard leaf sweep and tidy up (see notices)
Sun 4th Nov	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All age Family Eucharist and Baptisms 3.00pm  Time to Remember service
Mon 8th Nov	8 pm ‘Open House’ group at the Rectory
Thurs 8th Nov	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  Fellowship Meeting Jamie Carter “Queen Mary”
Sun 11th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am  Parish Eucharist Joint Service with Owlswick followed by a further Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 6.00pm  Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 7th October 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 7th October 2012

18th Sunday after Trinity
Harvest Festival

Our Lord Jesus Christ is crowned with glory and honour and he call us his brothers and sisters. He is with us now as we meet to praise God who created all things and who loves us beyond our understanding.

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

11.00am   All Age Family Service without Communion

Hymns: 719, 559, 558, 825, 900, 332
Anthem: The heavens sing praises to God
 
First Reading: Joel 2 21-27
Although most of this prophetic writing is of doom and ruin, the poetry also has its inspiring affirmation of God’s love, to be shown in abundant harvests that produce more than enough for all

Gospel Matthew: 6:25- 33
Jesus pronounces the natural world to be full of wonder, full of food and drink for its creatures and splendid to look at. We should praise God for his bounty, and try to set aside worries about our future.

6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Job 28: 1- 11, 2 Timothy 2: 1-7
Hymns:   184, Psalm 126, 350, 232


Prayer for the Week

Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Peace for the people of Syria and for greater stability in the Middle East 
• For all children and adults who are ‘missing’ and for those who work to find their whereabouts
• the work being carried out by the Church, charities, governments and individuals to end poverty
• All who package and safely contain our foodstuffs that they reach us uncontaminated.
• The Parish Council of Bledlow, Saunderton and Bledlow Ridge.
• Residents of: Chestnut Close (MR) Bell Land and Bell Street (PR)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
  • Ken Bradshaw, Ivy Davies, Joan Randall, Neil Radford

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

 

Hody’s Charity: Grant for local students/apprentices
This was founded by a rector of St Dunstan’s Church in 1706 and added to by his successor Dr Quarles.  It approves grants for students in Further or Higher Education or for apprentices who live in the parishes of St Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough or St Peter’s, Owlswick or who are on the electoral role.  Applicants must by under 21 year old at the time their first application and not more than 25 year old.  You are allowed to apply for a grant three times.  This is the time of year for applications.  Please phone Rosemary on 344417 if you think you are eligible.

The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning – Thanks
Thank you to all those who so generously supported and donated to my coffee morning.  We raised the fantastic amount of £285.00 which I have sent off to Macmillan Cancer Support.  THANK YOU.  June Timms

Small group BIG QUESTIONS
Taking place each Friday and running weekly up to October 12th, EVERYONE is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane, Monks Risborough from 10.00 to 11.30 to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity. Come with your doubts, your hopes and your questions. As part of an informal group we aim to answer those questions that we all struggle with from time to time. Each week will start with some refreshments followed by a DVD to stimulate discussion and a time for people to listen, ask questions and share their thoughts. Topics will include ‘Does God heal today’ and ‘what about the Church’. James

Stewardship Initiative
Despite the generosity of individuals in giving their time and money for the work of the church, and the holding of successful fund raising events such as the fete, the church is currently running at a loss. For example it costs about £200 per day to run St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s and in 2013 it is expected that at least an extra £20,000 will be required to repair the fabric of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s and to extend the churchyard. A letter was handed/posted out last week explaining the situation in more detail and how you can help. If for any reason you do not receive a letter please accept my apologies and take a spare one from the box on the table towards the back of the church. Can I stress that in all of this there is no need to panic, but that we do need think carefully about the giving of our time, money and skills to ensure that we sustain the vibrant Christian community that exists in the parish. James

Monks Monkeys – Piano/Keyboard Player required
Monks Monkeys meets each Thursday in the church hall during term time from 2.00 to 3.00pm for pre-school age children and their parents/carers. Whilst we can use CDs to sing songs it would be great to have ‘live’ music. We sing a mixture of Christian songs and nursery rhymes e.g. ‘My God is so big’ and ‘the wheels of the bus go round and round!’ If you are interested in helping out (or know of anyone who might) please let James know.

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
All meetings start at 8.00pm in the Church Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month unless otherwise stated. Husbands and friends are very welcome to these meetings. “Knit-ins” take place in the church hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00 pm. There is also a series of short walks that take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month starting in the lay-by at 9.15am. For more details please speak with Janet Griffin (274235)

Peter Woodward-Court’s trip to Ghana
In this month’s newsletter there is a summary of Peter’s fascinating and moving visit to Ghana as part of his training to be a doctor. If you would like further information about his trip together with some photographs please take one of the reports from the table near the south door.

Pewsheet for October 14th/21st/28th
Please note that the next edition of the pew sheet will cover three weeks. Space may therefore be limited and notices should be submitted earlier than usual.

A message from Rev. Denise Critchell (Lacey Green)
I have met so many of you in the streets and you have expressed your love, concern and told me of your prayers.  A humbly felt and great big thank you to you all for holding Norman and I in prayer over these past difficult months.  The Lord is great................He has been answering your prayers and we are glad and thankful to Him.

Fundraising Opportunity
We are taking advantage of a fundraising initiative with Phoenix Trading. This is your opportunity to stock up on Christmas and general greetings cards, whilst also raising much needed funds for St Dunstan's - 30% of any purchase will be donated to this church. Look out for the leaflets at the back of the church over the coming weeks. Any queries to Sue PR 275287

The Next Couple of Weeks  

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

Sun 7th Oct Harvest	8.00am  Holy Communion 11.00am  All Age Family Service without Communion followed by Harvest Festival Lunch 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 8th Oct	9.30am MR School Harvest Service
Thurs 11th Oct	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  Fellowship Evening; "Music from around the World" (see notices)
Fri 12th Oct	10.00am Small group BIG QUESTIONS (see notices)
Sun 14th Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 18th Oct	9.30am  Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pn  Monks Monkeys
Sat 20th Oct	2.30pm Visiting bell ringers
Sun 21st Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist with Rev Kevan Royle 6.00pm  Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman
Mon Oct 22nd	8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting in the church hall
Thurs 25th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Sun 28th Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist with Canon Rev. Rob Brown 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong with Re. Ivor Cornish

Pew Sheet 30th September 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 30th September 2012

17th Sunday after Trinity

We gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to worship him and to build one another up in faith.

10.00am   Parish Eucharist         (Addington Setting)
Hymns: 58 (verses 5-8), 144, 281
Psalm: 19:7- end
Communion: 484, 738, 457        
  
First Reading                Numbers 11: 4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Moses tires of the burden of leading the whining, complaining, ungrateful people; so God allows Moses to choose elders to help to share the responsibility.   

Second Reading           James 5:13 - end
James urges Christians to exercise their faith actively by praying in every situation, whether alone or with and for others.  Helping fellow Christians stay faithful is precious and significant ministry.

Gospel Reading             Mark 9: 38 - end
Jesus teaches that discipleship involves welcoming all who acknowledge the power of his name, and determinedly shunning any sin that threatens their own and other’s call to God’s Kingdom. 

6:00pm   Evensong
Readings: Exodus 24; Matthew 9: 1-13
Hymns:   161, Psalm 121, 412, 638

Prayer for the Week
Pour out your spirit, O God, over all the world to inspire every heart with knowledge and love of you.  Grant that we who confess Jesus as Lord may shun whatever is contrary to this faith and give witness to your love that has saved us in Christ, for he 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:

• All those involved in the appointment of a successor to Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury
• Those who are suffering as a result of the recent floods in this country
• All parents whose children are missing and for all children who suffer as a result of abuse or neglect
• The poorest nations of the world to be heard and to be given help to create a non polluting sustainable economy as a partner amongst the family of countries.
• The mission ministry and congregational life of Kimble Free Church.
• Preparations for next year’s Lighthouse including additional people to support/lead the site maintenance and craft tent teams, as well as a sponsor for the water used on site
• Residents of: Icknield Court Nursing Home (PR) and The Old School House (L)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
• The recently departed: Bill Thorne, Abigail Wright
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
  • Liana Lambell, Denis Cummings, Marjorie Bennett, Brian Frow, Carla Holland.

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
Taking place each Friday and running weekly up to October 12th, EVERYONE is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane, Monks Risborough from 10.00 to 11.30 to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity. Come with your doubts, your hopes and your questions. As part of an informal group we aim to answer those questions that we all struggle with from time to time. Each week will start with some refreshments followed by a DVD to stimulate discussion and a time for people to listen, ask questions and share their thoughts. Topics will include ‘Does God heal today’ and ‘what about the Church’. James

The Whitechapel Mission – Harvest Collection
As in previous years we are delighted to accept your donations for the work of the Whitechapel Mission at or before the Harvest Service on Sunday October 7th at 11 am at St. Dunstan’s. The Whitechapel Mission provides hot food and drink, showers, clothing, free toilets and the chance of a wash and brush-up to homeless people in London. To enable its work to continue please log on to their website www.whitechapelmission.org.uk, click on ‘donate’ and scroll down to ‘donations in kind’ for a list of the things most desperately needed. A list of urgently required items can also be found on the notice board in the porch. Thank you in anticipation of your help. James

Stewardship Initiative
Despite the generosity of individuals in giving their time and money for the work of the church, and the holding of successful fund raising events such as the fete, the church is currently running at a loss. For example it costs about £200 per day to run St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s and in 2013 it is expected that at least an extra £20,000 will be required to repair the fabric of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s and to extend the churchyard. At today’s service a letter will be handed out explaining the situation in more detail and how you can help. If for any reason you do not receive a letter please accept my apologies and take a spare one from the box on the table towards the back of the church. Can I stress that in all of this there is no need to panic, but that we do need think carefully about the giving of our time, money and skills to ensure that we sustain the vibrant Christian community that exists in the parish. James

Harvest Festival Lunch, October 7th
Following the 11 am Harvest Festival, at St Dunstan’s a Harvest lunch will be held in the Scout Hut in Courtmoor Close. Tickets are adults £5.00, first child (5 - 12 years) in a family £2.00, other children free, available from Rosemary Woodward-Court 01844 344417. If you are able to provide a pudding or help set up for this special occasion please sign the list in the porch.

Monks Monkeys – Piano/Keyboard Player required
Monks Monkeys meets each Thursday in the church hall during term time from 2.00 to 3.00pm for pre-school age children and their parents/carers. Whilst we can use CDs to sing songs it would be great to have ‘live’ music. We sing a mixture of Christian songs and nursery rhymes e.g. ‘My God is so big’ and ‘the wheels of the bus go round and round!’ If you are interested in helping out (or know of anyone who might) please let James know.

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
All meetings start at 8.00pm in the Church Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month unless otherwise stated. Husbands and friends are very welcome to these meetings. “Knit-ins” take place in the church hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00 pm. There is also a series of short walks that take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month starting in the lay-by at 9.15am. For more details please speak with Janet Griffin (274235)

The new October issue of the Door newspaper
This includes: a special start to the new school year; a Prayer Experience - report of this year's Festival of Prayer and an in depth reflection on the Jesus Prayer; London 2012: How was it for you - looking back on the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Plus - win a family Christmas activity book


Peter Woodward-Court’s trip to Ghana
In this month’s newsletter there is a summary of Peter’s fascinating and moving visit to Ghana as part of his training to be a doctor. If you would like further information about his trip together with some photographs please take one of the reports from the table near the south door.

 

The Next Couple of Weeks  

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

Sun 30th Sept	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 1st Oct	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 4th Oct	9.30am  Healing and Holy Communion 11.00am MR School Harvest Practice 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Fri 5th Oct	9.30am Harvest/wedding decorations  10.00am Small group BIG QUESTIONS (see notices)
Sat 6th Oct	2.00pm Wedding of Tom and Melanie
Sun 7th Oct Harvest	8.00am  Holy Communion 11.00am  All Age Family Service without Communion followed by Harvest Festival Lunch 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 8th Oct	9.30am MR School Harvest Service
Thurs 11th Oct	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  Fellowship Evening “Music from around the World" (see notices)
Fri 12th Oct	10.00am Small group BIG QUESTIONS (see notices)
Sun 14th Oct	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm  Choral Evensong