Pew Sheet 10th February 2013

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

Churchwardens: Rosemary Woodward-Court
01844 344417 & Sue Ingram 01844 275287

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 10th February 2013

Sunday Next Before Lent

We all have cause to rejoice today, no matter what our circumstances may be.  For, as Christians, we are taught that any suffering we endure pale into insignificance compared with the future glory that awaits us. So let us come together and praise our heavenly Father.  

10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 184, 494, 598
Psalm: 99
Communion: 472, 575, 927
Anthem: Light of the world.

First Reading                Exodus 34: 29-35
Moses has spent forty days and nights with God on Mount Sinai receiving the Law.  Now her returns to his people with God’s commandments     

Second Reading                       2 Corinthians 3:12 – 4:2
Paul has been arguing that the new covenant brought in by Christ supersedes the old Mosaic one and that the ministry of the Spirit has greater glory than that of the Law.   
  
Gospel Reading            Luke 9: 28- 36 [37 – 43a]
Jesus has been teaching his disciples that he must suffer, die and rise again.  Now some of them get a taste for the glory that will be Christ’s once his suffering is complete.
      
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

6:00pm   Choral Evensong (preacher Rev. Rose Williams)
Readings: Exodus 3: 1-6, John 12: 27 – 36a
Hymns: 367, Psalm 89: 1-8, 638, 585

Prayer for the Week
Most holy God, the earth if filled with your glory, and in your presence angels stand in awe.  Enlarge our vision that we may recognize your power at work in your Son and join the apostles and prophets as heralds of your saving word.  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.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The people of Syria, Mali, Iraq and other troubled areas of the world facing conflict and violence
• Those who work in our hospitals and health services following the report on Stafford Hospital this week
• Crownfield Industrial Estate, Ministry Wharf and other businesses and Industries in Saunderton.
• Those who lead and attend booster groups in the school holidays to assist children in catching up with their schooling.
• The plans to extend the churchyard at St. Dunstan’s and the carrying out of an archaeological dig 
• A new site team to help assemble and disassemble the facilities for Lighthouse
• Residents of: New Road, (PR), Westland Rd & Meadow Rise (LG)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Chris Pearson, Robert Foster, John Day, Jean Kingham

Please remember the charities that the parish supports, in particular this week: Tearfund
Working in partnership with Christian agencies and churches worldwide to tackle the causes and effects of poverty ;

Notices

New Church Electoral Roll
Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised. The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. Forms will need to be completed and returned by March 31st to the electoral roll officer Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough,  HP27 0JT. Forms are available in St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s. Thank you. James

‘Open House’ Monday February 11th at 8 pm
An opportunity open to everyone to discuss topical and faith issues at The Rectory, Mill Lane. James

New PCC and Deanery synod members required
The Church annual meetings take place on Monday April 22nd at 8.00. This is the time at which new members are elected on to the Parochial Church Council (PCC). If you are interested in becoming a member of the PCC or the Deanery Synod please speak with James to find out more.

Volunteers required - Events Team
As a church we run a variety of events over the year such as concerts, a summer fete, and cream teas. We already receive lots of offers of help to sell tickets, provide refreshments and run stalls which is greatly appreciated. We now need other people to help co-ordinate one event or more, working with an existing team of helpers. Without any commitment, if you think you might be able to help in this area there will be a meeting at The Rectory on Friday February 15th at 8 pm for those who are interested in getting involved. James

Double edition of the pew sheet
The next edition of the pew sheet will be a double edition covering February 17th and 24th. Space may be limited and notices may need to be submitted further in advance.

New Pew Sheet Editor required
We need to find someone to take over the production of the pew sheet. It takes about an hour week and basic computer skills are necessary. If you are interested in taking on this important role please speak to Susanne Dodds or James.

Lent:
The Bethany House Group is offering the latest York Course for Lent:  ‘Glimpses of God – Hope for Today’s World’. The five weekly sessions start on 20th February, at 76 Westmead from 10.30 – noon. All are welcome and the cost of the accompanying booklet is just £3.40.  Please ring either Su Viney on 275461 or Jill Iredale on 346488 so that these may be ordered for you.

Church Together in Risborough is organising an evening course for anyone to come along to called ‘Serving the Community’. This takes place from 7.00 – 9.00pmon Tuesday evenings at Costa Coffee, Princes Risborough. Each evening will begin with an opportunity to buy drinks and food, (served by Costa staff) followed by the following speakers and time for questions and discussion. Further details can be found on the outside notice board.

Dorchester Abbey
The theme of the Tree of Life is explored by the artist Caroline Meynell in a series of thirteen paintings. The exhibition provides a contemplative space within the Abbey during Lent, and is the focal point of a series of Sunday evening talks. For further details please see the notice board.
There are also details on the notice board of a course taking place in Chesham
Give thanks and celebrate the goods things in your life this Lent with Christian Aid's thought-provoking calendar.
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/lent-2013/count-your-blessings/resources.aspx

Women’s World Day of Prayer March 1st 11am
This takes place in St Theresa’s Church this year.  We need one more person to do a reading. If you would like to be involved please see Rosemary.


Grass Cutting
Summer may seem a long way off but we need to find additional people to help cut the grass in the churchyard. There are various plot sizes that people can volunteer for. It is a very rewarding role and many comments are received about how lovely the churchyard looks. If you have a few hours to spare every other week during the growing season please speak with James. 

32nd Amersham Millennium Lecture
This takes place on Tuesday 19th March 2013, 8.00 pm at St Michael and  All Angels, 70 Sycamore Rd, Amersham on the Hill, HP6 5DR, 01494 726680
office@stmichaelsamersham.org.uk. The talk is ‘‘On Not Being C S Lewis; The Imaginative Task of Apologetics’. Tickets available from above address, or on the door: £10, or concessions £7, to include wine/juice during the interval.

Confirmation
Confirmation is traditionally seen as an entry point to receive Holy Communion and/or point in which a person wishes to affirm their faith publicly. There are various services locally at which this can take place and a number of people have expressed an interest. If you and/or your child are interested in being confirmed please speak with James

 

The Next Few Weeks  

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s. There will be no morning prayer on Wednesday February 20th and Thursday February 21st.

Sun 10th Feb	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm   Choral Evensong
Mon 11th Feb	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Wed 13th Feb Ash Wednesday	2.30pm Monks Risborough School Service 8.00pm  Parish Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes
Thurs 14th Feb	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  Fellowship Meeting  Jill Carey “Peru”
Sun17th Feb	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 18th Feb	7.45 pm PCC Meeting
Wed 20th Feb	2.30pm  Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 21st Feb	9.30am  Holy Communion (Rev. Rose Williams)
Sun 24th Feb	10.00am  Parish Eucharist (Revs. Rose and Steve Williams) 3.00pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong (Rev. Rob Brown) 6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group (see James for details)