Pew Sheet 31st March 2013 and 7th April 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.

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

 

Sunday 31st March 2013

Easter Sunday

On this Easter day we gather together to worship the risen Lord.  Alleluia!  Christ is risen! 

6.00 am            CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross
8.00am             Holy Communion
10.00am           All Age Family Eucharist
(with Easter egg hunt for children)

Hymns: 348, 8, 305, 47, 672
Anthem: Now the green blade rises
Communion: 285, 67, 555, 674

First Reading                Acts 10: 34 - 43
Peter witnesses before Cornelius the Roman centurion.  He speaks of the anointing, ministry and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and concludes with examples of all who have seen and heard the resurrected Lord.       


The Gospel Reading      John 20: 1-18
Mary Magdalene is the first to discover the empty tomb and she tells the other disciples.  When she meets the risen Christ, she does not recognise her Lord, until he calls her by name.    
 
Readings: Isaiah 43: 1-21; John 20: 19 - 23
Hymns: 637, Psalm 105:1-8, 754, 253

Prayer for the Week
Glory of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Sunday 7th April 2013

Second Sunday of Easter

The risen Jesus has promised to be with his people always.  As we gather in this name, we offer him our worship, confident of his presence. 

8.00am             Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am           All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Isla Watkins

Hymns: 413, ‘big, big, big’, 305, 766
Communion: 47, 411, 437, 386

First Reading     Acts  5: 27 - 32
Peter and his fellow apostles account for their defiance of the Sanhedrin’s injunction against their proclaiming of Jesus as Lord: as witnesses to Christ’s resurrection, they obey God by declaring the truth.       

The Gospel Reading      John 20: 19 - end
The resurrected Jesus appears twice to his disciples, bringing them peace and joy.  On his second appearance he resolved the doubts of Thomas, the disciple previously absent, and blesses those who believe without having physically seen him.
      
6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 52:13 - 53: 12; Luke 24: 13-35
Hymns: 667, Psalm 16, 369, 84

Prayer for the Week
Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace to the glory of God the Father.  Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Those affected by the recent wintry weather especially farmers and those without heat or power.
• The archaeological dig and plans to extend the churchyard at St. Dunstan’s
• The example of religious communities who challenge our materialism by service of the work of God.
• Princes Risborough Cricket and Tennis Clubs and Horsenden Tennis Club
• The Parish Council of Bledlow, Saunderton and Bledlow Ridge. Bledlow Cricket Club and Bledlow Reading Group
• Residents of: (31/3) Homes and families of those belonging to our churches living outside the Team. (7/4) Chestnut Close (MR), Bell Lane and Bell St (PR)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, Marion Mullens
• The recently departed: Marjorie Browne
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • (31/3) Kathleen Haines, John Newport, Eric Nish, Peter Lockwood, Elena Ghiraldello (7/4) Ruth Reynolds, Tilde Bradley, Cheryl Hughes, Stan Rogers, Joan Minns, Chrissie Hollingdale, Rose Edwards, Alice Patient.

Please remember the charities that the parish 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

New Collection Bags
Following a recent discussion at the PCC a generous donation has been made of four new collecting bags that we can use alongside our existing bags. The new bags have a wider aperture for gift aid envelopes.

Funeral of Marjorie Browne
This will take place at St. Dunstan’s at 2.30 pm on Friday April 5th.The family are preparing a tribute about Marjorie and people are very welcome to forward on their memories of Marjorie that can then be included in the tribute. These should be sent by TODAY to David Browne at 4 Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW or dbrowne28@btinternet.com
 
Soup, Glorious Soup!
We raised £111 for Christian Aid at our Soup Lunch.  This could fund a bicycle in Sierra Leone, for human rights monitors to reach communities there, for materials to construct three emergency shelters in India, for two courses of antibiotics in Gaza and for a set of farming equipment in Zimbabwe.  Thank you to our lovely soup-makers and to every body who came along.

Altar Server(s) required
We are very fortunate that Sheila is here for most weeks of the year but occasionally she is away and therefore it would be good to recruit one or more extra people to fulfil this role. If any adults or children would like to know more about what’s involved please speak with either James or Sheila.

Fellowship Meeting 11th April 8.00pm – Church Hall
Pat Trunkfield will discuss Spring Flower Arranging.  Husbands and Friends welcome.

The organ is being cleaned
If everything falls in to place then we hope to have the organ cleaned beginning on Monday April 15th. This will mean for the services on Sunday April 21st the Clavinova will be used.  This is the first time that the organ will have been cleaned for about 15 years and we should benefit from a better sound after it has been done.

Spring Concert, Saturday April 20th 7.00 pm
The musicians from the Trio D’Hiver are back by demand playing a popular programme of classical music including pieces by Beethoven and Dvorak. Tickets are £8.00 (special deals apply) from Pat Kimber Tel 273942 or David Shuttle in Princes Risborough.

Annual Meetings April 23rd at 8 pm
Reports will be available for the annual meeting from  April 7th from the church. Please make every effort to attend this meeting. As well as a presentation on the archaeological dig and churchyard extension there will be an initial conversation about how we continue to grow as a church bearing in mind the allocation of clergy to the Risborough Team in the future.

Thousands of Plants Required
Please can people take cuttings, plant seeds or donate plants for the Flower Festival at the end of June.  If you need greenhouse space this can be arranged. Further details from Noel Murtagh (01844) 344088.

The Next Few Weeks  

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s. Please note there will no morning prayer from Monday April 8th up to and including Wednesday April 17th

Sun 31st Mar Easter Sunday	6.00am  CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross 8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All age Family Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 4th Apr	9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
Fri 5th Apr	2.30pm Funeral of Marjorie Browne
Sat 6th Apr	2.30pm Wedding
Sun 7th Apr	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Isla Watkins 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 11th Apr	9.30am  Holy Communion with Rev. Rose Williams 8.00pm  Fellowship Meeting (see notices)
Sun 14th Apr	10.00am  Parish Eucharist with Rev. Steve Williams 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion with Rev. Ivor Cornish 6.00pm  Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman
Wed 17th Apr	2.30pm Friendship Group
Thurs 18th Apr	9.30am  Holy Communion 10.30am Bucks Artists meeting in church 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 20th Apr	7.00pm  Spring Concert (see notices)
Sun 21st Apr	10.00am  Parish Eucharist Noon Blessing & Naming Service 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 22nd Apr	8.00pm  APCM (see notices)
Thurs 25th Apr	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 28th Apr	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Team Swap - Rev Jennifer Locke from Bledlow) 6.00pm Choral Evensong Owlswick

Pew Sheet 24th March 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 24th March 2013

Palm Sunday

On this Palm Sunday, we welcome Jesus with loud hosannas and lay our hearts before him. May our worship today prepare us to receive the lessons of Holy Week.  

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (starting in the lay-by) Merbecke Setting
Procession:  905
Hymns:  14, 931, 583, 258
Psalm: 31:10-20
Communion: 649, 610, 342

First Reading                Isaiah 50:4 – 9a
Isaiah’s suffering servant listened to God and, as the model disciple, he obediently taught others, whatever it took.  Innocent of any crime, he looked beyond his unjust punishment to vindication by God.       

Second Reading            Philippians 2:5 - 11
Paul cited this early Christian hymn to teach us about humility: Jesus, suffering servant and obedient slave, humbly accepted his destiny to die as a human in order to bring all people to God.   
  
The Passion Narrative    Luke 22:14 – 23: end
Some Lucan details stand out. Jesus asked God to forgive his persecutors, just as he had taught others to forgive.  Not only Pilate, but Herod and the centurion found him innocent.  Like the penitent thief, the distressed crowds began to recognise him and a spectacle became a life-changing learning experience. 
      
3:00pm   Owlswick Choral Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Luke 20: 9-19
Hymns: 439, Psalm 69:1-10, 95, 445, 379

Prayer for the Week
God of eternal glory, you anointed Jesus your servant to bear our sins, to encourage the weary, to raise up and restore the fallen.  Keep before our eyes the splendour of the paschal mystery of Christ, and, by our sharing in the passion and resurrection, seal our lives with the victorious sign of his obedience and exaltation.  We ask this through Christ, our liberator from sin, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Sprit, holy and mighty God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

•  The people and government of Cyprus during the current financial crisis
• Those affected by heavy snow and flooding
• Church leaders, in particular Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis I
• Those who offer free legal assistance and advice for those most vulnerable in our society, especially for the work of the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
• The archaeological dig and plans to extend the churchyard at St. Dunstan’s
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of The Chiltern Christian Fellowship
• Residents of: Wellington Ave (PR), Little Lane (Sa)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, Marion Mullens
• The recently departed: Marjorie Browne
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Minnie Greig, Nikki and Robin Claye, Ida Ashby, Brian Copcutt, Peter Frith, Michael Wright, Francis Butt

Please remember the charities that the parish supports, in particular this week: The Church Housing Trust
Dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.   

Notices

Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one
If you would like to take part please write legibly your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the clipboard near the door. If you would like to make a donation please put the contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on the envelope, write your name & address on it if you are a taxpayer and put it in the wooden chest on the pillar or hand to Rev James Tomkins.

Easter Cross
To celebrate Easter Day we are making an Easter Cross out of flowers. At the 10 am service everyone is invited to bring flowers to stick in to and decorate the Cross that will have been made. A picture of such a Cross can be found on the notice board in the porch. Torie Collinge and Gwen Miles.

Electoral Roll
Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised. 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.

Funeral of Marjorie Browne
This will take place at St. Dunstan’s at 2.30 pm on Friday April 5th.The family are preparing a tribute about Marjorie and people are very welcome to forward on their memories of Marjorie that can then be included in the tribute. These should be sent by March 31st to David Browne at 4 Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BW or dbrowne28@btinternet.com
 
Altar Server(s) required
We are very fortunate that Sheila is here for most weeks of the year but occasionally she is away and therefore it would be good to recruit one or more extra people to fulfil this role. If any adults or children would like to know more about what’s involved please speak with either James or Sheila.

Fellowship Meeting 11th April 8.00pm – Church Hall
Pat Trunkfield will discuss Spring Flower Arranging.  Husbands and Friends welcome.

Spring Concert, Saturday April 20th 7.00 pm
The musicians from the Trio D’Hiver are back by demand playing a popular programme of classical music including pieces by Beethoven and Dvorak. Tickets are £8.00 (special deals apply) from Pat Kimber Tel 273942 or David Shuttle in Princes Risborough.

Sidespersons (welcomers)
We are very fortunate to have a group of people who help to welcome people to services. If you would like your name to be included as part of this group of people please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

Open House’ at The Rectory, Mill Lane
Every six weeks or so people meet as part of an informal group to encourage people in their faith through friendship and by looking at topical issues. A short DVD is shown at the beginning of the evening to start the discussions off. The meetings are held on different evenings of the week over the year so that everyone has the opportunity to participate. The next meetings will be on Thursday April 25th and Monday June 3rd at 8 pm to which everyone is welcome.

The Next Few Weeks  

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

Sun 24th March Palm Sunday Start of Holy Week	10.00am  Parish Eucharist and procession of palms (starts in lay-by) 3.00pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 25th Mar	8.00pm  Stations of the Cross
Tue 26th Mar	9.15am  Fellowship Walk (meet in lay-by) 8.00pm  Compline (night prayer)
Wed 27th Mar	8.00pm Compline (night prayer)
Thurs 28th Mar Maundy Thursday	9.30am  Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church) 8.00pm  Parish Eucharist Washing of hands, Stripping of the Altar and Vigil
Fri 29th Mar Good Friday	11.00am  CTR Walk of Witness 2.00pm Service of Readings and Reflection
Sun 31st Mar Easter Sunday	6.00am  CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross 8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All age Family Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 4th Apr	9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
Fri 5th Apr	2.30pm Funeral of Marjorie Browne
Sat 6th Apr	2.30pm Wedding
Sun 7th Apr	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Isla Watkins 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 11th Apr	9.30am  Holy Communion with Rev. Rose Williams 8.00pm  Fellowship Meeting (see notices)
Sun 14th Apr	10.00am  Parish Eucharist with Rev. Steve Williams 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion with Rev. Ivor Cornish 6.00pm  Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman

Pew Sheet 17th March 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 17th March 2013

Fifth Sunday of Lent - Passiontide

 

When Jesus went to dinner with the family at Bethany, Mary worshipped at his feet, prompting insights from Jesus.  Let us so worship him today that we too receive spiritual insights.

10.00 am Parish Eucharist Merbecke Setting

Hymns: 394 (v1-3 & 9-11), 626, 32 (v1, 3 & 5)
Psalm: 126
Communion: 368, 34, 931

First Reading                Isaiah 43:16-21
Isaiah refers back to he first saving act of God when God brought the Israelites out of Egypt into the Promised Land, and reveals that God has now promised to do something new and amazing for his people.       

Second Reading            Philippians 3:4b-14
Paul states his Jewish credentials, but counts them as so much dross against his goal of striving to know Christ and the power of his resurrection.   
  
Gospel Reading            John 12:1-8
Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume and wipes them on her hair, much to the discomfort of Judas Iscariot.  
     
6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: 2 Chronicles 35: v 1-6 & 10-16; Luke 22: 1-13
Hymns: 723, Psalm 35:1-10, 625, 333

Prayer for the Week
God of power, God of mercy, you bring forth springs in the wasteland and turn despair into hope.  Look not upon the sins of our past, but lift from our hearts the failures that weigh us down, that we may find refreshment and life in Christ, our liberator from sin, who, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Sprit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever.  Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Justin Welby as he prepares to be enthroned as archbishop of Canterbury and Frances I following his election as pope
• Peace in the troubled parts of the world and for the vulnerable in society to be protected
• Those who protect our heritage and countryside.
• Lacey Green Windmill
• All delivery drivers and companies, for the important role in servicing our economy.
• The archaeological dig and plans to extend the churchyard at St. Dunstan’s
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of the Methodist Church, Princes Risborough.
• Residents of: Willow Way (PR), Bledlow Road and Chiltern View (Sa)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, Marion Mullens
• The recently departed: Marjorie Browne
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Doreen Morrison, Agnes Bowell, Alan Laken, Eddy Tranter, Charlotte Campbell Dewar, Mark Russell, Tom Kingham.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports, in particular this week: The Church Housing Trust
Dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.   

 

Notices

Risborough Cares Charity
The Annual General Meeting of the Risborough Cares Charity will take place on Thursday March 21st at 7 pm for 7.30 pm at the Princes Centre, Clifford Road in the Upper Hall. Please come and support the event and find out the latest news concerning the Princes Centre.

‘Open House’ at The Rectory, Mill Lane
Every six weeks or so people meet as part of an informal group to encourage people in their faith through friendship and by looking at topical issues. A short DVD is shown at the beginning of the evening to start the discussions off. The meetings are held on different evenings of the week over the year so that everyone has the opportunity to participate. The next meeting will be on Thursday March 21st at 8 pm to which everyone is welcome to come along to.


Christian Aid – Super Soup Lunch March 22nd
12.30 – 2.00pm.  Three varieties of home made soup to choose from, a piece of crusty bread and tea/coffee.  All for £4.00 and served in the hall.  How can you refuse?  See you there.  Rosemary.

Passion Narrative – Director Required!
Many people will be aware that on the Sunday before Easter (March 24th) in place of the sermon we usually have a reading of the passion Narrative. The script is already written so it just requires someone to take on the role of co-ordinating a group of adults to speak out the various parts that make up the story. If you are interested in co-ordinating this please let James know.  No previous acting experience required!

Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one
If you would like to take part please write legibly your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the clipboard near the door. If you would like to make a donation please put the contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on the envelope, write your name & address on it if you are a taxpayer and put it in the wooden chest on the pillar or hand to Rev James Tomkins.

Easter Cross
To celebrate Easter Day we are making an Easter Cross out of flowers. At the 10 am service everyone is invited to bring flowers to stick in to and decorate the Cross that will have been made. A picture of such a Cross can be found on the notice board in the porch. Torie Collinge and Gwen Miles

Electoral Roll
Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised. 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.

Altar Server(s) required
We are very fortunate that Sheila is here for most weeks of the year but occasionally she is away and therefore it would be good to recruit one or more extra people to fulfil this role. If any adults or children would like to know more about what’s involved please speak with either James or Sheila.

Spring Concert, Saturday April 20th 7.00 pm
The musicians from the Trio D’Hiver are back by demand
playing a popular programme of classical music including pieces by Beethoven and Dvorak. Tickets are £8.00 (special deals apply) from Pat Kimber Tel 273942 or David Shuttle in Princes Risborough

Sidespersons (welcomers)
We are very fortunate to have a group of people who help to welcome people to services. If you would like your name to be included as part of this group of people please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

 

The Next Few Weeks  

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

Sun 17th Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 18th Mar	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 20th Mar	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 21st Mar	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory
Fri 22nd Mar	12.30pm  Super Soup lunch (see notices)
Sun 24th March Palm Sunday Start of Holy Week	10.00am  Parish Eucharist and procession of palms (starts in lay-by) 3.00pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 25th Mar	8.00pm  Stations of the Cross
Tue 26th Mar	9.15am  Fellowship Walk (meet in layby) 8.00pm  Compline
Wed 27th Mar	8.00pm Compline
Thurs 28th Mar Maundy Thursday	9.30am  Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  Parish Eucharist Washing of hands, Stripping of the Altar and Vigil
Fri 29th Mar Good Friday	11.00am  CTR Walk of Witness 2.00pm Service of Readings and Reflection
Sun 31st Mar Easter Sunday	6.00am  CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross 8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All age Family Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 4th Apr	9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
Sat 6th Apr	2.30pm Wedding
Sun 7th Apr	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Isla Watkins 6.00pm Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 10th March 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.

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

 

 Sunday 10th March 2013

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Mothering Sunday

The journey a woman takes in motherhood is one replete with joy and love, but also deeply connected with the suffering and pain that we encounter in the season of Lent.  So today we come together as the family of God, and in our thoughts and prayers we hold motherhood in all its fullness. 

8.00 am   Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00 am Mothering Sunday Service (without Communion)
Hymns: 6 (omit vs. 4 & 5), 450, 503, 162, 332
Bible Reading: John 6:1-15

11.30am            Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:16-end, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-end

6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 40:27- 41:13, 2 Timothy 4:1-18
Hymns: 297, psalm 12, 718, 323

Prayer for the Week
God of compassion, you await the sinner’s return and spread a feast to welcome home the lost.  Save us from the temptations that lead away from you, and draw us back by the constancy of your love, that we may take our place in your household and gladly share our inheritance with others.  Grant this though Christ our liberator from sin, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Sprit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever.  Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The people of Syria at a time of deep suffering, and the people of North and South Korea at time of growing tension  
• All mothers and those who have the care of children, especially the family and friends of Christina Edkins killed on her way to school in Birmingham
• The archaeological dig and plans to extend the churchyard at St. Dunstan’s
• Air, Sea and Mountain rescue organisations, especially the RNLI remembering those who have lost their lives in the service of others.
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of the Methodist Church, Princes Risborough.
• Residents of: Walkers Road (L), Cross Lane (B)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, Marion Mullens
• The recently departed: Marjorie Browne
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Ethel Seager, Anthony Boyson.

Please remember the charities that the parish 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 April/May Issue – TODAY
Contributions please as usual to
John McKay (johnmckay@demon.co.uk) and/or
David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk) Thank you

Risborough Cares Charity
The Annual General Meeting of the Risborough Cares Charity will take place on Thursday March 21st at 7 pm for 7.30 pm at the Princes Centre, Clifford Road in the Upper Hall. Please come and support the event and find out the latest news concerning the Princes Centre.

Christian Aid – Super Soup Lunch March 22nd
12.30 – 2.00pm.  Three varieties of home made soup to choose from, a piece of crusty bread and tea/coffee.  All for £4.00 and served in the hall.  How can you refuse?  See you there.  Rosemary.

Quiet Day for Holy Week: Sat 23rd 9.45am - 4pm
This will be held at Lee Common Methodist Chapel to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week.  There will be short readings, music and reflections followed by time and space for your own thoughts and an opportunity to walk in the surrounding countryside. The day concludes with a simple service of Holy Communion.  Lee Common Methodist Chapel is only 10 miles away set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills.  The cost is £5 per person with a limited number of spaces available.  Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. If you are interested in coming along please let James know.

Passion Narrative – Director Required!
Many people will be aware that on the Sunday before Easter (March 24th) in place of the sermon we usually have a reading of the passion Narrative. The script is already written so it just requires someone to take on the role of co-ordinating a group of adults to speak out the various parts that make up the story. If you are interested in co-ordinating this please let James know.  No previous acting experience required!

Cook required!
As part of the sunrise service at the top of Whiteleaf Cross on Easter Sunday we cook bacon sandwiches for those who come along. If you are a dab hand with a frying pan and can cook up this treat for about 40 people please let James know.

Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one
If you would like to take part please write legibly your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the clipboard near the door. If you would like to make a donation please put the contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on the envelope, write your name & address on it if you are a taxpayer and put it in the wooden chest on the pillar or hand to Rev James Tomkins.

Electoral Roll
Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised. 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.

Spring Concert, Saturday April 20th 7.00 pm
The musicians from the Trio D’Hiver are back by demand
playing a popular programme of classical music including pieces by Beethoven and Dvorak. Tickets are £8.00 (special deals apply) from Pat Kimber Tel 273942 or David Shuttle in Princes Risborough.

Easter Cross
To celebrate Easter Day we are making an Easter Cross out of flowers. At the 10 am service everyone is invited to bring flowers to stick in to and decorate the Cross that will have been made. A picture of such a Cross can be found on the notice board in the porch. Torie Collinge and Gwen Miles

Parish Safeguarding Role – volunteer required
This is an important role within the parish to ensure that we have the proper procedures in place to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults who take part in our church activities. Please can you speak to either Susanne Dodds (342746) who is the current officer or James if you are interested in finding out more.

Grass Cutting
If you have a few hours to spare every other week in the churchyard during the growing season please speak with James. 

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. If you and/or your child are interested in being confirmed please speak with James

Sidespersons (welcomers)
We are very fortunate to have a group of people who help to welcome people to services. If you would like your name to be included as part of this group of people please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

 

The Next Few Weeks  

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

Sun 10th Mar	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  Mothering Sunday Service (without Communion) 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 14th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 7.30pm Fellowship (Holy Communion) 8.00pm Fellowship AGM and speaker
Sat 16th Mar	2.00pm Service of Blessing
Sun 17th Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 18th Mar	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 20th Mar	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 21st Mar	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory
Fri 22nd Mar	12.30pm  Super Soup lunch (see notices)
Sun 24th March Palm Sunday Start of Holy Week	10.00am  Parish Eucharist and procession of palms (starts in lay-by) 3.00pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 25th Mar	8.00pm  Stations of the Cross
Tue 26th Mar	9.15am  Fellowship Walk (meet in layby) 8.00pm  Compline
Wed 27th Mar	8.00pm Compline
Thurs 28th Mar Maundy Thursday	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm  Parish Eucharist Foot Washing,  Stripping of the Altar, and Vigil
Fri 29th Mar Good Friday	11.00am  CTR Walk of Witness 2.00pm Service of Readings and Reflection
Sun 31st Mar Easter Sunday	6.00am  CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross 8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All age Family Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong

Pew Sheet 3rd March 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.

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

 Sunday 3rd March 2013

Third Sunday of Lent

In the midst of busy lives, yet in the midst of Lent, coming together to worship God is taking time to hear and respond to God’s work. Hear God’s call to repentance and invitation to receive new life as we come together in worship today. 

8.00 am   Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00 am All-Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Lottie Ward 

Hymns: 54, ‘Nothings too big’; 212, 201
Communion: 971, 67, 856, 590

First Reading                Isaiah 55: 1-9
Isaiah calls us to hear and come to God’s life-giving promise and purpose. 
       

Gospel Reading            Luke 13: 1-9
Just as the keeper had the fig tree’s life spared just a little longer to see true fruitful change, so too has a breathing-space been left for our own radical change of direction to embrace Christ whole-heartedly.       

6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Genesis 28:10 – 19a, John 1: 35-end
Hymns: 315, Psalm 12, 718, 323

Prayer for the Week
Eternal God, give us insight to discern your will for us, to give up what harms us, and to seek the perfection we are promised in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Those undergoing an organ transplant and those willing to act as donors
• Those who work in the police force
• Bucks University College and young people from this area at university.
• Hospital Chaplains: for their difficult and demanding role, that they may be supported by others especially through prayer
• Residents of: The Avenue, (PR) Oddley Lane (B)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, Marion
• The recently departed: Enid Clack
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Leslie Morecraft, Chris Broadmeadow, Gladys Wallwork.

Please remember the charities that the parish 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 April/May Issue – 10th March
Contributions please as usual to
John McKay (johnmckay@demon.co.uk) and/or
David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk)  Thank you

Christian Aid – Super Soup Lunch March 22nd
12.30 – 2.00pm.  Three varieties of home made soup to choose from, a piece of crust bread and tea/coffee.  All for £4.00 and served in the hall.  How can you refuse?  See you there.  Rosemary.

Quiet Day for Holy Week: Sat 23rd 9.45am - 4pm
This will be held at Lee Common Methodist Chapel to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week.  There will be short readings, music and reflections followed by time and space for your own thoughts and an opportunity to walk in the surrounding countryside. The day concludes with a simple service of Holy Communion.  Lee Common Methodist Chapel is only 10 miles away set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills.  The cost is £5 per person with a limited number of spaces available.  Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. If you are interested in coming along please let James know.

Passion Narrative – Director Required!
Many people will be aware that on the Sunday before Easter (March 24th) in place of the sermon we usually have a reading of the passion Narrative.  At the start of Holy Week this takes us through all of the events leading up to and including the crucifixion.  The script is already written so it just requires someone to take on the role of co-ordinating a group of adults to speak out the various parts that make up the story. If you are interested in co-ordinating this please let James know.  No previous acting experience required!

Easter Lilies
For Easter we are again offering the opportunity for parishioners to donate the cost of a lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to take part please write legibly your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the clipboard near the door. If you would like to make a donation please put the contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on the envelope, write your name & address on it if you are a taxpayer and put it in the wooden chest on the pillar or hand to Rev James Tomkins.

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.

Parish Safeguarding Role – volunteer required
This is an important role within the parish to ensure that we have the proper procedures in place to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults who take part in our church activities.  The office is primarily administrative, requiring sensitivity and confidentiality. Please can you speak to either Susanne Dodds (342746) who is the current officer or James if you are interested in finding out more.

Grass Cutting
Summer may seem a long way off but we need to find additional people to help cut the grass in the churchyard. If you have a few hours to spare every other week during the growing season please speak with James.

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

Sidespersons (welcomers)
We are very fortunate to have a group of people who help to welcome people to services. If you would like your name to be included as part of this group of people please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

Spring Concert, Saturday April 20th 7.00 pm
The musicians from the Trio D’Hiver are back by demand
playing a popular programme of classical music including pieces by Beethoven and Dvorak. Tickets are £8.00 (special deals apply) from Pat Kimber Tel 273942 or David Shuttle in Princes Risborough

Independent examiner required (accounts)
We need to appoint a new independent examiner of our church accounts at the Annual Meeting on April 22nd. It can be a member of the congregation provided they are not on the PCC or a relative of anyone on the PCC. If you are interested in finding out more or have any recommendations of suitably experienced people please could you let Pat Kimber (273942) or James know

Nothing’s too big, big, big for his power
Nothing’s too big, big, big for his power                       
Nothing's too little, little for His care               
Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too iddly, widdly for His care

Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too incy, wincy for His care
Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too teeny, weeny for His care

He’s God of the big, God of the little                            
God of the stuff somewhere in the middle                     
The King of moving mountains                          
Loves you more than you will ever know            
Oh, oh, oh

Nothing's too big, nothing's too small                           
Nothing's too much He cares for it all

                       

The Next Few Weeks  

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

Sunday 3rd Mar	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am  All age Family Eucharist and Baptism 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 4th Mar	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 7th Mar	9.30am  Healing and Holy Communion 11.30am Funeral of Enid Clack 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Sun 10th Mar	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  Mothering Sunday Service (without Communion) 11.30am  Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Thurs 14th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 7.30pm Fellowship (Holy Communion) 8.00pm Fellowship AGM and speaker
Sun 17th Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong