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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.
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.
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 |
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