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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: Susanne Dodds 01844 342746
& Sue Ingram 01844 275287
Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Sunday 19th May 2013
Pentecost and St. Dunstan’s Day
Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and the coming of God’s Holy Spirit. As we join together to worship let us also be united by the Spirit of wisdom and truth, which is the gift of Jesus to us, his brothers and sisters.
8.00am Holy Communion
First Reading Acts 2 v 1-21
God’s Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples so that they can witness to Jews from all over the world as they gather in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Peter tells the assembly that this is the outpouring of the Spirit of God foretold by the prophet Joel.
Gospel John 14.8-17 & 25-27
Jesus promises to his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit who will be with them always when he has gone to be with his Father.
11.00am All Age Family Service Without Communion
Readings: Acts 2 v 1-21
Hymns: St. Dunstan’s hymn, 666, 332, 555, 419
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Exodus 33 v 7-20, 2 Corinthians 3 v4 - end
Hymns: 476, Psalm 33, 114, 541
Prayer for the Week
Send down, O God, upon your people the flame of your Holy Spirit, and fill with the abundance of your sevenfold gift the Church you bought forth from your Son’s pierced side. May your life-giving Spirit lend fire to our words and strength to our weakness. Send us forth to the nations of the world to proclaim with boldness your wondrous work of raising Christ to your right hand. We make our prayer 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 people of Syria following reports of the use of chemical weapons; and the people, police, armed forces and government of Afghanistan as that country rebuilds itself.
- For all teenagers and children in care
- Blacksmiths and bell ringers, just some of the crafts that St. Dunstan is the patron saint of
- The archaeological dig and plans to extend the churchyard at St. Dunstan’s
- We pray for our local faith communities and for our inter faith officers and groups, for the World Congress of Faith
- Risborough Upper School, its pupils, staff, head and governors
- Picts Lane (PR) St Peters Close & Archway (Sp)
- 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:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Monica Arnold, William Plater
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
Hearts and Crafts Fair, Saturday June 1st
This takes place at St. Peter’s Chapel Owlswick from 1 pm to 5pm to raise awareness of organ donation, raising funds and saving lives. There are local arts and crafts; children’s craft activities; tea, coffee and cake; the first ever Big Heart Frieze and more.
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 Monday June 3rd at 8 pm to which everyone is welcome.
‘Pilgrim Tour’ of Westminster Abbey, June 5th
The tour is now full but you can still put your name down on the reserve list. We will meet in the ‘lay-by’ in Monks Risborough at 3.30 pm and return to Monks Risborough at about 9 pm. The cost is £10 for adults. Please pass your money to James if you haven’t already done so.
Fellowship Group
On Saturday 15th June at 6.30pm, Alison & David Kemp are hosting a Garden Party at their home (Windleshaw, Upper Icknield Way, Whiteleaf). Everyone is welcome. Our next walk is on Tuesday 25th May – please meet in layby at 9.15am
Cream Teas at St Dunstan's - during Bucks Open Studios
2,30 - 4.30pm on Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th June, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd June. We need helpers to serve refreshments and volunteers to bake cakes and scones. If you can help please contact Cathy Farquhar 343226 or sign the sheet in the church porch.
Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 19th June.
Friday Lunch Party for Lighthouse 2013
Don’t miss the next Fundraising Event, which is on Friday 21st 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 Elaine Hassall (01844 344998)
Flower Festival Pimm’s Tent – Saturday June 29th
Volunteers are required to run a ‘Pimm’s Tent’ or similar on the Saturday afternoon of the Flower Festival. If you can help out please let James know. Also if you would like to sponsor a flower arrangement please speak to Peter Miles 345230
Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story
A Searchlight Theatre Production at the Oasis Centre,
Bell Street, Princes Risborough on Thursday July 11th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 each (family ticket £15 for 2 adults & 2 children from the same family). Tickets are available from Pat Kimber on 01844 273942.
Made famous by the award winning film ‘Chariots of Fire’, this new dramatization brings to life on stage the incredibly inspiring story of Eric Liddell. Paris, 6th July 1924 – the night before he has been asked to run for his country on the Sunday, we see the struggles he overcomes to stay true to his principles and what would await him once the Games were over.
Linen Lady (or man!) wanted
We urgently need a kind person to join our 8-strong team of church linen-launderers. We take 2 months each of laundering chalice cloths, about the size of large handkerchiefs, about 6-8 a week depending on the season. Full training given! Enquiries, without obligation, to Susanne Carr 346827.
Hymn for St. Dunstan (tune: Blaenwern)
Come, ye people, sing together
To the glory of our King,
Who has blessed us through the ages;
Gladly let our praises ring.
Praise Him for His servant Dunstan
Whom as Patron here we claim
Through a thousand years in England
He has borne the saintly name.
Found by God a faithful shepherd
Fit His flock on earth to lead,
Fearless in the face of danger,
Holy both in word and deed.
Wise in counsel, firm in purpose,
Strong through Sacrament and prayer,
In the Church’s Faith enabled
For her Lord to do and dare.
King of Saints, Who in such measure
To Saint Dunstan grace didst send,
See Thy children bow before Thee;
Keep us faithful to the end.
Grant that Dunstan’s prayers may aid us
As we tread the path he trod,
Through temptation, trial, suffering
Pressing onward up to God.
The Next Few Weeks
| 23rd May 2013 | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00 Monks Monkeys (in the church) |
| 25th May 2013 | 1.00pm wedding 3.00pm wedding |
| 26th May 2013 Trinity Sunday |
10.00am Parish Eucharist, God in the life of…Rev Steve Williams 6.00pm Owlswick Evensong |
| 30th May 2013 Corpus Christi |
9.30am Holy Communion |
| 2nd June 2013 1st Sunday after Trinity |
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| 6th June 2013 | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion |
| 8th June 2013 | 12.30 wedding |
| 9th June 2013 2nd Sunday after Trinity |
10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
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