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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:
Sue Ingram 01844 275287 suemingram@hotmail.com
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
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
Sunday 21st July 2013
Eighth Sunday after Trinity
As we join together again in worship, let us open ourselves to the word of God and renew ourselves through the presence of Christ in this Eucharist.
Hymns: 573, 144, 531
Psalm: 15
Communion: 458, 554, 941
First Reading Genesis 18 v 1-10a
Abraham offers hospitality to three strangers who arrive at his tent. One promises to return and says that Sarah will bear a son.
Second Reading Colossians 1:15-28
Paul extols the majesty of Christ and the eternal significance of his death and resurrection.
Gospel Luke 10:38-42
Jesus arrives at the house of Mary and Martha. Martha is resentful that Mary goes to listen to Jesus, leaving the housework to her. Yet Jesus says that this is “the better part”.
6.00pm Owlswick Songs of Praise with cream teas from 4.30 pm
Hymns: 372, 354, 457, 484 & on service sheet
Prayer for the Week
Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ and make yourself our guest. Amid the cares of our daily lives, make us attentive to your voice and alert to your presence, that we may treasure your word above all else. 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 completion of the archaeological dig and churchyard extension
- Those struggling with the continuing hot weather and for medical staff dealing with the increased workload
- Refugees, the poor and victims of prejudice; for all of the troubled countries of the world today.
- the family of Lee Rigby and for all families that have lost loved ones in tragic circumstances
- For the Lacey Green and Speen Parish Council
- For those who live in Peters Lane (MR) Forest Close & Gatensbury Place (PR)
- For all who use technology in broadcasting and who present to us visual images of our world
- The Confederation of British Industry and its members, for local businesses and the wealth they generate
- those in need who are known in our parish:
- and also further afield for:
- Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, David Holding
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Beryl Stannard, Ernest Harris, David Sheppard, Christopher Bradley, Noel Bartlett, Christine Griggs
Please remember the charities that the parish supports, in particular this week:
The Princes Centre, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.
Notices
The PCC is legally responsible for making sure that everyone who helps us does so safely, minimising any risks of harming themselves. We are so pleased that Angus Sangster is able to offer us a short training session (30 minutes or so) on the safe use of chemicals (COSHH) and manual handling after the 10am service TODAY. The tips and information will be useful around the home and work as well and everyone is welcome, whether they are currently on one of our rotas or not. There is no need to register – just turn up. Any questions please speak to or email the churchwardens.
Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 21st August
Fellowship Group
The next walk is on Tuesday 23rd July – meet in the layby at 9.15am. On Thursday 8th August, Jane Gibbons will be speaking about “pin cushions” in the church hall at 8 pm. Refreshments: Sue McKay.
Lighthouse 2013
It’s that time of year again when Lighthouse begins to shine about what we have planned for the children of the parish! If you can make a cake let Melanie Calver know your details including name, contact number and type of cake. We are also in need adults who are prepared to lead one or two Fiesta sessions in the evenings for the teenage helpers. Helpers are also required in the Lighthouse café and there is a prayer meeting for Lighthouse on Saturday July 27th from 10 to 11.30 am on site. For more information about the café/prayer meeting please contact Tracy Salmon thesalmons3@sky.com or telephone 07777623175.
Wedding
Peter and Ros Haigh cordially invite all who would like to join them on Saturday 10 August at 2.30 pm in St Dunstan’s Church to celebrate the Blessing of the Marriage of Tim and Maria.
Bucks County Show, Weedon Park, near Aylesbury – volunteers required!
On Thursday 29th August - Aylesbury Deanery requires help with the following:
Hosts in the marquee - gifts to welcome, open up conversations, be sensitive to 'where people are coming from', to develop conversations if appropriate. 6 slots to fill: 10am - 11am x2; 11am -12noon x2; 12 noon - 1pm x2
People to go around the show-ground handing out invitation cards - gifts in being bold but not OTT. 6 slots to fill: 1pm - 2pm x2; 2pm -3pm x2; 3pm - 4pm x2
Catering team - serving drinks. 2 slots to fill: 10am - 11am; 1am - 12noon. Also baking cakes
Help with dismantling the marquee - strength and the wisdom to use it well. 2 slots to fill: 4.30-6.30pm
Children's Activities supervising crafts table (materials provided) - 2 people; Face-painting (materials provided) - for as long as willing to offer
All offers of help to Jenny Edmans (01844 237855) jennyedmans@gmail.com.
Trip to Salisbury Saturday 21st September
Leaving at 8.45 am from the lay-by in Monks Risborough, a coach trip is being organised to Salisbury Cathedral. As part of the trip there will be a tour round the Cathedral at 12 noon together with the opportunity to attend choral evensong at 5.30 pm. At your leisure you may also wish to view the Magna Carta and/or visit the various places of interest in and around the wonderful cathedral close such as Mompesson House (National Trust); The Rifles Museum, the Salisbury Museum or the Christian bookshop at Sarum College. We shall be leaving Salisbury at about 6.15 pm to return to Monks Risborough at approximately 8.30pm. The cost of the trip is £18 (children £9) which includes entry to the cathedral (cash/cheques payable to PCC Monks Risborough to be passed to James). Please bring a picnic or enjoy the refreshments offered by the cathedral refectory. If you (and your friends/family) are interested in coming please contact Rev James Tomkins (01844) 275944 jamestomkins@btinternet.com.
Thank You and Help!
After many years of being on the Church Cleaning Rota, Sally Mortimer has decided to have a rest and pass on the baton to another able person – SO a very big THANK YOU to her and HELP! I need someone to take her place. Anyone who can help will be warmly welcomed. Duties are not difficult; mainly dusting and vacuum cleaning, and we work in twos. The more we have the less number of times a year we are called on to help. Please contact Margaret Pitman 01844 346008 if you can help in any way.
More Grass cutters required in the churchyard
We again need to find two or three more people to join our team to help cut the grass in the churchyard. Patches of grass can be given according to the time you have available. Please let James know if you can help.
The Next Few Weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.
| 22nd July 2013 | 8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting (church hall) |
| 24th July 2013 | 9.30am Monks Risborough School Leavers Service |
| 25th July 2013 | 9.30am Holy Communion |
| 28th July 2013 9th Sunday after Trinity |
10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service, Princes Risborough Secondary School Playing Fields |
| 29th July 2013 | 8.00pm PCC meeting |
| 1st August 2013 | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion |
| 4th August 2013 10th Sunday after Trinity |
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| 8th Aug 2013 | 9.30am Holy Communion |
| 10th Aug 2013 | 2.30pm Marriage Blessing service (see notices) |
| 11th Aug 2013 11th Sunday after Trinity |
10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Holy Communion (BCP), Owlswick 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
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