Pew Sheet 3rd November 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:
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.

Coffee is served in the church hall after the 10am service.

 

 

Sunday 3^rd November 2013

All Saints’ Sunday

We come to worship, surrounded by the great cloud of witnesses, singing and praising God. Let us join our hearts and voices with theirs.

08.00 am    Holy Communion

Readings: Daniel 7 v 1-3 & 15-18, Luke 6 v 20-31

10.00 am    All Age Family Communion and Christening of Joseph Lovatt-Smith & Merryn Stallwood

Hymns: 305, Our God is a great big God (below), 819, 332

Communion: 47, 67, 590, 386

First Reading   Numbers 5:5-10

God gives some instructions to Moses to ensure the religious and moral purity of Israel.

Second Reading     Luke 19: 1-10

Zacchaeus climbs up a tree to be able to see Jesus and climbs back down to see the world very differently

3.00pm    Time To Remember

Hymns: 413, 144, 428, 686, 428, 474

Anthem: Holy, Holy, Holy, F. Schubert

Prayer for the Week

God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our God is a great big God,
Our God is a great big God,
Our God is a great big God,
And he holds us in his hands. (Repeat)   

He's higher than a sky scraper
and he's deeper than a submarine.
He's wider than the universe
and beyond my wildest dreams.
And he's known me and he's loved me
since before the world began.
How wonderful to be a part of God's amazing plan.

Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:

•  the victims of natural disasters and their families
  
•  Integrity within the world of politics, the media and financial institutions as further examples of dishonesty are uncovered
  For all those beginning their journey of faith through Baptism, especially Merryn Stallwood and Joseph Lovatt-Smith being christened at St. Dunstan’s today. 
•  We give thanks for one another, for our family and friends and especially for Alan and Maureen Houghman married in this church 50 years ago (yesterday).
•  Those special people we remember with affection, those people who first believed in us and show us our potential.
  
• For Council workers 
•  For those who live in Manor Road (PR) Loosley Hill, Violet Close, Foundry Lane (LR)
• 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: Harry Goode and Frank Jackson
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Albert Lee, Trevor Telfer, Eileen Illman, Royston Gay, Vi Broderick

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:

The Church Housing Trust, dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.

Notices

Theft at St. Dunstan’s

Regrettably all of the items of silver were taken from the safe. This is very upsetting especially as some of the items were given commemoratively and some date back to the early 18^th century. The police and the insurance company have been notified and we will keep you updated regarding the purchase of new Communion vessels. James, Sue and Susanne

Time to Remember Service, November 3^rd at 3 pm

This service provides an opportunity to give thanks for those we love but see no longer. A sheet is available on the table by the south door to write on the names of loved ones departed whose names will be mentioned as part of the service.

‘Open House at The Rectory, November 7^th at 8pm

This informal group is open to everyone wishing to discuss and/or explore questions of faith. Evenings begins with a short DVD as a starting point for discussion. For further information please speak to James or just come along on the evening.

Volunteers Required - Churchyard leaf sweep and maintenance

At 9.30 am on Saturday November 9th and Saturday November 30th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. James

Remembrance Sunday Communion Service, November 10^th 10 am

This year we will be welcoming Brownies and Guides from 1^st Monks Risborough who will be present at the service and also take part in the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at the top of Mill Lane at about 11.15am. This year there will also be a service of Holy Communion (BCP) at St. Peter’s Chapel Owlswick at 11.30 am.

Newsletter

Copy date for contributions is 10^th November.  Please send entries to morna.hinch@btinternet.com or john@jamckay.demon.co.uk

Fellowship Group

Thursday 14^th November, Ken Brazier will be speaking about “Kilimanjaro” in the church hall at 8 pm. The next walk is on Tuesday 26^th November – please meet in layby at 9.15am. Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4^th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm.

Friendship Group

We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 20^th November.

Advent Fair, Saturday November 23^rd 10-12 noon

Items needed for a Christmas Hamper

We are putting together a Christmas Hamper as the main raffle prize for the Advent Fair. In the porch is a list of items we need.  Please sign up to items or let Cathy (343226) know what you are able to provide. Cathy is happy to receive items on a Sunday or can collect. Many thanks in anticipation of your generosity.

Risborough Team Confirmation Service at St. John’s Church, Lacey Green, November 24^th at 6pm.

Confirmation is traditionally seen as the entry point to receive Holy Communion as a person ‘confirms’ the promises made on their behalf at their Baptism. Preparation sessions are available for adults on Monday November 11^th and November 18^th at 8 pm (venue to be confirmed); and for children/teenagers on Saturday November 9^th and 16^th from 2.30-4.30 pm. If you (and/or your child) are thinking about being confirmed please speak with James. You may find the letter which is in the current newsletter helpful.

Review of the Parish Eucharist at St. Dunstan’s

The meeting of the small worship sub group is next due to meet on Saturday December 7^th. There is therefore still plenty of time to let James or Rob know your views on such things for example as: singing the psalm, the use of traditional language in Advent and Lent, the length of the service. If you have any thoughts about the worship at the Parish Eucharist please let James or Rob know so that these can be taken in to consideration.

The Next Few Weeks 

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

Mon 4th Nov	8.00pm PCC Meeting (Church hall)
Thurs 7th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church hall) 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory
Sat 9th Nov	9.30am Leaf Sweep (see notices)
Sun 10th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Eucharist (see notices) 11.15am War memorial commemoration 11.30am Holy Communion, (BCP), Owlswick 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 14th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Group (see notices)
Sun 17th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Rev Steve and/or Rose Williams) 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 21st Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 23rd Nov	10.00am – 12 noon Advent Fair (see notices)
Sun 24th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Risborough Team Confirmation Service, St. John’s Lacey Green