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St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick
Registered Charity Number: 1153869.
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:
Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the church hall after the 10am service.
There are colouring sheets available for the children in ‘the children’s corner’.
Sunday 22 December 2013
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Advent is a time of many familiar symbols and signs of our faith in Emmanuel, God’s Son who was sent to us for our salvation. In all we do, let’s be reminded again of the greatest sign of God’s saving love and life with us, the birth of Jesus.
Hymns: 128, 182, 370
Psalm: 80 v1-7 & 17-19
Communion: 536, 633, 949
First Reading Isaiah 7 v 10-16
A young woman’s pregnancy was a sign of God’s presence in and to the world, working against known order and bringing forth the child to be called Emmanuel.
Second Reading Romans 1 v 1-7
Paul: set apart to serve as an apostle of the Gospel, yet called with us by God’s grace and the Holy Spirit’s power to belong to Jesus Christ as God’s people.
Gospel Matthew 1 v 18-24
The source of the child Emmanuel was in God the Holy Spirit. God provided an angel’s message so that Joseph could be sure that the familiar norms were being transformed by the presence and power of God.
3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
Hymns: 31, 12, 21, 10, 19, 9, 5, 28
Prayer for the Week
Who are we, Lord God that you should come to us? Yet you have visited your people and redeemed us in your Son. As we prepare to celebrate his birth, make our hearts leap for joy at the sound of your Word, and move us by your Spirit to bless your wonderful works. We ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose day draws near: your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen
Further service details inside
Tuesday 24th December 2013
Christmas Eve – ‘Midnight Mass’
Unto us a child is born. Alleluia. Tonight the angels sing on earth. Glory to God in the highest!
Hymns: 521 (1st verse solo), 148, 330, 479Communion: 597, 588, 634
First Reading Isaiah: 52: 7-10
In poetry, Isaiah proclaims the coming of a messenger who will bring peace and salvation to all God’s people.
Second Reading Hebrews 1: 1-4
The writer to the Hebrews sings of God’s Son, whom he describes as “an exact imprint of God’s very being,” worshipped by the angels. .
Gospel Reading John 1: 1-14
John describes Jesus as God’s message to humanity; the Christ who has been with God from the beginning of time but lived on earth among human beings, bringing them truth and light.
Prayer for ‘Mass at Midnight’
Good and gracious God, on this holy night you gave us your Son, the Lord of the universe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, the Saviour of all, lying in a manger. On this holy night draw us into the mystery of your love. Join our voices with the heavenly host, that we may sing your glory on high. Give us a place among the shepherds, that we may find the one for whom we have waited, Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday 25th December 2013
Christmas Day
The day we have waited for is here, with the joy of the baby, the Christ child, the Lord. We come together to the house of God to see what that means. Bring your gifts, your joys, your disappointments and even your sorrows. See the baby, the beginning of a different world, the face of God.
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
Hymns: 508, 776, 229
During Communion: 47, 350, 861, 93
First Reading Isaiah 9:2, 6 & 7
Isaiah’s prophecy foretells the birth of a child whose new kingdom of righteousness will last for ever.
Gospel Luke 2: 1-14
Luke the master storyteller, gives us pictures we will never forget, of the humble birth at Bethlehem of the Saviour of the world, and the shining glory which brought shepherds to worship the Lamb of God.
Prayer for Christmas Day
Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and eternal God. Amen.
Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:
- Those areas of the world marred by tension and conflict, especially South Sudan, Egypt, Syria and other parts of the Middle East
- Those who are not looking forward to Christmas because they are cold, hungry, without a home, or are on their own
- The mission, ministry and congregational lives of St Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick & St Michael’s Horsenden.
- For those who live in Wycombe Road (PR) and Hillview
- For those who volunteer to care for the terminal ill and work in our local hospital and hospices
- Those in need who are known in our parish:
- And also further afield for:
- Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, David Holding, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Irene Edwards, Geoff Stevens
Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Rope (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere), combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.
Rope (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere), combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.
Notices
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who has provided refreshments or helped out with the various events and services over the past couple of weeks. This has all been enormously appreciated, created a lovely community spirit and at the Chinnor Silver Band Concert last Wednesday over £1150 was raised.
New Chalice and Paten
Following the theft last month we have received an anonymous donation to enable us to buy a new paten (small plate) and two new chalices. If you wish to make a contribution to the replacement of one of the chalices please can you let James know.
Wedding
Mr and Mrs Wade welcome friends and people from the parish to attend the wedding service of Katie and Adam on Monday 23 December at 14.30pm.
St. Dunstan's Fellowship - Change of Date
Please note that the Coffee Morning will be on Wednesday 8th January 2014 (not Thursday) from 10.00am - 12.00 at the home of Janet Griffin, 6 Dovecote Close, Monks Risborough. (There will be no evening meeting during January). Thank you, Pam Scott.
Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 29th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann
Double Edition of the Pew Sheet (January 5th/12th)
We will include as many notices as we can but space may be limited.
The Next Few Weeks
| Mon 23rd Dec | 2.30pm Wedding of Katie Wade and Adam Boyden – all invited! |
| Tues 24th Dec Christmas Eve |
3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist |
| Wed 25th Dec Christmas Day |
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist |
| Thurs 26th Dec St. Stephen |
9.30am Holy Communion |
| Sun 29th Dec | 10.00am Parish Eucharist (followed by mince pies and coffee at the Rectory) 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Tues 31st Dec | 5.00pm Evening Prayer |
| Thurs 2nd Jan | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion |
| Sun 5th Jan | 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Family All Age Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
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