Pew Sheet 28th December 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

 

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

Sunday 28th December
The Holy Innocents

“Let the children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We remember Herod’s slaughter of the children of Bethlehem and the violence that mars creation still. By God’s grace, let us turn from the way of the world and be renewed in the ways of justice, love and peace.

10.00am Parish Eucharist
(Everyone welcome for coffee at The Rectory afterwards)
Hymns: 240, 700, 242, 229
Communion: 350, 729

First Reading  Jeremiah 31:15-17
Jeremiah laments the exile of the people of Israel in Babylon but there is hope, for their children will one day return home.  

Second Reading  1 Corinthians 1:26-29
God calls those who are foolish, powerless and lowly to confound the way of the world so that, through them, his power and majesty can be revealed. 

Gospel Matthew 2:13-18
God orders Joseph to take the child and his mother to safety.  God’s way and the world’s way clash when Herod kills Bethlehem’s children. 

3.00 pm   Owlswick Choral Evensong
Hymns: 28, Psalm 128, 39, 42, 25
Readings: Isaiah 49:14-25 and Mark 10:13-16


Prayer of the Week
O God, you cradle us at the beginning of life and embrace us at our journey’s end, for you love us as your own. Bind our families together and deepen our faith, that, like the Holy Family of Nazareth, we may grow in wisdom, obedient to your word. We ask this Jesus Christ, your word made flesh, who loves and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit in splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Those people around the world living in places of conflict and violence: may the leaders of the nations have the wisdom and strength to move forward on a path towards peace and justice.
  
• All those who are homeless or who live in poverty in the midst of our affluent society: remembering that Christ was born in a stable, may we be generous in our response to their needs, and work for a fairer sharing of the world’s resources.
• All those who are innocently killed or persecuted today: for the victims of the massacre in Pakistan, the murder of seven children in Cairns, those caught up in the Tsunami 10 years ago<
• Those who organise the collection and recycling of goods which would otherwise be thrown away
• Youth clubs and youth groups.  Buckinghamshire County Council Youth Service. Risborough Springs
• Archbishop Justin Welby as he covers from pneumonia
  
• Ker Maria Nursing Home (PR) Cherry Tree Nursing Home (B)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole.
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Philip Kelleway, Amy Wilkins, Peter Carmody, Geoffrey Copcutt, Elizabeth Spittles, Shelagh Bartlett, Doug Crabbe and Richard Farrelly
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Tearfund, working in partnership with Christian agencies and churches worldwide to tackle the causes and effects of poverty.

 

Notices

 

Bucks Historic Churches Trust
Thank you again to everyone who took part in the ride/stride in aid of St. Peter’s/St. Dunstan’s and the Bucks Historic Churches Trust in September. We have received final notification of the share raised for each of our churches and the terrific totals are £1041.81 for St. Dunstan’s and £158.13 for St. Peter’s. Well done to everyone who supported this very worthwhile venture. James

Chinnor Silver Band
The concert was a sell-out and very much enjoyed with over £1,200 being raised. Thank you to everyone who made this such a successful evening.

Double edition of the Pew Sheet
There will be a double edition of the pew sheet for January 4th/11th. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices.

Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 28th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann

New Year’s Eve, December 31st at 5.00 pm
A simple service of Evening Prayer will be said to provide an opportunity to reflect upon 2014 and to seek God’s blessing in the year ahead.

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
The next St. Dunstan's Fellowship will be a coffee morning on Thursday 8th January at the home of Janet Griffin – 6 Dovecote Close, Monks Risborough – from 10am to noon.

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

World War One Commemoration
The monthly act of commemoration continues on the 11th of each month continues on Sunday January 11th at the slightly later time of 11.15 (rather than 11.00) to fit around the Parish Eucharist. James

Churchyard working party – Saturday January 17th
Starting at 9.30am at St. Dunstan’s we shall be doing some heavy duty pruning, cutting and felling of various trees/hedges in the churchyard. If you have any electrical/mechanical tools such as hedge trimmers or chainsaws, please bring these along with you. James

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 21st January. All welcome!

Film Nights at St. Dunstan’s Church!
Saturday January 24th at 5 pm ‘Frozen’ (PG): Disney’s smash hit comedy-adventure. Saturday January 31st at 7 pm: ‘The Book Thief’ (12): The extraordinary and courageous story of a young girl in World War II Germany. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets (adult - £3, children £1) available from Johanna Powell 01844 343996.

Do you have an interest in land management?
Shortly there will be a vacancy as one of the trustees for the Monks Risborough Parochial Charity which oversees two sets of allotments and various other small plots of land in the parish. The revenue from this land is then given to those who are in financial need within the parish. There are usually two meetings per year and the role is very interesting. If you would like further information please
contact James.

Colds, coughs…
Polite reminder – so that we all stay as healthy as possible, if you have a cold etc. please ask the priest to dip your wafer into the communion cup (known as intinction) to reduce the risk of spreading germs. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays). There will be no morning prayer between Jan 5th and January 12th.

Wed 31st Dec New Year’s Eve	5.00 Evening Prayer (see notices)
Thurs 1st Jan New Year’s Day 2015	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sat 3rd Jan	12.30pm Wedding
Sun 4th Jan	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 8th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 10.00am St. Dunstan’s Fellowship (coffee morning – see notices) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 11th Jan	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.15 World War One Act of Commemoration (after the Parish Eucharist) 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 15th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 18th Jan	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Methodist Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough 6.00pm Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet Christmas Edition 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

Christmas Edition

Christmas Eve 24st December 2014

3.00 pm Crib Service

6.00 pm Village Carol Service

11.30 pm First Communion of Christmas

Carols: 508 (1st verse solo); 148, 330, 479
Communion: 326, 729, 597

First Reading Isaiah 52:7-10
The prophet Isaiah proclaims a message of good news: good news of peace and redemption and the salvation of God which will be seen by all peoples.

Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4
We are told that God has chosen to speak to his people in a new way. He has chosen to speak through his Son who in human form reveals to us the nature of God’s very being and redeems the brokenness of creation caused by sin.

Gospel  John 1:1-14
John proclaims the incarnation of the Word of God who was present at the creation of the world and who is now taking human form to live in the world and redeem the world’s darkness by his light.

Christmas Day 25th December 2014 

 

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 2:8-20

10.00 am All-Age Family Communion
Carols: 521, 645, 508, 266

Communion: 93, 861, 776

First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah turns to the coming salvation promised by the Lord. Isaiah speaks of hope in the coming of a deliverer at a dark moment in the life of the people of God

Gospel reading Luke 2:1-7
Luke, the master storyteller, gives us pictures we shall never forget of the humble birth at Bethlehem of the Saviour of the world.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Peace on earth and goodwill amongst all people remembering especially the troubled places of the world such as Iraq, Ukraine and Pakistan
  
• All caught up in the hostage shooting in Sydney, the massacre of schoolchildren and staff in Pakistan and the murder of seven children in Cairns
• The homeless and the housebound; those who continue to work over the Christmas period, especially those in A&E departments
  
• Scouts and Guides, and all uniformed organizations for children and young people, and for their leaders
• Woollerton Court (PR) Haw Lane (Sa)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole.
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Irene Edwards, Geoff Stevens.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally

Notices

 

Bucks Historic Churches Trust
Thank you again to everyone who took part in the ride/stride in aid of St. Peter’s/St. Dunstan’s and the Bucks Historic Churches Trust in September. We have received final notification of the share raised for each of our churches and the terrific totals are £1041.81 for St. Dunstan’s and £158.13 for St. Peter’s. Well done to everyone who supported this very worthwhile venture. James

Chinnor Silver Band
The concert was a sell-out and very much enjoyed with over £1,200 being raised. Thank you to everyone who made this such a successful evening.

Double edition of the Pew Sheet
There will be a double edition of the pew sheet for January 4th/11th. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices.

Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 28th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann

New Year’s Eve, December 31st at 5.00 pm
A simple service of Evening Prayer will be said to provide an opportunity to reflect upon 2014 and to seek God’s blessing in the year ahead

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
The next St. Dunstan's Fellowship will be a coffee morning on Thursday 8th January at the home of Janet Griffin – 6 Dovecote Close, Monks Risborough – from 10am to noon.

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 21st January. All welcome!

Film Nights at St. Dunstan’s Church!
Saturday January 24th at 5 pm ‘Frozen’ (PG): Disney’s smash hit comedy-adventure. Saturday January 31st at 7 pm: ‘The Book Thief’ (12): The extraordinary and courageous story of a young girl in World War II Germany. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets (adult - £3, children £1) available from Johanna Powell 01844 343996

Do you have an interest in land management?
Shortly there will be a vacancy as one of the trustees for the Monks Risborough Parochial Charity which oversees two sets of allotments and various other small plots of land in the parish. The revenue from this land is then given to those who are in financial need within the parish. There are usually two meetings per year and the role is very interesting. If you would like further information please contact James.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays). There will be no morning prayer between Jan 5th and January 12th.

Wed 24th Dec Christmas Eve	3pm Crib Service 6pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
Thurs 25th Dec Christmas Day	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
Sun 28th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Coffee at The Rectory afterwards) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Wed 31st Dec New Year’s Eve	5.00 Evening Prayer (see notices)
Thurs 1st Jan New Year’s Day 2015	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sat 3rd Jan	12.30pm Wedding
Sun 4th Jan	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 8th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 10.00am St. Dunstan’s Fellowship (coffee morning – see notices) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 11th Jan	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.15 World War One Act of Commemoration (after the Parish Eucharist) 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet Christmas Edition

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

 

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the hall after the 10am service

Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

Sunday 21st December 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent

 

10.00 am    Parish Eucharist and Baptism of Harry Hagger, and Alex and Ben Richards
Hymns: 480, 631, 588, 419
Communion: 932, 634, 182

First Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Through the prophet Nathan God promises David that his royal house will be established for ever.

Second Reading Romans 16:25-end
Paul praises God, whose purposes have been revealed first in the prophetic writings and now in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Gospel Luke 1:26-38
By the power of God’s Holy Spirit the Virgin Mary will bear the long-awaited son
3.00 Carol Service at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Christmas Eve 24st December 2014

3.00 pm Crib Service

6.00 pm Village Carol Service

11.30 pm First Communion of Christmas

Carols: 508 (1st verse solo); 148, 330, 479
Communion: 326, 729, 597

First Reading Isaiah 52:7-10
The prophet Isaiah proclaims a message of good news: good news of peace and redemption and the salvation of God which will be seen by all peoples.

Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4
We are told that God has chosen to speak to his people in a new way. He has chosen to speak through his Son who in human form reveals to us the nature of God’s very being and redeems the brokenness of creation caused by sin.

Gospel  John 1:1-14
John proclaims the incarnation of the Word of God who was present at the creation of the world and who is now taking human form to live in the world and redeem the world’s darkness by his light.

Christmas Day 25th December 2014

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 2:8-20

10.00 am All-Age Family Communion 

Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 2:1-7

Carols: 521, 645, 508, 266

Communion: 93, 861, 776

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• All those affected by the massacre of schoolchildren and their teachers in Pakistan
  
• All caught up in the hostage shooting in Sydney and for the children found dead in Cairns
• The homeless and the housebound; those who continue to work over the Christmas period, especially those in A&E departments
  
• The WRVS and those groups who they assist and the practical care they provide
• Scouts and Guides, and all uniformed organizations for children and young people, and for their leaders
• Woollerton Court (PR) Haw Lane (Sa)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin,
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Irene Edwards, Geoff Stevens.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally

 

Notices

 

Chinnor Silver Band
The concert was a sell-out and very much enjoyed with over £1,200 being raised. Thank you to everyone who made this such a successful evening.

Community Carol Singing, December 22nd 6.30-8.00
Meeting at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served in the church hall. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!

Double edition of the Pew Sheet
There will be a double edition of the pew sheet for January 4th/11th. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices.

Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 28th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann

New Year’s Eve, December 31st at 5.00 pm
A simple service of Evening Prayer will be said to provide an opportunity to reflect upon 2014 and to seek God’s blessing in the year ahead

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
The next St. Dunstan's Fellowship will be a coffee morning on Thursday 8th January at the home of Janet Griffin – 6 Dovecote Close, Monks Risborough – from 10am to noon.

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 21st January. All welcome!

 Film Nights at St. Dunstan’s Church!
Saturday January 24th at 5 pm ‘Frozen’ (PG): Disney’s smash hit comedy-adventure. Saturday January 31st at 7 pm: ‘The Book Thief’ (12): The extraordinary and courageous story of a young girl in World War II Germany. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets (adult - £3, children £1) available from Johanna Powell 01844 343996

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays). There will be no morning prayer between January 5th and January 12th.

Mon 22nd Dec	6.30pm Carol singing (see notices)
Wed 24th Dec Christmas Eve	3pm Crib Service 6pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
Thurs 25th Dec Christmas Day	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
Sun 28th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Coffee at The Rectory afterwards) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Wed 31st Dec New Year’s Eve	5.00 Evening Prayer (see notices)
Thurs 1st Jan New Year’s Day 2015	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sat 3rd Jan	12.30pm Wedding
Sun 4th Jan	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 8th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 10.00am St. Dunstan’s Fellowship (coffee morning – see notices) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 11th Jan	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.15 World War One Act of Commemoration (after the Parish Eucharist) 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet 14th December 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

 

Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

Sunday 14th December 2014
Third Sunday of Advent

We wait in the days of darkness for the dawning of the one true light. Let us heed the message of the one who came to bear witness to the light, and prepare ourselves to meet our Saviour.

10.00 am    Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 428, 67, 715, 405
Communion: 381, 263, 949

First Reading:  Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-end
The God of Israel sends a messenger to proclaim to his people the good news of coming salvation.

Second Reading:  1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
God’s messengers are to be welcomed, but their messages carefully weighed.

Gospel:  John 1:6-8. 19-28
The forerunner proclaims the imminent coming of the long-expected anointed one.

11.30 am   Holy Communion (Owlswick)
Readings: Isaiah 61: 1-4 & 8-end; John 1:6-8. 19-28

6.00 pm   Nine Lessons and Carols  
 
Prayer for the Week

O God, most high and most near, you send glad tidings to the lowly, you hide not your face from the poor; those who dwell in darkness you call into the light.  Take away our blindness, remove the hardness of our hearts, and form us into a humble people, that, at the advent of you Son, we may recognise him in our midst and find joy in his saving presence.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• The millions of homeless refugees in the war-torn areas of this world.
• The government, members of parliament and MEPs
• Those without adequate food, shelter, education or security in this country
• Medecins sans frontiers and the often dangerous role of caring in war
• The Women’s Institutes in Risborough, Bledlow and other organisations for women
• Westmead (PR) Manor Place (B)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin,
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Rowland Hill, Lilian Thomas, Audrey Astley-Cooper and Peter Hoar

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Princes Centre, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.

Notices

 

Christingle – Thank you
Thank you to everyone who made this special service possible. Over £700 has been raised which will help bring hope and happiness to children and families in need.

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 17th December. All welcome!

Christmas Concert by Candlelight – last few tickets available
December 17th 8.00 pm. Tickets £8.00. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie will be served. Tickets available from Pat Kimber (01844) 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk (formerly David Shuttle), Duke Street, Princes Risborough.

Community Carol Singing, December 22nd 6.30-8.00
Meeting at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served in the church hall. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!

Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 28th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann

New Year’s Eve, December 31st at 5.00 pm
A simple service of Evening Prayer will be said to provide an opportunity to reflect upon 2014 and to seek God’s blessing in the year ahead.

Film Nights at St. Dunstan’s Church!
Saturday January 24th at 5 pm ‘Frozen’ (PG): Disney’s smash hit comedy-adventure. Saturday January 31st at 7 pm: ‘The Book Thief’ (12): The extraordinary and courageous story of a young girl in World War II Germany. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets (adult - £3, children £1) available from Johanna Powell 01844 343996.

New Church Treasurer Required
After what will be 11 years in the role, Pat Kimber will be stepping down as treasurer at the end of next year. Pat has diligently kept the books for the church and those who have attended PCC and APCM meetings will have been very grateful for her clear explanation and presentation of the figures. With Pat giving a long period of notice this will enable adequate time for a handover period. Pat has not only done all of the bookkeeping but she has also counted and banked the cash for our services. It may therefore be that the role Pat currently performs could be taken on by more than one person. Pat also performs a number of other roles in the church such as preparing the sidesperson rota and selling tickets for events but these are separate from her duties as treasurer. If you wish to have an informal chat with Pat (273942) or myself about being involved in the treasurer-ship of the church we would be delighted to hear from you. James

Organist/choir director at St. Dunstan’s
Sadly after 2½ years Rowena Gibbons has stepped down from playing the organ at St. Dunstan’s owing to numerous other musical commitments and the distance she travels to us from Milton Keynes which is no fun in the winter. During this time Rowena and Sarah have done a tremendous job in raising the overall standard of singing and the musicality of our services. We therefore owe Rowena a big THANK YOU and we are delighted that Sarah will continue to play for Sunday morning and special services, and take choir practices. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays)

Wed 17th Dec	2.30pm Friendship Group 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices)
Thurs 18th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 19th Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sun 21st Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptisms 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
Mon 22nd Dec	6.30pm Carol singing (see notices)
Wed 24th Dec Christmas Eve	3pm Crib Service 6pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
Thurs 25th Dec Christmas Day	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
Sun 28th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Coffee at The Rectory afterwards) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Wed 31st Dec New Year’s Eve	5.00 Evening Prayer (see notices)
Thurs 1st Jan 2015	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sat 3rd Jan	12.30pm Wedding
Sun 4th Jan	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All age Family Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet 7th December 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

 

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

Sunday 7th December 2014
Second Sunday of Advent

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and Saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God.

8.00am Holy Communion
Readings: Isaiah 40 v 1-11, Mark 1 v 1-8

10.00 am    Christingle Service without Holy Communion

Hymns: 108, Candle in the Wind, 839, Christ be our Light, 901, 845, 932, 419

6.00 pm   Evensong
Readings: 1 Kings 22 v 1-28, Romans 15 v 4-13
Hymns: 57, Psalm 40v12-end, 265, 655

Prayer for the Week
With tender comfort and transforming power you come into our midst, O God of mercy and might. Make ready away in the wilderness, clear a straight path in our hearts, and from us into repentant people, that the advent of your Son may find us watchful and eager for the glory he reveals. We ask this though 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. Amen.
 

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Disadvantaged and disabled children, young refugees, and children in trouble with the law. The work of the Children’s Society.
• The homeless, as we approach Christmas, that they might find shelter, safety and dignity in their need.
• An end to the continuing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and other troubled parts of the world
  
• The Deanery: Synod, Area Dean, Lay Chairperson and Pastoral Committee
• The Retreat (PR) Forty Green (B)
• For the work of the Children’s charities, especially those whose work places them in danger of attack
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin,
• The recently departed: Alice Broadmeadow and Lynn Marshall
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Elizabeth Bragger, Alan Gibson.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Princes Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.

Notices

 

Invitation from Monks Risborough School
On Tuesday December 9th there is the Infant School Nativity Presentation ‘Baubles’ at 10.30 am. This takes place in the school hall and everyone from the congregation is very welcome.

The Bethany House Group - Advent Course
This continues on Wednesdays at 76 Westmead – 10.30 ~ 12 noon. Based on Paula Gooder’s book: ‘The Meaning is in the Waiting’, these reflections are taken from the Advent Wreath that is lit weekly until Christmas. Do come and take time to wait, in the company of ‘The Patriarchs’, ‘The Prophets’, ‘John the Baptist’ and ‘Mary’.  We look forward to seeing you.  Jill Iredale 346488

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Please join us for our Christmas Party on December 11th in the church hall from 8.00pm. Refreshments - Party Food

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 17th December. All welcome!

Christmas Concert by Candlelight – last few tickets available
December 17th 8.00 pm. Tickets £8.00. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie. Tickets available from Pat Kimber (01844) 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk (formerly David Shuttle), Duke Street, Princes Risborough
 
Community Carol Singing, December 22nd 6.30-8.00
Meeting at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served in the church hall. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!

Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 28th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann

New Year’s Eve, December 31st at 5.00 pm
A simple service of Evening Prayer will be said to provide an opportunity to reflect upon 2014 and to seek God’s blessing in the year ahead

Film Nights at St. Dunstan’s Church!
Saturday January 24th at 5 pm ‘Frozen’ (PG): Disney’s smash hit comedy-adventure. Saturday January 31st at 7 pm: ‘The Book Thief’ (12): The extraordinary and courageous story of a young girl in World War II Germany. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets (adults - £3, children £1) available from Johanna Powell 01844 343996

New Church Treasurer Required
After what will be 11 years in the role, Pat Kimber will be stepping down as treasurer at the end of next year. Pat has diligently kept the books for the church and those who have attended PCC and APCM meetings will have been very grateful for her clear explanation and presentation of the figures. With Pat giving a long period of notice this will enable adequate time for a handover period. Pat has not only done all of the bookkeeping but she has also counted and banked the cash for our services. It may therefore be that the role Pat currently performs could be taken on by more than one person. Pat also performs a number of other roles in the church such as preparing the sidesperson rota and selling tickets for events but these are separate from her duties as treasurer. If you wish to have an informal chat with Pat (273942) or myself about being involved in the treasurer-ship of the church we would be delighted to hear from you. James

Organist/choir director at St. Dunstan’s
Sadly after 2½ years Rowena Gibbons has stepped down from playing the organ at St. Dunstan’s owing to numerous other musical commitments and the distance she travels to us from Milton Keynes which is no fun in the winter. During this time Rowena and Sarah have done a tremendous job in raising the overall standard of singing and the musicality of our services. We therefore owe Rowena a big THANK YOU and we are delighted that Sarah will continue to play for Sunday morning and special services, and take choir practices. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays)

Mon 8th Dec	12 noon Funeral of Alice Broadmeadow 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Thurs 11th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the War Memorial 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (Church Hall)
Sun 14th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carol Service
Wed 17th Dec	2.30pm Friendship Group 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices)
Thurs 18th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 19th Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sun 21st Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptisms 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
Mon 22nd Dec	6.30pm Carol singing (see notices)
Wed 24th Dec Christmas Eve	3pm Crib Service 6pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
Thurs 25th Dec Christmas Day	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
Sun 28th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Coffee at The Rectory afterwards) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Wed 31st Dec New Year’s Eve	5.00 Evening Prayer
Thurs 1st Jan	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing

                       

Pew Sheet 30th November 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffees served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

 

Sunday 30th November 2014
First Sunday of Advent

In Advent, as we prepare to celebrate the Christ child’s birth, we remind ourselves that this Jesus will come again in glory. Let us worship in eager anticipation of his promised return.  

    

10.00 am     Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 128, 408, 480
Psalm: 80v1-7
Communion: 34, 978, 945

First Reading  Isaiah 64:1-9
The prophet pleads for God to reveal himself to his people in acts of power. He acknowledges that the Lord’s apparent absence is a consequence of their sins, but beseeches their Creator to have mercy on his people’s helplessness.     

Second Reading   1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Paul greets the Corinthian Christians, thankful that they have responded to the Gospel and received God’s grace and gifts. Through these they are equipped to live for Christ as they anticipate his return.   

Gospel  Mark 13:24-37 
Jesus tells of his return in glory at the end of this age. He recounts signs that will point to the imminence of his coming, but warns that the exact time is known only to his Father. He urges his disciples to remain vigilant and ready for whenever he returns.

6.00 pm    Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, Princes Risborough Baptist Church

 
Prayer for the Week
Rend the heavens and come down, O God of all ages! Rouse us from sleep, deliver us from our heedless ways, and form us into a watchful people, that, at the advent of your Son, he may find us doing what is right, mindful of all you command. Grant 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, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• The people of Iraq and Syria amidst the continuing conflict there
• Those living with HIV/AIDS;
• Funeral directors and all who care for the bereaved 
• St. Theresa’s Close (PR) Highwood Bottom (Sp)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin,
• The recently departed: Alice Broadmeadow and Lynn Marshall
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Lily Barraclough, Bill Avery, Grace Freed, Barry Mortimer, Joan Pitcher

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Grove Rennie Hospice Care, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.

 

Notices

Thank you for last weekend
We were very blessed last week with two fabulous and very different occasions. The first on the Saturday morning was the Advent Fair when we took just over a £1,000 and those who came were able to buy some high quality products in a lovely community atmosphere. The second was the confirmation service on Sunday evening where 31 candidates from across the Aylesbury Deanery and beyond were confirmed and over 250 attended the service. As part of the collection over £600 was raised for the Bishop of Oxford’s Outreach fund. Amongst its many projects this fund supports the education of visually impaired children at the Helen Keller Centre in Jerusalem. Thank you to everyone who made both of these events so wonderful and inspiring.

Drop in
Bereavement can be an isolating and painful experience accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and despair. At St Mary’s Chapter House, Princes Risborough a new group provides a relaxed and informal place to meet, chat and come together. The group will next meet on December 1st. Please contact Rose Williams 274225 for further details.

Two invitations from Monks Risborough School
On Wednesday December 3rd at 7 pm there is a concert with carols in aid of the Salvation Army. On Tuesday December 9th there is the Infant School Nativity Presentation ‘Baubles’ at 10.30 am. Both events take place in the school hall and everyone from the congregation is very welcome.

The Bethany House Group - Advent Course
This continues on Wednesdays at 76 Westmead – 10.30 ~ 12 noon.  Based on Paula Gooder’s book: ‘The Meaning is in the Waiting’, these reflections are taken from the Advent Wreath that is lit weekly until Christmas. Do come and take time to wait, in the company of ‘The Patriarchs’, ‘The Prophets’, ‘John the Baptist’ and ‘Mary’.  We look forward to seeing you.  Jill Iredale 346488

St. Dunstan’s churchyard leaf sweep/hedge planting
At 9.00 am on Saturday December 6th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard, to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths, and to plant the new hedge in the churchyard extension. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. James and Susanne Dodds

Christingle​ Pop Up Factory
This will be happening at 9.45am on December 6th in the Church Hall. Anybody who would like to be part of the production line making Christingles will be very welcome. There will be seasonal nibbles and tea /coffee to sustain the workers.

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Please join us for our Christmas Party on December 11th in the church hall from 8.00pm. Refreshments - Party Food

Christmas Concert by Candlelight – tickets now available
December 17th 8.00 pm. Tickets £8.00. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie. Tickets available from Pat Kimber (01844) 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk (formerly David Shuttle), Duke Street, Princes Risborough.

Congregational Carol Singing, December 22nd 6.30-8.00
Meeting at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served in the church hall. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!

Giving and Receipt of legacy
At the PCC meeting earlier this month it was decided to give an additional £500 to charity in light of the way that we have been blessed by God in our finances this year. The £500 will be sent to Walser’s Tanzania Charity to assist secondary school children in their education. A picture of some other children helped by this charity can be found on the notice board in the porch. Ten days later St. Dunstan’s received an incredibly generous legacy from the late Vera Stopp for just under £29,000. This will be a terrific boost in helping to fund major expenditure in 2015 such as the restoration of the windows above the high altar, the possible replacement of the boiler and/or treatment of the roof, and the completion of the churchyard extension. James

New Church Treasurer Required
After what will be 11 years in the role, Pat Kimber will be stepping down as treasurer at the end of next year. Pat has diligently kept the books for the church and those who have attended PCC and APCM meetings will have been very grateful for her clear explanation and presentation of the figures. With Pat giving a long period of notice this will enable adequate time for a handover period. Pat has not only done all of the bookkeeping but she has also counted and banked the cash for our services. It may therefore be that the role Pat currently performs could be taken on by more than one person. Pat also performs a number of other roles in the church such as preparing the sidesperson rota and selling tickets for events but these are separate from her duties as treasurer. If you wish to have an informal chat with Pat (273942) or myself about being involved in the treasurer-ship of the church we would be delighted to hear from you. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45.

Mon 1st Dec	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 4th Dec	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 6th Dec	9.00am Churchyard Working party and hedge planting and Christingle Factory (See notices)
Sun 7th Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy Communion) 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 8th Dec	12 noon Funeral of Alice Broadmeadow 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Thurs 11th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the War Memorial 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (Church Hall)
Sun 14th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carol Service
Wed 17th Dec	2.30pm Friendship Group 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices)
Thurs 18th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 19th Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sun 21st Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptisms 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
Mon 22nd Dec	6.30pm Carol singing (see notices)

                       

Pew Sheet 23rd November 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffees served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

Sunday 23rd November 2014
The Sunday next before Advent
Christ The King

God raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places. We gather at his throne to sing his praise and to seek his grace.

10.00 am     Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 137, 649, 689
Psalm: 95 v1-7
Communion: 381, 64, 931
Anthem: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, Maurice Bevan

First Reading  Ezekiel 34:11-16. 20-24
God never gives up on his people, but promises to bring them into his kingdom of justice and peace.

Second Reading  Ephesians 1:15-23
The risen Christ rules in heaven, and we have an inheritance in his kingdom with all the saints.

Gospel  Matthew 25:31-46
We will, in the end, all be judged by our attitude towards people in need of our help.
.
3.00 pm     Owlswick Choral Evensong
Readings: 2 Samuel 23 v 1-7, Matthew 28 v 16-end
Hymns: 433, Psalm 93, 466, 134, 499

6.00 pm    Deanery Confirmation Service with Bishop Henry Scriven, CMS Mission Director for South America

 

Prayer for the Week
Almighty God, you have conferred upon Christ Jesus sovereignty over every age and nation. Direct us, in love of Christ, to care for the least of his brothers and sisters, that we may be subject to his dominion and receive the inheritance of your kingdom. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Jackie Manthorpe, Olivia Dobson, Amanda Dobson, Richard Aguilar, Claudette Aguilar, Jan Eacott, Isla Myers and Grace Ingram
• The Home Office and the Home Secretary for the responsibility to care for the victims of crime
• Those who work at home caring for elderly relatives or young children
• Pymcombe Close, Queens Road and Rectory Court (PR) Abbotswood (Sp)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin, Lynn Marshall
• The recently departed: Alice Broadmeadow
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • John Baverstock, John Jolley, Vera Girling, Sheila Benham, Margaret Martin,
  •  Dorothy Pine.

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.

 

Notices

Confirmation Service Refreshments 23rd November
Susanne Dodds would be very grateful for any help with the preparation or serving of tea, coffee, cakes for the rehearsal at 4.30pm and especially with wine and nibbles at the end of the service at about 7.15 pm. Please sign up the list in the porch or call 342746 or email susanne@sunfire-uk.com. Thank you.

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 25th November – please meet in the layby off the A4010 at 9.15am. Knit-ins will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday (November 27th) of each month at 2.00pm.

The Bethany House Group - Advent Course
This starts on Wednesday 26 November for four consecutive weeks at 76 Westmead – 10.30 ~ 12 noon.  Based on Paula Gooder’s book: ‘The Meaning is in the Waiting’, these reflections are taken from the Advent Wreath that is lit weekly until Christmas. Do come and take time to wait, in the company of ‘The Patriarchs’, ‘The Prophets’, ‘John the Baptist’ and ‘Mary’.  We look forward to seeing you.  Jill Iredale 346488

Next seasonal service booklet: November 30th
A new seasonal service booklet starts next Sunday as we enter the season of Advent and prepare spiritually for Christmas. The booklet also contains the theme of light overcoming darkness and continues with the use of the Addington Mass setting. James

Drop in
Bereavement can be an isolating and painful experience accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and despair. At St Mary’s Chapter House, Princes Risborough a new group provides a relaxed and informal place to meet, chat and come together. The group will next meet on December 1st. Please contact Rose Williams. 274225 for further details.

St. Dunstan’s churchyard leaf sweep and hedge planting
At 9.00 am on Saturday December 6th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard, to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths, and to plant the new hedge in the churchyard extension. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. James and Susanne Dodds

Christingl​e Pop Up Factory
This will be happening at 9.45am on Saturday December 6th in the Church Hall. Anybody who would like to be part of the production line making Christingles will be very welcome. There will be seasonal nibbles and tea /coffee to sustain the workers.

Christmas Concert by Candlelight – tickets now available
December 17th 8.00 pm. Tickets £8.00. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie. Tickets available from Pat Kimber (01844) 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk (formerly David Shuttle), Duke Street, Princes Risborough

New Headteacher at Monks Risborough School
After ten years as Headteacher of Monks Risborough School Stephen Nunn has been appointed to be the next Principal of Hamilton Academy in High Wycombe. We wish him well as he takes up his new post. In turn we welcome Tom Baskerville as the new Headteacher here. Mr Baskerville is currently the Deputy Head at Burford School in Marlow. I am sure that both Stephen and Tom will great assets to their new school communities. James

Giving and Receipt of legacy
At the PCC meeting earlier this month it was decided to give an additional £500 to charity in light of the way that we have been blessed by God in our finances this year. The £500 will be sent to Walser’s Tanzania Charity to assist secondary school children in their education. A picture of some other children helped by this charity can be found on the notice board in the porch. Ten days later St. Dunstan’s received an incredibly generous legacy from the late Vera Stopp for just under £29,000. This will be a terrific boost in helping to fund major expenditure in 2015 such as the restoration of the windows above the high altar, the possible replacement of the boiler and/or treatment of the roof, and the completion of the churchyard extension. James

New Church Treasurer Required
After what will be 11 years in the role, Pat Kimber will be stepping down as treasurer at the end of next year. Pat has diligently kept the books for the church and those who have attended PCC and APCM meetings will have been very grateful for her clear explanation and presentation of the figures. With Pat giving a long period of notice this will enable adequate time for a handover period. Pat has not only done all of the bookkeeping but she has also counted and banked the cash for our services. It may therefore be that the role Pat currently performs could be taken on by more than one person. Pat also performs a number of other roles in the church such as preparing the sidesperson rota and selling tickets for events but these are separate from her duties as treasurer. If you wish to have an informal chat with Pat (273942) or myself about being involved in the treasurer-ship of the church we would be delighted to hear from you. James

 

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45.

Mon 24th Nov	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 27th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sun 30th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, Princes Risborough Baptist Church
Mon 1st Dec	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 4th Dec	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 6th Dec	9.00am Churchyard Working party and hedge planting
Sun 7th Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy Communion) 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 8th Dec	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Thurs 11th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the War Memorial 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (Church Hall)
Sun 14th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carol Service
Wed 17th Dec	2.30pm Friendship Group 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices)
Thurs 18th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys

                       

Pew Sheet 16th November 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffees served in the hall after the 10am service
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

 

 

Sunday 16th November 2014
2nd Sunday before Advent

We come to worship Jesus, God’s Son, believing that he came to live among us, and joyfully trusting in his promised return as Lord of all. 

10.00 am     Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 70, 12, 249
Psalm: 90 v1-12
Communion: 540, 67, 949

First Reading  Zephaniah 1:7. 12-18
The prophet warns of the Lord’s imminent and cataclysmic day of judgement on a people who have broken faith with him.

Second Reading   1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Paul reminds the Thessalonians that, since no one knows the exact time and date of the Lord’s return, they are to encourage one another in consistent Christian living

Gospel  Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus compares his ultimate return to an absent master coming back to settle accounts with the servants to whom he has entrusted his wealth.

6.00 pm     Choral Evensong
Hymns: 286, Psalm 89 v20-30, 756, 638
Readings: 1 Kings 1 v 15-40, Revelation 1 v 4-18

Prayer for the Week
O God, from whose own abundance all gifts and skills are lavishly bestowed, encourage us to use our talents as generously as you have allotted them, so that, being faithful to your purpose, we may become sharers in your glory. We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Those suffering as a result of war and for all victims of the Ebola virus
• Those being confirmed at next Sunday’s Deanery Confirmation service at St. Dunstan’s
• Those suffering from anorexia or bulimia and those who seek to support them
• Industrial tribunals and all who protect the rights of the worker.
• Chiltern Railways, Arriva Buses, Taxi Drivers and others working in public transport. 
• Those who live in Park Meadow (PR) Studridge Lane (Sp)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin, Lynn Marshall
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Harold Tapping, Hilda Sandell.
  
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Cruse Bereavement Care, supporting bereaved people and enabling anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.

 

Notices

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 19th November. All welcome!

Advent Fair – Saturday November 22nd (10 – noon)
Please can you help with the following:

• Items for Christmas Hamper. We are preparing a hamper for the main raffle prize. In the porch is a list of the items we need. Please sign the sheet and let Cathy Farquhar (343226) have your contributions by today.
• Please can you bring down by 9.30am on the day cakes and plants that can be sold
• Small pots, bowls and baskets are required so that Ros Haigh (344166) and her team can plant bulbs in them as gifts to sell.
  

Thank you for all your help.

Confirmation Service Refreshments 23rd November
Susanne Dodds would be very grateful for any help with the preparation or serving of tea, coffee, cakes for the rehearsal at 4.30pm and especially with wine and nibbles at the end of the service at about 7.15 pm. Please sign up the list in the porch or call 342746 or email susanne@sunfire-uk.com. Thank you.

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 25th November – please meet in the layby off the A4010 at 9.15am. Knit-ins will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday (November 27th) of each month at 2.00pm.

The Bethany House Group - Advent Course
This starts on Wednesday 26 November for four consecutive weeks at 76 Westmead – 10.30 ~ 12 noon.  Based on Paula Gooder’s book: ‘The Meaning is in the Waiting’, these reflections are taken from the Advent Wreath that is lit weekly until Christmas. Do come and take time to wait, in the company of ‘The Patriarchs’, ‘The Prophets’, ‘John the Baptist’ and ‘Mary’.  We look forward to seeing you.  Jill Iredale 346488
NB As a separate initiative free Bible reading notes for Advent will be given out next Sunday at the 10 am service
 
Town Farm Art Show in Cheddington: one weekend only
Festive art show in Cheddington: lots of exciting ideas for hand-crafted, high quality Christmas gifts, plus mulled wine, Christmas cake & Belgian waffles! Twelve talented artists showing paintings, illustration, ceramics, glass, woodcraft, woodcarving, stone carving, printed textiles and jewellery. Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November, 10am – 5pm. 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TT Please park on High Street – not in Town Farm. Free entry - Donations for refreshments in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. For photos & more info, see: www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com.

Drop in
Bereavement can be an isolating and painful experience accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and despair. At St Mary’s Chapter House, Princes Risborough a new group provides a relaxed and informal place to meet, chat and come together. The group will next meet on December 1st. Please contact Rose Williams. 274225 for further details.

St. Dunstan’s churchyard leaf sweep, maintenance and wild meadow planting
At 9.00 am on Saturday December 6th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard, to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths, and to plant the new hedge in the churchyard extension. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. James

Christmas Concert by Candlelight – tickets now available
December 17th 8.00 pm. Tickets £8.00. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie. Tickets available from Pat Kimber (01844) 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk (formerly David Shuttle), Duke Street, Princes Risborough

New Headteacher at Monks Risborough School
After ten years as Headteacher of Monks Risborough School Stephen Nunn has been appointed to be the next Principal of Hamilton Academy in High Wycombe. We wish him well as he takes up his new post. In turn we welcome Tom Baskerville as the new Headteacher here. Mr Baskerville is currently the Deputy Head at Burford School in Marlow. I am sure that both Stephen and Tom will great assets to their new school communities. James

Giving and Receipt of legacy
At the PCC meeting earlier this month it was decided to give an additional £500 to charity in light of the way that we have been blessed by God in our finances this year. The £500 will be sent to Walser’s Tanzania Charity to assist secondary school children in their education. A picture of some other children helped by this charity can be found on the notice board in the porch. Ten days later St. Dunstan’s received an incredibly generous legacy from the late Vera Stopp for just under £29,000. This will be a terrific boost in helping to fund major expenditure in 2015 such as the restoration of the windows above the high altar, the possible replacement of the boiler and/or treatment of the roof, and the completion of the churchyard extension. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45.

Thurs 20th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Sat 22nd Nov	10 -12 noon Advent Fair (see notices)
Sun 23rd Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Deanery Confirmation Service (now with Bishop Henry Scriven, CMS Mission Director for South America)
Mon 24th Nov	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (Church Hall)
Thurs 27th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sun 30th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, Princes Risborough Baptist Church
Mon 1st Dec	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 4th Dec	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 6th Dec	9.00am Churchyard Working party and hedge planting
Sun 7th Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy Communion) 6.00pm Choral Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet 9th November 2014

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

 

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffees served in the hall after the 10am service/act of remembrance.
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

Sunday 9th November 2014
Remembrance Sunday

10.00 am     Parish Eucharist

Hymns: 19, 437, 474, 21
Communion: 68, 310, 606,
The National Anthem: 230 (1st verse only)

Readings:
Genesis 4:1-12 (The story of Cain and Abel)
1 John 3:11-end (The call to love one another)
Matthew 5:38-end (Jesus teaches about retaliation and loving enemies)

11.15 am      Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial,     Mill Lane

11.30 am     Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4 v 13-end, Matthew 25 v 1-13

6.00 pm     Choral Evensong
Hymns: 153, Psalm 82, 186, 656
Readings: Judges 7 v 2-22, John 15 v 9-17

Prayer for the Week
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• All those who serve in our armed and emergency services, that they may be peacemakers, defending the defenceless
• Those how have died in warfare and those who have been left behind
• Peace in all countries where there is fighting and bloodshed, remembering especially Iraq, Syria, the Middle East and Nigeria, that there may be an end to the suffering and injustice experienced by innocent victims of conflict
• MIND and all who seek to understand the large minority of our society struggling with their mental health.
• The participants of The Bledlow Fun and Pre-School Clubs
• Those who live in Mount Way (PR) Woodway & Kiln Lane (LG) Slad Lane (Sp)  
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Susan Parkin, Lynn Marshall
• The recently departed:
  • Alex Smith and Peggy Howes
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Pam Gordon.

 Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Tearfund, working in partnership with Christian agencies and churches worldwide to tackle the causes and effects of poverty

Notices

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

World War One Commemoration
This continues on the 11th day of each month at 11 am on November 11th with a short act of commemoration and commitment to peace at the war memorial at the top of Mill Lane. The church bell will also be tolled 100 times on each of these occasions.

"What are you waiting for?"
This Quiet Day offers an opportunity to stop in the middle of our Christmas busy-ness and prepare for the coming of Jesus. Using readings from Isaiah we discover how God fulfilled His purpose for us by sending His Son. Our reflections will be led by Rev. Rose Williams and we hope there will be opportunity to visit the award winning Chapel at Cuddesdon during the day.  The quiet day is open to all, and will be held at Ripon College Cuddesdon on Saturday 15th November, from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The cost is £10 per person and covers morning coffee and afternoon tea, please bring your own packed lunch. Where possible we will try to organise car sharing, but there is ample car-parking on site. To reserve your place, please phone Rose Williams on 274225.

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 19th November. All welcome!

Advent Fair – Saturday November 22nd (10 – noon)
Please can you help with the following:

• Items for Christmas Hamper. We are preparing a hamper for the main raffle prize. In the porch is a list of the items we need. Please sign the sheet and let Cathy Farquhar (343226) have your contributions by Sunday 16th November.
• Please can you bring down by 9.30am on the day cakes and plants that can be sold
• Small pots, bowls and baskets are required so that Ros Haigh (344166) and her team can plant bulbs in them as gifts to sell.
  

Thank you for all your help.

Advent Fair Competition
“We are inviting children up to the age of 11 to take part in making a Giant Advent Calendar. All entries will receive a prize. There will also be 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall prizes as well as several other ‘spot prizes’. Each entry needs to be on white A4 paper, with a landscape picture of part of the Christmas story, with a number from 1 to 24 included as part of or separate to the overall design of the picture. On the back of the A4 paper the first and surname of the child, their age, parent’s telephone name and number need to be written in BLOCK capitals. Entries can be posted in to the Rectory (at the top of Mill Lane, behind the war memorial) up to Friday November 21st or handed in at the Advent Craft Fair at St. Dunstan’s on Saturday November 22nd before 11.15. Prizes will be awarded from 11.45. James

Confirmation Service Refreshments 23rd November
Susanne Dodds would be very grateful for any help with the preparation or serving of tea, coffee, cakes, wine and nibbles for the rehearsal at 4.30pm or the main service at 6pm.  Please call 342746 or susanne@sunfire-uk.com. Thank you.

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 25th November – please meet in the layby off the A4010 at 9.15am. Knit-ins will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday (November 27th) of each month at 2.00pm.

Drop in
Bereavement can be an isolating and painful experience accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and despair. At St Mary’s Chapter House, Princes Risborough a new group provides a relaxed and informal place to meet, chat and come together to support one another and is for those of any faith or no faith at all. The group will meet on the first Monday of each month December 1st. If you wish to know more or know someone who may appreciate such a group, please contact Rose Williams. 274225

St. Dunstan’s churchyard leaf sweep, maintenance and wild meadow planting
At 9.00 am on Saturday December 6th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard, to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths, and to plant the new hedge in the churchyard extension. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. James

Christmas Concert by Candlelight – tickets now available
December 17th 8.00 pm. Tickets £8.00. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie. Tickets available from Pat Kimber (01844) 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk (formerly David Shuttle), Duke Street, Princes Risborough

New Headteacher at Monks Risborough School
After ten years as Headteacher of Monks Risborough School Stephen Nunn has been appointed to be the next Principal of Hamilton Academy in High Wycombe. We wish him well as he takes up his new post. In turn we welcome Tom Baskerville as the new Headteacher here. Mr Baskerville is currently the Deputy Head at Burford School in Marlow. I am sure that both Stephen and Tom will great assets to their new school communities. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45.

Tues 11th Nov	11.00am Remembrance Day Ceremony at the war memorial (see notices)
Thurs 13th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm St. Dunstan’s Fellowship (“Flowers for Christmas” with Pat Trunkfield)
Sun 16th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 20th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 23rd Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Deanery Confirmation Service
Thurs 27th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sun 30th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm CTR Advent Service, Princes Risborough Baptist Church
Thurs 4th Dec	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion
Sun 7th Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Communion) 6.00pm Choral Evensong