Posts
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:
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.
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the church 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 9th March 2014
First Sunday of Lent
Let us go with Jesus into the wilderness, that we may face our own demons, and renew our faith in the God who shows us his truth.
Hymns: 572, 395, 727
Psalm: 32
Communion: 342, 705, 643
First Reading Genesis 2 v 15-17 & Ch. 3 v 1-7
The first humans disobey the command of the Creator, and lose their innocence.
Second Reading Romans 5 v 12-19
Sin is an inevitable part of the human condition, but it can be dealt with because of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Gospel Matthew 4 v 1-11
Jesus resists the voice of temptation by remembering the words of the Scriptures.
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Genesis 2 v 15-17 & Ch. 3 v 1-7
Matthew 4 v 1-11
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Deuteronomy 6 v 4-9 & 16-end, Luke 15 v 1-10
Hymns: 379, 13, 457 Psalm: 50 v1-15
Prayer for the Week
Lord our God in every age you call a people to hear your word and to do your will. Renew us in these Lenten days: washed clean of sin, sealed with the Spirit, and sustained by your living bread, may we remain true to our calling and, with the elect, serve you alone. Grant this through Christ, our liberator from sin, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever.
Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:
- The people of Ukraine, that a just and peaceful solution to this present crisis might be found.
- World leaders, especially those who are involved in peace negotiations in the troubled areas of our world today
- All those who have been affected by the recent bad weather, especially for the people of Somerset and others locally who have lost so much.
- The Emergency services, for the practical help and reassurance they bring to those in trouble
- Our Archbishops Justin and John
- Those who are unemployed or are in debt.
- Upper Icknield Way (PR) West Lane (B)
- Those who are sick in our parish:
- And also further afield for:
- Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, David Holding, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank
- The recently departed:
- Bert Keeping, Beryl Boyce and Ethel Galley
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Marjorie Browne, Ethel Seager
Please remember the charitiesthat the parish supports:
The Princes Centre, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.
Notices
Copy date for contributions is 10th March. Please send entries to: john@jamckay.demon.co.uk and morna.hinch@btinternet.com Many thanks.
The Bethany House Group
The Bethany House Group invites you to join them for Lent, for any or all of the five sessions:
Build on the rock – faith, doubt – and Jesus which is the latest York Course. Five consecutive Wednesdays: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2 and 9 – plus a Group House Communion on April 16. All sessions are: 10.30 – 12 noon at 76 Westmead. Please contact Jill Iredale if you feel you would like to come, so that a booklet can be obtained for you (just £3): 01844 346488 or email at frank.iredale@btinternet.com
Church Flowers
The Church Flower Team would be delighted to hear from anyone who would be interested to join our team. They would be very welcome to meet other members at a workshop on Wednesday 12th March in the Church Hall at 10am. Please contact Carolyn Hector on 01844 345460 or Pat Trunkfield on 01844 344380 for further details.
St. Dunstan's Fellowship
The AGM will be held on 13th March and preceded by Communion at 7.30pm. Refreshments: Peta Voss & Rita List. The next walk is on Tuesday 25th March – please meet in the layby off the A4010 at 9.15am. Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm.
Time to pray?
On Saturday March 15th at The Rectory from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon, there will be time to enjoy some coffee and cake with a theme of ‘prayers of intercession’. This is aimed towards those people who currently lead the prayers on a Sunday morning, those people who think they might wish to have a try at this or those who have a particular interest in this area. There will be a chance to share current practice, some hints and tips and plenty of time for questions. If you are interested in coming please speak with James or Rob.
Revised Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. If you are not currently on the electoral roll please complete and return an electoral roll form by March 17th to the electoral roll officer: Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough, HP27 0JT. Forms are available in the church porch or from Roger.
Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday March 17th at 8pm:
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. All are welcome to these meetings of any faith or none. The meeting starts with some simple relaxation exercises, a short passage from the Bible to reflect upon in the half hour of silence, followed by a time of sharing of our experiences if people wish. For further information please contact James
Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 19th March.
Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch March 19th
This is taking place in the hall from 12.30-2.15pm.
Do come along for a friendly get together with soup,
crusty bread and tea/coffee, for only £4.50. How can you resist? If anyone would like to volunteer to make some soup (all flavours welcome), please let Rosemary know if you can help on 344417. Many thanks to those who have already offered to be chefs!
Risborough Cares Charity AGM
Risborough Cares is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27th March 2014. This will be in the Lower Hall of the Princes Centre in Clifford Road. Tea /coffee will be available from 7pm and the meeting will commence at 7.30pm. Details of funds that have accumulated in Risborough Cares Charity accounts for the Princes Centre will be available. All welcome.
More welcomers (sidespersons) required
It is frequently commented on how friendly the church is. This is in part owing to the welcome given by those who give out the books, read the lessons etc. on a Sunday morning. If you are interested in being involved in this role please can you speak to James, Sue or Susanne. The commitment is one or two Sundays every three or four months. At the Annual Meeting on April 7th existing sidespeople are usually automatically re-elected.
Bloxham Festival of Faith and Literature
This year this is on the theme of War and Peace. It runs from Friday 30 May - Sunday 1 June 2014. It hosts a number of excellent speakers and sessions. For full details please log on to http://www.bloxhamfaithandliterature.co.uk
The Next Few Weeks
| Wed 12th Mar | 10.00am Flower workshop (church hall) 11.45am Visiting Bell Ringers |
| Thurs 13th Mar | 9.30am Holy Communion
(Rev. Steve Williams) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Fellowship Communion service 8.00pm Fellowship AGM |
| Sat 15th Mar | 10.00am Intercessions workshop (see notices) |
| Sun 16th Mar | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Mon 17th Mar | 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall) |
| Wed 19th Mar | 12.30pm Super Soup (see notices) 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 20th Mar | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sun 23rd Mar | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong |
| Mon 24th Mar | 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory |
| Thurs 27th Mar | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church) |
| Sun 30th Mar | Clocks have gone back 1 hour 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Mothering Sunday (without Communion) 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
No comments:
Post a Comment