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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:
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 church hall after the 10am service.
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities.
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.
On April 27th the Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for the Communion.
Double Edition
Sunday 20th April 2014
Easter Day
On this joyful Easter Day we come to meet our risen Lord. This is the day when he rose again. Alleluia!
08.00 am Holy Communion
Readings: Acts 10 v 34-43, Matthew 28 v 1-10
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
Hymns: 348, Peruvian Gloria, 667, 8, 672
Anthem: Gloria, A. Vivaldi
Communion: 87, 705, 168, 437
First Reading Acts 10 v 34-43
In the house of a Roman centurion, Peter shares what God taught him in a vision: that forgiveness of sins is offered to all, whatever their background, if they believe in Jesus Christ, whom God anointed with the Holy Spirit and raised from the dead.
Second Reading Matthew 28 v 1-10
On Easter morning an angel rolls the stone away and tells the two women that Jesus is risen and they must tell others. Jesus himself repeats the instructions, and both reassure them there is nothing to fear.
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Song of Solomon 3 v2-5 & 8 v6-7; John 20 v11-18
Hymns: 637, 754, 433
Psalm: 66v1-12
Prayer for the Week
God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned, creation is restored, and the way to life stands open in our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned, creation is restored, and the way to life stands open in our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Sunday 27th April 2014
Second Sunday of Easter
“Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord”’ (John 20:18). As we come before our Lord in worship and thanksgiving, let us seek the strength and courage he offers that we may live his risen life.
New Eastertide Service Booklets being used
Hymns: 241, 103, 12, 9
Communion: 652, 84, 13
First Reading Acts 2 v 14a & 22-32
On the day of Pentecost, Peter talks compellingly to those in Jerusalem about the continuation of their historic faith in the work of Jesus, now risen from death
Second Reading 1 Peter 1 v 3-9
The writer seeks to encourage Christians who are suffering persecution, urging them to stand firm in their faith and reminding them of the imperishable inheritance to which they are heirs in Jesus Christ.
Gospel John 20 v 19-end
The risen Jesus appears to his fearful disciples and offers them the gift of his peace. The absent Thomas doubts what his fellow disciples have witnessed, but is finally convinced when Jesus appears to them again.
6.00 pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Readings: Daniel 6 v 1-23, Mark 15 v 46 - Ch16 v 8
Hymns: 112, 114, 453, 119
Psalm: 30v1-6
Prayer of the Week
O God, worker of wonders, you made this day for joy and gladness. Let the risen Lord abide with us this day, opening the Scriptures to us and breaking bread in our midst. Set our hearts aflame and open our eyes that we may see in his sufferings all that the prophets spoke and recognise him at this table, the Christ now entered into glory, first–born from the dead, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, worker of wonders, you made this day for joy and gladness. Let the risen Lord abide with us this day, opening the Scriptures to us and breaking bread in our midst. Set our hearts aflame and open our eyes that we may see in his sufferings all that the prophets spoke and recognise him at this table, the Christ now entered into glory, first–born from the dead, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:
- Peace, justice and stability in Ukraine, Syria and other countries affected by violence, war or civil strife
- All those affected by the recent ferry disaster in South Korea – for those who died, for those missing, for those who mourn them, for those who search for them
- Those being baptised or confirmed at Easter
- The department of Trade and Industry, for the responsibilities to see fairness in economy trade
- We pray for all who are victims of unscrupulous loan agents who are paying huge amounts of money for their possessions
- Owlswick & Owlswick Lane (MR) Fairway & Firs Court (PR), Wellington Avenue & Well Lane (MR) Little Orchard Close (L), Little Park (PR)
- The vulnerable, elderly and infirm: Age Concern. ‘Open door’
- 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:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- 20/4: Flora Skinner, Robert Hartle, Alan Thomas, Winifred Wakefield, Anne Minter, David Vere,
- 27/4: Christina Hyde, Stella Cornford, Sid Howard, Doris Bird, Gerald Brock
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.
Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.
Notices
The next walk is on Tuesday 22nd April – 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 at 2.00pm.
On May 8th at 8pm in the Church Hall, Susanne Carr will be talking about Paintings in the National Gallery of Scotland. Everyone is welcome and refreshments are by Pam Scott and Pat Kimber.
A morning for Sidespeople and Lesson Readers
On Saturday 17th May, from 10 - 11.30, in church, starting with refreshments, the morning will be a 'thank you,' a learning opportunity and a time for those who are experienced to encourage those new to the role. With 'top tips' from David Powell and discussion, all who come are assured of an interesting and helpful time. We look forward to seeing you. Rob and James
Patronal Festival Barbeque
Our Patronal Festival Barbeque will be held on Sunday 18th May 2014 starting at 12.30 pm, after the morning service which will start at 11.00 am on this day. Tickets are available from Jane or Keith Gibbons (01844 344113) priced at £7 for adults and £3 for the first child in each family aged between 5 and 16 years old. As always the success of this event depends on your generous donations of salads and desserts. There is a list on the notice board in the church porch for you to sign if you are prepared to donate a dish. Help is also required to pre-cook the chicken on the Sunday morning. To avoid any disappointment, please buy your tickets and sign the list for salads and desserts as early as possible.
Visit to Worcester Cathedral
This years’ visit to a cathedral city will be on Wednesday June 18th. Worcester is a beautiful city with the river Severn running through it. There will be a tour of the cathedral at 3.00 pm as well as opportunities to visit some of the many other attractions such as the Worcester Porcelain Museum, The Commandery to learn about the English Civil War, and Greyfriars House and Garden (National Trust). There are also 45 minute trips along the Severn run by Worcester River Cruises and Choral Evensong in the cathedral at 5.30 pm. The coach will leave the lay-by in Monks Risborough at 9:15 am, drop us by the cathedral at about 11.30 am and return to the lay-by in Monks Risborough at approximately 8.30 pm. Please bring a picnic or enjoy the refreshments offered by the cloister café by the cathedral. The cost of the trip is £25 which includes the tour of the cathedral with cheques payable to Monks Risborough PCC. If you or other members of your family and friends are interested in coming please contact Rev James Tomkins (01844) 275944 jamestomkins@btinternet.com and send your money to the Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE
Free Entry to Westminster Abbey
I have again secured a pass that allows up to four people free entry to Westminster Abbey (the normal adult price is £18). If you would like to borrow this pass please let me know. James.
The Next Few Weeks
| Thurs 24th April | New Eastertide service booklet starts 9.30am Holy Communion
(Rev Serena Hutton) 10.30am Bucks Arts Week Meeting 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church) |
| Sun 27th April | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong, Owlswick (Rev Ivor Cornish) |
| Mon 28th April | 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall) |
| Thurs 1st May | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 4th May | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Christening of Alice Wraight 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Thurs 8th May | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 11th May | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Christian Aid Service (now at Princes Risborough Baptist Church) |
