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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 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 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.
DOUBLE EDITION
Sunday 22nd June 2014
First Sunday after Trinity
True to his promise, Jesus the Prince of Peace is among us now – so let us welcome him and worship in a spirit of true celebration.
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 534, 752, 695
Psalm: 69 vs. 13-22
Communion: 34, 222, 930
First Reading Jeremiah 20 v 7-13
The prophet, overcome and overpowered by God, is compelled to cry out despite the derision he suffers. He has faith that his persecutors will stumble and be shamed.
Second Reading Romans 6 v 1b-11
Death no longer has dominion over whoever has died to sin, for they are alive to God in Christ.
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Gospel Matthew 10 v 24-39
Having gathered his disciples, Jesus imparts his wisdom to them before sending them out to spread the good news. The underlying message is one of hope – not to be afraid but to have faith, despite the difficult times that lie ahead.
6.00 pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Readings: 1 Samuel 24 v 1-17, Luke 14 v 12-24
Hymns: 457, 372, 374, 359
Psalm: 46
Prayer for the Week
The bread you give, O God, is Christ’s flesh for the life of the world; the cup of his blood is your covanent for our salvation. Grant that we who worship Christ in this holy mystery may reverence him in the needy of this world by lives poured out for the sake of that kingdom where he lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
The bread you give, O God, is Christ’s flesh for the life of the world; the cup of his blood is your covanent for our salvation. Grant that we who worship Christ in this holy mystery may reverence him in the needy of this world by lives poured out for the sake of that kingdom where he lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
Sunday 29th June 2014
Peter and Paul, Apostles
Gracious God, you take what is impossible and make all things possible. Let us worship the Lord: all praise to his name!
10.00 am Parish EucharistHymns: 74, 375, 398, 252
Communion: 64, 68, 937
First Reading Acts 12 v 1-11
A time of persecution comes upon the Church, but Peter is freed from prison by an angel.
Second Reading 2 Timothy 4 v 6-8 & 17-18
In these words, Paul is reflecting on his life's work. It is a life of effort, faithfulness, hope, fulfilment and confidence in God.
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Gospel Matthew 16 v 13-19
For Simon to blurt out that Jesus was God's Son was unsurprising. But for Jesus then to rename this impetuous man “Rocky” was almost laughable. Yet with God, the impossible is made possible.
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Ezekiel 34 v 11-16, John 21 v 15-22
Hymns: 347, 579, 188
Psalm: 124
Prayer for the Week
True and faithful God, you give courage to the fearful and endurance to the martyrs. Sustain us as followers of your Son Jesus, that with boldness and conviction we may acknowledge him before the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
True and faithful God, you give courage to the fearful and endurance to the martyrs. Sustain us as followers of your Son Jesus, that with boldness and conviction we may acknowledge him before the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, 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 weeks for:
- Ways to bring lasting peace to the troubled nations of the world such as Iraq, Ukraine and Syria
- The appointment of the new parish priest for St. John’s Church, Lacey Green
- For forensic scientists who used advances in technology to detect crimes and prosecute the guilty.
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- And also further afield for:
- Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, David Holding, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole.
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- 22/6: Evelyn Plater, Richard Millard, Jean Pritchard, Dorothy Lockwood & Barbara Chalkley
- 29/6: Edith Parsons, Poppy Vere, Sandy Bridger, Anna Heath, Ethel Evans & Myra Woodruff.
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
From June 23rd for approximately six weeks stone masons will be carrying out essential stonework repairs to the inside and outside of the church to ensure that the building continues to be well maintained. Work will take place from Monday to Friday and therefore there shouldn’t be any disruption to Sunday services although we will need to celebrate Communion in front of the chancel screen, possibly use the Clavinova and the church will be closed to visitors for part or all of this six week period. Morning Prayer and the Thursday Communion service will however need to be held at the Rectory until further notice. A further grant of £5000 has now been promised from the Wolfson Foundation towards the costs of the work. I apologise in advance if any inconvenience is caused. James
St. Dunstan's Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 24th June – 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.
Public Reading Workshop, Saturday 5th July 10 – 11.30
David Powell has offered to lead a public reading workshop in the Church on Saturday 5th July starting at 10.30 am. This workshop is not restricted to just those on the current sidesperson rotas. Indeed it might just be that it is the very thought of having to stand-up and read in public which has been deterring you from taking on this role! Not to be confused with public speaking, public reading is really so much easier as someone else has already written your script!
In the beginning…
This is a funny and lively retelling of the Book of Genesis by the Searchlight Theatre Company. The performance will take place at the newly refurbished Baptist Church in Bell Street, Princes Risborough on Thursday July 10th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 each (Family ticket £15 for 2 adults & 2 children under 18 from the same family) and available from Pat Kimber by telephoning 01844 273942
Bucks Historic Churches Trust Ride or Stride, Sept 13th
St Dunstan’s has received £11,500 in 2014 from this charity towards repairs to be carried out on the stonework. Please help by raising money as a sponsored rider or walker. If you would be interested in participating or organising a group, please contact Rosemary Woodward Court on 01844 344417 for riders, or Morna Hinch on 01844 345169 for walkers. P.S. There are 12 participating churches/chapels to visit within a 4 miles radius of St. Dunstan’s (with no steep hills).
Say Farewell to Bishop John
At the Diocese of Oxford’s Grand Day Out on Saturday 20th September, 2014: 10.00 – 17.00, Oxford City Centre, everyone is invited to give thanks for Bishop John’s ministry among us, for prayer and worship, a feast of different activities, a massive picnic on Christ Church Meadow and a huge open-air farewell Eucharist. For full information about the day, please go to www.oxford.anglican.org/granddayout
Representative for Lighthouse for St. Dunstan’s needed
This involves: - attending committee meetings, ensuring your church's flyers etc. are distributed, helping to recruit volunteers, supporting fundraising events mainly through promoting them in church, if possible volunteering in some aspect during the week, supporting and promoting Lighthouse prayer meetings. This is an important role so that St Dunstan’s can support fully the excellent work of the Lighthouse Christian Holiday Week for children. If you would like more information please speak with James.
The Next Few Weeks
Morning Prayer usually takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s. There will be no morning prayer from Monday June 23rd to Monday June 30th inclusive and thereafter it will be at the Rectory until further notice whilst repairs to the stonework are being undertaken.
| Mon 23rd June | Stonework repairs commence (see notices) |
| Thurs 26th June | 9.30am Holy Communion (Rev Rose Williams) – at the Rectory 2.00pm Monks Monkeys – at the Rectory |
| Sun 29th June | 10.00am Parish Eucharist (Canon Rev Rob Brown) 6.00pm Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman) |
| Thurs 3rd July | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion – at the Rectory 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 6th July | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Christenings 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Mon 7th July | 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory (see welcome leaflet) |
| Thurs 10th July | 9.30am Holy Communion at the Rectory 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Searchlight Theatre Production at Princes Risborough Church (see notices) |
| Sun 13th July | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
