Friday 26 December 2014

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
                       

Monday 22 December 2014

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


                       

Saturday 20 December 2014

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

                       

Saturday 13 December 2014

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
                       

Friday 5 December 2014

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