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