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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.
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
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
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally
Notices
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
| 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  |
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