Pew Sheet 1st March 2015

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 1st March 2015
Second Sunday of Lent

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: Genesis 17 v 1-7 & 15-16, Mark 8 v 31-end
 
10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism of George Farmer
Hymns: 45, Nothing’s Too Big, 54, 503
Communion hymns: 971, 212, 411, 437

Gospel   Luke 10:38-42
Jesus visits Mary and Martha

Nothing’s too big, big, big for his power

Nothing’s too big, big, big for his power
Nothing's too little, little for His care
Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too iddly, widdly for His care

Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too incy, wincy for His care
Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too teeny, weeny for His care

He’s God of the big, God of the little
God of the stuff somewhere in the middle
The King of moving mountains
Loves you more than you will ever know
Oh, oh, oh Nothing's too big, nothing's too small
Nothing's too much He cares for it all x4

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Genesis 12 v 1-9, Hebrews 11 v 1-3 & 8-16
Hymns: 69, Psalm 135 v1-14, 723, 487

Prayer for the week

Holy God, our lives are laid open before you: rescue us from the chaos of sin and through the death of your Son bring us healing and make us whole in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• George Farmer and others being baptised/christened in the Church today
  
• Peace and justice in the world and for all whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife
  
• The National Health Service, for our local hospitals and for all who are patients at this time.
  
• Risborough Ministry Team: discernment and development of ministry across the team - lay and ordained. The role of the Team Forum.
  
• Stratton Road & Sycamore House (PR) Skittle Green & Holly Green, (B)
  
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Gillian Brady
• The recently departed: Ray Ingram, David Whitehead
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Leslie Morecraft, Chris Broadmeadow, Gladys Wallwork, Ethel Galley.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Whitechapel Mission www.whitechapel.org.uk supporting homeless people in London

 

Notices

 

Newsletter
Copy date for contributions is 10th March. Please send entries to john@jamckay.demon.co.uk or morna.hinch@btinternet.com.

Rocking Horse For Sale
I have a wonderful rocking horse who needs a new home.  I was going to give it to my neighbour for their little girl, but they do not have the room for it. If anyone would like it or would like to view it please contact myself or karen on 01844 274898. If we cannot take your call please leave a message and contact details so we can get back to you. Thank you. Paula Salmon and Karen Johnson.

Worship Group Update
Lent sees the introduction of the final booklet in our series of seasonal booklets. The front cover is very striking and the whole booklet will hopefully be an aid to worship during this season. Work is currently being undertaken to update the booklet for the All Age Family Service and a new mass setting in addition to the existing Addington setting is being considered for possible introduction later this year. You can listen to this on http://www.culvermusic.com/trinity-mass.html  If you have any comments please let James know.

Lent 2015
In addition to the course on the Apocrypha in the church hall there is an evening of ‘Spiritual Journeys’ being organised by Churches Together in Risborough. This takes place on Tuesday evenings in March at Costa Coffee in Princes Risborough from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Further details can be found on the notice board. James.

A French Concert for All Ages (8 – 88+)!
Featuring local musicians Anna Markland and Phil Crookes performing at St. Dunstan’s on March 28th at 6.30 pm with music to include Poulenc’s Babar the Elephant (with guest narrator!), extracts from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite for piano duet, Faure’s Dolly Suite and other pieces. Light refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held. Tickets are available (£6/adult and £1/child 18 and under) from Pat Kimber 01844 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk.

Revised Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. If you are not currently on the electoral roll (copy in the porch) please complete and return an electoral roll form by March 31st to the electoral roll officer: Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough,  HP27 0JT. Forms are available on the table in the church, in the porch and from Roger.

Women's World Day of Prayer March 6th
This takes place at St Mary's at 11.00am this year. The service is arranged by women from The Bahamas. If you would like a small speaking part please let me know. Otherwise, just come along. Rosemary 344417

Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch March 13th 12.30-2.00pm, church hall – everyone welcome
For £5.00 you will be warmed by the soup, crusty bread and a hot drink. If you would be willing to make or help serve soup, please get in touch. Rosemary 344417

Vacancies on the PCC and Deanery Synod
There will be two vacancies on the church council (PCC) and one on the Deanery Synod that need to be filled at the Annual Meetings on Monday April 27th. If you are interested in the decision making process and day to day running of St. Dunstan’s or St. Peter’s, have an interest in the wider workings of the Church and you have been on the electoral roll for six months, please let James know if you wish to fill one of these important vacancies. The PCC meets nine times a year on Monday evening and the Deanery Synod three times per year.

Save the dates!
I have managed to arrange discounted prices for a Pilgrims Tour of Westminster Abbey on Wednesday July 15th and a trip to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday August 5th. More details to follow in the April/May newsletter, if not before. James

Team Prayer Diary
The 2015 version of the Risborough Team Prayer Diary is now available from the table near to the main entrance door of the church. The diary contains all of the street names in the local area as well as various groups, clubs, organisations, businesses etc. Please take a free copy. James

More grass cutters required
In anticipation that spring is almost upon us and with the purchase of a new lightweight mulching mower we require two more people to help with mowing a section of the churchyard. If you would like to find out more about what’s involved please speak with 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 from Wednesday March 4th to Wednesday March 11th inclusive.
 

Wed 4th Mar	10.30am Lent Course on the Apocrypha in the Church Hall
Thurs 5th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 6th Mar	11.00am Women’s World Day of Prayer at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Sun 8th Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 11th Mar	10.30 am Lent course on the Apocrypha in the Church Hall 11.00 am World War One Act of Commemoration at the war memorial (Mill Lane) 7.00pm Christian Aid AGM, Princes Risborough Baptist Church (Top Hall)
Thurs 12th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 7.30pm Fellowship Holy Communion Service followed by AGM and Challenge Trophy evening (church hall)
Sun 15th Mar Mothering Sunday	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Mothering Sunday without Communion 6.00pm Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet 22nd February 2015

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 22nd February 2015
1st Sunday of Lent

Today we hear how Jesus is driven out into the wilderness and tempted by Satan. Let us lift up our souls, our hearts and our minds to worship God who with steadfast love and compassion holds us, understands our needs and guides us in the ways of righteousness and faithfulness. 

10.00am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 343, 144, 32
Psalm: 25 v1-9
Communion hymns: 610, 69, 945
Anthem: Hide not thou thy face, O God (R. Farrant)

First Reading  Genesis 9:8-17
God establishes an everlasting covenant with Noah and his descendants that he will never again destroy all living creatures on earth because of the wrongdoing of men and women.

Second Reading 1 Peter 3:18-end
Peter tells us that although our sin separates us from God we are saved from that separation by baptism into new life, made possible by Christ’s willing sacrifice of his own life and his resurrection from the dead by the power of God.

Gospel Mark 1:9-15 
The Holy Spirit who, at his baptism, descends on Jesus like a dove, now drives him out into a wilderness time of trial and temptation before he can begin his public ministry of proclaiming that the kingdom of God is near.

3.00pm Evensong (St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick)
Readings: Genesis 2 v 15-17 & 3 v 1-7; Romans 5 v 12-19
Hymns: 76, Psalm 119, 414, 70, 420

Prayer for the week
God of the covenant, as the forty days of deluge swept away the world’s corruption and watered new beginnings of righteousness and life, so in the saving flood of baptism your people are washed clean and born again.  Throughout these forty days, we beg you, unseal for us the wellspring of your grace, cleanse our hearts of all that is not holy, and cause your gift of new life to flourish once again.  Grant this through Christ our liberator from sin, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever. Amen

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Those persecuted for their faith, that they may be strengthened and upheld by the Holy Spirit; remembering especially the Coptic Christians murdered in Libya this week
  
• Those parts of the world where there is conflict and violence, especially for Ukraine and Syria: that the leaders of the nations be led in the ways of peace, justice and reconciliation.
  
• School governors and the responsibility that they carry for the life of our schools
  
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of St. Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church, Princes Risborough
• Pursell Place (PR) Monkton Waye & Cornerways (Sp)
  
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Gillian Brady
• The recently departed:
  • Rev. Dave Lawton, Ray Ingram, David Whitehead
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • David Brewer, Beryl Boyce, Evelyn How, Enid Clack, Muriel Birrell and Doreen Roberts
    

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere (ROPE) www.rope.org.uk

 

Notices

 

Worship Group Update
Lent sees the introduction of the final booklet in our series of seasonal booklets. The front cover is very striking and the whole booklet will hopefully be an aid to worship during this season. Work is currently being undertaken to update the booklet for the All Age Family Service and a new mass setting in addition to the existing Addington setting is being considered for possible introduction later this year. You can listen to this on http://www.culvermusic.com/trinity-mass.html If you have any comments please let James know.

Lent 2015
Two courses are on offer this year. The first course is on the Apocrypha, the set of books that sits between the Old and New Testament in some Bibles. There is the choice of a one day workshop in the church hall on Saturday 28th February from 10.00am—4.00pm. Drinks will be provided but please bring your own packed lunch. Alternatively four sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30 – 12 noon, starting on 4th March and now IN THE CHURCH HALL. There is a leaflet on the table giving further information. Please complete and return the tear off slip for this by TODAY to Rob or James.
The second course is based on ‘Spiritual Journeys’. This is being organised by Churches Together in Risborough and takes place on Tuesday evenings in March at Costa Coffee in Princes Risborough from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Further details can be found on the notice board. James.
There are also some free booklets for Lent called ‘Love life, live Lent’ available on the table by the south door for those who wish to mark Lent in a practical/active way.

New Church/Parish Guide – Free introductory offer
A new guide to the church and parish is now available. Written by Jill Eyers with photographs by Hayley Watkins, everyone is welcome to take one free copy before the end of February. The suggested donation for visitors will be £2 with the option to gift aid this amount. James

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 24th February – meet in the layby at 9.15am. “Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday (February 26th) of each month starting at 2.00pm

A French Concert for All Ages (8 – 88+)!
Featuring local musicians Anna Markland and Phil Crookes performing at St. Dunstan’s on March 28th at 6.30 pm with music to include Poulenc’s Babar the Elephant (with guest narrator!), extracts from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite for piano duet, Faure’s Dolly Suite and other pieces. Light refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held. Tickets are available (£6/adult and £1/child 18 and under) from Pat Kimber 01844 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk.

Revised Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. If you are not currently on the electoral roll (copy in the porch) please complete and return an electoral roll form by March 31st to the electoral roll officer: Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough,  HP27 0JT. Forms are available on the table in the church, in the porch and from Roger.

Women's World Day of Prayer March 6th
This takes place at St Mary's at 11.00am this year. The service is arranged by women from The Bahamas. If you would like a small speaking part please let me know. Otherwise, just come along. Rosemary 344417

Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch March 13th 12.30-2.00pm, church hall – everyone welcome
For £5.00 you will be warmed by the soup, crusty bread and a hot drink. If you would be willing to make or help serve soup, please get in touch. Rosemary 344417

Vacancies on the PCC and Deanery Synod
There will be two vacancies on the church council (PCC) and one on the Deanery Synod that need to be filled at the Annual Meetings on Monday April 27th. If you are interested in the decision making process and day to day running of St. Dunstan’s or St. Peter’s, have an interest in the wider workings of the Church and you have been on the electoral roll for six months, please let James know if you wish to fill one of these important vacancies. The PCC meets nine times a year on Monday evening and the Deanery Synod three times per year.

Save the dates!
I have managed to arrange discounted prices for a Pilgrims Tour of Westminster Abbey on Wednesday July 15th and a trip to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday August 5th. More details to follow in the April/May newsletter, if not before. 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 from Wednesday March 4th to Wednesday March 11th inclusive.

Mon 23rd Feb	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 25th Feb	10.45 Monks Risborough School Reception Class visit 2.30pm Monks Risborough School Service for Lent
Thurs 26th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church)
Sat 28th Feb	10.00 am Lent Course on the Apocrypha (see notices)
Sun 1st Mar	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism of George Farmer 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 4th Mar	10.30 am Lent Course on the Apocrypha (see notices)
Thurs 5th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 6th Mar	11.00am Women’s World Day of Prayer at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Sun 8th Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 11th Mar	10.30 am Lent course on the Apocrypha (see notices) 11.00 am World War One Act of Commemoration at the war memorial (Mill Lane)

                       

Pew Sheet 15 February 2015

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 15th February 2015
Sunday next before Lent

Hear the voice of God: “This is my beloved Son; listen to him!”

10.00am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 716, 540, 565
Psalm: 50 v1-6
Communion hymns: 304, 457, 379

First Reading 2 Kings 2:1-12
Elijah’s ascension, like Jesus’ transfiguration, is one of the great subjects of classical painting. For Elijah, it is the final act. For Jesus, it is merely an intermission.

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Like Paul all of us can encounter “the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” whether or not we have met him in the flesh.

Gospel Mark 9:2-9
The visible alteration of Jesus reveals him to be more than a merely human teacher. The voice from the cloud declares Jesus to be God’s Son and coming straight after Jesus’ first passion prediction, the message is God’s complete endorsement of the cross.

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: 1 Kings 19 v 1-16, 2 Peter 1 v 16-end
Hymns: 70, Psalm 2, 347, 105

8.00pm Ash Wednesday – February 18th
Parish Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
Hymns: 190, 516, 281
Psalm: 51 v 1-13
Communion: 374, 938
Anthem: Hide not thou thy face, R. Farrant

Prayer for today
We come before you, O God, confident in Christ’s victory over sickness and death. Heal us again from sin, which divides us, and from prejudice which isolates us. Bring us to wholeness of life through the pardon you grant your people. 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 week for:

• All those caught up in the recent troubles in Ukraine and for the international effort to find a lasting and just peace.
  
• All victims of road traffic accidents and for the migrants feared dead crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
  
• The observing of Lent and the various courses and books available to help mark this season
  
• Summer schools and educational holidays for the experience of all age learning
  
• Risborough Rangers Football Club
• Orchard Close (L) Cherry Tree Close & Moses Plat Lane (Sp)
  
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Gillian Brady
• The recently departed: Rev. Dave Lawton
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Betty Ford, Jean Kingham, Arthur Howes, Susan Watson, Betty Newport, Alf Godfrey, Len Walsham, Bert Keeping

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Rennie Grove Hospice Care www.renniegrove.org 

Notices

‘Open House’, Monday 16th February at 8pm at the Rectory
The talk this time is ‘How to handle difficult people’. The DVD last approximately 35 minutes and leaves plenty of time for discussion at the end. Everyone is welcome. James

Worship Group Update
Lent sees the introduction of the final booklet in our series of seasonal booklets. The front cover is very striking and the whole booklet will hopefully be an aid to worship during this season. Work is currently being undertaken to update the booklet for the All Age Family Service and a new mass setting in addition to the existing Addington setting is being considered for possible introduction later this year. You can listen to this on http://www.culvermusic.com/trinity-mass.html If you have any comments please let James know.

Lent 2015
As well as the traditional Parish Eucharist and imposition of ashes at 8 pm on Ash Wednesday at St. Dunstan’s the Bethany House Group is also having an informal home communion at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough at 10.30 am. All are welcome to either/both services. For further details please contact James (Parish Eucharist) or Rose Williams (Bethany House Group) 274225. There are also some free booklets for Lent called ‘Love life, live Lent’ available on the table by the south door for those who wish to mark Lent in a practical/active way.

Lent Courses for 2015
Two courses are on offer this year. The first course is on the Apocrypha, the set of books that sits between the Old and New Testament in some Bibles. There is the choice of a one day workshop in the church hall on Saturday 28th February from 10.00am—4.00pm. Drinks will be provided but please bring your own packed lunch. Alternatively four sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30 – 12 noon, starting on 4th March at 76 Westmead, Monks Risborough. There is a leaflet on the table giving further information. Please complete and return the tear off slip for this by Sunday February 22nd to Rob or James.
The second course is based on ‘Spiritual Journeys’. This is being organised by Churches Together in Risborough and takes place on Tuesday evenings in March at Costa Coffee in Princes Risborough from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Further details can be found on the notice board. James.

New Church/Parish Guide – Free introductory offer
A new guide to the church and parish is now available. Written by Jill Eyers with photographs by Hayley Watkins, everyone is welcome to take one free copy before the end of February. The suggested donation for visitors will be £2 with the option to gift aid this amount. 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 19th February. All welcome!

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 24th February – meet in the layby at 9.15am. “Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday (February 26th) of each month starting at 2.00pm

A French Concert for All Ages (8 – 88+)!
Featuring local musicians Anna Markland and Phil Crookes performing at St. Dunstan’s on March 28th at 6.30 pm with music to include Poulenc’s Babar the Elephant (with guest narrator!), extracts from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite for piano duet, Faure’s Dolly Suite and other pieces. Light refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held. Tickets are available (£6/adult and £1/child 18 and under) from Pat Kimber 01844 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk.

Revised Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. If you are not currently on the electoral roll please complete and return an electoral roll form by March 31st to the electoral roll officer: Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough,  HP27 0JT. Forms are available on the table in the church, in the porch and from Roger.

Women's World Day of Prayer March 6th
This takes place at St Mary's at 11.00am this year. The service is arranged by women from The Bahamas. If you would like a small speaking part please let me know. Otherwise, just come along. Rosemary 344417

Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch March 13th 12.30-2.00pm
If you would be willing to make or help serve soup, please get in touch. For £5.00 you will be warmed by the soup, crusty bread and a hot drink. Look forward to seeing you then in the hall. Rosemary 344417

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays)

Mon 16th Feb	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (see notices)
Wed 18th Feb Lent begins	Ash Wednesday (see notices) 10.30 Home Communion at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough 8.00pm Parish Eucharist
Thurs 19th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 22nd Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Mon 23rd Feb	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 25th Feb	2.30pm Monks Risborough School Service for Lent
Thurs 26th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 28th Feb	10.00 am Lent Course on the Apocrypha (see notices)
Sun 1st Mar	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 5th Mar	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 6th Mar	11.00am Women’s World Day of Prayer at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Sun 8th March	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong

                       

Pew Sheet 8th February 2015

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 8th February 2015
Second Sunday before Lent

We come to offer the praise of all creation to our living God, who has made us to be sisters and brothers of the Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 

10.00am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 314, 163, 104
Psalm: 104 v26 to end
Choir Anthem: Sanctus and Benedictus (Trinity mass setting) Communion hymns: 165 & 972

First Reading Proverbs 8:1. 22-31
We hear the voice of wisdom, who is the first of all God’s creatures, and who gives God delight.

Second Reading Colossians 1:15-20
Paul proclaims that Jesus Christ is the “image of the invisible God”, and the means by which everything comes into existence, and by which it is reconciled to God again.

Gospel John 1:1-14
John recasts the Genesis creation story, with Jesus as the Word God speaks to create. But although Jesus is the source of all life, some do not recognise him.

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Colossians 1:15-20; John 1:1-14
 
6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Genesis 2 v 4b-end, Luke 8 v 22-35
Hymns: 120, Psalm 65, 161, 185
  
Prayer for the Week
Out of your power and compassion, O God, you sent your Son into our afflicted world to proclaim the day of salvation. Heal the broken-hearted; bind up our wounds. Bring us health of body and spirit and raise us to new life in your service. We make our prayer 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 week for:

• All those persecuted for their faith
  
• All nations where there is ongoing conflict; that they may find the way to peace and reconciliation
  
• An end to human trafficking and for the release of those held against their will
  
• All Nursery Units within our schools for the firm foundations of good schooling
  
• The Royal British Legion and those serving at the RAF base at Walters Ash
  
• Greenwood and Grimms Meadow (Walters Ash) Hambye Close & Hets Orchard (LG)
  
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Gillian Brady
• The recently departed: Michael Forster
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Jean Monaghan, Chris Pearson, John Day

  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Princes Centre www.princescentre.org.uk

Notices

If you like a job which you can do sitting down, please read on…
If you would like to help occasionally with the placing of microphones and operation of the church's sound system during services, either Susanne or Charlie would be delighted to show you how everything works and offer any guidance you might need. It's really quite straightforward and very rewarding, with no previous knowledge or experience required.

‘Open House’, Monday 16th February at 8pm at the Rectory
Under the umbrella of “The Jesus lifestyle” we shall continue to look at a DVD about the radical teaching found in the Sermon on the Mount and apply it to the 21st century. The talk this time is ‘How to handle difficult people’. The DVD last approximately 35 minutes and leaves plenty of time for discussion at the end. Everyone is welcome. James

Ash Wednesday
As well as the traditional Parish Eucharist and imposition of ashes at 8 pm on Ash Wednesday at St. Dunstan’s the Bethany House Group is also having an informal home communion at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough at 10.30 am. All are welcome to either/both services. For further details please contact James (Parish Eucharist) or Rose Williams (Bethany House Group) 274225.

Lent Courses for 2015
Two courses are on offer this year. The first course is on the Apocrypha, the set of books that sits between the Old and New Testament in some Bibles.  This is a rare opportunity to look at the Apocrypha, which is often shrouded in mystery, under Rob’s experienced guidance.
There is the choice of four sessions on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30 – 12 noon, starting on 4th March at 76 Westmead, Monks Risborough or a one day workshop in the church hall on  Saturday 28th February from 10.00am—4.00pm. Drinks will be provided at the latter but please bring your own packed lunch.
There is a leaflet on the table giving further information. Please complete and return the tear off slip for this by Sunday February 15th to Rob or James.

The second course is based on ‘Spiritual Journeys’. This is being organised by Churches Together in Risborough and takes place on Tuesday evenings at Costa Coffee in Princes Risborough from 7.30 – 9.30 pm on the following dates with the following speakers: 03 March: Anne Harding and Celia Sparkes - Walking the route to Santiago in N Spain. 10 March: Ken and June Brazier- Mercy ships and our journey to Sierra Leone. 17 March: Rev Jim Taylor - A journey to Manila in the Philippines. 24 March: Esther Lever - An adventurous journey with God. Each evening ‘stands alone’ so you do not need to sign up to every session. James.

New Church/Parish Guide – Free introductory offer
A new guide to the church and parish is now available. Written by Jill Eyers with photographs by Hayley Watkins, everyone is welcome to take one free copy before the end of February. The suggested donation for visitors will be £2 with the option to gift aid this amount. James

‘Green Lane’ – creation of a soak-away
You’ll notice that the so called ‘Green Lane’ between the church hall and churchyard has been churned up as a result of some essential groundwork to create a soak-away, We will be working to restore the appearance of this area over the next few months to ensure that the churchyard remains a space of beauty and peace. In the meantime please accept my apologies. 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 19th February. All welcome!

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
The next St. Dunstan's Fellowship will be a Sociable Games Evening on Thursday 12th February at the Church Hall, 8pm. Husbands and friends are welcome! Walk Tuesday 24th February – meet in the layby at 9.15am
“Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday (February 26th) of each month starting at 2.00pm.

A French Concert for All Ages (8 – 88+)!
Featuring local musicians Anna Markland and Phil Crookes performing at St. Dunstan’s on March 28th at 6.30 pm with music to include Poulenc’s Babar the Elephant (with guest narrator!), extracts from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite for piano duet, Faure’s Dolly Suite and other pieces. Light refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held. Tickets are available (£6/adult and £1/child 18 and under) from Pat Kimber 01844 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk.

Revised Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. If you are not currently on the electoral roll please complete and return an electoral roll form by March 31st to the electoral roll officer: Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough,  HP27 0JT. Forms are available on the table in the church, in the porch and from Roger.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays)

Wed 11th Feb	11.00 World War One Act of Commemoration at the War Memorial (Junction of A4010 and Mill Lane)
Thurs 12th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 15th Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 16th Feb	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (see notices)
Wed 18th Feb Lent begins	Ash Wednesday (see notices) 10.30 Home Communion at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough 8.00pm Parish Eucharist
Thurs 19th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 22nd Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Mon 23rd Feb	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 25th Feb	2.30pm Monks Risborough School Service
Thurs 26th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 28th Feb	10.00 am Lent Course on the Apocrypha (see notices)
Sun 1st Mar	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong