Pew Sheet 8th 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.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion

Sunday 8th March 2015
Third Sunday of Lent

We come together as the people of God to worship and sing praise to God. But there is something more: on this Third Sunday of Lent, we reflect on our Lord – not just the bringer of peace and joy, though that is what he does; we reflect on Jesus the maker of change and bringer of turmoil, and stand together to examine what that means for us. 

10.00am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 98, 420, 225, 689
Communion anthem: Agnus Dei (Trinity Mass)
Communion hymns: 151, 682

First Reading   Exodus 20:1-17
After the great liberation from captivity in Egypt, God sets out rules and practices that will define the people of Israel.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Paul writes that what seems like utter foolishness to the unconvinced is new life and hope to the ones who have been transformed by its power.

Gospel  John 2:13-22
Right at the beginning of John’s Gospel, Jesus’ actions shadow the great change and disruption his death and resurrection will bring about when the story closes.

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: 1 Corinthians 1 v 18-25, John 2 v 13-22

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Exodus 5 v 1 - Ch 6 v 1, Philippians 3 v 4b-14
Hymns: 572, Psalm 12, 115, 327

Prayer for the week
Holy God, the folly of the cross mocks our human wisdom, and the weakness of the crucified puts worldly power to shame. Banish from our hearts every pretence of might and of knowledge, that by the power flowing from Christ’s resurrection your people may be raised up from the death of sin and fashioned into a living temple of your glory. 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 forever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• The peace and stability of all peoples and for the leaders of the nations
  
• All who open up the church daily and for others who welcome people to our church services
  
• All who serve the community in unseen and unacknowledged ways, for acts of kindness done without any expectation of reward or praise
  
• The Bishop of Buckingham, The Archdeacon of Buckingham, and the Parish Development Adviser
  
• Town Farm Barns (PR) Shootacre Lane (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
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Marjorie Browne, Ethel Seager, Anthony Boyson.
    

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk  provides on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders.

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
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. The ‘Agnus Dei’ section of the Trinity Mass will be sung by the choir towards the start of Communion. 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.

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. 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. 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


Easter Lilies in Memory of a Loved One
Once again there is the opportunity for parishioners to donate the cost of an Easter lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to take part, please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to remember, on the list in the Church or contact Jenny Masterton-Smith on 01844 273538 or Gwen Miles 01844 345230. To make your donation, please put your contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on it, (with your name & address on, if you are a taxpayer). Please put the envelope into the wooden chest on the pillar or hand it to James Tomkins.

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 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
Mon 16th Mar	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Wed 18th Mar	10.30 am Lent course on the Apocrypha in the Church Hall
Thurs 19th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Sun 22nd Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist (God in the life of…Charlie Fairall) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 23rd Mar	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 26th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Fri 27th Mar	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sat 28th Mar	12.00 noon Wedding
Sun 29th Mar Palm Sunday	10.00am Parish Eucharist (start by lay-by) 6.00pm Choral Evensong