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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
DOUBLE EDITION
Sunday 12th April 2015
Second Sunday of Easter
Second Sunday of Easter
We gather together, glad and joyful at the news of Christ’s resurrection, and in union with the worldwide Church, with our faith strengthened and our doubts weakened. Let us offer ourselves anew to God in the light of the new dawn.
Hymns: 565, 637, 305, 695
Communion: 543, 66, 278
First Reading Acts 4:32-35
The believers put their faith in the testimony of the apostles and share their possessions.
Second Reading 1 John 1:1 – 2:2
Walking in the light of God and confessing our sins we have an advocate in heaven.
Gospel John 20:19-31
The risen Jesus reveals himself among the disciples and banishes Thomas’s doubts.
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion Evensong
Readings: Acts 4 v 32-35, John 20 v 19-end
6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 26 v 1-9 &19, Luke 24 v 1-12
Hymns: 354, Psalm 143 v1-11, 96, 362
Sunday 19th April 2015
Third Sunday of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter
Jesus is risen! Let us celebrate the renewal of our humanity in the transforming love of God.
Hymns: 103, 476, 9, 667
Communion: 575, 487, 938
First Reading Acts 3:12-19
Peter tells the crowds what they have done in killing Jesus, and offers them a chance to repent.
Second Reading 1 John 3:1-7
We are God’s children, whose sins Jesus has taken away.
Gospel Luke 24:36b-48
The risen Jesus comes to his disciples and helps them to understand that his death and resurrection were foretold by scripture. He then calls them to be witnesses to that truth.
6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Deuteronomy 7 v 7-13, Revelation 2 v 1-11
Hymns: 281, Psalm 142, 69, 635
Prayer for the week
God of all prophets, you fulfilled your promise of old that your Christ would suffer and so rise to glory. Open our minds to understand the Scriptures and fill us with joyful wonder in the presence of the risen Christ, that we may be witnesses to the farthest reaches of the earth. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, 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 weeks for:
- Those who are persecuted for their faith
- Peace among the nations that God may rid the world of violence and peoples may grow in justice and harmony
- Credit companies that they may lend wisely and help their customers to budget sensibly
- Our ministry to families and young children through Sunday Schools, all age services, Baptism preparation and follow up
- Cooperation in mission, outreach and witness as Churches Together in Risborough
- 12/4: Golf Club Lane & Green Hailey (MR) Cane End, Cannon Place & Carlton Court (PR); 19/4 Old Manor Close & Orchard Place (MR) Elm Road & Elmdale Gardens (PR)
- 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, Jane, Denis
- The recently departed: Kevin Montgomery
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- (12/4) Ivy Aldous, Rita Woodwards, Audrey Howes
- (19/4) Flora Skinner, Robert Hartle, Alan Thomas, Winifred Wakefield, Anne Minter, David Vere
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
The Whitechapel Mission www.whitechapel.org.uk
supporting homeless people in London
The Whitechapel Mission www.whitechapel.org.uk
supporting homeless people in London
Notices
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 15th April. All welcome!
‘Open House’, Thursday April 23rd 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 DVD last approximately 35 minutes and leaves plenty of time for discussion at the end. Everyone is welcome. James
Annual Meetings – April 27th: 7.30 for 8pm:
Drinks will be served from 7.30 pm. Mr Tom Baskerville, the new Headteacher of Monks Risborough School, will be speaking briefly early on in the meetings as a way of introducing himself and outlining the vision/values of the school. The Agenda and information packs can be found on the website www.stdunstanschurch.com and a limited number of printed copies which also include the accounts are available in church
Intercessions Workshop – May 6th 10:30-12 noon
Aimed at anyone interested in prayer, leading the prayers in church and existing intercessors, there will be a workshop in church, starting with coffee and cake. If you would like to come along, please speak with Rob or James. The workshop will be held in the church.
National Day of Remembrance, Friday May 8th
To mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day there will be a short service and time of remembrance at the War Memorial, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough at 2.50 pm.
This will include a National 2 minute silence at 3pm followed by the ringing of the church bells
Patronal Festival Barbeque, Sunday 17th May
Our Patronal Festival Barbeque this year will be held on Sunday 17th May 2015 starting at 1230 pm, after the morning service which will start at 1100 am on this day.
Tickets are available from Jane or Keith Gibbons (01844 344113) priced at £7.00 for adults and £3.00 for the first child in each family aged between 5 and 18 years old (other children free). Please let us know when buying tickets whether anyone has special dietary requirements. As always the success of this event depends on your generous donations of salads and desserts. Will anyone who is prepared to donate a salad and/or dessert please sign the list on the porch notice board. On the day will you please bring your own chairs. Thank you.
Book your place!
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. If you would like to come please look at the details in the April/May newsletter and let me know. James
Festival of Prayer, Saturday July 18th
Leaflets are available on the table by the south door of this excellent day to explore different aspects of spirituality and prayer. If you are interested in sharing lifts please let me know. James
Free Pass to Westminster Abbey for up to four people
I have again secured the use of a free pass to Westminster Abbey for up to four people. This pass is available for six different families/groups to use and can result in a saving of £80. If you would like to borrow it, please let James know.
Notes from the course on the Apocrypha
Following the very successful course that Rob ran during Lent, if you would like a copy of the notes from this course then there are some sets on/near the table by the south door.
Help required to put on church events
More help is required to distribute posters, assist with the BBQ, sell tickets etc. as part of the team of people that run the wide variety of activities/events at St. Dunstan’s. If you think you can lend a hand on a regular or occasional basis please can you let James know.
The Next Few Weeks
| Wed 15th April | 2.30pm Friendship Group (see notices) |
| Thurs 16th April | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 19th April | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 20th April | 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall) |
| Thurs 23rd April | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church) 8.00pm Open House at the Rectory |
| Sun 26th April | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Owlswick Evensong |
| Mon 27th April | 7.30 for 8.00 pm Annual Meetings (see notices) |
| Tues 28th April | 6.30pm Visit by Whiteleaf Cub Pack |
| Thurs 30th April | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 3rd May | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
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