Pew Sheet 17th May 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.
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 17th May 2015

Seventh Sunday of Easter and Patronal Festival

Today we remember the life of St. Dunstan, the 10th century saint to whom this church is dedicated. Strengthened by our fellowship in Jesus, we pray that we may keep the faith, love one another as he loves us and glorify him in the world.

8.00am Holy Communion

Readings: Acts 1 v 15-17 & 21-end, John 17 v 6-19

Bible Reading   Acts 1:15-17. 21-26
The disciples are waiting in the city for “the promise of the Father”. While they wait they choose Matthias to take the place of Judas.

Gospel   John 17:6-19
At the Last Supper Jesus prays that his disciples will keep the faith and abide by God’s word; by this, Jesus’ name is glorified in the world.

11.00am All Age Family Service without Communion

Hymns: 178 (verses 1, 3, 5, 7 & 8), 371, 876, 332 & 54

Bible Reading   Acts 1:15-17. 21-26


12.30pm Church BBQ 

6.00pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Isaiah Ch 61, Luke 4 v 14-21
Hymns: 580, Psalm 147 v1-11, 644, 185


Prayer for the week
Almighty God, who raised up Dunstan to be a true shepherd of your flock, a restorer of monastic life and a faithful counsellor to those in authority: give to all in positions of leadership the same gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may be true servants of Jesus and of all his people, both now and for ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:

• The people of Nepal as they continue to rebuild their lives and homes.
• The newly elected government and all those called to serve in cabinet and other posts
• The rescue, safety and protection of migrants form countries such as Libya and Bangladesh
• The restoration and improvement projects at St. Dunstan’s and the installation of a composting toilet at St. Peter’s
• Those who protect our heritage and countryside
• Willow Way (PR) Bledlow Road & Chiltern View (Sa)
• 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
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Monica Arnold, William Plater

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Parents and Children Together (PACT) - helps hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and fostering services, award-winning therapeutic support and inspirational community projects across London and the south of England. www.pactcharity.org

 

Notices

Fourways Theatre Company presents ‘The Tempest’
On various dates in May at Pipers Corner School, Great Kingshill near High Wycombe there will be performances of this famous Shakespeare play which includes some children from Monks Risborough School in the first act. Please see the poster in the porch/flyer for further details.

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 20th May. All welcome!

Fellowship Group
“Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm. The next walk is on Tuesday May 26th meeting in the lay-by at 9.15 – everyone is welcome.

‘Open House’, Thursday May 28th 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

Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday June 1st at 8pm:
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. All are welcome to these meetings of any faith or none. The meeting starts in the church hall with some simple relaxation exercises, a short passage from the Bible to reflect upon in the half hour of silence, followed by a time of sharing of our experiences if people wish. For further information please contact James.

Book your place – Westminster Abbey
On Wednesday July 15th we will meet in the ‘lay-by’ in Monks Risborough at 3:30 pm to travel up to London by coach to arrive at the Abbey as it closes to the general public. There should be time before the tour starts at 6 pm to wander around the west end of the Abbey and to make use of the toilets. The ‘pilgrim’s tour’ will take us around the Abbey hearing about its history and praying in its sacred places that are not always open to the public. The usual price for a group tour is £17 per person but these special arrangements enable us to charge just £15 per person (children £7.50) including the cost of the coach. We hope to return to Monks Risborough at about 9:00 pm and you may want to bring a ‘snack’ with you. To book a place please contact James and send your money with cheques payable to ‘Monks Risborough PCC’ to the Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE.

Book your place - A Day Trip to Canterbury
This years’ visit to a cathedral city will be on Wednesday August 5th to Canterbury. Canterbury is an historic city which is very easy to explore on foot. There is a guided tour of the magnificent cathedral included as part of the price of the trip, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Choral Evensong at 5.30 pm. During the afternoon you may wish to visit other historic sites in the city, take a punt or boat trip down the River Stour, go on a guided walking tour or just relax in one of the numerous cafes or eating places that Canterbury offers. The coach will leave the lay-by in Monks Risborough at 8:30 am and return there at approximately 9.00 pm. Please bring a picnic lunch and tea or enjoy the refreshments within the city. The cost of the trip is £30 (children £15) with cheques payable to Monks Risborough PCC. Everyone along with their family and friends is welcome. If you are interested in coming please contact James and send your money with cheques payable to ‘Monks Risborough PCC’ to the Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE

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.

Ideas for the South Aisle
You’ll notice that the altar has been removed from the south aisle underneath the St. Cecilia window. This has created some more space and highlighted the two lovely brasses there. The space will be used by Bucks Open Studios in June and also by musicians when we have concerts. It may be appropriate to install a servery there provided it is sympathetic to the rest of the church and doesn’t take up much space. It may be best to leave the space empty which will give greater flexibility for hosting events and special services, or you may have some ideas yourself. Any thoughts gratefully received. James

New Musical Setting for St. Dunstan’s
Starting on June 14th we will be using the Trinity Mass Setting composed by David Thorne for the Parish Eucharist. It is widely used across the Oxford Diocese, is relatively easy to learn, and has great joy and musical depth. Parts of the mass setting have already been sung at the Nine Lessons and Carols Service as well as during Communion at the Parish Eucharist. We will have a ‘rehearsal’ for those can come at 9.40 am on Sunday June 14th. For those who have internet access the setting can be listened to on http://www.culvermusic.com/trinity-mass.html James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays). Please note there will be no morning prayer on Wednesday May 20th and Thursday May 21st.

Thurs 21st May	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 24th May	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Thurs 28th May	9.30am Holy Communion 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Sat 30th May	3.30pm Thanksgiving service
Sun 31st May	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 1st June	8.00pm Silent Prayer (church hall)
Thurs 4th June	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 7th June	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All age Family Eucharist and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 11th June	9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am World War One Commemoration at the war memorial 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Fri 12th June	Bucks Open Studios sets up
Sat 13th June – Sun 21st June	Bucks Open Studios with cream teas on Sat & Sun afternoons
Sun 14th June	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong