Pew Sheet 12th July 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.

Sunday 12th July 2015

Sixth Sunday after Trinity

We come to give thanks to God, who has called us to be the people of the new creation, at the heart of the new life that flows from Christ. 

10.00am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 221, 379, 205, 695
Communion: 154, 168, 948

First Reading 2 Samuel 6:1-5. 12b-19
David dances as the ark of God comes home, but Michal thinks he has made a fool of himself.

Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-14
God calls a people to be a sign of the fulfilment that God is planning.

Gospel Mark 6:14-29
Herod fears that Jesus may be John the Baptist, whom Herod had had killed, returned to exact revenge.

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: 2 Samuel 6 v 1-5 & 12b-19, Mark 6 v 14-29

3.30pm Chandos Ensemble followed by cream teas

6.00pm Choral Evensong

Readings: Ecclesiasticus 4 v 11-end, Romans 15 v 14-29
Hymns: 70, Psalm 66 1-8, 572, 455

Prayer for the week
God of justice, God of salvation, from every land you call a people to yourself. Yours is the work we do, yours the message we carry. Keep your Church single-minded and faithful to you. Let failure not discourage us nor success beguile our hearts, as you send us to proclaim the Gospel. We make this 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 weeks for:

• The victims of the killings in Tunisia and for an end to the troubles in Syria, Ukraine and other parts of the world
• Wisdom and long term thinking to solve the current debt crisis in Greece
• Those who are irritated and annoyed by the use of mobile phones, may we be mindful and sensitive of others
• Our ministry to families and young children through Sunday Schools, all age services, Baptism preparation and follow up
• Golf Club Lane & Green Hailey (MR) Cane End, Cannon Place & Carlton Court (PR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Katy, Georgina Cole, Jane, Dave Skinner
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Daphne Greaves, Flora Hartle, Jim Tweedie, David Morris, Ernest Harris

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Bucks Historic Churches Trust raises money for the preservation, repair, maintenance and upkeep of the fabric of any church, chapel or other building used for public worship.
www.bucks-historic-churches.org

Notices

Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday July 13th 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 the church hall for these meetings of any faith or none. For further information please contact James

Britain in Bloom judges Risborough on July 15th
The judges will be coming to the parish and including the church as part of its visit. If you have any spare time between now and July 15th please do what you can to enhance the appearance of your garden without going to too much trouble or expense. 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 15th July. 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 28th July, meeting in the lay-by at 9.15am – everyone is welcome. The next Thursday evening meeting will take place on 13th August.  Please bring along a favourite poem or piece of prose to share. 8pm in the Church Hall. All are welcome to the Fellowship Group.

Lighthouse Holiday Week 27th July – 31st July This takes place at Princes Risborough Top School. The theme is ‘The Armour of God’. Helpers are still needed as follows: to serve refreshments in the café; provide cakes for the café – lots are needed! First aiders to man the first aid tent; 5 Lighthouse Keepers (aged 16+) to look after a group of 20-25 children each. If you wish to volunteer as a helper,
please register on the website: http://www.princesrisboroughlighthouse.co.uk/

Fun Day September 5th and Churchyard Consecration
Plans are beginning to take shape for this event which takes place from 2.00-4.30pm. There will be a whole variety of stalls and in due course a list for items required will be put up including cakes, home produce, good quality books, plants, bottles, tombola and raffle prizes, such as a fine wine, luxury box of chocolates, gift vouchers and crystal glass.

New Musical Setting for St. Dunstan’s
We have begun using the Trinity Mass Setting composed by David Thorne for the Parish Eucharist. For those who have internet access the setting can be listened to on http://www.culvermusic.com/trinity-mass.html. After you’ve had a chance to sing/listen to it several times I’d be very grateful for any comments. James

One or two more grass cutters required
St. Dunstan’s has a proud tradition of maintaining the churchyard to a high standard. There are currently 16 people who voluntarily help to cut/strim the grass around the church grounds. If you would like to become part of this team you would be very welcome. There are four different mowers to choose from and you can be allocated a section of the churchyard to look after. Please let me know if you are interested. James.

Kop Hill Badminton Club
You are very welcome to join this family fun Badminton session. This takes place on Wednesdays 7-8pm in July before restarting in September at the new sports hall at Princes Risborough Top School. The cost is £3 per person with the option to mix and match games or play together.  Please see or speak to Susanne Dodds (342746), Sue Ingram (275287) or just turn up if you’re interested.

The future of Princes Risborough
Wycombe District Council (WDC) has been working on a master plan scenario for the expansion of the town and look forward to sharing it for your input and comment during July. On Friday 17th July an exhibition and drop-in session is being hosted at the Community Centre, Princes Risborough from 6.00 – 9.00pm. WDC has brought together a steering group of town stakeholders who will guide and direct the development of the plan for the town. This consists of elected members from the town, district and county councils, representatives from the residents’ associations, and others with particular interests such as business, sport and transport.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays).

Mon 13th July	8.00pm Silent Prayer (Church Hall)
Wed 15th July	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) 3.30pm ‘Pilgrim’ Tour of Westminster Abbey
Thurs 16th July	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 18th July	9.30am Chiltern Branch Bell Ringing Practice at St. Dunstan’s
Sun 19th July	10.00am Parish Eucharist 4.30pm Cream Teas at Owlswick 6.00pm Songs of Praise at Owlswick
Wed 22nd July	9.30am Monks Risborough School Leavers Service
Thurs 23rd July	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 26th July	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service, Princes Risborough Top School
Mon 27th July	Lighthouse Christian Holiday Week (see notices) 8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 30th July	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 2nd August	8.30am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Wed 5th Aug	8.30am Trip to Canterbury
Thurs 6th Aug	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion
Sat 8th Aug	2.00pm Wedding
Sun 9th August	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong