Pew Sheet 9th August 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.
During the summer holidays the 10 o’clock club for children is taking a break but babies and children are most welcome to make use of the toys and the colouring sheets in the children’s corner at St. Dunstan’s during the service.

Sunday 9th August 2015

Tenth Sunday after Trinity

 

Jesus declares that he is the bread of life which comes down from heaven to give eternal life to all who believe in him. 

10.00am Parish Eucharist

Hymns: 137, 375, 494, 409
Communion: 575, 350, 927

First Reading 2 Samuel 18:5-9.15.31-33

David’s rebellious son, Absalom, is killed and David’s grief overwhelms any pleasure he may have felt over the safeguarding of his kingdom.

Second Reading Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2

Paul’s words to the Ephesians suggest that what he says about how Christians should treat each other may well need saying also to church communities today.

Gospel John 6:35 & 41-51

Jesus identifies himself as the bread of life and reveals his unique relationship with God the Father, saying that in believing in him they are given eternal life.


11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion and Baptism of Caroline Castle and Elizabeth Byrom
Readings: Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2; John 6:35 & 41-51

6.00pm Choral Evensong

Readings: Ecclesiasticus 43 v 13-end, Hebrews 12 v 1-17
Hymns: 169, Psalm 91, 690, 483

Prayer for the week
Lord, giver of lasting life, satisfy our hunger through Christ, the Bread of Life, and quench our thirst with your gift of belief, that we may no longer work for food that perishes, but believe in the One whom you have sent. 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.

Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:

• All victims of nuclear and bilological warfare and those affected by chemical and pollution disasters
• All who flee their homland to escape violence, poverty or oppression
• Transport companies who take others on holiday by road, rail, sea and air
• Those who are unemployed
• Upper Icknield Way (PR) West Lane (B)
• 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: Geoff Bending
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Rosemary Granville-Smith, Ernie Adams, Ann Duncanson, Hilda Rainbow

  
  

  Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
  Rennie Grove Hospice Care is a charity providing care and support for patients in Herts and Bucks diagnosed with life-limiting illness. www.renniegrove.org

 

Notices

Bereavement Drop In, Monday August 10th
For the past nine months the Bereavement Drop In Group has been meeting, between 3-00 and 4-00pm on the second Monday of every month. Although we meet in the Chapter House, at the back of St Mary's Church, the group is open to those of any faith, or no faith at all. Everyone is welcomed, with tea, coffee and biscuits, into a warm, friendly atmosphere. Those who come support each other by sharing together and listening to one another. No one has to talk if they don't want to, nor do they have to come every time. "Dropping in" is quite alright. We each have different stories to tell, but we all appreciate the opportunity to share with those who understand how we are feeling. Do come along if you feel this might help you, however recently, or long ago, you were bereaved. For further details contact Rev. Rose Williams. Tel:01844 274225

‘Open House’, Wednesday August 12th 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 on ‘how to stop worrying and start living’ lasts approximately 35 minutes and leaves plenty of time for discussion at the end. Everyone is welcome. James

Fellowship Group
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. The next walk is on Tuesday 25th August, meeting in the lay-by at 9.15am – everyone is welcome. “Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm. All are welcome to the Fellowship Group’s various activities.

Churchyard Work Party, 9.30am Saturday August 15th
Once again we will be meeting to ensure that we keep the churchyard and the extension looking its best. Apart from the regular pruning, cutting and sawing tools, if you have a stiff brush (but not wire) and/or a shovel, some lichen and moss growth needs to be removed from the stonework surrounding the church. We will also rake up the grass that has been cut by scythe in the churchyard extension ready for the consecration of the churchyard extension on September 5th by the Bishop of Buckingham at the end of the Fun Day. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. James

BBQ for 11 -15 year olds
A BBQ is taking place for young people at 34 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough on Sunday August 16th from 6 -8pm. Susanne Dodds has kindly agreed to host this. If any tweenagers/teenagers would like to come please could their parents let Susanne susanne@sunfire-uk.com know along with any dietary requirements

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 August. All welcome!

Bucks County Show Hospitality Tent and Cakes
Once again many of the local churches are getting together to offer hospitality to those who come to this show held at Weedon Park (north of Aylesbury on the A413) on Thursday August 27th. The hospitality tent provides a space to rest (a while), with a free cup of coffee or tea and cake and also children’s craft activities.  Last year around 1,000 drinks were served and 100 cakes eaten! Mick and Anne White (346536) are co-ordinating the help from this parish. If you can donate a cake or help on the day please let them know. The cakes should not contain cream or buttercream as these are difficult to transport but these are the only exceptions!

Fun Day September 5th & Churchyard Consecration
This will be from 2.00-4.30pm concluding with the consecration of the churchyard extension by the Bishop of Buckingham. Please sign up on the list in the porch if you can set up, serve or help clear up the refreshments and/or provide a cake(s). Raffle prizes e.g. fine wine, gift vouchers or luxury box of chocolates can be left in the box in the church as can bottles e.g. squash, sauce, bubble bath, wine etc. for the bottle stall. Books are also required for the book stall being run by Morna Hinch (345169).

New Musical Setting for St. Dunstan’s
We have begun using the Trinity 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. There are copies of the music available for those who would like to have one. Everyone is also invited to come along to the first part of choir practice on Thursday September 10th at 6.30 to become more familiar with the setting. James

Prayer Diary and Welcome Cards available
Prayer is fundamental to the health and development of all churches. If you would like to take a laminated prayer card from the table and spend a few moments each day praying for different aspects of church/chapel life you would be most welcome. You’ll also find welcome cards in the pews as well as on the table and you are encouraged to pass this on to anyone moving in to the parish. James

Volunteers required to create a church trail for young people
Working together with an advisor I need a team of four adults to help put together a trail for young people (aged about 8-12) to follow with their parent(s) inside the church. If you are interested in finding out more please speak with James – no experience of the church’s history is required!

The Next Few Weeks 

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

Tues 11th Aug	11.00am WW1 Act of Commemoration at war memorial, Mill Lane
Wed 12th Aug	8.00pm ‘Open House’ Group at the Rectory (see notices)
Thurs 13th Aug	9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 15th Aug	9.30am Churchyard working party (see notices)
Sun 16th Aug	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm BBQ (see notices)
Thurs 20th Aug	9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 22nd Aug	2.00pm Wedding
Sun 23rd Aug	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Mon 24th Aug	8.00pm Silent Prayer
Thurs 27th Aug	9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 29th Aug	3.00pm Wedding
Sun 30th Aug	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong