Pew Sheet 25th October 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.
Coffee, squash and biscuits are served in the Church Hall after the service

Sunday 25th October 2015

Bible Sunday (Last Sunday after Trinity)

God entrusts us with the gift of the word, that we may seek the path of wisdom and light and grow deeper into the love of God. Let us worship with open and thankful hearts.

10.00am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 13, 144, 282
Psalm 34: 1-10
Communion: 29, 297, 924

First Reading Job 42: 1-6 & 10-end

Second Reading Hebrews 7:23-end

Gospel Mark 10:46-end

3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Ecclesiastes 11 & 12; 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Hymns: 377, Psalm 119 v121-128, 391, 456, 186


Prayer of the week
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• All refugees who flee to escape intolerable situations in their homeland.
• Freedom of speech and religious toleration
• Those being confirmed at the Deanery Confirmation Service on November 1st
• European Commission and for those who implement the Central Agricultural Policy that it may not waste food and drink
• The Wellington House Surgery. Doctors, nurses, other staff and their patients.
• Wellington Avenue (PR) Little Lane (Sa)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Anne Clark, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, baby Molly
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Janet Myerson, Alexander Smith, Molly Clark, Harry Goode, Annie Harris

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere (ROPE) is committed to combating the impact of poverty across the world www.rope.org.uk.

 

Notices

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 27th October, meeting in the lay-by at 9.15am. All are welcome to this group’s activities.

Time to Remember Service: Sunday November 1st, 3pm
This service contains well-known hymns and prayers as we cherish the memories of those we love but see no longer. The names of individuals whom we wish to remember can be added to the sheet IN BLOCK CAPITALS on the table in church. These will be read out as part of the service and there will be refreshments afterwards. James

Churchyard leaf sweep and maintenance
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 7th and Saturday December 5th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. James

Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages on Saturday November 7th 5.30pm – c. 7.30pm
This will take place at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine and hot chocolate, drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!) or a cake. RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com

Film Nights in the church
Saturday November 14th at 7 pm. ‘Quartet’ (12): A comedy about retired musicians in Beecham House. A free glass of sherry is available to adults. Saturday November 21st at 5 pm: ‘Minions’ (U). Please come dressed as a Minion for the latest story of these loveable little yellow creatures. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: adults - £3, children - £1 available from Rachel Ungi 01844 761535 or Johanna Powell 01844 343996

Gentle jazz and swing at Speen Village Hall
On Saturday 21st November opening at 7 pm it's the Riding for the Disabled annual fundraiser - always a sell-out. The jazz band is Sway (Jackie Highe is the vocalist). Some of you went last year and had a good time, so Jackie says please come again! Tickets are £10, there's a licensed bar - bring your own nibbles. For tickets see Jackie or contact Sarah Bacon on 01494563479

Advent Fair Saturday November 28th 10am – 12 noon
As part of this event Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this list (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh  nibbles,  crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch. Thank you, James

The Bloxham Festival of Faith & Literature
This returns to Oxfordshire from Friday 19th – Sunday 21st February 2016. As the literary festival with a theological slant", the Bloxham Festival of Faith & Literature celebrates the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. In keeping with the theme for 2016 - 'All the World's a Stage' - many sessions will explore William Shakespeare's work, life and world-view. Please see the poster in the porch for further details or for a first hand opinion for what it’s like feel free to chat to Morna Hinch who has been before. James

Proposed parking restrictions in Mill Lane
Thank you to everyone who expressed their views. The proposals to include a single yellow line no waiting restriction between 10am and 11am & 2pm and 3pm have now been dropped and the double yellow lines at junctions kept. This should enable local residents easier access on to Mill Lane at busy times without having a negative impact on everyday church and community activities. The revised proposals can be found at http://www.transportforbucks.net/Roadworks-Centre/Schemes-and-projects/Our-schemes-and-projects/Princes-Risborough-amendments-to-parking.aspx and a copy is also on the noticeboard in the church porch. Thank you again for your support. James

Upgrading of Heating and Installation of New Boiler
The new boiler and new radiators have been successfully installed. We hope you notice the difference which should result in more instant and evenly spread heat throughout the church building. There will be a few weeks during which we will need to fine tune the system and the boiler settings, think about redecorating various parts of the church and the existing radiators, as well as slightly altering the position of some of the pews and redesigning the boxing in of the pipes in the children’s corner. If you have any comments please let James, Charlie or Susanne know, especially if you are too cold or too hot!

Team of suitably experienced/qualified First Aiders
We’re looking to establish a list of people who are suitably experienced or qualified in first aid so that in the event of an accident or emergency during a church service we are able to respond quickly and effectively. If you would like to be considered for this list please speak to James, Charlie or Susanne.

Will Aid
A local solicitor writes your Will without charging their normal fee. Instead you are invited to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid. The suggested donation is £95 for a basic single Will or £150 for a pair of basic mirror Wills. The nearest participating solicitor is D C Kaye & Co, 10a High Street, Wendover, HP22 6EA or Old Bank Chambers, 2 Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 0PW. Email: jan@dc-kaye.co.uk Telephone:01494 729024 (Lucy Pankhurst) www.dckaye.co.uk As some solicitors can get oversubscribed, you are advised to contact a participating solicitor as soon as possible to book your Will Aid appointment for November. More details can be found at http://www.willaid.org.uk/ I would be interested in receiving feedback from anyone making use of this initiative. James

The Next Few Weeks 

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

Wed 28th Oct	2/2.30pm Guided Tour for Thame U3A
Thurs 29th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 1st Nov All Saints Day	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 3.00pm Time to Remember (see notices) 6.00pm Deanery Confirmation Service at Holy Trinity Church, Bledlow
Mon 2nd Nov	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 5th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion (with prayers for healing) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 7th Nov	9.30am Leaf Sweep in the churchyard (see notices) 5.30pm Bonfire Night, 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough (see notices)
Sun 8th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion and Act of Remembrance c. 11.15am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Evensong