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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
Vicar: The Revd. James Tomkins
01844 275944 (day off Tuesday)
jamestomkins@btinternet.com
The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE
Churchwardens:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 343996 johanna@powellathome.com
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. Coffee, squash and biscuits are served in the church after the service.
Come and celebrate with us as we worship the one who is light and life. Come to the one who offers more than the fruits of hard work, restful leisure and good luck. Come to the one who offers transformation and renewal through faith.
Sunday 1st May
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Joel 2 v 21-26, John 16 v 23b-end
10.00am All Age Family Communion
and Baptism of Harrison Bell
Hymns: 676, 865, 525, 503
Communion: 47, 553, 166, 88
Bible Reading
Acts 8:26-40 By way of a roadside encounter with an Ethiopian official, Philip helps Christianity reach Africa
6.00pm Evensong
Hymns: 580, Psalm 126, 96, 253
Readings: Zephaniah 3 v 14-end, Matt. 28 v 1-10 & 16-end
Prayer of the week
Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Your prayers are asked for:
- Harrison Bell at the start of his Christian journey through Baptism
- all those who have a part to play in the management and smooth running of the NHS
- Those parts of the world that are torn apart by war, especially for the people of Syria and Iraq
- For all who stand for election to public office, that they may act wisely and for the common good
- Those affected by the Hillsborough disaster that truth and justice may turn into reform and not revenge
- The mission, ministry and congregational life of St Peter’s Church Ilmer.
- Wardrobes Lane & Pink Hill (LR) Malthouse Square (PR)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- And also further afield for:
- Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Dave Skinner,
- The recently departed: Trevor Calvert
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Gerald Brock, Elisabeth McGown
Notices
Stewardship Letter
Thank you for all the replies to date which is gradually reducing the deficit and for your consideration of your financial giving to St. Dunstan’s/St. Peter’s. Last year the parish accounts showed a deficit of about £30,000 and this year’s deficit was projected to be about £26,000. James
A Book to pay tribute to her Majesty’s 90th birthday
Some sample copies of this book are available to browse in the porch. The book is beautifully illustrated and gives a fascinating insight in to the Queen’s life and how her Christian Faith has inspired her work. If you would like a copy please write your name and the number of copies you would like on the sheet in the porch. The cost is £4 and is payable upon receipt of the book. This makes an ideal gift/birthday present. James
Message from the next Bishop of Oxford:
'It is a great honour to be nominated as the next Bishop of Oxford. A great trust has been committed to my charge, to lead this Diocese and to serve these communities.
I have had a very good day meeting some of the Church House staff, talking to the press and very briefly visiting each of the four archdeaconries. Of course there was only time for a whistle stop tour but I’m very much looking forward to making longer visits to all corners of the diocese when I take up office later in the year.
It will of course be some months before I arrive and take up this new role, but the Diocese will be daily in my prayers and I look forward so much to working with you.' -Steven Croft, Bishop of Sheffield:
Owlswick Morris Dancers: Bank Holiday Monday
Owlswick Morris Dancers will dance in Owlswick on May 2nd at 2.30pm opposite the chapel. All are welcome to come and watch this traditional event, if the weather is fine why not bring a picnic. Please contact Jane Rogers 01844 347906 email rogers.Owlswick@waitrose.com for further details
A Call to Prayer
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting every church in England to join a week of prayer this Pentecost, from 8-15 May. As part of this a free, small booklet ‘Nine Days of Prayers’ has been produced. This is available from the table by the main entrance door to enable everyone to take part in this initiative. For further information please speak to James or visit http://thykingdom.co.uk/about
Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th May. Please send contributions to: morna.hinch@btinternet.com or john@jamckay.demon.co.uk
History of the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway
A talk will be given by Roger Fagg on Tuesday 10th May 8.00 at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick. The evening will be sociable, informative, and last about an hour. Contributions are asked of £5 per person payable on the door, to cover costs including wine and soft drinks. Owlswick Chapel can comfortably seat 40 people. If you wish to reserve a seat, please contact Roz Wates on 01844 274417; email roz@rosalindwates.co.uk. Otherwise, take your chance on the evening.
Fellowship Group:
On Thursday May 12th a talk will be given by Hazel Williams – From the Home Office to a home office – The Life of a laser cut design artist. This begins at 8 pm in the church hall and is open to everyone. Hazel will be bringing a few small items for people to buy. The next walk is on Tuesday May 24th meeting in the A4010 lay-by at 9:15 am and the next ‘knit-in’ is at 2pm on Thursday May 26th in the church hall. For further information regarding the fellowship group please speak to Rosemary (344417).
‘Gourmet’ Barbeque for the Queen’s 90th birthday
Sunday May 22nd 12 noon for 12.30. Award winning and locally sourced ‘pulled pork’, sausages and burgers from Orchard View Farm. Tickets are £7 (children 18 and under £3). Additional food can be purchased on the day! A complimentary drink will be served. Tickets from Rachel Ungi 01844 761535 or Susanne Carr 01844 346827. Please advise in advance of any special dietary requirements e.g. gluten free, vegetarian etc. Please bring a chair to sit outside if fine weather. A list is now up in the porch for people to sign if they can provide a salad or dessert. Please note that the church service starts at 11.00am
The Festival of Prayer 2016
When: Saturday 9 July 2015, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Ripon College, Cuddesdon, near Wheatley, Oxford OX44 9EX
Cost: £25 per person (discount available - book five places and pay only for four).
Coffee and tea will be provided throughout the day. Please bring your own lunch.
Keynote Speaker: This year Angela Tilby is giving the keynote address: ‘Praying with Imperfection’, as well as leading a workshop on Benedictine Spirituality.
Other workshops include: Celtic, Mindfulness, Jesus Prayer, Ignatius, Praying with Silence, Cloud of Unknowing, Contemplation, Prayer in Later Life, Chanting, Prayer of Abandonment
More information available from: http://www.brfonline.org.uk/festival-of-prayer
Trip to Ely Cathedral – 50% of places already booked!
Full details can be found in the parish newsletter. The cost is £25/person, leaving and returning on August 10th from the lay-by in Monks Risborough at 8.00am and 8.45pm respectively. Please let James know if you’re interested.
The Next Few Weeks
| Mon 2nd May | 2.30pm Morris Dancers at St. Peter’s, Owlswick (see notices) |
| Ascension Day Thurs 5th May |
9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 2.15pm Monks Risborough School Ascension Day service |
| Sun May 8th | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon May 9th | 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall) |
| Tues May 10th | 8.00pm Owlswick Speaker Evening ‘A History of the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway by Roger Fagg (see notices) |
| Wed May 11th | 11.00am World War One Commemoration at the War Memorial |
| Thurs May 12th | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Meeting (see notices) |
| Day of Pentecost Sun May 15th |
10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Christian Aid Service at St. Dunstan’s (organised by Churches Together in Risborough) 6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group meets at Princes Risborough Methodist Church |
