Friday 27 May 2016

Pew Sheet 29th May 2016

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 01844 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. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddler and children meet in the church hall where coffee, squash and biscuits are served after the service.

Sunday 29th May
First Sunday after Trinity

Come now and worship the one who brings the grandeur of the Father and the power of the Spirit together to transform and enrich our day-to-day lives, and the lives of people around us.


10.00am Parish Communion (Trinity Mass setting)
Hymns: 12, 249, 13
Psalm: 96
Communion: 82, 610, 457
Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus (E. Elgar)

First Reading 1 Kings 8:22-23. 41-43
Here the ruler prays to God to be open to the outsider who hears of God’s goodness and asks to be included.

Second Reading Galatians 1:1-12
Paul defends his credentials, curses those who pervert the message and asks if he seems like such a crowd-pleaser now.

Gospel Luke 7:1-10
Jesus sets out on a healing mission at the request of a centurion. Jesus remarks on the astonishing faith of this outsider.

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Genesis 4 v 1-16, Mark 3 v 7-19
Hymns: 375, Psalm 39 v8-end, 185, 638

Prayer of the week
You have blessed all generations, O God most high, in Jesus, our compassionate Savior, for through him you invite us to your kingdom, welcome us to your table, and provide us with nourishment in abundance. Teach us to imitate your unfailing kindness and to build up Christ's body, the Church, by generously handling on to others the gifts we have received from your bounty. We ask this though 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 for:

  • All those who will vote in the forthcoming EU referendum, that they will make the right decision for the people of this country, Europe and the world.
  • The men, women and children who have been victims of terrorism, for all are forced to live as refugees
  • Smaller nations being exploited by large companies in using up their precious resources and without a fair distribution of the wealth generated
  • Westmead (MR) Lacemakers Court (PR), Longwick Road (PR & L)
  • Those who are in need in our parish:
  • And also further afield for:
    • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Dave Skinner
  • The recently departed:
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Frederick Moore, Jan Forrest, Barry Fisher, Raymond East, Enid Phillips, Keith Janes

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) is a national UK eating disorders organisation with over 25 years of experience. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

Notices

 

Stewardship Letter
Thank you very much for all the replies regarding financial giving to St. Dunstan’s/St. Peter’s. Since my announcement a couple of weeks ago there has been a flurry of one-off donations and the standing orders now amount to over £7,000 per annum. This is a significant sum of a money and I wish to say ‘thank you’ to all those who have responded so far. The original aspiration was to increase the giving by standing order by £22,000 per annum so the PCC will now to review the church’s financial situation at its meeting on June 6th to try to ensure that the church does not continue to run at a deficit for the foreseeable future. If you have not yet given this matter your consideration, it is not too late to do so. James

Governor vacancy at Monks Risborough School
A strong, well-led governing body, supportive of the school, its teachers and its mission makes an important contribution to a school’s wellbeing and effectiveness.
There is one vacancy at Monks Risborough Church of England School as a ‘foundation’ governor that as part of its brief has a particular care for the school’s Christian character. If you interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James.

Fellowship Meeting:
All are welcome on Thursday June 9th at 8 pm to a guided tour of St. Dunstan. For further information regarding the fellowship group please speak to Rosemary (344417).

Volunteers required
Volunteers are required to help with the children's activities during the Queen's birthday celebrations in Princes Risborough on Saturday 11th June. People are required for an hour or half an hour to set things up or clear away afterwards or to help with activities. A rota could then be set up comprising: 1 -2pm set up; 2-4pm children's activities; 4-4.30pm clear up. If you are able to help or know of people who might, please could you contact Helen Lidington lidington@btinternet.com. We also need help with manning the road closure (High St, Duke St,) for the children's activities for the Queen’s 90th birthday. This will probably be in shifts of 1 hour between 1400 & 1700. Please contact Margaret Pitman 01844 346008 or margaretpitman@btinternet.com if you can help.

‘Birthday Teas’ and Thanksgiving service, June 12th
‘Birthday Teas’ will be served from 4.00 pm. This will include a chance to browse through pictures etc. of village life during the past 90 years provided by the Princes Risborough Heritage Society. At 6.00 pm there will special service to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday with some well -known rousing hymns and spectacular choral anthems featuring a combined choir from St. Dunstan’s (Monks Risborough) and St. Mary’s Church (Eaton Bray). Please invite your family and friends along to this special occasion.

Further events to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday
Help is required as part of the packed schedule of events during this special year. There is a noticeboard up in the porch for volunteers to help serve teas during the afternoon of Sunday 12th June before our Thanksgiving Service and also on the weekends of Bucks Open Studios. We also need a large number of cakes, specifically Elizabeth (Victoria!) sponges for 12th June and a variety of different cakes for Bucks Open Studios. Please sign up if you can help or contact Cathy on 343226 or cathy.farquhar@btinternet.com for more information

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 June. All welcome!

A Prayer for the European Referendum
God of truth, give us grace to debate the issues in this referendum with honesty and openness. Give generosity to those who seek to form opinion and discernment to those who vote, that our nation may prosper and that with all the peoples of Europe we may work for peace and the common good; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Accommodation required for Watoto Children’s Choir

This choir is coming to Risborough for two or three days at the end of June. The choir has travelled internationally since 1994 as advocates for the estimated 50 million children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war, poverty and disease. Accompanied by a team of adults the Watoto choir acts as an ambassador for the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa. If you are able to accommodate two or three children and their accompanying adult please speak with the pastor at the Elim Church, Wendy Pawsey on 07411 363 376.

Concert and Birthday Teas, Sunday July 17th, 3.30 pm
The final event in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday is a return of the Chandos Ensemble with a ‘birthday tea’ afterwards. The programme of music is: Corelli: Concerto Grosso op.6 no.2 in F; Walter Leigh: Concertino for harpsichord and strings; Gerald Finzi: Eclogue for piano and strings; Mozart: Divertimento in D major for strings. The soloist is: Anna Le Hair. Tickets are adults £8, accompanied children £3 available from Rachel Ungi 01844 761535 or Susanne Carr 01844 346827. Please bring a chair it you’d like to sit outside for your tea afterwards.

Parish Prayer Diary
Please take away a copy of the laminated ‘bookmark’ prayer diary from the table by the south door to pray daily for a different aspect of church life. James


The Next Few Weeks 


Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays and unless otherwise notified).
 
Thurs 2nd June 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 5th June 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism
6.00pm Evensong
Mon 6th June 8.00pm PCC meeting
Thurs 9th June 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm Guided Tour of St. Dunstan’s – all welcome
Sat June 11th 11.00am World War One Commemoration (war memorial)
Sun 12th June 10.00am Parish Communion
11.30am Owlswick Family Communion and Baptisms
4.00pm ‘Birthday Teas’ (see notices) 6.00pm Service of Thanksgiving, Queen's 90th Birthday (see notices)
Wed June 15th 2.30pm Friendship Group
8.00pm Owlswick Speaker Evening with Meriet Duncan talking about bee keeping
Sat June 18th Bucks Arts Week in St. Dunstan’s until Sunday June 26th (cream teas weekend afternoons)

Friday 20 May 2016

Pew Sheet 22nd May 2016

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 01844 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. 

Sunday 22nd May
Trinity Sunday

 

This Trinity Sunday let us come to God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – so that we may be drawn into fellowship with the Godhead and become more holy people.


8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Isaiah 6 v 1-8, Matthew 28 v 16 - end

11.00am All Age Family Service Without Communion

Bible reading John 16:12-15
In a passage immersed in the doctrine of the Trinity, Jesus addresses his disciples, predicting the work of the Holy Spirit within them and the intimate relationship between God the Father and God the Son.

12.00 for 12.30pm ‘Gourmet Birthday BBQ

6.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Exodus 3 v 1-15, John 3 v 1-17
Hymns: 146, Psalm 73 v22-end, 377, 358, 148   

Prayer of the week
O God, your name is veiled in mystery, yet we dare to call you Father; your Son was begotten before all ages, yet is born among us in time; your Holy Spirit fills the whole creation, yet is poured forth now into our hearts. Because you have made us and loved us and called us by name, draw us more deeply into your divine life, that we may glorify you rightly, through your Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
  

Your prayers are asked for:

  • The victims of the Egyptian airliner; for their families and friends that they may find comfort in their bereavement and answers to their questions.
  • All students facing exams, that they may face these calmly and confidently, and achieve the success they deserve.
  • The Nigerian girls kidnapped two years ago: that more of them may be found and returned to their families safe and well.
  • Those who are in need in our parish:
  • And also further afield for:
    • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Dave Skinner
  • The recently departed: Tess Freier
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • William Plater, Pat Warne

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Whitechapel Mission is dedicated to providing a lifeline to men and women caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy and lasting productivity.                        www.whitechapel.org.uk

Notices


Stewardship Letter

Thank you very much for all the replies regarding financial giving to St. Dunstan’s/St. Peter’s. There have been generous one-off donations as well as significant sums pledged in standing orders of over £6,500 per annum. The aspiration is to increase the giving by standing order by £22,000 so that the church does not continue to run at a deficit for the foreseeable future. If you have not yet given this matter your consideration, please can I encourage you to do so. James

A book to pay tribute to her Majesty’s 90th birthday
This beautifully illustrated book gives a fascinating insight in to the Queen’s life and how her Christian Faith has inspired her work. This is available to collect and buy after the 11 am service at a cost of £4. James

Opportunities to sustain your Sacred Centre
The most popular ideas generated at the Annual Meetings to ‘sustain our sacred centre’ i.e. to develop our spiritual life, have now been posted in the porch. They are listed in order of the number of votes received. If you were not able to make the meeting and would like to input in to this process please ü against up to three of the items listed on the pink sheet or please feel free to write down up to three of your own suggestions. James


Governor vacancy at Monks Risborough School
A strong, well-led governing body, supportive of the school, its teachers and its mission makes an important contribution to a school’s wellbeing and effectiveness.
There is one vacancy at Monks Risborough Church of England School as a ‘foundation’ governor that as part of its brief has a particular care for the school’s Christian character. If you interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James.

Remain Debate at Princes Risborough
On 27th May Rt. Hon David Lidington MP Minister for Europe will be speaking in favour of remaining in the European Union at the Elim Centre (old RBL Club). The event is timed to start at 7.30pm and finish at around 9pm. Following the talk there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. The Brexit debate took place on May 20th.

Fellowship Group:
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. On Thursday June 9th there will be a guided tour of the church. For further information regarding the fellowship group please speak to Rosemary (344417).

Volunteers required
Volunteers are required to help with the children's activities during the Queen's birthday celebrations in Princes Risborough on Saturday 11th June. People are required for an hour or half an hour to set things up or clear away afterwards or to help with activities. A rota could then be set up comprising: 1 -2pm set up; 2-4pm children's activities; 4-4.30pm clear up. If you are able to help or know of people who might, please could you contact Helen Lidington lidington@btinternet.com.

‘Birthday Teas’ and Thanksgiving service, June 12th  
‘Birthday Teas’ will be served from 4.00 pm. This will include a chance to browse through pictures etc. of village life during the past 90 years provided by the Princes Risborough Heritage Society. At 6.00 pm there will special service to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday with some well -known rousing hymns and spectacular choral anthems featuring a combined choir from St. Dunstan’s (Monks Risborough) and St. Mary’s Church (Eaton Bray). Please invite your family and friends along to this special occasion.

Further events to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday
Help is required as part of the packed schedule of events during this special year. There is a noticeboard up in the porch for volunteers to help serve teas during the afternoon of Sunday 12th June before our Thanksgiving Service and also on the weekends of Bucks Open Studios. We also need a large number of cakes, specifically Elizabeth (Victoria!) sponges for 12th June and a variety of different cakes for Bucks Open Studios. Please sign up if you can help or contact Cathy on 343226 or cathy.farquhar@btinternet.com for more information.

Accommodation required for Watoto Children’s Choir
This choir is coming to Risborough for two or three days at the end of June. The choir has travelled internationally since 1994 as advocates for the estimated 50 million children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war, poverty and disease. Accompanied by a team of adults the Watoto choir acts as an ambassador for the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa. If you are able to accommodate two or three children and their accompanying adult please speak with the pastor at the Elim Church, Wendy Pawsey on 07411 363 376.

Parish Prayer Diary
Please take away a copy of the laminated ‘bookmark’ prayer diary from the table by the south door to pray daily for a different aspect of church life. James

Trip to Ely Cathedral – Last few places remaining
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 


Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays and unless otherwise notified).
 
Wed 25th May 4.15pm Funeral of Tess Freier
Thurs 26th May
Corpus Christi
9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 27th May 1.30pm Wedding
Sat 28th May 2.30pm Wedding
Sun 29th May 10.00am Parish Communion
6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 2nd June 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 5th June 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism
6.00pm Evensong
Mon 6th June 8.00pm PCC meeting
Thurs 9th June 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm Guided Tour of St. Dunstan’s – all welcome
Sat June 11th 11.00am World War One Commemoration (war memorial)
Sun 12th June 10.00am Parish Communion
11.30am Owlswick Family Communion and Baptisms
4.00pm ‘Birthday Teas’ (see notices) 6.00pm Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen's 90th Birthday (see notices)
Wed June 15th 2.30pm Friendship Group
8.00pm Owlswick Speaker Evening on bee keeping

Friday 13 May 2016

Pew Sheet 15th May 2016

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 01844 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. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddler and children meet in the church hall where coffee, squash and biscuits are served after the service.

Sunday 15th May
Day of Pentecost

 

On this day of Pentecost, we rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit promised to us by Jesus and sent to us by the Father. Together we can share in God’s loving work.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 127, 367, 163
Psalm: 104 v 24-end
Communion: 615, 84, 948

First Reading Genesis 11:1-9
People’s ambitions tempt them to bypass God, seeking to reach heaven through their own efforts. Dispersing the human race and dividing their languages, God reasserts their need for divine assistance.

Second Reading Acts 2:1-21
Joel’s prophecy helps Peter explain Pentecost’s restorative miracle: through the common language of God’s Spirit, we are empowered to share the good news of salvation, regardless of gender, age, class or race.

Gospel John 14:8 -17
When Philip fails to see that Father and Son work together, Jesus promises they will send the Spirit to enable us all to share in God’s life and work, loving God and one another, and helping others to do so.

6.00pm Christian Aid Service at St. Dunstan’s (organised by Churches Together in Risborough)
Hymns: 84, 88, 752 & 666
                    
6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group meets at Princes Risborough Methodist Church


Prayer of the week
God of majesty and glory, you bring us to the day that crowns our joyful Easter feast. Open for us the fountain of living waters promised to the faithful, that the outpouring of the Spirit may reveal Christ's glory and enlighten all who wait in hope for the glorious day of redemption. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked for:

  • The work of Christian Aid and those people they seek to help
  • World Council of Churches, for the leaders of the different denominations, that the Holy Spirit may lead us by his gifts to witness to God's loving purpose
  • Young people taking exams that they may find the time, space and concentration to study, to enable them to do their best.
  • The mission, ministry and congregational life of The Baptist Chapel in Speen
  • Wheelwright Road (L) Perry Lane (B)
  • Those who are in need in our parish:
  • And also further afield for:
    • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Dave Skinner,
  • The recently departed: Brenda Farrelly, Tessa Freier
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Monica Arnold



Notices


Stewardship Letter

Thank you very much for all the replies regarding financial giving to St. Dunstan’s/St. Peter’s. There have been generous one-off donations as well as significant sums pledged in standing orders of over £6,000 per annum. The aspiration is to increase the giving by standing order by £22,000 so that the church does not continue to run at a deficit for the foreseeable future. If you have not yet given this matter your consideration, please can I encourage you to do so. James

A book to pay tribute to her Majesty’s 90th birthday
This beautifully illustrated book gives a fascinating insight in to the Queen’s life and how her Christian Faith has inspired her work. This is available to collect and buy after the 10 am service at a cost of £4. James

Opportunities to sustain your Sacred Centre
The most popular ideas generated at the Annual Meetings to ‘sustain our sacred centre’ i.e. to develop our spiritual life, have now been posted in the porch. They are listed in order of the number of votes received. If you were not able to make the meeting and would like to input in to this process please ü against up to three of the items listed on the pink sheet or please feel free to write down up to three of your own suggestions. James

Governor vacancy at Monks Risborough School
A strong, well-led governing body, supportive of the school, its teachers and its mission makes an important contribution to a school’s wellbeing and effectiveness.
There is one vacancy at Monks Risborough Church of England School as a ‘foundation’ governor that as part of its brief has a particular care for the school’s Christian character. If you interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James.

‘Gourmet’ Barbeque for the Queen’s 90th birthday
DEADLINE FOR TICKETS TODAY, MAY 15TH.
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.
 
Brexit or Remain Debates at Princes Risborough
Community Centre 20th May – Brexit
Elim Centre on 27th May - Remain
County Councillor Bill Bendyshe-Brown has arranged for speakers from the Brexit and Remain wings of the Referendum debate to come and speak separately at the Princes Risborough Community Centre on 20th May and Elim Centre and 27th May to enable Risborough residents to obtain a clear understanding of the issues on each side of the debate. These venues have been chosen to provide greater seating capacity for what are likely to be very popular events.
On 20th May Steve Bell, President of the Conservative National Convention will be speaking on behalf of the Brexit campaign at the Community Centre.
On 27th May Rt. Hon David Lidington MP Minister for Europe will be speaking in favour of remaining in the European Union at the Elim Centre (old RBL Club).
Each event is timed to start at 7.30pm and finish at around 9pm. Both speakers have been given the same questions to address during their talks to give some consistency to the debate. Following each talk there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.

Fellowship Group:
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).

Volunteers required
Volunteers are required to help with the children's activities during the Queen's birthday celebrations in Princes Risborough on Saturday 11th June. People are required for an hour or half an hour to set things up or clear away afterwards or to help with activities. A rota could then be set up comprising: 1 -2pm set up; 2-4pm children's activities; 4-4.30pm clear up. If you are able to help or know of people who might, please could you contact Helen Lidington lidington@btinternet.com.

‘Birthday Teas’ and Thanksgiving service, June 12th  
‘Birthday Teas’ will be served from 4.00 pm. This will include a chance to browse through pictures etc. of village life during the past 90 years provided by the Princes Risborough Heritage Society. At 6.00 pm there will special service to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday with some well -known rousing hymns and spectacular choral anthems featuring a combined choir from St. Dunstan’s (Monks Risborough) and St. Mary’s Church (Eaton Bray). Please invite your family and friends along to this special occasion.

Trip to Ely Cathedral – Last few places remaining;
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 

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays and unless otherwise notified).
 
Wed May 18th 11.00am Funeral of Brenda Farrelly
2.30pm U3A Tour of St. Dunstan’s
Thurs 19th May
St. Dunstan’s Day
9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm ‘Open House’ – The Pilgrim Course at The Rectory – All welcome
Sun 22nd May
Trinity Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
11.00am All Age Family Service Without Communion
12.00/12.30pm ‘Gourmet BBQ (see notices)
6.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Wed 25th May 4.15pm Funeral of Tessa Freier
Thurs 26th May
Corpus Christi
9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 27th May 1.30pm Wedding
Sat 28th May 2.30pm Wedding
Sun 29th May 10.00am Parish Communion
6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 2nd June 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 5th June 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism
6.00pm Evensong

Saturday 7 May 2016

Pew Sheet 8th May 2016

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 01844 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. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddler and children meet in the church hall where coffee, squash and biscuits are served after the service.

Sunday 8th May
Seventh Sunday of Easter

Through Christ we know the love of God and share in his glory. We come before him to offer our prayers and praises, confident that he loves and hears us.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 104, 408, 221
Psalm: 97
Communion: 763, 644, 288
Anthem: ‘Day by Day’ by Martin How

First Reading Acts 16:16-34
An act of mercy results in harsh treatment and imprisonment for the Christian missionaries, but their rescue leads to a household’s conversion.

Second Reading Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17 & 20-end
We have the glorious assurance that Jesus will come, and all human thirst will be quenched.

Gospel John 17:20-end
Jesus prays about the relationships that will enable the world to know the truth about the Father’s love.

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Acts 16 v 16-34, John 17 v 20-end

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 44 v 1-8, Ephesians 4 v 7-16
Hymns: 319, Psalm 68v1-10, 484, 483

Prayer of the week
Father, righteous one, your beloved Son prayed that his disciples in every generation might be one as you and he are one. Look upon this assembly gathered in his name. Fulfill in us the prayer of Jesus and crown our celebration of this paschal season with your Spirit's gift of unity and love. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.

Your prayers are asked for:


  • All those who have a part to play in the management and smooth running of the NHS
  • Victims of the refugee camp bombing in Syria and other war-torn countries of the Middle East.
  • All migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, especially children separated from their loved ones.
  • The victims of the wildfires in Canada who have lost everything
  • Our Queen, for all who bear authority in her name as we acknowledge everything under the rule of Christ, our risen and ascending King
  • The Royal British Legion and those serving at the RAF base at Walters Ash
  • Greenwood and Grimms Meadow (Walters Ash) Hambye Close & Hets Orchard (LG)
  • 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:
    • Madeleine Cleaver, Enid Menzies, Pat Lucas, Norah Cockcroft
 

Notices


Stewardship Letter

Thank you very much for all the replies regarding financial giving to St. Dunstan’s/St. Peter’s. There have been generous one-off donations as well as significant increases in standing orders by over £4,000 per annum. The aspiration is to increase the giving by standing order by £22,000 so that the church does not continue to run at a deficit. If you have not yet given this matter your consideration, please can I encourage you to do so. 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

Opportunities to sustain your Sacred Centre
The most popular ideas generated at the Annual Meetings to ‘sustain our sacred centre’ i.e. to develop our spiritual life, have now been posted in the porch. They are listed in order of the number of votes received. If you were not able to make the meeting and would like to input in to this process please ü against up to three of the items listed on the pink sheet or please feel free to write down up to three of your own suggestions. James

Governor vacancy at Monks Risborough School
A strong, well-led governing body, supportive of the school, its teachers and its mission makes an important contribution to a school’s wellbeing and effectiveness. There is one vacancy at Monks Risborough Church of England School as a ‘foundation’ governor that as part of its brief has a particular care for the school’s Christian character. If you interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James.

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 deadline for the purchase of tickets is next Sunday, May 15th.

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 – Last few places remaining
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 


Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays and unless otherwise notified).
 
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
12.30pm Funeral of Trevor Calvert
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
Wed May 18th 2.30pm U3A Tour of St. Dunstan’s
Thurs 19th May 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm ‘Open House’ – The Pilgrim Course at The Rectory – All welcome
Sun 22nd May 8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am All Age Family Service Without Communion
12.00/12.30pm ‘Gourmet BBQ (see notices)
6.00pm Owlswick Evensong