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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 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.
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
| 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 |
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