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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 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.
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 |
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