Pew Sheet 23rd October 2016

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:
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 children meet in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash and biscuits are served afterwards

Sunday 23rd October
Last Sunday after Trinity (Bible Sunday)

When we are familiar with our pattern of worship, it is easy to allow our attentiveness to slide into assumption. So come let us come today with the expectation that God will draw close and meet us afresh

10.00am Parish Communion

Hymns: 324, 758, 695
Psalm: 65:1-8
Communion: 483, 584, 931

First Reading Joel 2: 23-end
God’s promise of abundance to his people.

Second Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8 & 16-18
Nearing the end of his life and looking back at the ‘race’ he has run, Paul understand that he had God at his side.

Gospel Luke 18:9-14
The story of the Pharisee who prays conspicuously in the Temple, trumpeting his own generosity and comparing himself favourably to the tax collector, who cannot even look upwards in his shame.


3.00pm Owlswick Evensong

Readings: Ecclesiastes Chs 11 & 12, 2 Timothy 2: 1-7
Hymns: 449, Psalm 119 v1-8, 456, 377, 452

Prayer of the Week
O God, who alone can probe the depths of the heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner. As we stand before you, grant us the gift of humility, that we may see our own sins clearly and refrain from judging our neighbour. We make this prayer through 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:

• And end to the hostilities and suffering in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and other troubled parts of the world
• The care and rehabilitation of prisoners and young offenders  
• An end to waste of food in our nation, for those who imaginatively recycle food for the benefit of all
• Office workers and managers.
• Place Farm Way (MR) Hawthorn Road & The High Street (PR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Richard Allwood, Pat Kimber
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Dave Skinner, Henry, Ginny Gibbs
• The recently departed: Pat Fisher
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Janet Myerson, Alexander Smith, Molly Clark, Harry Goode,
  • the children and adults of the Aberfan disaster 50 years ago
    

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

Silent Prayer Meeting Monday October 24th at 8pm
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. All are welcome to these meetings of any faith or none. Each meeting starts in the church hall with some simple relaxation exercises, a short passage from the Bible to reflect upon in the half hour of silence, followed by a time of sharing of our experiences if people wish. James

Fellowship Meetings
The next walk is from the lay-by at 9.15 am on Tuesday October 25th. “Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm (next one October 27th). The next evening meeting is a ‘Fun and Games’ evening in the church hall at 8pm on Thursday November 10th when you are invited to bring along some card and/or board games. All are welcome                

Crocus Planting
Monks Risborough Horticultural Society Risborough Rotary and the Town Council are in the process of planting 5,000 crocuses together with local schools & organisations. It is part of a national campaign to help eradicate polio. St, Dunstans will be planting 500 of these crocuses in Mill Lane by the bench across from the war memorial. If you would like to put some of the 500 in this particular spot please turn up at 1pm Tuesday 25th October. Thank you. Mick White (01844 346536)

Open House at the Rectory – The Pilgrim Course
This is open to everyone for a single session or the whole course. On Thursday October 27th at 8 pm we shall be looking at The Lord’s Prayer. James

Owlswick Quiz, Saturday 29th October
This will take place at Orchard View Farm, Little Meadle. The quiz starts at 7.00pm and includes a curry supper (bring your own drinks). The cost is £12 per person. To book your table (up to 6 people), please contact Jane Rogers 01844 347906 rogers.owlswick@waitrose.com
Time to Remember Service: Sunday October 30th 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 sheet on the table in church. These names will be read out as part of the service and there will be refreshments afterwards. James

Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
This will take place on Saturday November 5th 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!) or a cake. RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com

Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th November.  Please send contributions to: Morna Hinch morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay penserve@gmail.com.

Churchyard leaf sweeps
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 12th and Saturday December 3rd we need plenty of volunteers to help clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard. Please can you bring along a rake and/or leaf grabber if you have one and we will provide plenty of big, garden sacks. Thank you, James

Film Nights IN the church!
‘Dad’s Army’ (PG) Saturday November 12th at 7 pm - The new film version of the Classic British comedy about the Home Guard
‘Paddington’ (PG) Saturday November 19th at 5 pm – A lively and humorous adaptation of this children’s story – a must for all ages!
Tickets on the door: adults £3, children £1

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 16th November. All welcome

Advent Fair – November 26th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Details as to how you can help will appear in future editions of the pew sheet.

Lighthouse Representative Required
Lighthouse is an enormously successful Christian holiday week for children at the start of the summer holidays. Currently there is no representation from this church on the committee which meets once a month, alternating between Monday and Tuesday evenings. The main role is to act as a point of communication with the rest of the congregation so that as a church we can fully play our part in this holiday week. If you would like to find out more information then please speak to Ann Myers or James.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer resumes its normal pattern of 8.45am (except Bank Holidays) on Mondays, Wednesdays (N.B. 8.00am on Wed October 26th) and Thursdays

Mon 24th Oct	8.00pm Silent Prayer (Church Hall)
Wed 26th Oct	2.00pm Memorial service for Pat Fisher
Thurs 27th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion 8.00pm Open House at The Rectory (see notices)
Sat 29th Oct	7.00pm Owlswick Quiz (see notices)
Sun 30th Oct	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Time to Remember (see notices)
Mon 31st Nov	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 3rd Nov	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church Hall)
Sat Nov 5th	1.00pm Wedding 5.30pm Bonfire Party (see notices)
Sun 6th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion & Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 10th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church Hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Meeting (see notices)
Fri 11th Nov Remembrance Day	11.00am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial
Sat 12th Nov	9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep (see notices) 7.00pm Dad’s Army – Film night (see notices)
Sun 13th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion (including an Act of Remembrance) 11.15am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong