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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 343996 johanna@powellathome.com
Welcome!
We hope you will appreciate worshipping here with us today. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. Children will be meeting in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash and biscuits will be served afterwards.
Sunday 27th November
1st Sunday of Advent
Jesus tells us to remain awake for the coming of the Son of Man. In Advent we prepare ourselves for his coming by living watchful lives.
Hymns: 405, 703, 282
Psalm: 122
Communion: 633, 196, 949
First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5
Isaiah has a vision in which all peoples will stream to the Temple of the Lord, and he will establish a kingdom where there will be no more war.
Second Reading Romans 13:11-14
Paul urges the Romans to give up the ways of the night and to live sober lives in the light of the day.
Gospel Matthew 24:36-44
Jesus urges his disciples to remain awake and ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 52 v 1-12, Matthew 24 v 15-28
Hymns: 6, Psalm 9v1-8, 18, 3, 15
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at the Elim Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough
Prayer of the Week
God our Saviour, you utter a word of promise and hope and hasten the day of justice and freedom yet we live in a world forgetful of your word, our watchfulness dulled by the cares of life. Keep us alert. Make us attentive to your word, ready to look on your Son when he comes with power and great glory. Make us holy and blameless, ready to stand secure when the day of his coming shakes the world with terror. We ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose day draws near: your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. God for ever and ever. Amen.
Your prayers are asked for:
- Victims of sexual, physical or verbal abuse
- The Prime Minister, for the heavy burden of office and the opportunities to improve the life of our nation
- The vulnerable, elderly and infirm: Age UK. ‘Open door’
- Wellington Avenue & Well Lane (MR) Little Orchard Close (L), Little Park (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, Henry, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, David Dewick
- The recently departed: Timothy Blott
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Lily Barraclough, Bill Avery, Grace Freed, Barry Mortimer, Joan Pitcher
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
The Princes Centre provides day care services for older people
and people with different disabilities www.princescentre.org.uk
The Princes Centre provides day care services for older people
and people with different disabilities www.princescentre.org.uk
Notices
Love Life, Live Advent
Please take one of these booklets from the table (there is a ‘youth and adult version’ and one for children) to help you pause, reflect and make room to celebrate God’s greatest gift. James.
Town Farm Art show in Cheddington
Perfectly timed for that special Christmas gift! Ten artists and makers showing paintings, illustration, ceramics, woodcraft, woodcarving, jewellery & Egyptian quilts, plus willow weaving & sculpture in the garden: more info at www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com Mulled wine, mince pies & Christmas cake in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. One weekend only: Friday 25 - Sunday 27 November, 10am – 4pm, 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TT. Please park on High Street – not in Town Farm. Free entry.
Elves Required
On December 3rd the pop up Christingle- making Factory will be happening in the Hall at 9.30am. If you would like to be part of the team or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417.
Churchyard leaf sweep
At 9.30 am on Saturday December 3rd we need plenty of volunteers to help clear the last of the fallen leaves in 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.
Monks Risborough School Nativity
The infant school will be presenting ‘’Prickly Hay’ to the community on Wednesday December 7th at 10:30am. If you would like to attend please contact Miranda in the school office on 345590. Thank you.
Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – last few tickets remaining!
This will take place on Wednesday December 14th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from Rachel Ungi (761535) and Susanne Carr (346827). Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie.
Nine lessons and Carols (readers required)
The popular service of Nine and Lessons and Carols service will take place on December 18th at 6 pm at St. Dunstan’s. If anyone would like to read a lesson at this service, please can they let me know. James
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 21st December. All welcome.
Carol singing around the village
On Thursday December 22nd meeting at St. Dunstan’s Church at 6.30 pm everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!
50th Birthday Thank you
Thank you to everyone who helped me to mark this significant occasion. It was lovely to receive a card with so many messages and names on it, as well as plenty of chocolate (including the delicious cake) and the birthday balloon. I was very touched. James
Exhibition of Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery
This is taking place at the Victoria and Albert Museum until February 5th. From the 12th to the 15th centuries, England enjoyed an international reputation for the quality of its luxury embroideries, often referred to as ‘Opus Anglicanum’ (English work). Made by professional craftspeople in the City of London and rich in their intricacy, they were sought after by kings, queens, popes and cardinals from across Europe. Paintings, illuminated manuscripts, metalwork and stained glass will be shown alongside rare surviving examples to explore the world within which these exquisite works were created. This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see an outstanding range of surviving examples in one place. Some of the embroideries have not been seen in Britain since they were produced.
The Next Few Weeks
| Mon 28th Nov | 8.00am PCC meeting (church hall) |
| Thurs 1st Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sat 3rd Dec | 9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep and Christingle Factory (see notices) |
| Sun 4th Dec | 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Christingle Service 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 5th Dec | 8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting (in church) |
| Thurs 8th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (Church Hall) |
| Sun 11th Dec | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.15am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Evensong |
| Wed 14th Dec | 10.45am Visiting Bell ringers 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band Concert (see notices) |
| Thurs 15th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 17th Dec | 9.30am Decoration of the church and tree |
| Sun 18th Dec | 10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols |
| Mon 19th Dec | 9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service |
| Tues 20th Dec | 9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service |
| Thurs 22nd | 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Carol singing around the village (see notices) |
| Sat 24th Dec Christmas Eve |
3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas |
| Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day |
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion |
| Thurs 29th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion |
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