Pew Sheet 11th December 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 appreciate worshipping here with us today. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. During the service the 10 o’clock club for children meet in the church hall where coffee, squash and biscuits are served afterwards. 

Sunday 11th December
3rd Sunday of Advent

As we draw ever closer to Christmas, today’s readings teach us that waiting has its own special value.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 664, Magnificat, 630, 631
Communion: 930, 554, 633

First Reading Isaiah 35:1-10
The prophet assures his people in exile that the Lord will come, the desert will bloom and human disabilities will be healed.

Second Reading James 5:7-10
The farmer, who plants his seeds in autumn and, after early and late rains, sees the first shoots appear, is an example of patient waiting.

Gospel Matthew 11:2-11
John’s disciples assure him that his waiting is rewarded: the Messiah has come, the words of the prophet are fulfilled.

11.15am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Isaiah 35.1-10, Matthew 11.2-11

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 5.8-end, Acts 13.13-41
Hymns: 580, Psalm 14 chant 54, 372, 232

Prayer of the Week
God of glory and compassion, at your touch the wilderness blossoms, broken lives are made whole, and fearful hearts grow strong in faith. Open our eyes to your presence and awaken our hearts to sing your praise. To all who long for your Son's return grant perseverance and patience, that we may announce in word and deed the good news of the kingdom. 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:

• Those caught up in the civil war in Syria and Yemen, for those left homeless, sick or malnourished
• International aid charities and those who collect for and support them.
• Those who are homeless or sleep rough, and for those who seek provide warmth, food and shelter
• Those killed in the recent earthquake in Indonesia and for all those helping to rebuild communities there
• Those involved in planning potential new housing developments as part of the Wycombe District Council Local Plan
• Northfield Road (PR) Roundlands & Eastlands (LG)
• 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:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Rowland Hill, Audrey Stonell, Audrey Astley-Cooper

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere (ROPE) is committed to combating the impact of poverty across the world. www.rope.org.uk.

 

 

Notices

 

Advent Fair
The final ‘net’ figure for the Advent Fair was just under £1,000. Full details of the individual stalls can be found on the notice board. Thank you again to everyone involved in making this is a hugely enjoyable and successful event.

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – Sold Out!
Returned tickets may be available from Rachel Ungi (761535).


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! 

Evening Prayer (said), New Year’s Eve, at 5.00 pm
An opportunity to reflect upon 2016 and to seek God’s blessing for the year ahead

Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
As in the past everyone is invited for coffee and mince pies at The Rectory after the 10.00am Communion service on Sunday January 1st. Even if you don’t come to the service you are very welcome!

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. A number of people from the parish have already visited and said how outstanding and enjoyable this exhibition is.

Colds, coughs…
Polite reminder – so that we all stay as healthy as possible, if you have a cold etc. please ask the priest to dip your wafer into the communion cup (known as intinction) to reduce the risk of spreading germs. Thank you. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer is held at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

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 – last session until January 5th)
Sat 17th Dec	9.00am 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
Wed 21st Dec	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 22nd Dec	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 (No evening service)
Thurs 29th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 31st Dec New Year’s Eve	5.00pm Evening Prayer (see notices)
Sun 1st Jan New Year’s Day	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion (Coffee/mince pies at The Rectory) 6.00pm Evensong