Pew Sheet 18th 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 today’s 10 am service the 10 o’clock club will be meeting in the church hall for their Christmas Party. Coffee, squash and biscuits will be served after the 10 am service in the hall.

 

Sunday 18th December
4th Sunday of Advent

We wait in hope and expectancy with Mary for the birth of her son, Jesus Christ. He comes to bring the good news of God’s redeeming love to all people.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 480, 634, 605, 406
Communion: 182, 77, 937

First Reading Isaiah 7: 10-14
The young woman is with child and will bear a son, who will be called God-with-us.

Second Reading Romans 1: 1-7
St Paul proclaims Jesus as the son of David and the Son of God.

Gospel Matthew 1:18-24
Joseph trusts in the power of God’s Spirit and overcomes his fear.

3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service


6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols 

Prayer of the Week
Eternal God, in the psalms of David, in the words of the prophets, in the dream of Joseph your promise is spoken. At last, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, your Word takes flesh. Teach us to welcome Jesus, the promised Emmanuel, and to preach the good news of his coming, that every age may know him as the source of redemption and grace. Grant 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:

• The holding of the ceasefire in Aleppo and for the safe evacuation of those wishing to leave that city
• Those caught up in the conflict and devastation in Yemen and for a generous response to the DEC appeal
• Our spiritual and practical preparations for Christmas
• Hearing dogs for deaf people
• Peel Court (PR) Hampden Gate & Hampden Road (Sp)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Richard Allwood
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Henry, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, David Dewick, Megan Bone
• The recently departed: Pat Kimber
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Peter Hoar

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Whitechapel Mission is dedicated to providing a lifeline to the men and women caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy and lasting productivity.                        www.whitechapel.org.uk

 

Notices

 

Chinnor Silver Band
Thank you to everyone who made this another hugely successful and enjoyable evening. The refreshments were delicious, a team of people came to move the pews/chairs before and afterwards, the ticket sales were slick and the music fabulous. Over £1650 has been raised by this event. 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! 

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.

Pat Kimber (RIP) – Service of Thanksgiving
This will take place at St. Dunstan’s following a private family cremation. The service at St. Dunstan’s is on Thursday January 5th at 12:45pm and refreshments will be provided by outside caterers owing to the large number of people expected at the service. Donations will be shared between Rennie Grove Hospice Care and St. Dunstan’s (Surman and Horwood are the funeral directors) with family flowers only. James.

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

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
Thurs 5th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 12.45pm Thanksgiving service for Pat Kimber (see notices)
Sun 8th Jan	10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 11th Jan	11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial
Thurs 12th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 10.15pm Fellowship Group Coffee Morning at 32 St. Teresa’s Close (PR) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys resumes
Sun 15th Jan	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong