Pew Sheet 24th and 25th 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
at the start of the Christmas season 

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th December
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day

This Christmas we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus, son of Mary. This little child is the light of the world and the saviour of all people.

Christmas Eve:

11.30pm First Communion
of Christmas – ‘Midnight Mass’

Carols: 521, 745, 330 & 479
Carols during Communion: 701, 326, 597, 321

First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah’s prophecy foretells the birth of a child whose new kingdom of righteousness will last for ever.
 
Second Reading Titus 2:11-14
The salvation of the world is now our only ambition

Gospel Luke 2: 1-14
Luke the master story-teller, gives us pictures we will never forget, of the humble birth at Bethlehem of the Saviour of the world, and the shining glory which brought shepherds to worship the Lamb of God.

Christmas Day:

08.00am Holy Communion

Readings: Isaiah 52.7-10, John 1.1-14

10.00am All Age Family Communion

Carols: 508, 964, 776, 148 & 266
Carols during Communion: 47, 427, 860 & 93

Gospel Luke 2:1-14
Angels sing and shepherds delight in a child born for us.
  
A prayer for Christmas
Good and gracious God, you gave us your Son, the Lord of the universe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, the Saviour of all, lying in a manger. Join our voices with the heavenly host, that we may sing your glory on high.  Give us a place among the shepherds, that we may find the one for whom we have waited, Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, 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 war-torn countries of the Middle East and the victims of the terrorist act in Berlin, that the message of Christmas will turn the hearts of men and women away from violence and hatred to justice and reconciliation
• Those who have to work over the holiday to provide essential services or who give up their own time to bring joy to others today
• All refugees and others in this country who find themselves lonely, isolated or homeless this Christmas
• Sawmill Road (L) Dairymeade (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, Alan Borzone
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Bob Reece, Irene Edwards, Geoff Stevens, Philip Kelleway, Amy Wilkins, Peter Carmody, Geoffrey Copcutt, Elizabeth Spittles

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

 

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. £1650 has been raised by this event. James

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.

Double Edition of the Pew Sheet
The pew sheet for January 8th/15th will be a double edition. Please bear this in mind when submitting noitces.

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

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)
Fri 6th Jan	2.00pm Funeral of Alan Borzone
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
Thurs 19th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 22nd Jan	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. Mary's , Princes Risborough
Mon 23rd Jan	8.00pm PCC Meeting
Thurs 26th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Fri 27th Jan	9.30am Prayer Workshop (church hall)
Sat 28th Jan	9.30am Prayer Workshop (church hall)
Sun 29thJan	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong