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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
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. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. Children meet in the church hall during the 10 am service where afterwards coffee, squash and biscuits are served.
***DOUBLE EDITION***
Sunday 23rd April 2017
Second Sunday of Easter
Today we hear how the risen Jesus appears to his disciples, transforming doubt into faith and fearfulness into a conviction that Jesus is the Christ, our Lord and our God. Let us worship God, giving praise, glory and honour for our new birth through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 241,137, 695
Psalm: 16
Communion: 126, 362, 447
Peter proclaims the resurrection of Jesus and declares that Jesus, a descendant of David, is God’s Messiah.
Second Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9
Peter writes to those who have faith in Jesus Christ, encouraging them with reassurance that in spite of difficulties their faith will bring them joy and salvation.
Gospel John 20:19-31
Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection, breathing on them the Holy Spirit and turning even Thomas’ doubt into faith and conviction.
6.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Daniel 6 v 1-23, Mark 15 v 46 to ch 16 v 8
Hymns: 117, Psalm 30.1-6, 105, 119, 120
Prayer for the week:
God of life, source of all faith, through the waters of baptism you have raised us up and given us life that endures. Day by day refine our faith, that we who have not seen the Christ may truly confess him as our Lord and God, and share the blessedness of those who believe. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
Sunday 30th April 2017
Third Sunday of Easter
The risen Lord walks alongside us through life, as he walked alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus. We rejoice that we gather together today to recognise him in the breaking of the bread.
10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 637, 12, 9
Psalm: 116
Communion: 145, 350, 387
First Reading Acts 2:14a. 36-41
Second Reading 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel Luke 24.13-35
6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Haggai 1.13-2.9; 1 Corinthians 3 v 10-17
Hymns: 413, Psalm 48, 96, 208
Prayer for the week:
God of life, in your risen Son you reveal your abiding presence among us and summon those reborn in baptism to lives of worship and service. Fill this assembly with reverence as we come before you in prayer. Grant us courage and zeal in bearing witness before the world to your Son, Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen,
Your prayers are asked for:
- Clear and honest campaigning in the forthcoming General Election
- Those who are persecuted for their faith
- All those who exercise authority that they may do so wisely, compassionately and for the common good
- Those living in areas of the world blighted by war, famine or injustice that they may see a swift end to their suffering
- 23rd: Those whose lives have been damaged by gambling, for all who place their hopes on lotteries and whose dreams are shattered weekly
- 30th: That we may always remember it is better to give than to receive and to pass on this truth to our children
- 23rd: Office workers and managers. 30th: The mission, ministry and congregational life of Kimble Free Church.
- 23rd: Place Farm Way (MR) Hawthorn Road & The High Street (PR) 30th: Icknield Court Nursing Home (PR) The Old School House (L)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Eddie Evans
- And also further afield for:
- Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, David Dewick, Val, Alex Chauhan and her family
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- 23rd: Winifred Wakefield, Anne Minter, David Vere, Stella Cornford, Sid Howard, Trevor Calvert
- 30th: Gerald Brock, Elisabeth McGown
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.
Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere (ROPE) is committed to combating the impact of poverty across the world. www.rope.org.uk.
Notices
Evening Talks at Owlswick
Following the success of last year’s ‘Speaker Evenings’ in the chapel, we have a new and exciting list of speakers for the coming months. The first of these is on Monday 24th April at 8pm. We’re privileged to have a talk by Suzie Davies, production designer for the film “Mr Turner”. She received an Oscar nomination for best achievement in production design for this film. All events will be accompanied by light refreshments with a cost for the evening of £5 per person. Further details about future talks can be found in parish newslette.
Fellowship Group
The next walk takes place on Tuesday April 25th at 9.15am from the A4010 layby and the next “knit-in” in the church hall at 2 pm on April 27th.
An Evening with the new Bishop of Oxford, Steven Croft, April 26th
Everyone is invited to attend this event at St. Mary’s Church, Princes Risborough. The evening starts at 7:30 pm and will finish at about 9:15/9:30 pm. There will be time for questions to the Bishop with refreshments (tea/coffee) being served part way through the evening.
May Day Celebrations
These will take place outside St. Peter’s Chapel in Owlswick when Owlswick Morris Dancers re-visit their name sake village at approx. 4.30pm. All welcome to come and watch, if it’s a lovely day why not bring a picnic. For more information contact Jane Rogers 01844 347906 or email rogers.owlswick@waitrose.com
Chinnor Silver Band Charity Concert, May 13th at 7.30pm
By popular demand the Chinnor Silver Band will be returning to St. Dunstan’s to give another fabulous concert to raise money for a variety of charities supported by the church. Tickets are £10 from Rachel Ungi (01844) 761535 or Sue Ingram (01844) 275287 or https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church There will be a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink along with a prize raffle. Please come along to support this event and tell your friends about it.
Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 17th May.
St. Dunstan’s Gourmet Family BBQ May 21st
Sunday May 21st 12 noon for 12.30 (with children’s games and activities). Award winning and locally sourced ‘pulled pork’, sausages, burgers and speciality beef ribs from Orchard View Farm. Tickets are £8 (children 18 and under £2). Additional food can be purchased on the day! A complimentary drink will be served. Tickets from Rachel Ungi 01844 761535 or Susanne Carr 01844 346827. Please advise in advance of any special dietary requirements e.g. gluten free, vegetarian etc. Please bring a chair to sit outside if fine weather. A list is now up in the porch for people to sign if they can provide a salad or dessert.
The Next Couple of Weeks
| Mon 24th April | 8.00pm “Mr Turner” – talk at Owlswick Chapel (see notices) |
| Wed 26th April | 7.30pm An evening with Bishop Steven at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough (see notices) |
| Thurs 27th April | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church) 2.00pm Knitters and Natterers (church hall) |
| Sun 30th April | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 1st May | 4.00pm Morris Dancers at Owlswick (see notices) |
| Thurs 4th May | 9.30am Holy Communion (with prayers for healing) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 7th May | 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 8th May | 8.00am PCC meeting (church hall) |
| Thurs 11th May | 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am WW1 Act of Commemoration at the war memorial 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Fellowship group (church hall) |
| Sat 13th May | 7.30pm Chinnor Silver Band (see notices) |
| Sun 14th May | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Christian Aid Service, Princes Risborough Methodist Church |
