Pew Sheet 25th June, 2nd July and 9th July 2017

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.

TRIPLE EDITION
 

Sunday 25th June 2017

Second Sunday after Trinity 

 

As we worship the Lord, let us hold the psalmist’s words in our hearts, praying for vision and courage to proclaim through our words and actions Christ’s loving Gospel message to all creation.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 58, 636, 19
Psalm: 68 v30-37
Communion: 496, 610, 938

First Reading Jeremiah 20:7-13
Jeremiah accuses God of filling him with prophecies he is compelled to utter

Second Reading Romans 6:1b-11
A commitment to following Christ involves dying to the self and its worldly demands, but this is a matter for solemn celebration, not lament.

Gospel Matthew 10:24-39
Openly, explicitly witnessing to the Gospel will bring profound costs, but Jesus assures us that a deepening relationship with God will provide greater compensation.

6.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: 1 Samuel 24.1-17, Luke 14. 1, 7-14
Hymns: 485, Psalm 46, 468, 457, 249

Sunday 2nd July 2017

Third Sunday after Trinity 

 

In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us of our need to receive the people whom God sends to us. Let us then open our hearts to God and seek to be receptive as we worship.


8.00am Holy Communion
Readings: 2 Chronicles 33.9-13, Luke 15.1-10

10.00am All Age Family Communion
Hymns: 450, 964, 819, 676, 332
Communion: 47, 674, 856, 411

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 35, Heb. 10.35-11.1
Hymns: 572, Psalm 27, 455, 691

Sunday 9th July 2017

Forth Sunday after Trinity

God’s nature and mercy are revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. So we come to worship in response to Christ’s invitation to walk with him and learn from him.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 534, 636, 752
Psalm: 145 v1-10
Communion: 168, 483, 66
Anthem: Be still for the presence of the Lord

First Reading Zechariah 9:9-12
Second Reading Romans 7:15-25a
Gospel Matthew 11:16-19. 25-end

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19 & 25-30

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: 2 Samuel 2.1-11; 3.1, Luke 18.31-19.10
Hymns: 375, Psalm 56, 310, 281

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The victims of the horrific fire in West London, for a compassion response to their short and long term needs
• The British Government and European Union in negotiations surrounding Brexit   
• Peace in places like Syria enduring years of violence and bloodshed
• 25th: Community life under threat through the thoughtless introduction of new methods of production 2nd: The internet and the benefits to business and to individuals in buying and selling goods 9th: Developers of new technologies that they may be inventive and creative enough to find ways to assist those suffering from disabilities to lead full lives
• 25th: Speen CE First School, its pupils, staff, head and governors, 2nd: Those who work in agriculture, 9th: Local shops, Post Offices and small businesses.
• 25th: Sawmill Road (L) Dairymeade (Sp), 2nd: Askett, Askett Lane and Letterbox Lane (MR) Angood Close & Ash Road (PR), 9th: Crowbrook Road & The Hawthorns (MR) Blacksmiths Road & Blenheim Close
• 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, Alex Chauhan and Cathy Owen
• The recently departed: Vera Byrne
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: 25th: Barbara Chalkley, Fred Green, Diana Ruscoe, 2nd: Poppy Vere, Anna Heath, Ethel Evans, Arthur Smythers, Myra Woodruff, Dee Barnes, Johnnie Wilkins, Don Williamson 9th: Daphne Greaves, Flora Hartle

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

 

Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th July.  Please send contributions to:  morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay penserve@gmail.com.

The Chandos Ensemble
A concert of music for string orchestra including Bach’s Double Violin Concerto in D minor and Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro for Strings on Sunday July 9th July at 3.30pm. Prize Raffle and refreshments (please bring a chair if you would like to sit outside for tea). Tickets – adults £8 – accompanied children (under 18) £3 available from Sue Ingram (01844) 275287 or Rachel Ungi (01844) 761535 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church
There are many different ways you could help in the smooth running of this event.  Please add your name to the list in the porch if you are able to: bake a Victoria sponge cake; set the up crockery after the morning service, serve tea to the musicians before the concert, serve refreshments after the concert.  Many thanks - Cathy 343226

Open garden for NGS
Pamela and Edwin Rye invite you to visit their garden, and enjoy the beautiful delphiniums and roses. We are open on June 24th and 25th, also on July 1st and 2nd, from 2 to 5 pm. 11, The Paddocks, Wendover, HP22 6HE. Do come and help to support an excellent charity.

Lighthouse Representative
We need to find a person to go on to the Lighthouse committee on behalf of St. Dunstan’s to help in co-ordinating this Christian holiday week for children. You do not need to be especially gifted at working with children as roles are very varied and include car parking, administration and security to name but a few. If you are interested in joining the Lighthouse Team please let James know.

Stewardship Responses
Thank you very much to everyone who has so far returned their stewardship leaflets. People have been very thoughtful and generous and all of the offers of help both financially and practically are greatly appreciated. James

Volunteer readers at Monks Risborough School
I realise that not everyone’s offer of help has yet been fully processed. If you are still waiting to hear from the school please let me know and I will follow this up for you. Equally if you have started listening to children read then I’d be delighted to hear of your experiences so far. James

The Next Few Weeks 

For three weeks from w/c June 26th Morning Prayer will only be held on Thursdays at 8.45 am

Tues 27th June	9.15am Walking group (start A4010 lay-by) 8.00pm Owlswick Speaker Evening (Dave, Brian and the owl - see newsletter for full details)
Thurs 29th June	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Fri 30th June	2.00pm Funeral of Vera Byrne
Sun 2nd July	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 6th July	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 9th July	10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 3.30pm Chandos Ensemble (see notices) 6.00pm Evensong
Tues 11th July	11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial
Thurs 13th July	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 15th July	1.30pm Naming/blessing ceremony 6.30pm Fellowship garden party
Sun 16th July	10.00am Parish Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong
Sun 17th July	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory – The Ten Commandments
Thurs 20th July	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (resumes September 7th)
Fri 21st July	9.30am Monks Risborough School Leavers’ service
Sun 23rd July	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service (Princes Risborough ‘Top School’ playing fields)