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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
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 take away our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall during the 10 am Communion service where coffee, squash etc. is served afterwards
Sunday 29th October 2017
Last Sunday after Trinity
Jesus came so that we could all know and love God in a personal way. God loves us and invites us into relationship. Today we come together in response to this call, inviting God to become ever more central to our own lives.
Hymns: 551, 534,752
Psalm: 1
Communion: 83, 533 & 456
Anthem: Give me a heart of faith
First Reading Leviticus 19:1-2 & 15-18
God tells Moses to tell the people of Israel that they will be holy, because God is holy. God expects the people to reflect the Lord’s holiness.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
St Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica tells of the intimate relationship between God and the people. The Christians reflect the love of God in their gentle, tender, paternal care of the people.
Gospel Matthew 22:34-end
The Pharisees question Jesus, but are themselves caught out when Jesus asks them a question about David’s son.
3.00pm Time to Remember service (see notices)
Hymns: 413, 281, 638, 67, 334, 178 (vs. 1, 4, 5, 6 & 8)
Prayer of the Week
Your love, O God, is boundless. We who were strangers have been made your children. We who were defenceless have been bought into your household. Keep us mindful of your deeds of mercy, that we may love you with our whole heart and love our neighbours as ourselves. We ask this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- A workable and peaceful solution for the governance of Catalonia
- The compassionate and fair treatment of Rohingya Muslims being persecuted and forced to flee Myanmar
- The people of Yemen in the midst of an outbreak of serious diseases and a shortage of food and medical supplies
- All victims of flooding and for the effects of the destructiveness of water
- The Red Lion PH at Whiteleaf and The Plough at Cadsden.
- Staddle Stones & Kop Hill (PR) Trout Hollow (Sa)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Harry and Diana Mullens
- And also further afield for
- : Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick,
- The recently departed:
- Kenneth Francis, Dennis Parsons and Robert Wolfe
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Harry Goode, Annie Harris, Albert Lee, Peggy Howes
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.
Notices
New Pew Sheet Editor
Today sees the last pew sheet produced by Louise Frolich (Val and Dave Porter’s daughter) after five years on the job. It is an unseen but invaluable role so it’s important to say thank you to Lou and for all the work that she has done. Stepping in to her shoes is Frances Dodds (Susanne’s younger daughter). Her contact details can be found on the bottom of the back page and we wish her well in the role. James
Time to Remember Service, Sunday October 29th, 3pm
If you would like the name(s) of a loved one to be read out as part of the act of remembrance at this service please write their name(s) in BLOCK CAPITALS on the list on the table by the south door.
Martin Luther and the Reformation Tuesday 31st Oct
31st October 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther pinning his 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg and what is considered by many to be the start of the Reformation. It is a suitable time to reflect on the Reformation, Luther and faith. To mark this event, St Mary's Haddenham is hosting a talk at 8 pm by the Revd Stephen Kuhrt on Martin Luther and the Reformation. All are welcome.
Leaf Sweepers Required
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 4th and Saturday December 2nd we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard. Please can you bring along a rake and/or leaf grabber if you have one and we will provide plenty of big, garden sacks. James
Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
This will take place on Saturday November 4th 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!). RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com.
Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th November. Please send entries to: morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay at penserve@gmail.com.
Advent Fair – November 25th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this list (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh nibbles, crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch. Items are needed by Sunday 19th November. Thank you. Ros Haigh is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone Ros on 344166 and she will arrange to collect them. High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Thank you.
Situation Vacant!
We need a volunteer to come forward to fill a vacancy that has occurred. The electoral roll officer maintains the membership list of the church. The time commitment is a few hours a year except in 2019 when the membership list will need to be completely refreshed but this needn’t be too onerous. If anyone is interested in filling this role please speak to James.
More sidespeople/welcomers required
Providing a friendly and confident welcome helps to sustain a vibrant worshipping community at St. Dunstan’s. We need three or four extra volunteers to help out at the 10 am service about 8 times each year in giving out hymn books, putting up hymn numbers, reading the lesson (optional), and putting the hymn books etc. back at the end. It requires being at church by 9.15am and finishing at about 11.25am. In particular we need help on the 1st Sunday of the month which could be done by a family. If you are interested in finding out more/helping out please speak to Susanne Dodds (342746) or James.
The Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature
This takes place from 16th – 18th February 2018 at Bloxham School, Oxfordshire. Celebrating the very best fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective, the Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature returns to Oxfordshire next Spring. For 2018 we welcome authors James Runcie and Francesca Kay, journalist Kurt Barling, the Shakespeare Revue Company, Bishop Philip North, poet-priest Malcolm Guite and many others. For the full programme see www.bloxhamfaithandliterature.co.uk Book tickets online or call 0845 017 6965
The Next Few Weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome
| Thurs 2nd Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 4th Nov | 9.30am Leaf sweep (see notices) 5.30pm Firework party (see notices) |
| Sun 5th Nov | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 6th Nov | 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall) |
| Thurs 9th Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Card and Board Games Evening (church hall) – see red fellowship leaflet for details |
| Sat 11th Nov | 11.00am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial |
| Sun 12th Nov Remembrance Sunday |
10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Thurs 16th Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 18th Nov | 5.00pm Film Night ‘Swallows and Amazons’ |
| Sun 19th Nov | 10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Cherry Tree Nursing Home Communion (Saunderton) 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church |
| Thurs 23rd Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
