Friday 13 October 2017

Pew Sheet 15th October 2017

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 15th October 2017

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 

 

We gather as those called and welcomed into the presence of God through the grace of the Son. Let us respond to this wonderful invitation by offering ourselves in worship.

10.00am All Age Communion and Baptism of Olivia Farmer and Evelyn Dorman
Hymns: 565, 18, 503, 252
Communion: 929, 649, 487

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus presents God’s response to Israel’s refusal to honour the Son. He extends an invitation. All are now welcome at the kingdom celebrations.

3.00pm Holy Communion at Cherry Tree Nursing Home, Saunderton (taken by Rev. Tony Bundock)

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Proverbs 3 v 1-18, 1 John 3 v 1-15
Hymns: 347, Psalm 139 v1-11, 161, 300

6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group
(Princes Risborough Methodist Church)
 
Prayer of the Week
God of goodness and kindness, you invite all peoples to the banquet and offer them a feast beyond compare.  Give us you saving grace to keep unstained the robe of our baptism until that day when you welcome us to heaven’s joyful table.  We ask this 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:

  • Olivia and Evelyn at the start of their Christian journey
  • Those caught up in the violence and insurgency, especially in the Middle East
  • Those who have suffered or continue to suffer as a result of current or historic abuse
  • The victims of the wildfires in California
  • Those involved in the Brexit negotiations that both sides may be able to reach a satisfactory conclusion 
  • Those who find themselves homeless in this country and the various charities and agencies that are there to support them
  • The mission, ministry and congregational life of St John’s Church, Lacey Green.
  • Kings Oak Close & Long Meadow Close (MR) Church Lane & Church Street (PR)
  • 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:
    • Suzanne Ackford, Cecil Corbin, John Thomas, Edith Porter
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Brian Farrelly, Joan Turnbull, John Miller, Edith Cave


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


Owlswick Quiz, Saturday October 28th at 7.30pm

The hugely successful and enjoyable quiz at Orchard View Farm is back for another year. To book a table for teams of up to 6 people please contact Jane Rogers on 01844 347906 or jane.rogers.owlswick@outlook.com. £12 per person including supper

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

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 with discounted early-bird tickets available until the end of November.

 

The Next Few Weeks 


The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45 to 9.05am. Everyone welcome
Mon 16th Oct 8.00pm PCC Meeting
Wed 18th Oct 2.30pm Friendship Group
Thurs 19th Oct 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 22nd Oct 10.00am Parish Communion
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Mon 23rd Oct 11.30am Funeral of Cecil Corbin
Wed 25th Oct 8.00pm Pilgrim Course at The Rectory
Thurs 26th Oct 9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 28th Oct 7.30pm Owlswick Quiz (see notices)
Sun 29th Oct 10.00am Parish Communion
3.00pm Time to Remember service (see notices)
Thurs 2nd Nov 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 5th Nov 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms
6.00pm Evensong





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