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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 where coffee, squash etc. is served after the 10 am service.
Sunday 19th November 2017
Second Sunday before Advent
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading: Zephaniah 1 v7 & 12-end
The prophet announces that the day of the Lord is close. This will be a day when the Lord will execute judgement on all the earth, and for some there will be terrible punishment.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5 v 1-11
Paul likens the day of the Lord to a thief coming in the night. It will be sudden and there will be no escape from the consequences. However, unlike Zephaniah, Paul is able to soften the hard message of judgement with the hope of salvation through Jesus.
Gospel: Matthew 25 v 14-30
Large sums of money (talents) are left with three servants, with the clear expectation that they will invest the money profitably and wisely while their master is away. On the master’s return there will be a reckoning
Hymns: 395, 18, 172
Psalm 90:1-12
Communion: 929, 412, 156,
6.00pm Evensong
Hymns: 580, 756, 537
Psalm 89: 20-30
First Reading: 1 Kings 1 v 15-40
Second Reading: Revelation 1 v 4-18
Prayer of the Week
Lord God of all the ages, the One who is, who was and who is to come, stir within us a longing for your kingdom, steady our hearts in time of trial, and grant us patient endurance until the sun of justice dawns. We make our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- The people of Iran and Iraq following the recent earthquake there
- The people of Zimbabwe at this time of political uncertainty
- We pray for insurance companies for the assurance and security they provide
- Risborough Upper School, its pupils, staff, head and governors.
- Picts Lane (PR) St Peters Close & Archway (Sp)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson
- And also further afield for
- : Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick
- The recently departed:
- Beattie Brown, Harry Mullens, Clare Sunley
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Hilda Sandell, John Baverstock, John Jolley, Alice Broadmeadow, Vera Girling, Sheila Benham, Margaret Martin
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
Pace is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18 with cerebral palsy, related sensory motor disorders and development delay, and support and guidance for their families.
www.thepacecentre.org
Pace is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18 with cerebral palsy, related sensory motor disorders and development delay, and support and guidance for their families.
www.thepacecentre.org
Notices
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 the list in the porch please can you write your name next to it. 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). Gwen Miles (345230) is also looking for jams, preserves, home-made cakes and unwanted gifts (suitable for Christmas tombola) Thank you.
Leaf Sweepers Required
9.30am Saturday December 2nd we are looking to clear the final load of 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
Elves Required
On December 2nd the pop up Christingle- making Factory will be happening in the Hall at 9.30am. If you would like to be part of the team or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417
#Godwithus: Your Christmas Journey
December may be a time of year when moments of peace and quiet are in short supply. #Godwith us: Your Christmas Journey is designed to help you make the most of such moments whenever you can. It offers thirteen short and simple reflections to help you explore the message of so many Christmas readings and carols – that God is with us. Please take a free booklet from the table or sign up and get your friends and family to join the Your Christmas Journey reflections by texting GodWithUs to 88802 or visiting www.churchofengland.org/Christmas. James
Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – Selling VERY fast!
This will take place on Wednesday December 13th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from Rachel Ungi (761535), Penny Hollings (07762 880219) or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink & mince pie.
National Gallery Tour – Saturday 27th January 11 am
This has already ‘sold out’. If you would be interested in booking a place on another tour, please let Susanne Carr know 346827 or susannecarr2168@aol.com and she will organise a second tour if there is sufficient interest. James
Monks Risborough Church of England Primary School
Midday Supervisor Required. 11.40 - 2.00pm £7.50 per hour. Monday to Friday—term time only: Days of work can be flexible. Full training provided, contact 01844 345590 or email: office@mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk
Wanted for Flower Festival 2018
Please leave Horticulture, Gardening, Garden Design and Flower Arranging books in the box in the porch. Many thanks to those who have already donated books
Windsor Lodge Retirement Apartments
Located a few minutes’ walk from Tesco and the High Street, there is currently one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment up for sale. If you know anyone who might be interested in purchasing one of these homes in this excellent development please contact the manager, Mr Lindsay Smith on 01844 348400
The Next Few Weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome
| Mon 20th Nov | 3.30pm Funeral of Beattie Brown 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (The Pilgrim Course) |
| Thurs 23rd Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Fellowship Knit-in (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church) |
| Sat 25th Nov | 10.00-noon Advent Fair |
| Sun 26th Nov | 10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick evensong |
| Mon 27th Nov | 2.00pm Funeral of Clare Sunley (preceded by refreshments in the church hall from 12 noon) 8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall) |
| Tues 28th Nov | 9.15am Fellowship Walk, meet in layby 8.00pm Our Villages in the Great War at St. Peter’s, Owlswick – sold out |
| Thurs 30th Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 2nd Dec | 9.30am Leaf Sweep and Christingle Factory (see notices) |
| Sun 3rd Dec Christingle Advent begins |
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Christingle Service (without communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St Teresa’s |
| Wed 6th Dec | 2.30pm Thanksgiving service for Harry Mullens |
| Thurs 7th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion and Prayers for Healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 10th Dec Second Sunday of Advent | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 11th Dec | 11.00am WW1 Act of Commemoration at the war memorial 8.00pm Silent prayer (church hall) |
| Wed 13th Dec | 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices) |
| Thurs 14th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party |
| Sat 16th Dec | 9.00am Decoration of Christmas Tree |
| Sun 17th Dec Third Sunday of Advent | 10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols |
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