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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 26th November 2017
Christ the King - Sunday next before Advent
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading Ezekiel 34:11-16 & 20-24
God is the shepherd who not only tends the lame and seeks out the lost, but also judges the behaviour of the flock.
Second Reading Ephesians 1:15-end
Christ has dominion over all, in heaven and earth, and the Church, and we have been promised the glorious inheritance of the saints.
Gospel Matthew 25:31-end
Christ comes as king and judges his flock, and will count anyone’s treatment of the least in society as if it were he himself who was hungry, thirsty and needed clothing.
Hymns: 382, 407, 683
Psalm 95: 1-7
Communion: 381, 554, 931
3.00pm Evensong at Owlswick
Hymns: 433, 271, 352, 500 Psalm 93
Readings: 2 Samuel 23 v 1-7 & Matthew 28 v 16-end
Prayer of the Week
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us your Son, the beloved one who was rejected, the Saviour who appeared defeated. Yet the mystery of his kingship illuminates our lives. Show us in his death the victory that crowns the ages, and in his broken body the love that unites heaven and earth. We ask this 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:
- Those caught up in the suicide bombing in Nigeria, those being persecuted in Myanmar and those who continue to suffer in Yemen
- The people of Zimbabwe as they make a peaceful transition to a new democracy
- Those involved in running Christian clubs/groups for children/young people in Churches, schools and other venues
- Claims and loss adjusters as they seek to offer fair settlements to those in crisis after theft or accident losses.
- Those who live on farms and in isolated areas. Riding Stables in this area.
- Shootacre Lane (PR) Springwood (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, Moira Spence
- Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen,
- The recently departed:
- Harry Mullens, Clare Sunley
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Margaret Martin, Dorothy Pine, Lily Barraclough, Bill Avery, Grace Freed,
Barry Mortimer.
- Margaret Martin, Dorothy Pine, Lily Barraclough, Bill Avery, Grace Freed,
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
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
Monks Risborough School Nativity
The infant school will be presenting “Lights, Camel Action” to the community on Wednesday December 6th at 10:30am. The school would be delighted if you could attend. If you are interested in coming please contact Miranda in the school office on 345590 or office@mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk Thank you
Fellowship Cheese and Wine Christmas Party
This takes place on December 14th at 8.00pm in the Church Hall. This includes some carol-singing, a festive quiz and only costs £3. Everyone is very welcome.
#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 – Last few remaining!
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.
9 Lessons and Carols, 17/12 6 pm: Readers Required
I am always on the look-out for different people to read at this service. If you are available and would like to read, please let me know. Many thanks, James
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
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 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) – restarts on January 4th 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (see notices) |
| 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 |
| Mon 18th Dec | 9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service |
| Tues 19th Dec | 9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service |
| Wed 20th Dec | 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 21st Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion 6.00pm Village Carol singing – all welcome |
| Sun 24th Dec Christmas Eve |
10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas |
| Mon 25th Dec Christmas Day |
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Family Communion |
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