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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
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 take away our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. The 10 o’clock club for children meets in the church hall where coffee and squash is served after the 10.00am communion service.
Sunday 10th December 2017
Second Sunday of Advent
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading Isaiah 40:1-11
Most scholars see this as the beginning of a new section in Isaiah, written to God’s people in exile. The words offer comfort and assurance that God, having judged them, will save them
Second Reading 2 Peter 3:8-15a
The author addresses a real concern in the early Church: Jesus had not returned. God’s time is different from human time, and the passage offers instruction about how to live as we wait.
Gospel Mark 1:1-8
Mark does not have a lengthy narrative of Jesus’ birth. Instead, he plunges into the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Everything that follows in his Gospel is an explanation of his vibrant opening.
Hymns 128, 480, 282
Psalm 85
Communion 949, 263, 399
Anthem: Advent Message (Martin How)
11:30am Owlswick Holy Communion
First Reading Isaiah 40.1-11
Gospel Mark 1.1-8
6:00pm Evensong
First Reading 1 Kings 22.1-28
Second Reading Romans 15.4-13
Hymns 265, 447, 128
Psalm 40:14-21
Prayer of the Week
With tender comfort and transforming power you come into our midst, O God of mercy and might. Make ready a way in the wilderness, clear a straight path in our hearts, and form us into a repentant people, that the advent of your Son may find us watchful and eager for the glory he reveals. We ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose day draws near: your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, 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:
- Peace in the Middle East following President Trump’s controversial policy shift
- The safety and wellbeing of those who are susceptible to the dangers of cold and snowy weather
- Britain and Europe in the next stages of negotiations regarding Brexit
- The mission, ministry and congregational life of the Methodist Church, Princes Risborough
- Walkers Road and Walnut Crescent (L) Cross Lane and Hinton Crossing (B)
- 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
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Pat Kimber, Rowland Hill, Audrey Stonell, Audrey Astley-Cooper
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
The Bucks Historic Churches Trust provides grants to help maintain churches in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. www.bucks-historic-churches.org
The Bucks Historic Churches Trust provides grants to help maintain churches in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. www.bucks-historic-churches.org
Notices
Very many thanks to everyone who contributed to our Christingle Pop up Factory. A special mention to two elves that have been making Christingles for 28 years! Thank you also to everyone who came along to the service itself with £450 being raised for the work of the Children’s Society. Well done everybody.
#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
Advent Fair
Thank you to everyone involved in making this a hugely enjoyable and successful occasion. There was a steady flow of people throughout the morning and £900 was been raised for church funds.
Silent Prayer – Monday December 11th at 8 pm
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. Each meeting lasts about 45 minutes. James
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.
Carol Service at Cherry Tree Nursing Home
A number of people have supported the Holy Communion service at Cherry Tree Nursing Home on the 3rd Sunday of the month. On December 17th at 3 pm there will be a short carol service instead. If you would like to do one of the readings please contact Rev Tony Bundock 01844 347741 or tony.bundock49@gmail.com
Carol Singing around the village
On Thursday December 21st meeting in St. Dunstan’s Church at 6.00 pm everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!
Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory
As in the past everyone is invited for coffee and mince pies at The Rectory after the 10.00am Communion service on Sunday December 31st. Even if you don’t come to the service you are very welcome!
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 as a second tour will be organised. James
Colds, coughs…
Polite reminder – so that we all stay as healthy as possible, if you have a cold etc. please ask the priest to dip your wafer into the communion cup (known as intinction) to reduce the risk of spreading germs. Thank you. James
Stretching Classes
Susanne Carr writes: A fantastic new stretching class takes place in the White Cross Hall on Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.30am, £6 pay as you go, no signing up. The first-rate teacher gives individual care and attention, combining Yoga, Pilates and stretching, all controlled, gentle and slow. Bring a mat and see how your flexibility improves!
The Next Few Weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone welcome
| 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 (sold out) |
| 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 (see notices) |
| Sun 24th Dec Fourth Sunday of Advent 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 |
| Thurs 28th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion |
| Sun 31st Dec | 10.00.am Parish Communion, followed by coffee and mince pies at The Rectory (see notices) 6.00pm Evensong |
| Thurs 4th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion & Prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys restarts |
| Sun 7th Jan Epiphany | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
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