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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 17th December 2017
Third Sunday of Advent
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-end
God promises a joyful restoration and a time of prosperity and peace.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
St Paul urges believers to be ready for the coming of Christ.
Gospel John 1:6-8. 19-28
John the Baptist speaks of the one who is to come, whose way he prepares.
Psalm: Magnificat
Hymns 57, 527, 405
Communion 182, 932 & 633
Anthem: Advent Message by Martin How
3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
Prayer of the Week
O God, most high and most near, you send glad tidings to the lowly, you hide not your face from the poor; those who dwell in darkness you call into the light. Take away our blindness, remove the hardness of our hearts, and form us into a humble people, that, at the advent of your Son, we may recognise him in our midst and find joy in his saving presence, 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:
- Victims of the Grenfell Tower fire and others who have died in tragic or unexpected circumstances this year
- Rohingya Muslims and others who continue to face persecution or life as a refugee
- Amnesty International and their campaigns on behalf of prisoners of conscience
- Those who are homeless or suffering from housing stress. Those unable to afford housing in this area.
- Park Street (PR) Chapel Hill (Speen)
- 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:
- Peter Hoar, Alan Borzone
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.
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.
#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
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!
Candlelight Concert: Saturday 6th January at 7.00 pm
The Chandos Ensemble returns to present an evening of string music to mark 12th night/Epiphany including Corelli’s ‘Christmas Concerto’ and Boccherini’s Cello Concerto in B flat. Tickets are available from Johanna Powell (01844 343996) or www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church or on the door: adults £8 (accompanied children £3). There will be a complimentary drink and prize raffle. If you can help display a poster or distribute some flyers please put your name on the list against one or more roads that you wish to cover and take some flyers. Thank you. James
‘Pop Up’ Cinema: Jungle Book (PG)
The visually breath taking retelling of the story of Mowgli on a journey of self-discovery with Bagheera, Baloo, Shere Khan etc. will be shown in St. Dunstan’s church on Saturday January 20th at 5 pm. Tickets available on the door. Adults (£3), accompanied children (£1). Bring your own drinks/snacks. For more information contact Johanna Powell 01844 343996.
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
The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone welcome
| 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 |
| Sat 6th Jan | 7.00pm Candlelight Concert (see notices) |
| Sun 7th Jan Epiphany | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Thurs 11th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion Fellowship Coffee Morning at 62 Manor Park Avenue, P. Risborough 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sun 14th Jan | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Wed 17th Jan | 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 18th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 20th Jan | 5.00pm Film Night – Jungle Book (see notices) |
| Sun 21st Jan | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 22nd Jan | 8.00pm PCC meeting |
| Tues 23rd Jan | 9.15am Fellowship Walk (meet in the A4010 lay-by) |
| Thurs 25th Jan | 9.30am Parish Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church) 2.00pm Knitting group (church hall) |
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