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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. Coffee and squash is served in the church hall after the 10.00am Christingle service.
Sunday 3rd December 2017
First Sunday of Advent
8:00am Holy Communion
First Reading Micah 4.1-4 & 6-7
Gospel Matthew 21.1-13
10.00am Christingle Service (without Communion)
Hymns: 108, 839, Candle in the window 666, 901, 845, 932, 419
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St. Teresa’s
Prayer of the Week
Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- Rohingya Muslims and others facing persecution; for a greater understanding between people of different faiths and political persuasion
- A constructive relationships and dialogue between North Korea, the United States, the United Nations and the rest of the international community
- Organisations which assist the disabled, especially Scope, PACE and other local charities
- Those living alone. Risborough Good Neighbours. Risborough Carers
- Thame Road (L)
- 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:
- Harry Mullens, Keith Barnes
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Joan Pitcher, Roy Lawrence, Elizabeth Bragger, Alan Gibson.
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
#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.
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.
Nine Lessons and Carols, December 17th at 6 pm:
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
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 and she will organise a second tour if there is sufficient interest. 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
| 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) |
| Fri 8th Dec | 12 noon Thanksgiving service for Keith Barnes |
| 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 (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 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 |
Nine Lessons and Carols, December 17th at 6 pm: A traditional service of readings and carols sung by the choir, congregation and Monks Risborough School.
Crib Service, December 24th at 3pm: It’s a chance for young children (and adults!) to get dressed up as their favourite character in the nativity story, to sing some carols and to listen to the Christmas story being retold
Village Carol service, December 24th at 6 pm: An opportunity to celebrate Christmas with plenty of carols along with readings, reflections and prayers.
First Communion of Christmas, December 24th at 11.30 pm: A special service of Communion in the still of the night that recaptures the significance of the birth of Jesus.
Family All Age Christmas Communion, December 25th at 10.00 am: A chance to celebrate the birth of Jesus in an informal but meaningful way
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