Pew Sheet 28th January 2018

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 babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall. Coffee, squash, biscuits etc. will be served in the church hall after communion.

Sunday 28th January

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

Those who heard Jesus ’teachings were astounded by the authority of his words.  In this Communion, we celebrate the presence of the Word made flesh, and receive him to ourselves in the bread and the wine.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18.15-20
Second Reading: Revelation 12.1-5a
Gospel: Mark 1.21-28

Hymns 375, 413, 32
Psalm 111
Communion 941 (verse 1 repeated), 297, 554,
Anthem: Thou knowest, Lord (Henry Purcell)

6.00pm Evensong

First Reading: 1 Samuel 3.1-20
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 14.12-20
Hymns 349, 377, 467, 352
Psalm 34v1-10

Prayer of the Week
Faithful God, your Holy One, Jesus of Nazareth, spoke the truth with authority, and you confirmed his teaching by wondrous deeds.  Through his healing presence, drive far from us all that is unholy, so that by work and deed we may proclaim him Messiah and Lord, and bear witness to your power to heal and save.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Those who are sleeping rough in our villages, towns and cities
• Victims of ethnic/racial genocide and those who have experienced sexual and other forms of abuse
• Spiritual advisors and all those who assist others to find meaning and purpose in their lives.
• Youth clubs and youth groups, Buckinghamshire county Council Youth Service; users of Risborough Springs
• Ker Maria Nursing Home (PR), Cherry Tree Nursing Home (B)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, David Argue
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen,
    Gail, Moira Spence, Debbie Cadwallader
• The recently departed:
  • Diana Mullens and Sylvia Faithful
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time
  • : Ruth Rider, Tom Randall, William (Jock) Storie, David Carr, Wally Adams,
    Mick Stone.
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty.  www.christianaid.org.uk

 

Notices

Updating of Church membership (Electoral Roll)
We will be updating the membership list (electoral roll) of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s between 21st January and 2nd March. If you are not yet a member and would like to come on to the electoral roll applications forms can be found at the back of the church/chapel during this time. A list of the current roll is in the porch. If you would like a form sent in the post or by email, or if you would like to be taken off the electoral roll, please contact Susanne (01844 342746 / susanned@onetel.com)

The Bethany House Group
The Bethany House Group meets at 10.30am on alternate Wednesdays at 76 Westmead, Monks Risborough. It is looking at “Jesus’ childhood” on February 7th. Each week during Lent, starting on February 21st it will be following the ‘York Course’ called ‘On the third day’ written by the former Bishop of Oxford, John Pritchard that seeks to recapture the explosive power of the resurrection. If you would like to find out more please speak to Rose Williams (274225) or Jill Iredale (346488). All welcome.

Silent Prayer – Monday January 29th 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

Lent starts on February 14th
As usual we’ll be marking Lent in a variety of ways. There will be a Parish Communion service on the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday) at 8 pm and two types of booklets ‘Love life, live Lent’ (for both adults and children) and ‘Live Lent’ from Christian Aid are available on the table by the south door. The Bethany House Group (see above) is also running a course called ‘On the third day’. The outstanding Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature takes place at Bloxham School from February 16th to 18th. Further details of the speakers can be found on the church notice board. As and when I become aware of other opportunities to mark Lent, I will update this note. James

St Dunstan’s Flower Festival Spring Lectures
“Green & Pleasant Lands” – A History of British Gardens from the Romans to the present day by Joanne Kidd on Wednesday 28th February 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. at Monks Risborough Church of England Primary School Cost £8
“The Tradescants” – Plant Collectors and Gardeners of the early 17th century by Joanne Kidd on Wednesday 21st March 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. at Monks Risborough Church of England Primary School. Cost £8.
Tickets from Sally’s Sewing Box, Duke Street, Princes Risborough, Jenny (01844 273838) or www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church
 
‘Thank you’ from Pat and David
Pat wanted to pass on her thanks to everyone who has sent cards and messages of support after David was knocked over on the crossing on the A4010 outside Monks Risborough School. After a few recent setbacks David is making progress in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Limited visiting is now possible but please check with Pat first. James

Volunteer required for safeguarding co-ordinator
The PCC has a responsibility to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are well cared for during church activities. The safeguarding co-ordinator ensures that adults involved in these activities have had the appropriate checks carried out. It is primarily an administrative role that takes on average about two hours each month. If you are intersted in finding out more please speak to Anne White (346536) or James (275944).

Churchwarden, PCC and Deanery Synod vacancies
After an invaluable four year stint as churchwarden Charlie Fairall is stepping down at the Annual Meeting on March 19th. We therefore need to find a suitable person to be the second churchwarden. The primary role of churchwardens is to be able to attend most of the 10 am services on a Sunday morning and at major festivals, and to have a concern for the church, its people and its buildings. Charlie is very willing to carry on helping out with practical and maintenance issues such as the church boiler and the lawnmowers so this will lighten the load. There are also vacancies to fill on the Parochial Church Council (PCC) that meets 8/9 times a year on a Monday evening. The PCC is the forum through which key decisions are taken regarding vision, the undertaking of repairs and improvements to church buildings, church finances etc. There is also a vacancy for the Deanery Synod which acts as a link between the local church and Diocese.  If you are intersted in filling any of these roles please speak with James.

Keith and Jane Gibbons’ new address
Sadly for us January 24th was the last Sunday before Jane and Keith Gibbons moved to Leicestershire. Their new address is 10 Rosebery Avenue, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0JA. Keith = 07712 524724 and Jane 07740 951504. We wish them every blessing and happiness in their new home.

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 29th Jan	8.00am Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 1st Feb	9.30am Holy Communion and Prayers for Healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 4th Feb	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 8th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 2.30pm Thanksgiving Service for Diana Mullens 7.30pm Fellowship Meeting (church hall)
Sun 11th Feb	10.00am Parish Communion 11.15am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 12th Feb	12.00 noon Funeral of Sylvia Faithful
Weds 14th Feb Ash Wednesday	8.00pm Parish Communion and Imposition of Ashes
Thurs 15th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 18th Feb	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ at Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Wed 21st Feb	2.00pm Monks Risborough School ‘Lent’ service 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 22nd Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Knitting and Nattering (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church)
Sat 24th Feb	7.00pm ‘Pop-up’ cinema – Hidden Figures (PG)
Sun 25th Feb	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 27th Feb	9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby)