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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:
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.com
Margaret Hunnibell 01844 274366 mehunnibell01@gmail.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, squash and biscuits will be served after the 10.00am communion service.
Sunday 28th October
Saints Simon and Jude (last Sunday after Trinity)
As St. Simon and St. Jude, the humblest of the apostles, heard and heeded the Lord, so let us be attentive to Christ’s presence and obedient to his call as we worship him
First Reading: Isaiah 28 v 14-16
The prophet warns arrogant leaders not to place their confidence in human schemes, but to rely on the trustworthiness of God.
Second Reading: Ephesians 2 v 19-end
Paul reassures the Gentile believers that they belong to God’s new covenant people, transformed through worship into a “living temple” united in Christ and indwelt by his Spirit
Gospel: John 15 v 17-end
Jesus forewarns his disciples that following him means facing the same hostility as he has done from those determined to reject the Son of God.
Hymns: 98, 12, 746
Psalm 119v89-96
Communion: 288, 278, 937
Anthem: ‘Teach me, O Lord’ by Thomas Attwood
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
First Reading: Jeremiah 3 v 11-18
Second Reading: Jude 1-4 & 17 -end
Hymns: 453, 137, 434, 456 Psalm 119v9-16
Prayer of the Week
Almighty God, who has built your Church upon the foundation of the Apostles such as Simon and Jude and the Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Amen.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- Sufficient resources for hospitals and social care teams with the likelihood of increased demands for their services over the coming months.
- All those affected by the prospect of unemployment or financial uncertainty with further job losses in the retail and other sectors of the economy being announced
- The Anglican Church in the West Indies and closer to home for all members of the silent prayer and house groups
- Youth clubs and youth groups. Buckinghamshire County Council Youth Service. Risborough Springs
- Ker Maria Nursing Home (PR) Cherry Tree Nursing Home (B)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Pam Lidgley, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison and Veronica Parker
- And also further afield for:
- Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Anna Ballard and Janet Drurie
- The recently departed: Robin Jackson
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Molly Clark, Ken Francis, Harry Goode, Dennis Parsons, Peggy Howes.
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
Talking about death, dying and funerals raises big questions that it’s helpful to face at some point, but it can be hard to talk to family and friends. On Wednesday October 31st there is an opportunity to come along to a session from 10am to 12 noon at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough (home of Revs. Steve and Rose Williams) to think, chat and articulate these questions in a relaxed environment. A series of question cards are used to encourage conversations and to listen to others’ perspectives and experiences in small groups. The sessions are open for people of all faiths, doubts and none. To book a place on this session please contact James
Volunteers required for churchyard leaf sweep
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 3rd and Saturday December 1st we are looking to clear the 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. Rev James Tomkins
Family Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
Open to everyone especially if you prefer colour and prettiness over loud bangs! This will take place on Saturday November 3rd 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and snacks will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!). RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com
‘Time to Remember’ Service, November 4th, 3 pm
A service to give thanks for those we love but see no longer with well-known hymns, readings and the lighting of candles. Everyone welcome
‘Journey’s End’ (12) on Saturday November 10th, 7pm
Based on RC Sherriff's play and novel of the same name the film is set in March 1918 as C-Company arrives in northern France to take its turn in the front-line trenches with a German offensive imminent. Adults £4 and accompanied children £1. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. For more details please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343966).
Advent Fair – Saturday November 24th 10 am to noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh nibbles, crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch. Items are needed by Sunday 19th November. June Timms is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone June on 344966 and she will arrange to collect them. High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Thank you.
Paddington 2 (PG) on Saturday November 24th at 5 pm
The brilliant and much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. It’s a must for all ages. Adults £4 and accompanied children £1. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. For more details please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343966).
Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band
This will take place on Wednesday December 12th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£10) are available from Sally’s Sewing Box (Duke Street, Princes Risborough), 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
The Next Few Weeks
The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone welcome
| Wed 31st Oct | 10am ‘Dying Matters’ at 17 Wellington Ave, Princes Risborough (see notices) |
| Thurs 1st Nov | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 3rd Nov | 9.30am Leaf Sweep in the churchyard (see notices) 2.00pm Naming/blessing service 5.30pm Bonfire party (see notices) |
| Sun 4th Nov | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 3.00pm Time To Remember |
| Thurs 8th Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Reverse Advent Fellowship Meeting |
| Sat 10th Nov | 2.00pm Marriage Blessing 7.00pm ‘Pop-Up’ Cinema: Journey’s End (12) |
| Sun 11th Nov Armistice Day/ Remembrance Sunday |
10.00am Parish Remembrance Service (without communion) 10.55am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Service of readings, music and reflection for Armistice 7.05pm Ringing for the Nation |
| Thurs 15th Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 17th Nov | 7.30pm Owlswick Quiz (sold out) |
| Sun 18th Nov | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church |
| Wed 21st Nov | 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 22nd Nov | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Pilgrim Course at The Rectory |
| Sat 24th Nov | 10.00am Advent Fair 5.00pm ‘Pop-up’ Cinema: Paddington 2 (PG) |
| Sun 25th Nov | 10.00am Parish Communion (God in the life of…Paula Salmon, also with Rev. Charlotte Collins, Deputy Head of Spiritual and Pastoral Care 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong |
| Mon 26th Nov | 8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall) |
