Friday 9 November 2018

Pew Sheet 11th November 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:
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 babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash etc. is served afterwards


***DOUBLE EDITION***

Sunday 11th November 2018

 

Remembrance Sunday

 

As we mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, we meet to remember those who have died in wartime and to repent of all that causes conflict in the world. We turn to worship God and to follow Christ, who has brought the good news of God’s kingdom of peace.



10.00am Parish Remembrance (without Communion)
Readings:
Ecclesiastes 3.1-8, Micah 4.1-5, John 15.5-17
Hymns: 409, 68, 177 (vs. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8)

10.55 Act of Remembrance, war memorial, Mill Lane

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion

Readings: Micah 4.1-5, John 15.5-17

6.00pm Service of Remembrance with readings, music and reflections
Hymns: 252, 584, 67, 144, 437, 379, 575, 33
Anthem: Give Rest, O Christ

7.05pm Ringing for the Nation

Sunday 18th November 2018

 

Second Sunday before Advent 

 

10.00am Parish Communion
Readings
: Daniel 12: 1-3, Hebrews 10: 1-25, Mark 13: 1-8.
Hymns: 137, 70, 642; Communion: 487, 126, 381
Psalm: 16

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Daniel 3 v 13-end, Matthew 13 v 24-30 & 36-43
Hymns: 106, 643, 756; Psalm: 95v1-7

Your prayers are asked this week for:


  • 11th: The victims of war who have lost their lives in the service of others, and the innocent killed by the cruelty of humanity. 18th: Those who cover sickness amongst their colleagues and often at the expense of their own wellbeing.
  • 11th: Those involved in planning potential new housing developments as part of the Wycombe District Council Local Plan. 18th: Hearing dogs for deaf people.
  • 11th: Northfield Road (PR) Roundlands & Eastlands (LG) 18th: Peel Court (PR) Hampden Gate & Hampden Road (Sp)
  • 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:
    • Alison Kemp, Monica Green, Cynthia George, Maggie Thompson and Rev. Kate Fergusson
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • 11th: Dewis Smith, Harry Mullens, Harold Tapping, Clare Sunley,
    • 18th: Hilda Sandell, John Baverstock, John Jolley, Alice Broadmeadow, Vera Girling, Sheila Benham.

 

Notices


Clerk Needed for the Monks Risborough Parochial Charities (MRPC)
The charity was established in the 19th century with the aim of providing for the poor and elderly of the ancient parish of Monks Risborough. Until recently the charity donated fuel, clothes and medicines for the benefit of those in need. Today this translates into providing shopping vouchers at Christmas to the financially less well-off and assisting those with social and educational needs on an ad hoc basis. The charity derives its income from the rental of agricultural land and allotments in the area. The Trustees are currently looking for a new clerk to assist in the smooth running of the charity. The clerk’s roles are to take minutes at meetings (usually two a year), act as an initial point of enquiry for questions regarding the allotments and plots of land, managing the Charity’s finances, and making arrangements for tenancy agreements. This is a voluntary position that would suit anyone with an interest in the local community, the countryside and/or land management, and good communication skills. If you or anyone else you know might be interested in this role please contact the Chairman of the Trustees for an informal chat: Rev James Tomkins, The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE (01844 275944) jamestomkins@@btinternet.com

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 following items (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.  High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815) along with donations of quality surplus (Christmas) presents in good condition for the Tombola (Gwen Miles 345230) such as jigsaws, games, children’s toys, bottles of wine/port/gin/whisky etc., Christmas decorations/tree baubles, jam, chutney, chocolates, tins of sweets, Christmas pudding, candles, knitted hats, scarves, etc. Thank you.

Paddington 2 (PG) on Saturday November 24th at 5 pm
This brilliant and much-anticipated sequel 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 (343966).

God in the life of…Paula Salmon
Up until a few years ago we ran a very successful series of talks that took the place of the sermon slot at the 10 am service. This was called ‘God in the life of…’ and gave the opportunity for people to speak about how their faith and life intersected. On occasions this proved quite challenging to listen to as real issues were talked about. Paula Salmon (accompanied by Rev. Charlotte Collins) will be talking from their experiences about mental health on November 25th at the 10 am service. This will touch on difficult and sensitive subjects so if anyone is affected by any of the issues raised details will be available so that people have the chance to follow through any issues that may arise and affect them. James

Volunteers required for
churchyard leaf sweep
At 9.30 am on Saturday December 1st we are looking to clear the remaining 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 garden sacks.

Elves Required
On December 1st the pop up Christingle- making Factory will be happening in the Hall at 9.30am. If you would like to be part of the team or help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary (344417)

House Group in Advent
‘Advent Reflections on Waiting’ is the four-session course taking place at 7.30 pm at 7 Mead Acre, based on the book by Dr Paula Gooder: ‘The Meaning of Waiting’. Tuesday November 27th Called to wait; Wednesday December 5th Waiting for the Day of the Lord; Wednesday December 12th* Waiting between the Times; Tuesday December 18th A lifetime of waiting. If you would like to come along to these sessions, please do contact: Jill Iredale: 346488 jillstovold@icloud.com or James: 275944 jamestomkins@btinternet.com

Christmas Concert by Candlelight, Chinnor Silver Band: Tickets selling very fast
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 will take place on Thursday only at 8.45 am for the weeks commencing November 11th and 18th.   

Thurs 15th Nov 9.30am Holy Communion              
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Fri 16th Nov 2.30pm Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Alison Kemp (you do not need to wear black)
Sat 17th Nov 7.30 pm  Owlswick quiz (sold out)
Sun 18th Nov 10.00am Parish Communion          
6.00pm Evensong
6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Mon 19th Nov 12.30pm Memorial Service for Monica Green
Wed 21st Nov 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 22nd Nov 9.30am Holy Communion             
2.00pm Knitters and Natterers (church hall)
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church)
7.30pm ‘Pilgrim Course’ at the Rectory
Sat 24th Nov 10.00am Advent Fair (see notices)
5.00pm ‘Pop-up’ Cinema: Paddington 2 (PG) (see notices)
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)
Tues 27th Nov 9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby)
7.30pm Advent House Group (please see notices)
Thurs 29th Nov 9.30am Holy Communion              
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 1st Dec 9.30am Leaf sweep (see notices)
9.30am Christingle Factory (see notices)
2.00pm wedding
Sun 2nd Dec 8.00am Holy Communion           
10.00am Christingle Service                      
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service

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