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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:
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. Coffee and squash is served in the church hall after the 10 am Sunday service.
Sunday 23rd December
Fourth Sunday of Advent
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading: Micah 5.2-5a
God’s people will find peace when a new shepherd is born in Bethlehem, home of the line of David.
Second Reading: Hebrews 10.5-10
The birth of Christ saves us in a way that a religious system never can.
Gospel: Luke 1.39-45
Mary and Elizabeth rejoice in the miraculous births that will change the world.
Hymns: 4, 683, 631. Psalm: Magnificat
Communion: 634, 356 & 922
Anthem: There is no rose/The First Noel
3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
Prayer of the Week
Who are we, Lord God that you should come to us? Yet you have visited your people and redeemed us in your Son. As we prepare to celebrate his birth, make our hearts leap for joy at the sound of your Word, and move us by your Spirit to bless your wonderful works. 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.
Christmas Eve 24st December 2018
3.00 pm Crib Service
6.00 pm Village Carol Service
11.30 pm First Communion of Christmas
Carols: 521; 330, 326 & 479
Communion: 508, 597, 93 & 860
First Reading Isaiah 52:7-10
The prophet Isaiah proclaims a message of good news: good news of peace and redemption and the salvation of God which will be seen by all peoples.
Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4
We are told that God has chosen to speak to his people in a new way. He has chosen to speak through his Son who in human form reveals to us the nature of God’s very being and redeems the brokenness of creation caused by sin.
Gospel John 1:1-14
John proclaims the incarnation of the Word of God who was present at the creation of the world and who is now taking human form to live in the world and redeem the world’s darkness by his light.
Christmas Day 25th December 2018
Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 2:1-14
10.00 am All-Age Family Communion
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
The birth of Jesus as our Immanuel ‘God with us
Carols: 508, 964, 776, 645 & 266
Communion: 588, 321, 861
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- Those caught up in the conflict in Syria, that there will be an immediate end to the fighting, healing for those suffering from violence and comfort for all who mourn
- The poor, homeless and refugees this Christmas and those who provide support to them
- All mothers-to-be, especially those who are fearful or alone
- Wycombe Road (PR) Lee Road (Sa)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Pam Lidgley, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison, Veronica Parker and Pam Strickland
- And also further afield for:
- Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper and Anna Ballard
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Bob Reece, Peter Carmody, Geoffrey Copcutt
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
The Whitechapel Mission is dedicated to providing a lifeline to the men and women caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy and lasting productivity. www.whitechapel.org.uk
The Whitechapel Mission is dedicated to providing a lifeline to the men and women caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy and lasting productivity. www.whitechapel.org.uk
Notices
As in the past everyone is invited for coffee and mince pies at The Rectory after the 10.00am Communion service on Sunday December 30th. Even if you don’t come to the service you are very welcome!
The Chandos Ensemble
A Candlelight Concert of String Music for the New Year” on 5th January at 7 pm. Elgar: Serenade for Strings; Bach: Concerto in C minor for Oboe and Violin; Mozart: Symphony no 29 in A major. There will be a complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and raffle. Tickets £8 (accompanied children under 18 £3) available from Rachel (01844) 761535 or Penny 07762 880219 or Sally’s Sewing Box, Duke Street, Princes Risborough or www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church
Double Edition Pew Sheet (January 6th/13th)
Please bear this in mind when submitting notices
Pew movers required
After the morning service on Sunday January 13th we will need a lot of help to move the pews so that the decorators can start work the next day. If you can help (or know of someone who can) please let James know.
Redecoration of St. Dunstan’s Church
The church is beginning to look scruffy in a number of places and owing to some significant legacies and the continuing generosity of parishioners it will be possible to redecorate the whole church starting from Monday January 14th to Wednesday February 6th. The work is being undertaken by M. Simmonds Decorating Contractors and will take about 3 weeks. During this time services will continue as usual but in different locations. The 10am service will take place in the Whiteleaf Scout Centre in Courtmoor Close (please park in Mill Lane) and all other services in the church hall. As far as possible it will be ‘business as usual’. James
Confirmation Classes
A Confirmation Service will be held in the area in 2019. If you (or your son/daughter) would like to consider being confirmed please contact James. Confirmation is traditionally seen as the entry point to receive Holy Communion as a person ‘confirms’ the promises made on their behalf at their Baptism. Preparation sessions will take place in the New Year.
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 24th Dec Christmas Eve | 3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight ‘Mass’ |
| Tues 25th Dec Christmas Day | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion |
| Thurs 27th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion |
| Sun 30th Dec | 10.00am Parish Communion (Mince pies afterwards at the Rectory) 6.00pm Evensong |
| New Year’s Eve | 5.00pm Evening Prayer |
| Thurs 3rd Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys restarts |
| Sat 5th January | 7.00pm Candlelit concert for the New Year (see notices) |
| Sun 6th Jan The Epiphany | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism of Oliver Hagger 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 7th Jan | 9.00am Dismantling of church decorations |
| Thurs 10th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion Fellowship Coffee morning 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Fri 11th Jan | Sheeting/protection of organ |
| Sun 13th Jan | 10.00am Parish Communion (followed by pew moving: see notices) 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 14th Jan | Redecoration of church starts |
| Wed 16th Jan | 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 17th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Pilgrim course at The Rectory |
| Sun 20th Jan | 10.00am Parish Communion (in the Scout Hall)&; 6.00pm Evensong (church hall) 6.00pm Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (PR Baptist Church) 6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group (at Princes Risborough Methodist Church) |
| Thurs 24th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion (Church Hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (The Rectory) 2.00pm Knitters (church hall) |
| Sun 27th Jan | 10.00am Parish Communion (in the Scout Hall) 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong |
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