Pew Sheet 27th January 2019

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 after the 10 am Sunday service. St. Dunstan’s is being redecorated for approximately 3 weeks starting on Monday January 14th. During this time the 10 am Sunday service will take place at the Whiteleaf Scout Centre, Courtmoor Close, Monks Risborough. Evensong, the 8.00 am and 9.30 am Holy Communion services will take place in the church hall.

Sunday 27th January 2019

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

 

In this season of Epiphany we look for the signs of God among us today. Let us continue to learn to recognise God’s presence, and in turn to allow ourselves to become signs of that presence to others, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

10.00am Parish Communion (Whiteleaf Scout Centre)

First Reading: Nehemiah 8 v 1-3, 5-6 & 8-10
As Ezra reveals the long-forgotten Law to the people, their dismay at their own failure is turned to joy when he explains that it is a good gift and that God will not only give the Law, but enable them to fulfil it

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12 v 12 -31a
This reading stresses that God gives us the gifts we need in order to fulfil what we are called to do.

Gospel: Luke 4 v 14-21
After Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue the atmosphere is electric as he tells his listeners, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Hymns: 552, 658, 86, 163;   Communion: 297, 374, 420
Anthem: From the Rising of the Sun (F. A. Gore Ouseley)

3.00pm Evensong (St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick)
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3 v 1-20
Second Reading: Ephesians 4 v 1-16
Hymns: 484, 234, 239.   Psalm: 33v1-12.

Prayer of the Week
Lord God, whose compassion embraces all peoples, whose law is wisdom, freedom and joy for the poor, fulfil in our midst your promise of favour, that we may receive the gospel of salvation with faith and, anointed by the Spirit, freely proclaim it. Grant this though our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever Amen.

  Your prayers are asked this week for:

 

• All those who have suffered innocently as a result of their faith
• All those who are vulnerable to wintry weather and all those who work hard to keep people safe and well such as GPs, hospital staff and the emergency services
• Constructive and innovative solutions in easing political tensions in countries/areas such as Venezuela, the USA, The Middle East and the United Kingdom (Brexit)
• All those who mourn the victims of genocide and that all may resolve to put an end to racism and all forms of discrimination.
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick.
• Wellington Avenue & Well Lane (MR) Little Orchard Close (L), Little Park (PR)
• 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, Anna Ballard and Jonathan Kelly
• The recently departed: Alice Corbin
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Marion Reece, Oscar Tahmasebi, Ruth Rider, Tom Randall, Jock Storie, David Carr, Wally Adams, Mike Baker.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Princes Centre provides day care services for older people and people with different disabilities.                        www.princescentre.org.uk

 

Notices

Bucks Historic Churches Ride
Many congratulations to David C from St. Dunstan's and to Dave R from St. Peter's who together raised £384. The amount is shared with the Bucks Historic Churches Trust. Well done!

Pew Moving and redecoration of St. Dunstan’s Church
Thank you to everyone who helped to prepare the church for redecoration. Work started on Monday January 14th and is going well. The pews will need to be moved to the other side of the church this Sunday, January 27th at 11.30am. If you or anyone else you know can help in this please can you ask them to come along. Many hands make light work as was the case on January 13th. The work is being undertaken by M. Simmonds Decorating Contractors and will take about 3 weeks. During this time services will continue as normal but in different locations. The 10 o’clock service will take place in the Whiteleaf Scout Centre in Courtmoor Close (please park in Mill Lane) and all the other services in the church hall. As far as possible it will be ‘business as usual’ and for health and safety reasons please do not go in to the church whilst the works are taking place. James

Dying Matters
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 January 30th (10 am to 12 noon) or Thursday January 31st (7.30 – 9.30 pm) you are invited to come along to a session 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 one of these sessions please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com 01844 275944 stating your preferred date.

Brand New Church Electoral Roll
Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised. The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. Forms will be available and given out on Sunday February 3rd and need to be completed and returned by March 31st to the electoral roll officer Mrs Susanne Dodds, 34 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9DT (01844 342746) or a scanned version including signature by email to susanned@onetel.com or please pass it to James or one of the churchwardens. If you do not receive a form please accept my apologies and complete and return a form that will be readily available initially at the 10 am service at the Whiteleaf Scout Centre and then in St. Dunstan’s and also in St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick. Thank you. Susanne Dodds.

Mamma Mia: Here we go again! Sing along night!
In the church on Friday 8th February (6.00pm-9.00pm)
Suitable for all the family - tickets cost: £10.00 per adult and £5.00 per under 16. Family of four ticket £20.00
Tickets from mia@roscahill.com or call Mia on 273244 or log onto Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/mamma-mia-here-we-go-again-movie-and-dinner-at-st-dunstans-tickets-52415161158

‘Pop Up’ Cinema: Incredibles 2 (PG)
On Saturday February 16th at 5.30 pm  the Superheroes are back for another exciting and fun packed adventure to thwart a new dangerous villain. Bring your own snacks/drinks. Tickets on the door: adults £4 and accompanied children £1. For more information please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343996)

Confirmation Classes
A Confirmation Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Aylesbury on the evening of Easter Eve, Saturday April 20th. 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 on Saturday April 6th and April 13th from 10am to 12 noon. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Whilst the redecorating is taking place Morning Prayer will take place at The Rectory on Monday and Wednesday and the Church Hall on Thursday. Everyone welcome 

Mon 28th Jan	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Wed 30th Jan	10.00am ‘Dying matters’ at 17 Wellington Avenue (see notices)
Thurs 31st Jan	9.30am Holy Communion (Church Hall)                           2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm ‘Dying matters’ at 17 Wellington Avenue (see notices)
Sun 3rd Feb	8.00am Holy Communion (Church Hall)          10.00am All Age Family Communion (in the Scout Hall) 6.00pm Evensong (Church Hall)
Mon 4th Feb	8.00pm Silent prayer meeting (church hall)
Thurs 7th Feb	9.30am, Holy Communion and prayers for healing (Church Hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church hall)
Fri 8th Feb	6.00pm ‘Film Night’ Mamma Mia 2: Here we go again (see notices)
Sun 10th Feb	10.00am Parish Communion            11.30am Holy Communion          6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 14th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion                2.00pm Monks Monkeys 7.30pm Fellowship: ‘Desert Island Discs (church hall)
Sat 16th Feb	5.30pm ‘Pop-Up’ cinema: Incredibles 2
Sun 17th Feb	10.00am Parish Communion      6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ at Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Mon 18th Feb	External stonework repairs to church for about 2 weeks (services unaffected) 11.00am Funeral Service (Alice Corbin)
Wed 20th Feb	7.30pm Pilgrim Course at the Rectory
Thurs 21st Feb	9:30am Holy Communion
Sun 24th Feb	10.00am Parish Communion            3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 26th Feb	9.15am Walking Group (meets at A4010 lay-by)
Thurs 28th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion            2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church) 2.00pm Knitters and Natterers (hall)