Pew Sheet 3rd February 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. Coffee and squash is served in the church hall after the 10.00am 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 3rd Feb 2019

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

We gather today to worship God who is all-loving and all-powerful. Simeon recognised the light of salvation which had come into the world, and we ask for grace to recognise, as he did, the holy in the midst of the ordinary.

8.00am Holy Communion (Church Hall)
First Reading: Galatians 4.1-7
Second Reading: Luke 2.22-40

10.00am All Age Family Communion (Whiteleaf Scout Centre)
Bible Reading: Luke 2:22-35
Hymns: 666, 964, 334, 366, 419;  
Communion: 157, 648, 674

6.00pm Evensong (Church Hall)
First Reading: Haggai 2.1-9
Second Reading: John 2.13-22
Hymns: 37, 208, 253.     Psalm: 132.

Prayer of the Week
Inspired by your Spirit, Lord, we gather in your temple to welcome your Son. Enlighten our minds and lay bare our inmost thoughts. Purify your people, and make us obedient to the demands of your law, so that we may mature in wisdom and grow to full stature in your grace. We ask 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:

• the people of Venezuela, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo and all countries in which people search for justice, security and a peaceful outcome to their recent General Elections
• The putting back of the pews and the cleaning of St. Dunstan’s following the redecoration 
• All those who are vulnerable to wintry weather and all those who work hard to keep people safe and well
• Our local County Council, the Director of Education and the Education Committee
• The various charities supported by our team churches.
• Manor Road (PR) Loosley Hill, Violet Close, Foundry Lane (LR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Pam Lidgley, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison, Veronica Parker, Pam Strickland and Mary Copcutt
• 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
  • : Mick Stone, Peter Walker, Ian Turner, Jean Monaghan, Barbara Fox, Chris Pearson, David Argue.
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere (ROPE) is committed to combating the impact of poverty across the world. www.rope.org.uk               

Notices

Double Edition of the Pewsheet
The next edition of the pew sheet (February 10th/17th) will be a double edition. Please bear this in mind when submitting notices.

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)

The Ultimate Charity Quiz
This will be held on Saturday March 9th at Monks Risborough School Hall starting at 7.30pm. Teams of 6-8 people with a cost of £5/person will be able to pit their wits and in doing so help raise funds for three local charities: Rennie Grove Hospice Care, PACE and The Princes Centre. Bring your own drinks and nibbles; raffle and heads & tails. Teams can be entered by contacting Johanna Powell on 01844 343996 or johanna@powellathome.com
 
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

Monks Monkeys 10th Anniversary Party: help required
On March 23rd (2.30-4.30) everyone aged 0-12 (accompanied by an adult) is invited to a children’s party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Monks Monkeys, the church’s toddler group. There will be a treasure hunt, a children’s entertainer and games. If you are happy to be an extra pair of hands on the day I would be delighted to hear from you. We need a qualified first aider to attend the event: please let me know if you can help. Anne White (346536) is making multiple ‘pass the parcels’. If you have any spare unused gift wrapping paper please can you let her know. James

PCC vacancies
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) meets 8/9 times a year on a Monday evening. The PCC is the forum through which key decisions are taken regarding vision, repairs and improvements to church buildings, church finances etc. If you are interested in becoming a member of the council please speak with 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 

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 (see notices)
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	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) 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)
Sun 3rd March	8.00am Holy Communion             10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms; 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 4th March	8.00pm PCC meeting
Wed 6th March Ash Wednesday	7.30pm Parish Communion with the Bishop of Buckingham, The Rt. Revd Alan Wilson