Pew Sheet 17th March 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. Please do make use of the children’s corner in church with books, colouring sheets, toys etc. Coffee and squash is served in the church hall today after the 10.00am service.

The Church is open daily from at least 9.30-4.00pm.

Sunday 17th March 2019

 

Second Sunday of Lent

 

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?” In a world full of fear, where life seems fragile, we turn to God in faith.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Genesis 15.1-12 & 17-18
In response to Abram’s doubts, God confirms in a solemn ceremony the promise that Abram will have many descendants, who will live in a special God-given land.

Second Reading: Philippians 3.17-4.1
The fact that our true home is in heaven must affect our earthly priorities.

Gospel: Luke 13.31-end
Jesus laments over Jerusalem, the city special to God, which nevertheless has a history of persecuting God’s prophets, and is the city where he will die.

Hymns: 340, 489, 252.
Lenten litany: ‘Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us, for we have sin-ned against thee’
Communion: 458, 342, 651
Anthem: Wash me throughly by David Halls

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Jeremiah 22.1-9 & 13-17, Luke 14: 27-33.
Hymns: 690, 281, 208; Psalm: 135:1-12

Prayer of the week:
God of the covenant, your presence fills us with awe, your word gives us unshakable hope. Fix in our hearts the image of your Son in glory, that, sustained on the path of discipleship, we may pass over with him to newness of life. Grant this through Christ, our deliverance and hope, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

 

• Consensus and the serving of the common good by the British government, parliament and European Union in the Brexit process
• Delivery drivers and companies, for the important role in serving our community
• Our Archbishops Justin and John and for the worldwide Anglican Communion
• Those who protect our heritage and countryside.
• Willow Way (PR) Bledlow Road & Chiltern View (Sa)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Pam Johnson, Pam Lidgley, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison, Veronica Parker, Pam Strickland, Mary Copcutt and John Hobson
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Anna Ballard, Jonathan Kelly and Joshua
• The recently departed:
  • Joan Balance and Beryl Norris
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Doris Gomme, Anne Frow, Helen Keeping, John McMullan, Minnie Greig, David Stevens, Geoffrey Carter, Brenda Ridgley, Brian Copcutt
    

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
 Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) is a national UK eating disorder organization with over 25 years of experience.
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

Notices

Brand New Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll acts as the membership list of the church. If you haven’t yet done so, please can you return your electoral roll form by March 31st at the latest. Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised so even if you have been on the roll before you’ll need to complete and return a new form. Forms are available by the south door and can be returned 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.

The Psalm
There has been a wide ranging conversation about the psalm and its place in worship. It makes sense to retain it on occasions when it can be sung, read or said as part of the Old Testament Scriptures. James

Representative required
Churches Together is considering organising a free community event, possibly linked to the 2020 Town Festival, and working closely with the Town Council. If you are interested in going along to the initial meeting on Thursday March 21st at 7.30pm please let James know.

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. Anne White (346536) is making multiple ‘pass the parcels’. If you have any spare unused gift wrapping paper please let her know. James

Super Soup Lunch: Thursday April 11th
Please come along to this lunch of soup, crusty bread and a hot drink that only costs £5 with the monies going to Christian Aid

Lighthouse Quiz, Saturday 27th April 2019
This is being held at St Mary’s Church, Princes Risborough, prompt 7:30 pm start, tables of eight, cost £5, bring your own drinks and nibbles (no red wine as it stains the flooring), raffle and heads and tails game (offers of prizes greatly appreciated). To book a table please contact Jamie Carter on 01844 273286, booking essential.

More works at St. Dunstan’s
Following the successful redecoration (£25,000) of St. Dunstan’s last month the essential repairs to the stonework (£11,000) have also now been completed. The next project in the programme of works is to have all of the windows cleaned, as well as the pulpit, and the decorative metal band at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick, conserved.  A short video of the redecoration works can be found on this link on the website http://www.stdunstanschurch.com/gallery.html James

Copies of the community prayer diary available
Copies of the 2019 prayer diary are now available to take away from the table by the south door. The prayer diary covers various local concerns, roads and streets.

Confirmation preparation sessions
These will be held at The Rectory on Saturday April 6th and 13th from 2.30-4.30 pm and are open to everyone wishing to be confirmed. The confirmation service itself will take place on Easter Eve, Saturday April 20th at 7.30 pm at St. Mary’s, Aylesbury. If you are interested in being confirmed with a view to receiving Holy Communion please let me know. James

Charity Quiz Success
Thank you to everyone who took part and helped to organise this event on Saturday March 9th. It was a very enjoyable evening and over £500 will be shared between The Princes Centre, PACE and Rennie Grove Hospice Care. James

New 2019 Prayer Diary now available
Copies of this prayer diary that covers the local area and its churches as well as national and international concerns is now available from the table by the south door. James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone welcome 

Wed 20th Mar	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 21st Mar	9.30am Holy Communion                  2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church) 7.30pm ‘Open House’ (The Pilgrim course) at the Rectory
Sat 23rd Mar	2.30pm Monks Monkeys Party (see notices)
Sun 24th Mar	10.00am Parish Communion               3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 26th Mar	9.15am Walking group ((A4010 lay-by)
Thurs 28th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion                 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church) 2.00pm Knitters and Natterers (church hall)
Sun 31st Mar Mothering Sunday	8.00am Holy Communion                10.00am Mothering Sunday Service without Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 4th April	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 10.30am Monks Risborough School ‘Holy Week’ service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Fri 5th April	9.30am Monks Risborough School ‘Holy Week’ service
Sun 7th April	8.00am Holy Communion                 10.00am All Age Family Communion 3.00pm Singing workshop 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 11th April	9.30am Holy Communion 12.15pm Super Soup lunch in the church hall (see notices)
Sun 14th April Palm Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion (start in lay-by)                                             11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 15th April	8.00pm Stations of the Cross
Tues 16th April	8.00pm Compline
Wed 17th April	8.00pm Compline
Thurs 18th April	9.30am Holy Communion                 7.30pm Parish Communion
Fri 19th April Good Friday	10.15am Walk of witness, A4010 layby 11.00am Churches Together in Risborough service, Elim Church, Bell St 2.00pm Service of music, readings and reflections