Pew Sheet 24th 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 24th March 2019

Third Sunday of Lent

Today we learn all over again that we belong to the God who loves us to bits and will not leave us in despair. Even when our lives and this beautiful planet seem under threat, the maker of the stars and sea will not abandon creation.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Isaiah 55.1-9
There is an abundance for all in God’s economy that is offered without price to anyone who asks.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10.1-13
God’s people have often forgotten whose they are and have suffered as a consequence of that forgetting, so be strong and remember!

Gospel: Luke 13.1-9
The question of why some people suffer so much is sometimes asked when we look to blame people for their situation, but Jesus won’t accept this as an explanation.

Hymns: 642, 626, 29, 177 (vs. 1, 3, 5, 7 & 8)
Communion: 82, 168, 165.
Anthem: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Genesis 28.10-19a, John 1.35-end.
Hymns: 378 416, 445, 376; Psalm: 12

Prayer of the week:
God of salvation, we stand before you on holy ground, for your name is glorified and your mercy revealed whenever your mighty deeds are remembered. Since you are holy and forbearing, turn us from every rash and shallow judgement to seek the ways of repentance. We ask 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:

 

• All political leaders that they may act with wisdom and discretion, patience and humility in resolving the Brexit process
• All those caught in the cyclone in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi that they may receive the practical and emotional support they need.
• All those affected by the mass shooting in Christchurch
• The Anglican Church in Hong King 
• Those who offer free legal assistance and advice for the most vulnerable in our society, especially for the work of the Citizens Advice Bureau.
• The Wellington House Surgery: for its doctors, nurses, other staff and their patients.
• Wellington Avenue (PR) Little Lane (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 Ballance and Beryl Norris
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Doreen Argue, Bryan Corsham, Pat Mills, Peter Frith, Julian Girling-Green, Kym Norris, Dora Hobson, Winnie Smith, Francis Butt, John Newport, Pam Miller.

  
  

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

Basic First Aid Course, Wednesday 10th April
I have organised an introductory/refresher First Aid course to cover aspects such as bleeding, fainting, recovery position, choking, resuscitation and a few other areas. It will run from 2.30-4.30 pm in the church hall. It should help you to respond to those unexpected events that we all come across from time to time. Places may be limited so please let me know in advance if you would like to come. Simple First Aid kits and books will also be available to buy. 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 to support 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 as well as national and international concerns.

Confirmation preparation sessions
These will be held at The Rectory on Saturday April 6th and 13th from 2.30-4.30 pm. 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 please let me know. James

Annual Meetings: April 29th
The annual meeting packs will be available from March 31st and also put on to the website. Please read through the report which tells you in full about the life of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s. Drinks will be served from 7.30 pm and the meetings themselves will start at 8 pm. James

The Festival of Prayer 2019
This excellent events is organised by the Bible Reading Fellowship with the Diocese of Oxford. It is being held on Saturday 6 July 2019, Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford, OX44 9EX. The cost is £33 per person with a variety of workshops to choose from. The Festival of Prayer aims to enhance your spiritual life by offering different approaches to Christian spirituality. For further information and to book please visit www.brfonline.org.uk/festival-of-prayer/

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 

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 1.15pm Funeral of Joan Ballance 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
Wed 10th April	2.30pm First Aid course in church hall (see notices)
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 6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group at Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Mon 15th April	8.00pm Stations of the Cross
Tues 16th April	8.00pm Compline
Wed 17th April	2.30pm Friendship Group (Church Hall) 8.00pm Compline
18th April Maundy Thurs	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
Sun 21st April Easter Day	6.00am Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All Age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong