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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
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. The 10 o’clock for babies, toddlers, children and young people meet in the church hall during the 10.00 am service where coffee and squash is served afterwards..
Sunday 9th June 2019
Pentecost
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading: Genesis 11.1-9
In a stark mirror image of the Pentecost story, God’s people already speak one language, giving them power which leads to corruption; we are reminded never to oppose God’s plan.
Second Reading: Acts 2.1-21
The Holy Spirit comes to each and every one of us, regardless of background, and offers to dwell within us.
Gospel: Luke 24.36b-49
Jesus tells his disciples about what is written about him and how he will send the Holy Spirit. It is God’s way of being intimately present with us even today.
Hymns: 114, 118, 636, 163.
Communion: 941, 289, 288.
Anthem: O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit (T. Tallis)
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Acts 2.1-21, John 14.8-17 & 25-27
6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Exodus 33.7-20, 2 Corinthians 3.4-end.
Hymns: 288, 541, 84; Psalm: 33.1-12.
Prayer of the week:
Send down, O God, upon your people the flame of your Holy Spirit, and fill with the abundance of your sevenfold gift the church you brought forth from your Son’s pierced side. May your life-giving Spirit lend fire to our words and strength to our witnesses. Send us forth to the nations of the world to proclaim with boldness your wondrous work of raising Christ to your right hand. We make our prayer through 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 Anglican Church in Myanmar (Burma)
- Peace and stability in Sudan amidst a backdrop of increasing violence
- Victims of domestic violence, that rigorous procedures are in place to ensure that everyone is heard, helped and loved
- For companies who make a product, and for those who sell it, for good design, good quality and a good price.
- Those who are unemployed.
- Upper Icknield Way (PR) West Lane (B)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Pam Johnson, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison, Veronica Parker, Pam Strickland, Mary Copcutt, John Hobson and Mary Kent
- And also further afield for:
- Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, Joshua, Marj, Bill and Sue
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Gordon Marr, Joan Downes, Bob Boyce, Vera Byrne, Winifred Baily, Brian Gatensbury, Jan Neelands.
Please remember the charities
that the parish supports:
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.
Notices
Bucks Arts Week at St. Dunstan’s
The show is open: Saturdays and weekdays 10 – 5 and Sundays 12 – 5 until June 16th. Late night opening on Wednesday until 7 pm when you are welcome to come for a glass of bubbly! There will also be demonstrations from some of the artists on Monday June 10th and Tuesday June 11th from 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm. You are welcome to drop in at these times to see at least a couple of the following crafts in progress: woodcarving, mosaics, working with porcelain and paper sculpting. Cream teas will be served on weekend afternoons from 2.30-4.30pm.
Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday June 10th at 8pm in the church hall
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. All are welcome to these meetings of any faith or none. Each meeting lasts about 45 minutes. The meeting starts with some simple relaxation exercises, a short passage from the Bible to reflect upon in the half hour of silence, followed by a time of sharing of our experiences if people wish. James
Fellowship outing to Tiggywinkles on June 13th
We are having a tour leaving at 10 am which will include a talk and slide show. The cost will be £5 and transport is available. There are a few spaces left. If you are interested in going please contact Rosemary (344417)
Triple Edition of the pew sheet
Please note that there will be a triple edition of the pew sheet to over June 16th/23rd and 30th. Please therefore keep your notices as brief as possible and submit them earlier than usual.
Monks Risborough School Fair
This will take place on Saturday June 22nd (12-3pm). If anyone would like to volunteer to help run a stall at the fair please can you email friendsofmonksrisborough@gmail.com by June 7th
Thank you, James
Speaker Evening at Owlswick Chapel
One Friday 28th June, at 7.30 for 8.00pm there will be a talk on The Shops and Shopkeepers of Princes Risborough by Mike Payne. He will talk about how Princes Risborough has changed since WWII featuring stories about some local characters and events which have shaped the town. Contributions are asked of £5 per person, payable on the door to cover costs including wine and soft drinks. To reserve a seat visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk and look for Owlswick Events, telephone Jane Rogers on 01844 347906, or emailroz@rosalindwates.co.uk or take your chance on the night
Get creative along the Ridgeway National Path
Follow in the footsteps of famous artists, writers and photographers including Robert Macfarlane, Richard Jefferies, Eric Ravilious and Fay Godwin, by coming along for a day of talks and workshops on Saturday 29th June 2019 at St Dunstan's Please see the poster in the porch or this link for more details and to book a place. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ridgeway/2019forum
Did you know?
At last year’s annual meeting a number of questions were asked about the Christian Faith/Anglican Church. These included why different colours were used for the altar cloths throughout the year, the Reformation, other faiths and what is a gradual hymn. I came across a very useful website http://www.stmarysrickmansworth.org.uk/4_we_believe/did_you_know.html that contained the answers/further information about these questions as well as a whole host of other information. Please do log onto this website to find out more and if you do not have access to the internet please do write down your question and pass it to me instead. James
More helpers required for the events team
At St. Dunstan’s we enjoy a wide variety of successful concerts and other events that are organised by members of the events team. We meet about six times a year and share out the responsibility for making events happen. It is a fun team to be a part of so please do think if you might be able to support St. Dunstan’s in this way by becoming a member of the team. Please chat with me (without any obligation to join) if you’re interested in helping out. James
Stewardship Initiative
Thank you to everyone who has so far responded to the congregational mailing. Your generosity and kindness is very much appreciated. 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. From June 17th to July 4th Morning Prayer will take place on Thursday only. The church is open daily from 9.30am to 4.00pm
| Sat 8th June to Sun 16th June |
Bucks Arts Week with cream teas at weekends (see notices) |
| Sun 9th June | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Mon 10th June | 8.00pm Silent Prayer (church hall) |
| Thurs 13th June | 9.30am Holy Communion 10.00am Fellowship Outing to Tiggywinkles (see notices) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 16th June | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong (church hall) 6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group at Princes Risborough Methodist Church |
| Wed 19th June | 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 20th June | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sun 23rd June | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Tues 25th June | 9.15am Fellowship Walk (lay-by) |
| Thurs 27th June | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Knitters and natterers (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church) |
| Fri 28th June | 7.30/8.00pm Evening Talk at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick (see notices) |
| Sat 29th June | 10.00am Ridgeway Forum (see notices) |
| Sun 30th June | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Thurs 4th July | 9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sun 7th July | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong |
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