Thursday 7 November 2019

Pew Sheet 10th November 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

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. Separate activities are also taking place in the hall for children for Remembrance Sunday where coffee and squash will be served afterwards.

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

Sunday 10th November 2019

Remembrance


At this season of remembrance, we gather to give thanks for those who have given their lives in sacrifice for peace, most especially our Lord Jesus Christ, and we offer ourselves as living sacrifices for the sake of God’s reconciling work in the world today.

10.00am Parish Remembrance Service without Communion
First Reading: Isaiah 9.1-7
Second Reading: Colossians 3.12-17
Gospel: John 14.23-29
Hymns: 153, 493, 230, 33
Anthem: Call to Remembrance (R. Farrant)

10.55am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial (Mill Lane/A4010)


11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Isaiah 9.1-7, John 14.23-29.

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: 1 Kings 3 v 1-15, Romans 8 v 31 – end
Hymns: 70, 222, 96; Psalm: 40v1-13.

Prayer of the week:

God of all the living, in the resurrection of Jesus Christ you have given us the life that even death cannot destroy. Remember your unshakeable promise and strengthen us to live in this world as your new creation. We ask this 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:


  • Men, women and children who have died as a result of war
  • Governments and politicians that they may promote a world of peace and understanding
  • Those who have been victims of war and those who commit ‘war crimes’ through violence and terrorism
  • Psychotherapists and people who counsel those seeking to come to terms with mental illness
  • Crownfields Industrial Estate, Ministry Wharf, the Clare Foundation and other businesses/industries in Saunderton.
  • New Road (PR) Westlands Road & Meadow Rise (LG)
  • Those who are in need in our parish:
    • Pam Johnson, Veronica Parker, Pam Strickland, Mary Copcutt, John Hobson, Mary Kent, Michael Hopkins, Elsie Ratlidge and Joe Ratlidge
  • And also further afield for:
    • Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, Joshua, Marj, Bill, Sue, Jo, Marriette and Veronica Taylor
  • The recently departed: Shobha Mani Hart
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Dewis Smith, Harry Mullens, Harold Tapping, Clare Sunley.
Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
 Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) is a national UK eating disorders organisation with over 25 years of experience www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

 

Notices

Pulpit Conservation
Over the past few weeks the pulpit has been carefully and lovingly conserved by Cliveden Conservation to ensure that the essential features and colours are not lost to future generations. A decorative metal band is also being conserved for St. Peter’s Chapel which will be remounted once the structural investigations there and any remedial work have been completed. James

Making the most of Advent
I have purchased some copies of Jane Williams’ book ‘The Art of Advent’ which explores this season by providing a short commentary on a different painting each day. If you would like to buy a copy of the book please take one and give me £8. There are also some free copies of the ‘Love life, Live Advent available from the table by the south door. James

Confirmation ‘Classes’
A number of people have recently expressed an interest in being confirmed in the Church of England. If you (or your son/daughter) would like to consider this please contact James. The ‘classes’ usually involve a couple of sessions lasting approximately two hours each.

Sponsorship required
My daughter Ellie is taking part in a sponsored hitchhike from Sheffield - she is a student at the university - to Glasgow to raise funds for the Snowdrop project (to support survivors of human trafficking); Molly's Fund (a mental health charity); Target Housing Sheffield and Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust. If you would like to support Ellie, you can sponsor her by sending me an email suemingram@hotmail.com and I will send you the appropriate link. Thank you. Sue Ingram

‘Pop up Cinema’ in St. Dunstan’s Church
Victoria and Abdul (12)
will be shown on Saturday November 23rd at 7pm. This is the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria (played by Judi Dench) and a young clerk, who travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Entry is by donation. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own snacks and drinks. For more details please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343996).

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 November 13th there is an opportunity to come along to a session from 10am to 12 noon 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 this session please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com 01844 275944

Volunteers Required: Churchyard leaf sweep
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 23rd and Saturday December 14th we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard. Please can you bring along a rake and/or leaf grabber if you have one and we will provide plenty of big, garden sacks. Rev James Tomkins

Elves Required
On November 30th the pop up Christingle- making Factory will be happening in the Hall at 9.30am. If you would like to be part of the team please let me know. Rosemary 344417

Advent Carol Service: Sunday December 1st at 3 pm
This is a new service for 2019 with some well-known Advent hymns, traditional Advent readings and choir pieces sung by the ‘Anima singers’. If anyone would like to read a lesson at this service please let me know. James

Christmas Concert with the Chinnor Silver Band
This will take place on Wednesday December 11th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£10) are available from Sally’s Sewing Box (Duke Street, Princes Risborough), Rachel Ungi (761535), Penny Hollings (07762 880219) or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink & mince pie


The Next Few Weeks 


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

Sun 10th Nov Remembrance Sunday 10.00am Parish Remembrance Service (no communion)  
10.55am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial (Mill Lane/A4010)                            
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 
6,00pm Evensong
Mon 11th Nov 10.55am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial
1.30 pm Funeral of Shobha Mani Hart
Wed 13th Nov 10.00am ‘Dying matters’ (see notices)
Thurs 14th Nov 9.30am Holy Communion                  
2.00pm Monks Monkeys                
7.30pm Fellowship Book Club (church hall)
Sat 16th Nov 10.00 am – 12 noon Advent Fair
Sun 17th Nov 10.00am Parish Communion            
6.00pm Evensong
6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group (Princes Risborough Methodist Church)
Web 20th Nov 2.30pm Friendship Club (church hall)
Thurs 21st Nov 9.30am Holy Communion                   
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
7.30pm ‘Open House’ Group at 31 Place Farm Way
Sat 23rd Nov 9.30am Leaf Sweep (see notices)
7.00pm Film Night: Victoria and Abdul (12)
Sun 24th Nov 10.00am Parish Communion           
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 26th Nov 9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby)
Thurs 28th Nov 9.30am Holy Communion                   
2.00pm Monks Monkeys in church
2.00pm Knitters & natterers (church hall)
Sat 30th Nov 9.30am Christingle making (church hall)
10.00am Quiet Day at Great Kimble Church with Rev. Rose Williams (see porch for details)
Sun 1st Dec   1st Sunday of Advent 8.00am Holy Communion               
10.00am All Age Family Service Without Communion (Christingle Service)  
3.00pm Advent Carol Service (with the Anima singers)
6.00pm Churches Together Service at Elim Church

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