Pew Sheet 17th 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. 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. 

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

Sunday 17th November 2019

Second Sunday before Advent

What and who do we rely on at the deepest point of our lives? The readings today face us all with this question.

10.00am Parish Communion 

First Reading: Malachi 4 v 1-2a
The prophet comforts the hearers who are suffering under the arrogant rule of those who do evil.

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3 v 6-13
Paul is writing to the very young Church about how to live while they wait for God’s action in their midst.

Gospel: Luke 21 v 5-19
Jesus spells out to his disciples what they can expect and what they must rely on.

Hymns: 468, 656, 667, 695
Communion: 554, 575, 929

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Daniel Ch 6, Matthew 13 v 1-9 & 18-22
Hymns: 580, 756, 691; Psalm: 97.

Prayer of the week:
Lord God of all the ages, the One who is, who was and who is to come, stir up within us a longing for your kingdom, steady our hearts in time of trial, and grant us endurance until the sun of justice dawns. 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:

• Those suffering hardship as a result of the flooding in parts of England
• All politicians in the forthcoming General Election that they may be motivated by compassion and the common good
• A peaceful solution to the problems of the Middle East
• Medical staff and occupational health advisors, for the decisions that they make about the health of workers and all the pressures they are under
• Those who are homeless or suffering from housing stress. Those unable to afford housing in this area.
• Park Street (PR) Chapel Hill (Sp)
• 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: Tim Lee
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Noel Murtagh, John Baverstock, John Jolley, Alice Broadmeadow, Vera Girling.
  
  

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).

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 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
Mon 2nd Dec	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 5th Dec	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sunday 8th Dec	10.00am Parish Communion            11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion  6.00pm Evensong
Mon 9th Dec	8.00pm Silent Prayer (church hall)
Wed 11th Dec	8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band (see notices)
Thurs 12th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion                2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)  7.30pm Fellowship Christmas Party (church hall)
Sat 14th Dec	9.00am Christmas Tree being decorated 9.30am Leaf Sweep (see notices)
Sun 15th Dec	10.00am Parish Communion           6.00pm St Dunstan’s Nine Lessons and Carol Service (followed by refreshments)
Wed 18th Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service 2.30pm Friendship Group (Church hall)
Thurs 19th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion   10.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 6.30pm Carol singing around the village
Sat 21st Dec	11.00 Marriage blessing
Sun 22nd Dec	10.00am Parish Communion            3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service