Friday 6 December 2019

Pew Sheet 1st and 8th December 2019

St Dunstan's Church, Monks Risborough & St. Peter's Chapel, Owlswick 

Registered Charity Number: 1153869. 

Part of the Risborough Team Ministry 


Vicar: vacancy
parishoffice@stmarysrisborough.org.uk

Churchwardens:
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna:powellathome.com
Margaret Hunnibell 01844 274366 mehunnibe1101@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 after the 10:00am service in the church hall.

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

***DOUBLE EDITION***

Sunday 1st December 2019
First Advent of Christmas

As we celebrate the beginning of a new church year and look forward to Christmas, we meet to worship the risen Christ, who comes today in word and sacrament.

8:00am Holy Communion
Readings: Isaiah 2 v 1-5, Matthew 24 v 36-44.

10.00am All Age Family Service without Communion
Hymns: 108, sheet, 839, 201, 845, 901, 932, 419

6.00pm Churches Together Service at Elim Church
Hymns: 684, 174, 84; psalm 1

Prayer of the Week:
Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Arnen.


Sunday 8th December 2019 
Second Sunday of Advent

As we continue through Advent we hear the call of John the Baptist to prepare the way for the Lord. We offer our lives to the God who meets us with tender compassion and great mercy.

10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading: Isaiah 11 v 1-10
Second Reading: Romans 15 v 4-13
Gospel: Matthew 3 v 1-12

Hymns: 406, 259, 690, 221
Communion: 156, 633, 949

11:30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Isaiah 11 v 1-10, Matthew 3 v 1-12.

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: 1 Kings 18 v 17-39, John 1 v 19-28
Hymns: 527, 70, 691 Psalm: 11

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
  • 1st: All those suffering from AIDS and those who are HIV infected, and for all who care for a loved one who is suffering. 
  • 8th : Those who work with the homeless and those living on the streets, for their compassion.
  • 1st: Possibilities of ministry and mission within the Risborough Team. 
  • 8th: The Bishop of Buckingham and The Archdeacon of Buckingham.
  • 1st. Stratton Road & Sycamore House (PR) Skittle Green & Holly Green (B). 
  • 8th: Town Farm Barns (PR) Shootacre Lane (B).
  • 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:
    • Grace Freed, Barry Mortimer, Joan Pitcher, Roy Lawrence, Elizabeth Bragger, Pat Kimber, Rowland Hill, Audrey Stonell.

    Notices 
    • St Andrew's Christian Bookshop outing on December 4th
    We are leaving from the lay-by at 6.45pm for a trip to the shop in Great Missenden which will include mulled wine and mince pies, returning at 9.00pm. If you would like to go-please contact Rosemary on 344417. 

    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 the parish office on parishoffice@stmarysrisborough.org.uk. The 'classes' usually involve a couple of sessions lasting approximately two hours each.

    Sponsorship required
    My daughter Ellie has taken 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 suooort Ellie. vou can soonsor her bv sendina me an email sueminqram@hotmail.com and I will send you the appropriate link. Thank you, Sue Ingram.

    Christmas Concert with the Chinnor Silver Band
    This will take place on Wednesday December 11th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (El 0) are available from Sally's SewingBox (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

    Better Together: Saturday 14th December in the Church Hall<br /> James' resignation was a shock to all of us and we are all feeling a sense of loss: a bereavement. To help us come, to terms with it, Rob is convening two sessions to give us the opportunity to talk it through. They will be on Saturday 14th December in the hall: the first session from 10 - 11.30am, the second from 2 - 3.30pm.lf you would like to join in, it would help Rob greatly if you could sign the list in the porch, preferably by Sunday 8th. Thank you.

    Candlelight Concert: Saturday 4th January at 7pm
    The Chandos Ensemble return for an evening of music by Vivaldi, Handel and Corelli. Tickets £8 — accompanied children (under 18) £3, available from Penny 07762 880219 or Sally's Sewing Box, Duke St., Princes Risborough or vMw.ticketsource.co.uWst-dunstans-church . Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink included.

    Advent Craft Fayre
    Many thanks to all who helped to make the Advent Craft Fayre such a success. A total of £850 was raised as a result of your efforts. Well done.


    The Next Few Weeks
    Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday,Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays) but only on February during the w/c
    February 11th. Everyone welcome 
  • Sun 1st Dec
    Christingle 1st
    Sunday of Advent
    8.00am Holy Communion
    10.00am All Age Family Service
    Without Communion (Christingle Service)
    6.00pm Churches Together Service at Elim Church
    Thurs 5th Dec
    9.30am Holy Communion
    2.00pm Monks Monkeys in church
    Sun 8th Dec
    10.00am Parish Communion
    11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
    6.00pm Evensong
    Wed 11th Dec
    		 8.00pm Christmas Concert with the Chinnor Silver Band (see notices)
    Thurs 12th Dec
    9.30am Holy Communion
    2.00pm Monks Monkeys in church
    7.30pm Fellowship Christmas Party
    Sun 15th Dec
    10.00am Parish Communion
    6.00pm St Dunstan's Nine Lessons and Carol Service
    Thurs 19th Dec
    9.30am Holy Communion
    2.00pm Monks Monkeys in church
    Sun 22nd Dec
    10.00am Parish Communion
    3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
    Tues 24th Dec
    Christmas Eve
    3.00pm Crib Service
    6.00pm Viilage Caroi Service
    11.30pm Midnight Communion
    Weds 25th Dec
    Christmas Day
    8.00am Holy Communion
    10.00am All Age Family Communion
    Sun 29th Dec
    10.00am Parish Communion
    6.00pm Evensong
    Thurs 2nd Jan 2020
    9.30am Healing and Holy Communion
    Sun 5th Jan Epiphany
    8.00am Holy Communion
    10.00am All Age Family Communion
    6.00pm Evensong
    Thurs 9th Jan
    9.30am Holy Communion
    2.00pm Monks Monkeys
    Sun 12th Jan
    10.00am Parish Communion
    11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
    6.00pm Evensong
    Thurs 16th Jan
    9.30am Holy Communion
    2.00pm Monks Monkeys
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