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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
Vicar: Vacant
parishoffice@stmarysrisborough.org.uk
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 club for babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall where coffee, squash etc. is served after the 10 am service.
The Church is open daily from at least 9.30-4.00pm.
Sunday 9th February
Third Sunday Before Lent
Let us consider our true identities in God’s kingdom. Called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, our role is to point others towards God.
10.00am Parish Communion
First Reading: Isaiah 58 v 1-12
Although Israel fasts, it is not the fast that God chooses. Instead, God calls on them to loose the bonds of injustice and then light shall break forth and the ancient ruins will be rebuilt.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2 v 1-16
Paul tells the Corinthians that he did not come to them with lofty words or wisdom, and that God’s wisdom is not of this age. God has revealed wisdom through the Spirit and those not taught by the Spirit do not receive spiritual gifts.
Gospel: Matthew 5 v 13-20
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Furthermore, he tells them he has not come to abolish the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them. Only those whose righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Hymns: 171, 367, 88, 684.
Communion: 417, 180, 948.
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: 1 Corinthians 2 v 1-16, Matthew 5 v 13-20
6.00pm Evensong
First Reading: Amos 2 v 4-end
Second Reading: Ephesians 4 v 17-end
Hymns; 224, 447, 483: Psalm 4.
Prayer of the week:
Heavenly Father, you have called your Church to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. Give us vigorous faith and love that is genuine, so that all may see our work and give you the glory. 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 forever and ever. Amen.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- The good will of people and charities focused on sustainable development, trying to balance the preservation of natural resources and economic and social development.
- The Department of Education and Skills, for wise political leadership for education in our country.
- The participants of The Bledlow Fun and Pre-School Clubs
- Mount Way (PR) Woodway & Kiln Lane (LG) Slad Lane (Sp)
- Those who are in need in our parish:
- Pam Johnson, Michael Hopkins, Elsie Ratlidge, Pam Baldwin and family
- And also further afield for:
- Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, Joshua, Bill, Sue, Marriette
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- John Day, Stephanie Hearn, Marion Smith, Betty Ford, Dennis Farrell, Philip Ballantyne, Jane Ballantyne
Our Parish also supports:The Bucks Historic Churches Trust provides grants to help maintain churches in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. www.bucks-historic-churches.org
Notices
St Dunstan's Ultimate Charity Quiz Sat 7th March
Prayer List
I would be grateful if anyone who has added a name on the current list, either within the parish or further afield would confirm for me that it should remain on. Please also contact me by email or phone if you would like someone new to be remembered in our prayers. Names on the pewsheet are also displayed in the Notices section on the church website. Susanne 01844 342746 or email
stdunstanspewsheet@gmail.com
Pop-Up Cinema in St Dunstan’s Church
Lion King (PG) Feb 8th at 5.30pm.
All is True (12) Feb 29th at 6.30pm. .
Entry by donation on the door. Bring your own snacks and drinks.
Later Youth Group
The Later Youth group is meets once a month on a Sunday evening to bring together secondary school aged young people from all churches or none. The group are looking for volunteers, particularly those interested in Christian youth work to come along and join in the fun. Please contact stdunstanspewsheet@gmail.com for further details.
Fellowship Meeting Thursday 13th Feb 7.30pm
With Helen Draycott, a former deputy chief Crown Prosecutor.
Friendship Group 19th February 2.30pm
The Friendship group meets every third Wednesday of the month. Come and join in the next meeting for a Beetle Drive fun afternoon.
FROM WINCHESTER TO CANTERBURY
David Williams is to lead pilgrims on a walk along the Pilgrims Way from Winchester to Canterbury from 31st May to 14th June. For more information, see notice in porch about the "Pilgrims Way Open Evening" at St Mary's onTuesday 25th February from 7.30 - 9.00pm.
Pringles Tubes for Lighthouse Craft
Please can we have any empty canisters for the children’s craft activities in the summer. Box at the back of St Dunstan’s. Many thanks.
ST. DUNSTAN’S LENT COURSE 2020
This thought provoking new York Course Superstar is being offered in:
Either 5 x weekly Wednesday morning sessions, starting 4th March from 10.30 - 12.(Leaders: The Revd. Rose Williams/Jill Iredale).
Or a one-off Saturday 7th March from 10-4 (Leader: Canon Rob Brown).
Drinks are provided, but please bring your lunch. A list is in church for you to sign should you wish to come. Please could you do this by 23rd February to allow time for a booklet to be ordered for you? Many thanks.
Full details, including venues, are also in the February/March Newsletter.
Milk Bottle Tops
Thanks to everybody who gives me these. They are recycled into wellies, and the profits fund an air ambulance. More donations always welcome - Rosemary
The Next Few Weeks
| Sun 2nd Feb | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Tues 4th Feb | 11.30am Funeral of Brian Phipps |
| Thurs 6th Feb | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Sat 8th Feb | 5.30pm Pop-Up Cinema: The Lion King (PG) (see notices) |
| Sun 9th Feb | 10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Thurs 13th Feb | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Fellowship meeting (see notices) |
| Sun 16th Feb | 10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong |
| Wed 19th Feb | 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall) |
| Thurs 20th Feb | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
| Fri 21st Feb | 12.00pm Funeral of Joe Ratlidge |
| Sun 23rd Feb | 10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong |
| Tues 25th Feb | 9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby) |
| Wed 26th Feb Ash Wednesday | 7.30pm Parish Communion and Imposition of Ashes |
| Thurs 27th Feb | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Fellowship ‘Knit-in’ (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church) |
| Sat 29th Feb | 6.30pm Pop-Up Cinema: All Is True (12) (see notices) |
| Sun 1st Mar | 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong |
| Thurs 5th Mar | 9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) |
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