Friday, 22 April 2011

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

Sunday 24th April 2011
Easter Day
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)

Welcome to St Dunstan’s Church

If you are new to Monks Risborough or just visiting please introduce yourself to the Welcomers at the door who will be happy to tell you more about the church and its events.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 28:1-10

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
Hymns
Introit 348
Gradual 8
Anthem Christ the Lord is risen again
Offertory 305
Communion 47, 674, 506, 555, 67, 437
Recessional 672

Readings

First Reading Acts 10:34-43
In the house of Cornelius, Peter proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the crucified and risen saviour.

Gospel Reading Matthew 28:1-10
The two Marys meet the risen Jesus and are sent to tell the news to the disciples.

6.00 pm Evensong at Owlswick

Hymns: 110, Psalm 105, 113, 118, 120
Readings:
Song of Solomon 3 v 2-5 & Ch8 v 6-7
John 20 v 11-18

Prayer for the week
God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Sunday 1st May 2011
Second Sunday of Easter
Today we remember the disciple Thomas, who moved from deep doubt to great faith. As we come together today to acknowledge all Christ has done for us, may God strengthen our faith, too.

Today
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
Readings: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism of Felix Caillé
Hymns
Introit 676
Gradual 45
Offertory 285
Communion 47, 411, 437, 590
Recessional 54

Readings

First Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9
Peter, disciple and apostle, writes to encourage the first Christians to persevere in their faith through all their suffering.

Gospel John 20:19-31
In the days after the crucifixion, the disciples were in hiding, afraid that they would suffer the same fate as their Lord. However, something incredible happens to turn their sorrow into joy.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong

Hymns: 103 Psalm 30.1-6, 667 (tune 1), 281
Readings: Daniel 6:1-23, Mark 15:46-16:8

Prayer for the week
God of life, source of all faith, through the waters of baptism you have raised us up in Jesus and given us life that endures. Day by day refine our faith, that we who have not seen the Christ may truly confess him as our Lord and God, and share the blessedness of those who believe. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 The Libyan people at this time of conflict and violence
 William, Kate and other couples getting married this year
 The new Bishop of Reading, Rt. Revd Andrew Proud
 A large vote in the local elections and national AV referendum being held at the beginning of May
 All those who seek to make unreasonable profits in return for their goods and services, and that we may all see only a fair return for our materialism
 Ministry to young people: Church youth groups and their leaders, Risborough Lighthouse.
 Residents of Redland End and St Dunstan’s Close (Monks Risborough) and Highfield Road and Horns Lane (Princes Risborough)
 Those in need who are known in our parish:
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly: Winifred Wakefield, Anne Minter, David Vere, Christina Hyde, Alison Fry, Stella Cornford, Doris Bird, Sybil Lord, Desmond Miller, Thelma Girling
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally

Notices

Patronal Festival Pig Roast May 15th
Price reduction!!!! Tickets are now £6.00 per adult and £3.00 for the first child in a family. Please buy your tickets by May 8th from Rosemary 344417

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Walk Tuesday 26th April - Meet at Monks Risborough Lay-by at 9.15am. All welcome.

Visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury
An opportunity to share Archbishop Rowan's ministry at the Diocesan Eucharist at St Mary's, Banbury on Saturday 7 May, with a teaching session, for clergy, afterwards. Tickets for the morning (up to 5 for each parish) are available from your Area office and should be submitted via your parish priest. Please contact Debbie Perry (debbie.perry@oxford.anglican.org) if you wish to attend in the afternoon.

Amersham Millenium Lectures Wednesday 11th May 2011 at 8 pm
Dr Jane Williams: ‘In the beginning was the conversation: God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The evenings, which close at 10pm, include a short interval for a glass of wine or fruit juice followed by questions from the audience. Tickets £10.00 (concessions £7.00) to include refreshments during the interval from: The Secretary, St Michael’s Church, 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5DR 01494 726680 (Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope) or e mail office@stmichaelsamersham.org.uk

‘Songs of Praise’ for Christian Aid, May 15th, 6 pm at St. Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
This service marks the start of Christian Aid week that highlights how this charity works to bring an end to poverty around the world. Please come along to worship and to benefit from the rich resources of our world.

Newsletter
The final copy date for the June issue is 10th May. Please can have your contributions by then. As usual emails to John McKay (john@jamckay.demon.co.uk) and David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk). Thank you.

Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir May 14th Swan Theatre 7.30pm
An evening of music to appeal to all ages; tickets from Eddie Evans or 01494 512000
The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer resumes at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am on Thursday May 5th and then continues on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning until further notice

Sun 24th April EASTER DAY
6.00am CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
6.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Tues April 26th 9.15 am Fellowship walk (see notices)
Thurs 28th April 9.30 am Holy Communion
(Rev. Denise Critchell)
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
(in church)
Sun May 1st 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion (Rev Ivor Cornish)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism (Rev. Donald Rydings)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)
Thurs May 5th 9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun May 8th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am BCP Holy Communion (Owlswick)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Mon May 9th 8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs May 12th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sat May 14th 1.00 pm Wedding
Sun May 15th 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion
11.00 am Patronal Festival followed by Pig Roast (see notices)
6.00 pm Christian Aid songs of Praise service (see notices)

Friday, 15 April 2011

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

Sunday 17th April 2011
Palm Sunday: Procession and Passion Liturgy
“Jesus Christ humbled himself, and became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8). Let us worship Jesus Christ the Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Welcome to St Dunstan’s Church

If you are new to Monks Risborough or just visiting please introduce yourself to the Welcomers at the door who will be happy to tell you more about the church and its events.
The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for the Communion.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.
Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist – Meet at the lay-by off the A4010
Hymns
March 905
Introit 14
Psalm 31 vs. 10-16
Anthem ‘O Saviour of the world’
Offertory 337
Communion 34, 165, 82
Recessional 572

Readings

First Reading Isaiah 50:4-9a
The suffering servant figure in Isaiah speaks of his obedience as he bears with insults and blows, committing his cause to the Lord and trusting he will be vindicated.
Second Reading Philippians 2:5-11
Paul encourages the Philippians to look to Christ who freely emptied himself in humility, love and self-sacrifice and is finally exalted by God.
Passion Liturgy Matthew 26:14 – 27:66
Jesus commits himself to the will of the Father and trusts his purposes even as his friends desert him and his enemies torture and kill him.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong with St. Mary’s

Hymns: 258, Psalm 80 (vs. 1-7), 721, 251
Anthem: ‘O Saviour of the World’, J. Goss
Readings: Isaiah 5 v 1-7, Matthew 21 v 33 to end
Prayer for the week
O God of eternal glory, you anointed Jesus your servant to bear our sins, to encourage the weary, to raise up and restore the fallen. Keep before our eyes the splendour of the paschal mystery of Christ, and, by our sharing in the passion and resurrection, seal our lives with the victorious sign of his obedience and exaltation. We ask this through Christ, our liberator from sin, who lives with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 The Anglican diocese of Jerusalem and for all Christians who are preparing to be baptised at Easter
 the Libyan people at this time of conflict and violence and the people of Japan in the wake of the tsunami and concerns about nuclear contamination
 Primary health care teams. Community nurses, district nurses and midwives. The proposed changes in the National Health Service
 Residents of Meadle and Culverton Hill (Princes Risborough)
 Those in need
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly: Joan Cooper, Francis Ing, Audrey Howes, Flora Skinner, Robert Hartle, Jane Bradshaw, Alan Thomas
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Risborough Cares Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.

Notices

Patronal Festival Pig Roast May 15th
Prices reduction!!!! Tickets are now £6.00 per adult and £3.00 for the first child in a family. Please buy your tickets by May 8th from Rosemary 344417

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Walk Tuesday 26th April - Meet at Monks Risborough Lay-by at 9.15am. All welcome.

Double edition of the Pew Sheet
The next edition of the pew sheet on Easter Sunday will be a double one. Please can you bear this in mind when submitting articles.

Easter Flowers
Calling all available flower arrangers – the decoration of the church for Easter Sunday will begin at 9.30 am on Saturday April 23rd. This year there will also be an opportunity to have a lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to do this, please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the sheet on the clipboard. If you would like to make a donation please put a contribution into a blue gift aid envelope, write ‘Easter lily’ on the envelope, write your name and address on it if you are a taxpayer and pop it in the wooden chest on the wall. James and Gwen Miles (345230)

Visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury
An opportunity to share Archbishop Rowan's ministry at the Diocesan Eucharist at St Mary's, Banbury on Saturday 7 May, with a teaching session, for clergy, afterwards. Tickets for the morning (up to 5 for each parish) are available from your Area office and should be submitted via your parish priest. Please contact Debbie Perry (debbie.perry@oxford.anglican.org) if you wish to attend in the afternoon.

Amersham Millenium Lectures Wednesday 11th May 2011 at 8 pm
Dr Jane Williams: ‘In the beginning was the conversation: God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The evenings, which close at 10pm, include a short interval for a glass of wine or fruit juice followed by questions from the audience. Tickets £10.00 (concessions £7.00) to include refreshments during the interval from: The Secretary, St Michael’s Church, 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5DR 01494 726680 (Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope) or e mail office@stmichaelsamersham.org.uk

‘Songs of Praise’ for Christian Aid, May 15th, 6 pm at St. Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
This service marks the start of Christian Aid week that highlights how this charity works to bring an end to poverty around the world. Please come along to worship and to assist those in need to benefit from the rich resources of our world.
The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer takes place at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning until Easter
Sun 17th April PALM SUNDAY AND
PASSION NARRATIVE
10.00am Parish Eucharist meet in the lay-by off the A4010 for the procession of palms
6.00pm Choral Evensong (with St. Mary’s)
Mon 18th April 8.00 pm Stations of the Cross
Tues 19th April 8.00 pm Compline
Wed 20th April 8.00 pm Compline
Thurs 21st April MAUNDY THURSDAY
9.30am Holy Communion
8.00pm Holy Communion, Foot & Hand Washing, Stripping of the Altar/vigil
Fri 22nd April GOOD FRIDAY
11.00am CTR Walk of Witness (meet outside Princes Risborough library)
2.00pm Service of Readings and Reflections
Sat 23rd April 9.30 am Decoration of the church (see notices)
Sun 24th April EASTER DAY
6.00am CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
6.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Tues April 26th 9.15 am Fellowship walk (see notices)
Thurs 28th April 9.30 am Holy Communion
(Rev. Denise Critchell)
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
(in church)
Sun May 1st 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion (Rev Ivor Cornish)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism (Rev. Donald Rydings)
6.00 pm. Choral Evensong (Margaret Pitman)
Thurs May 5th 9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun May 8th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am BCP Holy Communion (Owlswick)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong

Friday, 8 April 2011

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

Sunday 10th April 2011
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Welcome to the house of God. This is not a special place, it is not remarkable, just a building of bricks and mortar. And we are not special people, quite unremarkable, just flesh and blood. But come and worship, and know that however earthbound and ordinary we feel, each one of us can embrace and enjoy the possibilities of heaven.
Welcome to St Dunstan’s Church

If you are new to Monks Risborough or just visiting please introduce yourself to the Welcomers at the door who will be happy to tell you more about the church and its events.
The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for the Communion.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.
Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist and Baptism of Allen Ludlow
Hymns
Introit 394 vs. 1, 2, 3, 10 & 11
Gradual 450
Offertory 264
Communion 615, 52, 922
Recessional 33

Readings

First Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14
Israel has lost hope. They say that their bones have dried up. But Ezekiel has a vision of God taking those bones, clothing them with flesh and breathing life into them. A message of hope for a hopeless people.

Second Reading Romans 8:6-11
Paul explains to the Roman Christians that even though the power of sin and death is strong, the Spirit of Christ has conquered death and will win out in each one of them.

Gospel John 11:1-45
Jesus’ friend Lazarus dies, and Mary and Martha send for him. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and restores him to his family in an echo of Jesus’ own death and resurrection soon to come.

11.30 am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Ezekiel 37 v 1-14, John 11 v 1-45

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 723, Psalm 30, 206 (omitting verses 4 & 5), 61
Readings: Lamentations 3 v1
Prayer for the week
Merciful God, you showed your glory to our fallen race by sending your Son to confront the powers of death. Call us forth from sin’s dark tomb. Break the bonds which hold us, that we may believe and proclaim Christ, the cause of our freedom and the source of life, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
 The people of the Ivory Coast, Libya, Japan and other countries where lives are being diminished by war or natural disasters
 Restaurants, for the pleasure that good food and drink afford us to enrich our lives
 Team marriage preparation, those preparing for marriage and those recently married.
 Conservation areas: Chiltern Society and similar groups
 Residents of Dovecote Close and Meadle (Monks Risborough), Boxer Road (Longwick), Court Close and Culverton Hill (Princes Risborough)
 Those in need who are known in our parish:
◦ Joan Ballance, Trevor Calvert, Joan Pitcher, Enid Menzies, Molly Whyte, Marjorie Browne, Jean Taylor, Elizabeth McGown, Margaret Avery
 and also further afield for:
◦ Gordon Haynes, Christine, Deborah Ryley, Millie Adey; Emma, Matt and Olivia; Sarah and Matt
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Beatrice Mackie, Stan Rogers, Joan Minns, Rose Edwards, Alice Patient, Ivy Violet Aldous, Joan Cooper, Francis Ing, Audrey Howes, Flora Skinner, Robert Hartle, Jane Bradshaw, Alan Thomas
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Risborough Cares Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.
Notices

Spring Concert – April 16th at 7.30 pm
Featuring the Jacquin Trio and popular classics by composers such as Mozart, Bruch and Schumann: tickets are £7 and are available from Rosemary (344417)

St. Dunstan's Fellowship – two events!
Thursday 14th April at 8pm. - Speaker - Chan Ling Loftas on 'Moving on from the UN' all welcome. Walk Tuesday 26th April - Meet at Monks Risborough Lay-by at 9.15am. All welcome.

Double editions of the Pew Sheet
The next edition of the pew sheet on Easter Sunday will again be a double one on. Please can you bear this in mind when submitting articles.

Easter Flowers
Calling all available flower arrangers – the decoration of the church for Easter Sunday will begin at 9.30 am on Saturday April 23rd. This year there will also be an opportunity to have a lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to do this, please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the sheet on the clipboard. If you would like to make a donation please put a contribution into a blue gift aid envelope, write ‘Easter lily’ on the envelope, write your name and address on it if you are a taxpayer and pop it in the wooden chest on the wall. James and Gwen Miles (345230)
Visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury
An opportunity to share Archbishop Rowan's ministry at the Diocesan Eucharist at St Mary's, Banbury on Saturday 7 May, with a teaching session, for clergy, afterwards. Tickets for the morning (up to 5 for each parish) are available from your Area office and should be submitted via your parish priest. Please contact Debbie Perry (email debbie.perry@oxford.anglican.org) if you wish to attend in the afternoon.
The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer takes place at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning until Easter

Today Fifth Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptism
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 11th April 8.00 pm Silent Prayer meeting (church hall)
Tues 12th April 10.30am Lent House Group
Thurs 14th April 9.30am Holy Communion
8.00pm Lent House Group
8.00pm St Dunstan’s Fellowship (see notices)
Sat 16th April 11.00 am Musical Recording in church
7.30pm Spring Concert (see notices)
Sun 17th April PALM SUNDAY AND
PASSION NARRATIVE
10.00am Parish Eucharist meet in the lay-by off the A4010 for the procession of palms
6.00pm Choral Evensong (with St. Mary’s)
Mon 18th April 8.00 pm Stations of the Cross
Tues 19th April 8.00 pm Compline
Wed 20th April 8.00 pm Compline
Thurs 21st April MAUNDY THURSDAY
9.30am Holy Communion
8.00pm Holy Communion Foot & Hand Washing Stripping of the Altar/vigil
Fri 22nd April GOOD FRIDAY
11.00am CTR Walk of Witness
2.00pm Service of Readings and
Reflection
Sun 24th April EASTER DAY
6.00am CTR Sunrise Service at Whiteleaf Cross
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am All Age Family Eucharist
6.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong

Friday, 1 April 2011

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

Sunday 3rd April 2011
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mothering Sunday

As we come together to celebrate Mothering Sunday, we give thanks to God the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
Welcome to St Dunstan’s Church

If you are new to Monks Risborough or just visiting please introduce yourself to the Welcomers at the door who will be happy to tell you more about the church and its events. Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

First Reading Ephesians 5:8-14
As our faith is awakened, the light of Christ helps us both see and do what is right – just as the light of day reveals what we could not see in the darkness, or while sleep both closed our eyes and kept us inactive.

Gospel John 9:1-41
Despite claiming to see God better than others, the Pharisees regard Jesus as sinner, not saviour. Denying that the beggar’s physical blindness was a punishment for sin, Jesus as the light of the world, enables him to see physically and spiritually.

10.00 am Mothering Sunday Service
(without Communion)
Hymns
631; 825; 428; 900; 503

Reading

1 Samuel 16:1-13

The Lord chooses Jesse’s youngest son, David, to succeed the disobedient Saul. Samuel is shown how to look beyond outward appearances, to see the king within the undervalued shepherd boy.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 372, Psalm 31 v1-9, 31, 616, 161
Readings: Micah 7, James 5

Prayer for the week
God of love, passionate and strong, tender and careful: watch over us and hold us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 the people of Libya, other troubled nations of the Middle East, the people of Japan, and all whose lives have been touched by natural disaster:
 For supermarkets for the diversity and choice they offer us, for goods they supply
 Those considering or preparing for confirmation and those recently confirmed
 Residents of Aylesbury Road (Princes & Monks Risborough), and Abbey field House (Princes Risborough).
 Those in need
 For the recently departed
◦ Peter Frith
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Eric Nish, Peter Lockwood, Joan Turner, James Bowe, Elena Ghirardello, Ruth Reynolds, Tilde Bradley, Cheryl Hughes
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Risborough Cares Charity, assisting those in the locality who have mental health, learning or physical disabilities or who are elderly.

Notices

Lent House Groups 2011
‘Rich inheritance’ Jesus’ legacy of love: please come along to any of the sessions being run on Tuesdays from 10.30 – 12.00 at 76 Westmead (Home of Mrs Su Viney and the Bethany House Group) from 15 March – 12 April inclusive or Thursdays from 8.00 – 9.30 at the Rectory, Monks Risborough from 17 March – 14 April inclusive. Please contact Su Viney (275461), Jill Iredale (346488) or The Revd. James Tomkins (275944) if you would like to take part.

Spring Concert – April 16th at 7.30 pm
Featuring the Jacquin Trio and popular classics by composers such as Mozart, Bruch and Schumann: tickets are £7 and are available from Rosemary Woodward Court 344417

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
Thursday 14th April at 8pm. - Speaker - Chan Ling Loftas on 'Moving on from the UN'. All welcome.

Team Confirmation Service, Wednesday June 22nd at 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity Bledlow
This is an occasion when children, teenagers or adults decide for themselves to affirm their Christian faith and is traditionally seen as the entry point to receive Holy Communion. A course to prepare candidates for this will start after Easter. Please speak to James if you are interested

Situations Vacant
At the recent Annual Meeting Rosemary Woodward-Court and Sue Ingram were elected as churchwardens. At the meeting I stressed the need for jobs that had over time been assumed in to the role of churchwarden, to be shared out amongst a wide spectrum of church members, so that we do not become over reliant on a few people. So far many people have come forward to volunteer for various tasks which is terrific and much appreciated.
However three really important jobs remain to be filled:
The first is the unlocking/locking of the church which can be shared amongst a rota of people.
The second is the production of the weekly pew sheet which takes about an hour each week and requires basic computer skills.
The third (not connected with the role of a churchwarden) is the need to find two people to take up the spaces on the Deanery Synod.
If you are interested in helping out in any of these ways please can you let James, Rosemary or Sue know. Thank you

Christian Aid Soup Lunch
Huge thanks to everyone who contributed so much to this event- soup-makers, kitchen 'staff ' and customers including teachers from MR School. We raised nearly twice as much as last year - £156. Enough to provide a pedal pump to help farmers in Burkina Faso grow crops, to pay for a goat+ kid for a family in Afghanistan and for 100 fruit trees in Ethiopia. Same again next year?

Easter Flowers
Calling all available flower arrangers – the decoration of the church for Easter Sunday will begin at 9.30 am on Saturday April 23rd.
This year there will also be an opportunity to have a lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to do this, please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to be remembered on the sheet on the clipboard. If you would like to make donation please put a contribution in to a blue gift aid envelope, write ‘Easter lily’ on the envelope, write your name and address on it if you are a taxpayer and pop it in the wooden chest on the wall. James and Gwen Miles (345230)

Visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury
An opportunity to share Archbishop Rowan's ministry at the Diocesan Eucharist at St Mary's, Banbury on Saturday 7 May, with a teaching session, for clergy, afterwards. Tickets for the morning (up to 5 for each parish) are available from your Area office and should be submitted via your parish priest. Please contact Debbie Perry (email debbie.perry@oxford.anglican.org) if you wish to attend in the afternoon.

The next couple of weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday 4th and Thursday 7th April at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am. Before reverting back to each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning until Easter

Today Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mothering Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Mothering Sunday Service without Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 4th April 8.00 pm PCC Meeting (Church Hall)
Tues 5th April 10.30am Lent House Group (see notices)
Thurs 7th April 9.30am Healing and Holy Communion
10.30 Monks Risborough School ‘Easter’ service
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
8.00pm Lent House Group (see notices)
Sun 10th April Fifth Sunday of Lent
10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptism
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 11th April 8.00 pm Silent Prayer meeting (church hall)
Tues 12th April 10.30am Lent House Group (see notices)
Thurs 14th April 9.30am Holy Communion
8.00pm Lent House Group (see notices)
8.00pm St Dunstan’s Fellowship (see notices)
Sat 16th April 11.00 am Musical Recording in church
7.30pm Spring Concert (see notices)
Sun 17th April PALM SUNDAY AND PASSION NARRATIVE
10.00am Parish Eucharist meet in the lay-by for the procession of palms
6.00pm Choral Evensong