Pew Sheet 26th November 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.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. 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.

Sunday 26th November 2017

Christ the King - Sunday next before Advent

This is the last Sunday of the Church’s year. Today we rejoice in Christ the King, ruler and judge of all, who sits on the throne of glory. We long to inherit the kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of the world, and gather now to worship God.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading Ezekiel 34:11-16 & 20-24
God is the shepherd who not only tends the lame and seeks out the lost, but also judges the behaviour of the flock.

Second Reading Ephesians 1:15-end
Christ has dominion over all, in heaven and earth, and the Church, and we have been promised the glorious inheritance of the saints.

Gospel Matthew 25:31-end
Christ comes as king and judges his flock, and will count anyone’s treatment of the least in society as if it were he himself who was hungry, thirsty and needed clothing.

Hymns: 382, 407, 683
Psalm 95: 1-7
Communion: 381, 554, 931

3.00pm Evensong at Owlswick
Hymns: 433, 271, 352, 500        Psalm 93
Readings: 2 Samuel 23 v 1-7 & Matthew 28 v 16-end

Prayer of the Week
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us your Son, the beloved one who was rejected, the Saviour who appeared defeated. Yet the mystery of his kingship illuminates our lives. Show us in his death the victory that crowns the ages, and in his broken body the love that unites heaven and earth. We ask this 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:

• Those caught up in the suicide bombing in Nigeria, those being persecuted in Myanmar and those who continue to suffer in Yemen
• The people of Zimbabwe as they make a peaceful transition to a new democracy
• Those involved in running Christian clubs/groups for children/young people in Churches, schools and other venues
• Claims and loss adjusters as they seek to offer fair settlements to those in crisis after theft or accident losses.
• Those who live on farms and in isolated areas. Riding Stables in this area.  
• Shootacre Lane (PR) Springwood (Sp)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen,
    Gail, David Dewick, Moira Spence
• The recently departed:
  • Harry Mullens, Clare Sunley
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Margaret Martin, Dorothy Pine, Lily Barraclough, Bill Avery, Grace Freed,
    Barry Mortimer.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Pace is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18 with cerebral palsy, related sensory motor disorders and development delay, and support and guidance for their families.
www.thepacecentre.org

 

Notices

Leaf Sweepers Required
9.30am Saturday December 2nd we are looking to clear the final load of 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. James

Elves Required
On December 2nd 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 or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417

Monks Risborough School Nativity
The infant school will be presenting “Lights, Camel Action” to the community on Wednesday December 6th at 10:30am. The school would be delighted if you could attend. If you are interested in coming please contact Miranda in the school office on 345590 or office@mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk  Thank you

Fellowship Cheese and Wine Christmas Party
This takes place on December 14th at 8.00pm in the Church Hall. This includes some carol-singing, a festive quiz and only costs £3. Everyone is very welcome.


#Godwithus: Your Christmas Journey
December may be a time of year when moments of peace and quiet are in short supply. #Godwith us: Your Christmas Journey is designed to help you make the most of such moments whenever you can. It offers thirteen short and simple reflections to help you explore the message of so many Christmas readings and carols – that God is with us. Please take a free booklet from the table or sign up and get your friends and family to join the Your Christmas Journey reflections by texting GodWithUs to 88802 or visiting www.churchofengland.org/Christmas. James

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – Last few remaining!
This will take place on Wednesday December 13th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from 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.

9 Lessons and Carols, 17/12 6 pm: Readers Required
I am always on the look-out for different people to read at this service. If you are available and would like to read, please let me know. Many thanks, James

National Gallery Tour – Saturday 27th January 11 am
This has already ‘sold out’. If you would be interested in booking a place on another tour, please let Susanne Carr know 346827 or susannecarr2168@aol.com and she will organise a second tour if there is sufficient interest. James

Windsor Lodge Retirement Apartments
Located a few minutes’ walk from Tesco and the High Street, there is currently one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment up for sale. If you know anyone who might be interested in purchasing one of these homes in this excellent development please contact the manager, Mr Lindsay Smith on 01844 348400

The Next Few Weeks 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Mon 27th Nov	2.00pm Funeral of Clare Sunley (preceded by refreshments in the church hall from 12 noon) 8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Tues 28th Nov	9.15am Fellowship Walk, meet in layby 8.00pm Our Villages in the Great War at St. Peter’s, Owlswick – sold out
Thurs 30th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 2nd Dec	9.30am Leaf Sweep and Christingle Factory (see notices)
Sun 3rd Dec Christingle Advent begins	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Christingle Service (without communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St Teresa’s
Wed 6th Dec	2.30pm Thanksgiving service for Harry Mullens
Thurs 7th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion and Prayers for Healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 10th Dec Second Sunday of Advent	10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 11th Dec	11.00am WW1 Act of Commemoration at the war memorial 8.00pm Silent prayer (church hall)
Wed 13th Dec	8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices)
Thurs 14th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) – restarts on January 4th 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (see notices)
Sat 16th Dec	9.00am Decoration of Christmas Tree
Sun 17th Dec Third Sunday of Advent	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
Mon 18th Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service
Tues 19th Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service
Wed 20th Dec	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 21st Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 6.00pm Village Carol singing – all welcome
Sun 24th Dec Christmas Eve	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas
Mon 25th Dec Christmas Day	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Family Communion

Pew Sheet 19th November 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.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. 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.

Sunday 19th November 2017

Second Sunday before Advent

As we come together in worship, let us bring to mind the gifts and opportunities we have been given by God. Let us remind ourselves that God is loving and generous and always wants the best from us and for us.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Zephaniah 1 v7 & 12-end
The prophet announces that the day of the Lord is close. This will be a day when the Lord will execute judgement on all the earth, and for some there will be terrible punishment.

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5 v 1-11
Paul likens the day of the Lord to a thief coming in the night. It will be sudden and there will be no escape from the consequences. However, unlike Zephaniah, Paul is able to soften the hard message of judgement with the hope of salvation through Jesus.

Gospel: Matthew 25 v 14-30
Large sums of money (talents) are left with three servants, with the clear expectation that they will invest the money profitably and wisely while their master is away. On the master’s return there will be a reckoning

Hymns: 395, 18, 172

Psalm 90:1-12

Communion: 929, 412, 156,

6.00pm Evensong

Hymns: 580, 756, 537
Psalm 89: 20-30

First Reading: 1 Kings 1 v 15-40

Second Reading: Revelation 1 v 4-18

Prayer of the Week
Lord God of all the ages, the One who is, who was and who is to come, stir within us a longing for your kingdom, steady our hearts in time of trial, and grant us patient 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 forever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The people of Iran and Iraq following the recent earthquake there
• The people of Zimbabwe at this time of political uncertainty
• We pray for insurance companies for the assurance and security they provide
• Risborough Upper School, its pupils, staff, head and governors.
• Picts Lane (PR) St Peters Close & Archway (Sp)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson
• And also further afield for
  • : Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick
• The recently departed:
  • Beattie Brown, Harry Mullens, Clare Sunley
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Hilda Sandell, John Baverstock, John Jolley, Alice Broadmeadow, Vera Girling, Sheila Benham, Margaret Martin

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Pace is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18 with cerebral palsy, related sensory motor disorders and development delay, and support and guidance for their families.
www.thepacecentre.org

 

Notices

Advent Fair – November 25th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from the list in the porch please can you write your name next to it.  Items are needed by Sunday 19th November.  Thank you. Ros Haigh is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone Ros on 344166 and she will arrange to collect them. High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Gwen Miles (345230) is also looking for jams, preserves, home-made cakes and unwanted gifts (suitable for Christmas tombola) Thank you.

Leaf Sweepers Required
9.30am Saturday December 2nd we are looking to clear the final load of 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. James

Elves Required
On December 2nd 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 or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417

#Godwithus: Your Christmas Journey
December may be a time of year when moments of peace and quiet are in short supply. #Godwith us: Your Christmas Journey is designed to help you make the most of such moments whenever you can. It offers thirteen short and simple reflections to help you explore the message of so many Christmas readings and carols – that God is with us. Please take a free booklet from the table or sign up and get your friends and family to join the Your Christmas Journey reflections by texting GodWithUs to 88802 or visiting www.churchofengland.org/Christmas. James

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – Selling VERY fast!
This will take place on Wednesday December 13th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from 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.

National Gallery Tour – Saturday 27th January 11 am
This has already ‘sold out’. If you would be interested in booking a place on another tour, please let Susanne Carr know 346827 or susannecarr2168@aol.com and she will organise a second tour if there is sufficient interest. James

Monks Risborough Church of England Primary School
Midday Supervisor Required. 11.40 - 2.00pm £7.50 per hour. Monday to Friday—term time only: Days of work can be flexible. Full training provided, contact 01844 345590 or email: office@mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk

Wanted for Flower Festival 2018
Please leave Horticulture, Gardening, Garden Design and Flower Arranging books in the box in the porch. Many thanks to those who have already donated books

Windsor Lodge Retirement Apartments
Located a few minutes’ walk from Tesco and the High Street, there is currently one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment up for sale. If you know anyone who might be interested in purchasing one of these homes in this excellent development please contact the manager, Mr Lindsay Smith on 01844 348400

The Next Few Weeks 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Mon 20th Nov	3.30pm Funeral of Beattie Brown 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (The Pilgrim Course)
Thurs 23rd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Fellowship Knit-in (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church)
Sat 25th Nov	10.00-noon Advent Fair
Sun 26th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion   3.00pm Owlswick evensong
Mon 27th Nov	2.00pm Funeral of Clare Sunley (preceded by refreshments in the church hall from 12 noon) 8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Tues 28th Nov	9.15am Fellowship Walk, meet in layby 8.00pm Our Villages in the Great War at St. Peter’s, Owlswick – sold out
Thurs 30th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 2nd Dec	9.30am Leaf Sweep and Christingle Factory (see notices)
Sun 3rd Dec Christingle Advent begins	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Christingle Service (without communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St Teresa’s
Wed 6th Dec	2.30pm Thanksgiving service for Harry Mullens
Thurs 7th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion and Prayers for Healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 10th Dec Second Sunday of Advent	10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 11th Dec	11.00am WW1 Act of Commemoration at the war memorial 8.00pm Silent prayer (church hall)
Wed 13th Dec	8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band concert (see notices)
Thurs 14th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party
Sat 16th Dec	9.00am Decoration of Christmas Tree
Sun 17th Dec Third Sunday of Advent	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols

Pew Sheet 12th Novbember 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.com

Welcome!

 
We hope you will appreciate worshiping here with us. Please take away our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. 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.

Sunday 12th November 2017

 

Remembrance Sunday

On this Remembrance Sunday we are invited to remember those who have lived and died in the service of others. We are called to confess the reality of conflict in our lives and in the world, and to pray for those who suffer because of war. We do all this in the context of worshiping God, who calls us to peace, justice, grace.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 3.1-8

Second Reading: Ephesians 6.10-18, 23-24

Gospel: Matthew 5.1-12

Hymns: 394 (vs. 1, 8, 9, 10 & 11), 153, 493, 230 (v 1)
177 (vs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 8)
Communion: 68, 575, 154
Anthem: Drop, drop, slow tears (O. Gibbons)

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion

First Reading Ecclesiastes 3.1-8

Gospel Matthew 5.1-12

6.00pm Evensong
Hymns: 114, Psalm 82, 656, 625

First Reading: Judges 7.2-22

Second Reading: John 15.9-17

Prayer of the Week
God of all the living, in the resurrection of Christ Jesus you have given us life which even death cannot destroy. Remember your unshakable 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 forever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• All families and peoples who have been torn apart by war and now struggle to build a new future
• We pray for the members of the armed forces for the dangers they face on our behalf and the peace they keep in the world.
• Our country and Government during this time of uncertainty and pathfinding towards Brexit
• Secondary Schools in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Thame serving this area,  their pupils, staff, heads and governors
• Northmill & Oak Road (PR) Goodacres Lane, Silver Birch Drive & Woodbank (LG)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Harry and Diana Mullens
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick,
• The recently departed: Beattie Brown
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Dewis Smith, Harold Tapping

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Pace is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18 with cerebral palsy, related sensory motor disorders and development delay, and support and guidance for their families.
www.thepacecentre.org

 

Notices

 

Swallows and Amazons, Sat November 18th at 5 pm
Please come along to a showing of this popular family film in the church. Tickets are £3/adult and £1/accompanied child. Bring your own snacks and drinks. For more information contact Johanna Powell (01844 343996).

Advent Fair – November 25th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this list (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh nibbles, crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch.  Items are needed by Sunday 19th November.  Thank you. Ros Haigh is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone Ros on 344166 and she will arrange to collect them. High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Gwen Miles (345230) is also looking for jams, preserves, home-made cakes and unwanted gifts (suitable for Christmas tombola) Thank you.

Fellowship Walk, 28th November, 9.15am
All welcome to come along, meet in the layby.

Leaf Sweepers Required
9.30am Saturday December 2nd we are looking to clear the final load of 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. James

Elves Required
On December 2nd 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 or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – Selling fast!
This will take place on Wednesday December 13th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from 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.

National Gallery Tour – Saturday 27th January 11 am
Susanne Carr has kindly agreed to do an hour long tour of a few selected paintings in the National Gallery that will include some from the Italian Renaissance. There are only 15 spaces available on this tour so please let Susanne know (346827 or susannecarr2168@aol.com) if you would like to come. People will meet at the Gallery at 11 am (please make your own way by train to Marylebone and then tube to Charing Cross) and there will plenty of time afterwards if you wish to stay for lunch and see other sights. Amongst the ten London gallery guidebooks which Susanne has written, two are on paintings in the National Gallery.  These can be bought beforehand from her at £6.99 each with discounts for multiple purchases. James

Monks Risborough Church of England Primary School
Midday Supervisor Required. 11.40 to 2.00pm £7.50 per hour. Monday to Friday—term time only. Days of work can be flexible. Full training provided, contact 01844 345590 or email: office@mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk

Wanted for Flower Festival 2018
Please leave Horticulture, Gardening, Garden Design and Flower Arranging books in the box in the porch. Many thanks to those who have already donated books

More sidespeople/welcomers required
Providing a friendly and confident welcome helps to sustain a vibrant worshipping community at St. Dunstan’s. We need three or four extra volunteers to help out at the 10 am service about 8 times each year in giving out hymn books, putting up  hymn numbers, reading the lesson (optional), and putting the hymn books etc. back at the end. It requires being at church by 9.15am and finishing at about 11.25am. In particular we need help on the 1st Sunday of the month which could be done by a family. If you are interested in finding out more/helping out please speak to Susanne Dodds (342746) or James.

Windsor Lodge Retirement Apartments
Located a few minutes’ walk from Tesco and the High Street, there is currently one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment up for sale. If you know anyone who might be interested in purchasing one of these homes in this excellent development please contact the manager, Mr Lindsay Smith on 01844 348400.

The Next Few Weeks 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Wed 15th Nov	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 16th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 18th Nov	5.00pm Film Night ‘Swallows and Amazons’
Sun 19th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Cherry Tree Nursing Home Communion (Saunderton) 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Mon 20th Nov	3.30pm Funeral of Beattie Brown 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (The Pilgrim Course)
Thurs 23rd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Fellowship Knit-in (church hall) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church)
Sat 25th Nov	10.00am - noon Advent Fair
Sun 26th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion   3.00pm Owlswick evensong
Mon 27th Nov	8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Tues 28th Nov	9.15am Fellowship Walk, meet in layby 8.00pm Our Villages in the Great War (Owlswick) – sold out
Thurs 30th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 2nd Dec	9.30am Leaf Sweep and Christingle Factory (see notices)
Sun 3rd Dec Christingle	8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Christingle Service (without communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St Teresa’s

Pew Sheet 5th November 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.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. Coffee and squash is served in the church hall after the 10.00am communion service.

Sunday 5th November 2017

All Saints’ Sunday

Today is All Saints’ Day, when we remember Christians who are no longer with us. They rest now in God’s love and not even death can separate them from our heavenly Father. We, too, can rejoice in this love, knowing that God is with us in all circumstances.

8.00am Holy Communion
 
First Reading Revelation 7:9-end
John’s vision of heaven contains people from every country. They are rejoicing, for their sins are washed away and their suffering has ended.

Gospel Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus ascends a mountain to deliver a great body of teaching. He begins with some surprising statements about who is blessed.

10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism of Angelo Williams and Jake Thomas
Hymns: 525, 819, 555 & 876
Communion: 47, 35, 856 & 67
Reading: Matthew 5 and 6 (abridged)

6.00pm Evensong
Hymns: 755, Psalm 149, 77, 232
First Reading Isaiah 65.17-end
Second Reading Hebrews 11.32-12.2

Prayer of the Week
God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The start of the Christian ‘Bible club’ for children at Monks Risborough School
• A workable and peaceful solution for the governance of Catalonia
• Jake and Angelo at the start of their Christian journey through Baptism
• The people of Yemen in the midst of an outbreak of serious diseases and a shortage of food and medical supplies 
• We pray for businesses and organisations that we belong to and pray that we may do positive work to make it a place which is life enhancing and values people
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of St. Mary and St. Nicholas Church, Saunderton.  
• Meadow Drive (L) Pink Road & Pinkwoods (LG)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Harry and Diana Mullens
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick,
• The recently departed:
  • Kenneth Francis and Dennis Parsons
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Royston Gay, Roger Haigh, Vi Broderick, Pam Gordon

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Pace is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18 with cerebral palsy, related sensory motor disorders and development delay, and support and guidance for their families. www.thepacecentre.org

 

Notices

 

Fellowship – Nov 9th 8.00pm Fun and Games Evening
Bring along card/board games to the church hall, £2, all welcome. The next ‘knit-in’ is on Thursday November 23rd at 2 pm in the church hall, and the next walk takes place on Tuesday November 28th meeting in the layby at 9.15am.

Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th November.  Please send entries to: morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay at penserve@gmail.com.

Friendship Group – November 15th 2.30pm
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of every month. All welcome, please come along.

Swallows and Amazons, Sat November 18th at 5 pm
Please come along to a showing of this popular family film in the church. Tickets are £3/adult and £1/accompanied child. Bring your own snacks and drinks. For more information contact Johanna Powell (01844 343996).

Advent Fair – November 25th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this list (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh nibbles, crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch.  Items are needed by Sunday 19th November.  Thank you. Ros Haigh is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone Ros on 344166 and she will arrange to collect them. High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Gwen Miles (345230) is also looking for jams, preserves, home-made cakes and unwanted gifts (suitable for Christmas tombola)

Our Villages in the Great War, November 28th at 8pm
As part of the series of talks at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick, Mike Dewey will speak on some lesser known aspects of the 1914 – 18 War, focussing on this area and local men who served. The cost is £5 per person and includes wine and soft drinks. Following the popularity of recent talks, reserving a seat is recommended: just contact
Jane Rogers: 347906 rogers.owlswick@waitrose.com or Roz Wates: 274417 roz@rosalindwates.co.uk otherwise, take your chance on the evening

Leaf Sweepers Required
9.30am Saturday December 2nd we are looking to clear the last of 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. James

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – Now selling and selling fast!
This will take place on Wednesday December 13th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from 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.

National Gallery Tour – Saturday 27th January 11 am
Susanne Carr has kindly agreed to do an hour long tour of a few selected paintings in the National Gallery that will include some from the Italian Renaissance. There are only 15 spaces available on this tour so please let Susanne know (346827 or susannecarr2168@aol.com) if you would like to come. People will meet at the Gallery at 11 am (please make your own way by train to Marylebone and then tube to Charing Cross) and there will plenty of time afterwards if you wish to stay for lunch and see other sights. Amongst the ten London gallery guidebooks which Susanne has written, two are on paintings in the National Gallery.  These can be bought beforehand from her at £6.99 each with discounts for multiple purchases. James

Wanted for Flower Festival 2018
Please leave Horticulture, Gardening, Garden Design and Flower Arranging books in the box in the porch. Many thanks to those who have already donated books

Situation Vacant!
We need a volunteer to come forward to fill a vacancy that has occurred. The electoral roll officer maintains the membership list of the church. The time commitment is a few hours a year except in 2019 when the membership list will need to be completely refreshed but this needn’t be too onerous. If anyone is interested in filling this role please speak to James.

More sidespeople/welcomers required
Providing a friendly and confident welcome helps to sustain a vibrant worshipping community at St. Dunstan’s. We need three or four extra volunteers to help out at the 10 am service about 8 times each year in giving out hymn books, putting up  hymn numbers, reading the lesson (optional), and putting the hymn books etc. back at the end. It requires being at church by 9.15am and finishing at about 11.25am. In particular we need help on the 1st Sunday of the month which could be done by a family. If you are interested in finding out more/helping out please speak to Susanne Dodds (342746) or James.

Windsor Lodge Retirement Apartments
Located a few minutes’ walk from Tesco and the High Street, there is currently one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment up for sale. If you know anyone who might be interested in purchasing one of these homes in this excellent development please contact the manager, Mr Lindsay Smith on 01844 348400

The Next Couple of Weeks 

 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Mon 6th Nov	8.00pm Silent Prayer (Church hall)
Thurs 9th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 12.00pm Funeral of Dennis Parsons 2.00pm Funeral of Ken Francis 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Card and Board Games Evening (church hall) – see notices
Sat 11th Nov	11.00am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial
Sun 12th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion (including Act of Remembrance) 11.15 (approx.) Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 15th Nov	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 16th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 18th Nov	5.00pm Film Night ‘Swallows and Amazons’
Sun 19th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Cherry Tree Nursing Home Communion (Saunderton) 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church

Pew Sheet 30th October 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.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. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall during the 10 am Communion service where coffee, squash etc. is served afterwards

Sunday 29th October 2017

Last Sunday after Trinity

Jesus came so that we could all know and love God in a personal way. God loves us and invites us into relationship. Today we come together in response to this call, inviting God to become ever more central to our own lives.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 551, 534,752
Psalm: 1
Communion: 83, 533 & 456
Anthem: Give me a heart of faith

First Reading Leviticus 19:1-2 & 15-18
God tells Moses to tell the people of Israel that they will be holy, because God is holy. God expects the people to reflect the Lord’s holiness.

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
St Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica tells of the intimate relationship between God and the people. The Christians reflect the love of God in their gentle, tender, paternal care of the people.

Gospel Matthew 22:34-end
The Pharisees question Jesus, but are themselves caught out when Jesus asks them a question about David’s son.

3.00pm Time to Remember service (see notices)
Hymns: 413, 281, 638, 67, 334, 178 (vs. 1, 4, 5, 6 & 8)

Prayer of the Week
Your love, O God, is boundless. We who were strangers have been made your children. We who were defenceless have been bought into your household. Keep us mindful of your deeds of mercy, that we may love you with our whole heart and love our neighbours as ourselves. We ask this 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:

• A workable and peaceful solution for the governance of Catalonia
• The compassionate and fair treatment of Rohingya Muslims being persecuted and forced to flee Myanmar
• The people of Yemen in the midst of an outbreak of serious diseases and a shortage of food and medical supplies 
• All victims of flooding and for the effects of the destructiveness of water
• The Red Lion PH at Whiteleaf and The Plough at Cadsden.
• Staddle Stones & Kop Hill (PR) Trout Hollow (Sa)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Harry and Diana Mullens
• And also further afield for
  • : Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick,
• The recently departed:
  • Kenneth Francis, Dennis Parsons and Robert Wolfe
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Harry Goode,  Annie Harris, Albert Lee, Peggy Howes

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.

Notices

New Pew Sheet Editor
Today sees the last pew sheet produced by Louise Frolich (Val and Dave Porter’s daughter) after five years on the job. It is an unseen but invaluable role so it’s important to say thank you to Lou and for all the work that she has done. Stepping in to her shoes is Frances Dodds (Susanne’s younger daughter). Her contact details can be found on the bottom of the back page and we wish her well in the role. James

Time to Remember Service, Sunday October 29th, 3pm
If you would like the name(s) of a loved one to be read out as part of the act of remembrance at this service please write their name(s) in BLOCK CAPITALS on the list on the table by the south door.

Martin Luther and the Reformation Tuesday 31st Oct
31st October 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther pinning his 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg and what is considered by many to be the start of the Reformation. It is a suitable time to reflect on the Reformation, Luther and faith. To mark this event, St Mary's Haddenham is hosting a talk at 8 pm by the Revd Stephen Kuhrt on Martin Luther and the Reformation. All are welcome.

Leaf Sweepers Required
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 4th and Saturday December 2nd 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. James

Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
This will take place on Saturday November 4th 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!). RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com.

Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th November.  Please send entries to: morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay at penserve@gmail.com.

Advent Fair – November 25th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more. Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this list (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh nibbles, crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch.  Items are needed by Sunday 19th November.  Thank you. Ros Haigh is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone Ros on 344166 and she will arrange to collect them. High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Thank you.

Situation Vacant!
We need a volunteer to come forward to fill a vacancy that has occurred. The electoral roll officer maintains the membership list of the church. The time commitment is a few hours a year except in 2019 when the membership list will need to be completely refreshed but this needn’t be too onerous. If anyone is interested in filling this role please speak to James.

More sidespeople/welcomers required
Providing a friendly and confident welcome helps to sustain a vibrant worshipping community at St. Dunstan’s. We need three or four extra volunteers to help out at the 10 am service about 8 times each year in giving out hymn books, putting up  hymn numbers, reading the lesson (optional), and putting the hymn books etc. back at the end. It requires being at church by 9.15am and finishing at about 11.25am. In particular we need help on the 1st Sunday of the month which could be done by a family. If you are interested in finding out more/helping out please speak to Susanne Dodds (342746) or James.

The Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature
This takes place from 16th – 18th February 2018 at Bloxham School, Oxfordshire. Celebrating the very best fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective, the Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature returns to Oxfordshire next Spring. For 2018 we welcome authors James Runcie and Francesca Kay, journalist Kurt Barling, the Shakespeare Revue Company, Bishop Philip North, poet-priest Malcolm Guite and many others. For the full programme see www.bloxhamfaithandliterature.co.uk Book tickets online or call 0845 017 6965

The Next Few Weeks 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Thurs 2nd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 4th Nov	9.30am Leaf sweep (see notices) 5.30pm Firework party (see notices)
Sun 5th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 6th Nov	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 9th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Card and Board Games Evening (church hall) – see red fellowship leaflet for details
Sat 11th Nov	11.00am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial
Sun 12th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 16th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 18th Nov	5.00pm Film Night ‘Swallows and Amazons’
Sun 19th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Cherry Tree Nursing Home Communion (Saunderton) 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Thurs 23rd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)

Pew Sheet 22nd October 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.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. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall during the 10 am Communion service where coffee, squash etc. is served afterwards

Sunday 22nd October 2017

 

Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 

 

We gather together to draw each other into the quiet and stillness of God’s sacred space, that we may be refreshed in spirit and strength to live justly, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our Lord.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 382, 737, 104
Psalm: 96
Communion: 432, 165, 584

First Reading Isaiah 45:1-7
Persian king Cyrus has been chosen by God to be the agent of the Israelites’ freedom from Babylonian bondage, returning them to their homeland and bringing the Second Temple into existence.

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonian Christians bears fruit in their steadfast commitment to Christ, which they live out as a profound and explicit witness before their neighbours.

Gospel Matthew 22:15-22
The Pharisees plot to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to the Romans, but he is not to be outwitted.

3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Proverbs 4 v 1-18, 1 John 3 v 16-Ch 4 v 6
Hymns: 52, Psalm 142, 346, 463, 235

Prayer of the Week
O God, whose image we bear and whose name we carry, yours is the world and all it contains. Recall us to our true allegiance, so that above the powers and rulers of this world you alone may claim our fullest loyalty and love. We make this 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:

• An easing of the political tension in Spain along with a constructive and peaceful solution to the question of Catalan independence
• The compassionate and fair treatment of Rohingya Muslims being persecuted and forced to flee Myanmar
• The victims of recent hurricanes and storms in the United Kingdom and abroad   
• Those involved in the Brexit negotiations that both sides may be able to reach a satisfactory conclusion 
• Those starving and going hungry today for an international programme to end global hunger
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of the Baptist Church in Princes Risborough.
• Pilgrim’s Close & Little Ham Lane (MR) Greenway cottages & Grovers Court (PR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Harry and Diana Mullens
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick,
• The recently departed
  • Cecil Corbin, John Thomas, Edith Porter
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Frank Jackson, Dave Skinner, Janet Myerson, Alexander Smith, Molly Clark.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Bucks Historic Churches Trust provides grants to help maintain churches in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.  www.bucks-historic-churches.org

 

Notices

Open House at the Rectory – The Pilgrim Course
This course is open to everyone for a single session or the whole course. On Wednesday October 25th at 8 pm we shall be looking at the Ten Commandments and exploring the themes of adultery and theft and their implications for our daily lives.

Owlswick Quiz, October 28th at 7.30pm – sold out!

Time to Remember Service, Sunday October 29th, 3pm
If you would like the name(s) of a loved one to be read out as part of the act of remembrance at this service please write their name(s) in BLOCK CAPITALS on the list on the table by the south door.

Martin Luther and the Reformation Tuesday 31st Oct
31st October 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther pinning his 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg and what is considered by many to be the start of the Reformation. It is a suitable time to reflect on the Reformation, Luther and faith. To mark this event, St Mary's Haddenham is hosting a talk at 8 pm by the Revd Stephen Kuhrt on Martin Luther and the Reformation. All are welcome.

Leaf Sweepers Required
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 4th and Saturday December 2nd 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. James

Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
This will take place on Saturday November 4th 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!). RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com.

Situations Vacant!
We need two volunteers to come forward to fill a couple of vacancies that have occurred. The first of these is the electoral roll officer who maintains the membership list of the church. The time commitment is a few hours a year except in 2019 when the membership list will need to be completely refreshed but this needn’t be too onerous. The second is our contact officer with the Charities Commission which again is not that onerous and requires being a liaison point with the Charities Commission and submitting an annual return. If anyone is interested in fulfilling either (or both) of these roles please speak to James.

More sidespeople/welcomers required
Providing a friendly and confident welcome helps to sustain a vibrant worshipping community at St. Dunstan’s. We need three or four extra volunteers to help out at the 10 am service about 8 times each year in giving out hymn books, putting up  hymn numbers, reading the lesson (optional), and putting the hymn books etc. back at the end. It requires being at church by 9.15am and finishing at about 11.25am. In particular we need help on the 1st Sunday of the month which could be done by a family. If you are interested in finding out more/helping out please speak to Susanne Dodds (342746) or James.

The Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature
This takes place from 16th – 18th February 2018 at Bloxham School, Oxfordshire. Celebrating the very best fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective, the Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature returns to Oxfordshire next Spring. For 2018 we welcome authors James Runcie and Francesca Kay, journalist Kurt Barling, the Shakespeare Revue Company, Bishop Philip North, poet-priest Malcolm Guite and many others. For the full programme see www.bloxhamfaithandliterature.co.uk Book tickets online or call 0845 017 6965 with discounted early-bird tickets available until the end of November.

The Next Few Weeks 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Mon 23rd Oct	11.30am Funeral of Cecil Corbin
Tues 24th Oct	9.15am Walking group meet in the A4010 lay-by
Wed 25th Oct	8.00pm Pilgrim Course at The Rectory
Thurs 26th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Knitting group (church hall)
Sat 28th Oct	7.30pm Owlswick Quiz (see notices)
Sun 29th Oct	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Time to Remember service (see notices)
Thurs 2nd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 4th Nov	9.30am Leaf sweep (see notices) 5.30pm Firework party (see notices)
Sun 5th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 6th Nov	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 9th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 8.00pm Card and Board Games Evening (church hall)
Sat 11th Nov	11.00am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial
Sun 12th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 16th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 18th Nov	5.00pm Film Night ‘Swallows and Amazons’
Sun 19th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Cherry Tree Nursing Home Communion (Saunderton) 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Thurs 23rd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Flower Workshop 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 25th Nov	10.00am Advent Fair

Pew Sheet 15th October 2017

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.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. The 10 o’clock club for babies, toddlers and children meet in the church hall during the 10 am Communion service where coffee, squash etc. is served afterwards

Sunday 15th October 2017

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 

 

We gather as those called and welcomed into the presence of God through the grace of the Son. Let us respond to this wonderful invitation by offering ourselves in worship.

10.00am All Age Communion and Baptism of Olivia Farmer and Evelyn Dorman
Hymns: 565, 18, 503, 252
Communion: 929, 649, 487

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus presents God’s response to Israel’s refusal to honour the Son. He extends an invitation. All are now welcome at the kingdom celebrations.

3.00pm Holy Communion at Cherry Tree Nursing Home, Saunderton (taken by Rev. Tony Bundock)

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Proverbs 3 v 1-18, 1 John 3 v 1-15
Hymns: 347, Psalm 139 v1-11, 161, 300

6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group
(Princes Risborough Methodist Church)
 
Prayer of the Week
God of goodness and kindness, you invite all peoples to the banquet and offer them a feast beyond compare.  Give us you saving grace to keep unstained the robe of our baptism until that day when you welcome us to heaven’s joyful table.  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:

• Olivia and Evelyn at the start of their Christian journey
• Those caught up in the violence and insurgency, especially in the Middle East
• Those who have suffered or continue to suffer as a result of current or historic abuse
• The victims of the wildfires in California
• Those involved in the Brexit negotiations that both sides may be able to reach a satisfactory conclusion 
• Those who find themselves homeless in this country and the various charities and agencies that are there to support them
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of St John’s Church, Lacey Green.
• Kings Oak Close & Long Meadow Close (MR) Church Lane & Church Street (PR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Harry and Diana Mullens
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, David Dewick,
• The recently departed:
  • Suzanne Ackford, Cecil Corbin, John Thomas, Edith Porter
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Brian Farrelly, Joan Turnbull, John Miller, Edith Cave

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

Owlswick Quiz, Saturday October 28th at 7.30pm

The hugely successful and enjoyable quiz at Orchard View Farm is back for another year. To book a table for teams of up to 6 people please contact Jane Rogers on 01844 347906 or jane.rogers.owlswick@outlook.com. £12 per person including supper

Time to Remember Service, Sunday October 29th, 3pm
If you would like the name(s) of a loved one to be read out as part of the act of remembrance at this service please write their name(s) in BLOCK CAPITALS on the list on the table by the south door.

Martin Luther and the Reformation Tuesday 31st Oct
31st October 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther pinning his 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg and what is considered by many to be the start of the Reformation. It is a suitable time to reflect on the Reformation, Luther and faith. To mark this event, St Mary's Haddenham is hosting a talk at 8 pm by the Revd Stephen Kuhrt on Martin Luther and the Reformation. All are welcome.

Leaf Sweepers Required
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 4th and Saturday December 2nd 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. James

Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
This will take place on Saturday November 4th 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!). RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com

The Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature
This takes place from 16th – 18th February 2018 at Bloxham School, Oxfordshire. Celebrating the very best fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective, the Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature returns to Oxfordshire next Spring. For 2018 we welcome authors James Runcie and Francesca Kay, journalist Kurt Barling, the Shakespeare Revue Company, Bishop Philip North, poet-priest Malcolm Guite and many others. For the full programme see www.bloxhamfaithandliterature.co.uk Book tickets online or call 0845 017 6965 with discounted early-bird tickets available until the end of November.

 

The Next Few Weeks 

The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45 to 9.05am. Everyone welcome

Mon 16th Oct	8.00pm PCC Meeting
Wed 18th Oct	2.30pm Friendship Group
Thurs 19th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 22nd Oct	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Mon 23rd Oct	11.30am Funeral of Cecil Corbin
Wed 25th Oct	8.00pm Pilgrim Course at The Rectory
Thurs 26th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 28th Oct	7.30pm Owlswick Quiz (see notices)
Sun 29th Oct	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Time to Remember service (see notices)
Thurs 2nd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 5th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00pm Evensong