Friday, 30 November 2012

Pew Sheet 2nd December 2012

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

Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

Sunday 2nd December 2012

Christingle – First Sunday of Advent
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise that I made. Let us worship the God who keeps his promises and send his Son for world’s redemption.

8.00 am     Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10.00 am   Christingle All Age Family Service

Gospel Reading            Matthew 5:14-16
Jesus tells his disciples to glow with his love and kindness

6.00 pm     Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough

Prayer for the Week

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

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Those affected by the recent flooding
The Children’s Society and other charitable organisations as we celebrate their work on behalf of the disadvantaged, vulnerable and abused
All those with HIV and Aids that they may be supported, helped, and be free from prejudice against them
Garages, petrol stations, restaurants and other service industries in the busy run up to Christmas
Residents of: Summerleys Rd (PR) Sandpit Lane, Chapel Lane and North Mill Road (B)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed:
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Bill Avery, Grace Freed, Barry Mortimer, Joan Pitcher, Francis Lambell

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
ROPE - Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere
Combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.

Notices

Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday December 3rd, 8pm
“Silence is not as simple as absence of noise it is the creation of a space where God can be”. Please come along to a meeting in the church hall to encourage us to be still in the presence of God and in the company of others as the season of Advent unfolds. James

‘Open House’ at The Rectory, Mill Lane, Thursday December 6th at 8 pm
This informal group proves a space to encourage people in their faith through friendship and looking at topical issues. A short DVD is shown at the beginning of the evening to start the discussions off. No need to book, please just turn up or contact James for further details.

Carol Singing around the village
On Monday December 10th meeting at 6.30 pm at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!

Help Required for Christmas Events/services

If you can provide or assist with the setting up/serving of mince pies for the carol singing on December 10th or 17th, and/or mulled wine/mince pies for the carol service on December 16th please speak with Janet Griffin (274235). If you can provide mince pies for the concert on December 19th please speak to Rosemary Woodward-Court (344417)

If you can help hand out service sheets/carol booklets/hymn books at the crib service on Christmas Eve at 3 pm or at the 10 am Christmas Day Family Communion service please let James know.

Lighthouse Prayer meeting, December 15th
All are welcome from 10 am to 11.30 at Risborough Baptist Church Lounge. Refreshments provided.

Christmas Concert and Carols by Candlelight
This very enjoyable evening of listening to brass music from across the centuries and singing carols will take place on December 19th 8.00 pm at St. Dunstan’s Church with the Chinnor Silver Band. Tickets £7.00 from Rosemary Woodward Court (01844) 344417 or David Shuttle (01844 273388) to include a glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie.

Crib Service, December 24th at 3pm
The crib is slowly brought to life with the various figures that are connected with Jesus’ birth. It’s a chance for young children (and adults!) to get dressed up as their favourite character in the nativity story, to sing some carols and to listen to the Christmas story being retold

Do Nothing. Christmas is coming by Bishop Stephen Cottrell
Christmas is one of the most joyful times of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful. So rather than a chocolate Advent calendar, this small book offers you an Advent calendar with a difference. From 1st December all the way through to Christmas Day, you are given short, practical and entertaining steps that you can take each day to slow down, take time out- and enjoy getting ready for Christmas. £4.50 from Rosemary 344417.

Bible reading notes – please take a sample
There are free copies of some Bible reading notes on the table towards the back of the church. These are produced by the Bible Reading Fellowship and contain four different series so that you can pick and choose which style suits you best. James

‘Introduction to the Bible’
This course is being run by the Diocese on Thursday evenings at Elmhurst Community Centre in Aylesbury next term. This is open to anyone who would like to attend. Please look at the notice board in the porch if you would like more details.

Stewardship Initiative
Thank you very much for all the responses received so far. Over £10,000 has been given in ‘one off’ donations and more than £5000 in regular standing orders. These amounts will increase significantly since much of what has been given is gift aided. This has and will make a big difference to the ongoing life and ministry of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s.
This is the first phase in ensuring that our finances meet the additional expenditure expected over the next few years that includes repairs to the stonework of the church and opening up churchyard extension. The combined cost of these two projects is expected to cost in the region of £30,000.
It’s not too late to return your giving form whilst also recognising there are many other ways in which people serve and contribute to this church. James

Monks Monkeys - for the under fives and parents/carers
This takes place weekly on Thursdays during term time in the church hall from 2 pm to 3 pm. Each session includes ‘action’ songs, an interactive Bible story and time for the children to play, adults to chat and refreshments to be served. On the 4th Thursday of the month we meet in the Church for a special craft activity. No need to book, just turn up on the day. If you would like more information please contact: Rev James Tomkins (01844) 275944;

General Synod Vote on consecrating women as bishops and the ‘Door’ newspaper
Following the vote last week I have copied a statement from the Bishops in the Oxford Diocese on to yellow paper for those who wish to read the official reaction to the disappointing news of the ‘no’ vote. The ‘Door’ newspaper is also available for collection towards the back of the church. James

Advent Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported this event. There was a good community spirit and over £700 was raised despite the dreadful weather.

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sun 2nd Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy Communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, St. Mary’s Princes Risborough
Mon 3rd Dec	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 6th Dec	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm ‘Open House’ (see notices)
Sat 8th Dec	2.00pm Wedding
Sun 9th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 10th Dec	6.30pm Carol singing (see notices)
Thurs 13th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party
Sat 15th Dec	1.00pm Wedding
Sun 16th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist & 10 o’clock club Christmas party 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
Wed 19th Dec	8.00pm Concert by candlelight (see notices)
Thurs 20th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 21st Dec	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sun 23rd Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptisms of Louise and Niamh Powell NB: NO 10 o’clock club 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
Mon 24th Dec	Christmas Eve 3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
Tue 25th Dec	Christmas Day 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist

Friday, 23 November 2012

Pew Sheet 25th November 2012

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

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

Sunday 25th Nov 2012

Feast of Christ the King
This is the feast of Christ the King. Let us gather together in obedience and worship of our rightful Lord.

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist (Our speaker is Sara from the Riverside ECHG in High Wycombe)
Hymns: 16, 12, 695
Psalm: 93
During communion: 381, 82, 972, 931

First Reading                Daniel 7: 9-10 & 13-14
The prophet Daniel tells of his vision of the powers arrayed in rebellion against God and of the coming of the Son of Man to take his rightful place as ruler over all the earth.

Second Reading           Revelation 1: 4b-8
The prophet John speaks of Jesus Christ, using the same language that Daniel used for the Son of Man. Jesus is the one to whom all dominion has been given and his followers await his return in glory.

Gospel Reading            John 18:33-37
Jesus speaks of the nature of his kingship and his kingdom when questioned by Pilate.

3:00pm   Owlswick Choral Evensong
(Canon Rev Robin Brown)
Readings: Daniel 5; John 6: 1-15
Hymns:   352, Psalm 72:1-7, 134, 499, 244

Prayer for the Week
Almighty and eternal God, to Jesus Christ the first-born from the dead, you have granted everlasting dominion and a kingship that shall not pass away. Remove from us every desire for privilege and power, that we may imitate the sacrificial love of Christ our King and, as a royal and priestly people, serve you humbly in our brothers and sisters. Grant 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:

Olly Cay, Amy Greenlees and Jocelyn Baxter being confirmed today
All those caught up in the unrest in Gaza; that the ceasefire will hold and that a lasting peace may be realised.
Church unity following the vote in General Synod about women bishops that those who disagree will find points to agree on, places to meet and try to understand other people’s points of view.
All those affected by this week’s flooding that they may receive help for their loss of homes and possessions.
Speen CE First School, its pupils, staff, head and governors.
Residents of: Sawmill Road (L) Springwood (Sp)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed: John Jolley
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:

Sheila Benham, Margaret Martin, Dorothy Pine, Lily Barraclough

Notices

Amersham Millenium Lecture, November 28th
John Bell (of the Iona Community) will speak on “10 Things They Never Told Me about Jesus”. The evening starts at 8 pm and closes at 10pm, includes 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). There are also some application forms on the notice board. James

Do Nothing. Christmas is coming by Bishop Stephen Cottrell
Christmas is one of the most joyful times of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful. So rather than a chocolate Advent calendar, this small book offers you an Advent calendar with a difference. From 1st December all the way through to Christmas Day, you are given short, practical and entertaining steps that you can take each day to slow down, take time out- and enjoy getting ready for Christmas. £4.50 from Rosemary 344417

Carol singing in the Market Square, Fri November 30th
This may be very early but traditionally Churches Together in Risborough have helped to start off the celebrations surrounding the switching on of the Christmas lights in Princes Risborough. There is a rehearsal on November 28th at 8 pm at the Oasis centre lounge (Bell Street, Princes Risborough) for those who
can make it and the actual events starts on Friday November 30th at 6 pm with the local churches being first on. James

Volunteers Required – St Dunstan’s Leaf Sweep
Saturday Dec 1st from 9.30am to 12.30pm. We are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. We hope you can make it. James.
P.S. Rosemary (344417) will be supervising the making of the Christingles in the hall on the same morning for the service the next day. If you can help out with this please let her know. More details and timings to follow.

Singers required for Nine Lessons and Carol Service
December 16th 6.00pm. To help give greater depth to the lower line of music it would be really great if two or three men would volunteer to come along to the choir practices on Thursday evening at 6.30 and then sing at this service. An ability to follow a tune or read music would be helpful. Please speak to Sarah, Rowena or James if you’re interested.

Searchlight Theatre Company presents...
The most wonderful time of year’: The story of a family whose Christmas television is cut short and they are forced to entertain themselves. How will they survive? The cast bring together a unique combination of drama and song and recreate some wonderful and classic seasonal moments on stage. Organised by Churches Together in Risborough and taking place on Saturday December 1st at 7.30 pm at the Oasis Centre, 9 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DE, Tickets are available on the door for £5 or £15 for families. The show lasts about 90 minutes with an interval.

Bible reading notes – please take a sample
There are free copies of some Bible reading notes on the table towards the back of the church. These are produced by the Bible Reading Fellowship and contain four different series so that you can pick and choose which style suits you best. James

Theft from the church
Sadly there was a theft from the church on Friday November 9th between 12.25 and 12.40 pm. No damage was done but various locks have been changed and new keys are being issued. The church is now open again to the public during the day. Please keep valuable items on your person at all times. James

‘Introduction to the Bible’
This course is being run by the Diocese on Thursday evenings at Elmhurst Community Centre in Aylesbury next term. This is open to anyone who would like to attend. Please look at the notice board in the porch if you would like more details.

Stewardship Initiative
Thank you very much for all the responses received so far. These have and will make a big difference to the ongoing life and worship of this church. It’s not too late to return your form whilst recognising there are many other ways in which people serve this church. James

Carol Singing around the village
On Monday December 10th meeting at 6.30 pm at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!

Christmas Concert and Carols by Candlelight
This very enjoyable evening of listening to brass music from across the centuries and singing carols will take place on December 19th 8.00 pm at St. Dunstan’s Church with the Chinnor Silver Band. Tickets £7.00 from Rosemary Woodward Court (01844) 344417 to include a glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie.

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sun 25th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Our speaker is Sara from Riverside ECHG) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Confirmation Service, St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Mon 26th Nov	8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 29th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Visiting Bell ringers 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 30th Nov	6.00pm Carol singing in the market square (see notices)
Sat 1st Dec	9.30am Churchyard working party (see notices) 7.30pm Searchlight Theatre Company (see notices)
Sun 2nd Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy Communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service,; St. Mary’s Princes Risborough
Mon 3rd Dec	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 6th Dec	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 8th Dec	2.00pm Wedding
Sun 9th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 10th Dec	6.30pm Carol singing (see notices)
Thurs 13th Dec	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 15th Dec	1.00pm Wedding
Sunday 16th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols

Saturday, 17 November 2012

Pew Sheet 18th November 2012

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

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

Sunday 18th Nov 2012

2nd Sunday before Advent

We come before our heavenly Father, as we await with anticipation the coming of our Lord. We seek courage and wisdom for the days ahead, and worship God with thankful and expectant hearts.

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist

Hymns: 97, 409, 178 (omitting verses 2 & 3)
Psalm: 16
During communion: 575, 625, 949

First Reading                Daniel 12:1-3
A heavenly visitor tells Daniel that at a future time of great anguish, the “great prince” Michael will arise as the protector of the people. At that time the people will be delivered and many of those who have died will rise, to everlasting life or everlasting shame.

Second Reading           Hebrews 10: 1-25
Human priesthood can never take away sin; only Christ’s offering of himself was able to accomplish that. The writer therefore urges his readers to have confidence in Christ and the “new and living way” he has opened up for them.

Gospel Reading            Mark 13: 1-8
The disciples admire the seeming permanence and magnificence of the Temple, but Jesus warns them of it future destruction. This will be one of the signs of the end of the age. The disciples are to be on their guard, and not allow any who falsely claim to be the Messiah to lead them astray.

6:00pm   Choral Evensong

Readings: Daniel 3:13 – end; Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
Hymns:   756, Psalm 95:1-7, 580, 638

Prayer for the Week
Your creation, O God, runs its appointed course, as from the ends of the earth you gather a people you call your own, confirm us in the strength of your abiding work. Steady our hearts in the time of trial so that on the day of the Son of Man we may without fear rejoice to behold his appearing. 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:

The General Synod of the Church of England meeting this week and the crucial issue of consecrating women as Bishops
An easing of the tension and violence between Israelis and Palestinians
Hearing dogs for deaf people
Those who cover sickness amongst their colleagues, often at he expense of their own wellbeing.
Residents of: Peel Court (PR), Hampden Gate and Hampden Rd (Sp)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed:
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Hilda Sandell, John Baverstock, Vera Girling

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Cruse Bereavement Care
Supporting bereaved people and enabling anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.

Notices

Advent Craft Fair, November 24th 10 am to Noon
Jewellery, Christmas craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle with many good prizes. We'll need helpers to make drinks, and to make/serve cakes. If you can help please let Rosemary (344417) know. Entry £1 to include tea/coffee. Pat Kimber also needs surplus bowls or baskets for bulbs. Telephone 273942 Thank you.

Amersham Millenium Lecture, November 28th
John Bell (of the Iona Community) will speak on “10 Things They Never Told Me about Jesus”. The evening starts at 8 pm and closes at 10pm, includes 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). There are also some application forms on the notice board. James

Do Nothing. Christmas is coming by Bishop Stephen Cottrell
Christmas is one of the most joyful times of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful. So rather than a chocolate Advent calendar, this small book offers you an Advent calendar with a difference. From 1st December all the way through to Christmas Day, you are given short, practical and entertaining steps that you can take each day to slow down, take time out- and enjoy getting ready for Christmas. £4.50 from Rosemary 344417

Carol singing in the Market Square, Fri November 30th
This may be very early but traditionally Churches Together in Risborough have helped to start off the celebrations surrounding the switching on of the Christmas lights in Princes Risborough. There is a rehearsal on November 28th at 8 pm at the Oasis centre lounge (Bell Street, Princes Risborough) for those who can make it and the actual events starts on Friday November 30th at 6 pm with the local churches being first on. James

Volunteers Required – St Dunstan’s Leaf Sweep
Saturday Dec 1st from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. We are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. We hope you can make it. James.
P.S. Rosemary (344417) will be supervising the making of the Christingles in the hall on the same morning for the service the next day. If you can help out with this please let her know. More details and timings to follow

Searchlight Theatre Company presents...
The most wonderful time of year’: this show follows the story of a family whose Christmas television is cut short and they are forced to entertain themselves. How will they survive without voting for their X Factor and Strictly favourites, hearing ‘The Sound of Music’ or looking for sunshine with Morecambe and Wise? Find out as the cast bring together a unique combination of drama and song and recreate some wonderful and classic seasonal moments on stage. The show is being organised by Church Together in Risborough and takes place on Saturday December 1st at 7.30 pm at the Oasis Centre, 9 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DE. Tickets are available on the door for £5 or £15 for families. The show lasts about 90 minutes with an interval.

Bible reading notes – please take a sample
There are free copies of some Bible reading notes on the table towards the back of the church. These are produced by the Bible Reading Fellowship and contain four different series so that you can pick and choose which style suits you best. James

Theft from the church
Sadly there was a theft from the church on Friday November 9th between 12.25 and 12.40 pm. No damage was done but various locks have been changed and new keys are being issued. The church is now open again to the public during the day. Please keep valuable items on your person at all times. James

10 o’clock club helpers required
We have a number of very committed people who help to run our children’s activities on a Sunday morning. They are split into different groups so that on average people help out approximately every six weeks in putting together a programme for the children to enjoy using various resources that are available. With a couple of helpers stepping down we need two or three more people to help out with the club. No skills are required just a willingness to work with young people. If you are interested in helping out, please let James know.

‘Introduction to the Bible’
This course is being run by the Diocese on Thursday evenings at Elmhurst Community Centre in Aylesbury next term. This is open to anyone who would like to attend. Please look at the notice board in the porch if you would like more details.

Stewardship Initiative
Thank you very much for all the responses received so far. These have and will make a big difference to the ongoing life and worship of this church. It’s not too late to return your form whilst recognising there are many other ways in which people serve this Church. James

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sun 18th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 22nd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sat 24th Nov	10.00am Advent Craft Fair (see notices)
Sun 25th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist (speaker about the Church Housing Trust) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Confirmation Service, St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Mon 26th Nov	8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 29th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Visiting Bell ringers 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 30th Nov	6.00pm Carol singing in the market square (see notices)
Sat 1st Dec	9.30am Churchyard working party (see notices) 7.30pm Searchlight Theatre Company (see notices)
Sun 2nd Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, St. Mary’s Princes Risborough
Thurs 6th Dec	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion
Sun 9th Dec	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong

Saturday, 10 November 2012

Pew Sheet 11th November 2012

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

Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall after the Act of the Remembrance at the war memorial.

Sunday 11th Nov 2012

3rd Sunday before Advent
Remembrance Sunday

We come together as people on a journey, adventuring together in the Gospel, coming together to praise the one whose love transforms us all.

10.00 am   Parish Eucharist – (Addington Setting)
Joint Remembrance Service with Owlswick
followed by further Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial

Hymns: 153, 186, 144 & 19
Communion: 723, 437, 924
National Anthem: 230, verse 1

First Reading                Jonah: 3: 1-5 & v 10

After a reluctant start and deep-sea adventures, Jonah sets out to preach God’s message of repentance to the people of Nineveh. He receives and overwhelmingly positive response from great and small like.

Second Reading           Hebrews 9: 24 - end

The writer to the Hebrews draws his argument together: Christ is the fulfilment of the Jewish Law. The repeated ritual of Jewish sacrifice models Christ’s one-for-all sacrifice that opens the way to God permanently.

Gospel Reading          Matthew 25.31 - 46

Jesus speaks about the end of time and the kingly power that will be seen in the coming of the Son of Man. He reveals what the standard of judgement will be for entry into this kingdom – either we did, or did not, care for him in the needy.

6:00pm   Choral Evensong
Readings: Isaiah: 10:33 – 11: 9; John 14: 23 - 29
Hymns:   372, Psalm 46, 690, 682

Prayer for the Week
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

All who have given their lives in the wars of the twentieth century and in more recent conflicts
Civilians of war who have been innocently killed
Bishop Justin Welby as he prepares to take up the post of Archbishop of Canterbury
Barack Obama, as he begins a new term as President of the United States:
Those who work at Leo Pharma UK and other companies/industries within and around Princes Risborough.
Residents of: Northfields Rd (PR), Roundlands and Eastlands (LG)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed: Pam Gordon
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time

Notices

Advent Craft Fair, November 24th 10 am to Noon
Jewellery, Christmas craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle with many good prizes. We'll need helpers to make drinks, and to make/serve cakes. If you can help please let Rosemary (344417) know. Entry £1 to include tea/coffee. Ros Haigh also needs surplus bowls or baskets for bulbs. Telephone 344166 Thank you.

Amersham Millenium Lecture, November 28th
John Bell (of the Iona Community) will speak on “10 Things They Never Told Me about Jesus”. The evening starts at 8 pm and closes at 10pm, includes 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). There are also some application forms on the notice board. James

Town Farm Art Show in Cheddington in aid of IRH
Nine artists showing painting, textiles, ceramics, basketry, woodcraft, woodcarving, sculpture and jewellery in the relaxed setting Christine Bass’ home and garden. Plus milled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake! www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com. Fri 23rd November 2-8pm Sat24th/Sun25th 10 – 5, 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, LU7 0TT. Please park on the High St – Not in Town Farm. Free entry. Donations to Iain Rennie Hospice at Home.

Carol singing in the Market Square, Friday November 30th
This may be very early but traditionally Churches Together in Risborough have helped to start off the celebrations surrounding the switching on of the Christmas lights in Princes Risborough. There is a rehearsal on November 28th at 8 pm at the Oasis centre lounge (Bell Street, Princes Risborough) for those who can make it and the actual events starts on Friday November 30th at 6 pm with the local churches being first on. James

Volunteers Required – St Dunstan’s Leaf Sweep
Saturday Dec 1st from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. We are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. We hope you can make it. James.
P.S. Rosemary (344417) will be supervising the making of the Christingles in the hall on the same morning for the service the next day. If you can help out with this please let her know. More details and timings to follow

Searchlight Theatre Company presents...
The most wonderful time of year’: this show follows the story of a family whose Christmas television is cut short and they are forced to entertain themselves. How will they survive without voting for their X Factor and Strictly favourites, hearing ‘The Sound of Music’ or looking for sunshine with Morecambe and Wise? Find out as the cast bring together a unique combination of drama and song and recreate some wonderful and classic seasonal moments on stage. The show is being organised by Church Together in Risborough and takes place on Saturday December 1st at 7.30 pm at the Oasis Centre, 9 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DE. Tickets are available on the door for £5 or £15 for families. The show lasts about 90 minutes with an interval.

10 o’clock club helpers required
We have a number of very committed people who help to run our children’s activities on a Sunday morning. They are split into different groups so that on average people help out approximately every six weeks in putting together a programme for the children to enjoy using various resources that are available. With a couple of helpers stepping down we need two or three more people to help out with the club. No skills are required just a willingness to work with young people. If you are interested in helping out, please let James know.

LARGE PRINT AT ST DUNSTAN’S
WE HAVE A SUPPLY OF LARGE PRINT HYMN BOOKS AS WELL AS SERVICE SHEETS FOR THE 10 AM SERVICE. PLEASE ASK A SIDESPERSON IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ONE. We also have a supply of the music for the Addington mass setting. Again please ask a sidesperson if you would like to have a copy.

Stewardship Initiative
Thank you very much for all the responses received so far. These have and will make a big difference to the ongoing life and worship of this church. It’s not too late to return your form whilst recognising there are many other ways in which people serve this Church. James

The community bus needs volunteers
Training Given: contact the co-ordinator on 07941 963097

The Next Few Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sun 11th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Eucharist Joint Service with Owlswick followed by a further act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 12th Nov	2.00pm Visiting bell ringers
Thurs 15th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion Noon Funeral of Pam Gordon 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 18th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 22nd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sat 24th Nov	10.00am Advent Craft Fair (see notices)
Sun 25th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Confirmation Service, St. Mary’s Princes Risborough
Mon 26th Nov	8.00pm PCC Meeting (church hall)
Thurs 29th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 30th Nov	6.00pm Carol singing in the market square (see notices)
Sat 1st Dec	9.30am Churchyard working party (see notices) 7.30pm Searchlight Theatre Company (see notices)
Sun 2nd Dec	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, St. Mary’s Princes Risborough

Saturday, 3 November 2012

Pew Sheet 4th November 2012

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

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

Sunday 4th Nov 2012

22nd Sunday after Trinity

The Israelites, freed from Egypt, guided through the desert and waiting at Mount Sinai, received the commandment to love God above all else. Together, before we turn to Advent, let’s allow ourselves to receive that reminder again, and worship as the beloved of God.

8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptisms of Liam and Ava Bell, Stevie Webster and Emily Ludgate

Hymns: 108; Father Abraham had many sons (see back); 411; 47, 387, 166, 856, 305

First Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9
The old covenant was given as commandment to be taught and observed, known in signs, symbols and conversation.

Gospel Reading: Mark 12: 28 -34
Our part in God’s covenant relationship is for us to love God wholly, and then to be that love for others where we are.

3:00pm Time To Remember (A service of thanksgiving and remembrance for those we love)

Prayer for the Week

God of glory, touch our lips with the fire of your Spirit, that we with all creation may rejoice to sing your praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

the men, women and children who have been tragically killed by the effects of Hurricane Sandy
Those being baptised today and others being confirmed later this month
Adult Education Programmes and the University of the Third Age.
Residents of: Market Square(PR), Main Road and New Road (LG)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed: Edith Cave, Dave Wheeler
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
- Trevor Telfer, Eileen Illman, Royston Gay, Vi Broderick

Notices

‘Open House’ at The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monday November 5th at 8 pm
This informal group proves a space to encourage people in their faith through friendship and looking at topical issues. A short DVD is shown at the beginning of the evening to start the discussions off. No need to book, please just turn up or contact James for further details.

Newsletter Closing Date 10th Nov
The next edition is due out on 2nd Dec. As usual, emails or hard copy to John McKay john@jamckay@demon.co.uk and/or David Kemp david.kemp@windleshaw.co.uk

Advent Craft Fair, November 24th 10 am to Noon
Jewellery, Christmas craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle with many good prizes. We'll need helpers to make drinks, and to make/serve cakes. If you can help please let Rosemary (344417) know. Entry £1 to include tea/coffee.

Surplus bowls or baskets for bulbs
Ros Haigh would be able to put them to very good use for the Advent Fair on Saturday November 24th. Telephone 344166 Thank you.

Amersham Millenium Lecture, November 28th
John Bell (of the Iona Community) will speak on “10 Things They Never Told Me about Jesus”. The evening starts at 8 pm and closes at 10pm, includes 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). There are also some application forms on the notice board. James

Volunteers Required – St Dunstan’s Leaf Sweep and Maintenance
Saturday Dec 1st from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. We are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. We hope you can make it. James.

10 o’clock club helpers required
We have a number of very committed people who help to run our children’s activities on a Sunday morning. They are split into different groups so that on average people help out approximately every six weeks in putting together a programme for the children to enjoy using various resources that are available. With a couple of helpers stepping down we need two or three more people to help out with the club. No skills are required just a willingness to work with young people. If you are interested in helping out, please let James know.

Harvest Thanksgiving
I have received a nice thank you letter from the Whitechapel Mission for the donations that were sent totalling £536.90. This will help greatly in the mission’s work of supporting people who are homeless. I have also put in the porch a certificate of recognition for the generous gift of Harvest goods and a copy of their autumn newsletter. On behalf of the Whitechapel Mission may I thank you for all your support for this charity. James

Stewardship Initiative
If for any reason you do not receive a letter please accept my apologies and take a spare one from the box on the table towards the back of the church. James

Monks Monkeys – Piano/Keyboard Player required
Monks Monkeys meets each Thursday in the church hall during term time from 2.00 to 3.00pm for pre-school age children and their parents/carers. If you are interested in helping out (or know of anyone who might) please let James know.

Health and Safety Officer
To ensure that the church building and churchyard is kept well maintained for everyone to enjoy we need to appoint someone who will ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place. If you are interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James. In the meantime if you see something that is an obvious hazard please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

Event team leader
Rosemary will be stepping down at the end of the year from this position. Currently there are five other members of the team. We need to find someone who is willing to oversee this team so that we continue to put on our varied programme of activities which includes concerts, visits, the fete etc. If you are interested in finding out more please speak with James.

The community bus needs volunteers
Training Given: contact the co-ordinator on 07941 963097

The Next Couple of Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sun 4th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All age Family Eucharist and baptism 3.00pm Time to Remember
Mon 5th Nov	8.00pm “Open House” group at the Rectory (see notices)
Thurs 8th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Meeting Jamie Carter “Queen Mary”
Sun 11th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Eucharist Joint Service with Owlswick followed by a further act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 12th Nov	2.00pm Visiting bell ringers
Thurs 15th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 18th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 22nd Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 24th Nov	10.00am Advent Craft Fair
Sunday 25th Nov	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm Confirmation Service, St. Mary’s Princes Risborough

Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
I´m one of them, and so are you
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm!
Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm!
Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm, right foot!
Father Abraham...
So let’s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm, right foot. Left foot!
Father Abraham...
So let’s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head!
Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around!
Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around
Sit down!

Friday, 12 October 2012

Pew Sheet 14th, 21st and 28th October 2012

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

Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

Sunday 14th October 2012

19th Sunday after Trinity

10.00am   Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)

Hymns: 408, 733, 689                Psalm 90: 1-12
Communion: 297, 686, 455

First Reading: Job 42.1-6 & 10-end
Second Reading: Hebrews 7: 23-end
Gospel Reading: Mark 10: 46-end

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion

6:00pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Joshua 5: 13 – 6:20; Matthew 11: 20 - end
Hymns:   691, Psalm 127, 310, 262

Sunday 21th October 2012

20th Sunday after Trinity

When James and John approached Jesus to request the best places in heaven, Jesus told them they did not know what they were asking. As we approach our God today, let us ask God to make clear to us the implication of all our requests.

10.00am Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)
Hymns: 551, 352, 631 Psalm 91: 9 - end
Communion: 168, 165, 938

First Reading: Isaiah: 53: 4 – end
Isaiah describes a suffering and wounded servant, later identified with the person of Jesus.

Second Reading: Hebrews 5: 1-10
The writer of the letter to the Hebrews acknowledges the suffering of Jesus and identifies Jesus as the perfect high priest, offering the sacrifice of himself to achieve eternal salvation for human beings.

Gospel Reading: Mark 10: 35 – 45
To the annoyance of the other disciples, James and John approach Jesus to request the best places in heaven for themselves.

6:00pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Joshua 14: 6-14; Matthew 12:1-21
Hymns: 115, Psalm 141, 169, 447

Prayer for the Week

Most glorious God, in Jesus you show us that your will is to save. Grant to us your people the boldness to desire a place in your kingdom, the courage to drink the cup of suffering, and the grace to find in service the glory you promise. 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.

Sunday 28th October 2012

21st Sunday after Trinity
Simon and Jude, Apostles

We gather together to worship God and meet with the risen Jesus through word, sacrament and in each other.

10.00am Parish Eucharist (Addington Setting)

Hymns: 97, 114, 756 Psalm 119; 89 - 96

Communion: 543, 615, 945

First Reading: Isaiah: 28: 14- 16

Second Reading: Ephesians 2: 19 - end

Gospel Reading: John 15: 17 - end

3:00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong

Readings: Jeremiah 3: 11 – 18; Jude 1-4, 17 - end
Hymns: 337, Psalm 119:9-16, 391, 456, 244

Prayer for the Week

Almighty God, who built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone: so join us together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Those being confirmed or baptised in the coming weeks
victims of abuse – sexual, emotional and mental – and that they may receive God’s healing
peace and stability in the Middle East; that those in positions of power – political, military or economic – show integrity, fairness and compassion
Providers of school dinners and food for our young people.
Water companies, the service they provide all of us in this most basic resource.
The Princes Risborough Town Council, Community and Residents’ Associations.
Residents of: (14/10) Kingsmead (MR), Centenary Cottages, Chestnut Way (L) Chiltern Close (PR); (21/10) Peters Lane (MR), Forest Close and Gatensbury Place (PR); (28/10) Westfields (MR) Long Hide (PR) , Lower Icknield Way (L)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed:
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
- (14/10) John Miller (21/10) Molly Crockett, Janet Myerson (28/10) Dorothy Lee, Annie Harris, Albert Lee

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

October Fellowship Walk – Change of Date
The walk will now take place on 30th Oct (Not 23rd)

Hody’s Charity: Grant for local students/apprentices
This grant is for students in Further or Higher Education or for apprentices who live in the parishes of St Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough or St Peter’s, Owlswick or who are on the electoral roll. Please phone Rosemary for further details (344417).

Stewardship Initiative
If for any reason you did not receive a letter please accept my apologies and take a spare one from the box on the table towards the back of the church. James

Harvest Thanksgiving
Thank you to everyone who made the Harvest Festivals at St. Peter’s and St. Dunstan’s so successful. The flowers and decorations looked fantastic, both services were very well attended, the harvest lunch was enjoyed by over fifty people and over £500 and numerous goods have been sent off to the Whitechapel Mission for its work with homeless people.

Health and Safety Officer
To ensure that the church building and churchyard is kept well maintained for everyone to enjoy we need to appoint someone who will ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place. If you are interested in finding out more about this role please speak with James. In the meantime if you see something that is an obvious hazard please let James, Sue or Rosemary know.

Event team leader
Rosemary will be stepping down at the end of the year from this position. Currently there are five other members of the team. We need to find someone who is willing to oversee this team so that we continue to put on our varied programme of activities which includes concerts, visits, the fete etc. If you are interested in finding out more please speak with James.

Stock up on your Christmas & General Greeting Cards
Leaflets to order these will be given out on October 14th with spares at the back of the church. The order form needs to be returned by October 28th to Sue Ingram, 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9DT (275287) with a cheque (payable to PCC Monks Risborough) or cash in-person. 30% of any purchase will be donated to this church.

Volunteers Required - St. Dunstan’s churchyard leaf sweep and maintenance
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 3rd and Saturday December 1st we are looking to clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard and to carry out some general tasks such as pruning trees and maintaining paths. We can provide some tools but if you can bring any yourself that would be extremely helpful. We hope you can make it. James

The Next Couple of Weeks

Morning Prayer will resume on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s from Wednesday October 31st

Sun 14th Oct	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 18th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 20th Oct	2.30pm Visiting bell ringers
Sun 21st Oct	10.00am Parish Eucharist with Rev Kevan Royle 6.00pm Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman
Mon Oct 22nd	8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting in the church hall
Thurs 25th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sun 28th Oct	10.00am Parish Eucharist with Canon Rev. Rob Brown 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong with Rev. Ivor Cornish
Tue 30th Oct	9.15am Fellowship Walk – from the lay-by
Thurs 1st Nov	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion
Fri 2nd Nov	Noon Wedding
Sat 3rd Nov	9.30am Churchyard leaf sweep and tidy up (see notices)
Sun 4th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All age Family Eucharist and Baptisms 3.00pm Time to Remember service
Mon 8th Nov	8 pm ‘Open House’ group at the Rectory
Thurs 8th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Meeting Jamie Carter “Queen Mary”
Sun 11th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Eucharist Joint Service with Owlswick followed by a further Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial 6.00pm Choral Evensong

Friday, 5 October 2012

Pew Sheet 7th October 2012

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

The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.

Sunday 7th October 2012

18th Sunday after Trinity
Harvest Festival

Our Lord Jesus Christ is crowned with glory and honour and he call us his brothers and sisters. He is with us now as we meet to praise God who created all things and who loves us beyond our understanding.

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

11.00am All Age Family Service without Communion

Hymns: 719, 559, 558, 825, 900, 332
Anthem: The heavens sing praises to God

First Reading: Joel 2 21-27
Although most of this prophetic writing is of doom and ruin, the poetry also has its inspiring affirmation of God’s love, to be shown in abundant harvests that produce more than enough for all

Gospel Matthew: 6:25- 33
Jesus pronounces the natural world to be full of wonder, full of food and drink for its creatures and splendid to look at. We should praise God for his bounty, and try to set aside worries about our future.

6:00pm Choral Evensong
Readings: Job 28: 1- 11, 2 Timothy 2: 1-7
Hymns: 184, Psalm 126, 350, 232

Prayer for the Week

Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Peace for the people of Syria and for greater stability in the Middle East
For all children and adults who are ‘missing’ and for those who work to find their whereabouts
the work being carried out by the Church, charities, governments and individuals to end poverty
All who package and safely contain our foodstuffs that they reach us uncontaminated.
The Parish Council of Bledlow, Saunderton and Bledlow Ridge.
Residents of: Chestnut Close (MR) Bell Land and Bell Street (PR)
Those in need who are known in our parish:
and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
The recently departed:
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:
- Ken Bradshaw, Ivy Davies, Joan Randall, Neil Radford

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Iain Rennie Hospice at Home Offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes

Notices

Hody’s Charity: Grant for local students/apprentices
This was founded by a rector of St Dunstan’s Church in 1706 and added to by his successor Dr Quarles. It approves grants for students in Further or Higher Education or for apprentices who live in the parishes of St Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough or St Peter’s, Owlswick or who are on the electoral role. Applicants must by under 21 year old at the time their first application and not more than 25 year old. You are allowed to apply for a grant three times. This is the time of year for applications. Please phone Rosemary on 344417 if you think you are eligible.

The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning – Thanks
Thank you to all those who so generously supported and donated to my coffee morning. We raised the fantastic amount of £285.00 which I have sent off to Macmillan Cancer Support. THANK YOU. June Timms

Small group BIG QUESTIONS
Taking place each Friday and running weekly up to October 12th, EVERYONE is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane, Monks Risborough from 10.00 to 11.30 to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity. Come with your doubts, your hopes and your questions. As part of an informal group we aim to answer those questions that we all struggle with from time to time. Each week will start with some refreshments followed by a DVD to stimulate discussion and a time for people to listen, ask questions and share their thoughts. Topics will include ‘Does God heal today’ and ‘what about the Church’. James

Stewardship Initiative
Despite the generosity of individuals in giving their time and money for the work of the church, and the holding of successful fund raising events such as the fete, the church is currently running at a loss. For example it costs about £200 per day to run St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s and in 2013 it is expected that at least an extra £20,000 will be required to repair the fabric of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s and to extend the churchyard. A letter was handed/posted out last week explaining the situation in more detail and how you can help. If for any reason you do not receive a letter please accept my apologies and take a spare one from the box on the table towards the back of the church. Can I stress that in all of this there is no need to panic, but that we do need think carefully about the giving of our time, money and skills to ensure that we sustain the vibrant Christian community that exists in the parish. James

Monks Monkeys – Piano/Keyboard Player required
Monks Monkeys meets each Thursday in the church hall during term time from 2.00 to 3.00pm for pre-school age children and their parents/carers. Whilst we can use CDs to sing songs it would be great to have ‘live’ music. We sing a mixture of Christian songs and nursery rhymes e.g. ‘My God is so big’ and ‘the wheels of the bus go round and round!’ If you are interested in helping out (or know of anyone who might) please let James know.

St. Dunstan’s Fellowship
All meetings start at 8.00pm in the Church Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month unless otherwise stated. Husbands and friends are very welcome to these meetings. “Knit-ins” take place in the church hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00 pm. There is also a series of short walks that take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month starting in the lay-by at 9.15am. For more details please speak with Janet Griffin (274235)

Peter Woodward-Court’s trip to Ghana
In this month’s newsletter there is a summary of Peter’s fascinating and moving visit to Ghana as part of his training to be a doctor. If you would like further information about his trip together with some photographs please take one of the reports from the table near the south door.

Pewsheet for October 14th/21st/28th
Please note that the next edition of the pew sheet will cover three weeks. Space may therefore be limited and notices should be submitted earlier than usual.

A message from Rev. Denise Critchell (Lacey Green)
I have met so many of you in the streets and you have expressed your love, concern and told me of your prayers. A humbly felt and great big thank you to you all for holding Norman and I in prayer over these past difficult months. The Lord is great................He has been answering your prayers and we are glad and thankful to Him.

Fundraising Opportunity
We are taking advantage of a fundraising initiative with Phoenix Trading. This is your opportunity to stock up on Christmas and general greetings cards, whilst also raising much needed funds for St Dunstan's - 30% of any purchase will be donated to this church. Look out for the leaflets at the back of the church over the coming weeks. Any queries to Sue PR 275287

The Next Couple of Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sun 7th Oct Harvest	8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am All Age Family Service without Communion followed by Harvest Festival Lunch 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 8th Oct	9.30am MR School Harvest Service
Thurs 11th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Evening; "Music from around the World" (see notices)
Fri 12th Oct	10.00am Small group BIG QUESTIONS (see notices)
Sun 14th Oct	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Thurs 18th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pn Monks Monkeys
Sat 20th Oct	2.30pm Visiting bell ringers
Sun 21st Oct	10.00am Parish Eucharist with Rev Kevan Royle 6.00pm Choral Evensong with Margaret Pitman
Mon Oct 22nd	8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting in the church hall
Thurs 25th Oct	9.30am Holy Communion with Rev. Serena Hutton 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 28th Oct	10.00am Parish Eucharist with Canon Rev. Rob Brown 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong with Re. Ivor Cornish

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Friday, 30 November 2012

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

Sunday 2nd December 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

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The Next Few Weeks

Friday, 23 November 2012

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

Sunday 25th Nov 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

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Saturday, 17 November 2012

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

Sunday 18th Nov 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

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The Next Few Weeks

Saturday, 10 November 2012

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

Sunday 11th Nov 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next Few Weeks

Saturday, 3 November 2012

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

Sunday 4th Nov 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next Couple of Weeks

Friday, 12 October 2012

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

Sunday 14th October 2012

Sunday 21th October 2012

Sunday 28th October 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next Couple of Weeks

Friday, 5 October 2012

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

Sunday 7th October 2012

Your prayers are asked this week for:

Notices

The Next Couple of Weeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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