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May 2017 www.stmaryswexham.co.uk

Parish News

Ascension Day—25th May

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PRIEST IN CHARGE: The Rev’d Mary Kent The Rectory, 7 Grangewood, Wexham, SL3 6LP 01753 523852 Licensed Lay Minister: Mr E Kent 01753 523852 Churchwarden: Mrs S Edwards, 2 Church Grove, Wexham, Slough, SL3 6LF 01753 527410 PCC Treasurer: Mr B Edwards 01753 527410 PCC Secretaries: Mrs C Elderfield; Mrs Y Hickman Parish Magazine Editorial Team: Mr E Kent The Rectory, 7 Grangewood, Wexham, Slough, SL3 6LP, 01753 523852 ted123kent@gmail.com; Mrs S Edwards 01753 527410 susan.edwards57@btinternet.com; Mrs P Anderson 01753 533387;

NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00 am—Holy Communion - Common Worship Traditional Language (said) 10.00 am— Parish Communion - Common Worship Contemporary Language All Age Parish Communion—First Sunday in each month 4.00 pm— Occasional Service of Evening Prayer

YOUNG CHURCH AND CRECHE: 10.00 am in the Church Hall Leader: Mrs S Horth 01753 551511 DIRECT GIVING: If you would like information on our Direct Giving scheme, or Gift Aid, please contact Mr B Edwards 01753 527410 CHURCH FLOWERS: For Wedding flowers and arrangements for special occasions, please contact Mrs J Boot 01753 520296

ORGANISATIONS

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP meets for a meal and discussion on the last Thursday in each month. Contact Paul Horth—paulhorth@virginmedia.com MONDAY CLUB for elderly people Mondays 2p.m.to 4 p.m. Contact Mrs C Callaway 01753 731798 BINGO CLUB: Mondays at 8.00 pm Contacts: Mrs L Shelley 01753 771834 Mrs C Donaldson 01753 712974 TIDDLERS TODDLER GROUP: Thursdays 10.00 am - 12 Noon Leader: Mrs L Galvin 01753 518066 BROWNIE GUIDES: Thursdays 6.15 pm - 7.45 pm Leader: Mrs B Neame 01753 733911 FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S: Contacts: Mrs L Shelley 01753 771834 Mrs C Donaldson 01753 712974

LOCAL CONTACTS:

WEXHAM COURT PARISH COUNCIL: (Slough, Berks, part of St Mary’s Parish) General Enquiries: Cllr Sandra Malik 07816 006824 Parish Hall booking Clerk: Mrs Lynne Cresdee 01753 574945 WEXHAM PARISH COUNCIL: (Wexham and George Green, Bucks, part of St Mary’s Parish) Clerk to the Council: Mrs Angela Galvin 01753 644887 WEXHAM, BUCKS, RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION: Chairman: Mr G Spring, 4 Brookside, George Green 01753 536977 GEORGE GREEN WI: Contact : Mrs J Boot 01753 520296 ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL - 01753 693461 www.stmaryswexham.co.uk

St Mary’s is an Anglican parish church which seeks to proclaim the Christian faith by sharing the love of Christ with those who enter its buildings and with all who live within the communities of Wexham and George Green .

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SUNDAY, 7TH—The Fourth of Easter 8.00 am Holy Communion

10.00 am Parish Communion with Young Church

Wednesday, 10th 7 pm Holy Communion at The Pines

SUNDAY, 14TH—The Fifth of Easter

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Communion

10.00 am Young Church in the Hall

Tuesday, 16th 8.00 pm PCC Meeting in the Hall Thursday, 18th 10.30 am Toddler Group Service

SUNDAY, 21ST—The Sixth of Easter

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Communion

10.00 am Young Church in the Hall

Wednesday, 24th 10.30 am Morning Praise at The Pines

THURSDAY 25TH—Ascension Day 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm Holy Communion

SUNDAY, 28TH— The Seventh of Easter

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Communion

10.00 am Young Church in the Hall 4.00 pm Evening Worship

Wednesday, 31st - Home Communions

We welcome into the Family of God those who were recently baptised: Aria Rose Merreywether - 1st April

Rebecca Heather Hutchinson—Easter Day

We commend to God in the resurrection faith those whose funerals have recently taken place:

Elisabeth Ellis - 30th March

Margaret Roberta “Bobbie” Peters - 5th April

THY KINGDOM COME Burnham and Slough Deanery Prayer Walk

From Thursday, 1st June to Pentecost Sunday, 4th June, our Area Dean, Revd Rod Cosh, will be walking through the deanery. His walk starts at St Thomas’ Colnbrook and ends at St Paul’s, Slough, taking in every parish over the four days. There will be a list of his visits in the Church Hall, and you are welcome to join him at any time.

On Saturday, 3rd June, he begins his walk at Hedgerley, reaching us at Wexham at 10.30 am, when we hope to give him a warm welcome.

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From the Rectory:

Christ is Risen!

This has been the Easter Greeting of the Christian Church

over

centuries. Christ is Risen! I am reminded of the celebrations

of my Greek Orthodox friends in Coventry who pour out of the

Church at midnight on Easter Eve, lighting Easter candles,

proclaiming the Resurrection both in words and in sound by

letting off noisy fireworks. Then the faithful return to the church for the rest of

the service while many of the younger generation stay outside and party.

Whatever your own celebrations, or not, Easter Greetings to you all!

The message of the cross is as relevant now as in that time of Roman con-

quest long ago. In the end power and political manoevring cannot conquer the

fundamental truths of God; of truth and love and justice as demonstrated in the

life, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ is Ris-

en – and whatever the problems of our own generations

here is the hope towards which we can live and work.

Over centuries millions have dedicated their lives to fol-

lowing that same Jesus Christ and have committing them-

selves to that same Christian faith which overcame the

might of the Roman Empire, not by force but by turning

hearts and minds and actions towards God.

The Church now moves in to the Easter season which lasts for 50 days – nev-

er let it be said that we don’t celebrate thoroughly! So from now until Pente-

cost we continue to rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and to explore

the implications of this unique event for the Church and for the world. Even

the weather often seems to rejoice with us as we see the spring flowers and

warmer days.

This year it has been a tough winter with a lot of illness, and sadness at the

loss of friends who have been longstanding members of the Wexham commu-

nity. We miss them but can take comfort that eternal life, life in relationship

with God through Jesus Christ, means that for us also death is not the end.

Our lives with Him are enduring and eternal. The sunny days help us to shake

off depression and enjoy the gift of life so may I encourage you to make the

most of them.

With my love and prayers

Mary

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7th May This Sunday is Parish Communion with Young Church so we will all be in Church together. 14th May Today is about 'Mansions' and we will talking about what we think heaven is like. We will be doing some painting and playing Pin the Jewels on the Walls of Heaven. 21st May This Sunday Ted will be leading, so come and find out what fun and activities he has in store for you. 28th May We will be having some fun this Sunday working as a team together. We will be doing some cooking and playing some games - Back to Back and Putting the banana back together!

Here’s some of the things we’ve done previously

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WORDSEARCH

What it says...

On Sunday after church, a mother asked her very young daughter what the lesson in Sunday

School had been about. Her daughter answered, ‘Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt.’

Needless to say, her mother was mystified. A few days later she ran into the teacher in town, and

asked for details. The teacher smiled. ‘It was: “Be not afraid, your comforter is coming.”’

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April was a very busy month at St Mary’s……………. We began the month (April Fools’ Day) with a Saturday Spring Clean before the start of

Passiontide.

On Sunday, 2nd

April, we celebrated the baptism of Aria Rose Merreywether, together

with her parents Michelle and Stefan and big sister Ava-Mae, plus their friends and fami-

ly.

The next week the Churchyard clear-up team were in action, so that the Church and

Churchyard were looking at their best in preparation for Easter.

On Palm Sunday, the 10 o’clock Parish Communion began as usual in the Church and

ended with the congregation carrying palms and palm crosses to finish the Service out-

side the Church Hall.

During Holy Week, we shared the lovely quiet Evening Service of Compline, before the

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, which included washing of feet. The Altar was

then stripped of all decoration and an hour’s vigil began.

At 2 pm on Good Friday, there was a Service of Tenebrae, marking Jesus’ last hour on

the cross, with readings, hymns and quiet reflection.

The Saturday before Easter was a day of thoughtful prepara-

tion for young and old. Our Area Dean, Rod Cosh led a group

of adults in a short meditation, whilst the youngsters were pre-

paring Easter Gardens, flower posies and colouring in the Sta-

tions of the Cross. Over in the church, others were arranging

flowers and preparing the church. Hot Cross buns and drinks

were on offer and the whole atmosphere was one of thoughtful

preparation for Easter Day.

On Easter morning, the sun shone on the beautiful churchyard and through into the

church, as the 8 am worshippers arrived.

At 10 o’clock the church was full, with our usual congregation plus extra visitors who had

come for the baptism of Rebecca Hutchinson.

Then followed a great celebration for all, organised

by Sharon and Andy Hutchinson.

April was certainly a busy month. Sometimes it

was joyful, sometimes challenging, but very worth-

while.

Thank you to all those who led us in our worship

and preparations. No wonder Vicars and Rectors

take a little time off after Easter.

S.U.E.

The Easter Garden outside the church decorated by the children

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On Saturday morning, 6th May, from 10.00 am, we have another

Churchyard Gardening Session. All are welcome. Just come along

with or without gardening tools. It is a great way to make friends,

and get a bit of fresh air and exercise after the long Winter. Jam

doughnuts and biscuits are usually on offer as well as tea, coffee

and squash.

On the afternoon of 6th May, there is another Litter-Pick at

George Green. Meet at 12 Noon at the junction of the

A412 and Coronation Avenue. Further details from Wendy Wil-

liams—07823 442406.

(Please put a note in your diaries for the bi-monthly litter picks—

1st July, 2nd September and 4th November.)

The Men’s Fellowship usually meet on the last Thursday in the

month. At the time of going to press, details of their meeting have not

yet been finalised. To find out exact details, please contact Paul

Horth—paulhorth@virginmedia.com.

Bowls is a great sport for young and old—would you like to

know more about our local club?

On Bank Holiday, 29th May, Wexham Bowls Club is holding its annual OPEN DAY. Pop

in any time between 10 am and 2.30 pm. Just bring a pair of flat shoes or trainers. The

coaching team will be on hand to help you get started and you never know—you might

get hooked on the sport!!!!

Tea, coffee, or drinks from the bar will be available.

Last month, during the Spring Clean of the Church, Brian Ed-wards was set the task of tidying the storage chest in the porch entrance. As he cleared through the clutter, he came to what he thought was an earth floor, but under this he found what looks like a brick path. Was this the original path to the church, laid out before the Victorians built the porch???

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Saturday, 20th May 2017

7.30 for 7.45 start

St Andrew’s Church Hall

Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, SL2 4LN

Teams of 6—8

Tickets £10 per person includes a light supper*

To enter a team contact telephone 01753 550303

Or email events@slough.foodbank.org.uk

Bookings should be made ASAP and payment made by7 Mon 15th May for catering.

Cheques payable to Slough foodbank may be posted: PO Box 4703 Slough SL1

0ZL

Please advise any allergies or special dietary requirements.

*Chickpea Curry and Rice or Tuna Pasta Bake

Deadline for cashing in your old £1 coins

Dig into the pockets of your coats, rummage down the backs of your chairs and couch,

empty your piggy bank, look in your car – do whatever it takes, but FIND all those old £1

coins that may lurk around your house – before it is too late.

For this autumn, the little round £1 we have known since 1983 will become worthless.

The Treasury has just brought out a new 12-sided £1 coin. The change to the new silver

and gold dodecagon is the largest to affect the UK’s currency since 1998, when the old

50p coin was abandoned for a smaller, shiner version.

The face side of the new £1 coin features the Queen, while the tail side features four em-

blems: the English rose, the leek for Wales, the Scottish thistle and the shamrock for

Northern Ireland – all emerging from a single stem within a crown.

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The first quarter of this 2017 year has resulted in the budget tar-get income being exceeded by £673, and this was due to higher receipts from Donations for Hall Use and Fees from Funerals/Monuments. The Budget had included a 2016 Parish Share Re-bate of £600, but this will not be forthcoming due to rearrange-ment of the 2017’s Parish Share. Actual Expenditure for the same period was equal to the budget. It has been neces-sary to keep control on all expenditure in a measured way. During this quarter, St Mary’s Church and all the other churches in the Deanery, needed to pay an extra £150 each towards an offset of a shortfall in 2017’s Parish Share to the Diocese.

Brian Edwards, Treasurer

Now Samson, incredibly strong

Cos his hair was incredibly long!

He could tie knots in iron

And wrestle a lion

But his choice of a woman was wrong.

For the woman he chose, named ‘Delilah’

Was a charming, enticing, young smiler

She wheedled and wormed

She seductively squirmed

Delilah, the lethal beguiler!

Her charms they were deadly and sure

Till his secret was secret no more

While he was asleep

The scissors bit deep

And his hair fell in heaps on the floor.

Take heed, if the love bug has bitten

And with some sweet other you’re smitten

Like Samson, beware

That you don’t lose your hair

And end up as weak as a kitten!

By Nigel Beeton

Samson and Delilah

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Stoke Poges, Wexham & Fulmer Horticultural Society – update from Ruth Rooley

The pleasure of Gardening and growing your own plants.

Experienced or novice there is something very satisfying about growing and nurturing plants in a garden or an allotment, in a win-dow box or in a pot on a patio. Whatever you are growing this year please take a look at what you have in the week before the Annual Show and consider entering one of the classes.

New website

The Society has a much improved website www.hortsoc.org

Please log on and let us have your comments and feedback.

Annual Plant Sale

Thank you to all those who supported and helped at the Plant Sale, on Saturday 22 April, donating plants and homemade cakes, and coming to buy. The money raised goes towards the cost of the huge marquee for the Annual Show.

Annual Show, Saturday 29 July, in the grounds of The Stoke Poges School, Rogers Lane

The gates open at 12.30 pm ; the Marquee opens about 1.30 pm after the judging of the exhibits. There is free parking in the adjacent Recreation Ground, off Bells Hill.

Entry is £3.00 for adults, £2.00 concessions, free entry for children. Members free on production of their membership card.

There are competitions for best plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables, flower ar-ranging, wine and beer, photographs, cookery, arts and crafts for both adults and children. We encourage you, your children and friends to enter the many and varied competition classes. There are a wide variety of junior classes, such as a miniature garden, a scarecrow, flowers, baking biscuits or fairy cakes, a decorated plate.

The Show Schedule with full details and entry forms will be available in May on line www.hortsoc.org or from Pat Rofe on 01753 662695. Other attractions include a Brass Band, Plant Sales and Garden Equipment, Classic Car Display, a Coconut Shy, Raffle and Tombola, Stalls, Tea Tent, Beer Tent, Lunches and Barbeque, and for children a Bouncy Castle, Face Painting and Ice Cream.

This is a unique and popular event for all the family. People from a wide area at-tend each year. Help is needed to prepare and put the Show on; we would welcome volunteers who would be willing to give some of their time assisting the hardworking show team. If you would like to help, please get in touch with Gaby Battrick on 01753 663522 or Jon Homan on 01753 662166

Membership

Membership at £7 for an individual or £10 for two people living at the same address is a bargain; particularly as members have free entry to the Show, Lecture Evenings and other events. You can apply for membership by contacting a member of the Committee or via our website www.hortsoc.org

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CROSSWORD

Across

1 Infant (Luke 2:12) (4)

3 Luis must (anag.) (8)

8 What Jesus called the devil (John 8:44) (4)

9 ‘My God, my God, why have you — me?’ (Matthew 27:46) (8)

11 Anglican form of church government (10)

14 ‘Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like — ’ (Isaiah 40:31) (6)

15 Ministers of religion (6)

17 Make stronger (1 Thessalonians 3:13) (10)

20 Devoutness (1 Timothy 2:2) (8)

21 The father of Jesse (Ruth 4:22) (4)

22 Pool where Jesus healed a man who had been an invalid for 38 years (John 5:2) (8)

23 ‘[Jesus] said to them, “ — here and keep watch”’ (Mark 14:34) (4)

Down

1 Follower of Christ (Acts 16:1) (8)

2 One of the punishments endured by Paul (2 Corinthians 6:5) (8)

4 Soldiers (Exodus 14:9) (6)

5 Scholarly study of melody, harmony and rhythm (10)

6 ‘I am God, and there is none — me’ (Isaiah 46:9) (4)

7 ‘And how can they preach unless they are — ?’ (Romans 10:15) (4)

10 Favourable reception (1 Timothy 1:15) (10)

12 Hip orbit (anag.) (8)

13 End of life (Isaiah 22:14) (5,3)

16 ‘About midnight the sailors — they were approaching land’ (Acts 27:27) (6)

18 He married Jezebel (1 Kings 16:30–31) (4)

19 ‘According to your great compassion — out my transgressions’ (Psalm 51:1) (4)

Answers on Page 17

Sedative: The church pew-sheet reported: Barbara remains in the hospital and welcomes your visits.

She is also having trouble sleeping, and requests a CD of the minister’s sermons.

Items on this page from the Parish Pump

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On Wednesday, 3rd May, the new Bishop of Oxford—The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, is visiting our Deanery. It’s going to be a really busy day for him, as he travels around the parishes. The final event in his visit will be at 7.30 pm, at St Mary’s, Slough, to which we are all invited.

Remembering Roberta “Bobbie” Peters

On Wednesday, 5th April, the funeral of Bobbie Peters, aged 93, took place

at Slough Crematorium. It was a celebration and tribute to her life spent

abroad, accompanying her husband Harry “Pete” stationed in countries

abroad, finally settling in Shaggy Calf Lane in Slough.

She and Pete worshipped regularly at St Mary’s and were for many years invaluable

members of the magazine production team. Bobbie’s Son remembers delivering cop-

ies around the parish as a youngster.

Bobbie’s gentleness and profound Christian faith impressed all who knew her, particu-

larly as her illness took hold.

We too, in the magazine production team, remember her with thanks and great affec-

tion.

May she rest in peace.

S.U.E.

He walked on water, stilled the storm,

Wherever He went the blessings came

He touched the leper, brought sight to the

blind,

Whoever He met was never the same.

His teaching had never been heard before,

He spoke as one with authority,

They listened enrapt to His every word,

He was not like the scribes or the Phari-

sees.

He healed on the Sabbath; it upset them all

And then He said the unthinkable thing,

They could hardly believe their ears when

He said

‘I am the I Am and can forgive man’s sin’.

Enough was enough, they plotted His

death,

‘This blasphemous talk must end’ they

said,

‘Crucify Him and that is the end’,

But He proved them all wrong – and He

rose from the dead.

By Megan Carter

The I AM

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'Teach us to Pray' A morning to explore how we get into prayer - and persevere. It will include space

to pray and opportunity to share

Led by: Alison Hassall LLM,

Eton, Eton Wick, and Boveney and Dorney

Wednesday May 24th

10.30a.m. To 1.00p.m.

Please book before May 17th Jo Saunders 01628 663302 josau@btinternet.com

Free From: Free For A morning of discussion, stories and creativity, to reflect on freedom to work alongside God in the world. Freedom is a recurring theme in the Bible, the story of God's people. General Synod's recent report “ Setting God's People Free” ex-plored ways forward for lay discipleship and ministry in the Church. We'll ex-plore together what it means to be Free From things that bind us, so we may be Free For partnership with God in the world.

Led by: The Revd Gill Lovell

Parish Development Adviser

Archdeaconry of Buckingham

Thursday June 8th

10a.m. To 1p.m.

Please book before May 31st : Jo Saunders 01628 663302

josau@btinternet.com

A place of quiet, to refresh the Spirit,

grow in prayer, explore spirituality

at St Anne’s, Dropmore

Boveney Wood Lane, Littleworth Common,Burnham, SL1 8PF

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Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement, which invites Christians around the world to pray be-tween Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus Christ.

What started out as an invitation from the Archbish-ops’ of Canterbury and York in 2016 to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumen-ical call to prayer.

The hope is that:

• people will commit to pray with God’s world-wide family - as a church, individually or as a family;

• churches will hold prayer events, such as 24-7 prayer, prayer stations and prayer walks, across the UK and in other parts of the world;

• people will be empowered through prayer by the Holy Spirit, finding new confidence to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Prayer events of all shapes and sizes will take place across the 10 days, including 24-7 prayer rooms, prayer days, prayer walks and half nights of prayer. Cathedrals, churches and other venues will host Beacon Events, gathering people across towns and cities to worship and to pray for the empowering of the Holy Spirit for effective witness.

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses …to the ends of the earth. When he had said this…he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight…Then they returned to Jerusalem … and were constantly devoting themselves to prayer… When the day of Pentecost had come they were all together in one place... All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit... and that day about three thousand persons were added." Acts 1,2 “In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities."

Archbishop Justin Welby

In the Deanery of Burnham and Slough, our Area Dean, the Revd Rod Cosh will be embarking on a Prayer Walk, covering the whole Deanery between 1st June and Pentecost Sunday, 4th June.

On Saturday, 3rd June, he begins his day at Hedgerley, then on to St Andrew’s and

St Giles, Stoke Poges. He hopes to reach St Mary’s, Wexham at 10.30 am, as

we ourselves prepare the Church for Pentecost Sunday. After visiting us, he moves on to Iver Heath and Iver, with his final parish that day to the churches of Langley Marish.

You can join him in his walk at any time and it would be especially good to give him a warm welcome to St Mary’s, and some of us to escort him on his way to Iver Heath.

Sue Edwards.

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Here’s a Saint that I would really have liked to meet. He could have helped me deal

with the chaos that usually surrounds me. This article is from the Parish Pump.

S.U.E.

9th May: Pachomius - the patron saint of administrators

Have you ever worked for a disorganised organisation? You know the scene: your

boss lives in a mild panic, your goals and deadlines keep being changed, your col-

leagues whisper darkly in corners, emails contradict each other, meetings lead to

more confusion... and you go home each night with a headache.

And so it is that Pachomius should be the patron saint of administrators everywhere.

For back in the 4th century, without a computer or even a mobile he managed to run

eleven separate monasteries like clockwork.

Pachomius was born into a pagan family in Upper Egypt at the end of the third cen-

tury, and as a youth conscripted into the army. On his release in 313 he became

two things: a Christian and a hermit (probably craved some peace and quiet!). But

Pachomius was no loner, and when other monks gradually sought him out, he did

with them what he did best: he organised them. By 320 he had founded his first

monastery.

Pachomius seems to have had exceptional powers of administration, no doubt per-

fected by his years of disciplined army life. By the time of his death in 346, he pre-

sided over nine large monasteries for men and two for woman. Each monastery was

divided into houses, according to its craft, such as agriculture, tailoring or baking.

Pachomius knew how to delegate: each house had its own leader. He knew how to

keep in touch: he held team leaders’ meetings twice a year. Pachomius knew about

supply chains: food and drink never ran out. Pachomius knew about marketing: he

found buyers for their produce in Alexandria. Pachoimus knew about delivering a

vision: a daily pattern of work and prayer and sleep was set in place to make sure

that the monks and nuns could devote themselves to God for hours each day in

prayer, and in memorising the Psalms and other

Bible passages.

Pachomius knew how to help people get things

done. No wonder his Rule went on to influence

that of Basil and Benedict. Certainly administration

is listed by St Paul as a genuine gift of God, and

prudence and clear forward planning are highly

prized in the Proverbs.

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DEADLINE FOR THE JUNE PARISH MAGAZINE:

Material for June Parish Magazine must be with the Editorial Team by 16th May.

Magazines will be available from Sunday, 28th May.

The PCC and the editorial team reserves the right to edit and shorten submitted material.

Advertisers in the magazine are not necessarily known to the editorial team and the appearance

of an advert does not carry an implied endorsement.

Breakable: There was a very gracious lady who was posting an old family Bible

to her brother in another part of the country... ‘Is there anything breakable in here?’

asked the postal clerk.

‘Only the Ten Commandments,’ answered the lady. From the Parish Pump

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WEXHAM POST OFFICE

&

GENERAL STORES (Now with an off licence)

Tel: 01753 526284

Wexham Road, SL2 4HE

Near the Hospital Roundabout

Groceries,

Bread, Milk, and

Alcohol.

Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 8.00pm

Saturday - 9.00 am—6.00 pm

Sunday - 10.00 am—4.00 pm

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