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St. Mary the Virgin, Datchet

St. Mary the Virgin, Datchet

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St Mary's is the Anglican Parish Church
serving the Village of Datchet.
It is now part of the benefice of Colnbrook & Datchet.

'Our Vision' going forward fully supports 'Bishop John's Vision' of "Living Faith For The Future".
To keep informed and view the updates as they happen, 'click' on 'Pages & Links'in the right hand column of this Website.

Our Worship includes both traditional liturgies and more informal services.

There is a strong musical tradition and the Church extends a warm welcome to Worshippers & Visitors from all backgrounds.

Children are welcomed to the main Sunday services.
We also have a Creche and a Sunday School.

The Church is open to Visitors at all times possible during daylight hours.
Normally the Church would be locked again at
4.00pm -4.30pm unless an evening Service or Activity is planned.

VICAR: Revd. Peter Wyard.
CURATE: Revd. Martin Davies.
CHURCH WARDENS: John Gregorowski & Helen Jensen.
TREASURER: Ron Piggott.
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Fiona Norton.
ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Andrew Piggott.
YOUTH WORKER: Ian Hart

All enquiries re Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals should go to the Parish Office on 01753 580467. The Office is open Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.15am to 2.15pm.

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Rev. Peter Wyard (Vicar)
The Parish Office,
The Vicarage,
London Road,
Datchet,
Berkshire SL3 9JW
Tel: 01753 580467
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"Fun @ 4"
'Fun @ 4' is a new event launching on Saturday 20th March at 4pm at the back of Church. It is especially for Families with Children aged 4-11, although ALL are welcome to attend of course !!! The more the merrier. For further details see the attachment below.
Saturday 20th March 2010 at 4:00 PM for 1 hour
Palm Sunday
This Service is designed for all the Family, incorporates a procession around the Church Yard (weather permitting) and the distribution of new Palm Crosses.
Sunday 28th March 2010 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Good Friday Children's Service
At 10.30 on 2nd April we will have an activity for Children plus Hot Cross Buns afterwards. It finishes at 11.25am in order that people can join the procession with the Cross through Datchet with members of other Churches, starting at the Baptist Church and ending on The Green at 12 noon.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 10:30 AM for 55 minutes
'Two Hours At The Cross'
St Mary's observations of the solemnity of Good Friday. The Church Choir will augment this Service with contemplative music.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 1:00 PM for 2 hours
Easter Sunday Festival Parish Communion
Come an celebrate Christ's Resurrection with us at this most important Service of our Church Year. We shall begin with the Fire Ceremony in the Church Yard, symbolizing Christ rising from the dead. The Festival Day concludes with an Easter Egg Hunt for the Children.
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
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Sunday

Holy Communion
Said 'Communion Service'(BCP) Held on 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Said 'Matins'. Held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of each month.
Every first and third Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Creche
There is a Creche facility available for Children of 0-3 years. This is at the Vicarage (adjacent to the Church) during each main Sunday Service (excluding Family Service). The Children are returned to Church for Communion & Blessing. For further information contact The Vicarage on 01753 580467.
Three Sundays Per Month every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Parish Communion
Sunday morning worship is at 9.30am on the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of each month and includes communion, a sermon, congregational singing and choral music. On the 3rd Sunday of most months at 09.30am there is normally a special Family Service without communion. 'Family Communion with Baptisms' is held on the 1st Sunday of every Month at the 0930 Service.
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly creche Sunday School Coffee
Sunday School
We meet every Sunday (except when there is a Family Service) in the Church Room in Term Time and half term holidays. Children from ages 3 to 12 years are welcome. For more details contact Sally Nicholls on 01753 542983.
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 40 minutes
Family Service
Once a month the normal morning service is replaced with a more informal Themed Family Service, supported by The Choir and The Datchet St Mary's Music Group. This takes place on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
Joint Sung Eucharist
"Joint Sung Eucharist" will be celebrated at 9.30am on the 4th Sunday of each month with our sister Church of St Thomas' Colnbrook. Normally January, May, July & October will be at Colnbrook. All other months will be at Datchet. (Transport is available to get to either Parish for these Services.)
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Sunday School Coffee
Lunch Clubs
Lunch Club Meetings take place usually once a month on a Sunday. Members of the Church sign up to 'Host' a meal for other members in their home. The Lunches can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose. A 'one pot' meal is perfectly acceptable for example and all proceeds raise much needed money for Church funds. There is a sheet to sign up at the back of church if you wish to attend (or Host). Everyone agrees that they are good fun ! WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO HOST LUNCH CLUBS. IF YOU FEEL YOU MAY BE INTERESTED TO HOST, OR EVEN CO-HOST A LUNCH PLEASE DO GIVE ALYSON EDWARDS A CALL TO FIND OUT WHAT'S INVOLVED. 01753-549574. (edwards@datchet73.freeserve.co.uk)
Once Monthly Sunday at 1:00 PM for 2 hours
Youth Club (14 to 18 Year Olds)
This is a group designed for young people aged from 14 to 18 years. (School Years 10 to 13). They meet every Sunday during Term Time from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. For further details contact our Youth Worker, Ian Hart on 07940 975518 or email him on datchetyouthpartnership@hotmail.com
Every Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours
Evening Worship
Evening Worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month will take the form of a meditative Taize-Iona style service or a Healing Service or one of our 'God In The Life Of.......' services.(We have had and continue to have, a variety of interesting speakers ! ) See our Church Notice Board or 'The Link' Parish Magazine for the latest up to date information.
Every second Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Choral Evensong
The choir of St. Mary's regularly sing Choral Evensong. This (BCP) service is normally held on the 4th Sunday of the month but can vary depending on choir holidays and the liturgical seasons.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour

Tuesday

Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday every Tuesday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour

Wednesday

Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday every Wednesday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Holy Communion
This is a 'said' Service and all are very welcome. Often followed by Coffee in 'The Bridge' Ecumenical Centre & Coffee Shop next door.
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Pram Service
A Fortnightly Service. (2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month during school term time.) Young Children (0-4years), Parents, Grandparents and Carers have a great time.Each Service is themed with singing accompanied by instruments for the Children. Afterwards there are drinks and biscuits in the Church Room, where Children can play and Adults can chat. For further information contact Helen Jensen on 01753 581874.
Fortnightly every second and fourth Wednesday at 2:00 PM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
Are You Aged Between 10 & 13 Years ?
Ian Hart, our dynamic new Youth Worker has started up a group for Young People aged 10 to 13 years (School Years 6 to 9) who would like to find out more about Christian Faith in a fun and relevant way. (Fun, Games & exploring The Bible). This will be on every Wednesday night between 7.00pm and 8.30pm from January 2010. So why not give Ian a call for more information on 07940 975518 or drop him an email on datchetyouthpartnership@hotmail.com
Wednesday at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours
St Mary's Prayer Group.
St Mary's Prayer Group was originally set up to pray for the concerns, support needs and for the discernment of God's will in regard the plan for the new St Mary's Church Community Centre. However it also includes prayers for our new 'Church Vision' and implementation plan, our proposed new Youth Worker as well as more global issues. Anyone willing to run one of these monthly prayer sessions, or would like more information should speak to Sally-Anne Jarvis or Revd Peter Wyard
Takes place on the second Wednesday of each month. every second Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour

Thursday

Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday every Thursday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
The Choir of St. Mary's
The Choir of St. Mary's sings a wide range of music at all the main Services and consists of around 20 adults and children. New members are always 'very' welcome. Those interested in joining the choir (or just more information) should contact Andrew Piggott the Director of Music by phone on 01784 453854 email:andrewandleanne@btinternet.com or after a Sunday service. The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 6.45pm to 7.45pm.
Every Thursday at 6:45 PM for 1 hour
Mothers Union
Meets on the third Thursday of the month - further details in the notices or from 01753 580467.
Monthly every Thursday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour

Friday

Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday every Friday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
The Music Group
The Music Group meets each Friday at 18 Montrose avenue from 5.30pm to 6.15pm. The Group plays for the Family Services and other Special Sevices. Contact: Andrew Piggott. Choir Master & Director of Music. T: 01784 453854 E: andrewandleanne@btinternet.com
Every Friday at 5:30 PM for ¾ hour

Saturday

Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday every Saturday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
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"Cafe Cinema At The Bridge" (Afternoon)
Café Cinema At The Bridge. Do come along to Café Cinema At The Bridge. There will be two films in March - "District 9" on 12th Evening and "Julie & Julia" on 25th Afternoon. (Refreshments are included). There is no charge as such for entry to the film evenings; the project will be funded by donations. However in order to cover the costs a donation of about £5 per film is invited. Refreshments are available from 7.10pm. For more information contact Caroline Sanders on 079571 188401. 'CLICK' ON The Link Below.
Thursday 25th March 2010 at 2:30 PM for 2 hours
"St Marys Church Community Centre"
For the very latest news about our new 'Church Community Centre' project and how you can help with the fundraising, 'Click' on the 'Link' below.
Saturday 31st December 2011 at 12:00 AM
Sunday School Youth Group Live Music / Concerts Regular Choir Grade 2* Listed Building Conservation Area Supports Fairtrade goods Spire/steeple Floodlighting Stained glass Organ Church Open Back to Church Sunday Wheelchair Access / Ramp Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Toilets
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Our Church is open to Visitors at all times possible during Day Light Hours but is generally locked from about 4pm unless there is some Evening Worship or activity planned.

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A Church Near You ID: 416
Style of worship: Central
Archdeaconry: BUCKINGHAM (273)
Deanery: BURNHAM & SLOUGH (27304)
Benefice: Colnbrook and Datchet (27/129BJ)
Parish Legal Name: DATCHET (270654)