Saints, Commemorations and Feast Days in September
Readings for Sundays in September
Music at Evensong in September
When the lights went out… and about
Twenty Years Ago (September 1986)
Be still, and know that I am God …
Daily prayer topics in September
I wonder if you remember Richard Dimbleby’s ‘April Fool’ from the 1960s, when he introduced the nation to the spaghetti tree. We were shown trees laden with their fruit, long straggly lines of something that the presenter told us were great to eat, and the staple food of some foreign countries far away. He showed us how the fruit was harvested and processed and we believed it, because spaghetti was something new and exotic to British shores, something few had ever consumed.
And now spaghetti, or pasta at least, is one of the staple items in many household shopping baskets. In our household at least, it’s the thing we fall back on when we’re hungry but want something quick and easy. I couldn’t imagine life without it.
It’s amazing how quickly we get used to things, how what was
once strange and unusual becomes common place, accepted, the
norm. And perhaps nowhere does it happen more quickly than with food. Our
supermarkets are stocked with wonderful produce from around the world.
Vegetables are flown in from South America, Africa, mainland
On October 1st we will be celebrating our Harvest Festival, giving thanks to God for the fruits of the earth, the sea and the air. We will be remembering those in our own land who produce our food, but also those who are involved in the whole “food chain”, those far away, those who process what we eat, making it safe, and converting it to the processed food we eat so often, saving us time and labour, those who transport our food, and retailers who sell it to us. Getting food from the earth and onto our tables is an incredibly complex process. And we should thank God for the skills of so many people involved in every meal we enjoy.
This year, we will be thinking too about the distribution of wealth along that process. You may remember that earlier this year, the parish took the decision to become a Fair Trade parish, committed to buying only fairly traded tea, coffee and sugar. That was based on a view that those who grow our food should be fairly paid for their work, that although food is a commodity, we should not be exploiting anyone involved in its production, even if that means we have to pay a little more. Our Harvest Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on that, and perhaps to consider how our shopping habits show our commitment to the equality of all people on earth.
But we will also be celebrating the harvest of skills and talents too. The choir (plus friends) will be allowing us to reap their talents with a “Hands and Voices” concert on 30th, which will be preceded by a chance to share together in some food at our Harvest Supper. Some of our local schools will be decorating the windows in the church, sharing with us their thoughts on harvest, while we benefit from their skills and talents too, and we look forward to sharing the Harvest Assembly with Beddington Infants later on in October. The harvest of gifts, talents and skills will also be recognised as we invite the ‘Friends of St Mary’s’ to join us at our Harvest Festival; an opportunity to recognise again the huge privilege that we have as inheritors of a beautiful building, full of signs of the faith and commitment of those who have gone before.
At this Harvest Festival, may we always be mindful of the richness of creation, and the skills, talents and industry of those around us. May we never take any of that for granted, and may we always rejoice and give thanks for God’s goodness to us
Justine.
What’s on in September? |
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Families ‘Back to School’ party. The Centre |
2-4.00 pm |
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SUN |
3 |
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY/PATRONAL FESTIVAL Induction and Institution of the Rev’d
Note: There will be no 8 am Eucharist today |
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Mon |
4 |
Friends of |
7.30 pm |
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Wed |
6 |
Magazine Panel meets at St Mary’s Guild meets at St Mary’s Court |
11.15 am 2.30 pm |
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Thu |
7 |
MU&OG meets in the Centre for a ‘Cheese & Juices’ evening |
7.30 pm |
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SUN |
10 |
TRINITY 13. Racial Justice Sunday Sunday School restarts at the 9.30 am Eucharist |
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Thu |
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‘A Sense of Place’ Poetry evening with Jackie Egerton. The Centre. (Note start time of 7.30 pm, not 7.00 pm as previously advised.) |
7.30 pm |
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Church open for ‘Open House London Weekend’. London Bridges Walk in aid of The Children’s Society |
10.30 am to 3.30 pm |
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TRINITY 14 Church open for ‘Open House London Weekend’ The Selah Choir from St Patrick’s |
12 to 5.00 pm 6.30 pm |
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Mon |
18 |
PCC meeting. The Centre |
8.00 pm |
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Wed |
20 |
Mothers’ ‘Growing Through Worship’ Course. The Centre |
10.00 am 10.30-12.00 |
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SUN |
24 |
TRINITY 15 |
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Mon |
25 |
‘Growing Through Worship’ Course. The Centre |
8.00 - 9.30 pm |
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Fri |
29 |
MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS |
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Harvest Supper in the Centre followed by ‘Hands & Voices Concert. |
Starts 6.30 pm |
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OCTOBER |
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HARVEST THANKSGIVING |
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Fri 1 Giles of Provence, Hermit, c710
Sat 2 The
Martyrs of
Sun 3 THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Mon 4 Birinus,
Bishop of Dorchester (Oxon), Apostle of
“ “ Cuthbert, Bishop, c687
Wed 6 Allen Gardiner, Missionary, Founder of the South American Missionary Society, 1851
Sat 9 Charles Fuge Lowder, Priest, 1880
Wed 13 John Chrysostum,
Bishop of
Thu 14 HOLY CROSS DAY
Fri 15 Cyprian, Bishop of
Sat 16 Ninian, Bishop of Galloway, Apostle of the Picts, c432
Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, Tractarian, 1882
Tue 19 Theodore of
Wed 20 John Coleridge Patteson, first Bishop of Melanesia and his Companions, Martyrs, 1871
Thu 21 MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
Mon 25 Lancelot Andrewes,
Bishop of
Sergei of Radonezh, Russian Monastic Reformer, Teacher of the Faith, 1392
Tue 26
Wed 27 Vincent de Paul, Founder of the
Congregation of the
Fri 29 MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
Sat 30 Jerome, Translator of the Scriptures, Teacher, 420
Sunday, 3 September, Patronal Festival
Isaiah 61 : 10-11
Galatians 4 : 4-7
Luke 1 : 46-55
Sunday, 10 September, Trinity 13
Isaiah 35 : 4-7a
James 2 : 1-10 (11-13) 14-17
Mark 7 : 24-37
Sunday, 17 September, Trinity 14
Isaiah 35 : 4-7a
James 3 : 1-12
Mark 8 : 27-38
Sunday, 27 September, Trinity 15
Jeremiah 11 : 18-20
James 3 : 13- 4.3, 7-8a
Mark 9 : 30-37
Sunday 3 September
Canticles:
Anthem: Almighty and Everlasting God - Gibbons
Sunday 10 September
Canticles: Lang in B flat
Anthem: Rejoice In The
Sunday 17 September
Canticles: Stanford in C
Anthem: How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings - Rawsthorn
Sunday 24 September
Canticles: Dyson in F
Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus - Byrd
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do in church?
Have you ever wondered why the clergy, readers and choir wear
what they wear?
Then this could be for you....
Announcing
Growing through Worship
a five week course thinking about how we worship, why, and what it means to us!
Wednesday mornings: 10.30 – 12.00, beginning 20 September
Monday evenings: 8 .00– 9.30, beginning 25 September.
No experience or expertise needed, this is just a chance to explore and ask all the questions you have always wanted to. Contact Justine on 020 8647 1973 for more details or just turn up!
One Race - the Human Race
On Sunday 10th September we will be keeping Racial Justice Sunday.
What is this, and why are we keeping it?
What are we aiming to achieve by observing Racial Justice Sunday?
We are aiming to:
- raise awareness of each other's cultures and experiences
- understand ourselves, our own roots and identity
- understand the feelings of people from different cultures
- become more inclusive and outward-looking
- become more welcoming
- encourage all members to contribute to the service of the community
- remember that whatever our skin colour, ethnicity or culture we are all children of God
- deepen our understanding of being ‘one in Christ’
- face up to the challenge of living this out in practice
- tackle injustice, not ignore it
Do we know him?
Guy Middlemiss is - or will be after September 3 - the Rector’s Husband! This is something quite new to St Mary’s. The Rector’s Wife is a fairly easy concept but the Rector’s Husband…..?? What’s his role? Will he join the Mothers Union, run the Sunday School, bake cakes in the Rectory and launder the church linen? I think not!
This is potentially a tricky situation, both for him and us. What do we expect of him? How do we approach him? And what do we say? We might not want it “getting back to the boss”. We could play it safe and go for idle chat but most men aren’t into that. We need to know him better and then it would be easier. (Mind you - having interviewed him, I realised you don’t actually need to say very much at all. He’ll help you out there, no problem!)
Guy was born and brought up just across the border into
On leaving
When he was about 24, a friend he’d met while involved with
the Imperial Opera, relieved his mother of the expense by giving Guy lodgings
in a flat in
I asked him how he felt when Justine “got the call”. He said he wasn’t surprised; he’d seen it coming. Fortunately for their financial situation, Guy had been promoted at the BBC to a much more important and lucrative job. He catalogues music, mainly classical, opera and Christian religious music in the library at Bush House. Ask him about it.
For two years, Guy and Justine lived a “split life”, she in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire and he in
Guy finds life rather different here in Beddington. At St Margaret’s, they were the newcomers who Knew Nothing and had to be looked after. Justine’s role here in Beddington is entirely different and he feels people’s reactions to him are therefore different, probably for various reasons, some of which were mentioned at the beginning. He had obviously thought about his role here. As music is his main gift, he would like to be able to be involved in the music activities, to help out where needed. He has already played for a 9.30 service and, although not really an organist, acquitted himself admirably on the instrument. He wants to support Justine’s social activities too and enjoyed the Progressive Supper (and not just because he likes food!)
I also asked him how Justine’s ordination had affected his day-to-day life. He says there’s not much change; they’re both “at work” all day and he was often out in the evenings acting as rehearsal pianist or at some other musical activity. Now she has meetings etc in the evenings so they’re both busy. He’s most careful to keep her day off free, though. It must be very precious to them.
For obvious reasons, Justine can’t share all the problems of the day with Guy but he is there to listen, to calm when needed and to make suggestions for sermons! Like Justine, he has a great sense of humour and is able to help her put things into perspective. Do talk to him - he’s a very nice Guy - and help him feel more part of our community.
He believes Justine’s “going places” and I’m sure he’ll be going with her, supporting her all the way.
NB - he really likes biscuits!
Every Sunday we pray for people living and working in two or three roads in the parish. The roads in September will be:
Sunday 3 September
Sunday 10 September
Sunday 17 September
Sunday 24 September
16 & 17 September 2006
The Open House organisation works throughout the year in partnership with architects, designers, property owners, artists and the building industry, as well as schools, youth and community groups.
It has three main objectives:
- Promoting a better understanding of architecture and the public environment across all sections of the community.
- Developing resources which help build knowledge.
- Encouraging everyone to identify with and take pride in their city's wealth of architecture through free access to great buildings.
St Mary’s involvement is part of the last objective. We will be open on Saturday 16 September from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm and on Sunday 17 September from 12.00 to 5.00 pm, providing tours of the building, highlighting its history and its place in the community. We will be offering refreshments throughout the day on both days.
It’s a great opportunity for us to introduce our wonderful
building and history to a wide range of people from across
If you can help at all on either of the days, whether as a guide or perhaps helping with refreshments, then Pat or Justine would love to hear from you.
Sunday, 3 September - Patronal Festival
A girl of 13, daughter of a London Jew, went to a priest to enquire about Christian baptism. She said, “When my younger sister was born my father made no fuss at all over her, and I found out that he had made none over me. But when my brother was born, he and the family held all kinds of ceremonies and rejoicings. The Rabbi came and held a service, and there was a banquet - because he was a boy.” Then she said, “I want to be a Christian because when I marry I want all my children - boys and girls - to be rejoiced over.”
At Jerusalem, in the days of Jesus, only men of Jewish birth were allowed into the Inner, or Men’s, Court of the Temple, beyond which was the Holy of Holies entered only by the High Priest. The outer court was known as the Court of the Women, and the entry to it was from the outermost court of the Gentiles. Women and Gentiles, or foreigners, were classed together as inferior to Jewish men. Even today the Orthodox Jew, saying his morning prayers, thanks the Creator that he was born a man and not a woman.
When Mary was born, were her parents, Anna and Joachim, disappointed that she was not a boy? Or did they rejoice that they had a beautiful, healthy little girl, a child longed for and much loved. In the Orthodox Church on the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, they sing, “What is this sound of feasting that we hear? Joachim and Anna mystically keeping festival …. by thy holy nativity, O most pure Virgin, Joachim and Anna were set free from the reproach of childlessness … Let there be common joy in the world among angels and mortals for the Mother of Our Lord is born today of righteous Joachim and Anna”. Here at least was one little Jewish girl who was welcomed and celebrated (and I am sure that there were and are many others whose parents rejoice over them).
A whole literature and many legends have arisen about Mary of Nazareth. She was the chosen theme of countless painters in medieval days. Lovingly they have depicted her: first as the maid of the Annunciation; next as a young mother in a stable, or seated with her baby in the company of the boy John the Baptist; then, a little older, in the temple with her 12 year old son; til at last they leave her, with face swollen with tears, supported by a few women friends at the foot of the cross. Other painters surround her with haloes, bishops and angels. The Roman Catholic Church calls Mary “the Mother of God” and has enthroned her beside her Son in heaven. But perhaps one of our most cherished visions of her is as a young girl who learns she has been called by God to bear in her body “the Holy Child” who shall redeem the world. Only Luke, the doctor, tells us the stories of Mary and Elisabeth; the swaddling clothes, the manger, the shepherds and the angels singing in the midnight skies about peace on earth. He alone speaks of the circumcision and how the aged Simeon, and the even more aged widow Anna, blessed the baby. He also tells us that Mary pondered all these things in her heart. Who could have told him all this except Mary herself?
There will always be speculation concerning the Virgin Birth. Bishop Gore, an Anglican High Churchman, once said that in his opinion one need not necessarily express or hold a belief in the Virgin Birth to be a Christian. Assent to such a belief was never required of any disciple, either by the Apostles or by Jesus himself in the New Testament. But those, however, who do believe it, find a sacred and humble joy in it. They feel that the Creator who rules the universe has come infinitely near in the person of this girl, whose innocence and candour were such that she was worthy of the Real Presence of God within her. There has never been a more beautiful acceptance of God’s will, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word.”
Down the centuries both men and women have held Mary in high
regard - in her we see something of the best that we would like to be: her
humble acceptance of God’s will for her life; her commitment to the rest of
humanity, especially for the poorest and the most needy, and to the
transformation of society. And there was her complete trust in her Son, shown
at the wedding at
We imagine Mary as living quietly in
May we, at the time of our Patronal Festival, remember Mary and come to know as she did God’s love and mercy towards all who believe and trust in Him and His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jenifer Davison
Monday 4 September at The
Grange,
The evening will include a short video showing the vision of
a future
A new series of poetry group meetings, beginning on Thursday, 14 September at 7.30 pm (not 7.00 pm as advised in last month’s magazine) in the Church Centre. Meetings will then be held on the second Thursday in the month through the autumn. No previous experience is required and all are welcome.
For each session a charge of £3 per person will be made to cover the cost of photocopying and refreshments plus a donation towards church funds. I look forward to seeing you.
Jackie Egerton
On a beautiful sunny day last month, St Mary’s invaded the
It would have been a complete tragedy had that happened. Charlwood is a delightful place. I have been there several
times - to ring at the church - but have never studied it in detail before. The
party, of about a couple of dozen, arrived by various routes and we began our
tour in the
Lunch was taken in the Half Moon pub. This was once a cottage, converted to a pub in the 15/16th century. It has recently undergone much renovation and we were given a friendly welcome and some delicious food.
Walking round the village after lunch was like taking a walk through time. Our guide for the day was Jean Shelley, whose family had lived there for generations. She explained about open hearth fires and hall houses and checked our memory retention every so often. There were cottages of all ages and styles. We saw the Cage, which dated from about 1792 and was a lock-up for criminals awaiting trial. Everyone managed to get out before Jean turned the key.
We had been frequently urged to “Keep up!” and during a visit to Jean’s son’s ancient cottage, a few of the party thought they’d steal a march and get ahead. Unfortunately they took the wrong turning and missed out on a real treasure. This was the Providence Chapel, an apparently unique and remarkable Nonconformist chapel. It is Grade II listed and is built in the American colonial style, with a veranda, shutters and a charming interior. (Maybe someone will give Pam a photo?)
We strolled back to our cars and made our way to the Mill. Most of you will have read the information that Heather has provided on this, so I won’t repeat the details. I’ll just say it was absolutely fascinating. The Mill had had to be moved from Lowfield Heath - a village demolished to make way for the Airport - and it has been painstakingly restored over the years. We climbed the steep ladder and toured the inside. The workers are hoping to have it grinding soon. We watched a video on the local windmills and sat in the sunshine drinking lemonade.
It was a lovely day. Thank you, Heather, for inviting us.
Pat, armed with dusters and damp cloths, collects them from
St Mary’s Centre and puts them in Martin’s car. Martin drives them to a village
near Grantham and gives them to Alison, Pat’s one-time neighbour. Alison passes
them on to Ben who is equipped with his (essential) Cathedral Car Park permit.
He drives them on to
And that is how they brought from Beddington to Burgh by Sands the three chandeliers made redundant when our new lighting was installed, and disposed of via a sort of ecclesiastical e-Bay.
Carolyne writes: “We are really delighted to have the opportunity of using them, and that they will again be providing light for our village church and worship.”
Have you missed them? The chandeliers from the St Nicholas Chapel, that is. You’ll have read above of their travels, but this article deals with where they have gone.
The
The parish
It’s good to think there’s a bit of St Mary’s right up there near the Scottish border. If ever you’re in the area, do go and visit our lights!
The Boys’ Brigade had had a trip to the Royal Tournament and had been busy in the churchyard, cutting grass and generally clearing up.
St Mary’s Guild had been to the Diamond Riding Centre following an inspiring talk by Michael Hodgson. They had enjoyed their visit immensely but there is no record of any of them “mounting up”.
Bob Emerson had written a tribute to Tony Whitehouse, who had recently died. Twenty years on, the family is sponsoring a small dedication in the church to him and Eileen.
So commands Psalm 46:10, but how often do we find the time
to be still? Such an opportunity was given on the Parish
Much has been written in this magazine over several years about the undeniably special experience that can be enjoyed on these days, but this was the first time we’d had the opportunity to join in … and everything that has been said before is true. A whole day to be still (well, OK, there was some movement involved in getting there and about!), no need to talk, no telephones or doorbells to answer - just the incredibly precious opportunity to think your own thoughts in wonderfully conducive surroundings. It was tempting to suppose that one could happily spend very many days, months or years living like this, but of course, it was the very contrast to everyday life that made it so refreshing.
Thank you, Jenifer, for organising this chance to be still, and know God just that little bit better.
Chris & Mike Morgan
13 August Amelia-Rose Eloise Steer
20 August Tyler Moser
12 August Luke Richards and Lisa Engall
19 August Michael Ramil Wickramasinghe and Channell Anne Calder
16 September
Edward Pusey, born at the turn of
the 18th and 19th centuries, was very much the influential man of his time. Born into an aristocratic family, educated at Eton and
- re-union of the churches,
Roman Catholic, Methodist,
- the contribution of women to the Church’s life;
- relationships between Church and State;
and, the concern for which he is popularly known, revival of the spiritual life of the Church by supporting the parish clergy in their work and raising the standards of public worship.
This was, broadly, the aim of the ‘Oxford Movement’, a
campaign for which he worked tirelessly with his
Edward Pusey’s privileged background and his position at the University did not guarantee him a smooth run through life. His radical thoughts caused him to be accused of heresy more than once (he was said to look terrified every time he stood up to preach). His wife, whom he adored, died after only 11 years of marriage, and three of his four children pre-deceased him, leaving him a sad and lonely man.
But - without Pusey’s pioneering thinking on Church re-union we might not now be able even to use the words ‘Churches Together’.
His concern for women in the Church led to the foundation (for the first time for 200 years) of Anglican sisterhoods which still flourish today, convents where they care for the disadvantaged and also make a significant contribution to the Church’s spiritual life.
And the effects of the Oxford Movement
can still be seen in parish churches all over
When Edward Pusey is commemorated on 16 September, we have much to be thankful for.
Pat Kingsbury
25 September
Amongst the list of September Saints is Lancelot Andrewes. The unusual spelling of his name drew my attention, so I dug further and found the connection.
He was born in Barking to an ancient
Lancelot began his ministry at a time when Puritans were
trying to reform the
However, their demands were always thwarted by
Andrewes stressed the importance of the observance of the Prayer Book services to be taken by a properly ordained minister, the Eucharist to be celebrated reverently, infants to be baptised, Daily Offices to be said and spiritual counselling to be given where necessary.
He was appointed Bishop of Chichester during the reign of James I and oversaw the translation of the authorised, or King James, version of the Bible.
He held a great many different offices, including Vicar of
St Giles, Cripplegate, Prebendary
of Southwell, Dean of Westminster and finally became
Bishop of Winchester. This latter, of course, brings him into contact with our
parish, as we were part of the Diocese of Winchester. The church in
He died on September 25, 1626. He is remembered for upholding Catholic values within the Anglican Church and he might well turn in his grave on hearing some modern translations of the Bible!
….. to welcoming your husband home at night
What did it mean to be a good wife 50 years ago? The following is from a women's magazine published in the 1950s. It is the actual address that a father gave at his daughter's wedding. Warning: Some of what you are about to read may cause a violent reaction in a modern wife!
When your husband comes home at night, it is vital to observe the following:
1. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready for his return. This lets him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.
2. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
3. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc, and then run a duster over the tables.
4. Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small). Comb their hair and if necessary, change their clothes. Minimise all the noise of the washer or vacuum at the time of his arrival. Encourage the children to be quiet.
5. During the cooler months of the year prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
6. When your husband comes through the door, always greet him with a warm, happy smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Be happy and interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
7. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first – remember his topics of conversation are more important than yours. Never greet him with complaints or problems.
8. When you do speak, speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. Don't ask him questions about his actions or ever question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house, and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
9. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or stretch out on the couch. Arrange his pillows and offer to take off his shoes. Place a cool or warm drink within his easy reach. Make it your goal to have your home as a place of peace, order and tranquility where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
10. Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you. Don't complain even if he stays out all night. Instead try to understand his world of strain and his very real need to relax.
A good wife always knows her place.!!
Today, dear Lord, I'm 80 and there is so much I have not done.
I hope dear Lord, you'll let me live until I'm 81.
But then, if I haven't finished all I want to do,
Will you please let me stay awhile until I'm 82 ?
So many places I want to go, so very much to see,
do you think you could manage to make it 83 ?
The world is changing very fast, there is so much in store
and I'd like it very much to live 'till I'm 84.
And if by then I'm still alive I'd like to stay 'till 85 !
By then who knows what happens next, so I'd really like to stick
And see what happens to the world when I turn 86.
I know, dear Lord, it’s much to ask
(and it must be nice in Heaven)
But I'd really like to stay until I'm 87
I know by then I won'tbe fast, and sometimes I'll be late
But it would be so pleasant to be around at 88 !
I will have seen so many things, and had a lovely time.
So I'm sure that I'll be willing to leave at 89.
Just one more thing I'd like to say dear Lord,
I thank you very kindly
But if it's okay with you, I'd love to live past 90 !
(With thanks to the parish magazine of
Fri 1 Our local schools and colleges as they begin another term
Sat 2 Our Young Families Group
Sun 3 Justine as she is Inducted and Instituted as our Rector
Mon 4 The United Nations and all who seek to bring about peace
Tue 5 Communities divided by hate and revenge
Wed 6 The
Church in
Thu 7 St Mary’s Mothers’
Fri 8 The world’s poor, homeless and refugees
Sat 9 Those who are in great financial debt
Sun 10 Our Sunday School, teachers, helpers and children
Mon 11 All working for justice and freedom of captives
Tue 12 Those whose work or livelihood has been destroyed
Wed 13 That the bonds of community may be strengthened where we live
Thu 14 All who feel isolated and cut off from others
Fri 15 Those with hearing or speech difficulties
Sat 16 All taking part in the London Bridges Walk
Sun 17 All who will visit St Mary’s Church this weekend
Mon 18 A deepening of unity between Christians
Tue 19 Churches Together in Wallington
Wed 20 The Melanesian Brotherhood
Thu 21 Thanksgiving for the Gospel of St Matthew
Fri 22 Theologians and Spiritual Writers
Sat 23 University students and those working in their gap year
Sun 24 That we may be gracious and generous to others
Mon 25 That the world’s goods will be used for the benefit of all
Tue 26 The Church Army
Wed 27 Our local clergy fraternity
Thu 28 Our Link Diocese in
Fri 29 St Michael and All Angels Church on their Patronal Festival
Sat 30 Thanksgiving for God’s bountiful provision