St. Mary the Virgin, Datchet

St Mary's is the Anglican Parish Church
serving the Village of Datchet.
Since 30th April 2008 it is now part of
the newly formed benefice of
Colnbrook & Datchet.

'Our Vision For 2008 Onwards' fully supports Bishop John's
Vision of "Sharing Life+".

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.

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.
CHURCH WARDENS: John Gregorowski & Helen Jensen.
TREASURER: Ron Piggott.
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Fiona Norton.
ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Andrew Piggott.

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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Style of worship: Central

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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

Parish Communion

Sunday morning worship is at 9.30am on the 1st,2nd and 4th Sundays of each month and includes a sermon, congregational and choral music. This is replaced on the 3rd Sunday of most months by a Family Service. 'Family Communion with Baptisms' is held on the 1st Sunday of every Month at the 0930 Service am. See below for details of music at services.
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour

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

Joint Sung Eucharist

A Joint Sung Eucharist will be celebrated on the 4th Sunday of each month with our sister Church of St Thomas'Colnbrook. In March, June, September & December this will be at Colnbrook and on all other months at St Mary's Datchet. (Transport is available to get to either Parish for these Services.) HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 28th September 2008 will now be St. Mary's Datchet (for our joint Harvest Festival) and 26th October 2008 will now be at St Thomas' Colnbrook.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

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 popular 'God In The Life Of.......' services.(We have had a variety of interesting speakers ! ) See our Church Notice Board or 'The Link' Parish Magazine for the latest up to date information. Please note there will be NO Service on the evening of 12th October as we shall be joining our friends at St Mary's Church Langley for our Southern Grouping Service of Choral Evensong. -All are very welcome !!
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

Sunday

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

Lunch Clubs
Lunch Club Meetings take place once a month on a Sunday. Members of the Church sign up to 'Host' a meal for other members in their home. The Lunches raise money for Church funds. Details are shown on a list at the back of church. Sign the list at the back of church if you wish to attend (or Host).Everyone agrees that they are good fun ! WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO HOST LUNCH CLUBS IN 2008. 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 3 hours

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

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 01344 876863 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

Youth Group
There is a group for young people from 13 years of age on various Fridays. For further details contact Vicky Higton on 01753 544550.
Various Fridays every Friday at for 1 hour

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: 01344 876863: 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

"The Adelaide Consort" Fund Raising Concert

"The Adelaide Consort" will be performing a Concert in Church on Friday 24th October at 7.30pm. Tickets at the door will be £10 and to include light refreshments. This is apart of our 2008 Concert Series to help raise funds for the construction of our new Church Rooms. Do make a Diary note now. For more information call Alyson Edwards on 01753 549574.

Friday 24th October 2008 at 7:30 PM for 2 hours

Choral Evensong for October 2008

Do come along if you can and join us for our traditional monthly Service of Choral Evensong on Sunday 26th October at 6.30pm. The music will be Introit: Teach Me, O Lord. - Attwood. Responses: Sanders. Psalm: 119, vs. 89 - 104. Canticles: Noble in B Minor, Anthem: He That Shall Endure. - Mendelssohn. Hymns: Soldiers Of Christ, Arise. Fight The Good Fight With All Thy Might. Refreshments will be served after the Service.

Sunday 26th October 2008 at 6:30 PM for 1 hour

"Brass Concert by The Boys of Eton College"

The Boys of Eton College will be performing a Brass Concert in Church on Saturday 1st November at 8.00pm. Tickets at the door will be £10 and to include light refreshments. This is apart of our 2008 Concert Series to help raise funds for the construction of our new Church Rooms. Do make a Diary note now. For more information call Alyson Edwards on 01753 549574.

Saturday 1st November 2008 at 8:00 PM for 2 hours

All Souls Day

All Souls Day falls on Monday 3rd November this year. At Datchet St Mary's we will be observing this day with our traditional Bereavement Service which will be held at 8pm in Church. The Choir will assist at this service by singing Gabriel Faure's Requiem. If you would like to have a friend or loved one remembered by name at the Service, please contact Revd. Peter Wyard via the Parish Office.

Monday 3rd November 2008 at 8:00 PM for 1 hour

Remembrance Sunday Service

Remembrance Sunday this year falls on Sunday 9th November. The Service in Church will begin at 10.00am in order to be at the War Memorial on the Village Green in time for the 'two minutes silence' at 11.00am. There will follow the laying of the Wreaths by members of the Royal British Legion and representatives of the Village Organisations to honour the memory of the fallen in the two World Wars and other more recent conflicts.

Sunday 9th November 2008 at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours

Advent Meditation Service

A perfect way to prepare for Advent before the rush that leads up to Christmas. A contemplative Service with music to match to provide some space to think about what the Christmas season really means to us as Christians. Even if you are not a regular worshipper at St Mary's, this could be a Service in a style that might suit you ?

Sunday 30th November 2008 at 6:30 PM for 1 hour

Friends Of St Mary's Christmas Festivity

Make a diary note now for the FOSM Christmas Festivity at St Mary's Church on Friday 5th December at 7.30pm. More details to follow nearer the time, but its always a 'very sociable' event.

Friday 5th December 2008 at 7:30 PM for 3 hours

"The Taplow Boys' Choir" Fundraising Concert.

"The Taplow Boys' Choir will be performing a Concert in Church on Saturday 6th December at 7.00pm. Tickets at the door will be £10 and to include light refreshments. This is apart of our 2008 Concert Series to help raise funds for the construction of our new Church Rooms. Do make a Diary note now. For more information call Alyson Edwards on 01753 549574.

Saturday 6th December 2008 at 7:00 PM for 2 hours

"Christingle"

This year's "Christingle" for the Young or Young At Heart, will take place at 5.00pm on Sunday 14th December in Church.

Sunday 14th December 2008 at 5:00 PM for 1 hour

Dinner Dance

Advance notice of a Dinner Dance to be held at Datchet Golf Club on Friday 19th December in aid of our New Church Room Fund. Please put a note in your Diaries and more details to follow in due course. Contact Pamela Barnes-Taylor on 01753 548220.

Friday 19th December 2008 at 7:30 PM for 4 hours

Churches Together In Datchet "Carol Service"

Our Annual Carol Service this year will be on Sunday 21st December in St. Mary's Church at 6.30pm. This is always a lovely event and a good way to get into the Christmas Spirit. So reserve the date in your Diary now.

Sunday 21st December 2008 at 6:30 PM for 1 hour

Crib Service & Nativity Play

Now in its third year, this event has always been a sell out. (Standing Room Only !). A really nice family friendly event to suit all ages. More details to follow nearer the time.

Wednesday 24th December 2008 at 4:00 PM for 1 hour

Midnight Mass

Traditional Midnight Mass will commence at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve. Celebrate with us the birth of Jesus at this very special Service.

Wednesday 24th December 2008 at 11:30 PM for 1 hour

"Living Faith"

The "Living Faith" Study Day was a Conference about renewing the energy and vision for evangelism within our Churches. It took place in Oxford in early June. The event was a huge success and attended by over 800 people ! The Keynote Speeches are now available to be heard 'On Line' and may be downloaded. We urge you to 'Log On' any time of the day or night to www.oxford.anglican.org/living-faith

Wednesday 31st December 2008 at 12:00 AM
All Day Event

"Women Bishops"

Click on the link below to read a transcript of the Sermon given by our Vicar, Revd. Peter Wyard on Sunday 13th July on the subject of Women Bishops. As he mentions, he is very happy to have further discussions on the topic with those who are concerned or have questions.

Wednesday 31st December 2008 at 12:00 AM

"Vision For St. Mary's 2008 Onwards"

Our Vision for 2008 and beyond fully supports Bishop John Pritchard's "Sharing Life+" initiative. "To empower every Christian and every Christian community in the Diocese to live and share the love of God, seen in the life of Jesus." Bishop John, March 2008

Thursday 31st December 2020 at 12:00 AM

Our Location:
The Green
Datchet
Berkshire
SL3 9JL

Contact:
Rev. Peter Wyard (Vicar)
The Parish Office,
The Vicarage,
London Road,
Datchet,
Berkshire SL3 9JW
Tel: 01753 580467