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30 The Parish Magazine - October 2023 Please mention The Parish Magazine when responding to advertisements TAKE AWAY FISH AND CHIPS £10 BOOK A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT STAY WITH US. RECEIVE 15% OFF QUOTE THE CODE FST1845 The Bull Inn, Sonning on Thames Berkshire RG4 6UP, T: 0118 969 3901 e: bullinn@fullers.co.uk www.bullinnsonning.co.uk Gardiner’s Homecare is an established family business that has been serving the local community since 1968. Proudly supporting people to continue to enjoy living independent lives in their own homes for as long as possible. Our team of experienced care workers can provide help with personal care, medication, overnight stays, housework, companionship and much more. You will be assigned your own Care Manager who will work closely with you to ensure you receive the care and support that is tailored to your personal wishes and needs. For more information, contact us on 0118 334 7474 www.thebmgc.com 10% of the value of your first order will be donated to the new community hall fund when you quote Ref: BMGC-CH • Pull-up banners • Point of sale • Window graphics • Vehicle livery • PVC banners • Posters • Corporate branding • Graphic design • Installation services • Shop signage • Exhibition systems • Signage for commerce • Bespoke wall coverings For cost effective, locally produced, quality graphics call us on 0118 934 5016 The Homestead, Park Lane, Charvil, Reading RG10 9TR email: sales@thebmgc.com
THE ARTS Poetry Corner Reaping Revealings By Steven Rolling Revelation 14: 14-20 Tune: Wir Pflugen We plough the fields and scatter I looked, behold a white cloud Revealed, and in unshroud One sat upon this cloud, he was Displayed majestic thus Having on head a gold crown And name of great renown One like the Son of man He Had sharp sickle, now see Chorus Angel from the temple Loud, loud, his message call ‘Thrust in your sickle, the earth reap Harvest it, the good keep’ 2. Time for the earth to be reaped E'en seemed in evil steeped But there good too, the harvest-tide Fruits ripe it does provide So He that on the cloud sat Thrust in His sickle, that The earth should then be reaped sure The good gathered e’ermore - Chorus 3. Yet then, another angel Who had too sharp sickle Came out of temple, waits for An angel from altar This one had power o’er fire Having words solemn, dire Spoke to angel with sickle Who true did hear his call – Chorus 4. Said angel from the altar ‘Thrust I your sickle,’ stir Yourself to gather earth’s vine For see this, this the sign The grapes are fully ripe now They must be reaped, and how Righteous judgements of God known Victory o’er evil shown – Chorus Chrisat, dreamstime.com The Parish Magazine - October 2023 31 Sacramental beauty of Creation ‘Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose’ by Francisco Zurbarán The weekday Eucharist can be a great contrast to the bustle and liveliness of Sunday services. It can offer a quiet time to focus on the gifts of bread and wine offered on the altar, writes Rev Canon Michael Burgess, and at St Andrew's it is held in The Ark followed by refreshments and a chat. This month’s painting of 1633 is an opportunity to focus on the gifts that have been offered at the altar of this table, in ‘Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose’ by Francisco Zurbarán. He was a contemporary of the more famous Velázquez and worked in Seville until his death in 1664, There is something quite special and evocative in the arrangement of fruits and flowers — two highly polished plates, one bearing the citrons (not lemons as the title tells us), the other a cup of water and a rose. In the centre there is a basket with oranges and orange blossom. Against the dark background we sense the cool tones of the plates and cup, and the warmth of fruits and flowers. There is a curious balance and poise here, and some critics have suggested a Trinitarian allusion in the three groups so deliberately placed on the table. Others have pointed to the rose and water as symbols of our Lady, and the fruit and blossom as signs of the new life of Easter. A devout Spanish Catholic in the 17th Century would have noticed these allusions, but they may be too fanciful, as X-rays have shown that Zurbarán painted out another plate which simply contained sweet, candied potatoes. What he has portrayed is an allegory of the senses. We can almost smell the fragrance of orange blossom and the tanginess of the fruits. We want to reach out to touch and taste. But no, we must look and ponder the offering of these gifts for our delight, and simply give thanks for the artist who has shown us something of the sacramental beauty of creation in them. Book Reviews Better than Halloween — bright alternatives for churches and children By Nick Harding, CHP, £1 This will help to transform 31 October into a fun and meaningful Christian-themed event for children aged 5-11. It has an explanation of the origins of Halloween, and why many Christians choose not to celebrate it; detailed instructions and practical suggestions for planning and running Bright/Light parties; a wealth of supporting resources, such as fun sheets, party invitations, and sheet music that can be photocopied, and sources of further advice and guidance; and a free full-colour CD-ROM of all the supporting resources. My Baptism Book – a child’s guide to Baptism By Diana Murrie and Craig Cameron, CHP, £4.99 This helps children understand one of the most important days of a child's life. It is a beautiful personal reminder of their special day and one that a child can return to again and again. It can be used by adults and children together, or in more formal baptism preparation and includes a number of inspiring ideas on ways to use the material. It is for children aged 3+ years.
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