[Magdalen] Retirement

[Marion Thompson]

Sic transit gloria mundi.  Enjoy your retirement and, first up, your 
trip to the USA.

Marion, a pilgrim
On 10/19/2014 7:25 PM, Roger Stokes wrote:
> This evening I conducted and preached at Solemn Evensong to mark the 
> 125th anniversary of the dedication of our parish church and my 
> retirement as Priest in Charge.  Apart from a guide to the USA the 
> gifts I have received are all consumable.  From my friends at Bedford 
> Rowing Club a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year old malt. From the Head 
> Teacher of the neighbouring school a bottle of Glenrothes Special 
> Reserve and from the parish a mixed case of wine.
>
> I think I must have a reputation as somebody who likes a drink.
>
> It was a grand service with some wonderful singing and some laughter 
> at the intended places early in my sermon.  After cutting the cake and 
> receiving my gifts I handed back my keys.
>
> Roger
>