Fourth Sunday of Lent 22nd March 2020
 | Fourth Sunday of Lent 22nd March 2020 | |
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| Holy Communion (Said BCP) | All cancelled | ||
9.30am | Said Eucharist | Fr Martin and Tony Bond will celebrate quietly in church. This is not a public service but you may like to join in quiet prayer at home simultaneously | Exodus 2: 1-19 Psalm 127: 1-4 Colossians 3: 12-17 John 19: 25-27 |
Please note the latest advice regarding the Coronavirus.
Light a candle of hope at 7pm on Sunday 22nd March (Mothering Sunday):
A national call to prayer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We are calling all churches to a National Day of Prayer and Action. At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds.
The Organ Recital by Michael Maine was much enjoyed last Sunday afternoon. Thank you Michael!
A total of £395.00 was raised and will be divided equally between St Peter and St James Hospice, North Chailey and our own church funds.
Years Mind: Margaret Ayres, Pat Hawke and Jim Thurston
Intercessions - Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Lisa, Norton and Ann Collins, Veronica Burgess, Jenny Scofield, Adrian Morris, Charlie Batchelor, Rose Luce, Richard Ford, Les and Christina Hamstead, Louise Carter, Michael Hudson, John Humphreys, Helen James, Sarah Jenks, Kerry Parsons, Flora Young, Henry Parsons, Steven Stone, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Hannah Buhler, Alan and Tony Whitlock, Archdeacon Fiona, John Higinbotham and Jon Thompson.
We pray especially for all nations as we tackle the coronavirus, that we abide by the advice from our knowledgeable Medical and Scientific Officers
There is a comprehensive list in our Prayer Corner at the side of the organ for all those we wish to pray for. Please add any other names.
A prayer for our interregnum for us all to use regularly.
A vital point that we can all participate in prayer during this time:
Loving God, as we journey together through this period of interregnum,
let us look to the journey of our Patron, St Mary Magdalene, for inspiration:
As she and the other disciples walked alongside Christ, give us joy in each other,
as we share responsibility for our church and our community
and may the gift of interregnum be a period of deeper love and fellowship.
As she stood at the foot of the Cross give us courage to face our future and embrace the unknown.
As she waited and watched by the Tomb give us patience to wait and wisdom to live and trust in the waiting.
As she witnessed Christ in the stillness of early morning grant that we may witness his presence with us at all times
and let us look forward to rejoicing in that presence with our new Vicar. Amen
A vital point that we can all participate in prayer during this time:
Loving God, as we journey together through this period of interregnum,
let us look to the journey of our Patron, St Mary Magdalene, for inspiration:
As she and the other disciples walked alongside Christ, give us joy in each other,
as we share responsibility for our church and our community
and may the gift of interregnum be a period of deeper love and fellowship.
As she stood at the foot of the Cross give us courage to face our future and embrace the unknown.
As she waited and watched by the Tomb give us patience to wait and wisdom to live and trust in the waiting.
As she witnessed Christ in the stillness of early morning grant that we may witness his presence with us at all times
and let us look forward to rejoicing in that presence with our new Vicar. Amen
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Located by the Welcome Table, the machine is easy to use and will be available both for weekday visitors and at all services. Family Support Work FSW has been selected by Tesco Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath to benefit from charitable giving. If you shop in either of these stores please add your blue token to the relevant box in store. Please continue to donate non-perishable goods to the basket inside the church door. Toiletries are welcome as well as pasta, cereals, tinned goods etc. The latest Faith in Sussex Diocesan magazine is available by the door. Please take your free copy. Please help by being vigilant Some churches in the Diocese have experienced recent break-ins and metal theft. If you see anything untoward in or around church, please report it to the police and notify the churchwardens. It has come to our notice that mobile phones have been stolen from unattended bags and coats in churches around the diocese. Plastic milk bottle tops Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops and drop them in the bin in church (washed!) They raise funds for the Chestnut Tree Children's Hospice resources. It is worth noting that these tops cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin. Legacies Once you have made provision for your loved ones in your will, please consider leaving a legacy to our beautiful church. Our policy can be found on: https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/support-us/legacy/ |
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