Passion Sunday 29th March 2020


Passion Sunday  29th March 2020 
Welcome to
St. Mary Magdalene, Bolney


All Services are Suspended until Further Notice
The Church Building is Currently CLOSED



Readings for Passion Sunday:
Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Psalm 130
Romans 8: 6-11
John 11: 1-45


Years Mind: Bob Gardiner, Norman Cole and Wallace Allen

We pray especially for all nations as we tackle the coronavirus,
that we abide by the advice from our knowledgeable Medical and Scientific Officers.
Please pray for all persecuted Christians abroad and especially the population in East Africa and Pakistan where their crops are being devastated by locusts.

Intercessions: Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Annabel Moir, 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.

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


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News Update
The recent Organ Recital by Michael Maine was much enjoyed. Thank you Michael!
£400 was raised and will be divided equally between St Peter and St James Hospice, North Chailey and our own church funds.



Website Highlights

 St. Mary Magdalene Eucharist - Bible Lessons and Sermon
From last Sunday's Said Eucharist in Church with Fr. Martin & Tony
Please look for this weekend's sermon,  readings and intercessions.
 - recorded or document - on our website.
Thank you to our team of intercessors who will continue composing each week for us.

Spiritual Communion at Home
For those who are unable to attend the Eucharist at this time

Website Resources Page
Links to Daily Prayer, Liturgy, Intercessions and General Information from the Church of England


Smart Speaker Apps -  The Church of England on your Alexa or Google device

■ Check the Website for latest news updates        ■ Listen Again using the sermon Archive

General Information
Card Donations Welcome!
We are also now able to welcome donations towards the upkeep of our beautiful Parish Church by Visa, Mastercard and American Express using Contactless (up to £30), Apple Pay and GPay.
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.  Ends this Week!
Our own FSW basket is currently in the Eight Bells pub so please continue to donate when you collect from our Community Shop.

Please help by being vigilant
Even though our church is currently locked and being checked every day for any intrusion, if you are walking by please continue to be vigilant from the outside. Contact either churchwarden is you are suspicious of any untoward activity.

Plastic milk bottle tops
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops. Once church is open again please drop them in the bin. 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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