8th Sunday after Trinity - 2nd August 2020
 | 8th Sunday after Trinity - 2nd August 2020 | |
St. Mary Magdalene Bolney |  | |
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Face coverings MUST now be worn by all those attending indoor places of worship
remembering that they are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer from COVID-19
and are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.
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The church is open every day from 9am (11am Sun/Thur) for private prayer
| No Service | For the time being, there won't be an 8am BCP Service at Bolney but there will be one at COWFOLD on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month | ||
| 9:30 | Service of the Word | As singing is not currently permitted, this service includes pre-recorded hymns. Social Distancing Protocols will be in place. |
Readings for Today
Isaiah 55.1-5 Psalm 145.8-9,15-22 Romans 9.1-5 Matthew 14.13-21 |
Collect: Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Years Mind: Charles Gardner, Alan Hyde, John Clark, Sam Williams, Emmeline Jenks
We pray especially for all nations tackling Coronavirus, for persecuted Christians abroad
and for the populations of East Africa & Pakistan whose crops are being devastated by locusts.
and for the populations of East Africa & Pakistan whose 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 - Hannah Buhler, Veronica Burgess, Louise Carter, Joan and Albert Clifford, Norton and Ann Collins, Richard Ford, Les and Christina Hamstead, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, Sarah Jenks, Cyril Lucas, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Kerry Parsons, Henry Parsons, Rodney Pratt, Richard & Julie, Jenny Scofield, Steven Stone, Alan and Tony Whitlock
** Our Website Is Updated Regularly **
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| The Week Ahead |
Sunday Worship at St. Mary Magdalene Every Sunday at 9:30 - Check the website for more details. We hope to have the service available to listen to online from 1pm - check your email for the notfication! Thursday Morning Eucharist Join us in church on Thursday at 9:30 or livestream on Skype. Followed by our 'normal Coffee break' at 11am, also on Skype. Night Prayer (Compline) A service of Compline is livestreamed on Tuesday evening at 8pm.  |
| Website Highlights |
Spiritual Communion at Home For those who are unable to attend the Eucharist at this time faith at home Supporting Faith Development and Pastoral Care of Children and Young People Website Resource Pages Links to Daily Prayer, Liturgy, Intercessions and General Information from the Church of England Activities for Children from Holy Trinity, Cuckfield. Check back regularly for NEW and updated links. |
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| News and General Information |
Bolney Market scheduled for 12th September has been CANCELLED A decision regarding 7th November will be made closer to the date Parish Giving Scheme
Although some are currently unable to meet in church, expenditure has not substantially changed.
We still need to support mission, insure the church building, continue outward giving and contribute towards clergy costs.
If you give through PGS and want to adjust your giving, you can contact them at info@parishgiving.org.uk or call 0333 002 1260.
 Family Support Work Non-perishable goods, toiletries, pasta, cereals, tinned goods etc are especially welcome at this challenging time. We now have FSW baskets both in church and in the Eight Bells pub. Please continue to donate when you collect from our Community shop or are passing the church. Plastic milk bottle tops Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin. Now that the church is open again please drop them in the bin to raise funds for the Chestnut Tree Children's Hospice. Please help by being vigilant Please continue to be vigilant and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity. Legacies Once you have made provision for your loved ones in your will, please consider leaving a legacy to our beautiful church. Further information can be found on: https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/support-us/legacy/ |
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