Advent Sunday - 29th November 2020


Advent Sunday - 29th November 2020 

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

       
 



Face coverings must now be worn at indoor places of worship (unless exempted)
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  Church Re-opens for Public Worship on Thurs 3rd
and remains open every day from 9am (11am Thur) for private prayer
 
 
No Service
BCP
Eucharist
COWFOLD
For the time being, there will not be any 8am BCP Services at Bolney but they are normally held at COWFOLD on the
2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month

Online
Sunday Worship
O come, O come Emmanuel
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Lo, he comes with clouds descending
The Service - with hymns will be available on the Website from Sunday morning
Isaiah 64.1-9
Psalm 80.1-8
1 Corinthians 1.3-9
Mark 13.24-37

Collect:  Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility; that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Veronica Burgess who has passed away at the age of 101 years and remember Martin, Margaret, Robin and Geoffrey as they mourn.

Please also pray for the repose of the soul of Richard and remember Julie and son Wayne as they mourn their loss.

Years Mind:  Graham Barker, Jamie Cross, Joan Baugh, Wendy Lambourne, Graham Parsons

We continue to 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.

IntercessionsPlease continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - 
Hannah Buhler, Louise Carter, Joan and Albert Clifford, Fred Harrison, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, David Kennard, Rita List, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Annabel Moir, Steven Stone, Hudson Wiggins


The Weeks Ahead
 

Comfort and Joy: Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas
Weekly reflections for each Sunday in Advent and from Christmas Day until 2nd Jan.
 
Sunday Worship at St. Mary Magdalene
The Church is CLOSED for Public Worship this Sunday (29th)
A recorded service will be available ONLINE from 9am - Check your email for the notification.

Mid-Week Said Eucharist and Coffee Break on Skype
Join us back in Church again or on Skype each Thursday at 9:30am - Details from Sue Ayres.
The service is followed by our 'Skype Coffee Break' at 11am.

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
A service of Compline is livestreamed on Tuesday evenings at 8pm.
 
Loving God, your Son Jesus Christ came that we might have life and have it abundantly; pour out your blessing upon our nation; where there is illness, bring your healing touch; where there is fear, strengthen us with the knowledge of your presence; where there is uncertainty, build us up in faith; where there is dishonesty, lead us into truth; where there is discord, may we know the harmony of your love; this we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 
   

If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know.


Website Highlights
 
** Our Website Is Updated Regularly **
 
 
 
Spiritual Communion at Home
For those who are unable to attend the Eucharist at this time
 
 ■ Smart Speaker Apps -  The Church of England on your Alexa or Google device


News and General Information

Parish Giving Scheme
Church expenditure has not substantially changed during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We still need to support mission, insure the church building, continue outward giving and contribute towards clergy costs.
If you want to adjust your giving, you can contact PGS at info@parishgiving.org.uk or call 0333 002 1260.

For more about the scheme visit www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk quoting Parish Code: 100 610 153.

 
Could you help to restock the FSW foodbank?
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 - Please continue to donate when passing or visiting.
 
Plastic milk bottle top - Chesnut Tree House Childrens Hospice
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin.

Please help by being vigilant
. . .  when passing the church and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.
 
Legacies
Once having made provision for your loved ones, please consider leaving a legacy in your will to our beautiful church.

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