4th Sunday in Advent/Christmas 2020

By Martyn

4th Sunday in Advent & Christmas 2020 

St. Mary Magdalene

 Bolney

       
 



Face coverings must now be worn at indoor places of worship (unless exempted)
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The Church is open daily from 9am (11am Thur) for private prayer
 
 
20th 8:00
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

20th 9:30
Sunday Eucharist
Hail to the Lord's anointed
Long Ago, Prophets Knew
The angel Gabriel
Of the Father's Heart Begotten
2 Samuel 7.1-11,16
Psalm 89.1-4,19-26
Romans 16.25-27
Luke 1.26-38
25th 9:30
Christmas Eucharist (Ticket Only)
O come, all ye faithful
O little town of Bethlehem
While shepherds watched
Hark the herald angels sing
Isaiah 9.2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2.11-14
Luke 2.1-20

We wish you a blessed and peaceful Christmas in these difficult and challenging times.

The usual Thursday morning Eucharist on Christmas Eve will not take place.

There will be a BCP Eucharist with short homily on Sunday 27th at 11am replacing the normal 9:30 service.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Norton Collins, remembering Ann and the family as they mourn their loss.

Years Mind:  Basil Starling, Simon Bennett, Tony Sayers, Mac Sinclair, Francis Pym, Kate Barker, Mona Woodland

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.

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

The Weeks Ahead
 
Our Nativity Crib and Christmas tree will be on display until Epiphany Sunday with carols playing in the background. Please call in for prayer or a few minutes contemplation and encourage the children to accompany you.

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
A recording of the service will be available ONLINE from 1pm - Check your email for the notification.

Mid-Week Said Eucharist and Coffee Break on Skype
Join us back in Church 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 most Tuesday evenings at 8pm.

 
 
   
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.

 
 December Winners - £100:  Mrs S Harvey    £60: Mr M Sutton    £40:  Mrs D Gordon-Seymour

Could you help to stock the FSW foodbank for Christmas?
FWS will still be distributing toys and food hampers (including fresh turkeys) to its families until the last working day before Christmas. We now need Christmas specific food items (such as sharing boxes of chocolates or biscuits; family packs of crisps or snacks; Christmas puddings; stuffing; gravy). We also welcome gift vouchers and new toys for children aged 5 and over (but please no soft toys this year) or financial donations that can be directed at supporting the families most in need and as usual, items can be left in the baskets either in Church or the Eight Bells.
For more information check the FSW website or contact clairegeorge@bolney.plus.com.
 
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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