Epiphany Sunday 3rd January 2021

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The Epiphany - 3rd January 2021

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
 
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 Eucharist
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
Bethlehem of noblest city
Brightest and best are the sons of the morning
As with gladness men of old		Isaiah 60: 1-6
Ephesians 3: 1-12
Matthew 2: 1-12




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

Thursday 9.30am Said Eucharist will take place via Skype

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

Years Mind:  Bob Bridger, Toby Winstone, Eddie Matthias (Priest), David Ayres and Betty Bailey

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 -  
Louise Carter, Margaret Fuller, Fred Harrison, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, Rita List, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Annabel Moir, Paul Riseley, Steven Stone, Hudson Wiggins

The Weeks Ahead
 
Our Nativity Crib and Christmas tree will be on display until Epiphany Sunday. Please call in for prayer or a few minutes contemplation and encourage the children to accompany you.
 
Sunday Worship at St. Mary Magdalene 
A recording of the service will be available ONLINE from 9am - Check your email for the notification.

Mid-Week Said Eucharist and Coffee Break on Skype
Join us 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 ?
FSW will continue to distribute non-perishable food to all known families. We also welcome gift vouchers 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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