Third Sunday before Advent 7th November 2021

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Third Sunday before Advent 7th November 2021

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

        
  



Covid 19
Michael, Tim and Sue have taken the decision to continue with our current restrictions for everyone's safety for all church services. Hymn books will be available from now on with singing but wearing masks would still be appreciated please.  Please see the website for all details. We will review on a regular basis and keep you informed.

The church is open every day for private prayer.
 
No Service
at Bolney		BCP
Eucharist
COWFOLD		For the time being, there will not be any 8am BCP Services at Bolney.  
Cowfold will continue with an 8am Holy Communion (BCP) on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays each month
9.30amService of the Word
P: 19 All my hope on God is founded
G: 584 Rock of Ages
O: 000 There is a hope
R: 332 I, the Lord of sea and sky		Psalm 62.5-12
Hebrews 9.24-28
Mark 1.14-20

Year's Mind: Janet Pratt, Baby Michael Malins, Ann Wigan, Lizabeth Seward and Pat Coles.

Intercessions:  Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Albert and Joan Clifford, Fred Harrison, John Higginbotham, Michael Hudson, David Kennard, Rita List, Annabel Moir, Jacky Philpott, David Robins, Jenny Scofield, Steven Stone, Mike Vidler, Hudson Wiggins, Craig, Beth and their premature baby and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.

David Robins has returned home with a live-in carer. Joan Clifford is to be found a suitable nursing home as sadly her dementia has taken another turn. Albert has a live-in carer and although frail, is reasonably happy. We pray for them all and their families.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Charlie Batchelor and for his family as they mourn. Charlie's funeral will be held on Friday 12th November at 11am in church. All are welcome in The Eight Bells following the service.

Please also pray for the repose of the soul of Anne Hazel.  There is to be be a private service at Worth crematorium for family only. A Service of Thanksgiving for Anne's life is to be held on Monday 15th November at 2pm in church followed by refreshments at Bolney Wine Estate. 

Our prayers especially for Afghanistan - for those who continue to suffer under a new regime and live in  terror, who are unable unable to leave the country or will be forced to find a way out on foot. All will suffer arduous journeys.

We also continue to pray especially for all nations tackling Coronavirus, for persecuted Christians abroad and for those lands suffering the worst effects of climate change including the people of southern Madagascar, who face famine after three years of drought.


The Weeks Ahead

Further repairs to the church tower
As part of the PCC's programme with restoration of the church tower, the next phase on the south side continues. During this time the clock chimes will be disabled from Monday to Friday.
All footpaths will be open for use as work will not impede access.

Thursday 11th November - Said Eucharist at 9.30am

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Most Tuesday evenings at 8pm

Remembrance Sunday 14th November
Note that Eucharist for today will begin at 9.15am followed by procession to the War Memorial,
Ryecroft Road to assemble by 10.55am for the Act of Remembrance
Everyone is invited to coffee and biscuits in the Rawson Hall immediately afterwards

Advent Sunday 28th November
Advent Service of Light at 6pm.
Join us for a moving service of Darkness to Light

Pre- Advent church clean
Sue would be grateful for help to give the church a good clean ready for Advent and Christmas
Saturday 20th November from 9.30am onwards.
Refreshments provided!

GROWING FAITH CONFERENCE  - Saturday 14th May 2022
Chichester Cathedral. Promoting partnerships between church, school and households.  
Keynote Speakers:- Chair of the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households, the Church of England's Chief Education Officer and the National Going for Growth (Children and Youth) Adviser. Space is limited so please book early.
For further details and booking please contact: irene.smale@chichester.anglican.org
 
  
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News and General Information

Parish Giving Scheme

Church expenditure has not substantially changed since 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.

 

October Winners -  £100: Mrs L Barker    £60: Dr J Aram    £40: Mr P Merrett

Could you help to stock the FSW foodbank ?
FSW will continue to distribute non-perishable food to known families. Currently gifts are collected from church on the second Wednesday of each month. Please drop your offerings into the box as near to that day as possible. 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 tops - Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice 
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops (supermarket only) 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.

Please support St Mary Magdalene through Easyfundraising when doing your Christmas shopping.
Sign up now through the link: https://www.easyfundraising.org/causes/stmmbolney/?invite=1VDVLI&referral-campaign=s2s&utm_source=newssharebox
 

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