Third Sunday after Epiphany 23rd January 2022

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Third Sunday of Epiphany  Sunday 23rd January 2022

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 is necessary. The door will be left open at all times.  Please see the website for all details. We will review on a regular basis and keep you informed.
Please note that for the foreseeable future coffee will NOT be served after Sunday morning services.

The church is open every day for private prayer.
 
No Service
at Bolney		Holy Trinity, Cuckfield and St Peter's, CowfoldHoly Trinity, Cuckfield hold an 8am service every week either BCP or Common Worship. 
Cowfold holds an 8am Holy Communion (BCP) on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays each month
 9:30Sung Eucharist
P: 570 Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him
G: 420 Lord, thy word abideth
O: 580 Rejoice the Lord is King
R: 32 And can it be (omit v. 2)		Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12.12-31a
Luke 4.14-21


Year's Mind:  

Intercessions:  Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Albert and Joan Clifford, Ian Denyer, John Higginbotham, Michael Hudson, Rita List, Annabel Moir, Jenny Scofield, Tony Steer, Mike Vidler, Hudson Wiggins, Craig, Beth and baby William James and Gethyn Scofield recovering from an operation at Great Ormond Street and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of David Robins who passed away in recent days. Remember Louise, Kasia and Andrew with their families and his sister Jean as they mourn.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fred Harrison and for Jenny and all the family as they mourn. Fred's funeral will take place in church on Monday 14th February at 1pm followed by burial.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Geoffrey Boniface and remember Jill, Paul and Judith as they mourn. 

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

Fr Michael Maine's final service at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield will be on Sunday 27th February at 9.45am.
If you wish to attend you will need to book a ticket through Holy Trinity website.
Open for bookings from Monday 17th January. There is already a high demand so book early.

Said Eucharist  Thursday 27th January at 9.30am

 Candlemas (The Feast of the Presentation) on 
Sunday 30th January at 9.30am

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Most Tuesday evenings at 8pm 
NB No Compline on Tuesday 1st February

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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Website Highlights
 
 
Bolney Parish Magazine
The newly presented  magazine will be delivered to every home in the parish in the future. There are extra free copies available in church for non-residents and visitors.
 
 ■ 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 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.

 

January Winners -  £100: Mr J Higinbotham    £60: Mrs S Windridge   £40: Mrs D Gordon-Seymour

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. Huge thanks to Ron and Anne Leggett for making regular deliveries to the collection point in Chichester. A large consignment has just been sent.

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 shopping.
Sign up now through the link: https://www.easyfundraising.org/causes/stmmbolney
 

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