Sunday Next before Lent 27th February 2022
 | Sunday Next before Lent 27th February 2022 | |
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Covid 19
Now that all restrictions have been lifted, Michael, Tim and Sue can only leave yours and everyone's safety to common sense while the virus is still about. For the next week or so we will leave the door open and review next month.
The church is open every day for private prayer.
| No Service at Bolney | Holy Trinity, Cuckfield and St Peter's, Cowfold | Holy 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 | |
Year's Mind: Sylvia Hardaker, John Hughes, Dorrie Seward and Suzette Flutter.
Intercessions: Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Albert and Joan Clifford, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, Rita List, Annabel Moir, Peta Pratt, Jenny Scofield, Mike Vidler, Hudson Wiggins, Baby William James and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.
Please continue to pray for the repose of the souls of David Robins and Fred Harrison and their families
Our prayers especially for Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Southern Madagascar and all countries of the world who are suffering as a result of war, famine, drought, persecution and political unrest
We continue to pray for all nations tackling Coronavirus.
| The Weeks Ahead |
NO SERVICE AT ST MARY MAGDALENE on Sunday 27th February at 9.30am
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 2nd March.
Sung Eucharist at 9.30am with Imposition of Ashes
No Said Eucharist on Thursday 3rd March
A Lent course begins at BVC on Wednesday 9th March until 6th April at 7.30pm when we will be discussing the book entitled 'Living with Romans 12 Everyday' written by Matt Summerfield.
Michael and Simon have books available.
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Most Tuesday evenings at 8pm
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.
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
If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know
| 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.
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| News and General Information |
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.
February Winners - £100: Mr I Fairbairn £60: Mr M Sutton £40: Mrs E Hutchings
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. There is a collection bin in church. Huge thanks to Ron and Anne Leggett for making regular deliveries to the collection point in Chichester.
Please help by being vigilant
. . . when passing the church and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops (supermarket only) as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin. There is a collection bin in church. Huge thanks to Ron and Anne Leggett for making regular deliveries to the collection point in Chichester.
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.
Further information can be found on: https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/support-us/legacy/
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