Third Sunday before Lent 13th February 2022

          

Third Sunday before Lent 13th February 2022

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

        
  




Covid 19
Michael, Tim and Sue have taken the decision to continue with our current guidance for everyone's safety for all church services. Hymn books are available from now on with singing and wearing masks is encouraged. 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.
Coffee will be served after service

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 EucharistP: 227  God of mercy, God of grace
G: 77   Blest are the pure in heart
O: 590  Seek ye first the kingdom of God
R: 74   Blessed assurance
Jeremiah 17.5-10
Psalm 1
1 Corinthians 15.12-20
Luke 6.17-26

Year's Mind: David Gardner, Jessie Foote, Angela Paulson, Charles Gordon Seymour, Joan Higinbotham and Bettie Bruce.

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 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 pray for the repose of the soul of David Robins and remember Louise, Kasia and Andrew with their families and his sister Jean and brother Geoff 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.

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

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.
Tickets are virtually gone!

Said Eucharist  Thursday 17th February at 9.30am
Sung Eucharist  Sunday 20th February at 9.30am

 Deanery Synod will take place at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield on Tuesday 15th February
7.45pm for 8pm start.
Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a Eucharist as it is Fr Michael Maine's last Synod as Rural Dean. Refreshments will be served at 7.45pm

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 2nd March.
There will be a Said Eucharist at 9.30am with Imposition of Ashes on that day.
A Lent course will begin 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 both have copies for sale at £4.00. (special price!)

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Most Tuesday evenings at 8pm
NB No Compline on Tuesday 15th February

Cuckfield and Bolney Men's Group will next meet on Wednesday 16th February
for skittles and pizza at The Bull, Shermanbury.
Please contact Ron Leggett or Clive Simmonds if you wish to attend.

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 monthPlease 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.
 
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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