Third Sunday after Trinity St Thomas 3rd July 2022

                              

	Third Sunday after Trinity St Thomas  3rd July 2022
	St. Mary Magdalene Bolney
	https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/  https://www.facebook.com/StMaryMagdaleneBolney

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 few weeks we will leave the door open and keep under review. 

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
9.30am	Service of the Word	P: 97 Christ is made the sure foundation G: 323 In heavenly love abiding O: 462 My Lord, what love is this? R: 303 I cannot tell	Ephesians 2.19-22 John 20.24-29

Fr Martin is taking a well-earned break next week - happy holiday!

Year's Mind:  David Duplock, Molly Potts, Jim Blake and Katie Kendra.

Intercessions:  Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Mary Chamberlin, Albert and Joan Clifford, Ann Collins, Helen, Michael Hudson, Anne Leggett, Rita List, Rose Luce, Annabel Moir, Peta Pratt, Jenny Scofield, Angela Tabor, 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. 

Pray also for those families in the village who have opened their homes to those made homeless as a result of war in Ukraine.

Please pray for the repose of the soul John Higginbotham and his family who mourn.

There is to be a Service of Thanksgiving for John's life on Monday 11th July at 3pm in church.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Cyril Lucas who passed away last week. He will be sadly missed by everyone, not only for his sense of humour but for the service he gave to the village in his working life. Please pray for Nellie and his family in their loss.

Cyril's funeral service will take place in church on Monday 18th July at 2pm.

Peter Sutton was ordained Deacon yesterday at St Mary's, Kemptown. He will serve his curacy at St Giles, Horsted Keynes. Congratulations Peter and our prayers go with you.

Will Lyon Tupman, was priested in Ely Cathedral yesterday. 

Tristan Meares was also ordained Deacon in Blackburn Cathedral. He will serve his curacy in Tarleton and Rufford, Lancashire.

Peta's ongoing care has now been arranged in a nursing home near to her daughter in East Grinstead.

Our prayers especially for the desperate situation in Ukraine, also 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.

Thank you to everyone who contributed with help and support to our Summer Prize Draw. Result will be announced in church on Sunday morning!

The Weeks Ahead

Thursday 7th July

9.30am Said Eucharist

Third Sunday after Trinity  10th July

9.30am Sung Eucharist

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype

NB No Compline this coming Tuesday. Most Tuesdays at 8pm

Book these dates in your diaries!

The next Men's Group meeting will be on Wednesday 20th July at The Eight Bells.

Please let Ron Leggett know if you would like to attend. he will be delighted to hear from you!

Saturday 23rd July 6pm

Summer Concert to celebrate our Patronal Festival.

All details on the leaflet which you have received. Please reply to Michael's invitation (free ticket)

to a Strawberry reception prior to the concert, for catering purposes.

Sunday 24th July Patronal Festival 9.30am

The preacher will be Canon Trevor Dennis who retired in 2010 after over 16 years on the staff of Chester Cathedral as Canon Chancellor and then Vice Dean. Before that, he was tutor in Old Testament Studies and latterly Vice-Principal at Salisbury and Wells Theological (now Sarum) College,

Tea at Agates (by kind invitation from Judy)

Saturday 30th July 3pm - 5pm 

All offers of help will be gratefully accepted.

Homemade cakes and raffle prizes will be gratefully received.

Saturday Markets  10am - 12noon.

Saturday Market is back at the Rawson Hall!

If you are interested in having a stall please contact Claire George

clairegeorge@bolney.plus.com.

Following dates: 24th September and 26th November.

  

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Website Highlights

Bolney Magazine

The new magazine is now delivered to every home in the parish. 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.

 

Join for only £10 per month and be a cash prize winner!  Contact Tim Hutchings.

June  Winners -  £100:  Mrs S Harvey  £60:  Mrs H Mullany  £40: Fr. Martin Mills

Could you help to stock the FSW foodbank?  

FSW 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.

 

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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