Ninth Sunday after Trinity 14th August 2022

                                    

Ninth Sunday after Trinity   14th August 2022

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

        

  



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, 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

9.30amSung EucharistP: 755 Ye holy angels bright
G: 541 O thou who camest from above
O: 447 May the mind of Christ, my Saviour
R: 292 How firm a foundation
Jeremiah 23.23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11.29 - 12.2
Luke 12.49-5



Year's Mind: Wilhelmus Vandertop, Edith Thurston, Barbara Robins, Eric Packham, Pam Hoad, Keith McRae (Priest) and Mathilde Valentim.

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

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.

Please remember in your prayers this week Lucy and Harry who were married here on Saturday and Charlotte and Ben who will be married on Saturday 20th August.


The Weeks Ahead

Thursday 18th August 9.30am Said Eucharist

Tenth Sunday after Trinity 21st August
9.30am Sung Eucharist

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
 Most Tuesdays at 8pm

Book these dates in your diaries!

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.

  

If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know


Website Highlights

Bolney Magazine
The 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.

Please note that you are now able to donate to church funds via our website. Follow the blue link for Give a little.


August Winners -  £100:  Mrs S Windridge   £60:  Fr. Martin Mills   £40: Mrs B Gibson 

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 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  bottle tops from bottles and cartons as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin. There is a collection bin in church. Thank you to Ron and Anne for collecting and delivering our milk bottle tops to Chichester. 11 kgs plus this time - that's an awful lots of tops! Please keep them coming but note ONLY plastic milk bottle tops please.

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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