Harvest Thanksgiving Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 25th September 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 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 | Sung Eucharist | P:133 Come, ye thankful people, come G:185 For the fruits of his creation O:719 We plough the fields and scatter C:81 Bread is blest and broken R:184 For the beauty of the earth | Joel 2.21-27 Psalm 126 1 Timothy 6.6-10 Matthew 6.25-33 |
Gracious God, we give thanks for the life of your servant, Queen Elizabeth
for her faith and her dedication to duty. Bless our nation as we mourn her death and may her example continue to inspire us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Fr Martin is taking a well earned break for a couple of weeks. We wish him a good rest.
Year's Mind: Syd Todd
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Mary Chamberlin, Tom Crawford, Albert and Joan Clifford, Ann Collins, Helen, Daisy Hicks, Michael Hudson, Anne Leggett, Rita List, Rose Luce, Annabel Moir, Peta Pratt, Paul Riseley, Jenny Scofield, Trevor, 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 of Charlie Chandler (18) tragically killed in a motor cycle accident in Ansty. He and his family lived in The Street until recent years.
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 our team of flower arrangers who have decorated the church so beautifully today and to all who have brought gifts which will go to FSW's Food Bank.
Ride and Stride
A brilliant achievement by Martin Wood who took part in this event at the last minute; he achieved 24 churches and 50 miles! It's not too late to sponsor him so please contribute generously.
This event is organised by Sussex Historic Churches Trust. The amount raised is divided between the Trust and our own parish church.
| The Weeks Ahead |
Thursday 29th September 9.30am Said Eucharist
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2nd October
9.30am Service of the Word
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
NB Compline is taking a holiday from Tuesday 13th September to Tuesday 4th October inclusive.
Resume on Tuesday 11th October.
Book these dates in your diaries!
Men's Group
Next meetings on 19th October and 16th November.
Contact Ron Leggett or Clive Simmonds if you would like to join.
Saturday Markets 10am - 12noon.
Next Saturday Market 26th November at the Rawson Hall
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Claire George
clairegeorge@bolney.plus.com.
Holy Trinity, Cuckfield are resuming their lunchtime concerts on Fridays
Go to their website for information on future concerts.
https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/
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 |
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.
September Winners - £100: Mrs E Hutchings £60: Mrs H Mullany £40: Mrs N Lucas
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 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.
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 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.
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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