Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 16th October 2022
 | Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 16th October 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. Please note that if you are feeling chilly whilst in church, there is a small supply of blankets under the table at the door.
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: 684 Thou, whose almighty word G: 420 Lord, thy word abideth O: 12 Alleluia, sing to Jesus R: 314 Immortal, invisible | Genesis 32.22-31 Psalm 121 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5 Luke 18.1-8 |
Michael has now reinstated the chalice at Holy Communion which was received with pleasure last Sunday. It is your personal choice as to whether or not you receive.
We will welcome Milo and Annie Blacker into our church family at their baptism on Sunday afternoon.
Please offer prayers for them and their parents, Jenny and Luke along with their godparents.
Year's Mind: Charlie Batchelor
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Tom Crawford, Albert and Joan Clifford, Ann Collins, Daisy Hicks, Michael Hudson, Rita List, Rose Luce, Annabel Moir, Peta Pratt, Paul Riseley, Jenny Scofield, Hudson Wiggins and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time. We are delighted to hear that Mary Chamberlin is making good progress and give thanks to God for her recovery.
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.
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 20th October 9.30am Said Eucharist
Last Sunday after Trinity 23rd October
9.30am Sung Eucharist
All Souls will be celebrated on Thursday 3rd November at 9.30am Said Eucharist.
There will be a list in church for names you wish to be remembered next week.
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Compline with Fr Martin is streamed most Tuesday evenings at 8pm.
Book these dates in your diaries!
Men's Group
Next meeting will be at The Bull, Henfield on 19th October 7pm for Pizza and skittles.
Contact Ron Leggett or Clive Simmonds if you would like to join.
Wed 16th November Online Talk and Quiz about Clive's 2022 holidays to Western Canada, Ecuador and the Galapagos on the Holy Trinity Cuckfield via the Zoom link on their website. This meeting is open to all who may be interested.
Church Autumn clean!
All help will be much appreciated on Saturday 19th November from 9.30am onwards.
Many hands make light work. It would be good to have a sparkling church for Advent and Christmas
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 free 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.
October Winners - £100: Mrs J Mealing £60: Mr R Walker £40: Mrs D Gardner
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
Enormous thanks from FSW this week for our generous donations from Harvest Festival. Our school also kindly donated their goods too. There was so much that we left a wheelbarrow out to aid loading the van! We are also a collecting point for St Peter's, Cowfold and Holy Trinity, Lower Beeding so grateful thanks to those who kindly donate and drop the goods into church.
Plastic milk bottle tops - Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice
Please continue to save your plastic bottle tops from milk 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 milk 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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