Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 9th October 2022

                                            

	Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 9th October 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. 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: 570 Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him G: 584 Rock of Ages O: 297 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds R: 695 To God be the glory	2 Kings 5.1-3,7-15c Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19

Year's Mind: Alex Pym, Ray Sheridan, Dorothy Millen and Jane Russell.

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, 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. 

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 13th October 9.30am Said Eucharist

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 16th October

9.30am Sung Eucharist

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype

Compline resumes on Tuesday 11th October.

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.

Wed 16th November Online Talk and Quiz about Clive's 2022 holidays to Western Canada, Ecuador and the Galapagos on the HTC zoom link. This meeting is open to all who may be interested.

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 free lunchtime concerts on Fridays 

Go to their website for information on future concerts.

https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/

The next Deanery Synod meeting is on Wednesday 12th October 7.45pm at St Peter and St John, Wivelsfield.

The Diocesan Head of Wellbeing is the speaker. All are welcome to attend.

  

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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.

 

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

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 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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