Third Sunday before Advent 6th November 2022
 | Third Sunday before Advent 6th November 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 | Service of the Word | P: 97 Christ is made the sure foundation G: 332 I, the Lord of sea and sky O: 000 I am the light, whose brightness shines R: 16 All hail the power of Jesus' name | Psalm 17:1-9 1 Peter 2:1-10 Luke 8:4-15 |
Michael will lead Service of the Word on Sunday and we welcome Rev Jon Shuler as preacher.
Year's Mind: Janet Pratt, Baby Michael Malins and Ann Wigan
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Tom Crawford, Daisy Hicks, Michael Hudson, Rita List, Rose Luce, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt, Paul Riseley, Jenny and Peter Scofield, Hudson Wiggins and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joan Clifford and for Albert and his family as they mourn.
The family will be delighted if you are able to attend Joan's funeral which will take place in church at 11am on Tuesday 8th November.
Peta is now back in her care home and resting after her stay in hospital.
Hazel sends best wishes to everyone. She is very bright mentally but struggling physically.
Our prayers especially for the desperate situation in Ukraine, also Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Southern Madagascar and all countries of the world who are suffering as a result of war, famine, drought, persecution, political unrest and continued Coronavirus outbreaks.
| The Weeks Ahead |
Thursday 10th November 2022
Said Eucharist at 9.30am
Remembrance Sunday will be on 13th November
Service will start at 9.15am to be followed by a procession to the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance at 10.55am
We will be joined by our friends from BVC with Rev Simon Allaby preaching.
Refreshments will be served in the Rawson Hall following the Act of Remembrance.
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Compline with Fr Martin is streamed most Tuesday evenings although cancelled for this coming week 8th November.
Book these dates in your diaries!
Next Men's Group
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.
Bolney Village Chapel will be offering 'warm spaces' with free tea, coffee and cake every Tuesday from 1st November 9.30am - 4pm. This is a generous offer on their part especially for those who are struggling to keep warm at home.
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 church 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 Sue.
Plastic milk bottle tops - Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice
Please continue to save your plastic bottle tops from milk bottles and milk cartons. There is a collection bin in church. Thank you to Ron and Anne for collecting and delivering our milk bottle tops to Chichester.
Please continue to save your plastic bottle tops from milk bottles and milk cartons. There is a collection bin in church. Thank you to Ron and Anne for collecting and delivering our milk bottle tops to Chichester.
Batchelor's Field Community Cafe
Needs our support whether it is to help or buy lunch or coffee. There is a huge shortage of volunteers especially with Christmas coming up. If you can help to serve lunches at this popular time you will be welcomed with open arms.
The Rawson Hall Trustees have generously boosted the cafe finances for a limited amount of time but support from the community is much needed. We wouldn't like to lose this valuable part of our village.
Please help by being vigilant
. . . when passing the church and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.
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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