Second Sunday of Advent 4th December 2022

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Second Sunday of Advent 4th December 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. 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, 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
9.30amService of the wordP: 221 God is working his purpose out
G: 359 Jesus shall reign
O: 438 Make way make way
R: 259 Hail to the Lord's anointed		Isaiah 11.1-10
Matthew 3.1-12


Year's Mind: Geoffrey Boniface, Graham Parsons and Rosemary Ward.

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. 

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 8th December
Said Eucharist at 9.30am

Advent 3 Sunday 11th December
Sung Eucharist at 9.30am
Advent 4  Sunday 18th December
9.30am Sung Eucharist
                      6.30pm Christmas Carols by candlelight with the New Sussex Singers
              Refreshments will be served after the concert
Christmas Eve
3pm Crib Service
11pm Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion
Christmas Day
9.30am Sung Eucharist

Please note there will not be a Said Eucharist on Thursday 22nd December

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Compline with Fr Martin is streamed most Tuesday evenings 

Book these dates in your diaries!

Saturday Markets  10am - 12noon.
Dates for 2023 are: 25th February, 27th May, 23rd September and 25th November.
Contact Sue for information for 2023.
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Sue Ayres
susanayres1@gmail.com

Bolney Village Chapel are 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/
They are holding their annual Christmas Tree Festival from 9th - 11th December
including a Christmas Concert on Saturday evening.
Supporting the Golden Lion Children's Trust.
More details on their website

  
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.

 

November Winners -  £100:  Mrs E Hutchings   £60:  Mr P George   £40: Mr J Staples 

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. 

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.
 
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 online shopping.
Sign up now through the link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stmmbolney
 

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