Candlemas Sunday 29th January 2023

                                                            

Candlemas 29th January 2023

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

        

  



 Please note that if you are feeling chilly whilst in church, there is a small supply of blankets under the table at the door.
 
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

9.30amSung EucharistP:105 Christ whose glory fills the sky
G:157 Faithful vigil ended
O:609 Songs of thankfulness and praise
R:000 Be thou my vision (Sheet)
Malachi 3.1-5
Psalm 24
Hebrews 2.14-18
Luke 2.22-40


Intercessions:  Please  pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Brian Cook, Tom Crawford, Dilys Dunkin, Sandra Gibson, 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 Daisy Hicks who passed away a few days ago.

Congratulations to Paul and Jenny Riseley on becoming grandparents! We trust all are doing well!
 
Our prayers especially for the continuing 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 2nd February 2023 (Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple)
9.30am  Said Eucharist 

Sunday 5th February 2023 
Third Sunday before Lent
9.30am Service of the Word

Ash Wednesday 22nd February
We will celebrate with Said Communion with Imposition of Ashes at 9.30am 
There will NOT be a service the following day (Thursday)

Details of a Lent Course will follow soon.
            
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype 8pm
We will draw this short service of prayer to a close on Tuesday 31st January as it is felt it has 'run its course'.
We are very grateful to Martin for his care and conscientious duty over almost three years.

Book these dates in your diaries!


Deanery Day Saturday 4 February 2023
 Ascension Church, Vale Road, Haywards Heath from 10am-1pm. The speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Ruth Bushyager, Bishop of Horsham, and her subject ‘Courageous Discipleship. How, in a challenging time for our churches, can we draw inspiration and strength from the first disciples?’ Come along to be encouraged in your own journey of faith. No need to book.

Saturday Markets  10am - 12noon.
Dates for 2023 are: 25th February, 27th May, 23rd September and 25th November.
Contact Sue for information.
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 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

Parish Giving Scheme

We 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.


January Winners -  £100: Mr R Burgess    £60: Mr B Barker    £40: Mrs S Harvey

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 monthPlease 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.

Are you able to help with the occasional church cleaning?
If you can spare an hour or two once a month or less, we would be very grateful.
Please speak to Margaret or 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. 

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 so if you can help to serve lunches you will be welcomed with open arms.

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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