First Sunday in Lent 26th February 2023
 | First Sunday in Lent 26th February 2023 | |
St. Mary Magdalene Bolney |  | |
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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, 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: 379 Lead us heavenly Father, lead us G: 584 Rock of Ages O: 190 Forty days and forty nights R: 626:Take up thy cross | Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5.12-19 Matthew 4.1-11 |
Year's Mind: Janet Hoad, Sylvia Hardaker, John Hughes, Dorrie Seward and Suzette Flutter.
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.
We pray for the many thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria; for those who have been rescued, for the souls of those who have died and for the families suffering in their loss. Pray also for other parts of the world devastated by nature including the cyclone in New Zealand and landslides in Brazil.
Our prayers continue for the continuing desperate situation in Ukraine, a year on: 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.
And some happy news! Congratulations to Emily and Max on their engagement! Emily is Martin and Margaret's eldest granddaughter with very strong links to Bolney having been born in the village, baptised and confirmed at St Mary Magdalene!
| The Weeks Ahead |
Thursday 2nd March 2023
9.30am Said Eucharist
Sunday 5th March 2023
Second Sunday in Lent
9.30am Service of the Word
Friday 3rd March
World Day of Prayer
There is to be a service at The Church of The Ascension, Vale Road, Haywards Heath at 2pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend
Lent Course will begin on Wednesday 1st March at BVC at 7pm
This meeting will begin with a 'bring and share' supper.
Following weeks will begin at 7.30pm and finish at 9pm.
All are welcome. Please contact Rev Michael if you would like to attend.
Book these dates in your diaries!
Saturday Markets 10am - 12noon.
Dates for 2023 are: 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 'warm spaces' have been discontinued through lack of support.
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.
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| News and General Information |
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.
February Winners - £100: Mr J Staples £60: Mr M Wood £40: Mr R Burgess
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.
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.
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.
Further information can be found on: https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/support-us/legacy/
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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