Second Sunday before Lent 12th February 2023
 | Second Sunday before Lent 12th 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:684 Thou, whose almighty word G:410 Lord, for tomorrow and it's needs O:590 Seek ye first (Round) R:573 Praise to the Lord | Genesis 1.1 – 2.3 Psalm 136.1-9,26-27 Romans 8.18-25 Matthew 6.25-34 |
Year's Mind: Kevin Clark, David Gardner, Jessie Foote, Angela Paulson, Charles Gordon Seymour and Joan Higinbotham.
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 have the good news that Paul Riseley has arrived home after a prolonged stay in hospital. His determination and resilience to make progress has been amazing. We keep Paul and Jenny in our prayers as they settle back together.
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. We commend everyone involved in the incredible rescue mission.
Our prayers continue 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 16th February 2023
9.30am Said Eucharist
Sunday 19th February 2023
Last Sunday before Lent
9.30am Sung Eucharist
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)
Next meeting of the Men's Group is on Wednesday 15th February.
Skittles and pizza at The Bull, Shermanbury
Please contact Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett if you would like 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: 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 |
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 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/
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