Pentecost Sunday 28th May 2023
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| 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: 114 Come down, O Love divine G: 84 Breathe on me, breath of God O: 288 Holy Spirit, come, confirm us R: 163 Father, Lord of all creation | Acts 2.1-21 Psalm 104.1-9 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13 |
Year's Mind: Sheila Nicholls, Douglas Mills, Caroline Henderson, Guy Saunders (Priest), Margaret Foster and Gordon Warren.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Tom Crawford, Dilys Dunkin, Jim Futcher, Sandra Gibson, Helen, Michael Hudson, 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 Albert Clifford and remember his family in your prayers as they mourn.
Albert's funeral will take place in church at 11.30am on Thursday 8th June followed by a reception at the Rawson Hall.
Please continue to pray for the repose of the souls of Phyllis Bridger and Mary Brazil and their families as they mourn.
Our very own Rev Peter Sutton is to be priested on Saturday 3rd June at 12 noon at St Mary's, Horsham.
He will be delighted to see anyone from Bolney. We send him our love and prayers as he continues his service at St Giles, Horsted Keynes.
Our prayers continue for the continuing desperate situation in Ukraine, more than a year on and for those trapped in Sudan; also Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, 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 1st June
9.30am Said Eucharist
Trinity Sunday 4th June
9.30am Service of the Word
Book these dates in your diaries!
Deanery Synod Tuesday 13th June 2023
Everyone is welcome to attend the next Deanery Synod at St Augustine's, Scaynes Hill
7.45pm for 8pm
The speaker will be Stephen Argent, Reader at St Augustine's and Assistant Warden for Lay Ministry in the Horsham Archdeaconry.
Men's Group will next meet at The Bull, Shermanbury on Wednesday 21st June for skittles and pizza.
Contact Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett if you wish to attend.
The Taverners Xl are playing 20-20 at Cuckfield every Thursday from 25th May until 27th July starting at 6pm for those interested.
Saturday Markets 10am - 12noon.
Dates for 2023 are: 23rd September and 25th November.
Contact Sue for information.
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Sue Ayres
susanayres1@gmail.com
We have launched our annual Grand Prize Draw raising money for church funds to culminate on Village Day Saturday 24th June.
Tickets have been issued with the May magazine. Sue has many extra tickets to sell upon request! Your help with sales beforehand and on the day will be much appreciated.
Holy Trinity, Cuckfield are resuming their free lunchtime concerts on Fridays
Go to their website for information on future concerts.
https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/
Holy Trinity are looking to appoint a part time Old School Manager to manage the Old School on a day to day basis.
Reporting to the Chair of the Old School Board they are to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements for a public building and that the Old School serves the needs of Holy Trinity Church and remains a leading choice for members of the community seeking a place to hire for single, short-term and long-term use.
- Location: The Old School, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ
- Hours: 3 hours per day Monday to Friday (e.g. 9-12am or 1-4pm)
- Salary: £9,984 pa
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.
May Winners - £100: Mrs S Windridge £60: Miss M Sheppard £40: Fr. M Mills
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.
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 and drinks 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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