Tenth Sunday after Trinity 13th August 2023

                                                                                        

	Tenth Sunday after Trinity 13th August 2023
	St. Mary Magdalene Bolney
	https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/  https://www.facebook.com/StMaryMagdaleneBolney

 

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: 570 Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him G: 576 Put thou thy trust in God O: 144 Dear Lord and Father of mankind R: 153 Eternal Father, strong to save	1 Kings 19.9-18 Psalm 85.8-13 Romans 10.5-15 Matthew 14.22-33

Year's Mind: Wilhelmus Van Der Top, Edith Thurston, Barbara Robins, Pam Hoad, Eric Packham, Keith McRae (priest) and Mathilde Valentim.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Hazel Clift and her family who mourn. Hazel's funeral will take place on Friday 18th August at 11.45am at The Surrey and Sussex Crematorium. 

Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Intercessions:  Please  pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Tom Crawford, Dilys Dunkin, Sandra Gibson, Helen, Michael Hudson, Keith Littlejohn, Tim Laker, 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 continue for the continuing desperate situation in Ukraine,  and for those trapped in Sudan, 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 17th August

 NB 9.30am Said Eucharist is cancelled

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 20th August

9.30am Sung Eucharist

Sunday 24th September  Sung Eucharist Trinity 16

Please note start time of 10am

Sunday 1st October 9.30am we will celebrate Harvest Festival

Book these dates in your diaries!

Ride and Stride for Sussex Historic Churches Trust.

This event is set for Saturday 9th September. Everyone is welcome to take part or sponsor. 

Future Men's Group meetings

Wednesday 20th September Meal at The Hare and Hounds, Cowfold

Wednesday 18th October Skittles at The Bull, Shermanbury.

Contact Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett if you would like to attend.

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

Holy Trinity, Cuckfield are resuming their free lunchtime concerts on Fridays 

Go to their website for information on future concerts.

https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/

  

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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

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.

 

Join for only £10 per month and be a cash prize winner!  Contact Tim Hutchings.

August Winners -  £100: Mrs S Staples    £60: Mrs L Clarke    £40: Mrs S Windridge

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. 

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/

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