Fourth Sunday before Advent 5th November 2023

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All Saints 5th November 2023


St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

        

  




 

No Service
at Bolney		Holy Trinity, Cuckfield Holy Trinity, Cuckfield hold an 8am service every week either BCP or Common Worship. 


9.30am
Service of the Word

P: 340 Jerusalem the golden

G: 74 Blessed assurance

S: 929 In the Lord

O: 000 King of kings

R: 636 The churches one Foundation

Revelation 7.9-17
1 John 3.1-3
Matthew 5.1-12

NB To protect ourselves from unnecessary infection, your wardens have agreed that we should continue to exchange the PEACE during  the service by continuing to avoid physical contact.
Your cooperation would be appreciated. Thank you. Hand gel is always available at the door.

The date for Rev Daniel Valentine's licensing to the benefice is confirmed as Wednesday 22nd November at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield. Everyone is welcome to attend.
As parking will be at a premium, it is suggested that folks share cars and head for the car park in Broad Street.

Donation.   On behalf of St Mary Magdalene PCC, the treasurer wishes to acknowledge with many thanks a generous donation of £300 received anonymously in the month of October.   This is hugely appreciated.  Making a card payment via the website is quick & easy.   

Year's Mind: Janet Pratt, Nigel Powell and Baby Michael Malins

Intercessions:  Please  pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Tom Crawford, Dilys Dunkin, Nicola and Carl Farrant, Sandra Gibson, Helen, Michael Hudson, Keith Littlejohn, Tim Laker, Rose Luce, Geraldine Miller, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt, Paul Riseley, Jenny and Peter Scofield, Craig, Beth and William and 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 desperate situation in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel,  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.
We particularly pray for those severely affected by earthquake and floods in Morocco and Libya that help may come quickly and efficiently with those in authority allowing access. Remember those many thousands who have died as a result and their families as they search and mourn.
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Loving God, as we journey together through this period of interregnum, let us look to the journey of our Patron, St Mary Magdalene, for inspiration:
As she and the other disciples walked alongside Christ, give us joy in each other, as we share responsibility for our church and our community and may the gift of interregnum be a period of deeper love and fellowship.
As she stood at the foot of the Cross give us courage to face our future and embrace the unknown.
As she waited and watched by the Tomb give us patience to wait and wisdom to live and trust in the waiting.
As she witnessed Christ in the stillness of early morning grant that we may witness his presence with us at all times and let us look forward to rejoicing in that presence with our new Vicar.  Amen


The Weeks Ahead

Church Autumn Clean is planned for Saturday 11th November from 9.30am.
Your help will be much appreciated. 


Remembrance Sunday 12th November
Our Sung Eucharist will start promptly at 9.15am in church
followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial
starting at 10.55am


 Said Eucharist Thursday 16th November at 9.30am

Please note that Thursday Eucharists continue on a fortnightly basis from November for the foreseeable future.

Please check our website regularly for updated information.

Please note that Holy Trinity, Cuckfield will be delighted to welcome everyone at any of their three midweek services. Please go to their website for information.
https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/


Book these dates in your diaries!
 
Future Men's Group meetings 
Wednesday 18th November at The Whyte Harte, Cuckfield.
Wednesday 17th January 2024 venue to be decided.
Please contact Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett for details if you would like to attend.


Saturday Markets  
10am - 12noon. Rawson Hall
Next Market will be on 25th November.
Markets for 2024: 24th February; 25th May; 21st September; 23rd November
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/

The New Sussex Singers will be performing at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield on Saturday 11th November
to celebrate Remembrance. Go to www.newsussexsingers.co.uk  for details and booking.
  One FREE ticket for every group of 5 who book together.

  
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. We welcome our two new editors, Karyn Kelley and Melanie Uniacke, who are continuing Sabrina's excellent work. 
 
 ■ 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.

 

November Winners -  £100: Mrs J Mealing    £60: Mrs L Clarke    £40: Mr P George

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.

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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