Christmas Day 2023

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Christmas Day 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.

9.30amSung Eucharist 

P: 479 O come, all ye faithful

G: 508 O little town of Bethlehem

O: 330 It came upon the midnight clear

R: 266 Hark the herald angels sing

Isaiah 52.7-10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1.1-12
John 1.1-14

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.

Thank you to the team who helped to put up the tree and the Nativity scene! And also to Emily and her team for the amazing floral decorations!

Our grateful thanks to Canon Peter Sills for presiding today. We wish him and his family a very happy Christmas.

Year's Mind: Michael Sinclair, Roland Ayres, Christine Carr-Pacquay, Francis Pym (Priest), Joan Vernon, Kate Barker and Jackie Wadham.

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 and Jenny Hudson, Fr Derek Humphrey, Ron Leggett, Keith Littlejohn, Tim Laker, 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. 

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Geraldine Miller who has recently passed away. Remember too her husband Bill and daughters, Jessica and Laura. Geraldine's funeral service will be held at St Wilfrid's, Haywards Heath on Tuesday 2nd January at 1pm.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rose Luce and for Richard and their close family at this time. Rose's funeral service will take place at St Mary Magdalene on Friday 19th January at 12.30pm followed by burial at St Peter's, Cowfold. 

Please also pray for the repose of the soul of Toni White and her family and close neighbours as they mourn. Toni's funeral service will be held at BVC on Wednesday 27th December at 10.30am and will be followed by refreshments.

Prayers too for the repose of the soul of Graham Adby, a long time Bolney resident with his family.

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.
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Loving God, as we journey together through this period of vacancy, 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

Advent 4 Christmas Eve 24th December
NB There will NOT be a Sung Eucharist at 9.30am. We are welcome at Holy Trinity at 9am for Communion with carols.
Our Crib Service will be at 3pm in church.

Christmas Day
9.30am Sung Eucharist

 Next Said Eucharist Thursday 28th December

Christmas 1 31st December
9.30am Said Eucharist with hymns. Fr Daniel will preside.

Please note that Thursday Eucharists continue on a fortnightly basis  for the foreseeable future.
ADVANCE NOTICE: SAID EUCHARIST ON 11TH JANUARY IS CANCELLED.
Our clergy deserve a holiday!

Please check our website regularly for updated information.

    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 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
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

  
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. Email: bolneymagazine@gmail.com for information.
 
 ■ 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.

 

December Winners -  £100: Mrs S Harvey    £60: Mr E Hazel    £40: Mrs E Hutchings

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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