Candlemas Sunday 4th February 2024
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St. Mary Magdalene Bolney |  | |
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| No Service at Bolney | Holy Trinity, Cuckfield | Holy Trinity, Cuckfield hold an 8am service every week either BCP or Common Worship. | |
| 9.30am | Sung Eucharist | P: 37 Angel voices ever singing G: 157 Faithful vigil ended O:714 We hail thy presence glorious R: 000 Be thou my vision | Malachi 3.1-5
Psalm 24 Hebrews 2.14-18 Luke 2.22-40 |
Welcome to Fr Daniel who is presiding for us today.
An invitation!
We are all invited to help Daniel celebrate his 50th Birthday on Friday 16th February with a Bring and Share Supper in the Jacobean Hall, The Old School, Cuckfield from 7pm. More details in due course.
To give an idea of numbers, please sign up at Ticketsource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/holy-trinity-church-cuckfield/t-earxgnd if you hope to come.
Year's Mind: Robbie Symes, Jack Foster and Audrey Cole.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Vanessa Crocker, Dilys Dunkin, Rob Glew, Peter Betts, 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 Sandra Gibson and her family as they mourn.
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 |
Sunday next before Lent 11th February 2024
9.30am Sung Eucharist with Rev Ruth presiding ably assisted by Tony.
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Thursday 8th February Said Eucharist at 9.30am
Ash Wednesday 14th February
9.30am Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes.
Details of Holy Week and Easter services will follow very soon.
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
Dates to follow.
Lent Courses 2024
Please refer to the two documents attached to your Pew News email.
One course will be via Zoom, the other to start at The Vicarage, 5 Barrowfield, Cuckfield.
Please note joining instructions. NB both courses start on Thursday February 22nd.
Cuckfield Deanery Morning will be held on Saturday 10th February
to be held at the Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes. 10am to 1pm.
The subject will be 'What is the New Testament?' Speaker: Rev Earl Collins, Vicar of St John's, Hove. A scholar and former Benedictine Abbot
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.
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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.
January Winners - £100: Mrs S Staples £60: Miss J Woodland £40: Mrs C Evans
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. 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 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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