Palm Sunday 24th March 2024
 | Palm Sunday 24th March 2024 | |
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: 14 All Glory laud and honour G: 333 It is a thing most wonderful O: 463 My song is love unknown R: 583 Ride on, ride on, in majesty | Isaiah 50: 4-9a Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-24 Philippians 2: 5-11 John 12: 12-16 |
Welcome and thank you to Rev Dr Caroline Currer for presiding today and we look forward to seeing her again for Easter Day!
Year's Mind: Margaret Ayres, Pat Hawke, Jim Thurston and Bob Gardiner.
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 Cymerman, Jenny Hudson, Ron Leggett, Keith Littlejohn, Tim Laker, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt, Paul Riseley, Jenny and Peter Scofield 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 Fr Derek Humphrey who has sadly passed away.
A much loved and respected priest. Details of Fr Derek's funeral are as follows:
*There will be a service in St Andrew & St George, St George’s Way, Stevenage, SG1 1XX on Wednesday 10th April at 12 noon. Then on Thursday 11th April there will be a service in the Parish of The Holy Spirit, 197 Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DY at 12 noon, followed by a private burial.
These two locations were at Father Derek’s request in order that those who wished to attend did not have too far to travel. As you are undoubtedly aware those who will be travelling from London or the North then Stevenage will be your easier option, and those along the South Coast then Southsea hopefully will be easier for you to get to, however should you wish to do so, you are welcome to attend either or both services.
Please do not send or bring flowers, if you have a statue of Our Lady in your church, then please place an arrangement by her in memory of Father Derek, if not then please do place flowers in your own churches.
Donations in memory of Father Derek are to be made to the Porch Pantry at St Andrew & St George, Stevenage, cheques to be made payable to The PCC of St Andrew & St George, Stevenage, please also enclose a small note making clear what this is for along with your name and address.
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We continue to pray for Vanessa with her continuing treatment and for Roger caring for her.
Latest news on Peta Pratt is that she is stable and comfortable in her care home but not overly responsive. She does however treasure receiving cards and messages. St Paul's Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5XW.
Helen has settled well in Villa Adastra and looking well but a little bemused.
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 |
Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday 24th March 9.30am Sung Eucharist with Rev Dr Caroline Currer
Blessing of the Oils will be at 12 noon at St Mary's, Horsham on Tuesday 26th March.
Maundy Thursday 28th March 9.30am Sung Eucharist with Fr Daniel
Good Friday 29th March at Holy Trinity:
11am - 11.45am Holy Communion (BCP)
12noon - 1pm Good Friday Meditation
2pm - 3pm Good Friday Litany
Easter Eve Vigil 8 - 9.30pm at Holy Trinity
Easter Day 31st March 9.30am Sung Eucharist with Rev Dr Caroline Currer
with a talk orientated towards children. We will follow the service with an Easter egg hunt!
Thursday 9.30am Said Eucharist 4th April
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!
Lent Courses 2024
Continue at with Fr Daniel at The Vicarage, Cuckfield and with Clive Simmonds on Zoom.
There is still time to join!
APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting)
This will take place in church on Sunday 21st April following the Eucharist.
Nominations are invited for churchwardens and members of the PCC
The Electoral Roll must be revised in preparation for the above meeting by Easter Day.
If you wish to make any alteration to your membership please let Sue know by Easter Day.
A complete revision will be made for 2025 when you will all be requested to complete a new Application Form.
Deanery Synod
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 22nd May at West Hoathly
Details to follow.
Saturday Markets
10am - 12noon. Rawson Hall
Markets for 2024: 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. Closing date for articles is by the first Friday of the preceding month. 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.
March Winners - £100: Mrs S Windridge £60: Mrs C Evans £40: Dr. J Aram
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.
Cuckfield's monthly food market will have a new venue from Saturday 13th April. In future it will be held on the second Saturday of each month at Holy Trinity.
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/
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Sign up now through the link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stmmbolney
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