Easter 5 Sunday 28th April 2024

                     

Easter 5  Sunday 28th April 2024

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 EucharistP: 259 Hail to the Lord's anointed
G: 541 O thou who camest from above
O: 304 I come with joy
R: 217 God is love
Acts 8.26-40
Psalm 22.25-31
1 John 4.7-21
John 15.1-8

Welcome and thank you to Rev Ruth for leading us with worship today.

Year's Mind:  Dennis Knight, Sylvia Smith, Albert Clifford, Michael Proctor, Eileen Scrivener and Tom Brazil.

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, 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 Nannette Lerwill and her family as they mourn. Details of her funeral will follow.

Please also pray for the repose of the soul of David Strong and his family as they mourn. Details of a memorial service will follow.

Pray for blessings on Georgie and Matt as they prepare for their wedding next Saturday 4th May.

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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

Thursday  9.30am Said Eucharist 2nd May with Fr Martin

 Easter 6     Sunday 5th May
9.30am Service of the Word
Dr Tony Bond

Please check our website regularly for updated information.

The Reports and Minutes from the APCM held in church last Sunday will be on the website shortly.

    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!

Cuckfield Monthly Food Market
This will be held in Holy Trinity every second Saturday of the month

Men's Group
Note meetings are now to be held on the third Tuesday of the month.
Please let Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett know in advance if you would like to attend.
Tuesday 21st May for skittles and pizza at The Bull, Henfield


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

Summer Prize Draw
We will launch this event once again by inserting draw tickets in the June edition of the Bolney Magazine. The draw will take place at the Bolney Market on Saturday 21st September.
We are in need of some good prizes please! 
Please contact Sue asap if you are able to provide a good prize.
This is our only fund raising event this year and your support will be greatly appreciated.

  

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.
 
 ■ 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.


April Winners -  £100: Mr R Burgess    £60: Mrs J Mealing    £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 monthPlease 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 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. 

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.

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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