Sunday after Ascension 12th May 2024
 | Sunday after Ascension 12th May 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: 131 Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem
G: 77 Blest are the pure in heart O: 104 Christ triumphant R: 137 Crown him with many crowns | Acts 1.15-17,21-26
Psalm 1 1 John 5.9-13 John 17.6-19 |
Welcome and thank you to Canon Peter Sills for presiding this morning.
Year's Mind: Jack Towner, Patricia Hodges and Ian Winton.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Margaret, 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. Nannette's funeral will take place in church at 12 noon on Thursday 16th May followed by burial in the churchyard.
Please also pray for the repose of the soul of David Strong and his family as they mourn. A Memorial Service will be held in church on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 2pm.
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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 and political unrest.
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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 16th May 9.30am Said Eucharist
Pentecost Sunday 19th May
9.30am Sung Eucharist
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!
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
Youth work: Speaker: Sarah Steel (youth & children's worker from Hurstpierpoint and one of the conveners of the hub serving Cuckfield, Hurst and East Grinstead Deaneries)
Thursday 19 September 2024 The Ascension, Haywards Heath
Speaker: Rev Rebecca Swyer,
Diocesan Director for Apostolic Life
Meetings convene at 7.45pm for 8pm start
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.
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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.
May Winners - £100: Mr R Walker £60: Mrs N Lucas £40: Mr P Merrett
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 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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