Twenty First Sunday after Trinity 20th October 2024
 | Twenty First Sunday after Trinity 20th October 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: 644 The head that once was crowned G: 88 Brother, sister O: 258 Hail, thou once despised Jesus R: 394 Lift high the cross (omit 4,5,6,7) | Isaiah 53.4-12 Psalm 91.9-16 Hebrews 5.1-10 Mark 10.35-45 |
Welcome and thank you to Fr Martin for presiding today
Year's Mind: Joan Clifford, Anne Hazel, Kevin Lambourne, Bill Robins and Gillian Strong.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - David Chick, Vanessa Crocker, Dilys Dunkin, Rob Glew, Helen Cymerman, Ron Leggett, Keith Littlejohn, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt, Meryl Price and Hudson Wiggins and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.
Our prayers continue for the desperate situation in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel, Lebanon and Syria 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 |
Said Holy Communion Thursday 24th October at 9.30am
with Fr Daniel
Last Sunday after Trinity 27th October
9.30am Sung Eucharist with Rev Stephen Caple
All Souls
We will commemorate the faithful departed on Thursday 31st October at 9.30am
Please add any names you wish to be prayed for to the list in church or via our website
Fr Martin will preside.
All Saints will be celebrated on Sunday 3rd November at 9.30am
Rev Dr Caroline Currer will preside
NB note that the first Sundays of November and December will be Sung Eucharists
Please check our website regularly for updated information.
Remembrance Sunday 10th November will be celebrated as usual with Sung Eucharist at 9.15am in church followed by our procession to the War Memorial, Ryecroft Road for the Act of Remembrance to begin promptly at 10.55am.
Holy Trinity, Cuckfield will be delighted to welcome everyone at any of their midweek services.
Please go to their website for information - https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER 6.00pm at Holy Trinity. A special evening commemorating those we have loved and lost. Readings, reflections, an act of remembrance and a performance of Fauré’s Requiem
Book these dates in your diaries!
'Inspiring Angels' will be our theme for Advent and Christmas. We would like your help so please read the attached document or pick one up in church.
Cuckfield Monthly Food Market
This will be held in Holy Trinity every second Saturday of the month
Men's Group
Next meeting is on Tuesday 19th November at 7.30pm
for pizza and skittle at The Bull, Shermanbury.
Please let Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett know if you would like to attend to enable advanced booking.
No meeting in December. Future meeting 21st January 2025. Details to follow.
Deanery Synod future meetings
Tuesday 12th November 2024 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield
Speaker: Rev Buff Forbes Stone
Diocesan Environment Officer - Subject: Eco Church Initiatives
Meetings convene at 7.45pm for 8pm start
2025 marks the 950th anniversary of the formation of the Diocese of Chichester and Chichester Cathedral. There will be events at the cathedral throughout 2025.
More information at Celebrating 950 Years | Chichester Cathedral
2025 has been designated the ‘Year of Faith’.
More information at Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith
Vacant flat in Bolney
Joshua Christian Trust has a delightful first floor flat to rent in Bolney at a reasonable price and we would like to make its availability known in the local area and hope you might be able to help. It consists of two bedrooms, sitting room, bathroom and kitchen and is currently undergoing some refurbishment following a 9-year let. There is plenty of room for onsite parking.
The flat is suitable for a single person, a Christian, who would be sensitive to those living in the Ground Floor Flat and not be dreadfully noisy! It will not be advertised in any other way except word of mouth since it is so important to the Trust that the tenant fits in well with its Christian ethos. Please contact Marigold Pym on marigoldpym@gmail.com
Saturday Markets
10am - 12noon. Rawson Hall
Next Market 23rd November 10 - 12noon Rawson Hall
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.
October Winners - £100: Mr M Wood £60: Mrs D Gardner £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 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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