Advent Sunday 1st December 2024 (Year C)
 | Advent Sunday 1st December 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 | O come, O come Emmanuel
Watch! through the length of night Angel voices ever singing Lo, he comes with clouds descending | Jeremiah 33.14-16
Psalm 25.1-9 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 Luke 21.25-36 |
Welcome and thank you to Rev Ruth for presiding today and compiling our liturgy for today with Martyn.
Year's Mind: Graham Barker, Jamie Cross, Joy Futcher, Wendy Lambourne, Joan Baugh, Geoffrey Boniface and Graham Parsons.
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, Veronica Hayward, Ron Leggett, Keith Littlejohn, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt 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 5th December at 9.30am
with Rev Caroline
Second Sunday in Advent 8th December
9.30am Service of the Word with Dr Tony Bond
Details of our Advent and Christmas services are attached in separate documents.
NB There will NOT be a Said Eucharist on 26th December
Please check our website regularly for updated information.
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/
Book these dates in your diaries!
'Inspiring Angels' is our theme for Advent and Christmas.
The angels that we have received will be on display throughout the church from this weekend with more to come over the next week or so!
Cuckfield Monthly Food Market
This will be held in Holy Trinity every second Saturday of the month
Men's Group
Next meeting details tbc
No meeting in December. Future meeting 21st January 2025.
Deanery Synod future meetings
Dates tbc
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
More information at Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith
Saturday Markets
10am - 12noon. Rawson Hall
Next Market Saturday 24th May 2025
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.
November Winners - £100: Mr R Blake £60: Rev. M Windridge £40: Mrs S Harvey
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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