Third Sunday in Advent 15th December 2024

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Third Sunday of Advent 15th December 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.

9.30am
Sung EucharistP: 527 On Jordan's bank, the baptist's cry
G: 128 Come, thou long expected Jesus
O: 381 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
R: 000 How shall I sing that majesty (t. Coe Fen)		Zephaniah 3.14-20
Psalm 146
Philippians 4.4-7
Luke 3.7-18

Thank you Fr Martin for presiding this morning.
We welcome to Holy Trinity church choir at 6pm for Nine Lessons and Carols followed by refreshments.

Year's Mind: Ron Haywood, John Mantle (Priest), Basil Starling, Simon Bennett, Nigel Fielder and Tony Sayers.

Intercessions:  Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Vanessa Crocker, Dilys Dunkin, Helen Cymerman, Veronica Haywood, Ron Leggett,  Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt and Mike Vidler. 

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 19th December at 9.30am
with Fr Daniel.

Fourth Sunday in Advent 22nd December 
9.30am  Sung Eucharist with Fr Daniel.

Details of our Advent and Christmas services are available in church, on our website and in the latest Bolney Magazine.

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. 
We have an amazing  display in church throughout Advent until the New Year. so do please visit.

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

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
2025 has been designated the ‘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 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.

 

December Winners -  £100: Mrs L Barker   £60: Fr. Martin Mills    £40: Mr B Barker

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. 

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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