Christ the King Last Sunday before Advent 23rd November 2025
 | Christ the King 23rd November 2025 | |
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| Services This Week |
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
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Sunday 23rd November
Sung Eucharist with Rev Dr Caroline Currer at 9.30am
- P Angel voices ever singing
- G Around the throne of God a band
- O Crown him with many crowns (omit v4)
- R Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour
Readings: Jeremiah 23: 1-6; Colossians 1: 11-20; Luke 23: 33-43
We are very grateful to Ken Sagar for accompanying us on the organ for three Sundays each month.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Fr Peter Sutton as Associate Vicar of the Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney with particular care for Bolney. The date for his licensing is Monday 8th December at 7.30pm. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
We will provide refreshments after the service - all contributions of finger food and wine will be gratefully accepted and help to serve too. Please let Sue or Martin know how you can help.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Rev Stephen Caple, Roger Crocker, Dilys Dunkin, Helen Cymerman, Ruth Mills, Adrian Morris, Susan Reardon, Janet and Hugh Quan and Jackie Philpott.
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.
| Looking Ahead |
Thursday 27th November Said Eucharist at 9.30am
with Fr Daniel
Advent Sunday 30th November at 9.30am
Sung Eucharist with Rev Dr Caroline Currer
Advent and Christmas are fast approaching.
All details to follow but we will have
Nine Lessons and Carols here on Sunday 14th December at 6pm led by Holy Trinity choir.
Crib Service on Christmas Eve at 3pm
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!
Deanery Synod
Further dates to be announced for 2026.
Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.
Men's Group
Meetings for next year tbc
Saturday Market
10am - 12noon. Rawson Hall Saturday 29th November
This will be our last market for the foreseeable future. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.
Cuckfield Monthly Food Market
This is held in Holy Trinity every second Saturday of the month
If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know
| News and General Information |
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.
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.
November Winners - £100: Miss M Sheppard £60: Dr J Aram £40: Mrs H Mullany
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. There is a collection bin in church. Our thanks go to Ron and Anne Leggett for generously giving their time and energy to deliver the tops to Chichester. It appears that along with Cowfold, we are one of the biggest contributors so please keep your collections coming in!
Please continue to save your plastic bottle tops from milk bottles. There is a collection bin in church. Our thanks go to Ron and Anne Leggett for generously giving their time and energy to deliver the tops to Chichester. It appears that along with Cowfold, we are one of the biggest contributors so please keep your collections coming in!
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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