Christmas Day and Christmas 1 2025
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| Services This Week |
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
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Christmas Day Sung Eucharist at 9.30am
Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter
- P 470 O come all ye faithful
- G 508 O little town of Bethlehem
- O 641 The First Nowell
- R 266 Hark the herald angels sing
Christmas Day Readings: Isaiah 9: 2-7; Titus 2: 11-14; Luke 2: 1-14
Christmas 1 Readings: Isaiah 63: 7-9; Hebrews 2: 10-end; Matthew 2: 13-end
Year's Mind: Tony Sayers, Brian Slaughter, Michael Sinclair, Roland Ayres and Francis Pym (Priest)
Kate Barker, Jackie Wadham, Brenda Pople, Mona Woodland and Bob Bridger.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Rev Stephen Caple, Dilys Dunkin, Ruth Mills, Adrian Morris, Susan Reardon, Janet and Hugh Quan, Jackie Philpott, Carol Realff and Ken Sagar.
Thank you to Sarah and her team of flower arrangers for decorating the church so beautifully.
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 |
Christmas 1 Sunday 28th December
Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter at 9.30am
Thursday 1st January 2026
Said Eucharist with Fr Martin
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
Deanery Day is on Saturday 7th February 2026.
To be held at the Church of The Ascension, Vale Road, Haywards Heath
Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.
Men's Group
Meetings for next year tbc
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.
December Winners - £100: Mrs A Moir £60: Mrs C George £40: Mrs D Gardner
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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