Second Sunday in Advent 7th December 2025
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| Services This Week |
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
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Sunday 7th December at 9.30am
Service of the Word with Tony Bond
You will be handed a sheet with all information below with your hymn book on Sunday morning.
- P 406 Long ago prophets knew
- G 691 Thy kingdom come O God
- O 447 May the mind of Christ
- R 221 God is working his purpose out
Readings: Isaiah 11: 1 - 10; Matthew 3: 1 - 12
We are very grateful to Ken Sagar for accompanying us on the organ for three Sundays each month.
Fr Peter Sutton will be licensed as Associate Vicar of the Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney with particular care for Bolney on Monday 8th December at 7.30pm. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Refreshments will be available after the service. Bishop Ruth will licence Peter and the Archdeacon will install him.
Year's Mind: Geraldine Miller, Rose Luce, Rosemary Ward, Toni White, Jo Allen, Leonard Hardaker (Priest) and Anne Sourbutts.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Helen Cymerman, who passed away recently. Remember her family as they mourn. A funeral service for Helen will be held in church on Tuesday 16th December at 11am followed by burial in the churchyard.
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 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 11th December Said Eucharist at 9.30am
with Fr Peter Sutton
Sunday 14th December 2025
Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter Sutton at 9.30am
Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 14th December at 6pm led by Holy Trinity choir.
Christmas Eve Crib Service at 3pm
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter at 9.30am
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
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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