5th Sunday after Trinity - 12th July 2020


5th Sunday after Trinity -  12th July 2020 

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney



Church Services Commence This Week - Full Details HERE and on the Website
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The church is also open every day from 9am (11am Thursday) for private prayer

9:30Service
of  the
Word
As singing is not currently permitted, this service includes pre-recorded hymns and will also be available to listen to online from 1pm. Social Distancing Protocols will be in place.
Readings for Today
Isaiah 55.10-13
Psalm 65.1-13
Romans 8.1-11
Matthew 13.1-9,18-23

Collect:  Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Julie Saunders of Bankside who has passed away recently and for Nick and those who mourn.
A short Service of Thanksgiving for Julie's life will take place at the graveside on Monday 13th July at 1pm.

Years Mind:  Margaret Allen, Vic Rickards

We pray especially for all nations tackling Coronavirus, for persecuted Christians abroad
and for the populations of East Africa & Pakistan whose crops are being devastated by locusts.

IntercessionsPlease continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Charlie Batchelor, Hannah Buhler, Veronica Burgess, Louise Carter, Joan and Albert Clifford, Norton and Ann Collins, Richard Ford, Les and Christina Hamstead, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, Sarah Jenks, Cyril Lucas, Rose Luce, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Roy Nicholls, Kerry Parsons, Henry Parsons, Rodney Pratt, Jenny Scofield, Steven Stone, Jon Thompson, Alan and Tony Whitlock, Archdeacon Fiona.


** Our Website Is Updated Regularly **

Please be aware that drones have been seen and heard in the Bolney area mainly during the early hours.
Ensure your property is secure.

The Week Ahead

Sunday Worship Recommences at St. Mary Magdalene
Every Sunday at 9:30 - Check the website for more details.
This service will also be available to listen to online from 1pm - check your email for the notfication!

Thursday Morning Eucharist
Fr. Martin will preside at Holy Communion on Thursday (16th) at 9.30am. We are invited to join him in church and the service will also be broadcast on Skype. It would be helpful if you could let Sue know if you will be attending so that appropriate preparations can be made beforehand; this will also apply to Sunday 19th please. There will NOT be a celebration on Thursday 23rd as Fr. Martin will be taking a much needed break. We will have our 'normal Coffee break' at 11am on Skype!

Night Prayer (Compline)
Fr. Martin will be livestreaming a service of Compline each Tuesday evening (EXCEPT 21st) at 8pm.

Men's Group Cuckfield and Bolney
Clive Simmonds has organised a Zoom meeting for 8pm on Wednesday 15th July to which you are all invited to discuss future ideas and plans. Please follow the link via the Zoom meeting button on Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield Website.

 


If you've some news you'd like to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know.

Website Highlights

The summer edition of the Parish Magazine is now available to view ONLINE

Spiritual Communion at Home
For those who are unable to attend the Eucharist at this time

faith at home 
Supporting Faith Development and Pastoral Care of Children and Young People

Website Resource Pages
Links to Daily Prayer, Liturgy, Intercessions and General Information from the Church of England
Activities for Children from Holy Trinity, Cuckfield. Check back regularly for NEW and updated links.

■ Smart Speaker Apps -  The Church of England on your Alexa or Google device

News and General Information

Parish Giving Scheme
Although some of us are currently unable to meet in church, expenditure has not substantially changed.
We still need to support mission, insure the church building, continue outward giving, contribute towards clergy costs etc.
If you give through PGS and want to adjust your giving, you can contact them at info@parishgiving.org.uk or call 0333 002 1260.

please visit www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk quoting our PGS Parish Code: 100 610 153.



Family Support Work
Non-perishable goods, toiletries, pasta, cereals, tinned goods etc are especially welcome at this challenging time.
Our FSW basket is currently in the Eight Bells pub. Please continue to donate when you collect from our Community shop.

Please help by being vigilant
If you are passing, please continue to be vigilant and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.

Plastic milk bottle tops
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops. Once church is open again please drop them in the bin. They raise funds for the Chestnut Tree Children's Hospice resources. It is worth noting that these tops cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin.

Legacies
Once you have made provision for your loved ones in your will, please consider leaving a legacy to our beautiful church.
Further information can be found on: https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/support-us/legacy/

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