Fifth Sunday of Easter 15th May 2022
 | Fifth Sunday of Easter 15th May 2022 | |
St. Mary Magdalene Bolney |  | |
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Covid 19
Now that all restrictions have been lifted, Michael, Tim and Sue can only leave yours and everyone's safety to common sense while the virus is still about. For the next few weeks we will leave the door open and keep under review.
The church is open every day for private prayer.
| No Service at Bolney | Holy Trinity, Cuckfield and St Peter's, Cowfold | Holy Trinity, Cuckfield hold an 8am service every week either BCP or Common Worship. Cowfold holds an 8am Holy Communion (BCP) on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays each month | |
| 9.30am | Sung Eucharist | P:21 All people that on earth do dwell G:35 A new commandment O:754 Ye choirs of new Jerusalem R:570 Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him | Acts 11.1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21.1-6 John 13.31-35 |
Year's Mind: Patricia Hodges, Ian Winton, Doug Packham, Rose Rickards, Chris Futcher and Jim Woodland.
Intercessions: Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Mary Chamberlin, Albert and Joan Clifford, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, Anne Leggett, Rita List, Annabel Moir, Peta Pratt, Jenny Scofield, Mike Vidler, Hudson Wiggins, Baby William James and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.
Peter Sutton is to be ordained Deacon on Saturday 2nd July at St Mary's, Kemptown. He will serve his curacy at St Giles, Horsted Keynes. Congratulations Peter and our prayers go with you.
Will Lyon Tupman, who spent a couple of weeks in the parish working alongside Fr Keith, is also to be priested in Ely Cathedral on the same day. It was a lovely surprise to have him with us at Thursday Communion last week. He is engaged to be married (to a priest's daughter!) in 2024. Congratulations Will!
Please continue to pray for the repose of the souls of Brian Clement and David Williams and their families as they mourn.
Peta keeps cheerful although her mobility is poor. She is currently on Solomon Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Her future care may well be in a nursing home.
Our prayers especially for the desperate situation in Ukraine, also Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Southern Madagascar and all countries of the world who are suffering as a result of war, famine, drought, persecution and political unrest.
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine and all other nations suffering strife today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
We continue to pray for all nations tackling Coronavirus.
| The Weeks Ahead |
The next planned Men's Group meeting on the 18th May is now cancelled for lack of support.
The June meeting to be confirmed but muted for Wednesday 22nd June at The Bull, Shermanbury
Thursday 19th May
9.30am Said Eucharist
Sixth Sunday of Easter 22nd May
9.30am Sung Eucharist
Ascension Day Thursday 26th May will be celebrated with Sung Eucharist at 9.30am
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Most Tuesday evenings at 8pm
HM Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend
You will have seen the posters around the village with details
To add: we will celebrate Pentecost with a Sung Eucharist as usual in church at 9.30am.
An open-air service at the Rawson Hall will follow at 12 noon with Rev Michael Windridge and Rev Simon Allaby followed by our Big Jubilee Lunch!
GROWING FAITH CONFERENCE - Saturday 14th May 2022
Chichester Cathedral. Promoting partnerships between church, school and households.
Keynote Speakers:- Chair of the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households, the Church of England's Chief Education Officer and the National Going for Growth (Children and Youth) Adviser. Space is limited so please book early.
Keynote Speakers:- Chair of the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households, the Church of England's Chief Education Officer and the National Going for Growth (Children and Youth) Adviser. Space is limited so please book early.
For further details and booking please contact: irene.smale@chichester.anglican.org
Book these dates in your diaries!
Saturday markets will resume on Saturday 28th May 10am - 12noon.
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Claire George
clairegeorge@bolney.plus.com.
Following dates: 24th September and 26th November.
Summer Prize Draw and Village Day
Our Prize Draw has now launched through the Parish Magazine. Grateful thanks to Linda Foster for assisting so ably with inserting the tickets in the magazine and kindly distributing. More tickets are available from Sue.
We are in urgent need of good prizes please and your help will be invaluable.
The raffle will be drawn on Village Day Saturday 25th June at 4pm.
Tea at Agates (by kind invitation from Judy)
Saturday 30th July 3pm - 5pm
More details to follow.
If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know
| Website Highlights |
Bolney Parish Magazine
The new magazine is now delivered to every home in the parish. There are extra free copies available in church for non-residents and visitors.
■ Smart Speaker Apps - The Church of England on your Alexa or Google device
| News and General Information |
Church expenditure has not substantially changed since the COVID-19 outbreak.
We still 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.
May Winners - £100: Mrs C Evans £60: Mrs L Clarke £40: Miss M Sheppard
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 the box 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 either in Church or the Eight Bells. For more information check the FSW website or contact Clairegeorge@bolney.plus.com
Plastic milk bottle tops - Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops (supermarket only) as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin. There is a collection bin in church. Huge thanks to Ron and Anne Leggett for making regular deliveries to the collection point in Chichester.
Please help by being vigilant
. . . when passing the church and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops (supermarket only) as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin. There is a collection bin in church. Huge thanks to Ron and Anne Leggett for making regular deliveries to the collection point in Chichester.
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/
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