The Epiphany Sunday 8th January 2023
 | The Epiphany Sunday 8th January 2023 | |
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Please note that if you are feeling chilly whilst in church, there is a small supply of blankets under the table at the door.
| 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 | Said Eucharist with hymns |
Martyn, our brilliant and hard working organist and website administrator, is taking a well deserved holiday for three weeks.
We are very grateful to Mark Travers for accompanying us with the hymns today.
As we say farewell to Patrick and Claire George on their move to Cornwall, we must say a huge thank you to them both for their stalwart support of church and village. Claire has been a member of the PCC for many years and has done stalwart duty as secretary for some years. Patrick, amongst other things, has served the History Society and the Parish Council. They have both done volunteer duty at Batchelor's Field Cafe since it opened. Do stay for a glass of wine with them after Sunday service.
Year's Mind: David Ayres, Betty Bailey, Mark Shepherd and Fred Harrison.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Brian Cook, Tom Crawford, Sandra Gibson, Daisy Hicks, Michael Hudson, Rita List, Rose Luce, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt, Paul Riseley, Jenny and Peter Scofield, Hudson Wiggins and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.
Our prayers especially for the desperate situation in Ukraine, also Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Southern Madagascar and all countries of the world who are suffering as a result of war, famine, drought, persecution, political unrest and continued Coronavirus outbreaks.
| The Weeks Ahead |
Thursday 12th January 2023
9.30am Said Eucharist
Sunday 15th January 2023
9.30am Said Eucharist with hymns
Please note that there will NOT be a Said Eucharist on Thursday 19th January
Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype 8pm
Compline with Fr Martin is cancelled on Tuesday 10th and 17th of January. We will draw this short service of prayer to a close on Tuesday 31st January as it is felt it has 'run its course'.
We are very grateful to Martin for his care and conscientious duty over almost three years.
Book these dates in your diaries!
Men's Group
Next meeting is on Wednesday 18th January at The Hare and Hounds, Cowfold
Please contact Ron Leggett if you would like to attend. He will forward you a menu.
Deanery Day Saturday 4 February 2023
Ascension Church, Vale Road, Haywards Heath from 10am-1pm. The speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Ruth Bushyager, Bishop of Horsham, and her subject ‘Courageous Discipleship. How, in a challenging time for our churches, can we draw inspiration and strength from the first disciples?’ Come along to be encouraged in your own journey of faith.
Saturday Markets 10am - 12noon.
Dates for 2023 are: 25th February, 27th May, 23rd September and 25th November.
Contact Sue for information for 2023.
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Sue Ayres
susanayres1@gmail.com
Bolney Village Chapel are offering 'warm spaces' with free tea, coffee and cake every Tuesday from 1st November 9.30am - 4pm. This is a generous offer on their part especially for those who are struggling to keep warm at home.
Holy Trinity, Cuckfield are resuming their free lunchtime concerts on Fridays
Go to their website for information on future concerts.
https://www.holytrinitycuckfield.org/
If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know
| Website Highlights |
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.
■ 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.
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: Miss M Sheppard £60: Mr M Sutton £40: Mrs A Moir
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 either in Church or the Eight Bells. 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 and milk cartons. There is a collection bin in church.
Please continue to save your plastic bottle tops from milk bottles and milk cartons. There is a collection bin in church.
Batchelor's Field Community Cafe
Needs our support whether it is to help or buy lunch or coffee. There is a huge shortage of volunteers especially with Christmas coming up. If you can help to serve lunches at this popular time you will be welcomed with open arms.
The Rawson Hall Trustees have generously boosted the cafe finances for a limited amount of time but support from the community is much needed. We wouldn't like to lose this valuable part of our village.
Please help by being vigilant
. . . when passing the church and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.
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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