Sunday Next before Lent 2nd March 2025
 | Sunday Next before Lent 2nd March 2025 | |
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| Services This Week |
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
Sunday ~ 9:30am - Service of the Word with Tony Bond
- Christ whose glory fills the skies
- How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
- Be still for the presence of the Lord
- Love Divine (Blaenwern)
Readings: Exodus 34: 29 to the end; 2 Corinthians 3: 12 - 4: 2; Luke 9: 28 - 36
Year's Mind: Derek Humphrey (Priest), John Hughes, Dorrie Seward, Suzette Flutter, and Frank Burgess.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Dilys Dunkin, Helen Cymerman, Veronica Haywood, Ron Leggett, Nellie Lucas, Adrian Morris, Peta Pratt, Janet and Hugh Quan and Michael Windridge.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Vanessa Crocker who passed away a few days ago. Remember
Roger, Barnaby and Olivia and all the family as they mourn.
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.
Loving God, as we journey together through this period of vacancy, let us look to the journey of our Patron, St Mary Magdalene, for inspiration: As she and the other disciples walked alongside Christ, give us joy in each other, as we share responsibility for our church and our community and may the gift of interregnum be a period of deeper love and fellowship. As she stood at the foot of the Cross give us courage to face our future and embrace the unknown. As she waited and watched by the Tomb give us patience to wait and wisdom to live and trust in the waiting. As she witnessed Christ in the stillness of early morning grant that we may witness his presence with us at all times and let us look forward to rejoicing in that presence with our new Vicar. Amen.
| Looking Ahead |
Said Eucharist Thursday 6th March at 9.30am
Rev Caroline Currer will preside
Sung Eucharist - Sunday 9th March at 9.30am
Rev Stephen Caple will preside.
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/
Ash Wednesday at Holy Trinity: 7pm Choral Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
Lent courses at Holy Trinity:
On Thursday evenings (starting 6 March) ‘Christ and the Chocolaterie’ - a course based on the film Chocolaterie In the Victorian Hall, 7.30-9.00pm to be led by Rev Caroline Currer
On Zoom from 17.00pm-8.00pm (starting 13th March) facilitated by Tina and Peter Hutchinson.
On Monday evenings (starting Monday 10th March) the Diocesan course 'I believe led by Clive Simmonds.
Please check ww.holytrinitycuckfield.org for further details
Services at St Mary Magdalene for Holy Week and Easter:
Palm Sunday: Sung Eucharist and Blessing of Palms with Rev Stephen Caple at 9.30am
Maundy Thursday: Said Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar with Fr Daniel at 9.30am
Easter Eve (Saturday) Blessing of the Paschal candles at 6pm with Fr Daniel.
Easter Day Celebrate the Resurrection Sung Eucharist with Fr Martin at 9.30am
Book these dates in your diaries!
Church Spring Clean - Saturday 22nd March from 9.30am onwards.
All help very welcome. refreshments provided
Men's Group
No meeting in March or April (Lent)
Please contact Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett for further information.
Deanery Morning
Deanery Morning: Saturday 15th March at Church of the Ascension, Vale Road, H H. 10am - 1pm
Speaker: Rev Canon Dr Earl Collins 'Telling the story of the Nicene Creed to mark 1700 years when it first emerged'.
Next Deanery Synod
Thursday 22nd May 7.45pm for 8 at the Martindale Centre.
Speaker: Rev Canon Rebecca Swyer, Diocesan Director of Apostolic Life
'Discipleship Courses within the Diocese
Everyone is welcome to attend.
There will be events at the cathedral throughout 2025.
More information on https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/Chichester950 and https://celebratingfaith.co.uk/
2025 has been designated the ‘Year of Faith’
Saturday Markets
10am - 12noon. Rawson Hall
Next Market Saturday 24th May 2025
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Sue Ayres
susanayres1@gmail.com
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.
February Winners - £100: Mr R Walker £60: Mrs S Ayres £40: Mr J Staples
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 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 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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