Third Sunday in Advent 14th December 2025

                                                 

Third Sunday in Advent 14th December 2025

St. Mary Magdalene  
BOLNEY

        


  




Services  This  Week
 
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
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Sunday 14th December at 9.30am
Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter Sutton
Welcome to Fr Peter as he begins his ministry with us.
  • P  438  Make way, make way
  • G  631 Tell out my soul
  • O  263  Hark a herald voice is calling
  • R  428  Love divine                                                   
Readings:  Isaiah 35: 1-10; James 5: 7-10; Matthew 11: 10-13

Thank you to Richard Jenkinson for playing the organ this morning.
We are very grateful to Ken Sagar for accompanying us on the organ for three Sundays each month.

Year's Mind: Reg Atherton, Ron Hayward, John Mantle (Priest), Lillian West, Mike Vidler, Basil Starling, Douglas Lancaster and Simon Bennett.

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 18th December Said Eucharist at 9.30am
with Fr Martin

Sunday 21st December 2025
Sung Eucharist with Fr Martin at 9.30am 

Christmas Eve Crib Service at 3pm

Christmas Day Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter at 9.30am

Christmas 1 Sunday 28th December
Sung Eucharist 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 
Deanery Day is on Saturday 7th February 2026.
To be held at the Church of The Ascension, Vale Road, Haywards Heath
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 monthPlease 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!

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.

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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