Passiontide begins Sunday 22nd March 2026
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| Services This Week |
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
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9.30am Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter
- P 84 Breathe on me, Breath of God
- G 476 O breath of life
- O 299 I am the bread of life
- R 144 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Readings: Ezekiel 37: 1-14; Romans 8: 6-11; John 11: 1-45
Year's Mind: Margaret Ayres, Pat Hawke and Jim Thurston.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Rev Stephen Caple, Dilys Dunkin, Claire George, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Susan Reardon, Janet and Hugh Quan, and Jackie Philpott.
We offer prayers for David Kennard who experienced a house fire recently. He is out and about again.
Please pray for Roger Crocker as he settles in to his new home, Danny House, Hurstpierpoint. He hopes to join us in church when he can but would be delighted if anyone would like to visit.
Our prayers continue for the desperate situation in Ukraine, The Middle East, 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.
Thank you to everyone who helped with our spring cleaning in church. It's good to have the church bright and clean for Easter!
Bishop Martin has announced his retirement from the Diocese to take effect on Trinity Sunday 31st May 2026. Bishop Will of Lewes will act as Bishop after consultation with the Bishop's Council.
| Looking Ahead |
Said Eucharist Thursday 19th March 9.30am
with Canon David Tickner
Passion Sunday 22nd March 9.30am
Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter
Lent Study - Pilgrim Course (The Lord's Prayer) with Fr Peter
concludes on Tuesday 24th March in Church 7.30pm - 9pm
Thank you Fr Peter for leading us.
Easter Services
Palm Sunday 29th March Sung Eucharist.
Maundy Thursday Sung Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar at 7.30pm
Good Friday Liturgy of the Day at 2pm
Easter Eve (Holy Saturday) Easter Vigil with Blessing of the Paschal Candle at 7.30pm
Fr Peter will preside at all the above services
The Chrism Mass (Blessing of the Oils) will take place in Chichester Cathedral at 12 noon on Wednesday 1st April. Everyone is welcome but please book a free ticket beforehand to give an idea of numbers.
Follow this link to book: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/104081
Easter lilies
If you would like to donate £5.00 towards an Easter lily in memory of loved ones for church decoration - please add cash to an envelope clearly marked
'Easter lilies' and add any names for remembrance if you wish.
Please drop into Sarah at Centre Cottage, London Road OR Margaret and Martin at Badgers Cottage, 29 The Street.
Please put your envelope through the door letter box - NOT in the post box.
Orders asap please.
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!
Men's Group
Tuesday 21st April for a meal at The Eight Bells, Bolney
Tuesday 19th May Skittles and Pizza at The Bull, Henfield
Please let Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett know if you wish to attend.
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.
March Winners - £100: Mrs H Mullany £60: Dr J Aram £40: Mr R Crocker
To join the 100 Club please email Martin Wood for details and an Application Form.
martinwd40@aol.com
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. 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!
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.
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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