Easter 2 12th April 2026

                                                                 

Second Sunday of Easter 12th April 2026

St. Mary Magdalene  
BOLNEY

        


  




Services  This  Week
 
Sunday ~ 8:00am - Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD
....................................................................

9.30am  Eucharist with hymns
  •     3   A brighter dawn is breaking
  • 342   Jesus, grant me this I pray
  • 680   This joyful Eastertide
  • 137   Crown him with many crowns
Readings:  Acts 2: 14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1: 3-9; John  20: 19-end

Year's Mind: Barney Barclay, Eduardo Valentim, Stefan Ricci, Edna Blake, Maurice Akeroyd and Peta Pratt.

Intercessions:  Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Rev Stephen Caple, Dilys Dunkin, Claire George, David Kennard, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Susan Reardon, Janet and Hugh Quan, and Jackie Philpott. 

We pray for our new Archbishop, The Most Reverend, Dame Sarah Mullally as she takes up her post with all the challenges of the Anglican Communion. 

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.

Looking Ahead

Thursday 16th April Said Communion at 9.30am

Easter 3 Sunday 19th April at 9.30am
Sung Eucharist with Fr Peter

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.


April Winners -  £100:  Mrs R Hatchard     £60:  Mrs L Clarke    £40:  Mrs L Bailey

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 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

  

Comments