Pentecost Sunday 24th May 2026
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St. Mary Magdalene BOLNEY |  | |
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| Services This Week |
From Sunday 7th June there will be 8:00am BCP at St Mary Magdalene and every first Sunday after that. It will be followed by Service of the Word at 9.30am
8am Holy Communion (Said) at HOLY TRINITY, CUCKFIELD every Sunday
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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 114 Come down, O love divine
- R 672 Thine be the glory
Readings: Acts 2: 1 - 21; 1 Corinthians 12: 3b - 13; John 20: 19 - 23
Year's Mind: Roy Barker, Sheila Nichols, Douglas Mills and Caroline Henderson.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Dilys Dunkin, Claire George, Aidan Favell, David Kennard, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Susan Reardon, Janet and Hugh Quan, and Jackie Philpott.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Roy Nichols who has recently passed away. Remember his family and friends as they mourn. Roy's funeral service will take place in church on Wednesday 27th May at 11.15am.
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.
The Vicarage will be occupied from the end of next week by Rev Monique Mendes da Costa.
Monique is currently Curate within the Slaugham and Staplefield Parishes. She will be very welcome of course and it will be good to have The Vicarage occupied.
| Looking Ahead |
Thursday 28th May Said Communion at 9.30am
with Caroline Currer
Trinity Sunday 31st May
Sung Eucharist at 9.30am with Fr Peter
This weekend is our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) after the Eucharist on Sunday 24th May 2026
Please support this meeting. It is your opportunity to hear Incumbent and PCC reports and give your views. Also to vote for Churchwardens, PCC members and Deanery Synod Representatives.
Please ensure you have asked the person you wish to nominate if they are willing to stand. Hand in your
completed forms before the APCM to a churchwarden or member of the PCC.
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!
School Community Coffee Morning
Tuesday 9th June 10.30am-12noon
We are invited to join the schoolchildren for coffee and cakes and to be entertained with songs from their upcoming Summer Show at the Rawson Hall
Men's Group
Tuesday's 18th June and 23rd July. Cuckfield Taverners are playing at the Cuckfield Cricket Ground. We are welcome to support any of their matches.
Please let Clive Simmonds or Ron Leggett know if you wish to attend.
This same group are starting a Breakfast Club on the first Saturday of each month starting on 6th June at 9am. Please book through this link https://
For more information email Clive Simmonds on: reader@holytrinitycuckfield.org
Deanery Synod meetings on Tuesday 8th September 7.45pm for 8 for Eucharist
Tuesday 10th November at St Wilfrid's, Haywards Heath 7.45 for 8pm
Speaker: Mary Nagel: Experiencing General Synod
Everyone is welcome 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.
May Winners - £100: Mrs E Hutchings £60: Mr J Snow
£40: Mrs A Moir
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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