Sunday after Ascension 17th May 2026
 | Sunday after Ascension 17th May 2026 | |
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
Readings: Acts 1: 6 - 14; 1 Peter 4: 12-14 and 5: 6-11; John 17: 1-11
Year's Mind: Patricia Hodges, Ian Winton, Douglas Packham, Rose Rickards, Chris Futcher, Jim Woodland and Fred Lucas.
Intercessions: Please pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Dilys Dunkin, Claire George, 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.
Bishop Martin retires at the end of May, and as a diocesan family we are beginning the search for his successor. Have your say in the appointment at tinyurl.com/next-bishop It will take only a few minutes to complete, and it is open until May 26th. We welcome responses from everyone.
To find out more about the process of appointing a new bishop, follow this link:
https://www.chichester.anglican.org/vacancy-in-see/
| Looking Ahead |
Thursday 21st May Said Communion at 9.30am
with Fr Daniel
Pentecost Sunday 24th May
Sung Eucharist at 9.30am with Fr Peter
followed by 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!
Men's Group
Tuesday 19th May Skittles and Pizza at The Bull, Henfield
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 meeting on Wednesday 20th May at All Saints, Highbrook 7.45pm for 8
The speaker will be: Sarah Rogers, Parish Advisor on Finance, Stewardship and Governance.
Everyone is invited 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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