Parish News - Sunday 1st November 2009
WEEKDAYSERVICES
THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - 12 noon
Wednesday - 10.30am
Thursday - 10.30am at Melton Court
7.00pm - in church
Next Sunday - Rememberance Sunday
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Rememberance Sunday with Parade - 10.00am
HYMNS TODAY
Director of Music:Andy Hill
Setting: Thorne
Hymns:
Director of Music:Andy Hill
Setting: Thorne
Hymns:
377 Immortal, invisible
341 Blest are the pure
197 For all the saints
341 Blest are the pure
197 For all the saints
Comm:
To Deum in Bb-Stanford
To Deum in Bb-Stanford
381 Jerusalem the golden
Vol:Toccata Gothique - Boellmann
PARISH NEWS
All Souls Service
Later today at 6pm there will be a service to remember departed loved ones and friends.
Church Flowers
We would be grateful for any contributions, great or small, for the church flowers. This would be much appreciated as Remembrance Sunday is not far off and our funds need a boost. Many thanks, please see Dee Anderson or Faye Pay.
We would be grateful for any contributions, great or small, for the church flowers. This would be much appreciated as Remembrance Sunday is not far off and our funds need a boost. Many thanks, please see Dee Anderson or Faye Pay.
Church Heating
Our heating cost will rise from 1.3 pence per kilowatt hour to 2.6 pence, increasing our bill by about £3,500. Therefore we need an economy drive. Please wear layers of clothing as we gather here to worship.
Our heating cost will rise from 1.3 pence per kilowatt hour to 2.6 pence, increasing our bill by about £3,500. Therefore we need an economy drive. Please wear layers of clothing as we gather here to worship.
Parish MagazineThe parish magazine for November is now available at the back of church. Thank you to the ladies of the stapling team for your help.
Bonfire Night & Fireworks
On Friday 6th November from 5.30pm approx, we shall light our bonfire and then light the fireworks from 6pm. This takes place in the Vicarage Garden. Hot food and drinks will be available, entrance is £5 per family.
Bonfire Wood
If you have any wood to donate for the bonfire which you can bring to the Vicarage garden, please speak to Dave Marsh or Sam Waldron. Thank you. (No donations before 2nd November).
Anthony Nolan TrustSunday School have raised £1,119.23 towards the trust with cakes sales and the Dragon Boat Races. The next cake stall will take place on Sunday 8th November at the back of church.
Remembrance Sunday
Our Rememberance Service takes place here on 8th November at 10am.
Poppy Appeal
Holly FayreOur Holly Fayre will take place on Saturday 21st November, please could we have donations for books, toys, raffle prizes, thank you.
Diary
Today SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Service
Today SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Service
6.00pm All Souls Service
2nd Monday 9.00am Parish Office Re-Opens after half-term break
3rd Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
3rd Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
4th Wednesday 10.30am Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion
5th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion
2.00pm Toddlers
6.15pm Confirmation class in church
7.00pm Holy Communion
7.30 pm Confirmation Class-Adults
4th Wednesday 10.30am Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion
5th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion
2.00pm Toddlers
6.15pm Confirmation class in church
7.00pm Holy Communion
7.30 pm Confirmation Class-Adults
6th Friday 5.30 pm Lighting of the Bonfire
6.00pm Lighting of the fireworks
8.00pm Panto Rehearsals
Please remember in your prayers: Martin Nochad-R.I.P Marjorie Banks—R.I.P Please write prayer intentions in the book which is in the area of morning & evening prayer; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT HERE?Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week.This includes £911.86 per week which goes to the Diocese for our ‘Share’Last weeks donations were as follows:Planned Giving £****(including standing orders) Collections £**** Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 approx. per week. The shortfall is made up from fund raising.If you pay Income Tax, in each chair can be found a yellow giving envelope. Loose collection can be placed in these envelopes, completing the details requested (this will enable us to reclaim 28p in the £ from the Inland Revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collecting bag when this is passed round during the service.Through our Planned Giving Scheme, church members commit a regular amount of money in order that we may be able to rely ona predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. Whilst we are grateful to those who contribute through the loose collections/Gift Aid envelopes, we need new members to join the Planned Giving scheme.For further information please contact our Hon. Treasurer, Mr John Sprackling on (01202) 751553 or by e-mail via sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk who will be pleased to provide you with a box of Weekly or Monthly envelopes or a standing order form.
PARISH INFORMATION
Vicar – Rev’d Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage (Day off Friday) 764420C
urate – Rev’d Sarah Brayant 105A Winston Ave (Day off Monday) 386155
Parish Office Open weekdays during term-time -9am – 12noon 764420
Parish Administrator – Mrs Sam WaldronEmail address is: office@st-aldhelm.com
Child Protection Co-ordinator Mandy Gridley 268443
