Friday 22 October 2010

Parish News - Sunday 24th October 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm
Weekly Sheet - 5th Before Advent - 24th October 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - Holy Communion —12 noon
Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am
Church—7.00pm
Next Sunday B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10am

HYMNS FOR TODAY
Director of Music– Andy Hill
Setting: How

Hymns:
436 Praise my soul
437 Fight the good fight
438 How shall I sing the majesty
Comm:
Lord for thy tender mercies’
sake—Hilton
A Prayer Canticle—Routley
Welcome to our worship today
we welcome children in church at all times. There is a safe children’s area at the side of the church which enables children to sit quietly with their parent or carer and join the service. Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre. Hearing Aids can be turned to the T setting for amplification. Please stay for “Fairtrade” tea & coffee after the 10am service.
Parish News

Book of Remembrance
A book is open at the back of church to receive the names of departed friends and family members who will be remembered at our All Souls Service on 7th November at 6.30pm.

Thank You
Thank you to all the volunteers who came along last Saturday to help tidy the grounds around church.

Parish Magazine
The November edition of our Parish Magazine is available from today at the back of church. Thank you to the stapling and folding team for their help again this month. The next issue will be the combined December and January issue and the deadline for entries is on Remembrance Sunday (14th Nov).


Bonfire Night
On Friday 5th November we shall hold our church bonfire event; held in the Vicarage Garden. Fire to be lit at about 5.30pm and the fireworks from 6.00pm. Hot food and snacks will be available. £5 per family—hope to see you there!
* Donations of wood can be received from Monday 1st Nov, please see Dave Marsh or Sam.

Christmas Fayre
Our Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 20th November in the centre from 10.30am—12.30pm. We shall have lots of stalls and would love to have donations for the raffle, books, children’s books and toys, bottles and especially cakes on the day. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from Monday 1st Nov. If you are able to help on the morning please see Sam Waldron.

Confirmation
Anyone interested in being prepared for the Confirmation service early next year, please see Rev Sarah. Preparation session will start in November.

Remembrance Sunday
Our service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 14th November at 10.00am with church parade. Poppies are available at the back of church.


Baptism Service
On Sunday 21st Nov at 10am we shall hold our final baptism service for this year. All welcome.


Scout & Guides Christmas Bazaar
The Scouts & Guides will hold their Christmas Bazaar in the centre on Saturday 27th Nov between 12-2pm.


DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist
26th Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
28th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
7.00pm Holy Communion
29th & 30th Friday & Saturday Poole Beer Festival in the parish centre
31st SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm S.T.A.K.S.

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson & Amy Garlick
Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer takes place; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

DID YOU KNOW, YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ARE NOT HERE?

Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week
This includes £1,230.10 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £524.70 (including standing orders) - Collections £188.85
Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 per week.
The shortfall is made up from fundraising—such as fetes and concerts etc
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 every £1 from the inland revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collection bags when they are passed around during the service.
Through our Planned Giving Scheme, you can commit a regular amount in order that we may be able to rely on a predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. We need new members to consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme—contact John Sprackling Our Hon. Treasurer—(01202) 751553 or email sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar - Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420 (Day off on Friday)
Curate - Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155 (Day off on Saturday)
Parish Office - Open weekdays during term-time - 9am—12 noon 764420 Email address is: office@st-aldhelm.com Churchwardens - Dave Marsh - 768161, Sam Waldron - 764420




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