Parish News - Sunday 31st October 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm
Weekly Sheet - Trinity 31st October 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - Holy Communion —12 noon

Wednesday - Holy Communion 10-30a.m
Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am
Church—7.00pm

Next Sunday
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10am

All Souls Service - 6-30pm

HYMNS FOR TODAY
Director of Music– Andy Hill
Setting: Harris in F
Hymns:
475 Ye hold angels bright
476 Teach me my God & King
376 I heard the voice
Comm:
God your glory—Langlais
306 Strengthen for service
235 Forth in thy peace O Lord I go

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.

Parish Magazine
The November edition of our Parish Magazine is available at the back of church. 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
2nd Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
3rd Wednesday 10.30am Mothers’ Union Holy Communion
4th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
2.00pm Toddlers
7.00pm Holy Communion
5th Friday 5.30pm Bonfire Night Fireworks etc in the Vicarage
8.00pm Panto Rehearsals—Hall
7th SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Parish Eucharist
2.00pm Panto rehearsals—Hall
6.30pm All Souls Service

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.

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar—Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420
(Day off on Friday)
Curate—Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155
(Study day on Monday—Day off Sat)
Parish Office Open weekdays during term-time—9am—12 noon 764420
email office@st-aldhelm.com http://www.st-aldhelm.com/
Churchwardens Dave Marsh—768161 and Sam Waldron—764420

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 £ * (including standing orders) - Collections £ * (figures not available at time of writing)
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.