Parish News - Sunday 19th December 2010

19th December 2010 - Advent 4 - Weekly Sheet

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

CHURCH CONTACTS

Vicar—Revd Canon Stephen Batty 764420 (Day off on Friday) Curate—Revd Sarah Bryant 386155 (Off Sat & Mon)

Parish Office Open weekdays during term-time—9am—12 noon Tel: 764420 Email: office@st-aldhelm.com www.twitter.com/stadhelms http://www.st-aldhem.com/

WEEKDAY SERVICES — THE HOLY EUCHARIST:

Tuesday -Holy Communion -12noon

Thursday -Melton Court—10.30am

in church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday—26th Dec

B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am

Said Eucharist -10.00am

PARISH NEWS

Nativity

Today During our 10am service the children from our Sunday School and Cherubs will be performing the Nativity. Many thanks to the adults as well as the children, especially Heidi for their hard work.

Today—CAROL SINGING Please come along and spread some Christmas cheer as we sing carols at Melton Court this afternoon at 2.30pm.

Today—”Candle Lit” - PARISH CAROL SERVICE This evening at 6.00pm we shall be joined by St. Aldhelm’s for our Parish Carol Service, all welcome.
Christmas Tree Festival Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the running of the festival. The trees will remain open until 5pm on Christmas Eve.

LUMINOS CHOIR On Monday 20th, Luminos Choir will be performing in church from 7.30pm—retiring collection.

MOTHERS’ UNION PANTO TRIP The seats for the panto at the Lighthouse for 5th January at 3pm have now been booked. Those who have reserved seats please could you see Diane or Faye with your £13.50. Anyone not yet booked might be in luck as there are a few extra seats available—get in quick—see Diane or Faye.

DIARY
Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist with Nativity Play
2.00pm Panto Rehearsals
6.00pm Parish Carol Service with St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra
20th Monday 7.30pm Luminos Choir Concert
21st Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
23rd Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion
7.00pm Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS SERVICES
24th Friday Christmas Eve
Crib Service—4.30pm
Midnight Mass—11.30pm

25th Saturday Christmas Day
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Christmas Day Service—10.00am

26th Sunday St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day
B.C.P.—8.00am
Said Parish Eucharist—10.00am

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

SPECIAL OFFER FROM HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS!

Are you an UK taxpayer: either PAYE or from a pension or self employed?
For every £1 donated to your church we can claim back an extra 28p from HMRC. Provided you have paid income tax an amount equivalent to the total sum of your donations, we can claim this money under the Gift Aid scheme at no extra cost to you. Please complete the details on one of the yellow giving envelopes located in each chair or sign up to our regular Planned Giving Scheme. 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 £561.50 (including standing orders) Collections £186.75
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksome.freeserve.co.uk