Parish News - Sunday 20th February 2011

20th February 2011 - 3rd before Lent - 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 - 12.00 noon
Thursday - Melton Court - 10.30am
7.00pm

Next Sunday— 2nd Before Lent
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

PANTO

Well done to everyone for a really enjoyable parish event, thanks to all the cast andback stage gang and everyone else who helped during the performances. We hope to produce a DVD of one of the performances—so watch this space for news.

PARISH MAGAZINE FOR MARCH

The magazine for March is available at the back of church, thanks to the stapling ladies for all their help.

S.T.A.K.S.

STAKS Youth Club will return this evening between 6-8pm, in the parish centre—hall.

PARISH OFFICE

The parish will be closed for half-term this week.

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

On Friday 4th March there will be a service here in church to mark Women’s World Day of Prayer beginning at 10.30am—all welcome. Later in the day there will be a service at St Joseph’s R C beginning at 7.30pm—all welcome.

MESSAGE FROM BROWNIES

Following the next All Age Service (6th March) the Brownies will be holding a cake sale to raise funds for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity. They hope to raise with other events about £1,000. Please support.

REV. SARAH BRYANT

Sarah will be leaving us in March and her final Sunday with us will be March 20th. After the 10.00am Parish Eucharist there will be a bring and share lunch in the parish centre to which all are welcome.

ST EDWARDS SCHOOL

On Tuesday 1st March at 8am, you are invited to the school chapel for morning prayer followed by refreshments. All welcome.

SPRING FAYRE

Our Parish Spring Fayre will be held on Saturday 19th March in the Parish Centre. We would be grateful for any donations for the stalls including; bric-a-brac, books, toys, cakes on the day, bottles, raffle prizes. Help also would be appreciated to set up and pack away. Donations can be brought to the parish office from 1st March onwards, thank you.

SARAH’S LEAVING LUNCH—BRING AND SHARE
Please see Sam Waldron if you are able to come to Sarah’s leaving lunch on Sunday 20th March, we would love to hear what food you would like to bring for the bring and share lunch. Salads, quiches, crisps, etc and of course the outstanding puddings St. Aldhelm’s is getting famous for!!


CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL
Are you over 16? Have you been attending St. Aldhelm’s for over a year? Then you should join the Electoral Roll. Blue forms are available at the back of church. All alterations and new additions need to be amended by the closing date of Sunday 6th March 2011. Please see Sam Waldron for details.

DIARY

20th SUNDAY 3rd Sunday Before Lent
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
22nd Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
24th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Holy Communion—7.00pm
27th SUNDAY 2nd Sunday Before Lent
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
1st Tuesday Parish Office re-opens—9.00am
Coffee Morning—10.30am
Holy Communion—12 noon

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Linda Lawton. Please remember in your prayers Doug Jesse and family following the sudden passing this week of Barbara Jesse. Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning 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 £807.52 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £393.50 (including standing orders) Collections £183.25
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksome.freeserve.co.uk