Parish News - Sunday 22nd May 2011

22nd May 2011 - Easter 5 - Weekly Sheet

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

CHURCH CONTACTS

Vicar: Revd Canon Stephen Batty 764420 (Day off on Friday)
Asst Curate: Revd Joe Smith (non stipendiary, part-time) Tel: 424148
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 with prayers for healing - 12noon
Thursday - Melton Court - 10.30am
Church - 7pm

Next Sunday - Easter 6
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

TODAY This morning it is our privilege to baptize Stephanie Lane who is one of our neighbours and is getting married this summer.

TODAY—PARISH COUNT/FAIRER SHARE

Could every adult here today please help—The diocese requires each church to take a count of its congregation over the next 3 Sundays, these figures are then used to calculate what each church has to pay to the Diocese as its “share”. Please help by filling out the small church attendance survey (even if you did one last week as we need one each week!) Thank you for your assistance. If you need help please ask one of the churchwardens—Barbara Rivett or Andrew Dray or Dave and Barbara Marsh or Sam.

ELECTORAL ROLL

On the count forms filled out last week, some people asked to join the church electoral roll. If you have been coming here for 6 months or more and are over 16 years old, you can be added to the roll by completed a blue form which is available at the back of church.

HOLY COMMUNION WITH PRAYERS FOR HEALING

On Tuesday 24th May at 12 noon there will be a service of Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing. All welcome.

MAY 25th—ST. ALDHELM’S DAY
Father Stephen will be joining the Year 7 pupils as they visit St. Aldhelm’s Head Chapel.

MAGAZINE STAPLING & FOLDING

On Thursday 26th May at 9.30am in the lounge we shall be stapling and folding the June magazine.

WEDDING

Good Luck and best wishes to Roger Thresh and Lisa Adams who on Saturday 28th May at 3pm will be married.

PARISH SUMMER FAYRE
Our Summer Fayre will take place on Saturday 2nd July between 12noon and 2pm. If you have any donations of books, bric-a-brac, toys, plants, bottles, raffle prizes please bring them along to the parish office anytime from Tuesday 7th June.

M.U. & FRIENDS

Are organising a trip to Hillier Gardens on Wednesday 20th July. See poster for more details or contact Faye Pay, Diane Eaton or John Kilminster. Tickets including admission and coach -£15.

FRIENDS

Please could you give your “Friends Subscriptions” to Elaine at your earliest convenience. Thank you.

POLITE REMINDER

If you have recently received you copy of “Daylights”, please could you let Sam have your payment. Thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To Rev Sarah and Nick who got engaged last week. We wish them both lots of happiness together. There is a card at the back of church should you wish to add your message.

PARISH CAMP 2011 Mill Paddock,
East Stoke, Friday 24th—Sunday 26th June
Tents, caravans, trailer tents, motor homes etc
All Welcome! Fun social weekend
Pitches £12 per night (plus £2 for elec if required)
Contact: Steve or Heidi Moxam (01202) 746411


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

R.I.P.—Sidney Elphick. Please write your prayer intentions in the book where morning prayer is held; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

DIARY
22nd SUNDAY EASTER 6
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
24th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing - 12 noon
25th Wednesday St. Aldhelm’s Day—Yr 7 visit St. Aldhelm’s Head Chapel
26th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion –10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm
Holy Communion—7.00pm
27th Friday Parish Office Closes for Half-term
28th Saturday Wedding of Roger Thresh to Lisa Adams –3pm

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 £285.00 (including standing orders) Collections £188.40
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksome.freeserve.co.uk