Parish News - Sunday 5th June 2011

5th June 2011 - Ascension Sunday - 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 - 12noon
Thursday - No Service at Melton Court - Church 7pm

Next Sunday - Pentecost /Whit Sunday
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

TODAY—PARISH COUNT/FAIRER SHARE (LAST ONE!) Could every adult here today please help—The diocese requires each church to take a count of its congregation. 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!) 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.

PARISH OFFICE The parish office will re-open on Tuesday 7th June.

ST. ALDHELM’S ORCHESTRA CONCERT On Tuesday 7th June beginning at 7.30pm in church, St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra will perform together with a guest orchestra from the Netherlands called NAS. Full details are on the posters around church or in the parish magazine. Retiring collection. A concert not to be missed!

PARISH MAGAZINE The June edition of our parish magazine is available at the back of church. Thanks to the stapling and folding team once again. The deadline for the July issue will be Sunday 19th June, please see Sam with your contributions. Thank you.

PARISH CAMP Our Parish Camp will take place at East Stoke, near Wareham on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 27th June– So don’t forget to book your pitch. Fun social weekend for all ages. Contact Steve or Heidi Moxam on (01202) 764420. Further details in the parish magazine or on the poster at the back of church.

TED CHAPMAN The funeral for Ted will take place on Wednesday 8th June at 11.00am here in church.

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.

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, jewelry, bottles– such as wine, bubble bath, squash, fizzy drinks, raffle prizes please bring them along to the parish office anytime from Tuesday 7th June.

DIARY
5th SUNDAY ALL AGE/ASCENSION SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
7th Tuesday Parish Office Re-Opens—9.00am
Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion - 12 noon
St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra Concert with guest
orchestra—NAS—7.30pm in church
8th Wednesday Funeral for Ted Chapman—11am in chruch
9th Thursday No Service at Melton Court
Holy Communion—7.00pm
12th SUNDAY PENTECOST/WHIT SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
Rev Stephen Lake will be installed as Dean of
Gloucester Cathedral

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Joan Rowe. R.I.P.—Sidney Elphick, R.I.P.—Ted Chapman. Please write your prayer intentions in the book where morning prayer is held; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

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