Parish News - Sunday 3rd July 2011

3rd July 2011 - Weekly Sheet

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

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 play/sit quietly with their parents or carers and join the service. ‘Busy Bags’ for young children are available.
During term-time, Sunday School takes place in the Parish Centre.
All children are welcome.
Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre.

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

Wednesday - Holy Communion - 10.30am
Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am
Holy Communion in Church 7pm

Next Sunday - Trinity 3
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist - 10.00am with Church Parade

PARISH NEWS

TODAY

Father Stephen is at Winchester Cathedral today as James Sharpe is ordained Deacon so Rev Joe Smith will preside this morning. Thanks to Sally and Sharon for giving 26 years of service to the Brownies and Judith for 20 years of service to the Guides. The leaders and members of the Uniformed Organisations attached to us are very grateful for the years of commitment from these three leaders. Thanks also to Clair, and we wish Clair well as she takes on the role of leader for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.

NEXT SUNDAY

Following our Parish Eucharist next Sunday (10th), we shall be interring Ted Chapman’s ashes. The deadline for the combined August/September magazine is next Sunday, please see Sam a.s.a.p.

ROY GREEN

Will be moving to live with his daughter, Katy in Ipswich. Roy would like to say ‘goodbye’ to his many friends. Please pop around for a cup of tea and a chat, preferably in the afternoons before 7th July. Please phone first—Tel: 387385.

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. A yellow collection box is at the back of church. Thank you for your help.

KITTENS

7 kittens seeking new homes. Various colours—black, silver tabby, white & black—all boys except one! Ready early July, £30 each. Please phone Lisa Tapping (after 1pm) 07743861500.

BEECH DINING TABLE
62” long x 39” wide beech dining table, free to a good home! (No chairs). Phone Bridget Bell—Tel: 732718.

PARKSTONE GARDENER’S SOCIETY

Will hold their Summer Flower Show and Plant Sale in the centre on Saturday 9th July form 2pm. Admission free.

ROUTES TO ROOTS

This is a Poole based charity who are in need of the following items to support homeless and vulnerable adults in Poole. Jeans, T-Shirts, Socks, Pants (male & female), Shoes (sizes 9 & 10), Roll on deodorant, Sunscreen (no alcohol), Toothpaste & Toothbrushes. A yellow collection box is at the back of church. Thank you for your help.

EVIE TURNER CONCERT

An evening of cabaret with Evie Turner in memory of Barbara ‘Grandma Jesse’ will take place on Saturday 6th August at 7.30pm in church. £5 per adult, children free. Tickets will be available soon, proceeds towards church and Mothers’ Union.

DIARY
3rd SUNDAY ALL AGE/TRINITY 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Eucharist with Parade—10.00am
James Sharpe will be ordained at Winchester
Cathedral—10.00am
4th Monday Standing Committee Meeting—7.15pm
In the Vicarage
5th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—church
Holy Communion—12 noon
6th Wednesday Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion
- 10.30am
7th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—Hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm
9th Saturday Blessing Service for Glen & Thelma Lench
- 12 noon
10th SUNDAY TRINITY 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am followed by
The interment of Ted Chapman’s ashes
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
Magazine Deadline for Aug/Sept combined issue

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Roy Green, R.I.P.—Joan Rowe.

Please write your prayer intentions 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 £133.10 (including standing orders) Collections £55.94. Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553 sprackling@branksome.freeserve.co.uk