Parish News - Sunday 17th July 2011

17th July 2011 - Trinity 4 - 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

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

Next Sunday - Trinity 5
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

TODAY

We welcome the friends and family of Leonidas who will be baptized during this mornings’ service.

ST. ALDHELM’S ORCHESTRA—SUMMER CONCERT

The Orchestra will be performing in church tomorrow evening; Monday 18th July at 7.30pm. A selection of Mussorgsky, Copland and Beethoven. Retiring collection.

M.U. & FRIENDS

The final few tickets are still available for a trip to Hillier Gardens on Wednesday 20th July. Coach will leave from outside church at 12.30pm. Tickets including admission and coach -£15.
Please see Faye Pay (Tel: 765974) a.s.a.p.

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.

MISSING CHAIR

During the camp pack away a navy blue folding camp chair with a metal frame went missing belonging to Clair Pay, who needs it back for Guide camp. Please can you re-check your things. Thank you.

St. ALDHELM’S SCHOOL
On Wednesday 20th at 9.15am, Bishop Graham will officiate at the Blessing Service for the new school chapel. In the evening here in church the Year 7’s will have their Leavers Service.

MAGAZINE STAPLING

Stapling and folding of the August/September Parish Magazine will take place at 9.30am in the lounge.

P.C.C. MEETING
On Thursday 21st beginning with a service of Holy Communion at 7pm and then the P.C.C. meeting will follow at 7.30pm in church.

FRIENDS COFFEE MORNING

The Friends will be holding a coffee morning on Saturday 23rd July in the centre from 10am-12 noon—All welcome.

DIARY
17th SUNDAY TRINITY 4
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist with Baptism—10.00am
18th Monday St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra Concert—7.30pm
- in church—retiring collection
19th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Parkstone Gardeners’ Meeting—7.30pm-Hall
20th Wednesday St. Aldhelm’s School Chapel Blessing Service
Officiated by Bishop Graham—9.15am
Friends & M.U. Outing to Hiller Gardens
St. Aldhelm’s School Year 7 Leavers Service
- 7.00pm
21st Thursday Magazine Stapling—9.30am—lounge
Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm
Holy Communion—7pm followed by
P.C.C. Meeting at 7.30pm—church
22nd Friday Parish Office Closes for summer break
(New Bishop of Salisbury is ordained and
consecrated—Rt. Rev. Nick Holtam)
23rd Saturday Friends Coffee Morning—10am-12noon
in the centre
Wedding of Emma Dransfield to Craig Hanlon
At 1.30pm
24th SUNDAY TRINITY 5
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8am
Parish Eucharist—10am


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Roy Green, R.I.P.—Joan Rowe and Tony Adderley.

Please write your prayer intentions in the book where morning prayer is held; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

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 available from Doug Jesse or Parish Office.
Proceeds towards church and Mothers’ Union.

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 £555.20 (including standing orders) Collections £192.52
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—
Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk