Parish News - Sunday 18th September 2011

18th September 2011 - Baptism - 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 14

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

TODAY

we welcome George, Harry, Elly and Jessica who come to be baptised , and we welcome too their friends and family.

TODAY

If you have a contribution for the October Parish Magazine, please see Sam Waldron this morning. Thank you.

MOTHERS’ UNION

The meeting planned for 21st September has been cancelled. The next meeting will therefore be Wednesday 19th October at 2.30pm in the lounge, all welcome.

FRIENDS

On Saturday 24th September the Friends will be holding a Cheese & Wine evening in the centre—from 6.30pm—9.30pm. Tickets are £4.50, children £2.50. Local companies will be attending, so please come along to show your support. See John Kilminster for further information.

ADMISSION TO ST. EDWARD’S RC CE VA SCHOOL
Any parent of a child due to transfer at age 12+ in Sept 2012 and who wishes to consider the option of comprehensive education to age 18 within a successful and oversubscribed mixed church school should take an information leaflet about St. Edward’s School from the back of church.

HARVEST SUPPER & BARN DANCE

Due to popular demand we shall be holding our Harvest Supper on Saturday 1st October from 5pm followed by a barn dance by The Old Pull & Push at about 6pm. Entrance is £5 for adults and £1 for children. Everyone is welcome! FOOD Please could we have donations for the food for the Barn Dance/Harvest Supper. Sam Waldron will be in church this morning with a list of suggested food we would like for the Harvest Supper. As in previous years we would like salads, quiches, crisps, pickles, puddings, please help if you can.

HARVEST FOOD DONATIONS

At the Harvest Thanksgiving service on Sunday 2nd October we shall be collecting food which will go towards boxes distributed by Poole’s Food bank which is working at full stretch in order to cope with the high number of applicants in this time of recession. Donations will also be given to members of our congregation who are housebound or poorly at this time.

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT COFFEE MORNING

You are invited to a coffee morning on Friday 30th September in church between 10am –1pm. Drop in for a chat, coffee and a cake. (Any donations for the raffle and cakes, if possible. See Heidi Moxam).

PANTO

It’s that time of year again! Any child or adult who would like to participate in our next production is invited to attend the first rehearsal which will take place on Sunday 2nd October at 2pm here in church.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Joan Overton

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


DIARY
18th SUNDAY BAPTISM/TRINITY 13
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
DEADLINE FOR THE OCTOBER PARISH MAGAZINE
20th Tuesday Coffee Morning in church—10.30am
Holy Communion—12 noon
Parkstone Gardeners’ Meeting in the hall
At 7.30pm “Autumn Colour in the Garden”
22nd Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm
Holy Communion—7pm
P.C.C. Meeting – 7.30pm - church
24th Saturday Cheese & Wine Evening in the hall—6.30pm
25th SUNDAY TRINITY 14
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am

HARVEST SUPPER & BARN DANCE
SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER FROM 5PM IN CHURCH
Harvest Super from 5pm followed by the Barn Dance with
‘The Old Pull & Push’ £5 adults & £1 children, Pay on the door





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 £395.50 (including standing orders) Collections £195.88
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk