30th October 2011 - '4th Before Advent/All Saints' - 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
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/
Email: office@st-aldhelm.com www.twitter.com/stadhelms http://www.st-aldhem.com/
WEEKDAY SERVICES — THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - All Saints Day
Tuesday - All Saints Day
Holy Communion - 12noon
Wednesday - All Souls Day
M.U. Corporate Communion - 10.30am
Thursday - Melton Court Holy Communion 10.30am
Thursday - Melton Court Holy Communion 10.30am
Holy Communion in church 7pm
Next Sunday - 6th Nov - 3rd BEFORE ADVENT/ALL AGE
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
All AgeParish Eucharist - 10.00am
PARISH NEWS
TODAY - Please support the Royal British Legion, poppies are available at the back of church today. Remembrance Sunday will be marked here on Sunday 13th November at 10.00am.
PANTO
Panto rehearsals for the principals only, will take place at 2pm here in church.
PARISH MAGAZINE
The November edition of the Parish Magazine is now available at the back of church.
ALL SOULS
Please remember that on Sunday 6th November at 6pm we have our annual commemoration of the departed. If you wish to have the names of your deceased love ones called to mind at this service, please write their names in the special commemoration book in church.
ST. EDWARD’S SCHOOL
On Tuesday 8th November at 7pm there will be a Sixth Form Information evening, for more information please phone Maggie McGrory on 740950 ext 70.
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.
BONFIRE NIGHT
On Friday 4th November from 5.30pm we shall hold our Fireworks and Bonfire Night in the Vicarage Garden. £5 per family. Hot food and drinks will be available. Fireworks from about 6pm.
CLEAN ME MORNING
DIARY
30th SUNDAY 4th BEFORE ADVENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—Hall
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
1st Tuesday All Saints Day
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
2nd Wednesday All Souls Day
Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
3rd Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm
Holy Communion—7pm
4th Friday Fireworks & Bonfire Night from 5.30/6pm’ish
in the Vicarage Garden
Panto Rehearsals—8pm—Hall
5th Saturday ‘Clean Me Morning’ - 9.30am—getting ready for
Winter, tidying the church grounds and cleaning
Inside the church etc
6th SUNDAY 3rd BEFORE ADVENT/ALL AGE
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
All Souls Service—6pm
SONGS OF PRAISE
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joan Overton and Doug Jesse
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 £* (including standing orders) Collections £ *
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk
* - figures not available at the time of writing
To get the church and the grounds looking tidy for the winter we shall be sweeping leaves, dusting chairs etc in and around the church on Saturday 5th November between 9.30am—12noon. Please come along and lend a hand.
DIARY
30th SUNDAY 4th BEFORE ADVENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—Hall
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
1st Tuesday All Saints Day
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
2nd Wednesday All Souls Day
Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
3rd Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm
Holy Communion—7pm
4th Friday Fireworks & Bonfire Night from 5.30/6pm’ish
in the Vicarage Garden
Panto Rehearsals—8pm—Hall
5th Saturday ‘Clean Me Morning’ - 9.30am—getting ready for
Winter, tidying the church grounds and cleaning
Inside the church etc
6th SUNDAY 3rd BEFORE ADVENT/ALL AGE
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
All Souls Service—6pm
SONGS OF PRAISE
C.T.E.P invite you to an Autumn Songs of Praise on Sunday 30th October at 6pm at All Saints Church, Branksome Park. All welcome.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joan Overton and Doug Jesse
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 £* (including standing orders) Collections £ *
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk
* - figures not available at the time of writing
TODAY
TODAY 
NEXT SATURDAY - P & P SINGERS 
BONFIRE NIGHT 
