Friday 25 November 2011

St Aldhelm's Players - Panto 2012 - "Mother Goose"



St Aldhelm's Orchestra - 12th December



Christmas Tree Festival - "Back In Time"



Parish News - Sunday 27th November 2011

27th November 2011 - 'ADVENT SUNDAY' - 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



WEEKDAY SERVICES — THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - Holy Communion - 12noon

Thursday - Melton Court Holy Communion - 10.30am

Holy Communion in church 7pm



Next Sunday - ADVENT 2
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am



PARISH NEWS




PANTO REHEARSALS TODAY - Panto rehearsals will return to the hall at 2pm this afternoon.








PARISH MAGAZINE - Thanks to the stapling team our next Parish Magazine which covers December and January is now available at the back of church. (includes Christmas Tree Festival, concerts and Christmas Services and forthcoming Alpha Course).








CHRISTMAS TREES The list for Christmas Trees to decorate has now closed BUT if you are quick we have two outside trees left! Please see Ann Ballett if you can help decorate them.








ST. ALDHELM’S SCHOOL - will be holding their Christmas Fair on Friday 2nd December from 3.30pm in the school at Winston Ave, Branksome.









FRIENDS OF ST. ALDHELM’S - The Friends will be meeting for a Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 3rd December, come along for a chat and a mince pie. There will be various stalls. 10.30am—12noon in the centre.







SHINING BRANCHES CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS - to enable the 9th Christmas Tree Festival to run smoothly we are in need of volunteers to ‘man’ the church. This means welcoming visitors, having a chat, making teas and coffees and directing visitors to the facilities. We have a list of timed slots for the duration of the festival and hope that everyone could put their name down to help. The list is at the back of church. Lets give the community of Branksome a good St. Aldhelm’s Christmas welcome!








ST. EDWARD’S SCHOOL - On Monday 12th December between 2-4pm there will be a Senior Citizens Party, please contact (01202) 740950 for further details.








9th SHINING BRANCHES CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL BEGINS ON
SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER
- with a Blessing & Opening Ceremony and the switching on of the lights attended by the Mayor of Poole—6.00pm, Then a refreshment break at 7.00pm and then ...






BIG LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL - will put on a concert at 7.30pm - songs from the shows with a Christmas theme—£5 pay on the door







DIARY
27th SUNDAY ADVENT SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
29th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—church
Holy Communion—12 noon
1st Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7pm
2nd Friday PSA St. Aldhelm’s School Christmas Fair
From 3.30pm at school—Winston Ave
Panto Rehearsals—7pm—in the hall
3rd Saturday Friends Christmas Coffee Morning—10.30am –Hall
4th SUNDAY ADVENT 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist with Parade—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall


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 £401.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £249.32. Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553 : sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk



Friday 18 November 2011

St Aldhelm's - Christmas Tree Festival 2011 "Back In Time"




20th November 2011 - 'BAPTISM SERVICE' - 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 - Melton Court Holy Communion - 10.30am
Holy Communion in church 7pm


Next Sunday - ADVENT SUNDAY

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am



PARISH NEWS



TODAY - Bethany, Kai, Mason, Alfie, Fynn and Oliver will be baptised during this service, we welcome them and their families.






PANTO REHEARSALS TODAY - Panto rehearsals for this Sunday only will take place from 2pm here in church. Thank you.








MAGAZINE STAPLING - Please could our stapling & folding team come to church on Thursday 24th November at 9.30am to staple the next magazine.








CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL If you have requested a tree, please confirm with Sam in the parish office a.s.a.p. Thank you.







SCOUT & GUIDES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - The Scout & Guides Christmas Bazaar will take place on Saturday 26th November between 12noon and 2pm in the parish centre. Please go along and give them your support.








ST. ALDHELM’S SCHOOL - will be holding their Christmas Fair on Friday 2nd December from 3.30pm up at the school.








FRIENDS OF ST. ALDHELM’S - The Friends will be meeting for a Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 3rd December, come along for a chat and a mince pie. There will be various stalls. 10.30am—12noon in the centre.







SHINING BRANCHES CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS - to enable the 9th Christmas Tree Festival to run smoothly we are in need of volunteers to ‘man’ the church. This means welcoming visitors, having a chat, making teas and coffees and directing visitors to the facilities. We have a list of timed slots for the duration of the festival and hope that everyone could put their name down to help. The list is at the back of church. Lets give the community of Branksome a good St. Aldhelm’s Christmas welcome!







ST. EDWARD’S SCHOOL - On Monday 12th December between 2-4pm there will be a Senior Citizens Party, please contact (01202) 740950 for further details.







DIARY
20th SUNDAY
CHRIST THE KING/BAPTISM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in church
22nd Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
24th Thursday Magazine Stapling—9.30am—in church
Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm in the centre
Holy Communion—7pm
25th Friday Panto Rehearsals—8pm—in the hall
26th Saturday Scout & Guides Christmas Bazaar—12noon-2pm
- in the Parish Centre
27th SUNDAY ADVENT SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
29th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—church
Holy Communion—12 noon
1st Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7pm
2nd Friday PSA St. Aldhelm’s School Christmas Fair
From 3.30pm at school—Winston Ave
Panto Rehearsals—7pm—in the hall
3rd Saturday Friends Christmas Coffee Morning—10.30am –Hall
4th SUNDAY ADVENT 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall


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 £415.20 (including standing orders) Collections £406.76
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk





Friday 11 November 2011

Parish News - Sunday 13th November 2011

13th November 2011 - 'Remembrance Sunday' - 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 with Prayres for Healing - 12noon

Thursday - No Melton Court Holy Communion

Holy Communion in church 7pm


Next Sunday - 20th Nov - BAPTISM SUNDAY
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Baptism Sunday Service - 10.00am


PARISH NEWS

TODAY - Welcome to our Remembrance Service this morning. Thanks to the bugler; Dick Baczala for joining us again this year and also thanks to Heidi for organising the Remembrance display in the children’s area.





MAGAZINE DEADLINE

If you have a contribution for the combined December and January parish magazine, could you please see Sam Waldron this morning.


NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday will be a baptism Sunday where we shall welcome new Christians and their families to our church.




CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

If you have requested a tree, please confirm with Sam in the parish office a.s.a.p.




THANK YOU

To everyone who has helped recently at our various events including our Fireworks and Christmas Fayre, your help is much appreciated

(you know who you are!).





ALPHA COURSE

In preparation for the Alpha Course which will run here during January and February next year, we are holding a meeting in church on Tuesday 15th November at 7.00pm to organize the logistics. As part of the course a meal is provided, so if you have catering skills please come along to the meeting or speak to Father Stephen.



MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING
On Wednesday, 16th November at 2.30pm the M.U. will hold their monthly meeting in the lounge and will be joined by Father Stephen with a talk about “What’s in a prayer”.





HOLY COMMUNION

There will not be a service on Thursday 17th Nov at Melton Court.


SCHOOL GOVERNOR

There is still a vacancy for a Foundation Governor at St. Aldhelm’s School, if you are interested and would like to know more, please contact Diane Eaton for more details.






VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TODDLERS

We are very grateful to Heidi Moxam and to Vicky Westerby for leading our Thursday afternoon Toddler Group. Due to work and family commitments both Heidi and Vicky are having to step down as leaders, so we are now appealing for volunteers to take on this position(s), please see Heidi or Father Stephen.



DIARY

13th SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Remembrance Sunday Service—10.00am with
Parade
Panto Rehearsals—2pm in the hall
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
Magazine Deadline for the combined Dec/Jan
Parish Magazine
15th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12noon
Alpha Course Meeting—7pm—in church
Parkstone Gardeners Meeting—7.30pm—in the hall
‘Flower Arranging’ by Elizabeth Witcombe
16th Wednesday Mothers’ Union Meeting—2.30pm—lounge
17th Thursday No Melton Court Holy Communion
Toddlers—2pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7pm
18th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7pm—Hall
20th SUNDAY CHRIST THE KING/BAPTISM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in church


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joan Overton and Doug Jesse

R.I.P—Ron Sheasby

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 £868.50 (including standing orders) Collections £214.48. Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553 sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk

Friday 4 November 2011

Parish News - Sunday 6th November 2011












6th November 2011 - '3rd Before Advent' - 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 - Melton Court Holy Communion 10.30am
Holy Communion in church 7pm


Next Sunday - 13th Nov - REMEMBERANCE SUNDAY

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Rememberance Sunday Service - 10.00am



PARISH NEWS



TODAY -

Please support the Royal British Legion, poppies are available at the back of church. Remembrance Sunday will be marked here on Sunday 13th November at 10.00am. Please come and make your mark today, after the service by ‘fingerpainting’ a poppy for our display, led by Heidi which will commemorate those who gave their lives in the Great War, WW2 and the many and on going conflicts around the world.





PANTO

Panto rehearsals will take place at 2pm here in church.





TODAY—ALL SOULS SERVICE

Today 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.





CHRISTMAS FAYRE—NEXT SATURDAY—12th NOVEMBER
Our Christmas Fayre will take place next Saturday from 10.30am—12.30pm in the parish centre. Come along for your Christmas goodies! If you have anything which you can dontate for the fayre such as bric-a-brac, books, toys, raffle prizes, bottles, etc please bring them to the parish office during this week. We would appreciate dontations of cakes on the morning for the cake stall. Thank you in advance for your help.






CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

If you have requested a tree, please confirm with Sam in the parish office by next Sunday. Thank you.





SCHOOL GOVERNOR

There is still a vacancy for a Foundation Governor at St. Aldhelm’s School, if you are interested and would like to know more, please contact the parish office for contact details for Diane Eaton.





CHURCH FLOWERS—HELP NEEDED
Dee
is away on Saturday 12th November and would therefore be very grateful for volunteers to help prepare a couple of floral arrangements for Remembrance Sunday. If you can help, please phone the parish office. Thank you.



PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joan Overton and Doug Jesse
R.I.P—Ron Sheasby

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

DIARY
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
8th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—church
Holy Communion—12 noon
10th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm
Remembrance Sunday Service rehearsal—6.15pm
(for the uniformed organisations)
Holy Communion—7pm
11th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7pm
12th Saturday Christmas Fayre—10.30am—12.30pm—Hall
13th SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Remembrance Sunday Service—10.00am with Parade
Panto Rehearsals—2pm in the hall
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
Magazine Deadline for the combined Dec/Jan
Parish Magazine

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 £419.10 (including standing orders) Collections £192.60.


Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553 - sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk