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