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
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”.
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 GOVERNORThere 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
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