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
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
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 ...
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
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