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.
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/
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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