Parish News - Sunday 1st January 2012

1st January 2012 - Weekly Sheet - All Age (said service)

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

Wednesday - Holy Communion - 10.30am

Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am

Church - 6.30pm

Next Sunday - Baptism of Christ / Epiphany

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2012

TODAY - Welcome to anyone visiting St. Aldhelm’s this morning.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

ALPHA COURSE - St. Aldhelm’s is hosting an Alpha Course which is to be run by Bishop Graham starting in January. If you wish to take part please could you register with the Alpha Course Administrator at St. Peter’s Parkstone, Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 ONN by Tuesday 3rd January. (or email st-peters-park@btconnect.com). The first session will start here in the parish centre on Tuesday 10th January.

PARISH OFFICE - The office will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January.

PANTO REHEARSALS - There is not a rehearsal this afternoon but there will be on Friday at 7pm in the hall and next Sunday at 2pm in the hall.

PARISH PANTO - MOTHER GOOSE - TICKETS— If you would like to come and watch a performance of Mother Goose, tickets are on sale from either Diane Eaton, Joyce Lavender or Sam in the office. £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or £10 for a family (2+2). Give yourself something to look forward to February—a fun family show, come along and have a giggle!!

PACKING AWAY THE CHRISTMAS TREES—We would like as many helpers as possible to come along to church on Thursday 5th January at 7pm to help tidy the church. There will be an evening Eucharist before hand at 6.30pm, to which you are most welcome.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joan Overton, Doug Jesse & Edie Kellaway

Roy Green - R.I.P.

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


DIARY

2012
Happy New Year!
1st SUNDAY 1st SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Said Service—All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
3rd Tuesday Parish Office Re-Opens—9.00am
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
4th Wednesday Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
5th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Evening Eucharist at 6.30pm
Followed by the packing away and tidying up of the
Church following the Christmas Tree Festival
6th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7.00pm—in the hall

8th SUNDAY BAPTISM OF CHRIST/EPIPHANY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm in the hall

Parish News - Sunday 25th December 2011

25th December 2011 - CHRISTMAS DAY'- 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:
No Weekday Services of Holy Communion this week

Next Sunday - 1st Sunday of Christmas

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Said Service - All Age Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

Merry Christmas!
TODAY - Welcome to anyone visiting St. Aldhelm’s this morning.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

There will not be any weekday services of Holy Communion this coming week.

ALPHA COURSE - St. Aldhelm’s is hosting an Alpha Course which is to be run by Bishop Graham starting in January. If you wish to take part please could you register with the Alpha Course Administrator at St. Peter’s Parkstone, Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 ONN by Tuesday 3rd January. (or email st-peters-park@btconnect.com). The first session will start here in the parish centre on Tuesday 10th January.

PANTO REHEARSALS - The next panto rehearsal is on Friday 30th December at 7pm in the hall but there will not be a rehearsal on Sunday 1st January.

PARISH PANTO - MOTHER GOOSE - TICKETS— If you would like to come and watch a performance of Mother Goose, tickets will be on sale from the beginning of January from either Diane Eaton, Joyce Lavender or Sam in the office. £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or £10 for a family (2+2). Give yourself something to look forward to February—a fun family show, come along and have a giggle!!

PACKING AWAY THE CHRISTMAS TREES—We would like as many helpers as possible to come along to church on Thursday 5th January at 7pm to help tidy the church. There will be an evening Eucharist before hand at 6.30pm, to which you are most welcome.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joan Overton, Doug Jesse & Edie Kellaway
Roy Green - R.I.P.

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


DIARY
25th SUNDAY CHRISTMAS DAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Christmas Day Service—10.00am
27th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.03am—in church
No weekday services of Holy Communion
30th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7pm—in the hall

2012
Happy New Year!

1st SUNDAY

1st SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Said Service—All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
3rd Tuesday Parish Office Re-Opens—9.00am
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
4th Wednesday Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
5th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Evening Eucharist at 6.30pm
Followed by the packing away and tidying up of the
Church following the Christmas Tree Festival
6th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7.00pm—in the hall

18th December 2011 - 'ADVENT 4 - with nativity' - 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

Wednesday - Christingle Service - 4pm

Thursday - Melton Court Holy Communion - 10.30am

Holy Communion in church 7pm

Saturday - Christmas Eve

Crib Service - 4.30pm

Mid Night Mass - 11.30pm

Next Sunday - Christmas Day

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Christmas Day Service - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

TODAY - The Junior Sunday School will put on the Nativity Play during the 10am service.

PANTO REHEARSALS TODAY - Panto rehearsals are in the hall at 2pm this afternoon.

CAROL SINGING - You are invited to sing Carols at Melton Court this afternoon, please come to church for 1.45pm ready to sing at 2pm.

PARISH CAROL SERVICE - Our Parish Carol Service will take place here this evening at 6pm and we shall be joined by St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra.

Church will remain open from 10am each day, so bring your friends and family to come and see the trees and have a munch on a mince pie! The Christmas Tree Festival will close at the end of the Crib Service on 24th Dec (around 5pm).

9th SHINING BRANCHES CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Continues until 24th December. . . .

JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL NATIVITY PLAY - The younger children who attend Sunday School will perform the Nativity on Sunday 18th December at our 10am service.

CAROLS AT MELTON COURT - Carol Singing will take place at Melton Court Flats at 2pm. Please come along and spread a bit of Christmas cheer, see Father Stephen for more details.

PARISH CAROL SERVICE - we will be joined by St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra and our Choir for the Parish Carol Service on Sunday 18th December at 6.00pm. All welcome.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY CHRISTINGLE SERVICE - On Wednesday 21st December at 4pm we shall hold our Christingle Service—raising much needed funds for the Children’s Society. All welcome. Helpers would be appreciated—see Father Stephen, please.

THANK YOU—Thank you to everyone who is helping to run the Christmas Tree Festival by volunteering during the day or the evening. If you would like to help, please see the volunteer clipboard by the coffee bar. All help greatly received. Thank you.

MOTHERS’ UNION CHRISTMAS PARTY - The M.U. will be holding their Christmas Party on Wednesday 21st December in the lounge from 2.30pm.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Joan Overton, Doug Jesse & Edie Kellaway

Roy Green passed away recently, aged 89. Roy with his wife Margaret, had a large part to play in the life of the Parish. Roy took a major role in leading the Friends of St. Aldhelm’s and he served as Chair of Governors at St. Aldhelm’s Combined School. Please pray for Katie and Angie and all of Roy’s family and friends.

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

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 £348.30 (including standing orders)
Collections £164.87
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk


DIARY
18th SUNDAY ADVENT 4
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist & Sunday School Nativity—10am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
Carol Singing at Melton Court—2pm
Parish Carol Service with St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra
- 6.00pm
20th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—Church
Holy Communion—12 noon
21st Wednesday Mothers’ Union Christmas Party—2.30pm—lounge
Children’s Society Christingle Service—4.00pm
22nd Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Holy Communion—7.00pm

24th Saturday CHRISTMAS EVE
Children’s Crib Service—4.30pm
(Christmas Tree Festival Closes)
Mid Night Mass—11.30pm

25th SUNDAY CHRISTMAS DAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Christmas Day Service—10.00am

27th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.03am—in church
No weekday services of Holy Communion
30th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7pm—in the hall

2012
1st SUNDAY 1st SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Said Service—All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am

Come and See the Knitted Tree!!

Parish News - Sunday 11th December 2011

11th December 2011 - 'ADVENT 3' - 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 - No Service of Holy Communion
Thursday - Melton Court Holy Communion - 10.30am
Holy Communion in church 7pm


Next Sunday - ADVENT 4
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist & Nativity Play - 10.00am
Parish Carol Service - 6.00pm

PARISH NEWS

TODAY - The Senior Sunday School will put on a 60 second Nativity Play during the 10am service!

PANTO REHEARSALS TODAY - Panto rehearsals are in the hall at 2pm this afternoon.

Church will be open from 10am each day, so bring your friends and family to come and see the trees and have a munch on a mince pie!

9th SHINING BRANCHES CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, SPARKLE APPEAL CAROL SERVICE—Today, Sunday has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond the Appeal’s control.

ST. ALDHELM’S ORCHESTRA - CONCERT - Monday 12th December at 7.30pm —retiring collection.

ST. ALDHELM’S SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE - Tuesday 13th December at 7pm.

LUMINOS COMMUNITY CHOIR - CONCERT - Wednesday 14th December - 8.00pm—retiring collection towards Wessex Autistic Society & Church Funds.

BUSY BODIES PRE-SCHOOL - NATIVITY PLAY - Thursday 15th December at 11.15am in church, all welcome.

P & P SINGERS - CONCERT - Friday 16th December at 8.00pm, £5 pay on the door.

BRENDONCARE - CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Featuring Darren Bartlett & Salvacosta Volcal Harmony Group & Woodfalls Brass Band - £7 entrance by ticket only, available from (01202) 571485 or the Parish Office.

JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL NATIVITY PLAY - The younger children who attend Sunday School will perform the Nativity on Sunday 18th December at our 10am service.

CAROLS AT MELTON COURT - Carol Singing will take place at Melton Court Flats at 2pm. Please come along and spread a bit of Christmas cheer, see Father Stephen for more details.

PARISH CAROL SERVICE - we will be joined by St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra and our Choir for the Parish Carol Service on Sunday 18th December at 6.00pm. All welcome.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY CHRISTINGLE SERVICE - On Wednesday 21st December at 4pm we shall hold our Christingle Service—raising much needed funds for the Children’s Society. All welcome.

THANK YOU—Thank you in advance to everyone who is helping to run the Christmas Tree Festival by volunteering during the day or the evening. If you would like to help also, please see the volunteer clipboard by the coffee bar. All help greatly received. Thank you.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Joan Overton and Doug Jesse.

Roy Green passed away last week, aged 89. Roy with his wife Margaret, had a large part to play in the life of the Parish. Roy took a major role in leading the Friends of St. Aldhelm’s and he served as Chair of Governors at St. Aldhelm’s Combined School. Please pray for Katie and Angie and all of Roy’s family and friends.

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

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 £1,342.90 (including standing orders)
Collections £231.38
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk



DIARY
11th SUNDAY ADVENT 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
Sparkle Appeal Carol Service—cancelled due to
circumstances beyone their control S.T.A.K.S. 6-8pm
12th Monday Christmas Tree Festival Opens at 10am
St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra Concert—7.30pm
- retiring collection
13th Tuesday Coffee Morning in church—10.30am
No Service of Holy Communion as school
are rehearsing their Carol Service
St. Aldhelm’s School Carol Service—7.00pm
14th Wednesday Luminos Choir Christmas Concert—8.00pm
- collection towards Wessex Autistic Society
and Church Funds
15th Thursday Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
Busy Bodies Nativity Play—11.15am
Holy Communion—7.00pm
16th Friday Victoria School End of Term Service—2.00pm
Panto Rehearsals—7pm—in the centre
P & P Singers Concert—8.00pm—£5 on the door
17th Saturday A Christmas Celebration Concert in aid of
Brendoncare—featuring Darren Bartlett &
Salvacosta Volcal Harmony Group & Woodfalls
Brass Band—tickets (01202) 571485
18th SUNDAY ADVENT 4
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist & Sunday School Nativity—10am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm—in the hall
Carol Singing at Melton Court—2pm
Parish Carol Service with St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra
- 6.00pm