Parish News - Sunday 26th February 2012

26th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - First Sunday of Lent

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms

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 - No Service at Melton Court

Holy Communion - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Lent 2 - All Age

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME to everyone as we join together for the service this morning, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

PARISH MAGAZINE Keep up to date with forthcoming events and Lent/Easter Services by picking up the latest Parish Magazine from the back of church. Thanks to all who came along to fold and staple.

THANK YOU to Heidi Moxam, John & Jan Kilminster, Faye & Clair Pay, Sam Waldron, Kate Parker-Smith for cooking pancakes and organising races at the Pancake Party. A good turn out with over 120+ people all eating pancakes!

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL If you are a regular member of the congregation and are over 16, please sign up for the Electoral Roll before its closing date of Sunday 11th March. (This is an on-going list). Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Please could anyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan Kilminster by 4th March, thank you.

MEMORIAL SERVICE On Wednesday 21st March at 2.00pm there will be a Memorial/Thanksgiving Service for Roy Green held here in church with refreshments to follow in the Scout Den (to help with catering numbers please let Father Stephen know if you are attending).

CLOTHING HELP Have you any of the following which you could donate towards the charity Routes to Roots, (clean): jeans, jogging bottoms, t-shirts, fleeces, socks, jumpers, sweatshirts (male and female). With the cold weather at present more and more homeless people are turning to Routes to Roots for help. Donations can be left at the back of church, in bags please. Thank you in advance for your help.

FLOWER FUND Please spare any change to go into the collection pot at the back of church to support the Flower Fund. Money will be used to continue to provide flowers to decorate church. Thank you to Dee and Faye for all their wonderful arrangements.

SPRING FAYRE On Saturday 17th March between 10.30am—12.30pm we shall hold our Spring Fayre in the Parish Centre. To get ready we are looking for donations for books, toys, raffle prizes, plants, toys, bric-a-brac. Please bring to the Parish Office. Thank you.

CHANGE OF TIME - LENT HOMEGROUP MEETINGS
During Lent there will be weekly housegroup meetings at the home of Linda Lawton (please phone parish office for address) and the time of the meetings will now be 11.00am not 2pm as previous advertised. See the March Parish Magazine for details or yellow Lent & Easter sheets.

DIARY
26th SUNDAY FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
28th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Alpha Course Wk 8—7.00pm—in the centre
1st Thursday No Service of Holy Communion at Melton Court
Toddlers—2.00pm
Holy Communion—7.00pm
2nd Friday Womens’ World Day of Prayer
4th SUNDAY LENT 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips.

R.I.P.
Douglas Jesse who passed peacefully away on Ash Wednesday.

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

DONATIONS
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 25p 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 £769.84 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £467.60 (including standing orders)
Collections £142.58
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 19th February 2012

19th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Sunday next before Lent

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms

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 prayers for Healing - 12noon

Wednesday - Ash Wednesday Service with Ashing - 10.30am & 7.00pm

Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton - 10.30am

Holy Communion - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - 1st Sunday of Lent

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME to everyone this morning as we join together for the service, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

MAGAZINE DEADLINE The deadline for any contributions for the March magazine is today, Sunday 19th February, please see Sam.

PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office is now closed for the half-term break and re-open on Monday 20th February.

SHROVE TUESDAY Shrove Tuesday is the 21st February, why not come along to our Pancake Party which will be held in St. Aldhelm’s School between 5.30pm—7.00pm. All welcome. Bring a small frying pan to join the races.

ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday 22nd February—Services with ’Ashing’ will take place at 10.30am and 7pm. Following the 10.30am service the Mothers’ Union will hold a soup lunch in the lounge. All welcome.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

MEMORIAL SERVICE On Wednesday 21st March at 2.00pm there will be a memorial service for Roy Green held here in church. All welcome.

DIARY
19th SUNDAY SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm (1st one back)
Magazine Deadline for the March issue
20th Monday Parish Office re-opens
21st Tuesday SHROVE TUESDAY
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12noon
Pankcake Party held at St. Aldhelm’s School—5.30-7pm
Alpha Course WK 7—7.00pm—in the centre
Parkstone Gardeners’ Meeting—7.30pm—in church
‘Fushias in the Spring: what do now’
22nd Wednesday ASH WEDSNESDAY
Ash Wednesday Service with ‘Ashing’ - 10.30am
Followed by M.U. soup lunch in the lounge
Ash Wednesday Service with ‘Ashing’ - 7.00pm
23rd Thursday Magazine Stapling—9.30am—lounge
Holy Communion Service at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm—Hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm

25th Saturday Alpha Course Away Day
26th SUNDAY FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and Mark Phillips

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


DONATIONS
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 25p 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 £769.84 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £ * (including standing orders)
Collections £ * (*= figures not know at time of writing)
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 12th February 2012

12th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - 2nd BEFORE LENT

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms






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 - No Service at Melton Court
Distribution Service in Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Sunday Before Lent
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am


PARISH NEWS


WELCOME to everyone this morning as we join together the service, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office is now closed for the half-term break and re-opens on Monday 20th February.

FRIENDS OF ST. ALDHELM’S The Friends will be holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 18th February from 10.30am in the hall. All welcome.

MAGAZINE DEADLINE The deadline for any contributions for the March magazine will be Sunday 19th February, please see Sam.

SHROVE TUESDAY Shrove Tuesday is the 21st February, why not come along to our Pancake Party which will be held in St. Aldhelm’s School between 5.30pm—7.00pm. All welcome.

PALM CROSSES Please bring your palm crosses back to church so Father Stephen can burn them for the Ash for Ash Wednesday.

ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday 22nd February—Services with ’Ashing’ will take place at 10.30am and 7pm. All welcome.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

DIARY
12th SUNDAY 2nd BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
14th Tuesday Valentines Day
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12noon
Alpha Course WK 6—7.00pm—Parish Centre
16th Thursday No Service of Holy Communion at Melton Court
Service of Distribution—7pm—in church
18th Saturday Friends of St. Aldhelm’s—Coffee Morning
- 10.30am—in the hall
19th SUNDAY SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm (1st one back)
Magazine Deadline for the March issue


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and Mark Phillips

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

DONATIONS
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 25p 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 £769.84 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £1,353.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £253.90
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 5th February 2012

5th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - 3rd BEFORE LENT

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms

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 - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am

Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - 2nd Before Lent

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME to everyone this morning as we join together for the All Age Service, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP, GET YOUR FINAL WEEKEND PANTO TICKETS HERE!—MOTHER GOOSE Diane Eaton will be at the back of church for anyone wishing to purchase their panto tickets following the service. Final performances will take place on Friday 10th Feb at 7pm and Saturday 11th Feb at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or a family ticket (2+2) for £10. All performances will take place in the parish centre. Tickets also available in the week from the Parish Office.

P.C.C. MEETING On Thursday 9th February there will be a P.C.C. Meeting at 7.30pm, in church.

PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office will close on Friday 10th February for the half-term break and re-open on Monday 20th February.

FRIENDS OF ST. ALDHELM’S The Friends will be holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 18th February from 10.30am in the hall. All welcome.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

DIARY
5th SUNDAY 3rd BEFORE LENT/ALL AGE
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist with Parade—10.00am
Mother Goose Panto Performance—2.00pm
7th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12noon
Alpha Course WK5—7.00pm—in the centre/hall
9th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm followed by
P.C.C. Meeting—7.30pm—in church
10th Friday Parish Office Closes
‘Mother Goose’ Panto Performance—7.00pm
‘Mother Goose Panto Performances—2pm & 7pm
12th SUNDAY 2nd BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am

St. Aldhelm’s Church invites you to a PANCAKE PARTY
To be held this year at St. Aldhelm’s School,Winston Ave, On Tuesday 21st February from 5.30pm—7pm

Family fun, eating and racing (bring a small frying pan to join the races)
Thank you to St. Aldhelm’s School, staff & pupils.

DONATIONS 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 25p 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. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553 johnsprackling@gmail.com Charity Commission No: 1130874.