Thursday 2 February 2012

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

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.











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