15th April 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Easter 2
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
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
Holy Communion - 7.00pm
Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am
Holy Communion - 7.00pm
Next Sunday - Easter 3
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
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 OFFICE The Parish Office will re-open on Monday, 16th April.
FUN QUIZ NIGHT This Wednesday, 18th April from 7pm in the centre, there will be a fun Quiz Night. We hope to raise funds for the Mothers’ Union ‘Away From It All Holiday Fund’ and Church Repairs. Tickets are £5 per adult and £1 per child and this includes a ploughman’s supper. Thanks to Gary Waldron and Richard Dray for hosting and setting the questions. Raffle prizes greatly received—please see Faye Pay or Sam.
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.
QUIET TOYS/RELIGIOUS STORY BOOKS The crèche area to the side of church is in need of new quiet toys or books to keep our younger visitors occupied. If you can donate such items please see Heidi Moxam. Thank you.
PARKSTONE GARDENERS’ MEETING On Tuesday 17th April, the gardeners’ will meet in the centre—doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start - Tatton—winning gold by Chris Evans.
CLEAN ME MORNING Please come along to church on Saturday 21st April at 9.30am to join the ‘Clean Me Morning’. We hope to clean and polish the church and parish centre. Refreshments will be provided. It would help if you could bring dusters and polish.
PARISH MAGAZINE DEADLINE If you have anything to put into the parish magazine for May, please see Sam by Sunday 22nd April, thank you.
DIARY
15th SUNDAY EASTER 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
16th Monday Parish Office Opens at 9.00am
17th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Parkstone Gardeners’ Meeting—7pm in the centre
18th Wednesday FUN QUIZ NIGHT—7pm—in the centre
- tickets include a Ploughman’s Supper
19th Thursday Holy Communion Service held at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the centre
Holy Communion—7.00pm
20th Friday Choir Practice—6-7pm—in church
21st Saturday ‘Clean Me Morning’ - meet in church—9.30am
ST. ALDHELM’S MOTHERS UNION Our M.U. will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary on Wednesday 2nd May with a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am followed by a light lunch with tea and cakes in the lounge.
All welcome.
CHURCH CHOIR If you enjoy singing and church music, why not think about joining our church choir. They meet every Friday evening between 6pm and 7pm in church. For more details please speak to a member of the choir or to our Director of Music - Andy Hill (organist).
PARISH PICNIC On Saturday 21st July we are planning a coach trip and Parish Picnic to Hillfield Priory. More details to follow soon.
PARISH COUNT The count will begin next week, please help by filling out an attendance form once a week when you come to a church service. The count is to be taken over 5 weeks, thank you in advance for your help. The count goes towards how much we pay as part of our ‘share’.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: 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 available at the time of writing )
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling.
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
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 available at the time of writing )
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling.
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874
