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)
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 at Melton Court - 10.30am
Holy Communion - 7.00pm
Holy Communion - 7.00pm
Next Sunday - Mothering Sunday
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Mothering Sunday Service with parade - 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. 
CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL The closing date for the list is today, 11th March, please see Sam Waldron after the service.
GOOD FRIDAY MEETING - TODAY, after the main service, there will be a short meeting for anyone who can help with our Good Friday workshop (theme: ‘The Tree of Life’) which will run between 12noon and 3pm on 6th April; the workshop is for folk of all ages and anyone is welcome to attend.
PARISH MAGAZINE Deadline for the April edition will be next Sunday.
SPRING FAYRE NEXT WEEK On Saturday 17th March between 10.30am—12.30pm we shall hold our Spring Fayre in the Parish Centre.
WE ARE DESPERATELY SEEKING DONATIONS FOR THE SPRING FAYRE:
we are looking for donations for books, toys, raffle prizes, plants, bric-a-brac. Please bring to church or parish office this week. Thank you. Delicious Home-made cakes can be brought along on the morning-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.
LENT LUNCH Following the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 4th April there will be a simple lunch of soup and bread served in the lounge in the parish centre. This lunch is open to all. Please come along.
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.
DIARY
11th SUNDAY LENT 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
13th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
No Alpha Course today
15th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm
Holy Communion—7pm
17th Saturday Parish Spring Fayre—10.30am—12.30pm in the
Centre—Fun for everyone!
18th SUNDAY MOTHERING SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Mothering Sunday Service with Parade—10.00am
Deadline for the April Magazine
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips
R.I.P.
Douglas Jesse.
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 £856.90 (including standing orders)
Collections £112.48
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
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