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.
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/
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
No weekday services of Holy Communion
Next Sunday - Easter 2
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am
PARISH NEWS
‘HAPPY EASTER’
WELCOME to everyone as we join together for the Easter service this morning and welcome to Eleanor Crewe, Ella Tinkler and Jacques and Bethany Green here to be baptised, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.
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.
CONGRATUALATIONS to James & Arthi Chicken who will have their marriage blessed here this afternoon at 2pm and to Christopher Deacon and Shelly Hector who will be married here on Friday 13th April at 12 noon.
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.
PARISH MAGAZINE Keep Up To Date with what’s happening in and around church - the April edition of the Parish Magazine is available at the back of church.
FUN QUIZ NIGHT On 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.
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.
DIARY
8th SUNDAY EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Service at Branksome Beach—6.00am
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Easter Day Service with Baptisms—10.00am
Marriage Blessing for James & Arthi Chicken—2pm
10th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
No Weekday Services of Holy Communion
13th Friday Wedding of Christopher Deacon to Shelly Hector—12noon
Church Choir Practice—6pm—7pm—in church
15th SUNDAY EASTER 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
16th Monday Parish Office Opens at 9.00am
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.
8th SUNDAY EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Service at Branksome Beach—6.00am
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Easter Day Service with Baptisms—10.00am
Marriage Blessing for James & Arthi Chicken—2pm
10th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
No Weekday Services of Holy Communion
13th Friday Wedding of Christopher Deacon to Shelly Hector—12noon
Church Choir Practice—6pm—7pm—in church
15th SUNDAY EASTER 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
16th Monday Parish Office Opens at 9.00am
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.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips
R.I.P.
Roger Hill.
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
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