Friday 20 April 2012

St Aldhelms Parish Camp 2012



Parish News - Sunday 22nd April 2012

22nd April 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Easter 3

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
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
Holy Communion - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Easter 4
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am


PARISH NEWS

TODAY—PARISH COUNT The count began this week, could all adults please help by filling out an attendance form each time you attend a church service. (this includes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday services). 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’.




TODAY—PARISH MAGAZINE DEADLINE If you have anything to put into the parish magazine for May, please see Sam Waldron today, thank you.






THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the Fun Quiz on Wednesday. Thanks to all who helped. We raised £200 for the Mothers’ Union Away From It All Holiday Fund (including an additional kind donation) and £135 was donated towards Church repairs.








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.





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.







ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CAMP—
FROM FRIDAY 15TH JUNE—SUNDAY 17TH JUNE 2012
This years’ camp will take place again at Mill Paddock Camp Site at East Stoke. Tents, caravans, trailer tents, motor-homes, folding campers etc -
ALL WELCOME! A fun social weekend open to all. Pitches cost £12 per unit per night, (plus £2 per night for electric, if required). To Book: Contact Steve or Heidi Moxam
Email s_moxam@sky.com or the Parish Office on (01202) 764420.





DIARY 22nd SUNDAY EASTER 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
24th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
26th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the parish centre
Holy Communion—7.00pm
27th Friday Church Choir Practice—6-7pm– in church
- new members always welcome
28th Saturday Charity Barn Dance raising London Marathon sponsorship in aid of Children with Cancer UK
With the ‘Old Pull & Push’ - 7.30pm-11pm
(Not a church event) - Tickets £10 inc ploughman’s supper
Available from (01202) 717979

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joyce Lavender and Mark Phillips
R.I.P. - Phyllis Tapping & Nicholas Ible.

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


DONATIONSAre 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 £263.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £170.50
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Charity Commission No: 1130874