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 - Distribution Service -12noon
Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am
Holy Communion celebrating St. Aldhelm Day - 7.00pm
Next Sunday - Pentecost / Whit Sunday
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am
PARISH NEWS
WELCOME as we join together and to the family of Logan Gibson-Hall who will be baptised during the service this morning, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.
TODAY—FINAL DAY—PARISH COUNT could all adults please help by filling out an attendance form. Thank you for your help.
CHRISTIAN AID - Ruth Oaks will have a table at the back of church this morning selling greetings cards in aid of Christian Aid. The cards have designs by Ruth and Fresh Talent artists. Please have a look and support.
OPEN GARDEN David Reeves of 19 Lindsay Road is kindly opening his garden on Sunday 27th May between 1.30pm—5pm, admission £2 adults, accompanied children free. All proceeds will go to our church and E.D.A.S. a charity helping with Essential Drugs and Alcohol. If you are able to help on the day please phone David 752588. Please be aware that there is no parking in Lindsay Road.
‘THE QUEEN’S BIG THANK YOU CARD’ Salisbury Diocese will be sending one big card to the Queen. Please clearly fill out the information and your message on the paperwork at the back of church by 27th May.
JUBILEE ‘ STREET PARTY’ LUNCH -
MONDAY 4TH JUNE -
HERE IN CHURCH FROM 12 MIDDAY ONWARDS
‘BRING & SHARE’ - Royal fancy dress completion for the children, adults please wear red, white & blue. Lets celebrate in style!
Donations of paper plates, cups, bunting can be put in the box at the back of church. Food donations welcome on the day; please speak to Heidi Moxam, Sarah Torok, Lyn Beverley or Jacqui Stanton.
PARISH SUMMER FAYRE—SATURDAY 30TH JUNE—12NOON—2PM
Stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, refreshments, BBQ lots of fun for everyone—in the vicarage garden. We would be grateful for donations towards the raffle, books, cake stall etc. If you can help on the day, please see Andrew Dray or Barbara Rivett. Thank you.
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 on (01202) 746411 or email s_moxam@sky.com or the Parish Office on (01202) 764420.
PARISH PICNIC On Saturday 21st July we are planning a coach trip and Parish Picnic to Hilfield Priory. The coach will leave church at 10am and take us to Hilfield and will return back to Poole around 6pm. The cost is £13 per adult and £7 per child. If you would like to go please see Heidi Moxam by Sunday 24th June.
Deadline for the June issue of the parish magazine is next Sunday,
27th May—please see Sam Waldron with any contributions.
DIARY
20th SUNDAY EASTER 7
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist with Baptism—10.00am
22nd Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—church
Distribution Service—12 noon
24th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the parish centre
Holy Communion celebrating St. Aldhelm’s Day—7.00pm
25th Friday St. Aldhelm’s Day
Church Choir Practice—6-7pm—in church
27th SUNDAY PENTECOST/WHIT SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am ( June Magazine deadline)
‘Open Gardens’- 1.30pm—5pm @ 19 Lindsay Road
S.T.A.K.S.—-68pm
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joyce Lavender and Mark Phillips
R.I.P. - Phyllis Tapping, Nicholas Ible, Jo Goddard,
Alec and Di Campbell and Penny Gardiner
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 £300.02 (including standing orders)
Collections £229.93
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling.
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874
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