Weekly Sheet - Trinity 20
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 - Last Sunday After TrinityB.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am
PARISH NEWS
WELCOME as we join together for our service this morning, after the service please stay for tea and coffee which is served at the back of church. This morning Rev Joe Smith will lead the service.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE from today you will be able to include the names of departed loved ones in a Book of Remembrance placed near the north porch door, the names listed here will be read during the service for All Souls at 6.00pm on Sunday 4th November.
PARISH PANTO—HUMPTY DUMPTY—CALLING ALL BUDDING ACTORS!
Calling all children from reception age and above to be in the ‘Humpty Dumpty’ parish panto which will be in February next year. Rehearsals will start on Sunday 11th November from 1pm—3pm. Why not bring your sandwiches and stay for lunch following the Remembrance Service? Are you interested? Call Vicky Westerby on 07818673725.
MAGAZINE STAPLING - Magazine stapling will take place On Thursday 25th October from 9.30am in the lounge. Extra helpers would be nice, can you spare an hour?
TODDLERS the Toddler Group will meet in the hall on Thursdays between 2pm– 4pm and every Thursday during the school term times. For more details give Rachel a call on 07557148826.
FIRST AIDERS As we compile a list of first aid trained and certificated church members, if you should have that particular expertise please make this known to either our Churchwardens or Father Stephen—this would be most helpful.
PARISH BONFIRE & FIREWORKS EVENING Our Bonfire Night will take place on Friday 9th November from 5.30pm. Lighting of the fire and fireworks from 6pm. Hot food and drinks will be available. £5 per family.
This will take place in the Vicarage Garden.
CHRISTMAS FAIR will take place on Saturday 17th November, donations please to the office from Tuesday 6th November. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Our 10th ‘Shining Branches’ Christmas Tree Festival will take place on Saturday 8th December at 6.00pm. We will need lots of volunteers to ‘man’ the church and welcome our many visitors during the festival. There will soon be a volunteer list with timed slots during the day and evenings; please try and fill a space.
Thank you in advance.
KINDERMARKET ‘Nearly New Sale’ will be taking place in the parish centre on Saturday 10th November between 10am –12pm. Admission £1 per adult. Pre-loved toys, clothes and equipment. (fliers at back of church). Or look on their website—www.kindermarket.co.uk
DIARY
21st SUNDAY TRINITY 20
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Holy Communion—10.00am
23rd Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am
Holy Communion—12 noon
25th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm
Holy Communion—7pm
26th Friday Parish Office Closes for half-term
Choir Practice—6-7pm in church
Panto Rehearsals—7pm—Hall/lounge
28th SUNDAY LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S. –6-8pm
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Linda Lawton & 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 £241.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £123.65
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874
