Parish News - Sunday 14th November 2010

14th November 2010 - Remembrance Sunday - Weekly Sheet
The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

WEEKDAY SERVICES—THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday -Holy Communion —12 noon
Thursday -Melton Court—10.30am
Church—7.00pm

PARISH NEWS

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Our Remembrance Service will take place at 10am this Sunday, Gary Waldron will be preaching.

PARISH MAGAZINE The next issue of our parish magazine will be a combined issue covering both December and January. If you have anything to include please see Sam Waldron today.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE Our Church Christmas Fayre will take place next Saturday, 20th November in the parish centre from 10.30am—12.30pm. We shall have lots of stalls and would love to have donations for the raffle, books, children’s books and toys, bottles, good quality bric-a-brac and cakes (on the day). Donations can be brought along to the Parish Office. Please see Sam if you can help man a stall or help set up, tidy away etc.

CONFIRMATION Have you considered being Confirmed? Our next service will be held here at St. Aldhelm’s in January, please see Rev Sarah a.s.a.p. as preparation classes are just getting started.

BAPTISM SERVICE Next Sunday, 21st November at 10am we shall hold a Baptism Service. Please come along a welcome the candidates and their families as they begin their Christian journey.

MOTHERS UNION MEETING On Wednesday 17th November at 2.30pm the Mothers’ Union will be meeting in the lounge for a “Christmas Hands On” session.

ADVENT SUNDAY—COMPLINE SERVICE At 6.00pm on Advent Sunday, 28th November there will be a service of Compline. All welcome.

SCOUT & GUIDES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Scouts and Guides will be holding their Christmas Bazaar in the parish centre on Saturday 27th November between 12-2pm. Please go along and give them your support.

FRIDAY NIGHT PANTO REHEARSALS Just to remind you that the Friday night rehearsals will begin at 7.30pm in the hall and not 8.00pm.

NEWS FROM THE REVD JANET DELANEY: Janet who is just finishing her curacy at Wootton Bassett, is to be licensed as Rector of the eight churches in the part of West Dorset embracing the villages of Askerswell, Loders, Symondsbury and Powerstock. We wish Jan & David every blessing as they move from Wiltshire to Dorset in 2011.

L J LAWTON Could L J Lawton please have a word with John Sprackling.

BONFIRE NIGHT Thank you to everyone who helped and came along to our Bonfire Night evening. We raised £736.33. So well done!

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL This year we are planning our Christmas Tree Festival along the theme of “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREES!”. So far as we write this sheet we have 48 trees taken. We need to have 80 trees decorated—would you like to have a go? Please see Sam Waldron for more information.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE SHEETS Sam would appreciate some help with the folding of the new Christmas Service sheets, if you are able to offer some of your time one morning at the beginning of December, please speak to Sam.

SENIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL will meet again on Sunday 21st November.


DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Remembrance Sunday Service
6-8pm S.T.A.K.S.
Magazine Deadline for Dec/Jan issue
16th Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in Church
12 noon Holy Communion
17th Wednesday 2.30pm Mothers’ Union Meeting—lounge
18th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion
2.00pm Toddlers
7.00pm Holy Communion
19th Friday 7.30pm Panto Rehearsals—Hall
20th Saturday 10.30am Christmas Fayre—Hall
21st SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Baptism Service
2.00pm Panto Rehearsals—Hall

Next Sunday
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson and Amy Garlick
R.I.P—Derek Togweiler. Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer is held; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS!

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 28p 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 £1,230.10 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £1,181.70 (including standing orders) Collections £258.00
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling—Tel: (01202) 751553
sprackling@branksome.freeserve.co.uk.

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar—Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420 (Day off on Friday)
Curate—Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155 (Study day on Monday—Day off Sat)
Parish Office Open weekdays during term-time—9am—12 noon 764420 email office@st-aldhelm.com http://www.st-aldhelm.com/
Churchwardens Dave Marsh—768161 and Sam Waldron—764420

Parish News - Sunday 7th November 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

Weekly Sheet - All Age - 7th November 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST: Tuesday - Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing —12 noon
Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am Church—7.00pm
Next Sunday Remembrance Sunday—8.00am Remembrance Sunday—10am

HYMNS FOR TODAY

Director of Music– Andy Hill
Setting: Harris in F
Hymns:
475 Ye hold angels bright
476 Teach me my God & King
376 I heard the voice
Comm:
God your glory—Langlais
306 Strengthen for service
235 Forth in thy peace O Lord I go

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 sit quietly with their parent or carer and join the service. Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre. Hearing Aids can be turned to the T setting for amplification. Please stay for “Fairtrade” tea & coffee after the 10am service.

Parish News
Today… Our service for All Souls will take place at 6.30pm this evening. A book is open at the back of church to receive the names of departed friends and family members who will be remembered at the service.

Parish Magazine
The next issue will be the combined December and January issue and the deadline for entries is on Remembrance Sunday (14th Nov). Please see Sam.

Confirmation
Would you like to be Confirmed? If yes, please see Rev Sarah asap. The next Confirmation Service will take place in January and preparation classes will be starting next week.

Remembrance Sunday
Our service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 14th November at 10.00am with church parade. Poppies are available at the back of church.

Christmas Fayre
Our Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 20th November in the centre from 10.30am—12.30pm. We shall have lots of stalls and would love to have donations for the raffle, books, children’s books and toys, bottles and especially cakes on the day. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from Monday 1st Nov. If you are able to help on the morning please see Sam Waldron.

Baptism Service
On Sunday 21st Nov at 10am we shall hold our final baptism service for this year. All welcome.

Scout & Guides Christmas Bazaar
The Scouts & Guides will hold their Christmas Bazaar in the centre on Saturday 27th Nov between 12-2pm.

Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped at our Bonfire Night evening on Friday.

Friday Night Panto Rehearsals
Just to let you know that the panto rehearsals on a Friday night will begin at an earlier time of 7.30pm and not 8pm.

Church Flowers
Church Flower Funds are in need of a boost, especially with Remembrance Sunday approaching. If you can help please see Dee Anderson.

DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Parish Eucharist
6.30pm All Souls Service
9th Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing
11th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion
2.00pm Toddlers
7.00pm Holy Communion
12th Friday 7.30pm Panto Rehearsals—Hall
14th SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson & Amy Garlick
Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer takes place; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

DID YOU KNOW, YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ARE NOT HERE?

Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week
This includes £1,230.10 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £176.20 (including standing orders) - Collections £147.20
Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 per week.
The shortfall is made up from fundraising—such as fetes and concerts etc
If you pay income tax—in each chair can be found a yellow giving envelope. Loose collection can be placed in these envelopes, completing the details requested (this will enable us to reclaim 28p in every £1 from the inland revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collection bags when they are passed around during the service.
Through our Planned Giving Scheme, you can commit a regular amount in order that we may be able to rely on a predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. We need new members to consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme—contact John Sprackling Our Hon. Treasurer—(01202) 751553 or email sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar—Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420 (Day off on Friday)

Curate—Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155 (Study day on Monday—Day off Sat)

Parish Office Open weekdays during term-time—9am—12 noon 764420 email office@st-aldhelm.com http://www.st-aldhelm.com/

Churchwardens Dave Marsh—768161 and Sam Waldron—764420

Parish News - Sunday 24th October 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

Weekly Sheet - 5th Before Advent - 24th October 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST:

Tuesday - Holy Communion —12 noon
Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am

Church—7.00pm
Next Sunday B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am

Parish Eucharist—10am

HYMNS FOR TODAY
Director of Music– Andy Hill
Setting: How

Hymns:
436 Praise my soul
437 Fight the good fight
438 How shall I sing the majesty
Comm:
Lord for thy tender mercies’
sake—Hilton
A Prayer Canticle—Routley

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 sit quietly with their parent or carer and join the service. Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre. Hearing Aids can be turned to the T setting for amplification. Please stay for “Fairtrade” tea & coffee after the 10am service.

Parish News

Book of Remembrance
A book is open at the back of church to receive the names of departed friends and family members who will be remembered at our All Souls Service on 7th November at 6.30pm.

Thank You
Thank you to all the volunteers who came along last Saturday to help tidy the grounds around church.

Parish Magazine
The November edition of our Parish Magazine is available from today at the back of church. Thank you to the stapling and folding team for their help again this month. The next issue will be the combined December and January issue and the deadline for entries is on Remembrance Sunday (14th Nov).

Bonfire Night
On Friday 5th November we shall hold our church bonfire event; held in the Vicarage Garden. Fire to be lit at about 5.30pm and the fireworks from 6.00pm. Hot food and snacks will be available. £5 per family—hope to see you there!
* Donations of wood can be received from Monday 1st Nov, please see Dave Marsh or Sam.

Christmas Fayre
Our Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 20th November in the centre from 10.30am—12.30pm. We shall have lots of stalls and would love to have donations for the raffle, books, children’s books and toys, bottles and especially cakes on the day. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from Monday 1st Nov. If you are able to help on the morning please see Sam Waldron.

Confirmation
Anyone interested in being prepared for the Confirmation service early next year, please see Rev Sarah. Preparation session will start in November.

Remembrance Sunday
Our service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 14th November at 10.00am with church parade. Poppies are available at the back of church.

Baptism Service
On Sunday 21st Nov at 10am we shall hold our final baptism service for this year. All welcome.

Scout & Guides Christmas Bazaar
The Scouts & Guides will hold their Christmas Bazaar in the centre on Saturday 27th Nov between 12-2pm.

DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist
26th Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
28th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
7.00pm Holy Communion
29th & 30th Friday & Saturday Poole Beer Festival in the parish centre
31st SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm S.T.A.K.S.

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson & Amy Garlick
Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer takes place; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

DID YOU KNOW, YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ARE NOT HERE?

Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week
This includes £1,230.10 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £524.70 (including standing orders) - Collections £188.85
Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 per week.
The shortfall is made up from fundraising—such as fetes and concerts etc
If you pay income tax—in each chair can be found a yellow giving envelope. Loose collection can be placed in these envelopes, completing the details requested (this will enable us to reclaim 28p in every £1 from the inland revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collection bags when they are passed around during the service.
Through our Planned Giving Scheme, you can commit a regular amount in order that we may be able to rely on a predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. We need new members to consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme—contact John Sprackling Our Hon. Treasurer—(01202) 751553 or email sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar - Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420 (Day off on Friday)

Curate - Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155 (Day off on Saturday)

Parish Office - Open weekdays during term-time - 9am—12 noon 764420 Email address is: office@st-aldhelm.com Churchwardens - Dave Marsh - 768161, Sam Waldron - 764420

Parish News - Sunday 31st October 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm
Weekly Sheet - Trinity 31st October 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - Holy Communion —12 noon

Wednesday - Holy Communion 10-30a.m
Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am
Church—7.00pm

Next Sunday
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist—10am

All Souls Service - 6-30pm

HYMNS FOR TODAY
Director of Music– Andy Hill
Setting: Harris in F
Hymns:
475 Ye hold angels bright
476 Teach me my God & King
376 I heard the voice
Comm:
God your glory—Langlais
306 Strengthen for service
235 Forth in thy peace O Lord I go

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 sit quietly with their parent or carer and join the service. Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre. Hearing Aids can be turned to the T setting for amplification. Please stay for “Fairtrade” tea & coffee after the 10am service.

Parish News

Book of Remembrance
A book is open at the back of church to receive the names of departed friends and family members who will be remembered at our All Souls Service on 7th November at 6.30pm.

Parish Magazine
The November edition of our Parish Magazine is available at the back of church. The next issue will be the combined December and January issue and the deadline for entries is on Remembrance Sunday (14th Nov).

Bonfire Night
On Friday 5th November we shall hold our church bonfire event; held in the Vicarage Garden. Fire to be lit at about 5.30pm and the fireworks from 6.00pm. Hot food and snacks will be available. £5 per family—hope to see you there!
* Donations of wood can be received from Monday 1st Nov, please see Dave Marsh or Sam.

Christmas Fayre
Our Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 20th November in the centre from 10.30am—12.30pm. We shall have lots of stalls and would love to have donations for the raffle, books, children’s books and toys, bottles and especially cakes on the day. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from Monday 1st Nov. If you are able to help on the morning please see Sam Waldron.

Confirmation
Anyone interested in being prepared for the Confirmation service early next year, please see Rev Sarah. Preparation session will start in November.

Remembrance Sunday
Our service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 14th November at 10.00am with church parade. Poppies are available at the back of church.

Baptism Service
On Sunday 21st Nov at 10am we shall hold our final baptism service for this year. All welcome.

Scout & Guides Christmas Bazaar
The Scouts & Guides will hold their Christmas Bazaar in the centre on Saturday 27th Nov between 12-2pm.

DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist
2nd Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
3rd Wednesday 10.30am Mothers’ Union Holy Communion
4th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
2.00pm Toddlers
7.00pm Holy Communion
5th Friday 5.30pm Bonfire Night Fireworks etc in the Vicarage
8.00pm Panto Rehearsals—Hall
7th SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Parish Eucharist
2.00pm Panto rehearsals—Hall
6.30pm All Souls Service

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson & Amy Garlick
Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer takes place; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar—Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420
(Day off on Friday)
Curate—Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155
(Study day on Monday—Day off Sat)
Parish Office Open weekdays during term-time—9am—12 noon 764420
email office@st-aldhelm.com http://www.st-aldhelm.com/
Churchwardens Dave Marsh—768161 and Sam Waldron—764420

DID YOU KNOW, YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ARE NOT HERE?

Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week
This includes £1,230.10 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 time of writing)
Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 per week.
The shortfall is made up from fundraising—such as fetes and concerts etc
If you pay income tax—in each chair can be found a yellow giving envelope. Loose collection can be placed in these envelopes, completing the details requested (this will enable us to reclaim 28p in every £1 from the inland revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collection bags when they are passed around during the service.
Through our Planned Giving Scheme, you can commit a regular amount in order that we may be able to rely on a predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. We need new members to consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme—contact John Sprackling Our Hon. Treasurer—(01202) 751553 or email sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk.

Parish News - Sunday 17th October 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

Weekly Sheet - Friends Sunday - 17th October 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST:

Tuesday - Holy Communion —12 noon

Holy Comunion—7.00pm

Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am

Church—7.00pm

Next Sunday

B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am

Parish Eucharist—10am

Book of Remembrance
From today a book will be opened in church to receive the names of departed friends and family members who will be remembered at our All Souls Service on 7th November at 6.30pm.

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 sit quietly with their parent or carer and join the service. Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre. Hearing Aids can be turned to the T setting for amplification. Please stay for “Fairtrade” tea & coffee after the 10am service.

Parish News

Friends Sunday
This morning is Friends Sunday, flowers in church are given in memory of past ‘Friends’ who supported St. Aldhelm’s. Friends are a voluntary group of people from our church who organise social and fundraising events and raise those extra pennies to help with the ‘extras’ in church, such as our red carpet, tea/coffee hot water heater. If you would like to join “The Friends” please see John Kilminster (Chairperson) for more information, or pick up a leaflet from the back of church.

Magazine Deadline
Today is the deadline for any contributions for the November edition of our church magazine. On Thursday 21st we shall staple the magazine at 9.30am in the lounge—new volunteers always welcome.

Pet/Animal Blessing Service—Today
Our Pet/Animal Blessing Service will take place in church at 4pm. Please come to church with your well pets for a short service and blessing of the animals.

Mothers’ Union Meeting
The M.U. will be meeting in the lounge on Wednesday 20th Oct at 2.30pm and will be given a talk by Roy Barker about his walk to Paris. All welcome.

Confirmation
Anyone interested in being prepared for the Confirmation service early next year, please see Rev Sarah. Preparation session will start in November.

Sunday School
Sunday School would appreciate any donations of art materials such as felt tipped pens, glue sticks, pencils etc. Please see Sue Mitchell or call at the Parish Office.

Centenary Celebrations for Girl Guiding
On the evening of Wednesday 20th Oct, our Rainbows, Brownies and Guides will be joined by others from the area to celebrate 100 years of Guiding. Adults are needed to help supervise and generally help things to run smoothly; if you are available please see Clair Pay—765974 for more information.

Zenith Theatre Co
Zenith present “A Nite At The Flicks” - music and comedy on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd October in our Hall. Shows are at 7.45pm Fri & Sat and a matinee at 2.30pm on Sat. Tickets are £6, £5 (cons) and £4 (u14) and are available from the Parish office with £1 being given from each ticket sold from our office to church funds. Please go along if you can.

DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist
4.00pm Pet/Animal Blessing Service
6.00pm S.T.A.K.S.
19th Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion
20th Wednesday 2.30pm Mothers’ Union Meeting—lounge
Girl Guiding Centenary Celebrations (Den, Hall, Lounge & Church) - eve
21st Thursday 9.30am Magazine Stapling—lounge
10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
2.00pm Toddlers—Hall
7.00pm Holy Communion
22nd/23rd Fri & Sat Zenith Theatre Co—”A Nite At The Flicks”
24th SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson & Amy Garlick.
Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer takes place; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

DID YOU KNOW, YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ARE NOT HERE?

Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week
This includes £1,230.10 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £609.70 (including standing orders) - Collections £211.20
Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 per week.
The shortfall is made up from fundraising—such as fetes and concerts etc
If you pay income tax—in each chair can be found a yellow giving envelope. Loose collection can be placed in these envelopes, completing the details requested (this will enable us to reclaim 28p in every £1 from the inland revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collection bags when they are passed around during the service.
Through our Planned Giving Scheme, you can commit a regular amount in order that we may be able to rely on a predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. We need new members to consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme—contact John Sprackling Our Hon. Treasurer—(01202) 751553 or email sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar - Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420 (Day off on Friday)
Curate - Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155 (Day off on Saturday)
Parish Office - Open weekdays during term-time - 9am—12 noon 764420 Email address is: office@st-aldhelm.com
Churchwardens - Dave Marsh - 768161, Sam Waldron - 764420

Parish News - Sunday 10th October 2010

Welcome to the church of Branksome, St. Aldhelm

Weekly Sheet - Baptism Service- 10th October 2010

WEEKDAY SERVICES - THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Tuesday - Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12 noon
Holy Comunion—7.00pm
Thursday - Melton Court—10.30am
Church—7.00pm

Next Sunday
Friends Sunday
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10am
Pet Service—4.00pm

HYMNS FOR TODAY
Director of Music– Andy Hill
Hymns:
440 Praise to the Lord the Almighty
SW39 There is a redeemer
459 The Lord’s my shepherd
460 Jesus good above
SW28 Shine, Jesus shine

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 sit quietly with their parent or carer and join the service. Toilets and Baby Changing facilities are located in the Parish Centre. Hearing Aids can be turned to the T setting for amplification.
Please stay for “Fairtrade” tea & coffee after the 10am service.

Parish News
Welcome to our church as we join to together for our Baptism Service.

Pantomime
Would all, adults and children, who would like to be in our next panto come to church later today at 2pm. We are holding a Sing Along of all the songs.
Try to come as there is a lot of chorus work, especially this time for the children.

Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing
On Tuesday 12th at 12noon there will be a service of Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing to which everyone is welcome.

Thank You
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped with this years’ Harvest.

P.C.C. Meeting—Tues 12th
This Tuesday 12th Oct, there will be a service of Holy Communion at 7pm followed by the PCC meeting at 7.30pm in church.

Friends Coffee Morning
The Friends will be holding a coffee morning in the centre/hall on Saturday 16th October from 10am-12noon. On Sunday 17th October it will be Friends Sunday, all flowers in church will be given in memory of past Friends.

Grounds Clean Me
We shall be sweeping leaves and tiding up the church grounds on Saturday 16th Oct between 9.30am and 12noon, please come along and give a hand.

Magazine Deadline
Sunday 17th October, please see Sam.


Pet/Animal Blessing Service—Sunday 17th
Our Per/Animal Blessing Service will take place in church at 4pm next Sunday. Please come to church with your well behaved pets, all are welcome.

Sunday School
Sunday School would appreciate any donations of art materials such as felt tipped pens, glue sticks, pencils etc. Please see Sue Mitchell if you are able to help.

Mothers’ Union Meeting
The M.U. will be meeting in the lounge on Wednesday 20th Oct at 2.30pm and will be given a talk by Roy Barker about his walk to Paris. All welcome.


DIARY

Today 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Baptism Service
2.00pm Sing-A-Long Panto Rehearsal—All Ages—in church
12th Tuesday 10.30am Coffee Morning in church
12 noon Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing
7.00pm Holy Communion followed by
7.30pm P.C.C. meeting in church
14th Thursday 10.30am Melton Court Holy Communion—10.30am
2.00pm Toddlers—Hall
7.00pm Holy Communion
16th Saturday 9.30am Ground Clean Me Morning—help tidy the ground around church
10.30am Friends Coffee Morning—in the centre
17th SUNDAY 8.00am B.C.P. Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Eucharist “Friends Sunday”
4.00pm Pet Blessing Service
6.00pm S.T.A.K.S.

Please remember in your prayers: Enid Townson & Amy Garlick
R.I.P.—Robert (Bob) McMordie. Please write your prayer intensions in the book where morning and evening prayer takes place; we will offer prayers at the weekday services.

DID YOU KNOW, YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ARE NOT HERE?

Our expenditure amounts to approximately £1,400 per week
This includes £1,230.10 per week which goes to the Diocese for our “share”.
Last weeks donations were as follows:
Planned Giving £283.70 (including standing orders) - Collections £274.62
Our income tax claim produces the equivalent of an additional £170 per week.
The shortfall is made up from fundraising—such as fetes and concerts etc
If you pay income tax—in each chair can be found a yellow giving envelope. Loose collection can be placed in these envelopes, completing the details requested (this will enable us to reclaim 28p in every £1 from the inland revenue). If you are a non-tax payer, please put your loose collection straight into the collection bags when they are passed around during the service.
Through our Planned Giving Scheme, you can commit a regular amount in order that we may be able to rely on a predictable income to meet our needs and responsibilities. We need new members to consider joining the Planned Giving Scheme—contact John Sprackling
Our Hon. Treasurer—(01202) 751553 or email sprackling@branksomepark.freeserve.co.uk

PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar - Revd Canon Stephen Batty St. Aldhelm’s Vicarage 764420 (Day off on Friday)

Curate - Revd Sarah Bryant 105A Winston Ave 386155 (Day off on Saturday)

Parish Office - Open weekdays during term-time - 9am—12 noon 764420 Email address is: office@st-aldhelm.com

Churchwardens - Dave Marsh - 768161, Sam Waldron - 764420