Parish News - Sunday 19th February 2012

19th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Sunday next before Lent

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms

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 with prayers for Healing - 12noon

Wednesday - Ash Wednesday Service with Ashing - 10.30am & 7.00pm

Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton - 10.30am

Holy Communion - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - 1st Sunday of Lent

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME to everyone this morning as we join together for the service, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

MAGAZINE DEADLINE The deadline for any contributions for the March magazine is today, Sunday 19th February, please see Sam.

PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office is now closed for the half-term break and re-open on Monday 20th February.

SHROVE TUESDAY Shrove Tuesday is the 21st February, why not come along to our Pancake Party which will be held in St. Aldhelm’s School between 5.30pm—7.00pm. All welcome. Bring a small frying pan to join the races.

ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday 22nd February—Services with ’Ashing’ will take place at 10.30am and 7pm. Following the 10.30am service the Mothers’ Union will hold a soup lunch in the lounge. All welcome.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

MEMORIAL SERVICE On Wednesday 21st March at 2.00pm there will be a memorial service for Roy Green held here in church. All welcome.

DIARY
19th SUNDAY SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm (1st one back)
Magazine Deadline for the March issue
20th Monday Parish Office re-opens
21st Tuesday SHROVE TUESDAY
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12noon
Pankcake Party held at St. Aldhelm’s School—5.30-7pm
Alpha Course WK 7—7.00pm—in the centre
Parkstone Gardeners’ Meeting—7.30pm—in church
‘Fushias in the Spring: what do now’
22nd Wednesday ASH WEDSNESDAY
Ash Wednesday Service with ‘Ashing’ - 10.30am
Followed by M.U. soup lunch in the lounge
Ash Wednesday Service with ‘Ashing’ - 7.00pm
23rd Thursday Magazine Stapling—9.30am—lounge
Holy Communion Service at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm—Hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm

25th Saturday Alpha Course Away Day
26th SUNDAY FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and 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 £ * (including standing orders)
Collections £ * (*= figures not know at time of writing)
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 12th February 2012

12th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - 2nd BEFORE LENT

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms






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 - No Service at Melton Court
Distribution Service in Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Sunday Before Lent
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am


PARISH NEWS


WELCOME to everyone this morning as we join together the service, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office is now closed for the half-term break and re-opens on Monday 20th February.

FRIENDS OF ST. ALDHELM’S The Friends will be holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 18th February from 10.30am in the hall. All welcome.

MAGAZINE DEADLINE The deadline for any contributions for the March magazine will be Sunday 19th February, please see Sam.

SHROVE TUESDAY Shrove Tuesday is the 21st February, why not come along to our Pancake Party which will be held in St. Aldhelm’s School between 5.30pm—7.00pm. All welcome.

PALM CROSSES Please bring your palm crosses back to church so Father Stephen can burn them for the Ash for Ash Wednesday.

ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday 22nd February—Services with ’Ashing’ will take place at 10.30am and 7pm. All welcome.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

DIARY
12th SUNDAY 2nd BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
14th Tuesday Valentines Day
Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12noon
Alpha Course WK 6—7.00pm—Parish Centre
16th Thursday No Service of Holy Communion at Melton Court
Service of Distribution—7pm—in church
18th Saturday Friends of St. Aldhelm’s—Coffee Morning
- 10.30am—in the hall
19th SUNDAY SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm (1st one back)
Magazine Deadline for the March issue


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and 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 £1,353.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £253.90
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 5th February 2012

5th February 2012 - Weekly Sheet - 3rd BEFORE LENT

The Parish Church of Branksome, St. Aldhelms

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

Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - 2nd Before Lent

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME to everyone this morning as we join together for the All Age Service, please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP, GET YOUR FINAL WEEKEND PANTO TICKETS HERE!—MOTHER GOOSE Diane Eaton will be at the back of church for anyone wishing to purchase their panto tickets following the service. Final performances will take place on Friday 10th Feb at 7pm and Saturday 11th Feb at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or a family ticket (2+2) for £10. All performances will take place in the parish centre. Tickets also available in the week from the Parish Office.

P.C.C. MEETING On Thursday 9th February there will be a P.C.C. Meeting at 7.30pm, in church.

PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office will close on Friday 10th February for the half-term break and re-open on Monday 20th February.

FRIENDS OF ST. ALDHELM’S The Friends will be holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 18th February from 10.30am in the hall. All welcome.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

DIARY
5th SUNDAY 3rd BEFORE LENT/ALL AGE
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist with Parade—10.00am
Mother Goose Panto Performance—2.00pm
7th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12noon
Alpha Course WK5—7.00pm—in the centre/hall
9th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm followed by
P.C.C. Meeting—7.30pm—in church
10th Friday Parish Office Closes
‘Mother Goose’ Panto Performance—7.00pm
‘Mother Goose Panto Performances—2pm & 7pm
12th SUNDAY 2nd BEFORE LENT
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am

St. Aldhelm’s Church invites you to a PANCAKE PARTY
To be held this year at St. Aldhelm’s School,Winston Ave, On Tuesday 21st February from 5.30pm—7pm

Family fun, eating and racing (bring a small frying pan to join the races)
Thank you to St. Aldhelm’s School, staff & pupils.

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. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553 johnsprackling@gmail.com Charity Commission No: 1130874.

Parish News - Sunday 29th January 2012

29th January 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Candlemass

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 with Prayers for Healing - 12noon
Wednesday - Holy Communion and M.U. Corporate Comm - 10.30am
Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am
Church - 7.00pm


Next Sunday - All Age / 3rd Before Lent
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist with Parade - 10.00am




PARISH NEWS



PARISH MAGAZINE - The February edition of our Parish Magazine is now available at the back of church. Thanks to the stapling team for their help.

NEXT TUESDAY (31st Jan)—At 12noon there will be a service of Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—all welcome.

NEXT WEDNESDAY (1st Feb) - There will be a service of Holy Communion in church at 10.30am. (Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion). All welcome to attend this service.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP, GET YOUR PARISH PANTO TICKETS HERE!
Diane Eaton will be at the back of church for anyone wishing to purchase their panto tickets following the 10am service. Performances will take place on Saturday 4th Feb at 2pm, Sunday 5th Feb at 2pm, Friday 10th Feb at 7pm and Saturday 11th Feb at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or a family ticket (2+2) for £10. All performances will take place in the parish centre. Tickets also available in the week from the Parish Office.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

DAYLIGHT BIBLE NOTES—(polite reminder)
Could anyone who received their copy of the Daylight Bible notes at Christmas and hasn’t already done so, please let Sam have their payment. Thank you.

DIARY
29th SUNDAY CANDLEMASS/EPIPHANY 4
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
2nd Panto Dress Rehersal—1.00pm
31st Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12noon
Alpha Course—7.00pm—in the hall
1st Wednesday Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
2nd Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the centre
Holy Communion—7.00pm
3rd Friday Final Panto Rehearsal—7.00pm—Hall
4th Saturday Mother Goose Panto Performance—2.00pm
5th SUNDAY 3rd BEFORE LENT/ALL AGE
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Parish Eucharist with Parade—10.00am
Mother Goose Panto Performance—2.00pm


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse
R.I.P - Bertha Stevens

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 £646.10 (including standing orders)
Collections £226.04
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 22nd January 2012

22nd January 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Epiphany3

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

Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Epiphany 4

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Parish Eucharist - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

NEXT TUESDAY—At 12noon there will be a service of Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—all welcome.

PARISH PANTO—MOTHER GOOSE Diane Eaton will be available for anyone wishing to purchase their panto tickets following the 10am service. Performances will take place on Saturday 4th Feb at 2pm, Sunday 5th Feb at 2pm, Friday 10th Feb at 7pm and Saturday 11th Feb at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or a family ticket (2+2) for £10. All performances will take place in the parish centre. Tickets also available in the week from the Parish Office.

WEEK OF PRAYER PROGRAMME Continuing this week the meetings are as follows: Sunday 22nd January at 6.30pm CtEP (not just East Poole) act of worship at St. Peters and then on Tuesday 24th January at 12.30pm CtEP act of worship followed by a simple soup lunch at St. Josephs. All welcome, donations towards Christian Aid.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Any person over the age of 16 who worships here as their main church can join the Church Electoral Roll for St. Aldhelm’s. (This is an ongoing roll, so you might already be on it from last year.) Being part of St. Aldhelm’s congregation, attending church regularly and joining the Electoral Roll—before its cut off of Sunday 11th March 2012, enables you to attend the Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting and if spaces are available join the P.C.C. Blue coloured forms are available at the back of church, any questions please see Sam Waldron. Thank you.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Just a quick reminder from Jan Kilminster the PCC Secretary—please could everyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please have their contribution ready and given to Jan by 4th March, thank you.

MAGAZINE STAPLING—Thursday 26th—9.30am—in the lounge, please come along and help. Thank you.

DIARY
22nd SUNDAY EPIPHANY 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
1st Panto Dress Rehearsal—1pm
24th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Alpha Course—7.00pm—in the hall
26th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm
29th SUNDAY CANDLEMASS/EPIPHANY 4
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
2nd Panto Dress Rehersal—1.00pm
31st Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12noon
Alpha Course—7.00pm—in the hall


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and Charles Whitehorn.

Shirley Fussell, Edie Kellaway and Margaret Andress—R.I.P.

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 £250.00 (including standing orders)
Collections £137.62.
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 15th January 2012

15th January 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Epiphany2 / Baptism Service


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 - (No service of Holy Communion at Melton Court)
Church - 7.00pm


Next Sunday - Epiphany 3
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am



PARISH NEWS


WELCOME to our service this morning.
Welcome especially to Noah, Ella, Liberty, Bailey, Milie, Rosie, Hugo, Fran, Aiden and Miranda and their families who join us this morning for the Baptism Service.

Please pray for the Alpha Course which continues this Tuesday as the Bishop of Sherborne comes to lead sessions for members of our own church and 5 other local churches.

Today is the deadline for any contributions for the February magazine, please see Father Stephen.

PARISH PANTO—MOTHER GOOSE from today, Sunday 15th January, Diane Eaton will be available for anyone wishing to purchase their panto tickets following the 10am service. Performances will take place on Saturday 4th Feb at 2pm, Sunday 5th Feb at 2pm, Friday 10th Feb at 7pm and Saturday 11th Feb at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or a family ticket (2+2) for £10. All performances will take place in the parish centre. Tickets also available in the week from the Parish Office.

MOTHERS’ UNION MEAL Wednesday 18th January—evening meal at The Grasshopper from 7pm, please let Faye/Diane have your names before Monday 16th Jan—all welcome to join us.

WEEK OF PRAYER PROGRAMME This year there will be three meetings for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Saturday 21st January at 8.30am CtEP Act of Worship followed by a simple but substantial continental breakfast at All Saints Church Hall, Sunday 22nd January at 6.30pm CtEP (not just East Poole) act of worship at St. Peters and then on Tuesday 24th January at 12.30pm CtEP act of worship followed by a simple soup lunch at St. Josephs. All welcome, donations towards Christian Aid.

DIARY
15th SUNDAY EPIPHANY 2/BAPTISM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm in the hall
Magazine Deadline for February issue
17th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Alpha Course—7.00pm in the hall
Parkstone Gardeners Meeting—in church -
7.30pm ‘Horticultural Quiz’ by The Gold Club
18th Wednesday Mothers’ Union evening meal outing
19th Thursday No Service of Holy Communion at Melton Court
Toddlers—2pm—Hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm
20th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7.00pm—Hall
22nd Sunday EPIPHANY 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
1st Panto Dress Rehearsal—1pm



PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and Charles Whitehorn

Shirley Fussell, Edie Kellaway and Margaret Andress—R.I.P.

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 £1,860.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £200.40.
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Parish News - Sunday 8th January 2012

8th January 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Epiphany

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
Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Baptism Sunday/ Epiphany 2
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Service - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME to our service this morning. Please pray for the Alpha Course which will start this Tuesday when the Bishop of Sherborne comes to lead the first of the sessions for members of our own church and 5 other local churches.

NEXT SUNDAY The 10am service next Sunday will be a Baptism Service and we shall welcome Noah, Ella, Liberty, Bailey, Milie, Rosie, Hugo, Fran, Aiden and Miranda and their families. (Magazine deadline for Feb.)

PARISH PANTO—MOTHER GOOSE from Sunday 15th January, Diane Eaton will be available for anyone wishing to purchase their panto tickets following the 10am service. Performances will take place on Saturday 4th Feb at 2pm, Sunday 5th Feb at 2pm, Friday 10th Feb at 7pm and Saturday 11th Feb at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £4 for adults, £1.50 for children or a family ticket (2+2) for £10. All performances will take place in the parish centre.

TODDLER GROUP “Calling all Carers, Parents and Toddlers”— The Toddler Group will return on Thursday 12th January at 2pm in the parish centre. £1.50 per family, per session—2pm—4pm. Come along and join the fun.

MOTHERS’ UNION A.G.M. The M.U. will hold their AGM on Saturday 14th January from 10am in the lounge. Any outstanding subs (£18.25) should go to Jane Rosewarn asap. Wednesday 18th January—evening meal at The Grasshopper from 7pm, please let Faye/Diane have your names before Monday 16th Jan—all welcome to join us.

WEEK OF PRAYER PROGRAMME This year there will be three meetings for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Saturday 21st January at 8.30am CtEP Act of Worship followed by a breakfast at All Saints Church Hall, Sunday 22nd January at 6.30pm CtEP (not just East Poole) act of worship at St. Peters and then on Tuesday 24th January at 12.30pm CtEP act of worship followed by a simple soup lunch at St. Josephs. All welcome, donations towards Christian Aid.

DIARY

8th SUNDAY BAPTISM OF CHRIST/EPIPHANY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm in the hall
10th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Alpha Course—7.00pm in the hall
12th Thursday Holy Communion Service at Melton Court Flats—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm in the hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm
13th Friday Panto Rehearsals—7pm in the hall
14th Saturday Mothers’ Union A.G.M.—10.00am in the lounge
15th SUNDAY EPHIPHANY 2/BAPTISM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
Panto Rehearsals—2pm in the hall
Magazine Deadline for February issue
17th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Alpha Course—7.00pm in the hall
Parkstone Gardeners Meeting—in church -
7.30pm ‘Horticultural Quiz’ by The Gold Club

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Douglas Jesse and Charles Whitehorn

Shirley Fussell, Edie Kellaway and Margaret Andress—R.I.P.

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

Donations/Expenditure Details
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 £155.00 (including standing orders)
Collections £187.83
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling —Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com