Parish News - Sunday 1st April 2012

1st April 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Palm Sunday

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

Wednesday - Holy Communion - 10.30am

Thursday - No Service at Melton Court

Maunday Thursday (footwashing) -8.00pm

Friday - Good Friday Prayers & Reflections - 12noon - 2pm

Good Friday Liturgy - 2-3pm

Saturday - Easter Liturgy - 8.30pm

Next Sunday - Easter Day

Sunrise Service at Branksome Beach - 6am

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Easter Day Service - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

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

LENT LUNCH Following the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 4th April there will be a simple lunch of soup and bread served in the lounge in the parish centre. This lunch is open to all. Please come along.

FLOWER FUND Please spare any change to go into the collection pot at the back of church to support the Flower Fund. Money will be used to continue to provide flowers to decorate church.

HAVE YOU GOT ANY STRONG COLOURED TINS OF EMULSION PAINT, OLD RIBBONS, STRIPS OF FABRIC, WOOL—ALL BRIGHT COLOURS, if you have, please can we have them for the Art session on Good Friday—open to all—12noon—3pm. We are working on the ‘Tree of Life’. Fabric donations can be put in the basket at the back of church, please leave paint tins on the Vicarage doorstep. Thank you.

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.

PARISH MAGAZINE The new April edition of the Parish Magazine is now available at the back of church. Thank you to the stapling team for your help again this month. Full details of the Easter Services are included.

FUN QUIZ NIGHT On Wednesday 18th April from 7pm in the centre, there will be a fun Quiz Night. We hope to raise funds for the Mothers’ Union ‘Away From It All Holiday Fund’ and Church Repairs. Tickets are £5 per adult and £1 per child and this includes a ploughman’s supper.

CLEAN ME MORNING Please come along to church on Saturday 21st April at 9.30am to join the ‘Clean Me Morning’. We hope to clean and polish the church and parish centre. Refreshments will be provided. It would help if you could bring dusters and polish.

DIARY
1st SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Palm Sunday Procession leaves St. Aldhelm’s School in
Winston Ave—9.30am
Palm Crosses Blessed in church—9.50am
Palm Sunday Service—10.00am
3rd Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
4th Wednesday Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
followed by a Lent Lunch (soup & roll) in the lounge
Stations of the Cross—7.00pm—in church
5th Thursday Maundy Thursday
No service at Melton Court
Blessing of Oils and Holy Communion Service at
Salisbury Cathedral—11.00am
Maundy Thursday (foot washing) Service & Vigil—8.00pm
6th Friday Good Friday
12 noon—2pm—Reflections, hymns and Prayers
Good Friday Liturgy—2pm—3pm
Arts, crafts & Worship “The Tree Of Life” -
- 12 noon—3pm in the parish centre
7th Saturday Holy Saturday
Parkstone Gardeners’ Flower & Produce Show—2pm
Easter Liturgy & lighting of the new Pschal Candle-8.30pm
8th SUNDAY EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Service at Branksome Beach—6.00am
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Easter Day Service with Baptisms—10.00am
Marriage Blessing for James & Arthi Chicken—2pm


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips

R.I.P.
Roger Hill.

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 £220.00 (including standing orders)
Collections £138.56
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874

OPEN GARDEN - Sunday 27th May - 19 Lindsay Road

Parish News - Sunday 25th March 2012

25th March 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Lent 5


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 Holy Communion at Melton Court
Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Palm Sunday

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Palm Sunday Procession leaves St. Aldhelm's School - 9.30am

Palm Crosses Blessed in church - 9.50am

Palm Sunday Service - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

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

A.P.C.M. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place today following the Baptism Service. The meeting will be held in church. Parish reports are available at the back of church.

PLEASE PRAY FOR the Easter-themed workshops led by Father Stephen on Monday with the whole of St. Aldhelm’s Combined School plus classes from London’s Three Bridges School who are visiting for the day; the presence of pupils of the Muslim and Sikh faith will make these workshops an experience of multi-faith interaction - Father Stephen will be focusing on the Christian understanding of Resurrection.

ST. ALDHELM’S ORCHESTRA CONCERT On Monday 26th March at 7.30pm the orchestra will perform in church. All welcome. Retiring Collection. Please see noticeboard for concert details.

LENT LUNCH Following the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 4th April there will be a simple lunch of soup and bread served in the lounge in the parish centre. This lunch is open to all. Please come along.

CLOTHING HELP Have you any of the following which you could donate towards the charity Routes to Roots, (clean): jeans, jogging bottoms, t-shirts, fleeces, socks, jumpers, sweatshirts (male and female). With the cold weather at present more and more homeless people are turning to Routes to Roots for help. Donations can be left at the back of church, in bags please. Thank you in advance for your help.

FLOWER FUND Please spare any change to go into the collection pot at the back of church to support the Flower Fund. Money will be used to continue to provide flowers to decorate church.

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.

HAVE YOU GOT ANY STRONG COLOURED TINS OF EMULSION PAINT, OLD RIBBONS, STRIPS OF FABRIC, WOOL—ALL BRIGHT COLOURS, if you have, please can we have them for the Art session on Good Friday—open to all—12noon—3pm. We are working on the ‘Tree of Life’. Fabric donations can be put in the basket at the back of church, please leave paint tins on the Vicarage doorstep. Thank you.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips.

R.I.P.
Dorothy Bowles & Roger Hill.

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

DIARY
25th SUNDAY LENT 5
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
Annual Parochial Church Meeting will follow the
10am service—to be held in church
26th Monday St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra—Concert—7.30pm in church
27th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
29th Thursday Magazine Stapling—9.30am in the lounge
No Service of Holy Communion at Melton Court
Busy Bodies Easter Bonnet Parade—11.15am
- in church - all welcome
Toddlers—2.00pm in the centre
Holy Communion—7.00pm
30th Friday Parish Office Closes for the Easter Break
31st Saturday Friends Lent Lunch—12.30pm—2pm in the centre
- All welcome - soup and a roll

1st SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Palm Sunday Procession leaves St. Aldhelm’s School in
Winston Ave—9.30am
Palm Cross Blessed in church—9.50am
Palm Sunday Service—10.00am


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 £394.00 (including standing orders)
Collections £377.17
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Parish News - Sunday 18th March 2012

18th March 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Mothering Sunday

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

Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am

Church - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Lent 5

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Baptism Service - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

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

A.P.C.M. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place next Sunday following the Baptism Service. The meeting will be held in church. Parish reports are available at the back of church.

PARISH MAGAZINE Deadline for the April edition is today, please see Sam with your contributions.

THANK YOU to everyone for supporting, helping and coming along to our Spring Fayre yesterday.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Next Wednesday, 21st March at 2.00pm there will be a Memorial/Thanksgiving Service for Roy Green held here in church with refreshments to follow in the Scout Den.

CLOTHING HELP Have you any of the following which you could donate towards the charity Routes to Roots, (clean): jeans, jogging bottoms, t-shirts, fleeces, socks, jumpers, sweatshirts (male and female). With the cold weather at present more and more homeless people are turning to Routes to Roots for help. Donations can be left at the back of church, in bags please. Thank you in advance for your help.

FLOWER FUND Please spare any change to go into the collection pot at the back of church to support the Flower Fund. Money will be used to continue to provide flowers to decorate church.

LENT LUNCH Following the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 4th April there will be a simple lunch of soup and bread served in the lounge in the parish centre. This lunch is open to all. Please come along.

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 ORCHESTRA CONCERT On Monday 26th March at 7.30pm the orchestra will perform in church. All welcome. Retiring Collection. Please see noticeboard for concert details.

HAVE YOU GOT ANY STRONG COLOURED TINS OF EMULSION PAINT, OLD RIBBONS, STRIPS OF FABRIC, WOOL—ALL BRIGHT COLOURS ?

If you have, please can we have them for the Art session on Good Friday—open to all—12noon—3pm. We are working on the ‘Tree of Life’. Fabric donations can be put in the basket at the back of church, please leave paint tins on the Vicarage doorstep.

MOTHERS UNION MESSAGES
LADY DAY 2012 Deanery Lady Day will be on Friday 23rd March at the Church of the Transfiguration, Canford Cliffs. A service at 10.30am followed by a packed lunch. Banners will be paraded and each Branch is asked to have a member who will say a short intercession prayer, which should be accompanied by a symbol. Each member is asked to bring something which represents one of their gifts. Please see Diane Eaton for further details.

DIARY
18th SUNDAY MOTHERING SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Mothering Sunday Service with Parade—10.00am
Mothers Union Cake Sale at the back of church.
(all funds raised will go towards the “Away from it all
Holiday Fund”.
Deadline for the April Magazine

S.T.A.K.S. 6-8pm
20th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am in church
Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing—12noon
Alpha Course WK 10—7.00pm—in the centre
Parkstone Gardeners’ Meeting—7.30pm—in church
21st Wednesday Memorial Service to Roy Green—2pm in church
(No M.U. afternoon meeting)
22nd Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the hall
Holy Communion—7.00pm
23rd Friday Mothers’ Union Lady Day—(details on back page)
Church Choir Practice—6-7pm in church
25th SUNDAY LENT 5
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
Annual Parochial Church Meeting will follow the
10am service—to be held in church
26th Monday St. Aldhelm’s Orchestra—Concert—7.30pm in church


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips

R.I.P.
Douglas Jesse & Dorothy Bowles

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 £449.00 (including standing orders)
Collections £147.37
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 11th March 2012

11th March 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Lent 3


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)

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 at Melton Court - 10.30am
Holy Communion - 7.00pm

Next Sunday - Mothering Sunday

B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am

Mothering Sunday Service with parade - 10.00am

PARISH NEWS

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

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL The closing date for the list is today, 11th March, please see Sam Waldron after the service.

GOOD FRIDAY MEETING - TODAY, after the main service, there will be a short meeting for anyone who can help with our Good Friday workshop (theme: ‘The Tree of Life’) which will run between 12noon and 3pm on 6th April; the workshop is for folk of all ages and anyone is welcome to attend.

PARISH MAGAZINE Deadline for the April edition will be next Sunday.

SPRING FAYRE NEXT WEEK On Saturday 17th March between 10.30am—12.30pm we shall hold our Spring Fayre in the Parish Centre.

WE ARE DESPERATELY SEEKING DONATIONS FOR THE SPRING FAYRE:
we are looking for donations for books, toys, raffle prizes, plants, bric-a-brac. Please bring to church or parish office this week. Thank you. Delicious Home-made cakes can be brought along on the morning-thank you!

MEMORIAL SERVICE On Wednesday 21st March at 2.00pm there will be a Memorial/Thanksgiving Service for Roy Green held here in church with refreshments to follow in the Scout Den (to help with catering numbers please let Father Stephen know if you are attending).

CLOTHING HELP Have you any of the following which you could donate towards the charity Routes to Roots, (clean): jeans, jogging bottoms, t-shirts, fleeces, socks, jumpers, sweatshirts (male and female). With the cold weather at present more and more homeless people are turning to Routes to Roots for help. Donations can be left at the back of church, in bags please. Thank you in advance for your help.

FLOWER FUND Please spare any change to go into the collection pot at the back of church to support the Flower Fund. Money will be used to continue to provide flowers to decorate church.

LENT LUNCH Following the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 4th April there will be a simple lunch of soup and bread served in the lounge in the parish centre. This lunch is open to all. Please come along.

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.

DIARY
11th SUNDAY LENT 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am
13th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
No Alpha Course today
15th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2.00pm
Holy Communion—7pm
17th Saturday Parish Spring Fayre—10.30am—12.30pm in the
Centre—Fun for everyone!
18th SUNDAY MOTHERING SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Mothering Sunday Service with Parade—10.00am
Deadline for the April Magazine

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips

R.I.P.
Douglas Jesse.

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 £856.90 (including standing orders)
Collections £112.48
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Charity Commission No: 1130874

Parish News - Sunday 4th March 2012

4th March 2012 - Weekly Sheet - Lent 2 ALL AGE


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)

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
Wednesday - Mothers' Union Corporate Communion - 10.30am
Thursday - Holy Communion at Melton Court - 10.30am
Holy Communion - 7.00pm



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



PARISH NEWS


WELCOME to everyone as we join together for the service this morning; please stay for tea and coffee afterwards at the back of church. Today Father Stephen is leading the final day of a retreat/study weekend at the Hilfield Community in mid Dorset; we’re grateful to John Tubbs for leading the distribution of the sacrament at the 10.00am service inFather Joe’s absence.

CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT Please could anyone who has been asked to produce a report for the APCM Annual Report, please give their contribution to Jan today.

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL The closing date for the list is next Sunday, 11th March.

PARISH MAGAZINE Keep up to date with forthcoming events and Lent/Easter Services by picking up the latest Parish Magazine from the back of church. Thanks to all who came along to fold and staple.

GOOD FRIDAY MEETING On Sunday 11th March, after the main service, there will be a short meeting for anyone who can help with our Good Friday workshop (theme: ‘The Tree of Life’) which will run between 12noon and 3pm on 6th April; the workshop is for folk of all ages and anyone is welcome to attend.

MEMORIAL SERVICE On Wednesday 21st March at 2.00pm there will be a Memorial/Thanksgiving Service for Roy Green held here in church with refreshments to follow in the Scout Den (to help with catering numbers please let Father Stephen know if you are attending).

CLOTHING HELP Have you any of the following which you could donate towards the charity Routes to Roots, (clean): jeans, jogging bottoms,t-shirts, fleeces, socks, jumpers, sweatshirts (male and female). With the cold weather at present more and more homeless people are turning to Routes to Roots for help. Donations can be left at the back of church, in bags please. Thank you in advance for your help.

FLOWER FUND Please spare any change to go into the collection pot at the back of church to support the Flower Fund. Money will be used to continue to provide flowers to decorate church.

SPRING FAYRE On Saturday 17th March between 10.30am—12.30pm we shall hold our Spring Fayre in the Parish Centre. To get ready we are looking for donations for books, toys, raffle prizes, plants, toys, bric-a-brac. Please bring to the Parish Office. Thank you.

LENT LUNCH Following the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 7th March there will be a simple lunch of soup and bread served in the lounge in the parish centre. This lunch is open to all. Please come along.

CHANGE OF TIME - LENT HOMEGROUP MEETINGS
The Homegroup meetings will be at 11.00am not 2pm as previous advertised. See the March Parish Magazine for details or yellow Lent & Easter sheets.

DIARY
4th SUNDAY LENT 2
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age Service with Distribution of
Holy Sacarament—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
6th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
Alpha Course Wk 9—7.00pm—in the centre
7th Wednesday Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion—10.30am
Lent Lunch—in the lounge following the service.
8th Thursday Holy Communion at Melton Court—10.30am
Toddlers—2pm—in the centre
Holy Communion—7pm
9th Friday Zenith Theatre Co Present ‘Drama/Crisis’ in the centre
10th Saturday “ “ (see posters for details)
11th SUNDAY LENT 3
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Parish Eucharist—10.00am


PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mark Phillips

R.I.P.
Douglas Jesse who passed peacefully away on Ash Wednesday.

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

A service of Thanksgiving for the life of Douglas Jesse will take place in church on Thursday 8th March at 1.00pm; please continue to pray for Sarah, Kevin and Ben and Evie at this time of loss, following just a year after Douglas’ wife, Barbara passed away.


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 £222.60 (including standing orders)
Collections £219.30
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com

Charity Commission No: 1130874