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 - Baptism Sunday
B.C.P Holy Communion - 8.00am
Parish Eucharist - 10.00am
PARISH NEWS
TODAY—PARISH COUNT The count continues this week, could all adults please help by filling out an attendance form each time you attend a church service. (this includes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday services). The count is to be taken over 5 weeks, thank you in advance for your help. The count goes towards how much we pay as part of our ‘share’.
OPEN GARDEN David Reeves of 19 Lindsay Road is kindly opening his garden on Sunday 27th May between 1.30pm—5pm, admission £2 adults, accompanied children free. All proceeds will go to our church and E.D.A.S. a charity helping with Essential Drugs and Alcohol. If you are able to help on the day please phone David 752588.
‘THE QUEEN’S BIG THANK YOU CARD’ Salisbury Diocese will be sending one big card to the Queen. If you would like to have your name and message added, please clearly fill out the information on the paperwork at the back of church by Sunday 27th May. Your information will be emailed to Salisbury to be added to the card for the Queen.
JUBILEE CELEBRATION LUNCH On Monday 4th June from 12 midday there will be a ‘bring and share’ Jubilee lunch here in church. Please see posters and back of magazine for further details.
PARISH PICNIC On Saturday 21st July we are planning a coach trip and Parish Picnic to Hilfield Priory. The coach will leave church at 10am and take us to Hilfield and will return back to Poole around 6pm. The cost is £13 per adult and £7 per child. If you would like to go please see Heidi, we need 52 ‘bums on seats’, so please sign up now! Payment; please can you pay half by the end of May and the balance by the end of June. - see page 9 of the May magazine for full details.
ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CAMP—
FROM FRIDAY 15TH JUNE—SUNDAY 17TH JUNE 2012
This years’ camp will take place again at Mill Paddock Camp Site at
East Stoke. Tents, caravans, trailer tents, motor-homes, folding campers etc ALL WELCOME! A fun social weekend open to all. Pitches cost £12 per unit per night, (plus £2 per night for electric, if required). To Book: Contact Steve or Heidi Moxam on (01202) 746411 or email s_moxam@sky.com or the Parish Office on (01202) 764420.
CHRISTIAN AID (13th May to 20th May) Ruth Oaks will have a table at the back of church on both Sunday 13th & 20th May selling greetings cards in aid of Christian Aid. The cards will have designs by Ruth and Fresh Talent artists. Please have a look and support.
FUN QUIZ - SATURDAY 19TH MAY—6.30pm—9.30pm Come and join the Fun Quiz in the parish centre, adults £2 and children 50p (pay on the door).
DIARY
6th SUNDAY EASTER 5—ALL AGE
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
All Age with Parade—10.00am
8th Tuesday Coffee Morning—10.30am—in church
Holy Communion—12 noon
10th Thursday Holy Communion held at Melton Court—10.30am
Archdeacon’s Visitation @ Wimborne Minster—7.30pm
Holy Communion—7.00pm
11th Friday Church Choir Practice—6-7pm in church
13th SUNDAY BAPTISM SUNDAY
B.C.P. Holy Communion—8.00am
Baptism Service—10.00am
S.T.A.K.S.—6-8pm
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Joyce Lavender and Mark Phillips
R.I.P. - Phyllis Tapping & Nicholas Ible & Jo Goddard
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 £242.50 (including standing orders)
Collections £167.19
Please see our Hon. Treasurer—John Sprackling
—Tel: (01202) 751553
johnsprackling@gmail.com
Charity Commission No: 1130874
