TRICENTENARY APPEAL
We are seeking to raise funds so that our 18th century church can meet the 21st century needs of our community. Please click here to learn more.
St Helens with Seaview
Pew News
The website: www.havenchurches.org.uk
NB During the vacancy the Vicarage phone line is still open but calls to this number will be diverted to the Parish Administrator.
Sunday 27th August Eleventh after Trinity
NB There will not be an 8.00am Communion this Morning
St Helen10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Helen10.00am Children's Church
St Peter10.00am Non Eucharist All Age Worship
Wednesday 30th August
St Catherine9.30am Village Communion
Sunday 3rd September Twelfth after Trinity
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Peter10.00am Children's Church
Morning Prayer
The office of Morning Prayer will be said in the Churches as follows:-
Mon. St Helen's 9.00am
Tues. St Peter's 9.00am
Wed. St Catherine's 9.00am
Thurs. St Peter's 9.00am
Fri. St Helen's 9.00am
All are welcome at these services.
Readings for 3rd September Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Jeremiah 15.15-21
Romans 12.9-21
Matthew 16.21-28
PLEASE USE THIS PEW LEAFLET
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:
Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; the people of Ruvuma [Tanzania].
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter; Rob, our Priest-in-Charge; the parish of The Good Shepherd, Lake & St Paul, Shanklin
World: Pray all who are caught up in the murders of innocent people
Island: Pray for all returning to school and college this week
Sick:
Peggy, Terry & Barbara, Anne, Annie, Rose, David, Lynn, John, Suzanne
Recently Died :
Derek Chester
All who suffer as a result of natural disasters,
or as a result of acts of terrorism, violence or armed
conflict.
Our armed forces and their families, and all who work in the emergency services.
Mothers' Union Prayers
Lord of history and eternity, we pray to grow in faith and seek only those things that bring us closer to
you. Through your mercy may we receive the guidance and strength we need so that we can persist in
sharing your love.
Diary Dates
28th Aug St Helens sports and carnival on the green
1st Sept 4.00pm St Peter's wedding blessing rehearsal
2nd Sept 3.30pm St Peter's Wedding blessing
4th Sept 10.30am Bible Study / House Group
4th Sept 7.00pm St Peter's Fete de-brief, St Peter's Hall
Pompey Chimes
Don't forget to pick up a copy, or click
here.
Pew Leaflets
Items for the pew leaflet to Sue Whitewick by Wednesday 5.00pm
latest, please, preferably by e-mail susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com.
Extra Services in August
There will be an additional service at St Peter's Church on 27th August at 10.00am.
This will be all-age non-Eucharistic services suitable for all the family from 1 -100 years.
Everyone is invited and will be very welcome.
Sunday 27th August
As this will be Rob and Anthea's last service with us it is hoped that as many as possible from both churches will be able to
attend. In order to help facilitate this there will just be one service of communion on that day - 10.00am sung Eucharist at St Helen's.
There will be coffee and cake after the service.
Ride & Stride Saturday 9th September
This annual event will be held again this year on Saturday 9th September.
Both St Helens and Seaview churches have large building projects in progress and will be applying for grants to the Historic Churches Trust which this event supports.
In addition the church gets to keep 50% of any money raised.
Sally Rivlin is the organiser for St Helen's and Sylvia Beardsmore for St Peter's and they will be able to give you more information.
However we will need : Volunteers to help with refreshments at both churches and volunteers to run, ride, stride or drive round the various churches in the deanery.
HOW MANY CHURCHES COULD YOU VISIT IN THE DAY
See Sally or Sylvia for sponsorship forms. It really can be a fun day.
Funtastic Fete
Now that all the money is in, and all expenses paid, the profit made is £3212.58.
A breakdown can be seen on the church notice board at the back of the church.
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way.
There will be a de-brief meeting on Monday 4th September at 7.00pm in St Peter's hall.
Do come if you can.
Church Opening
Now that September is almost here we will need to get into a routine of opening and closing St Peter's Church.
Hours of opening are 9.00am - 5.00pm [4.00pm in the winter months].
There is a list in the church porch and you can sign up for a week at a time.
St Peter's Porch Cleaning
We are looking for someone to take on responsibility for cleaning the porch at St Peter's.
In the windy season this may be necessary more than once a week and the windows etc need to be kept
cobweb free. If it is something you think you could do, please contact Sylvia.
Rob's Leaving Lunch
A big thank you to all of you who supported the event and especially to Rosemary and her team who produced an excellent lunch. Hardly a buffet!!
To all who contributed to Rob and Anthea's leaving present, thank you, we were able to give them a cheque for £500.00.
Church Cleaners
A big thank you to all who have helped to keep St Peter's church clean during the recent building work.
The high levels of dust have made this difficult but your extra hard work has been really appreciated.
Bible Study/House Group
This group will reconvene on Monday 4th September at 10.30am We meet at Sylvia's, when we look at the Lectionary readings for the Sunday coming and what they say to us in 21st century Seaview.
All are welcome on a regular or occasional basis.
Bereavement Support Group
This informal and relaxed group meets on the first Friday monthly. The next one will be on 1st September at 2.00pm in St Peter's Hall.
Everyone is invited however recent or long ago your bereavement. Come and be listened to.
Baroque Concert
Thank you to Luke Hayden for giving us such an enjoyable concert on 19th August.
Donations on the evening were £700.00 but further donations have increased the total to £900.00 for the Appeal fund.
