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 3rd September Twelfth after Trinity
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Peter10.00am Children's Church
Wednesday 6th September
St Catherine9.30am Village Communion
Sunday 10th September Thirteenth after Trinity
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
St Helen10.00am Family Sung Eucharist
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 10th September Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Ezekiel 33.7-11
Romans 13.8-end
Matthew 18.15-20
PLEASE USE THIS PEW LEAFLET
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:
Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; the people of San Joaquin [VIII, The Episcopal Church].
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter; our own Parish of The Haven Churchesduring the vacancy; the Parish of All Saints, Gurnard and St John, Northwood
World: Pray for all who have lost home & possessions after the hurricane in America
Island: Pray for all returning to school and college this week
Sick:
Peggy, Terry & Barbara, Anne, Annie, Rose, David, Lynn, John
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
We praise the Lord today for the Holy Spirit, who opens our eyes to the truth of God’s Word and makes
known to us the person of Christ. May we be always open to receive and learn from the ministry of the Spirit.
Diary Dates
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
6th Sept 9.30am St Peter's Church gardening
8th Sept 12.00noon funeral of Derek Chester followed by burial in the churchyard
8th Sept 6.00pm wedding rehearsal St Helen's
8th Sept 6.00pm wedding rehearsal St Peter's
9th Sept 12.00noon wedding St Helen's
9th Sept 2.30pm wedding St Peter's
9th Sept Ride & Stride all Island churches
10th Sept 10.00am St Peter's Church coffee morning in the 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.
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 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.
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.
Songs of Praise
On Sunday 24th September at Cowes Enterprise College at 4.00pm. This is part of the Isle of Wight celebrations for 2017.
Tickets are available on line only at isleofwightday.com/songs-of-praise price £2.50 each.
There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Isle of Wight day fund, which benefits local charities.
St Helen's Fish & Chips Supper and Concert
This will be on Saturday 23rd September at 6.00pm. Tickets for the supper are now available from
Paul & Mary and Caroline
at £5.50 for fish & chips, or £4.00 for 1 large sausage and chips. Tea/coffee/& juice are included in the price.
If you would just like to come to the concert, entertainment by Jazz Tones, this begins at 7.15pm and does not need a ticket.
There will be a retiring collection for Church funds.
