The Haven Benefice of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Pew News
The website: www.havenchurches.org.uk
Contacts
Revd Alison Morley 565975 revamorley(at)gmail(dot)com
Revd Kath Abbott 407830 abbott.kath(at)gmail(dot)com
Revd Barry Downer barry.downer(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sylvia Beardsmore 612600 sdbeardsmore(at)gmail(dot)com
Benefice Administrator
Sue Whitewick 568761 susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com
Sunday 27th January 2019 The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St Helen10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd M Taylor]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
Wednesday 30th January 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary10.00am Holy Communion
[Revd K Abbott]
Sunday 3rd February 2019 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemass)
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
NB Presiding Ministers could change at the last minute
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 Sunday 3rd February 2019 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemass)
Malachi 3.1-5
Psalm 24
Hebrews 2.14-18
Luke 2.22-40
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; the Area Dean Allie Kerr; Alison our Vicar; the parishes of Seaview & St Helens
World: Let us pray for peace in our world
Island: We pray for our families, neighbours and friends
Sick: Anne, Max, David, Brian, Keith
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 Jesus, you left your heavenly home to bring salvation to the world;
you left your family home to preach your message of love.
Come to us Lord Jesus and make your home in us. Amen
Pew Leaflets
Items for the pew leaflet to Sue Whitewick by Wednesday 5.00pm
latest, please. By telephone 01983 568761 or preferably by e-mail
susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com.
Brading Diary
11th February 7.00pm Prayer Group St Mary's Hall
[NB] This will now be held on the 2nd Monday of each month
Benefice Dates
Benefice Book Group
This will meet at 7.00pm on the first Monday of every month in the undercroft at St Peter’s Chrch, Seaview and 10.45am in the church hall at Brading on the first Wednesday of every month.
The current book is “God in all things” by Gerrard Hughes and the book for reading in February will be “Science and Spiritual Practices” by Rupert Sheldrake.
If you would like Ali to source a second hand copy of this book for you at around £6.50 just ask her.
Living the Questions
This group will meet on Monday January 28th, 7.00pm in the undercroft at St Peter’s. The same openness of discussion as the book group and some interesting video input….. No preparation required. Please let Ali know if you are coming, if you get the chance.
Seaview & St Helens Diary Dates
28th January 10.30am Bible Study at Sylvia's
1st February 2.00pm Bereavement Support Group St Peter’s Undercroft - all are welcome
9th February 10.00am St Helen’s Church coffee morning
16th February 10.30am St Peter’s Church Coffee Morning
St Peter’s Church Gardening
Weather permitting the next gardening session at St Peter’s church will be on Tuesday February 12th at 9.30am.
Any volunteers will be very welcome.
St Peter’s Coffee Morning
Just to say thank you to everyone who helped with the recent coffee morning.
The total raised will be known in due course.
A reminder that these coffee mornings have been changed to the third Saturday of the month,
to avoid clashing with St Helen’s, and will start at 10.30am until 12.00 noon
Pompey Chimes
This paper has now changed and is called @C of E Portsmouth and is now a glossy magazine.
They are issued quarterly in March, June, September & December and are free.
Unfortunately the December issue did not arrive in time, but can now be found, albeit late, at the back of the churches.
Please pick up a copy or click here to access the content on-line.
Textile Bank
You will have noticed the textile bank outside St Peter’s Church. This will accept shoes & textiles tied in plastic bags and will be emptied approximately once a fortnight, making a contribution to church funds. Hopefully this will be a useful facility in the
village. Please make use of it and benefit the church at the same time.
APCM Reports
Yes, it’s that time of year again. If you are responsible for doing a report for your organisation, to go into the report booklet, the dead line is 28th February.
Please email them to susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com.
Brading Events
Brading Bell-Ringers & Bell Club
Membership is now due for renewal, if you would like to renew or become a member for the first time, the cost is £12.00 for 12 months.
Please see Jane Mitchell for your membership card. There is a monthly draw of three prizes, 1st=£15, 2nd=£10, 3rd £5, all profits are for Brading Bell Restoration Fund.
Christingle
£90.12 was raised for the Children’s Society at the Christingle service at St Mary’s. Thank you to all who contributed.
Other Events
The Bembridge Singers will be giving a concert in Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge on Wednesday 13th February beginning at 7.30pm
