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 867150 barry.downer(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sylvia Beardsmore 612600 sdbeardsmore(at)gmail(dot)com
Benefice Administrator
Sue Whitewick 568761 sthelepete(at)gmail(dot)com
Sunday 10th February 2019 The Fourth Sunday before Lent
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St Helen10.00am Family Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
Wednesday 13th February 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary10.00am Holy Communion
[Revd K Abbott]
Thursday 14th February 2019
St Peter10.00am MU Corporate Communion
[Revd J Carman]
St Catherine6.00 - 7.00pm Contemplative Prayer
[Revd A Morley]
Sunday 17th February 2019 The Third Sunday before Lent
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Catherine6.00pm Evening Praise
[Marty Coombes]
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 17th February 2019 The Third Sunday before Lent
Jeremiah 17.5-10
Psalm 1
1 Corinthians 15.12-20
Luke 6.17-26
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for the Anglican Church of Canada
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Elect Peter Leonard; the Area Dean Allie Kerr; Alison our Vicar; the parishes of St Blasius, Shanklin & St Saviour, Shanklin
World: Let us pray for the people of South Brazil following the mud slide
Island: We pray for our families, neighbours and friends
Sick: Anne, Max, David, Brian, Keith, Caroline
Recently Died: Albert Rugg
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, we do not know how to pray but the Spirit prays with sighs too deep for words.
May your Holy Spirit drive away all anxiety and fear and instil within us trust and confidence.
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 book for reading in February is “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 18th February, 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
9th February 10.00am St Helen’s Church coffee morning
11th February 10.30am Bible Study at Sylvia's
12th February 9.30am St Peter’s Church Gardening - volunteers please
14th February 10.00am MU Corporate Communion followed by committee meeting
16th February 10.30am St Peter’s Church Coffee Morning. Enjoy meeting with friends and support the cakes, books, raffle & Tombola stalls
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.
Musical Workshop
John Bell of the Iona Community will be at Portsmouth cathedral on February 22nd & 23rd February.
There are places available on 23rd, 9.30am - 2.00pm.
Further details from Caroline Pugh 07942 492593 or email ceepugh(at)gmail(dot)com.
RNLI
Sip our Soups lunch will be held in the Undercroft at St Peter’s Hall [entrance in Steyne Road] on Wednesday 20th Feb at 12.00 noon.
Tickets available at £5.00 each from The Bookworm, Pier Rd, Seaview.
Selection of soups, crusty bread, cheese, fruit and coffee,
Brading Events
Beetle Drive
Brading Bell ringers are holding a beetle Drive in the Church Hall on Saturday 9th February at 6.30pm.
All are welcome. The cost is £2.00 per person.
There will also be a raffle & refreshments.
In aid of the bell restoration fund.
Jumble Sale
St Mary’s Church will be having a jumble sale in Brading Town Hall on Saturday 23rd February at 2.00pm.
Brighton Youth Orchestra
Will be playing in St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 20th February at 7.00pm.
“Friends” Group
Saturday 16th February, meeting about forming a “Friends” group for St Mary’s Church.
This will be held in the Church Hall at 4.00pm.
Sunday Brunch
On the 4th Sunday of the month, there will be a free Sunday Brunch for you to enjoy after the service.
Please take this opportunity to mix and mingle.
