The Haven Benefice of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Pew News
- We are taking up the Mean Bean Challenge for Lent. Please click here to learn more about the challenge and how to participate or become a sponsor.
Website
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 24th March 2019 The Third Sunday of Lent
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Helen10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd J Carman]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
Wednesday 27th March 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd J Carman]
St Mary10.00am Holy Communion
[Revd K Abbott]
Thursday 28th March 2019
St Catherine6.00 - 7.00pm Contemplative Prayer
[Revd A Morley]
Sunday 31st March 2019 The Fourth Sunday of Lent / Mothers' Day
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St Helen10.00am Mothers' Day Praise
[Revd K Abbott]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Helen3.30pm Eco Church and Creation Spirituality
[Ali/Caroline]
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 Catherine's 9.00am
Tues. St Peter's 9.00am
Wed. St Catherine's 9.00am
Thurs. St Peter's 9.00am
Fri. St Catherine's 9.00am
All are welcome at these services.
NB. Until further notice Morning Prayer on Mondays & Fridays will now take place in St Catherine’s Chapel.
Readings for Sunday 31st March 2019 The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Joshua 5.9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5.16-end
Luke 15.1-3,11b-end
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for the Hong Kong Anglican Church
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Elect Peter Leonard; the Area Dean Allie Kerr; Alison our Vicar; the Parish of Holy Trinity, Bembridge
World: Let us pray for all who have lost their lives In the recent plane crash in Ethopia
Island: We pray for our families, neighbours and friends
Sick: Anne, Max, David
Recently Died: Peggy Samuelson
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
‘Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.’ Thomas Chisholm; 1866 - 1960. At the start of a new week we give thanks that whatever awaits us, we can trust in the faithfulness of God.
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
sthelepete(at)gmail(dot)com.
Brading Diary
3rd April 10.45am Benefice Book Group Brading Church Hall
8th April 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
Reading Rupert Sheldrake “Science & Spiritual Practises”, meets to discuss this on the first Monday of the month at 7.00pm in St Peter’s Undercroft, and on the first Wednesday of the month at 10.45am at St Mary’s Church. All very welcome, contact Ali for more details
Christian Aid
As we begin the season of Lent, you will find copies of the Christian Aid leaflet "Count your Blessings", at the back of all our churches.
This is an ideal way of focusing on the needs of others and acknowledging how fortunate we are this Lent.
Please take a leaflet [they are free] & use it to count your blessings & raise money for charity.
Seaview & St Helens Diary Dates
25th March 10.30am Bible Study at Sylvia's
26th March 9.30am St Peter's Church gardening
26th March 2.00pm MU Branch Meeting in St Peter’s Hall
30th March 10.00am Community Coffee Morning in St Helens Community Centre followed by Lent Lunch 12.00noon - 2.00pm
Living the Questions
The informal and challenging theology group watching this progressive study course meets on the third Monday of the month in St Peter’s Undercroft at 7.00pm. All are very welcome, contact Ali for more details.
St Helen’s Lent Lunch
This will follow the Community Coffee Morning on Saturday 30th March at 12.00noon. Proceeds to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
Eco Church
The St Helen’s Ecochurch morning work party is on the second Sunday of the month after morning worship at St Helen’s. A time to get hands on with the environmental activities in the churchyard. Contact Ali for more details.
Street Pastors Alert!!!!
A major source of funding for the Street Pastors is to be withdrawn, which puts the whole charity at risk of folding.
If you would like to help financially they would be very grateful to hear from you,
www.iowstreetpastors.org.uk, or speak to Caroline Pugh, Dawn Warren or Vanessa Hounsfield.
Brading Events
St Mary’s Prayer Group
This is open to all and is on the second Monday of the month at 7.00pm in St Mary's church hall.
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.
[NB Not one in March]
Quiz Night
Brading bellringers are holding a quiz night with a buffet on
Saturday 23rd March in Brading Church Hall starting at 6.30pm.
Adults £5.00, Children £3.00. All proceeds to the bell restoration fund.
