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 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
[Ali/Caroline]
Wednesday 3rd April 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd K Abbott]
St Mary10.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
Thursday 4th April 2019
St Catherine6.00 - 7.00pm Contemplative Prayer
[Revd A Morley]
Sunday 7th April 2019 The Fifth Sunday of Lent
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
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.
NB. Mondays & Fridays are back in St Helen’s Church
Readings for Sunday 7th April 2019 The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 43.16-21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3.4b-14
John 12.1-8
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Elect Peter Leonard; the Area Dean Allie Kerr; Alison our Vicar; the Parish of Brightstone, Brook & Mottistone
World: Let us pray for all mothers all over the world
Island: We pray for our families, neighbours and friends
Sick: Anne, Max, David, Alison, Jill, Joan
Recently Died: Violet Gardiner
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
Heavenly Father, we rejoice with thanks for all those who have mothered us in
our lives. [St. Mellitus liturgy]
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 Church Hall
Benefice Dates
Benefice Book Group
In April the Group will be discussing which book they would like to read next... 'bring your favorites'. It meets 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 continue 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
30th March 10.00am Community Coffee Morning in St Helens Community Centre followed by Lent Lunch 12.00noon - 2.00pm
1st April 10.30am Bible Study at Sylvia's
5th April 2.00pm Bereavement Support Group St Peter’s Undercroft
5th April 6.00pm St Peter’s Wedding rehearsal
6th April 3.00pm Wedding of James Mossop & Gemma Potter
18th April 12.45pm Funeral of Violet Gardiner at the crematorium
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
From 3.30pm - 5.30pm at St Helen’s Church this Sunday, 31st March, will be focusing on having a good look at the bird boxes, photographing the flora and making bunting for Easter,
along with the usual soup and roll, tea with cake and community. As the churchyard comes to life, so we celebrate Spring and share our commitment to caring for creation.
All the small patches of earth we tend are precious and our small actions are really important and more so if we encourage each other and others.
Do take a look at the WWF earth hour pledge... what will you switch off?
Eco Church Morning
This work party is on the second Sunday of the month after morning worship at St Helens for about an hour.
A time to get hands on with the environmental activities in the churchyard. Contact Ali for more details.
Fund Raising Events
Thank you to all who supported the recent coffee morning at St Peter’s, £204.00 was raised for church funds.
The organ recital and Lent lunch also raised £50.00 for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
This is ongoing during Lent and envelopes are available at the back of the churches if tax can be recovered on your donation.
Thank you in anticipation
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]
