The Haven Churches

The Haven Benefice of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland

Pew News

Holy Week and Easter Services 2019

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 14th April 2019 Palm Sunday
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
Kerry Fields9.45am Procession of the
Palms to St Helen's Church
St Helen10.00am Family Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St Helen11.00am Eco Church morning working party
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]

Wednesday 17th April 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd J Carman]
St Mary10.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]

Maundy Thursday 18th April 2019
St Mary7:00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper
[Revd A Morley]
St Helen7:00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper
[Revd K Abbott]

Good Friday 19th April 2019
St Helen9:30am Stations of the Cross
[Sylvia Beardsmore]
St Mary2.00pm - 3:00pm Last Hour Meditation
[Revd K Abbott]
St John2.00pm - 3:00pm Last Hour Meditation
[Revd B Downer]
St Peter2.00pm - 3:00pm Last Hour Meditation
[Revd A Morley]
St Peter6:00pm The Way of the Cross

Easter Sunday 21st April 2019
Old St Helen6.00am Dawn Service
on the Duverfollowed by breakfast in the Community Centre
St Catherinre8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Peter9.00am Easter Praise
[Sylvia Beardsmore]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
followed by Breakfast
[Revd K Abbott]
St Helen10:00am Sung Eucharist
[Revds A Morley]
St Peter11:00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
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.

Readings for Easter Sunday 21st April 2019
Acts 10.34-43
Psalm 118.1-2,14-24
1 Corinthians 15.19-26
Luke 24.1-12

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & the Middle East
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Elect Peter Leonard; the Area Dean Allie Kerr; Alison our Vicar; the Parishes of Calbourne, Newtown & Shalfleet
World: Let us pray for the homeless
Island: We pray for our families, neighbours and friends
Sick: Anne, Max, David, Alison, Jill, Joan
Recently Died: Violet Gardiner. Richard Brandt

Mothers' Union Prayers
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! Luke 19:38

The St Peter’s Coffee morning banner is missing. If anyone has seen it, or knows where it is, please contact Sylvia.

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.

Benefice Dates

Benefice Book Group
The next book is ‘That was the church that was’… how the church of England lost the English people. This is on the first Monday of the month at 7.00pm in St Peter’s undercroft and on the first Wednesday of the month at 10.45 at St Mary’s Church.

Seaview & St Helens Diary Dates
15th April 10.00am MU quiet day at Carisbrooke Priory
16th April 2.00pm MU knit & natter
18th April 12.45pm Funeral of Violet Gardiner at the crematorium
19th April 4.00pm Wedding rehearsal St Peter’s
20th April 3.00pm Wedding St Peter’s
29th April 10.30am Bible Study at Sylvia's
29th April 4.00pm St Peter, Memorial service Richard Brandt

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

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.

Bishop’s Lent Appeal
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal is ongoing during Lent and donations can still be made up until Easter. If tax can be recovered on your donation envelopes are available at the back of the churches Thank you in anticipation.

Bible Study
This group has now completed the Lent course and is taking a break until April 29th

Bumper Easter Coffee Morning
Saturday 20th April 10.30am - 12.00noon in St Peter’s Hall. Why not come and join us for cakes, books, an Easter raffle, & Easter tombola. Lots of seasonal prizes. A friendly fun morning for everyone.

Bottle Stall
Bottles for the St Helen’s bottle stall at Seaview May Fayre on 6th May are urgently needed. As this is one of the main fund raisers, John & Rose would be very grateful to receive in date bottles of anything. Thank you.

Brading Diary
1st May 10.45am Benefice Book Group Brading Church Hall
13th May 7.00pm Prayer Group St Mary’s Church hall

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 the church hall

Sunday Brunch
After church 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.

Jumble Sale
On Saturday 13th April in Brading Town Hall at 2.00pm

Brading Churchyard Working Party
Saturday 27th April 9.00am - 12noon. All welcome to help!!!!!!

St Mary’s Church, Brading
The bell tower is having an open day on Monday 22nd April 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Lots of activities including have a go at bell ringing, and “to scale” working model bell. Easter egg hunt, drinks & cakes. Everyone welcome.