The Haven Benefice of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
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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 18 August 2019 Ninth Sunday fter Trinity
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 Celtic Evening Praise
[Marty & Sylvia]
Wednesday 21 August 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary10.30am Holy Communion
[Revd K Abbott]
Thursday 22 August 2019
St Catherine6.00pm Contemplative Prayer
Sunday 25 August 2019 Tenth Sunday after Trinity
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Helen10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St Peter10.00am Regatta Service
[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 Sunday 25 August 2019 Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Isaiah 58.9b-end
Psalm 103.1-8
Hebrews 12.18-end
Luke 13.10-17
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter Leonard; Alison our Vicar; the Parish of St Faith, Cowes
World: Let us pray for the people of Whaley Bridge as they return to their homes
Island: During this summer season let us pray for a happy and safe holiday for everyone
Sick: Anne, Max, David, Alison, Joan, Robbie
Recently Died: Robert Dimpfl
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
Father God, you gave us the Sabbath as a day devoted to you, and an opportunity to find rest from the busyness of our week. Help us to make space to rest in you today and be refreshed by your presence.
Gluton Free wafers are available on request. Please speak to the sidesperson on duty as you come into church.
Seaview & St Helens Diary Dates
Bible Study at Sylvia's The next one will be on the 2nd September
16th Aug 6.00pm St Helen’s Wedding Blessing rehearsal
17th Aug 11.30am St Helen’s Wedding Blessing
18th Aug 3.00pm Duver Praise the old church St Helens Duver
22nd Aug Seaview Regatta
24th Aug 10.00am Seaview Summer Fayre. Madeira Road, Seaview
Card Payment
At St Helen’s Church there is now the opportunity to make donations by card.
Please speak to the sidesperson on duty.
Art Exhibition
A very big thank you to Liz Fletcher for the lovely art exhibition she put on in the undercroft at the end of July. It was disappointing that more people did not support this event but now announcing that £173.75 was raised for St Peter’s Church. Thank you, Liz for all your hard work and sharing your talent with us.
Benefice Dates
Book Club
The benefice book club will meet on Monday 2nd September at 7.00pm at St Catherine’s Chapel. There are lots of books there from Revd Ali’s library to look at and please bring your suggestions. The group will meet to plan the next quarter's books to read, discussing them on the first Monday at 7.00pm in October, November & December at the undercroft in Seaview.
The Theology Group
This group has been studying the progressive Christian Course “Living the Questions” and has really enjoyed it. For the Autumn season until Christmas it will be material drawn from the 1980s series the Sea of Faith by Don Cupitt. Please do come along and invite friends on the Third Monday of the month at 7.00pm in the undercroft in Seaview and the third Thursday at 7.00pm in St Mary’s Church Hall, Brading.
Brading Diary
17th Aug 1.00pm St Mary’s Wedding Garran Lomas & Jennifer Chrystal
9th Sept 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. Next one 9th September
Sunday Brunch
After church on the 4th Sunday of the month, next one on 25th August, there will be a free Sunday Brunch for you to enjoy after the service.
Please take this opportunity to mix and mingle.
St Mary’s Church Historical Tour
This will be at 2.00pm on Sunday 25th August and every last Sunday of the month with Fanny Oglander in aid of St Mary’s Friends.
Yaverland BBQ
Saturday 24th August 12.00 noon. Everyone welcome. Contact Ali for details.
Chris & Rosemary Wood
Wish to express their sincere thanks for all of the prayers, support & sympathy given during the illness of their grandson Nicholas, who sadly passed away on 4th July.
Reverend Barry Downer
Sunday 8th September at 11.00am, Barry is to be licensed as an associate Priest to the Haven benefice by the Venerable Peter Leonard at St John’s Yaverland, refreshments available afterwards.
