The Haven Benefice of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Pew News
Please click here for details of our
Advent and Christmas services.
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 1st December 2019 The First Sunday of Advent
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
The Vine, St Helens7.00pm Light up a Life
[Marty Coombes]
Wednesday 4th December 2019
St Catherine9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary10.30am Holy Communion
[Revd K Abbott]
Thursday 5th December 2019
St Catherine6.00pm Contemplative Prayer
[Sylvia Beardsmore]
Sunday 8th December 2019 The Second Sunday of Advent
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd K Abbott]
St Helen10.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St John11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Mary2.00pm WI Carols
[Revd A Morley]
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 8th December 2019 The Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11.1-10
Psalm 72.1-7,18,19
Romans 15.4-13
Matthew 3.1-12
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; for mission agencies and their work throughout the Anglican Communion
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter; Area Dean Amanda; Alison our Vicar; our parishes of Brading & Yaverland
World: Let us pray for the people suffering from damaging weather conditions
Island: For all students and teachers especially those preparing for “A” levels and are feeling the stress
Sick: Anne, Max, David, Robbie, Joy
Recently Died : David Earee
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
Lead us, Lord through the journey that is Advent.
Foster in us a sense of expectancy.
Help us to use the time well, in preparation for the celebration of your coming to live among us.
Gluton Free wafers are available on request. Please speak to the sidesperson on duty as you come into church.
Seaview & St Helens Diary Dates
2nd Dec 10.30am Bible Study in the undercroft at St Peter’s - all are welcome [see beow]
2nd Dec 7.00pm Benefice Book Group - the undercroft
6th Dec 2.00pm Bereavement Support Group - the undercroft
15th Dec 10.00am St Peter’s Church Carol service
Seaview & St Helen’s Electoral Roll urgently required to be completed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is time for the Electoral Rolls to be completely renewed.
Forms for this are at the back of both churches and a box for the completed ones.
St Peter’s Coffee Morning
The November coffee morning raised £389.20. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this in any way. Our next coffee morning will be on December 14th 10.30am - 12.00noon. Christmas biscuits, cards and a selection of original paintings, suitable as gifts will be on sale, together with the usual books, tombola and raffle. We will be entertained by the hand bell ringers from the WI and share in the festive spirit together. Why not come and join us?
Sunday Lunch
Are you tired of cooking Sunday lunch for one? Why not join us in the undercroft for Sunday Lunch with good company on the third Sunday of the month at 12.30pm. The next one is on December 15th. Names to Sylvia please.
Bible Study
Please note that the Bible Study Group is now meeting in the undercroft at 10.30am every Monday. We will be using a 4 week Advent course which helps us apply our faith to daily living in the world today.
Light up a Life
Sunday 1st December at 7.00pm in the Vine, St Helen’s, for the Hospice.
Friday 6th at 7.00pm in St Peter’s Church garden. For the Hospice.
Christmas Eco Craft Afternoon
At St Helen’s Community Centre on Saturday 30th November. 12.00noon -4.00pm. Make an Eco Hamper for a friend. [Wax food wraps, knitted cloths and soap mitts] All ages very welcome to join in and a play area for little ones will be on offer.
Revd Kath Abbott
Sadly for us all, Kath will be leaving the benefice at the end of December. She will be taking up the post of Priest-in-charge at St John the Baptist Wroxall. Kath’s last service will be on 29th December at St. Mary’s 9.30am. We wish her well as she takes up her new post.
Benefice Dates
Benefice Book Club
Please follow this link
or a full list of books for the next few months and sign up at the link at the bottom of the blog for updates.
The Group is Continuing its discussion of the book “ Unapologetic” by Francis Spurford [and a look at Augustine’s Confessions for those who have the time]. Monday 2nd December in the undercroft.
Brading Events
Christmas Tree Festival
St Mary’s Annual Christmas Tree Festival opens with a concert on Friday 6th Dec at 7.00pm [Please note change of time] with the Brading Community Choir. Runs until Sunday 8th December.
Prayers at St Mary’s
9th Dec at 7.00pm in the Church Hall with Advent theme
WI Carol Service
December 8th at 2.00pm at St Mary’s with a focus on the women of the story
Light up a Life
Saturday 14th December St Mary’s 6.00pm
St John’s Carol Service
Sunday 15th December at 3.00pm - mince pies and sherry after.
