The Haven Churches

www.havenchurches.org.uk
thehavenecochurch.com

Contacts
Rev Ali Morley
01983 565975 / 07500 007437
revamorley(at)gmail(dot)com

Associate Priest
Rev Barry Downer 01983 867150
barry.downer(at)hotmail(dot)com

Lay Reader and Local Minister, Seaview
Sylvia Beardsmore 01983 612600
sdbeardsmore(at)gmail(dot)com

Benefice Administrator
Sue Whitewick 01983 568761
sthelepete(at)gmail(dot)com

Services in our Benefice have now resumed. Please consult our Service Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

In line with present regulations, please wear masks at all times during our services.

Please click here for further information about our service arrangements.

Thursday 29th April 2021
St Peter's10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 2nd May 2021
St Mary's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer]
St Peter's11.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley] [St Helen's Service]

Wednesday 5th May 2021
St Catherine's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]

Sunday 9th May 2021
St Peter's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley] [St Helen's Service]
St John's11.00am Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer]

Wednesday 12th May 2021
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore / Revd A Morley]

Thursday 13th May 2021
St John's5.00pm Ascension Day Communion
[Revd B Downer]

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.

Readings for Sunday 2nd May 2021
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8.26-end
Psalm 22.25-end
1 John 4.7-end
John 15.1-8

Readings for Sunday 9th May 2021
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10.44-end
Psalm 98
1 John 5.1-6
John 15.9-17

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East
This Diocese:  Pray for the Vacancy in See; Archdeacon Peter; Area Dean Stephen; Associate Area Deans Amanda, Susan & Hugh; our benefice Vicars Alison & Barry; the Parishes of Freshwater & Yarmouth
World:  We pray for everyone in the world suffering, in whatever way, from the pandemic
Island:  As businesses begin to open, we pray for owners and staff as they try to rebuild their livelihoods.

We give thanks for the 40 years of marriage to be celebrated this week-end of Giles & Perdita Hunt. Our congratulations and Goid's blessings to you both.

Sick:  David

We pray for all who suffer as a result of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, violence or armed conflict; for our armed forces and their families, and all who work in the emergency services.

Thought for the Week
Business and Industry
Today we give thanks for the businesses and industries which will serve our needs in the week ahead. We offer thanks for the employment and the goods and services provided and we pray for the health and wellbeing of all who work in business or industry.

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The Benefice Book Group
With a view to being able to meet towards the end of May, the book group is starting again. The book for the next meeting is “Stories we tell Ourselves” by Richard Holloway. If you give your contact details to Catherine Davis 07940 826034 or email daviscath3(at)aol(dot)com and she will let you know the time and place of the next meeting.

St Mary’s Market
The market is open every Wednesday and Saturday 10.30am - 3.30pm in St Mary’s church hall. Please come and have a browse, you might find just the thing you have been looking for.

St Peter's Church Gardening
This happens every Tuesday from 9.30am. If you would like to help in any way please turn up, you would be most welcome.
Please bring your own tools.