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.

Pentecost Sunday 23rd May 2021
St Peter's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer] [St Helen's Service]
St John's11.00am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]

Wednesday 26th May 2021
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore / Revd A Morley]

Trinity Sunday 30th May 2021
St Mary's10.00am Benefice Communion
[Revd A Morley / Revd B Downer]

Wednesday 2nd June 2021
St Catherine's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]

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 23rd May 2021
Pentecost
Acts 2.1-21
Psalm 104
Romans 8.22-27
John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15

Readings for Sunday 30th May 2021
Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6.1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8.12-17
John 3.1-17

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Anglican Church of Melanesia
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 St John, Oakfield & Holy Trinity, Ryde
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.

Sick:  David, Judith & Miles, Pat & Slim

Recently Died:  Jean Carrington, Margaret Brandt

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
Pentecost
‘Come down, O love divine, seek thou this soul of mine, and visit it with thine own ardour glowing.’ On this Pentecost Sunday, may we be filled with your love and enthused by your Spirit to share that love with all we meet in this coming week.

~~~~~

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 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.

Brading Bell Ringers Cream Tea
Bradlng bell ringers are holding a soclally distanced “Cream Tea” on Sunday 30th May. You will receive a box with your scones, butter, jam and cream and either a tea-bag or a coffee sachet delivered to your door!!!
Price is £5.00 adult and £3.00 child. Payment by Pay-Pal, Bank Transfer or cash on delivery. Deliveries will start at 2.00pm. To book please ring Nita on 01983 508271 or email bradingbells(at)hotmail(dot)com. Please order by 5.00pm on Thursday 27th May. All proceeds to Brading Bells Restoration Fund.

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.

St Helen’s Eco-Church Group
This group are, at the moment, meeting at 2.00pm every Thursday afternoon in St Helen’s churchyard to work on the proposed pond. If you would like to help, please just turn up, and bring your own tools.

Christian Aid
Sandown Christian Aid Group has set up its own giving page which can be accessed by clicking here.

Food Bank
There will be a basket at the back of St Peter’s church for donations that will be passed to the Food Bank. All donations gratefully received. Thank you.