The Haven Churches

www.havenchurches.org.uk
thehavenecochurch.com

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

The Vicar’s day off is Monday. Any communications received by Ali on that day will not be dealt with until Tuesdays.

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

Please consult our Service Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Friday 6th August 2021 The Transfiguration of our Lord
St John's5.00pm Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer]

Sunday 8th August 2021 Trinity 10
St Helen's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St John's11.00am Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer]

Wednesday 11th August 2021
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

Sunday 15th August 2021 Trinity 11
St Peter's8.30am BCP Communion
[Revd B Downer]
St Mary's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd B Downer]

Wednesday 18th August July 2021
St Catherine's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd M Taylor]
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

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 August 2021
Tenth Sunday after Trinity
2 Samuel 18.5-9,15,31-end
Psalm 34.1-8
Ephesians 4.25–5.2
John 6.35,41-51

Readings for Sunday 15th August 2021
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Isaiah 61.10-end
Psalm 45
Galatians 4.4-7
Luke 1.46-55

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Church of The Church of South India (United)
This Diocese:  Pray for the Commissary Bishop Rob; Archdeacon Peter; Area Dean Stephen; Associate Area Deans Amanda, Susan & Hugh; our benefice Vicars Alison & Barry; the Parishes of St Lawrence & Wroxall
World:  As we prepare to emerge from lockdown we pray for the people of the world as they all try to rebuild their lives.
Island:  As businesses begin to open, we pray for owners and staff as they try to rebuild their livelihoods.

Sick:  David Marrow, Judith & Miles Clarke, Pat & Slim Whiteland, Lottie Rann, Tony Hegerty, Sally Vinson

Recently Died:  Jeff Ball, Tony Stokes, Carolyn Webster

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
Mothers' Union Vision
Loving Lord, as we link hands with our Mothers’ Union family worldwide let us be united in purpose, inspired with faith for the present and envisioned for the future, that we may continue to enrich family life for future generations.

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.

St Helen’s Churchyard
Everyone is very welcome to go into the churchyard, but PLEASE take your rubbish home with you. We are finding water bottles, drinks cans, crisp packets etc, just left where they fall. Someone has to pick them up and dispose of them off site, as there is no bin collection. Please help us keep this a place of tranquillity and beauty, and respect for our loved ones buried there.

St Helen’s Church Renovations
Although the building work has finished, there is still the painting and decorating to do. This is being done by a willing band of volunteers who would be very grateful of help. If you could spare a few hours, the work is being undertaken on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 10.00am and 4,00pm. Could you help? Please just come along bringing your own tools with you. And thank vou in advance.

St Helen’s Church Flower Arrangers
Are looking for more people to arrange the flowers in the church. If you would like to know more please contact Margaret Cope on 874466. She would be pleased to hear from you.

Rubbish at St Peter’s
Just to remind everybody. . . ...Flowers and green waste should go in the BROWN bin: disposable cups, including those used in church on Sunday’s should go in the GREEN bin, all other rubbish in the BLACK bin. Thank you

Seaview Annual Fete
The date is confirmed as 14th August. We now need volunteers to help run the stalls. High quality goods for the white elephant, tombola prizes, promises of home made cakes, plants and produce. If you think you are able to help in any way please speak to Sylvia or phone 612600.

"Friends" of St Helen's
The Trustees of the “Friends” are in the process of setting this up and have applied for charitable status. Once this has been granted a bank account can be set up and the trustees will then be in a position to cast around for sources of donations.

Concert to Celebrate the Re-opening of St Helen’s Church
This will be held in St Helen’s Church on Saturday 28th August beginning at 3.00pm. “Quatrapuntal” will be performing. This is a rare chance to see Polly Green [voice] and Chris Hirst [Mandora & Portuguese guitar] from Quatrapuntal perform some of their original music, together with some well known songs recorded during lockdown. Check them out on www.quatrapuntal.com. There is no entry charge but you will be encouraged to make a donation on your way out.
Re-opening service on Sunday 29th August at 09.30am in St Helen’s Church.

Ride & Stride
On Saturday 11th September our churches will be open between 10.00am and 6.00pm to welcome visitors needing a brief respite as they travel the island on foot, bicycle or car. Further details will follow when known.

Church Warden
We are looking for two people or maybe one, to stand as Church Warden at St Helen’s church. A knowledge of building work would be very useful. Please contact the Vicar or administrator, contact details above.