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.

Sunday 24 October 2021 Last Sunday after Trinity
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd M Taylor]
St John's11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Helen's3.30pm Eco Church

Wednesday 27th October 2021
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

Thursday 28th October 2021
St John's5.00pm Holy Communion [Simon & Jude Apostles]
[Revd B Downer]

Sunday 31st October 2021 All Saints / All Souls
St Peter's10.00am Benefice Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]
St Helen's4,00pm All Souls Service
St Mary's6.00pm All Souls Service

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 24th October 2021
Last Sunday after Trinity
Job 42.1-6,10-end
Psalm 126
Hebrews 7.23-end
Mark 10.46-end

Readings for Sunday 31st October 2021
All Saints
Wisdom 3.1-9
Revelation 21.1-6a
John 11.32-44

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Extra-Provincial Churches
This Diocese:  Pray for the Bishop Designate Jonathan Frost, Commissary Bishop Rob; Archdeacon Peter; Associate Archdeacon Allie Kerr; Area Dean Stephen; Associate Area Deans Amanda, Susan & Hugh; our benefice Vicars Alison & Barry; the Parish of Godshill & St Alban, Ventnor
World:  As the lockdown restrictions are lifted we pray for the people of the world as they all try to rebuild their lives.
The people of Afghanistan.
Island:  We pray for all businesses as they try to re-establish their livelihood, in the run-up to Christmas.

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

Recently Died:  Mary Washer

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
Inspiration
We look back with gratitude at those who have been an inspiration in our spiritual journey. We pray that we, too, may inspire others to build their lives on godly and worthwhile foundations.

St Mary’s Market
The market is now open every Wednesday 10.30am - 2.00pm and Saturday 10.30am - 1.00pm in St Mary’s church hall. Please come and have a browse, you might find just the thing you have been looking for.

Friends of St Helen's
This is now up and running. A bank account is now open and donations to this fund are very welcome. All money received will be put to the fabric and restoration of St Helen’s Church. Please speak to Jim Proctor for more details.

Diary dates for Brading
Saturday 23rd October at 14.00.
Jumble sale at Brading Town Hall. Contact Nigel for details. Jumble items needed.
Lesley Attrill would like to thank all who sponsored her recent Walk raising £85.00

Benefice Book Group
The book “Stories we tell ourselves” provoked an enjoyable, interesting and wide ranging discussion. The next book is “The Humble Church” by Martyn Percy. The meeting will be on Friday 5th November at 2.00pm in St Catherine’s Chapel, St Helens. All are Welcome. Any questions please contact Catherine Davis [daviscath3(at)aol(dot)com.

St Mary's Church
St Mary’s had a visit from A.E. Cultural Tours on September 8th. They were greeted by Rev. Alison. This is a holiday company that specialises in coach tours around the UK that visit places of historical note. Hopefully this is a sign that life is getting back to normal, and it would be good if St Mary’s is on their itinerary of regular visits

Isle of Wight Cantata Choir
Are giving a concert at All Saints Church, Ryde on Saturday 23rd October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10.00 each and available from iowcantatachoir.co.uk/concerts or telephone 07760 852074. Program- Faure’s Requiem, Cantique de Jean Racine, Madrigal

All Souls Service
In St Helen’s Church at 4.00pm Sunday 31st October.
At this service we remember our loved ones who have died. If you would like their names read out in this service their names can be written on any one of the clip boards at the back of either St Helen’s Church, St Peter’s Church or St Catherine’s Chapel. A separate service will be held on the same day at St Mary’s Church at 6.00pm.