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 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

Wednesday 3rd November 2021
St Catherine's9.30am Holy Communion
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

Sunday 7th November 2021 Third Sunday before Advent
St Mary's9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St Peter's11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd B Downer]

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

Readings for Sunday 7th November 2021
Third Sunday before Advent
Jonah 3.1-5,10
Psalm 62.5-end
Hebrews 9.24-end
Mark 1.14-20

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria
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 Parishes of St Mary & Holy Trinity, Cowes
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 Clarke, Pat & Slim Whiteland, Lottie Rann, Anne Cotterell

Recently Died:  Mary Washer, Miles Clarke, Tony Hegarty

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
God’s Holy People
Lord, on this All Hallows Eve, we pray that you will fill us afresh with the light of your presence, and bring to our minds the many instances of your perfect goodness and grace. We praise you, the Light of the world, in whom is no darkness at all.

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.

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].

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.

Brading News

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

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

Thank you to all who helped at the jumble sale on 23rd October. £230.00 was raised for St Mary’s church funds.

Catherine is renewing the Electoral Roll at St Mary’s. If you are on the roll you will be receiving a letter and a form to fill out in the coming weeks.

Dates of November
Saturday 20th November.
Visiting bell ringers starting at 14:00.