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 28th November 2021 First Sunday of Advent
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]
St John's11.00am Sung Eucharist
[Revd A Morley]

Tuesday 30th November 2021
St John's5.00pm Holy Communion [St Andrew]
[Revd B Downer]

Wednesday 1st December 2021
St Catherine's9.30am Holy Communion
[Revd A Morley]
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

Friday 3rd December 2021
St Peter's5.00pm Light up a Life

Sunday 5th December 2021 Second Sunday of 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 28th November 2021
First Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33.14-16
Psalm 25.1-9
1 Thessalonians 3.9-end
Luke 21.25-36

Readings for Sunday 5th December 2021
Second Sunday of Advent
Malachi 3. 1-4
Canticle Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
Philippians 1.3-11
Luke 3.1-6

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil
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 Niton & Whitewell
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

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
Season of Advent
Lord God, as we begin our Advent journey to meet your promised one, open our eyes to see the wonders of Christ’s appearing; open our ears to hear the angelic song of salvation, open the way for us to bring hope in lives of despair.

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.

Fabric & Restoration at St Helen’s Church
There are still urgent repairs to be done following on from the recent quinquennial review, and after the recent refurbishment there is very little money left in reserve. Any donations would be gratefully received. It may seem that we are always asking for money, unfortunately that is right, but we need to preserve this wonderful building for ourselves and for future generations.

Brading News

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

Updating St Mary’s Electoral Roll
Letters are at the back of the church for all members of the congregation who are on the roll. Please could you fill in the form and return to either Catherine or Nigel if you would like to continue to be on the roll.

Events
3rd to 5th December, Christmas Tree Fayre, St Mary’s Church
3rd Dec. 19.00 Concert/choir/organist/bell ringers St Mary’s Church
4th Dec. 10.00-16.00 Craft Fayre St Mary’s Church
5th Dec. 17.00 Light up a life service, in aid of the Hospice
10th-12th “Brading in Winter” exhibition weekend in Church
10th Dec. 19.00 Quiz night, Broadway Centre, Sandown
1lth Dec. 13.00 Hand bell demonstration and workshop, interactive talk at 14.00 "Festive Food through the ages with "Dr Ruth Waller, followed by tea and mince pies at 15.00 and tour of the church at 15.30
12th Dec 1400 Story Telling “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” with Alison Habens in St Mary’s de Aula Chapel [child friendly]

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Special Delivery - Can vou help?
We plan to deliver the next issue of our magazine, “What’s on the Church & Community”, to every house in the benefice.
We want to make events planned for Christmas, including our services, as widely known as possible, and introduce magazine to people who don’t normally see it.
Can you help us with this special delivery?
Even doing your own street would be a terrific help.
Please email the editor, Andrew Bradstock at andrewbradstock(at)gmail(dot)com, or call him on 07503 200630, if you can volunteer.
THANK YOU