The Haven Churches

Please click here for details of our
Advent and Christmas services.

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

Sunday 5th December 2021 Second Sunday of Advent
St Mary's9.30am Holy Communion
St Peter's11.00am Holy Communion
St Mary's5.00pm Light up a Life

Wednesday 8th December 2021
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

Thursday 9th December 2021
St Peter's10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 12th December 2021 Third Sunday of Advent
St Helen's9.30am Holy Communion
St John's11.00am Holy Communion
St Mary's4.00pm Nativity Walk
St Helen's6.00pm Carol 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 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

Readings for 12th December 2018 Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3.14-end
Psalm 146.4-end
Philippians 4.4-7
Luke 3.7-18

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Anglican Church of Burundi
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 Freshwater & Yarmouth
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
Preparation and Expectation
Lord, as we prepare for the Christmas festivities with all its hustle and bustle, things to do and things to buy, help us not to forget to prepare our hearts for your coming amongst us once more.

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.

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]