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.

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

Wednesday 15th December 2021
St Catherine's9.30am Holy Communion
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service
[Sylvia Beardsmore]

Sunday 19th December 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent
St Peter's8.30am BCP Communion
St Mary's9.30am Carol Service
St Peter's11.00am Nine Lessons and Carols
St John's3.00pm 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 12th December 2018 Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3.14-end
Psalm 146.4-end
Philippians 4.4-7
Luke 3.7-18

Readings for Sunday 19th December 2021
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5.2-5a
Psalm 80.1-8
Hebrews 10.5-10
Luke 1.39-45

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Anglican Church of Canada
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 All Saints, Ryde & St Michael, Swanmore
World:  We pray for the whole world as the new strain of Covid strikes.
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
Mystery and Wonder
Eternal God, fill our hearts with wonder as we contemplate afresh the glorious mystery of Christ’s coming to earth to bring us salvation; the fulfilment of your prophetic words, uttered down the ages.

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.

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Coffee at St Peter’s
It was requested that when there is an 11.00am service at St Peter’s, coffee would be available from 10.00am. This has been tried but people have voted with their feet. This last Sunday only l person arrived at l0.00am, and 8 at 11.00am. In view of this will revert to coffee AFTER service. However it is not fair to leave this to the same people to organise each time. There will now be a rota and any one wishing to help should contact Sylvia 612600.
Similarly the monthly readers rota will be in place once more. If you would like to read, or to do the intercessions please let Sylvia know.

Seaview Food Bank
Non-perishable foods may be left at The Orange Tree, Madeira Road, or Penmorfa, on the corner of Bluett Avenue and Saltems. There is also a basket at the back of St Peter’s Church. If you are able please give generously during this Christmas season remembering those who may go hungry and cold.

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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
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]