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 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

Tuesday 21st December 2021
St Helen's6.00pm Solstice Service

Wednesday 22nd December 2021
St Mary's10.00am Morning Service

Thursday 23rd December 2021
St Peter's6.00pm Family Carols

Friday 24th December 2021 Christmas Eve
St Peter's3.00pm Christingle
St Catherine's6.00pm Carols
St Helen's9.00pm Midnight Mass [Please note time]
St Mary's9.00pm Midnight Mass [Please note time]
St Peter's11.30pm Midnight Mass

Saturday 25th December 2021 Christmas Day
St Mary's9.30am Christmas Service
St Helen's10.00am Holy Communion
St Peter's10.00am Christmas Service
St John's11.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 26th December 2021 St Stephen
St John's11.00am Holy Communion for St Stephen

Monday 27th December 2021 St John
St John's5.00pm Holy Communion for St John

Tuesday 28th December 2021 Holy Innocents
St John's5.00pm Holy Communion for Holy Innocents

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 19th December 2021
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5.2-5a
Hebrews 10.5-10
Luke 1.39-45

Readings for Christmas Eve
Isaiah 62.6-12
Psalm 97
Titus 3.4-7
Luke 2.8-20

Readings for Christmas Day
Isaiah 52.7-10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1.1-4
John 1.1-14

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:  Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby and for The Church of the Province of Central Africa
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
God with Us
We unite in worship today in praise that we come to a God who is not far off but, who, because of Jesus, is with us completely in every aspect of our lives and relationship with him.

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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St Peter’s
The monthly readers rota is to be reinstated. 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.

Light up a Life Service
St Mary’s Light up a Life service raised £150.00 for the Hospice.

Nativity Walk
Jane Morris from the Methodist Church who organised the joint Nativity Walk through Brading on Sunday 12th would like to thank everyone who helped to make it a success.

Electoral Roll Form
If you haven’t filled in the Electoral Roll form yet, please complete and return to either Nigel or Catherine.

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Benefice Book Club
The Book Club will meet again on Friday 4th February at 2.00pm in St Catherine’s Chapel, St Helen’s. The book is “Faith beyond Resentment” by James Alison. Early notification so you have plenty of time for reading. Everyone is welcome to these meetings. If you have any questions please get in touch with Catherine Davis on 07940 826034 or daviscath3(at)aol(dot)com.

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Events in Nettlestone & Seaview
Tuesday 2lst December
Santa arrives in Nettlestone. Visit him in his Grotto outside “Londis” store from 3.00pm.