The Haven Churches

The Haven Benefice of Seaview, St Helen’s, Brading & Yaverland

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18th September 2022 - 14th Sunday after Trinity

Credit: Press Association

A special service marking the death of Her Majesty the Queen was held in Newport Minster at 6 pm on Sunday 18th September, when Islanders were invited to pay their respects to the late monarch.

The service, which took place on the eve of the State Funeral, reflected upon the life and work of the Queen and included prayers for both her and the Royal Family.

It was led by the Acting Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, Rev Allie Kerr, and hosted invited local dignitaries, including the Island’s Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon.

Please click here to view a recording of the service posted on the Minster's YouTube channel.

Sunday Services

Sun 18th September
St Mary's, Brading9:30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter's, Seaview11:15am Sung Eucharist

Sun 25th September
St Helen's9.30am Sung Eucharist for Harvest
St John's, Yaverland11:00am Sung Eucharist for Harvest
St Helen's3:30 - 5:00pm Eco Church

Midweek Services

Wed 21st September
St Mary's, Brading10:00am Morning Reflection
St John's, Yaverland6:00pm Holy Communion
St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

Contacts

Our Haven benefice is in Interregnum and we pray for our churchwardens, reader and associate priest whom we rely upon to continue to serve our parishes whilst we pray for a new priest to be appointed.
In the interim the primary points of contact for enquiries are:
St Helens (including St Catherine's) - Sue Whitewick on 01983 568761
St Peter’s Seaview - Sylvia Beardsmore on 01983 612600
St Mary’s Brading - Nigel Elton Walters on 01983 406817
St John’s Yaverland - Rev Barry Downer on 07512 230565
Haven Benefice - Sally Rivlin on 07789 554220

Benefice Book Group

All are welcome to the next meeting of the Benefice Book Group on Wednesday 28 September at 7.30pm in St Mary's church hall to discuss Black Sheep and Prodigals by Dave Tomlinson. This is a short, accessible and provocative book attacking what the author calls ‘black and white religion’. Do get a copy and come along to share your thoughts. Further info from Catherine on 07940 826034 or Andrew 07503 200630.

Harvest Lunch

St Peter’s church is organising a Harvest Lunch in the church hall on Saturday 1 October, which will be a tasty ploughman’s lunch followed by a pudding. We are hoping to have some sort of entertainment. Do we have any performers who would like to share their talents? All welcome of course. £5.00 per head. BYOB. All proceeds to the church roof repair fund. RSVP for catering numbers appreciated. 07940 503971
or email
Suki(dot)turner(at)icloud(dot)com
for more details and to book.
Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Bank.

Ride & Stride

Those taking part in last Saturday's pilgrimage around the Benefice have so far raised almost £250 for the Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust. They would like to thank all who supported them, particularly those who provided refreshments at the four churches, and especially those who baked for the occasion.

Sandown and Shanklin Military Band

Sandown and Shanklin Military Band will be playing at St Mary's on Sunday 16th October at 3pm.
Volunteers are needed to make cakes and/or serve teas and coffees at the end of the concert.

Deadline for items to be included in the Pew Sheets is 4pm on Thursday to allow for compilation, printing and distribution.
Please send to Andrew Thomson at colleenaluinn(at)aol(dot)com.