30th July 2023
PEW NEWS
The Haven Benefice of Seaview, St Helen’s, Brading & YaverlandWelcome to our Spiritual Harbour for AllWeek Beginning Sunday 30th July 2023 - Trinity 8 |
Sunday ServicesSun 30th July Sun 6th August |
Midweek ServicesTue 1st August Wed 2nd August |
Today’s Benefice EucharistThe Benefice Eucharistic service will be joined by Joan Solomon and Jonathan Norton from St Mary’s, and Andrew Bradstock from St Helen’s, all of whom who completed a diocesan training course in leading worship earlier this year and can now serve the church in many ways. Jesus often spoke in parables and today's Gospel is about how discipleship helps to grow the Kingdom. During the service Helen and Andrew Bradstock will be reflecting on the idea of ‘pilgrimage’ and the plans underway to develop pilgrimage routes on the Island - a development encouraged by the Church of England as a way of growing disciples by acts of witness. Please note: There will be no Eco-Church at St Helen ‘s in August Please note: There will be no Agape at St Peter ’s in August The August issue of our parish magazine, ‘What’s On’, is now available from the back of all our Benefice churches price 60p.& If you regularly see a copy, but don’t have a subscription, why not consider taking one out? It would not only help us, but would mean you'd get your copy delivered to your door every month — for just £6 p.a. Call Paul & Mary Jackson on 01983 872326 or Andrew Bradstock on 07503 200630 to arrange this. Thank you. St Mary’s ‘Mad Hatters’ PartyIt was a warm and sunny afternoon last Sunday as St Mary’s Church held a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the home of our churchwarden and his wife, Nigel and Aileen Elton Walters. Eighty people attended, including 13 children - everyone had fun with costumes and “designer” hats, live music from Mike on his guitar, a Wigwam full of ice creams and, of course, a fine array of delicious cakes, finger sandwiches and scones with all the trimmings. Thanks to all who helped or attended, and not least our hosts Nigel and Aileen, as £468 was raised for renovations and repairs to our church. Not so mad then!!! Seaview Church and Community Fete - 2:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday 12th AugustCome and enjoy a family day out with local craft stalls, Tombola, Cream Teas, and Produce, Dog Show, Donkey Parade, Wight Elephant, Target Football, Wet Sponge Throw, Bouncy Castle, Pimms Tent, Ice Creams, Fancy Dress, and much more. St John’s Coffee Morning: 12th AugustWe have a coffee and table top morning on Saturday 12th August from 10:30 to 13:00. All proceeds will help towards our disabled access path. St Peter’s Family Services: 13th & 27th AugustWe need at least three volunteer helpers for each service. If you would be willing to help with this, please contact Sylvia on 01983 612600 and we will arrange a planning meeting. Please note: these services start at 10:00am and not 11:15am St Mary’s Hymns and Pimms on Friday 18th AugustPlease come along to sing a few favourite hymns whilst having a glass of Pimms in St Mary’s church hall - time to be confirmed, Teddy Bear Parachute Jump on Saturday 19th AugustCome and enjoy the Teddy Bear zip wire and parachute jumps from St Mary’s Church Tower with proceeds in aid of the Bell Restoration Appeal. Refreshments available and there will be a Tombola. St Peter’s Regatta Service - 10:00am on Sunday 20th AugustPlease note: this service starts at 10:00am and not at 11:15am. St Mary’s Jumble Sale: 2:00pm on Saturday 2nd SeptemberThe doors of St Mary’s Church Hall will open at 2:00 pm - please help us raise church funds by selling your unwanted items. St Peter’s Coffee Morning on Saturday 16th SeptemberSt Peter’s Church holds a coffee morning in the hall from 10:00am to 12:00noon on the third Saturday of each month, with stalls, a tombola and a raffle.
Everyone is made very welcome. A New Kneeler for St Peter’s ChurchA new kneeler has been lovingly made for St Peter’s by Angela Rogers to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. St Peter’s Newly Fitted Out Meeting RoomsNeed somewhere to hold meetings or children’s parties? Why not use St Peter’s Undercroft which provides an attractive space for meetings. It features a modern kitchen and sunny courtyard and benefits from level access from the street. Alternatively there is an upper meeting room that has a newly refitted kitchen with an oven and double hob. It also has a separate toilet. Bookings and viewings are welcome, please contact Sylvia Beardsmore on 01983 612600 or just come along to the next coffee morning and see what’s on offer. . St Peter’s Memorial GardenWe have planted three new roses in the church memorial garden: the varieties are Alexander, Mamma Mia, and Keep Smiling. And we have space for three more: if you would like one of these roses (or a new rose) dedicated to a loved one at a cost of £30, please let Sylvia know on 01983 612600. St Peter’s DonationsYou will be pleased to know that St Peter's has entered the 21st century and are now able to take card payments. The machine is at the back of the church and we also have a QR code. St John’s DonationsWe now have a SumUp machine to help us with any card payment donations. St John’s Church Votive StandWe would greatly appreciate any help in sourcing a votive stand. This could either be a spare one from an existing church or any donations towards purchasing a new one. Supporting our local Food BanksSt Mary’s Church continues as a collection point for tinned foods, toiletries and other essentials for those in need of aid in these difficult times. Please place your donations at the back of the church. St Peter's Church: Food bank baskets for non-perishable food are also situated at the back of the church, The Orange Tree in Madeira Road and Penforma on the corner of Bluett Avenue and Salterns all in Seaview. |
Where to Find our ChurchesSt Catherine’s Chapel - St Helens Community Centre, corner Guildford Road and Upper Green Road, St Helens, PO33 1UH |
ContactsOur 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. |
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Deadline for items to be included or changed in the Pew Sheets is 4pm on Thursday to allow for compilation, printing and distribution. |
