St Helens with Seaview
Pew News
The website: www.havenchurches.org.uk
NB During the vacancy the Vicarage phone line is still open but calls to this number will be diverted to the Parish Administrator.
Sunday 5th November Fourth before Advent / All Saints
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
St Peter10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Helen6.00pm All Souls Commemoration
Wednesday 8th November
St Catherine9.30am Village Communion
Thursday 9th November
St Peter10.00am MU Corporate Communion
Sunday 12th November Third before Advent / Remembrance Sunday
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
St Helen10.50am Service of Remembrance
St Peter10.50am Service of Remembrance
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 November Third before Advent / Remembrance Sunday
Amos 5.18-24
Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4.13-end
Matthew 25.1-13
PLEASE USE THIS PEW LEAFLET
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:
Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; the people of Toungoo [Myanmar]
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter; the Rural Dean Allie Kerr; our own Parish of The Haven Churchesduring the vacancy; the Parish of Christchurch & St John, Sandown
World: Pray for all those persecuted for their religion
Island: Pray for St Mary's hospital, Earl Mountbatten Hospice and all the staff
Sick:
Terry & Barbara, Anne, Annie, David, Lynn, Hilary
Recently Died:
Jeanette Weedall, Joan Neal
All who suffer as a result of natural disasters,
or as a result of acts of terrorism, violence or armed
conflict.
Our armed forces and their families, and all who work in the emergency services.
Mothers' Union Prayers
Loving Heavenly Father, we pray we will use our purchasing power wisely and justly. Give us a concern
for those who produce the goods we purchase.
Diary Dates
6th Nov 10.30am Bible Study / House Group at Sylvia's
9th Nov 10.00am MU Corporate Communion followed by committee meeting
11th Nov 10.00am St Helen's Church coffee morning
Pompey Chimes
Don't forget to pick up a copy, or click
here.
Pew Leaflets
Items for the pew leaflet to Sue Whitewick by Wednesday 5.00pm
latest, please, preferably by e-mail susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com.
Wanted - MEN
Yes, we are looking to recruit tenors and basses to join the St Helen's with Seaview choir.
Commitment would be Sundays for the 10.00am service, and weddings as required.
If you feel you would like to join us, either contact John Cheverton,
or turn up to practise on a Friday evening, 7.00pm in the choir vestry at St Peter's Church.
Royal British Legion
There will be a coffee morning in St Peter's Hall on Saturday 4th November starting at 10.30am. Cakes, DVDs, book stalls and a raffle. Coffee / tea, and
biscuits by donations. This will be followed by a soup and crusty bread lunch beginning at 12.00noon. All monies raised will go to this year's Poppy Appeal.
All Souls
This is a service when we remember our loved ones who have died. It will take place in St Helen's Church on Sunday 5th
November at 6.00pm. If you would like a loved one's name read out, please put the name on the sheet at the back of the churches or contact us.
RNLI Supper
The Seaview Yacht Club will be hosting an evening to which all are welcome on Saturday 18th November 2017 at 7.00pm to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Bembridge Lifeboat Station.
The guest speaker is Martin Woodward MBE [Previous Coxswain, Bembridge Lifeboat, Director of Isle of Wight Historic Lifeboat Trust].
The talk starts at 7.00pm and is followed by supper. Tickets are £12.00 each and are available from either Bookworm or the SVYC.
There will also be a few "Talk only" tickets £3.00 available from Bookworm for those who do not like being out late at night.
The menu is now beef cobbler [in red wine sauce with mushrooms] cabbage and mash. Followed by apple and pear crumble .
Mothers' Union
The Mothers' Union Corporate Communion takes place on Thursday 9th November followed by the Committee Meeting.
The service is not only for MU members, but anyone is very welcome.
Christmas Cards
Time is marching on and with just 4 weeks to Advent we need to be thinking about Christmas.
We have now produced a card for distribution to everyone in the two parishes, but will need help in delivering them.
They need to be out by 1st December, which is the first event - The lights of Love at St Peter's church.
If you would be able to deliver them to your road, please let Sylvia know as soon as possible. Many thanks for your help with this.
Remembrance Sunday
On November 12th there will be a service of remembrance in both churches starting at 10.50am.
These are very special services in the life of our churches and the communities.
We hope you will be able to join us.
