St Helens with Seaview
The website: www.havenchurches.org.uk
- NB During the vacancy the Vicarage phone line is still open but calls to this number are being diverted to the Parish Administrator.
Sunday 10th December Second Sunday of Advent
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
St Helen10.00am Family Sung Eucharist
Wednesday 13th December
St Catherine9.30am Village Communion
Thursday 14th December
St Peter10.00am Village Communion
Sunday 17th December Third Sunday of Advent
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
St Peter10.00am Nine Lessons & Carols
St Helens Community Centre6.00pm Village Carols
Tuesday 19th December
St Helen6.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols
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 17th December Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 61.1-4,8-11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5.16-24
John 1.6-8,19-28
PLEASE USE THIS PEW LEAFLET
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:
Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; the people of Western North Carolina
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter; the Rural Dean Allie Kerr; the Parishes of The Haven Churches, Brading & Yaverland whilst awaiting our new Priest; The clergy & readers serving the Isle of Wight Deanery
World: Let us pray for peace in our world as Christmas approaches
Island: Pray for all who live on the Island
Sick:
Terry & Barbara, Anne, Annie, David, Lynn, Hilary
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
Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush. Source unknown
Lord, in the midst of busyness help us to keep the holiness of the moment.
Diary Dates
9th Dec 10.00am St Helen's Church coffee morning in the Community Centre
9th Dec 10.00am RNLI Christmas Bazaar at the Yacht Club
11th Dec 10.30am Bible Study / House Group at Sylvia's
12th Dec 2.00pm Seaview WI Christmas Crafts St Peter's Hall
14th Dec 12.00noon St Helens Community Carol Singing
19th Dec 6.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols St Helens
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.
Traidcraft
Traidcraft Christmas cards and Christmas biscuits will be available after 10.00am services at St Peter's.
Catalogues are also available for other purchases. Please contact Sylvia if you are interested.
Village Christmas Decorations
Sylvia is collecting old tennis balls and CDs to recycle as Christmas decorations.
Please let her know if you have any you can pass on to her.
Seaview Village Christmas Bazaar
In aid of the Isle of Wight lifeboats, on Saturday 9th December 10.00am-2.30pm at the Seaview Yacht Club.
Entrance £3.00 [children free] to include unlimited coffee, homemade biscuits and mince pies.
There will be a wide variety of stalls [perfect for those last minute Christmas presents] and Father Christmas will be arriving at 12.00noon.
There will also be a raffle. The SVYC's bar will be open at lunchtime and the club will be serving a selection of hot soups and crusty bread {£4.00}.
The SVYC is supporting the event again this year and extends a warm welcome to everyone across the island.
Bible Study
This group will be meeting on Monday 11th December at Sylvia's. We will be continuing the four week Advent course "So what are we waiting for?".
Everyone is welcome to join us for the whole course or individual sessions which stand alone.
St Helens Community Carol Singing
On the green. The Jazztones will be playing some favourite Christmas Carols for us to sing along to, by the Christmas Tree on the green [or in the shelter by the Nativity, opposite the Vine Inn, if wet].
Come along and join us on Thursday 14th December at 12.00noon as we celebrate Christmas, and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and mince pies
Priest-in-Charge
Further to the interview process over 20th - 22nd November, we are pleased to announce that the new Priest-in-Charge of St Helens, Seaview, Brading & Yaverland will be the Revd. Alison Morley,
who is currently Priest-in-Charge of the Upper Wylye Benefice in the Diocese of Salisbury. Revd Alison Morley currently has pastoral oversight of eight parishes and works with a large team of clergy and lay people.
The arrangements for licensing will be announced as soon as possible.
