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.
Friday 22nd December
St Peter7.00pm Carols Round the Tree
Sunday 24th December Fourth Sunday of Advent / Christmas Eve
St Peter8.00am Holy Communion
St Peter3.30pm Crib & Christingle Service
St Catherine6.00pm Carol Service
St Peter11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
St Helen11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
Monday 25th December Christmas Day
St Catherine9.00am Christmas Communion
St Helen10.00am All Age Christmas Communion
St Peter10.00am All Age Christmas Praise
[Not Communion]
Wednesday 27th December
NB There will be no 9:30am Village Communion Service in St Catherine's Chapel on Wednesday 27th December.
Sunday 31st December First Sunday of Chrstmas
St Helen8.00am Holy Communion
St Peter10.00am Morning Praise
[Not Communion]
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.
NBThese services will be held up to and including Friday 22nd December. There will then be a break over Christmas and the New Year, with the services resuming on Monday 8th January.
Readings for 31st December First Sunday of Christmas
Isaiah 61.10 - 62.3
Psalm 148
Galatians 4.4-7
Luke 2.15-21
PLEASE USE THIS PEW LEAFLET
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church:
Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; the people of Yola [Jos, Nigeria]
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 Retired Clergy & Readers Emeritus who assist on the Island
World: Let us pray for peace in our world this Christmas
Island: Pray for the homeless, the hungry and those who are depressed and without hope this Christmas
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
On this day, that starts with the busyness of preparation and ends with the most holy night, let us take
a moment to reflect and rejoice in the birth of Jesus, and remember those who for whatever reason, are
not joyful at this time.
Diary Dates
22nd Dec 7.00pm Carols round the tree in St Peter's Church
5th Jan 2.00pm Bereavement support group
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.
Bible Study
This group will be taking a break over Christmas and the New Year, but will re-convene on Monday 8th January at 10.30am at Sylvia's.
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.
Bereavement Support Group
Christmas can be a very difficult time for anyone who has been bereaved however recently or long ago.
The group at St Peter's church will meet as usual on Friday 5th January.
If you are lonely or feel do come along and join us for an informal and friendly afternoon with like minded people.
You will be very made welcome.
Traidcraft
A very big thank you to everyone who supported Traidcraft this year.
Although there will not be a stall after church, Sylvia will be making regular orders for biscuits, coffee etc, and the new catalogue will be available for you to look through and order.
Sylvia is pleased to say that we have already put £50.00 to church funds and looks forward to putting another £5.00 shortly. Many thanks.
Mothers' Union
Corporate Communion will take place on January 11th at 10.00am and will be followed by the first committee meeting of the year.
All members are welcome whether or not you are on the committee.
A very happy and peaceful Christmas to you all
