THE HAVEN BENEFICE
of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL
PEW NEWS
Sunday 2nd March 2025
Upcoming Worship
Sunday 2nd March 2025
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine's6.00pm Eucharist
Tuesday 4th March 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Ash Wednesday
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Mary's10.30am Sung Eucharist with Ashing
St Peter's6.00pm Sung Eucharist with Ashing
Sunday 9th March 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Service of the Word
Wednesday 12th March 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
Sunday 16th March 2025
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
Tuesday 18th March 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 19th March 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
Sunday 23rd March 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Matins
St Helen's3.30pm Eco Church
Wednesday 26th March 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
Church Contacts:
Haven Benefice - Priest-in-Charge
Revd Karen Wilson on 07591 240640
or email: revdkarenwilson(at)outlook(dot)com
St Helen's and St Catherine's, St Helens
Sue Whitewck on 01983 568761
St Peter’s Seaview or Safeguarding
Revd Karen Wilson on 07591 240640
St Mary’s Brading
Nigel Elton Walters on 01983 406817
St Mary's Safeguarding
Catherine Davis on 07940 826034
St John’s Yaverland
Kevin Norton on 07951 407423
Curate at Haven Benefice
Rev Bevaly Rackett on 01983 407432
Email; revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.
The Electoral Roll is now closed and no new names will be added until after the APCMs. Thank you
We are hoping to hold Confirmation ‘classes’ this year, so if you are considering the next steps on your faith journey and feel this is something you would be interested in or would like to chat about please see (or contact) Rev Bevaly.
There is an Old Time Music Hall on 8th March at 7.30pm at the Masonic Hall, Seaview. Tickets are £15.00 each and can be booked from Suki Turner Suki(dot)turner(at)icloud(dot)com. Proceeds are in aid of St Peter’s Church and Children in need in Liberia.
St Peter’s Lent Lunches in The Undercroft, Wednesdays 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March & 2nd, 9th, 16th April from 12.00noon – 2.00pm. All are welcome to come along for a light lunch and a chat (food is free but donations are welcome).
There is a Coffee Morning in St Mary’s Church Hall from 10.00am on Saturday April 5th (NOTE NEW DATE!) with The Brading Community Choir providing entertainment, stalls, homemade cakes, chat, Farmer Ralph and a raffle.
The PCC’s of St Helen’s, St Peter’s and St John’s are prayerfully seeking a Parish Safeguarding Officer, a key link between the diocese and a parish concerning safeguarding matters in the delivery of their safeguarding responsibilities. We take Safeguarding seriously in the benefice and would like to appoint someone to work with us to create a safe place for all. If you would you like to have an informal chat please give me a call on 07591 240640. Revd Karen
St Mary’s Brading are looking for people who would like to read lessons or serve as chalice assistants during services. If you feel called to this ministry please see Rev Bevaly or Rev Karen. Training will be given.
Lent Study Group: We are planning to study Finding A Voice, based on The King’s Speech, written by Hilary Brand. Starting on Friday 7th March at 7pm, in St Mary’s Church hall, when we will watch the film together, with drinks, popcorn and ice creams provided. We will then continue to meet on Fridays 14th, 21st, 28th March and 4th, 11th April at 7pm . Everyone is welcome and copies of the book can be easily purchased.
Mothering Sunday, Sunday 30th March, we are celebrating with a Benefice Service at St Peter’s starting at 10.00am, followed by refreshments.
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To add items to this News Sheet please contact Rev Bevaly Rackett (01983 407432) revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.
