The Haven Churches

Upcoming Worship

Sunday 4th May 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Service of the Word
St Catherine's6.00pm Evening Worship

Tuesday 6th May 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 7th May 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Thursday 8th May 2025
St Peter's6.00pm Commemoration of VE Day

Sunday 11th May 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word with
Commemoration of VE Day
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Service of Commemoration of VE day

Wednesday 14th May 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

Sunday 18th May 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist with Baptism
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist

Tuesday 20th May 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship

Wednesday 21st May 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle

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.

There is a Quiz night for Brading Methodist Church on Friday 2nd May in St Mary’s Church Hall, starting at 7.00pm, to raise funds for Footprints Zambia, a charity supporting street children. £5.00 per person to include refreshments. Come on your own or as a team. There will also be a raffle.

St Mary’s have the first of their Plant Sales on Saturday 3rd May from 10.00am in the church hall. There will be refreshments, cakes, stalls, Farmer Ralph and all things plant related! Do come along.

St Peter’s Flower Festival is on 10.00am - 4.00pm from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May. You are also welcome to come to a special preview on Friday 2nd May from 6.00pm. £5.00 entry will give you a glass of wine and canapés, with proceeds to church funds. The Seaview Community Partnership May Fayre takes place in Madeira Road and St Peter's church garden on Bank Holiday Monday (5th May) from 10.00am-1.00pm. All are welcome by a small donation.

All are welcome at St Catherine's Chapel (part of the St Helens Community Centre) for evening worship this Sunday (4th May), 6.00pm - 6.45pm, followed by refreshments. This will be a Service of the Word.

This Sunday (4th May) there is a 'Spring Garden Opening' in aid of both St Lawrence and Brading Bell Restoration Appeals, at Woolverton Farm House, St Lawrence PO38 1XG from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Tickets on the gate Adults £5.00, children under 12 FREE. Dogs on leads welcome.

VE Day celebrations: We are holding a brief service of Remembrance in St Peter’s memorial garden at 6.00pm on Thursday 8th May, followed by fish & chip suppers around the village. At 9.30pm there will be reading of the official VE Day 80 tribute and beacon lighting in front of The Old Fort. Commemorations continue at St Peter’s on 11th May at the 11.00am Service. Prayers of Commemoration will also be said at the Service of the Word in St Mary’s on Sunday 11th May at 9.30am.

On Sunday 11th May 2.00pm - 5.00pm 5pm the Brading Bellringers are holding a Cream Tea in St Mary's Church hall. Limited deliveries are available for those unable to get to the hall. To book contact Marghanita on 07841 903039 or at bradingbells(at)hotmail(dot)com Adults £5.00 under 16s £3.00. Booking is essential, by 5.00pm on Thursday 8th May. In aid of the bell restoration appeal.

Revd Karen and Sue Whitewick will be leading a training session for all Chalice Servers, both experienced and new, on Friday 16th May at 10.00am at St Peter’s church.

Revs Karen and Bevaly are planning to lead a Confirmation Course in the near future (June – July) for those wanting to be confirmed. The hope is that the IOW Confirmation service will be at St Mary’s Brading in the autumn. If you are interested in joining this group do please see Karen or Bevaly ASAP.

Our grateful thanks to the flower arrangers who made our churches look so beautiful this Easter, and to everyone who led or helped at services or offered hospitality.

All are welcome at St Catherine's Chapel (part of the St Helens Community Centre) for evening worship today, 6.00 - 6.45pm, followed by refreshments. This will be a Service of the Word.

THIS AFTERNOON, 4th May, there is a 'Spring Garden Opening' in aid of both St. Lawrence and Brading Bell Restoration Appeals, at Woolverton Farm House, St Lawrence PO38 1XG from 2 - 5pm. Tickets on the gate Adults £5, children under 12 FREE, Dogs on leads welcome.

The Seaview Community Partnership May Fayre takes place in Madeira Road and St Peter’s church garden on Bank Holiday Monday (5th May) from 10-1pm with the St Peter’s Flower Festival continuing until 4pm. All are welcome by a small donation.

VE Day celebrations: We are holding a brief service of Remembrance in St Peter’s memorial garden at 6pm on Thursday 8th May, followed by fish & chip suppers around the village. At 9.30pm there will be reading of the official VE Day 80 tribute and beacon lighting in front of The Old Fort. Commemorations continue at St Peter’s on 11th May at the 11am Service. Prayers of Commemoration will also be said at the Service of the Word in St Mary’s on Sunday 11th May at 9.30am.

On Sunday 11th May 2-5pm the Brading Bellringers are holding a Cream Tea in St. Mary's Church hall. Limited deliveries are available for those unable to get to the hall. To book contact Marghanita on 07841903039 or at bradingbells@hotmail.com. Adults £5 under 16's £3. Booking is essential, by 5pm on Thursday 8th May. In aid of the bell restoration appeal.

Revd Karen and Sue Whitewick will be leading a training session for all Chalice Servers, both experienced and new, on Friday 16th May at 10.00am at St Peter’s church.

St Mary's Quiz night Friday 16th May at 7.00pm in the church hall with questions set by June. Book your table with Nigel. £6.00 per person to include refreshments. There will also be a raffle. All monies raised going towards the clock repair.

St Mary’s then have the second of their Plant Sales on Saturday 17th May from 10.00am in the church hall. There will once again be refreshments, cakes, stalls, Farmer Ralph and even more things plant related! Do come along.

Revs Karen and Bevaly are planning to lead a Confirmation Course in the near future (June – July) for those wanting to be confirmed. The IOW Confirmation service will be in October and we are hoping (and praying) it might be at St Mary’s, Brading. If you are interested in joining this group do please see Karen or Bevaly ASAP.

Many thanks to those who came and supported the Quiz for Zambia and the Plant Sale at St Mary’s.

The rescheduled Annual Parochial Church Meetings are being held at St Peter’s on Sunday 11th May at 12.30pm after the VE Day Service in the church.
St Helen's on 25th May after the 9.30am sung Eucharist service in church.
St John’s TBC

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