THE HAVEN BENEFICE
of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL
PEW NEWS
Sunday 5th October 2025
Upcoming Worship
Sunday 5th October 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine’s6.00pm Service of the Word
Tuesday 7th October 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 8th October 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Thursday 9th October 2025
St Peter's10.00am Mothers' Union Said Eucharist
Sunday 12th October 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday 15th October 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 19th October 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s4.00pm IOW Confirmation Service
Tuesday 21st October 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 26th October 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
Church Contacts:
Haven Benefice - Priest-in-Charge
Revd Karen Wilson on 07591 240640
or email: revdkarenwilson(at)outlook(dot)com
(Day off:Tuesday)
St Helen's and St Catherine's, St Helens
Sue Whitewck on 01983 568761
St Peter’s Seaview and 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.
Do come along to the next Coffee Morning at St Mary’s on Saturday 11th October from 10.00am – 12.00noon, in aid of church funds and the charity Ability Dogs for Children. There will be refreshments, cakes and stalls from the community, including Farmer Ralph.
The Isle of Wight Confirmation service is taking place on Sunday 19th October at 4.00pm in St Mary’s Church, Brading. Bishop Jonathan will preside and we have at least four candidates from the Haven benefice being confirmed so do please pray for Sharron, Lynne, Alex and Mike and come along to the service to support all those being confirmed. We are also going to provide refreshments in the hall afterwards so if you can help with this please see Rev Karen. Please note the Evensong Service scheduled for that evening at St John’s, Yaverland has had to be cancelled.
Wedding Open Day: We are showcasing just how great our churches and halls are for weddings with organists, choir, flowers, bells, information, reception venues and even a cake. If you can help throughout the day (Saturday 1st November 10.00am - 3.00pm) please let Revd Karen know.
St Peter’s is still looking for a donkey and actors for their live Nativity on 20th December. No lines to learn, script is provided and does not have to be learned by heart. If anyone has a donkey or knows someone who does, or would like to act in the play please let Rev Karen know.
The October issue of our parish magazine, 'What's On', is now out, and copies are at the back of each church, price 60p. If you would like to take out a subscription for just £6.00 p.a. it can be delivered to your door, thanks to our amazing band of volunteers! Contact Paul or Mary Jackson on 872326 to get set up.
As part of the Diocese of Portsmouth Net Zero Conference Towards an Eco Island is on Saturday 18th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm in Newport Minster. £5 per person (to include refreshments). With contributions from St Helen's Church, St Helens (Eco Church Gold award winners), and St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham (Eco Church Silver award winners), and the diocesan net zero teams of Portsmouth and Guildford. You can book through Evenbrite using this link.
The Brading Bellringers would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the Vectis Brass concert (which was fabulous!) last Saturday at St. Mary's, our share of the takings was £166 which has gone to the Bell restoration appeal. The September winners of the 8 Bell Club are; 1st Hilary Hamphlet, 2nd Vivienne Hien, 3rd Geoff Wilkins. Congratulations to them.
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To add items to this News Sheet please contact Rev Bevaly Rackett (01983 407432) revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.
