THE HAVEN BENEFICE
of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL
PEW NEWS
Sunday 12th October 2025
Upcoming Worship
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
Wednesday 29th October 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 2nd November 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
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 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.
You are invited to St Helen's churchyard this Wednesday (15th October) morning, 10.00am - 1.00pm, for a 'Cake and Rake' event! We'll be raking meadow grass and removing tree saplings using hand tools - a chance to help keep the churchyard tidy and learn new skills! Bring a rake if you have one - tea and cake provided.
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 five candidates from the Haven benefice being confirmed so do please pray for Sharron, Lynne, Alex, Sue and Mike and come along to the service to support all those being confirmed. We are also providing refreshments in the hall after so if you can help with this please see Rev Karen. Unfortunately the Evensong Service scheduled for that evening at St John’s, Yaverland has had to be cancelled. (next one December!)
Thank you to all who supported the coffee morning at Brading yesterday (Saturday 11th October). The next Coffee morning at St Mary’s Church Hall is on Saturday 25th October from 10.00am, along with the Community Choir we will be raising money for the Island’s Daisy Bus, a vital link to mainland hospitals for those with appointments. All the usual stalls and refreshments to enjoy.
Wedding Open Day: We are showcasing just how great our churches and halls are for weddings with organists, choir, flowers, bells, information, venues and even a cake. Do spread the word to anyone you know who is considering getting married. And 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. Please see Rev Karen if you can help.
The October issue of our parish magazine, 'What's On', is available now at the back of each church, just 60p. If you would like to take out a subscription for just £6 p.a. delivered to your door, 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 (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.
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To add items to this News Sheet please contact Rev Bevaly Rackett (01983 407432) revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.
