THE HAVEN BENEFICE
of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL
PEW NEWS
Sunday 18th May 2025
Upcoming Worship
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
Sunday 25th May 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
St Helen's3.30pm Eco Church
Wednesday 28th May 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Thursday 29th May 2025 - Ascension Day
St Helen's Old Church9.00am Holy Communion
on the Duverfollowed by breakfast at the
Baywatch café
St John's6.00pm Sung Eucharist
Sunday 1st June 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
St Catherine's6.00pm Evening Worship
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 4th June 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 8th June 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
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.
A special welcome to St Mary’s this morning (Sunday 18th May) to Sharron’s family who have come to celebrate her baptism with her.
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.
The rescheduled Annual Parochial Church Meetings are at St Helen's on 25th May after the 9.30am sung Eucharist service in church.
St John’s Wednesday 28th May at 2.00pm in the Church.
Do come along to hear what has been and will be happening in the churches and to elect churchwardens and PCC members.
St Mary’s, Brading are holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday 7th June, doors open 2.00pm. Jumble can be left from 11.00am. Refreshments and a raffle will also be available.
Date for your diary: Don't miss St Peter’s, Seaview Patronal Festival on Sunday 29th June 2025 which is the feast of St Peter & St Paul. Chris (Wilson) will be hosting a BBQ in the church garden after the 10.00am Benefice Eucharist - to which all are invited and welcome!
Sally Rivlin would like to thank everyone who supported her during her time as Church warden at St Peter’s, especially through the interregnum and to wish those who picked up the mantle at last week’s APCM her prayers, thanks and ongoing support.
The Spring Garden Opening which was held at Mr Twining's in St Lawrence on 4th May raised £575.50 and the Cream Tea held at St Mary’s on 11th May raised £158.00. The bellringers wish to thank everyone who supported these events.
The Beloved Son is a compelling and wonderful play based on the life of Henri Nouwen taking place at Newport Minster THIS AFTERNOON 18th May at 2.30pm. Tickets are just £5.00 and include refreshments. You can book book through this link or just turn up on the door.
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To add items to this News Sheet please contact Rev Bevaly Rackett (01983 407432) revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.
