THE HAVEN BENEFICE
of
Seaview, St Helens, Brading & Yaverland
Providing a Spiritual Harbour for ALL
PEW NEWS
Sunday 7th September 2025
Upcoming Worship
Sunday 7th September 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 Sung Eucharist
Wednesday 10th September 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Thursday 11th September 2025
St Peter's11.00am Mothers' Union Said Eucharist
Sunday 14th September 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist
Tuesday 16th September 2025
St Catherine's10.00am Morning Worship
Wednesday 17th September 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 21st September 2025
St John’s8.00am Said BCP Holy Communion
St Mary’s9.30am Sung Eucharist (Harvest)
St Peter’s11.00am Sung Eucharist (Harvest)
Wednesday 24th September 2025
St Mary's10.00am Morning Worship
St Peter's11.00am Prayer Circle
Sunday 28th September 2025
St Helen’s9.30am Sung Eucharist (Harvest)
St Mary’s9.30am Service of the Word
St John’s11.00am Sung Eucharist (Harvest)
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.
Confirmation preparation: Rev Karen and Rev Bevaly are leading a day of preparation for confirmation on Saturday 13th September in St Mary’s Church hall. If you are interested and would like to know more please contact either one.
On Saturday 13th September the Brading Bellringers are holding a Barbecue at St. Mary's Church Hall, starting at 5.00pm. Adults £7,00 under 16s £4.00. Please contact Marghanita at bradingbells(at)hotmail(dot)com to book.
On Saturday 27th September Vectis Brass are in concert at St.Mary's starting at 7.30pm, refreshments and raffle during the interval and retiring collection in aid of Bell Restoration Appeal.
A reminder of dates:
- Saturday 20th September at 10.00am at The Vicarage: Intercessions Preparation Session for those who lead intercessions.
- Saturday September 20th at 2.00pm in St Helen’s Church: A session for all who currently read, or are interested in reading, during services
- Thursday 18th September 2025 at 6.00pm in St Mary’s church hall :Joint benefice PCC meeting
- Wednesday 24th September at 2.00pm in St Catherine’s Chapel: Ministry Team/CW meeting to finalize Advent and Christmas Worship Rota.
You are invited to join our Harvest lunch at St Peter’s on Sunday 21st September at 12.30pm. £10 payable at the door. Good old harvest food and apple crumble! Bring your own wine!
Church Volunteers, however you give your time, Rev Karen warmly invites you to a ‘Thank You’ on Saturday 4th October at 10.0am in St Mary’s Church Hall, Brading. There will be tea, coffee and cake.
The September issue of our parish magazine 'What's On' is now out, and copies are at the back of church, price 60p. For a subscription of just £6 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 you can see from the service list Harvest Festival is almost upon us. Do make a note in your diaries! We will be collecting dried/tinned foods and toiletries (with suitable ‘use by’ dates) to donate to the Food Banks so please bring these with you on the day. Donations for flowers to decorate the churches would also be welcome - see your church warden or ‘flowers person’.
Greville has taken the decision to step back from leading the Matins service of worship at St Peter’s Church for personal reasons. We would like to present a gift & card to Greville in gratitude for his many years of ministry. If you would like to donate towards the gift please use the special donation box at the back of St Peter’s Church or contact Peter Gowers petergowers595(at)btinternet(dot)com or Revd Karen.
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To add items to this News Sheet please contact Rev Bevaly Rackett (01983 407432) revbevrackett(at)gmail(dot)com.
