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Holy Cross, Binstead St Peter’s, Havenstreet www.holycrossbinstead.org.uk www.stpeterhavenstreet.org.uk Priest in Charge: Revd Veronica Brown: 07921 514906 (Day off Friday) 16th February 2020 THE READINGS Sunday Lunch today at the Fleming Arms at 12.30 pm Please pray and those who are sick and who ask for our prayers RIP THE WEEK AHEAD Monday 17th 8.00 pm Morning Prayer (St Edmund’s) A TIME TO PRAY: We are trying to cultivate the habit of prayer in our parishes to help each other and ask for God's blessing on the Island, to pray for Veronica in her leadership, to increase our love for the Lord and to grow our church numbers. Please pray for these things on a Monday during the half hour from 6.30pm to 7pm. The Mission Prayer A prayer for the Pastoral Ministry in the Plurality PRAYER MINISTRY: There is a Prayer group in the Plurality which is contacted by e-mail to pray for urgent needs as and when they become known. If you would like to become part of this group please do have a word with Hilary (615551) as we are anxious to extend this group which is small at present. CONFIRMATION: If you or any one you know is interested in exploring Confirmation please do have a word with Veronica. The Island Confirmation Service takes place at Newport Minster on Sunday 7th June at 2.00 pm. BISHOP’S LENT APPEAL: The focus of the Lent Appeal this year will be the environment and our care for the planet now, to preserve it for future generations. The principal recipient of this year’s Lent Appeal will be A Rocha, and specifically their project in Ghana to educate, preserve and reinstate environmental damage that has already occurred. Locally the Sustainability Centre will be one charity that will benefit from the Lent Appeal this year. Envelopes available shortly. AN AFTERNOON OF BOARD GAMES: If you have a favourite Board Game but have no one to play it with, them come to St Peter’s Church on Saturday 22nd February from 2.00 pm until 5.00 pm. Some board games will be provided but if you prefer please do bring your own that is fine. Charge £2.50 to include light refreshments. SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES: Paul and Sandra Ferguson are serving pancakes at their home at 48 The Mall, Binstead on Tuesday 25th February from 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Charge £2.50. All are welcome. For catering purposes so that we can have some idea of the likely numbers there is a list at the back of the Church for signing up. LEGACIES: “The PCC has appointed me to be the Legacy Officer for Holy Cross. I wanted to explain my role, and to encourage parishioners to give serious thought to making a gift to Holy Cross in their wills. All churches entirely rely upon the support of generous Christians, and I`m sure that all regular parishioners here make gifts out of their income, as well as giving their time and talents. However a gift in your will to Holy Cross is one of the most valuable and lasting ways you can continue to support its mission and ministry. Such gifts, of course, are only effective after death. There are many ways in which such supplemental giving can be made, and I am available to discuss your plans with you, if you wish. All discussions are in confidence, and entirely free of charge. I am also happy to explain what appropriate choices there are for you to make, so that your wishes may be realised. It may be helpful for you to talk through your plans with someone like me who has had many years of professional practice in dealing with wills, before you instruct your legal advisers to proceed with drafting the necessary documents. Martin Heptinstall, IOW 565758”. LENT GROUPS: The groups this year will follow the course, ‘Christ and the Chocolatier’. There will be groups in both Binstead and Havenstreet. The Binstead groups will meet at Holy Cross on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm and the Havenstreet group on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm but the first meeting will take place on Monday 2nd March at 2.30 pm. So that the books can be ordered and received in good time there are sign-up sheets in both churches. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: The next World Day of Prayer (formerly known as Women’s World Day of Prayer) service will take place on Friday 6 March 2019 at 10.30 am at St James’s Church in Ryde and the theme for 2020 is ‘Praying with Zimbabwe – Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk’. Women, men and children of all ages are called to 'Rise, take your mat and walk' to join this day of prayer.* Women of Zimbabwe have prepared this year's service and they encourage us all to reflect on the difficulties and unrest that have plagued their country over many years. They share the challenges they have met and the hopes they have for the future. They encourage us to 'Rise, take your mat and walk' with them as they continue their often turbulent journey towards full reconciliation. It would be very good to see as many from our congregations as possible at this event – it is not just open to women as the name now really does say. Everyone is very warmly invited. There will be refreshments of coffee and biscuits after the service. Please support this worldwide day of prayer by sharing with us in this service. I look forward to seeing you there. Barbara Edwards. Committee representative for Binstead and Havenstreet. ISLE OF WIGHT FOODBANK: The Isle of Wight Foodbank is in urgent need of Packet Rice; Tinned Spaghetti; Tinned Potatoes; Sponge Puddings; Rice Puddings. There are boxes at the back of both churches for donations. CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU: Through Help to Claim Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has been providing people with advice on how to apply for Universal Credit and support them through the application process. The service is now being made more local, providing community sessions in 7 island towns, as well as at the Newport Isle Help Centre. Help to Claim Universal Credit will now be available at Brading, Freshwater, Ryde, Shanklin, Upper Ventnor, and East Cowes. Consequently our H2C services will no longer be available from the Jobcentres in Ryde and Newport. Many of the sessions are drop-in, but some are appointment only. Potential clients will need to call 01983 823898 ext 2828 to request an appointment or email Help to Claim team at H2Cenquiries@iwcab.org.uk. A chart of the opening hours can be found on the notice board in both churches
Holy Cross is well known for its welcome and hospitality. We want the church to reflect for all ages, what life was like for the residents of Binstead in 1945. For this purpose could we please ask for your assistance with any of the following: ADVANCE NOTICES 19th February 10.00 am Coffee Break at Havenstreet Community Centre 22nd February 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Board Games Afternoon at St Peter’s 7th March 10.00 – 12 noon Holy Cross Crafts Coffee Morning |