News & Notices 10th May 2026
- May 6
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St Mary's Monkseaton #308 May 2026
Vicar: Rev Nigel Taylor email: vicar@stmarysmonkseaton.org.uk
Curate: Rev Claire Lewis email: ctfairgrieve.lewis@gmail.com
Please note: Nigel and Claire are not available on their day off, which is Friday.
If you missed last week's service, or can't make this Sunday, you can catch up online.
Sunday 10th May: Sixth Sunday of Easter
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Evensong
Hot Chocolate Haven
As we are coming up to exam season, we recognise this can be a tough time for those taking exams. We are therefore opening the Church up for any young people who are currently sitting school exams as a space to 'decompress and relax' with a drink (such as hot chocolate), and a chance to chat about anything but exams! This will be open 4-5pm Monday to Thursday, starting on Monday 27 April, and running until Thursday 28 May. No need to book, no charge, just drop in and relax.
Eco Tip of the Week
Much of the plastic we recycle is actually burned, not turned into new plastic. Glass and aluminium are much easier to recycle, with far lower carbon input than a completely new container. So it’s better to buy drinks in glass bottles or cans than in plastic ones. And if you’re willing to do it, picking up stray cans for recycling is very worthwhile and reduces the litter too!
Repair Café
Christian Aid
This Sunday, 10th May, marks the beginning of Christian Aid week so we will be celebrating their work in our morning services.
The focus of the fundraising week this year is on providing support for mothers in Nairobi, Kenya, facing the devastating reality of urban poverty and the daily struggle to feed their children.
We have set up a fundraising page so that you can make a donation to Christian Aid online and we will be able to see exactly how much we have raised at St Mary’s. Making your donation online also enables us to boost your contribution by gift aid. You can use the QR code, or this weblink, to take you to the page:
If you prefer to make a donation in person, you will be able to do so in church through the card machine or in cash – there will be a Christian Aid collecting box at the back of church. All donations can be made anonymously.
We will also be holding a fundraising “Big Brekkie” for Christian Aid on Saturday 16th May between 9.00 and 11.00am. Come along for bacon (or veggie sausage) butties, sweet treats and hot drinks. Wake up your brain cells by taking part in our quiz or just enjoy a good chat with friends.
Hospitality Thank You
At 3pm on Sunday 31 May we will be holding an afternoon tea as a thank you for all those who help in the kitchen and with our hospitality services. Tea and Cake will be provided. Please join us if you can. Many thanks, Nigel, Claire, Liz and John.
Hearing Aids
Just a reminder that we do have a fully functioning loop system in Church. If you have any problems please speak to John Appleby.
100 Club
The April winners are:
£50 William Walker
£30 Rosemay Dunlop
£20 Emma Doran
Parish Breakfast
The new rota is ready and will either be handed to you or in your pigeon hole.
Sunday 10th May: Sixth Sunday of Easter
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Evensong
Monday 11th May
9.30am Toddlers
Tuesday 12th May
9am Morning Prayer at St. Mary's Island
10am Craft Group
4pm Hot Chocolate Haven
7pm Church at the Kittiwake
Wednesday 13th May
9am Morning Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion
4pm Hot Chocolate Haven
5.30pm Young Notes
6pm Choir Practice
Thursday 14th May
9am Morning Prayer
3.30pm Toast Church (Service from 4pm)
4pm Hot Chocolate Haven
7pm Ascension Day Holy Communion
Saturday 16th May
9am "Big Brekkie” for Christian Aid
5pm Marianum
Sunday 17th May: Sunday after Ascension Day
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for
Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, John Hughes, Don Bulmer, Ian Davies, Colleen and Stephen, Jill Horn, Mark, Pete Johnson, Maureen Stobart, Peter Dunlop, Andy Leighton
Rest In Peace
Jane Metcalf, David Woolard, Elsie Campbell
Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
William Dorey, Margaret Bartley, John Russell
Those preparing for Baptism
Beth Gladwin
We also pray for
Cliftonville Gardens
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