News & Notices 13th July 2025
- St Mary's Parish Office
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
St Mary's Monkseaton # 270 July 2025
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.
Services: Trinity 4
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
4,00pm Choral Evensong
Changes to Format of Services
There has been a lot going on lately with the installation of the new projector and getting used to the technology in church, so we would really appreciate your feedback on the recent changes, and other possible tweaks.
Please click the button for more information about the changes and a form to submit your thoughts...
Eco Tip for the Week
Spring 2025 has been the driest spring in over a century, with temperatures above average and rainfall well below. We can help reduce our water consumption in the home, by making small changes ;- Take shorter showers, using a water efficient showerhead. Don’t let the water run while brushing teeth, shaving, washing hands, washing dishes, or washing vegetables. When using the washing machine and dish washer, use with a full load and on an eco setting if possible. Use water from veg prep and cooking to water the garden. Use a watering can rather than a hose in the garden. Lawns are very hardy, don’t need watering during draught conditions, and recover quickly when the rain comes. Generally, become aware of your water usage, which can be tracked with a water meter, and regularly check for and resolve any drips or leaks that occur around the home.
Giving
Have you reviewed your regular giving recently? An increase of just £2.50 per week would make a massive difference in the face of rising costs. Click the button for more information.
If anyone requires a Gift Aid certificate for their accounts, please contact our treasurer at stmarysmonkseatontreasurer@gmail.com
Choir Windows Fundraising Concert
Our choir will be kicking-off a series of Windows Appeal fundraising events with a concert featuring over a thousand years of sacred choral music.
Saturday 26th July at 6.30pm
Whitley Bay Churches Together Picnic
Join our brothers and sisters from other Whitley Bay churches for a fun afternoon at Churchill Fields.
Saturday 26th July 1-4pm
Church Windows Update
Another step forward!
We have this week heard that the ‘Faculty’ for the work has been approved by the diocese. This means we have been told that we can go ahead once we’re in a position to do so.
Meanwhile, the donation thermometer has been updated and stands at approximately £47000. Thanks to everyone who has donated so generously.
We’re still waiting to hear about our various grant applications though.
And finally, please support our fundraising events. Details of the choir concert are above, and there are more to come.
You can contribute by:
- cheque payable to "St Mary's Monkseaton" or cash (envelopes in church, with Gift Aid slips, into the wall-safe)
- by bank transfer to: Sort Code: 403418, Account: 04502086 Please give your surname as the 'reference'.
Please also email office@stmarysmonkseaton.org.uk if you are able to Gift Aid your donation
Saturday 12th July
5.00pm: Marianum
Sunday 13th July: Trinity 4
8.00am: Holy Communion
10.00am: Sung Eucharist
4.00pm: Choral Evensong
Monday 14th July
9.00am: Morning Prayer
9.30am: Toddlers
Tuesday 15th July
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.00am: Craft Group
7.30pm: Church in the Kittiwake
Wednesday 16th July
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.30am: Eucharist
Thursday 17th July
9.00am: Morning Prayer
7.30pm: Bible study at Ron's house
Friday 18th July
Saturday 19th July
5.00pm: Marianum
Sunday 20th July - Trinity 5
8.00am: Holy Communion
10.00am: Holy Communion
4.00pm: Family@4
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for:
Martin Cooper, John Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, Jill, Graham Cooper, Janet Minto, Johan Gordon and family, Don and Helen Bulmer, Amelia Moyano, and Abby.
Rest in peace
Connal Probert
John Daniels
Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Dorothea Bagshaw
Howard James Shane
Tina Tompkins
Terry Taylor
Doreen Morris
We also pray for
All who earn their living through the coastal facilities in this parish
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