St Mary's Monkseaton # 231 October 2024

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Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
8am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
4pm Choral Evensong
6.30pm Youth Club
Collect for the Year of Seeking
Almighty God, in your Son, Jesus Christ, you meet us and call us to seek your kingdom above all else: grant, that by the power of your Holy Spirit, we may be sustained and strengthened in our common task of seeking your will and your way; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
Some sad news
Br Harold died peacefully just before midnight on Wednesday 2 October.
St Mary’s has had a long association with Br Harold. In the 1980’s he shared with us his vision for a community alongside the Hermitate, called Shepherds Law. St Mary’s enabled the raising of funds to build four cells that are used regularly. Shepherds Law is a unique place where people can seek peace, contemplation and prayer in today’s busy world.
Please pray Br Harold’s vision will continue to grow in the beautiful hills of Northumberland.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory
Eileen
Autumn Fair
Tasty Grand Raffle tickets will be ready to be picked up from Sunday 8th September. 6 tickets in a book at 50peach (£3 per book) BUT only £5 if you buy 2 books!
Stubs and monies return to church. There will be a box on the raffle/fair table.
Tom Savage
St Mary’s 100 Club 2024/25
St Mary’s will be delighted if you will now join or re join the scheme. Monies raised this time will go towards our new windows.
For £25 a year you are entered into twelve monthly draws with the chance of winning £50, £30 and £20 or in December £100, £50 or £30. To save disappointment perhaps it is better to consider it a donation and enjoy the surprise if you win.
All you need to do is transfer £25 using online banking to St Marys 100 Club, Sort Code 20-62-09 Account No. 53160653. Alternatively, drop off a cheque made payable to St Marys 100 Club or even cash. Please post or deliver either to me at 61 Brierdene Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 4AD or to church. (Should it be required the letter box is in the north door.)
I would appreciate if existing members could send me an email or text confirming payment. If you are a new member, I will need your name and address. A contact email address or phone number would be useful too so that I can confirm receipt and deliver your winnings to your home!
With thanks
Roger Windass
Mat 11/19
On 15th October at 7.30pm we are starting a new venture in the Kittiwake pub on Whitley Lodge. We will be holding a discussion Group looking at current issues from a Christian perstpective. Anyone is welome to join for a glass of refreshment and a chat around the table. Speak to Nigel or Claire if you would like more information.
Holiday Club Loan of Items
For the Summer Holiday club themed 'The Olympic Games', we were loaned a number of items. Some of these items are still in the office awaiting collection including tennis rackets and balls and welsh flag. If they are yours could you let us know if you want them returned or if we can put them to the Autumn Fair?
Christian Meditation Course
There will be a Christian Meditation course running at St Paul’s Church in Whitley Bay starting on the afternoon of 11 October at 2.30pm. The course builds on the teaching of John Main giving practical guidance on Christian Meditation. I have attached a leaflet which explains the background to this form of silent prayer in the heart.
There are 6 sessions:-
11/10/2024 Week 1 What is Christian Meditation?
18/10/2024 Week 2 John Main
25/10/2024 Week 3 The Roots of Meditation in the Christian Tradition
01/11/2024 Week 4 The Wheel of Prayer: Meditation and Other Ways of Prayer
08/11/2024 Week 5 Leaving Self Behind: Meditation and Discipleship
15/11/2024 Week 6 The Fruits of Meditation
The course is open to anyone who would like to participate. Contact Nigel for further information.

Saturday12th October
Sunday 13th October
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Service of the Word (Seeking)
4pm: Choral Evensong
6.30pm: St Mary's Youth Club
Monday 14th October
9.30am: Toddlers
1.30pm: Toddlers
7.15: House Group (Jean Tyers).
Tuesday 15th October
9.15am: Morning Prayer
9.30am Coquet School Year 1
10am: Craft Group
14.30 Mothers Union with Claire
Wednesday 16th October
9.15am: Morning Prayer
10.30am: Holy Communion
1.30pm Southridge School Year 1
6pm: Choir
7.30 Standing Committee
Thursday17th October
9-11am: Pop in Cafe
1.30 Southridge School Year 1
Friday 18th October
Office closed.
Saturday 19th October
Office Closed
Sunday 20th October
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Service of the Word
2.30 Big Play Out (or In if weather inclement)
4pm: Family @ Four
6.30pm: St Mary's Youth Club

Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for:
Sophie, Martin Cooper, John Hughes, Alistair Dicks, Gill, and Clare Peel
Rest in Peace
Jane Manning
Joan Cowens
Brother Harold
Remembering also those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time:
Janice Hudson
We also pray for those who live on
Beaumont Park
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