St Mary's Monkseaton # 249. February2025
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.
Find out more about our upcoming Services here.
If you missed last week's service, or can't make this Sunday, you can catch up online.
Holy Communion: 3rd before Lent
8am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
4.00pm Family @ Four
6.30pm St Mary's Youth Group
Church Window Replacement
We are currently in the process of a new project; replacing the windows in the church. This is for 3 key reasons:
The windows are in need of repair (They are nearly 100 years old)
To improve the security of the building
Most importantly: To improve the churches ability to retain heat and reduce our carbon footprint.
I must emphasise:
THIS DOES NOT INCLUD THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IN THE SANCTUARY.
For more information click the link below which will take you to our webpage. David Tompkins will be explaining more at our services on a future date.
2025 All New Electoral Roll!
Every six years each parish is required to prepare a new electoral roll. This year there will be no automatic update to the roll. Everyone wishing to be on the Electoral Roll must fill in an application form by the 21st of March 2025.
A notice has been displayed on the board by the entrance and on the notice board outside with the details of the process. Forms are available from the table by the notice board or from the office.
Who can be on the electoral roll?
To be on the electoral roll a person needs to have been baptised, be at least 16 years old and either:
· a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it and resident in the parish.
· a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it, not resident in the parish, but habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.
· a member in good standing of a Church not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and also a member of the Church of England and habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.
It is important that the electoral roll properly reflects the membership of the church. It is the best way to have your say on the governance of St Mary's and allows you to vote on representatives at the APCM. Please fill in a form and put it in the box. If you know someone who needs a form but they can't get here before the deadline please either take one or let Nigel, Claire or Liz Hayesknow and we will make sure one is sent out. Thank you.
Our New Congregation: 'Marianum'
On Saturdays at 1700 we have started a new congregation. The service includes contemporary music, prayer, preaching and food. We are exploring what makes church ‘church’. So far we’ve looked at community and accepting God’s love. In the coming weeks we’ll cover worship, confession, forgiveness and sharing the Gospel please pray for us as we continue to find new ways to build up the ‘Body of Christ’.
100 club
February winners:
£50 Tom Furness
£30 Marjorie Logan
£29 Molly Pole
If you're interested in finding out more about the 100 Club the information is by the notice board or speak to Roger, Nigel or Claire
Sue Johnson's daughter is holding a Beetle Drive in support of MIND
Ticket are £10 and include party buffet and drinks or £5 beetle drive only.
Please RSVP to Rachel: 07870481057 or email rachel.johnson17@icloud.com
You can also get more information from Sue on 07817001492
Thank you for all your support!
Journey through the bible
It's not too late to join!
Would you like to know your bible better? Claire is offering a story based look at the bible. It's a 12 week course exploring six old testament and six new testament stories to give an overview of the journey of the people of God. We will hear the stories, there will be a short time for discussion and questions and then lunch. Next Meeting is Wednesday 19th February
Saturday 15th February
5.00pm: Marianum
Sunday 16th February: 3rd Sunday before Lent
8am: Holy Communion
10am:Holy Communion
4pm: Family@Four
6.30pm: St Mary's Youth Group
Monday 17th February
9.00am: Morning Prayer
9.30am Toddlers
4.30pm: Evening Prayer
Tuesday 18th February
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.00: Craft Group
4.30pm: Evening Prayer
7.30pm: Church in the Kittiwake
Wednesday 19th February
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.30am: Holy Communion
12.00 midday: Introduction to the bible
4.30pm: Evening Prayer
6pm: Choir
Thursday 20th February
9.00am: Morning Prayer
9.30-11am: Pop in Cafe
4.30pm: Evening Prayer
7.30pm: Bible Group (Ron's House, contact Nigel or Claire for details)
Friday 21st February
Office closed.
Funeral Ruth Wolf 10.45 in church
Saturday 22nd February
10.00am Parish Walk
5pm: Marianum
Sunday 23rd February: Second Sunday before Lent
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Holy Communion
4.00pm: Cafe Church
6.30pm: St Mary's Youth Group
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for:
Sophie, Martin Cooper, John Hughes, Suzanne, Iris Allan, Jennifer Stephenson, Ron Noble and Jill.
Rest in Peace
Ruth Wolf
Remembering also those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time:
John Cure and Vera Winter
We also pray for all residents of Brierdene Road
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