News & Notices 18th May 2025

St Mary's Monkseaton # 262 May 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.

Readings

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.

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Services: Easter 5

• 8.00am Holy Communion

• 10.00am Holy Communion

• 2.30pm Big Play Out

• 4.00pm Family@4

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Eco Tip for the Week

Be aware where your money is being used. In today’s society, our choice of bank can have a direct impact on where our money is invested and how it is used. Ethical banking gives us a way to make a positive difference in the world, with consideration given to climate change, human rights, and fair trade. Ethical banks invest in companies and projects that promote social and environmental good, such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and community development. They exclude investment in industries that have a negative impact on the planet and people.

If you would like some information on the least and most sustainable banks in the UK, check out the link below.

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Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

This year, from Ascension Day to Pentecost, we will be using the 2025 Thy Kingdom Come Novena on the Lord's Prayer as a focus for our worship.

On Saturday 31st May we will combine with Whitley Lodge Baptists in a Walk of Prayer, starting at Whitley Lodge at 10.30am.

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Alpha Course

Our Alpha Course is now underway, but all are still welcome to join us for the opportunity to explore some of the 'Big Questions' about life and faith.

Thursday evenings at 7.00pm in St Mary's Monkseaton. Each session will end with a light meal and refreshments.

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A Big Thank You

A big thank you from the Diocese, and from St Mary's, to all who contributed to us exceeding the expected Parish Share for 2024.

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Christian Aid Fundraising Event. Saturday 17th May 11am – 2pm.

This year Christian Aid are raising funds for the indigenous farming communities in Guatemala. They are being ravaged by the climate crisis and need specialist training on water conservation, fertilisers, and resilient crops, which will go towards helping their whole community.

At the St. Mary’s fundraiser, we will have our traditional soup lunch, quiz and baked goods stall, with the addition of a plant stall and an ‘Outdoors’ themed stall (garden, camping, sports equipment, outdoor toys, outdoor clothing etc.)

Donations for the Baked Goods, Plants and Outdoors stalls are still needed and will be gratefully received for Saturday’s fundraiser.

We hope to see you there for some lunch, retail therapy and fellowship.

Monetary donations to Christian Aid, both cash and cards, can be made on the day, or at any time by visiting our fundraising page.

Donate Here

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Mothers' Union

Mothers' Union will meet in church at 2.30pm on Tuesday 20th May.

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Eastbourne House Holy Communion

This month's Holy Communion at Eastbourne House will be held at 11.00am on Tuesday 20th May. This will be an extra-special occasion as it will be followed by a celebration of Shirley Teasdale's birthday. All are welcome.

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Church Windows Update

We’ve had a good start to fund raising for the new windows. A big thank you to those who have donated so far.

Our first grant application is in progress.

In the meantime, if you do feel you can contribute, then the details below tell you how, or feel free to speak to one of the staff, wardens or David Tompkins.

Planning is underway for a spectacular fundraising concert to be given by our choir. Watch this space for more information.

Windows Project

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

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Saturday 17th May

11.00am: Christian Aid Fundraising Event

5.00pm: Marianum

Sunday 18th May: Easter 4

8.00am: Holy Communion

10.00am: Sung Eucharist

2.30pm: Big Play Out

4.00pm: Family@4

Monday 19th May

9.00am: Morning Prayer

9.30am: Toddlers

Tuesday 20th May

9.00am: Morning Prayer

10.00am: Craft Group

2.30pm: Mothers' Union

7.30pm: Church in the Kittiwake

Wednesday 21st May

9.00am: Morning Prayer

10.30am: Holy Communion

7.30pm: PCC Meeting

Thursday 22nd May

9.00am: Morning Prayer

9.30am: Pop In Café

7.00pm: Alpha Course

Friday 23rd May

Saturday 24th May

5.00pm: Marianum

Sunday 25th May - Easter 6

8.00am: Holy Communion

10.00am: Holy Communion

4.00pm: Café Church

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Prayers

Your Prayers are requested for:

Martin Cooper, John Hughes, Suzanne, Jennifer Stephenson, Jill, Graham Cooper, Janet Minto, Johan Gordon and family, Don and Helen Bulmer.

Recently deceased:

Marion Farmer

Norman John Torrance

Holly Gordon

Remembering also those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time:

John Russell

Elsie Kathleen Shane

Eric Hastie Peel

Pamela Mary Fletcher

Jean Goudie

Baptism

We pray for Edward Chrisp as his parents and God parents prepare for his baptism.

We also pray for

All young people taking public examinations at this time in our parish