News & Notices 18th October 2026
St Mary's Monkseaton #327 October 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 have missed a service, or can't make this Sunday, you can catch up anytime, online.
Sunday 18th October: Healing Service
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
Older Wiser Living Spiritually (OWLS)
The next meeting of OWLS will be on Monday 19th October, at 12 noon. As it will be the first meeting led by the ministry team we will be discussing OWLS, what it means to you, what you like to do in the meetings (and what you don't).
Mothers' Union
Just a reminder that the next Mother's Union meeting will be held in Church on Tuesday 20th October from 12noon to 2.30pm. for further information, please speak to Gillian Macdonald.
Eco Church
St. Mary's quarterly community Repair Cafe is happening next weekend, Saturday 24th October. Any donations of cakes, biscuits etc, gratefully received. Furniture movers also needed for the Friday, setting up. All offers of help greatly appreciated. Please contact me; many thanks, Marion.
Eco Tip of the Week
Be aware of your carbon footprint and how to reduce it. To calculate the carbon footprint, we must multiply our activity data by its specific emissions factor. The total footprint is the sum of emissions across four primary categories; housing, transportation, food and personal consumption. Thankfully, there is help available, in the form of carbon calculator tools. Two links below, both relevant to the UK. Maybe give both a try.
The WWF Calculator is very easy to use and informative. A good starting point if you have never looked at your carbon footprint before. The Open University Calculator is also very easy to use, and looks more in-depth in a greater number of areas.
All Souls’ Service - 1 November
On Sunday 1st November at 4pm we will hold our annual All Souls’ Service. At this service of worship and prayer we will be holding before God the names of those who have died over the last few years.
We will need volunteers to help prepare and serve refreshments. If you can assist, please speak to Nigel or the Office.
White Ribbon Service
St Mary's 100 Club Update
Thank you to the 52 who have joined this year's 100 Club. Can I tempt another 48...?
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 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
07989 973 352 (mob)
Christmas Fair
Planning for St Mary's Christmas Fair is now underway and we are looking for prizes and volunteers for our stalls (tombola, raffle, bric a brac) and with serving refreshments. If anyone can donate prizes or your time on the day, please contact Andrew Potter andrewpotter@hotmail.com
Saturday 17th October
5pm Marianum
Sunday 18th October: Healing Service
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
Monday 19th October
9.30am Toddlers
12noon OWLS
Tuesday 20th October
9am Morning Prayer
10am Craft Group
12noon Mother's Union
7.30pm Church at the Kittiwake
Wednesday 21st October
9am Morning Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion
11.15am Bible Lyte
5.30pm Young Notes
6pm Choir
Thursday 22nd October
9am Morning Prayer
3.30pm Toast Church
Saturday 24th October
10am Repair Café
5pm Marianum
Sunday 25th October: Trinity 21
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
Prayers
A note from Sue Johnson...
My sincere thanks for all your prayers, cards and visits etc. I have been overwhelmed by it and it was much appreciated. You are wonderful . Thank you also for your prayers and concern for Pete who is now awaiting news of further treatment. We feel truly blessed. Sue Johnson
Your prayers are requested for
Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, John Hughes, Don Bulmer, Colleen, Pete Johnson, David Howel, Tony Miller, Michael, Eileen Noble
Rest in peace
John Smith
For those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Ronald Ernest Hudson, Mary Reay, Lilian Hart, John Wilson Young
We also pray for
Longridge Drive
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