News & Notices 1st February 2026

St Mary's Monkseaton # 294 February 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.

Readings

If you missed last week's service, or can't make this Sunday, you can catch up online.

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Services: Presentation of Christ

• 8am Holy Communion

• 10am Holy Communion

• 4pm Escape

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Men's Breakfast

Following the white ribbon service in November 2025, a decision was taken to raise awareness of domestic abuse in our Parish. The first step of this is to hold a Men's Breakfast on Saturday 7th February at 10am at St Mary's. This is for all men who would like to know more about domestic abuse and what to do if you become aware of an abusive situation. Bacon sandwiches will be provided. Please sign up at the back of Church. Any questions, please talk to Nigel or Claire.

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Prayer Service for Christian Unity

The Prayer Service for Christian Unity is on Sunday 8th February at 6pm.  Churches Together are leading the service at Whitley Bay Baptist Church.

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Shrove Tuesday Afternoon Holiday Club

Shrove Tuesday (17th February) is in the school holidays this year so we are offering an afternoon holiday club to children 11 and under before the usual Pancake Party. It runs from 1pm until 4pm, when we open the doors and invite everyone to eat pancakes!

In order to provide this for 40 children we still need some help. If you are available to join the team to provide support (especially if you already have a church DBS certificate) please speak to Claire or Nigel.

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Toast Church

Toast Church is our weekly children’s service. It runs after school on a Thursday. People are welcome to arrive anytime after 3.30pm for a drink and some toast as we gather after a busy school day. At 4pm we start our service of songs, prayers, story and an activity. Parents can stay if they wish or are welcome to drop off children and pick them up at 4.30pm. The service is designed for under 11’s but all are welcome.

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World Day of Prayer

Please see below for information about the upcoming World Day of Prayer service:

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Prayer List

If you have requested someone to be added to our prayer list, could we ask you to provide any update to Nigel, Claire or the Office. Many thanks.

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Eco Tip of the Week

Take climate actions in Lent: Lent starts next month, when we try to deepen our relationship with God, through Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. It is an opportunity over 40 days to intensify our care of God's Creation and take positive climate action. This can be achieved by embracing a 'carbon fast', to reduce emissions through daily lifestyle changes. Key actions include adopting a plant based diet, reducing car travel, lowering home energy use, using less by buying second hand or repairing items, refill and reuse to use less packaging, boycott fast fashion, mend, repurpose and even skip buying any new cloths. Positive actions are, to connect with nature and reflect and pray on creation care and environmental justice.

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Saturday 31st January

5pm Marianum

Sunday 1st February: Presentation of Christ

8am Holy Communion

10am Sung Holy Communion

4pm Escape

Monday 2nd February

9.30am Toddlers

Tuesday 3rd February

9am Morning Prayer

10am Craft Group

7.30pm Church in the Kittiwake

Wednesday 4th February

9am Morning Prayer

10.30am Holy Communion

5.30pm Young Notes

6pm Choir

Thursday 5th February

9am Morning Prayer

From 3.30pm for 4pm Start Toast Church

7.30pm Bible Study (at Ron's House)

Saturday 7th February

10am Men's Breakfast

5pm Marianum

Sunday 8th February: Second Sunday before Lent

8am Holy Communion

10am Sung Holy Communion

4pm Evensong

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Prayers

Your Prayers are requested for:

Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, John Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, Janet Minto, Don Bulmer, Ian Davies, Colleen and Stephen, Sheila Jones, Stuart Colter, Jill Horn, Marion Howel, David Howel

Rest in Peace

Dot Elliot

Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time

Alan Chalton Wolf

Rev Clem White

We also pray for

Links Avenue