News & Notices 1st June 2025
- St Mary's Parish Office
- May 29
- 4 min read
St Mary's Monkseaton # 264 June 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.
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.
Services: Easter 7
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
4.00pm: Escape
Eco Tip for the Week
Moving away from harmful, chemical cleaning products in the home, and in the church, can reduce our carbon footprint and create a healthier environment. Biodegradable products decompose into harmless substances which are not toxic to humans and wildlife. They don’t reduce indoor air quality or pollute water bodies and soil. Cleaning products (for ourselves, homes, and communal spaces) made from natural ingredients reduce the risks of respiratory issues, skin irritation and other health problems associated with chemical exposure. If shop bought biodegradable products seem a bit pricey, good old white vinegar, bicarb and lemon juice have been making a comeback.
Click the button for further information (link to an external website)
Thy Kingdom Come
Alpha Course
Kneelers and Table Tennis Table
We are in the process of 'downsizing' the contents of the church and have the following items left. If you are interested or would like to reclaim, please contact Mike in the office by 6th June.
In the gathering space: Long kneelers from the lady chapel before re-ordering, Mothers Union Kneelers (All dedicated by individuals, names are on the back of the kneelers).
On the stage: table tennis table.
Parish Office
At the meeting last week, the PCC approved the extension of Mike Green's temporary contract as Parish Administrator until January 2026. Normal office opening hours will be Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am to midday.
OWLS Meeting Friday 13 June
Hello all OWLS, please remember to sign up for our June meeting on Friday 13th at 12noon as usual.
We will be finalising arrangements for our outing on FRIDAY 11th JULY, for those of you who weren’t at the Meeting in May the details are in the notice below.
The coach is now half full so if you want to go you need to sign up quickly.
I will not be in church on Sunday 1st June as I’m away so send me a message if you can’t get to church before the 8th June.
I hope to see you all on13th for our meeting.
Beryl Austoni
Tel 07808 078894
Older, Wiser, Living Spiritually
OWLS Annual Outing Friday 11th July
To Hexham Abbey for a Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea
If you would like to join us for this day out we will leave the church carpark by coach at 10.30am and return by 4.30pm.
The cost is £38 for coach, a guided tour of the Abbey and afternoon tea.
Even if you are not a regular member of OWLS you are most welcome to join us but places are limited so please sign up.
Contact me if you have any questions either in church or call or email me. Details below.
Beryl Austoni
Tel. 07808 078894
Email berylaustoni@gmail.com
Older, Wiser, Living Spiritually
Eco Church - Cycle Ride
The proposed cycle ride along the new cycle track from Whitley Bay to Tynemouth, (mentioned earlier this year) to support National Bike Day on 3rd June, will not be going ahead. Unfortunately, the route isn’t complete yet.
Events at Neighbouring Churches
Church Windows Update
The funding thermometer has jumped up nicely following some more very generous donations.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far.
The figure does include an estimate of Gift Aid, despite what it says on the poster.
We continue to struggle to find potential grants, although we have one application in place.
The Monkseaton Morris Dancers celebrate their 75th anniversary this year and we’re hoping to help them celebrate this with a joint Ceilidh. We have a provisional date of Friday 26th September, so pop it in your diary.
Plus, our choir will be holding a concert on Saturday 26th July. Ticket information will be available very soon!
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
Saturday 31st May
10.30am: Walk of Prayer, starting at Whitley Lodge
5.00pm: Marianum
Sunday 1st June: Easter 7
8.00am: Holy Communion
10.00am: Sung Eucharist
4.00pm: Escape
Monday 2nd June
9.00am: Morning Prayer
9.30am: Toddlers
Tuesday 3rd June
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.00am: Craft Group
7.30pm: Church in the Kittiwake
Wednesday 4th June
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.30am: Holy Communion
Thursday 5th June
9.00am: Morning Prayer
9.30am: Pop In Café
7.00pm: Alpha Course
7.30pm: Bible study
Friday 6th June
Saturday 7th June
5.00pm: Marianum
Sunday 8th June - Pentecost
8.00am: Holy Communion
10.00am: Holy Communion
4.00pm: Choral Evensong
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, and Sheila Young.
Remembering also those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time:
Roy Winter
We also pray for
All who visit Waves Swimming Pool
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