News & Notices 25th May 2025
- St Mary's Parish Office
- May 22
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St Mary's Monkseaton # 263 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.
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 6
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Holy Communion
4.00pm: Café Church
Eco Tip for the Week
Be aware of microplastics. The microplastics from plastic washing up sponges are so small they pass through the wastewater treatment plants and head into our rivers, lakes and eventually the ocean. They have a negative impact on aquatic life, humans and can accumulate in food chains. If they are disposed of in landfill, they take hundreds of years to decompose and leach harmful substances into the soil and water.
Here at St. Mary’s, we have changed over to using eco sponges. Sometimes ignored but fighting for its place at the kitchen sink.
If you would like to try an eco-sponge at home, there will some on the eco table this Sunday. Sorry, not free, but only to cover the cost.
Marion. (Eco rep)
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.
PCC Meeting 21st May 2025
The PCC met for the first time to discuss business of the parish since the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. There were some big decisions made including:
a. Approval of the reviewed Safeguarding Policy and procedure for responding to a concern.
b. Approval of purchase and fitting of a projector and mobile screen screen in church to enhance engagement with worship and a new live stream camera. This will be using the proceeds of the Autumn Fair 2024 as promised last year.
c. The choir being repositioned where the organ console currently is, following congregation comments that they appreciated the openness of the chancel on Easter Sunday and the choir being in the congregation. This will be a 3 month trial.
d. A review of finance including a reduction in occasional hall hire fee to £25 per hour for the first 2 hours and £20 per hour for subsequent hours. Also a recognition that with improvements to church including the windows, projector and renewal of the west end roof the reserves are significantly reduced. The PCC expressed its gratitude for the generosity of the congregation in giving for the running costs of the church and also the donations made so far for the windows. The link below provides more information on the financial situation.
e. An Eco action plan put together by Marion Oakes was approved and the PCC took a decision to work towards achieving the green highlighted areas. Please see the attached link, where you can download the report.
f. The PCC decided that the memorial garden should feature a rose garden where people can dedicate a rose to a loved one. The design is to be created to fit in with the existing plots and to mark that the garden to the north west of the church is a place of peace and reflection.
g. Standing Committee members for this year are clergy, the wardens, the treasurer and 2 trustees from the PCC, Kate Stobart and Jane Walker.
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
A reminder of what we are aiming for and why do we need to move towards sustainable living?
Sustainable living means making choices today that will positively impact the planet tomorrow and will ensure the long-term viability of our planet and its resources. It means aiming to minimise any damage we might do to the environment by being responsible with what we use throughout our lifetime. This includes making choices that keep waste and pollution low and preserve biodiversity. By preserving natural habitats and ecosystems, using resources efficiently and making lifestyle changes, this will help future generations meet their own needs and ensure we all have a better future. In simple terms, Caring for Creation.
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.
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 24th May
5.00pm: Marianum (in hall)
7.30pm: Tynemouth Choral Society Concert
Sunday 25th May: Easter 6
8.00am: Holy Communion
10.00am: Sung Eucharist
4.00pm: Café Church
Monday 26th May - Bank Holiday
Tuesday 27th May
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.00am: Craft Group
7.30pm: Church in the Kittiwake
Wednesday 28th May
9.00am: Morning Prayer
10.30am: Holy Communion
Thursday 29th May - Ascension
9.00am: Morning Prayer
9.30am: Pop In Café
7.30pm: Sung Eucharist
Friday 30th May
Saturday 31st May
5.00pm: Marianum
Sunday 1st June - Easter 7
8.00am: Holy Communion
10.00am: Holy Communion
4.00pm: Escape
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:
Norman John Torrance
Holly Gordon
Remembering also those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time:
Roy Winter
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
Claremont Gardens
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