News & Notices 3rd May 2026
- Apr 30
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St Mary's Monkseaton #307 May 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 missed last week's service, or can't make this Sunday, you can catch up online.
Sunday 3rd May: Fifth Sunday of Easter
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Escape
Hot Chocolate Haven
As we are coming up to exam season, we recognise this can be a tough time for those taking exams. We are therefore opening the Church up for any young people who are currently sitting school exams as a space to 'decompress and relax' with a drink (such as hot chocolate), and a chance to chat about anything but exams! This will be open 4-5pm Monday to Thursday, starting on Monday 27 April, and running until Thursday 28 May. No need to book, no charge, just drop in and relax.
Eco Tip of the Week
May 3rd
When you vote, do you take note of the candidates’ policies on the Environment? You can use this site:
https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/ to see who’s ‘on offer’. This isn’t the only important issue, of course, but worth a look. And when they’re elected, consider writing about environmental issues to your MP at
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/ or your local councillors at https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/ .
Repair Café
Windows update
We finally have a provisional date for the replacement of the ground floor windows (including the circular ones at the east end).
Work will commence - we are told - on June 29th. There is a possibility of it being brought forward a week.
We will soon be starting to plan how to keep church functioning, as it were, during the week. Weekends (and therefore the main services) shouldn’t be affected.
Watch this space for more updates when we have them.
OWLS
Our next meeting on Friday 8th May is fast approaching so please sign up by Sunday 3rd May if you plan to attend.
The speaker at the meeting is Emma Casey who will be talking about her research and book; The Return of the Housewife. We look forward to seeing you on the 8th May. If you are new to St Mary’s and would like to give OWLS a try, we gather together in church at 12noon for a sandwich and cake lunch and you will be most welcome.
If you would like to more information see me in church on a Sunday, message, or call me on 07808 078894.
Beryl Austoni
Older. Wiser. Living. Spiritually
Gardens
Can you spare an hour to help with the gardens? We will be doing some work on Monday 4th May from 10am. Our team is getting smaller which puts pressure on us….and we’re feeling the strain! You can do as much or as little as you want. We are grateful for any help you can give.
Please let me know if you need me to bring extra tools. Gloves are advisable. (I can provide those too!)
Thank you
Cheryl
Office
The Office is currently closed. If you need anything urgently during this time then please contact your Church Wardens, John or Liz (wardens@stmarysmonkseaton.org.uk), or speak to Nigel or Claire. I'll be back after the Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th May. Victoria.
Parish Breakfast
The new rota is ready and will either be handed to you or in your pigeon hole.
Saturday 2nd May
5pm Marianum
Sunday 3rd May: Fifth Sunday of Easter
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Escape
Monday 4th May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 5th May
9am Morning Prayer at St. Mary's Island
10am Craft Group
4pm Hot Chocolate Haven
7pm Church at the Kittiwake
Wednesday 6th May
9am Morning Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion
4pm Hot Chocolate Haven
5.30pm Young Notes
6pm Choir Practice
Thursday 7th May
All Day Local Election Polling Station in Church Hall
9am Morning Prayer
3.30pm Toast Church (Service from 4pm)
4pm Hot Chocolate Haven
7.30pm Bible Study at Ron's House
Saturday 9th May
5pm Marianum
Sunday 10th May: Sixth Sunday of Easter
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Evensong
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for
Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, John Hughes, Don Bulmer, Ian Davies, Colleen and Stephen, Jill Horn, Mark, Pete Johnson, Maureen Stobart. Peter Dunlop
Rest In Peace
Betty Wood and Jane Metcalfe
Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Alan Greening, William Dorey
Those preparing for Baptism
Beth Gladwin
We also pray for
Nevis Court
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