News & Notices 4th October 2026
St Mary's Monkseaton #325 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 4th October: Harvest
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Escape
Harvest Festival
Our Harvest Festival services will be held on Sunday 4th October to give thanks to God for his provision and to help people in need. All are welcome to join us. We will be collecting goods in support of two charities - Changing Lives which helps all those affected by domestic abuse in North Tyneside and The Bay Foodbank who provide emergency parcels to those experiencing crisis in North Tyneside.
Changing Lives are always in need of toiletries and baby wipes for the families who come to them for safe haven. Please see their webpage here for more information.
More details on items the The Bay Foodbank would appreciate can be found on their webpage here.
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).
Please sign up using the sheet in the foyer so we know the numbers for the food. If you can't get to church but are planning on coming please text me on 07904 639181 and I will add you to the list.
The cost is £6.50 payable on the day (cash or card).
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 with reading the names, and serving refreshments. If you can assist, please speak to Nigel, Claire or the Office.
St Mary's 100 Club 2026/27
The year rolls on and it is time once more to restart the 100 Club in October. Last year we raised just over £700 for church funds. Thank you to everyone who participated. It does help and is appreciated. Thanks too to Dorothy Clarke and Liz Hayes for making the monthly draw during Parish breakfast.
St Mary’s will be delighted if you will join or re join the scheme. 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)
Eco Tip of the Week
Our services have been focusing on Creation and our need to care for it. Suggestions have included writing to our MP or the Prime Minister. On Harvest Sunday you'll be given a sheet of suggestions for action, some easy, some more challenging, a few controversial! There's also a range of tips on the Eco Table in church. Do consider what you can do to help Care for Creation.
The sheet is also available here.
Christmas Fair
Planning for St Mary's Christmas Fair is now underway! If anyone who would like a table, please contact Andrew Potter andrewpotter@hotmail.com
Community Music Whickham and Swalwell
Saturday 3rd October
3pm Pet Service
5pm Marianum
Sunday 4th October: Harvest
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Escape
Monday 5th October
9.30am Toddlers
Tuesday 6th October
9am Morning Prayer
10am Craft Group
7.30pm Church at the Kittiwake
Wednesday 7th October
9am Morning Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion
11.15am Bible Lyte
5.30pm Young Notes
6pm Choir
Thursday 8th October
9am Morning Prayer
2pm Memory Café at Whitley Bay Golf Club
3.30pm Toast Church
7.30pm Bible Study at Ron's House
Saturday 10th October
5pm Marianum
Sunday 11th October: Trinity 19
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, Colleen, Pete Johnson, David Howel, Tony Miller, Michael, Sue Johnson, Ian Harman
For those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Janice Hudson
We also pray for
Monkridge
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