News & Notices 5th April 2026
- Apr 1
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St Mary's Monkseaton # 303 April 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 5th April: Easter Sunday
6.15am Sunrise service of Holy Communion followed by breakfast in church
10am Family Easter Celebration with Holy Communion
Holy Week
The choir will be leading a service of music and word on Good Friday, journeying from Gethsemane to Golgotha followed by a Walk of Witness from Whitley Lodge to St Paul's and ending with quiet reflection and meditation in church followed by an hours silence up to 3pm when we will hear the words 'It is finished'.
Day/Date | Time | Service |
Good Friday | 10am | Choir led service from Gethsemane to Golgotha |
11.15am | Walk of Witness from Whitley Lodge to St Pauls for worship | |
1pm | Service of reflection followed by silence until 3pm | |
Easter Sunday | 6.15am | Sunrise service of Holy Communion followed by breakfast in church |
10am | Family Easter Celebration with Holy Communion |
Flowers for Easter Sunday
We invite all members of the congregation to bring flowers to dress the cross on Easter morning.
OWLS
A message from Beryl. Our meeting on 10th April will not be in church, but do come along to the Rendezvous Café from 11am for morning coffee and chat, and maybe a gentle walk if the sun is shining! We always welcome new members so please come and join us during April. For more information just phone or text me on 07808 078894.
Toddlers
Toddler Group will be back on Monday 20 April. Wishing you a wonderful Easter break.
Water Heater
We have received a very generous donation and a new water heater has now been ordered.
Eco Tip of the Week
Take a Carbon Fast from social media. 70% of the global population uses social media, that uses vast amounts of energy to store, process and deliver the content. At this most Holy time of the year, consider disconnecting from social for the evenings, or for a full day, Good Friday or Easter Day. Use the time to strengthen our relationship with Creation, God and each other.
St Peter's Church Trip
The Women's Fellowship Group at St Peter's Church has arranged a day trip to Usher College in Durham on Monday 18th May. The cost for this trip is £35 per person, which includes bus travel and entry into the college. There are a few spare places on the trip and the Fellowship Group invites anyone from St Mary's to join them on the trip. If you are interested please contact Anne Smith on 07717947061.
Link Up @ St Andrew's URC
St Andrew’s URC (Monkseaton, NE25 8LU) are holding a free Youth Drop In every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3.30pm to 5pm. Hot chocolate, snacks, games and activities are available. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact Irene on 07350397770.
Saturday 4th April
5pm Marianum
Sunday 5th April: Easter Sunday
6.15am Sunrise service of Holy Communion followed by breakfast in church
10am Family Easter Celebration with Holy Communion
Tuesday 7th April
9am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 8th April
9am Morning Prayer
Thursday 9th April
9am Morning Prayer
Saturday 11th April
5pm Marianum
Sunday 12th April: Second Sunday of Easter
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Evening Prayer
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for
Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, John Hughes, Don Bulmer, Ian Davies, Colleen and Stephen, Jill Horn, Marion Howel, David Howel, Mark, Pete Johnson
Rest In Peace
Bev Stephenson, Ailsa Watson, Rae Crosland, Hilary Anne Marshall
Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Kathleen Henderson, David Bottrill, Desmond Percy Cedric Fletcher
We also pray for
Gorsedene Road
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