News & Notices 8th March 2026
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St Mary's Monkseaton # 299 March 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.
Services: Third Sunday of Lent
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Evensong
Toast Church
Toast Church is our weekly children’s service. It runs after school on a Thursday. People are welcome to arrive anytime after 3.30pm for a drink and some toast as we gather after a busy school day. At 4pm we start our service of songs, prayers, story and an activity. Parents can stay if they wish or are welcome to drop off children and pick them up at 4.30pm. The service is designed for under 11’s but all are welcome.
Lent Reflections
Week 3 | St Mary’s Thurs 12th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 38 & Psalm 102 |
Week 4 | St Peter’s Thurs 19th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 51 |
Week 5 | St Paul’s Thurs 26th Mar 7.30pm | Psalm 130 & Psalm 143 |
Lent Course
Does God speak to us? Our lent course this year will be looking at this very subject. Join us on a Wednesday at 11.15am for food and discussion where we’ll be exploring the ways God has spoken to His people through the bible, and continues to speak to us. The course continues every Wednesday until 1st of April.
Anyone for Table Tennis
A reminder that there is a table tennis group at St John's Church that meets on Mondays 3.30pm to 5.30pm. All are welcome, even if you haven't played in years. It's a very friendly and welcoming group. Thank you, Jane Walker.
Children's Society
Please could box holders bring their boxes to the office for emptying during Lent. Alternatively, phone either us or the office to arrange for your box to be collected. Many thanks for your continued support - it is so valuable. Sue and Rick Channing.
Eco Tip of the Week
What we do with our money matters. If our bank accounts, savings, pensions or investments are funding companies accelerating climate changes, consider looking into ethical alternatives. Suggestions below on the poster, how to support green initiatives and a link to check out the banks.
Godly Play Course
The Godly Play Core Training Course is taking place from 22 - 24 October 2026 at St Gabriel’s Parish Centre, 2 St Gabriel’s Avenue Heaton, Newcastle NE6 5QN. This immersive three-day accredited course, led by experienced trainers from the College of Trainers of Godly Play UK, is your opportunity to engage with the Godly Play approach in a dynamic and hands-on way.
This is a three-day, non- residential training in Newcastle. The cost includes refreshments (but not lunches) each day. Early Bird Rate: £315 (Available until 22nd July 2026) Full Course Fee: £335 (After 22nd July 2026). Bursaries available for those requiring financial support.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a life-changing learning
experience! Book your place now! You can book at admin@godlyplay.uk or online at
Saturday 7th March
5pm Marianum
Sunday 8th March: The Third Sunday of Lent
8am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
4pm Evensong
Monday 9th March
9am Morning Prayer
9.30am Toddlers
Tuesday 10th March
9am Morning Prayer
10am Craft Group
7.30pm Church in the Kittiwake
Wednesday 11th March
9am Morning Prayer
10.30am Holy Communion (followed by Lent Course with lunch)
5.30pm Young Notes
6pm Choir
Thursday 12th March
9am Morning Prayer
From 3.30pm for 4pm Start Toast Church
7.30pm Lent Reflections at St Mary’s Church
Saturday 14th March
5pm Marianum
Sunday 15th March: The Fourth Sunday of Lent / Mothering Sunday
8am Holy Communion
10am Service of the Word
Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for:
Jill, Martin Cooper, Monique Hughes, John Hughes, Jennifer Stephenson, Janet Minto, Don Bulmer, Ian Davies, Colleen and Stephen, Stuart Colter, Jill Horn, Marion Howel, David Howel
Rest in Peace
Dudley Light
Those whose anniversaries of death fall at this time
Letitia Grace Johnson, Leonard Edward Morris, Edith Clark, Bill Reay, Bill Logan, Stephen John Pettitt, Sally Needham
We also pray for
Kew Gardens
Preparing for their wedding
Daniel Young and Rebecca Houwourth
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