We hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. This week we are celebrating two events in the Church calendar: The Epiphany and The Baptism of Christ.
Find out more about our upcoming Services here, or if you can't make it in person, join us online via our YouTube Channel
The Epiphany
Join us Thursday 6th January at 7.30pm as we celebrate the arrival of the wise men at The Epiphany.
Hymns: 552, 49, 152
Eucharist setting: David Thorne, "Mass of St Thomas"
The Baptism of Christ
This Sunday we continue celebrating God's revelation through Jesus, and as we remember the Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan we give thanks for our own baptism.
Hymns: 85, 150, sheet
Eucharist setting: David Thorne, "Mass of St Thomas"
Next Bishop of Newcastle survey
We are invited to help in the process of finding the next Bishop of Newcastle, following Bishop Christine’s retirement in November. If you would like to contribute to the process, please complete the survey below to tell the Diocese about the qualities and skills you expect to find in the next Bishop. The survey closes at midnight, Friday 14 January 2022.
A public meeting via Zoom will be held on Wednesday 19th January at 7pm to hear views from across the Diocese. To attend, register here
Alternatively please speak to Nicola about this. She sits on the Vacancy-in-See committee which oversees the appointment process.
Funeral Services at St Mary's
The following funerals are taking place at St Mary's to which all are welcome.
Anne Otter RIP
Thursday 13th January 11.45am
Audrey Beckham RIP
Monday 17th January 2.45pm
Heather Rivers RIP
Friday 21st January 1pm
Richard Stokes RIP
Tuesday 25th January 1.45pm
Some of these services are also being live streamed, so if you cant attend in person you may be able to watch online here
Thank you
Huge thanks from the clergy and readers for our very generous Christmas gifts. They were very much appreciated.
Clare, Eileen, Ben, Nicola, Margaret, Eric and Peter.
Godly Play
We will resume on Sunday 9th January 2022 in our 10am services.
Toddler Group
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 10th January 2022 9.30am.
100 Club
Congratulations to all the January winners from our 100 club:
£50 Hazel Howliston
£30 David Tompkins
£20 Edith Smeatham
Diary
Thursday 6th January
The Epiphany
7.30pm Choral Eucharist
Sunday 9th January
The Baptism of Christ
8am Holy Communion
10am Choral Eucharist
Monday 10th January
9am Morning Prayer
9.30am Toddler Group
Tuesday 11th January
9am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 12th January
Aelred of Hexham
9am Morning Prayer
10:30am Holy Communion
Thursday 13th January
Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers
9am Morning Prayer
11.45am Funeral of Anne Otter
Saturday 15th January
5.30-6.30pm Young Notes
Sunday 16th January
2nd Sunday of Epiphany
8am Holy Communion
10am Choral Eucharist
For Your Prayers
Your Prayers are requested for
Lucinda and children
Rhona and Douglas Lawrie
Martin Cooper
Alison Young
Ron House
Maggie Hollis
Daniel
Rest in Peace
Anne Otter
Stuart Hall
Michael Clifford
Audrey Beckham
Heather Rivers
Richard Stokes
Margaret Adams
Pat Baker
Georgina Grand
Don’t forget, you can add someone to the prayer list by emailing or phoning as usual, but you need to get their permission before adding them to the sick list.
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