Newsletter
The North Shields Team Ministry
Sunday, 18th May 2025
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Christ Church St. Augustin’s
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
6.00 p.m. Evening Service (St. Augustin’s)
No evening service at Christ Church
The Revd Dorothy Robinson will preside at Christ Church and the Revd Dan McCarthy will preside at St. Augustin’s this morning.
If you are not confirmed you are welcome to receive a blessing at the altar rail.
NB Wafers should not be dipped into the chalice.
Gluten-free wafers are available – please let the duty churchwarden know (ideally before the service) if you require these.
Hymns at 10.00 a.m. at Christ Church and St Augustin’s:
A&M 667 I danced in the morning when the world was begun
A&M 217 The strife is o’er, the battle done
A&M 721 Love divine, all loves excelling
Singing Group / Choir
A&M 209 Love’s redeeming work is done
A&M 807 Thine for ever! God of love
Please remember in your prayers:
The Sick: Alan Brownlee, Sydney Connolly, Pauline Dodds, Heather Thompson, Adam Nicholson, Josh, Bryce Betteridge, Dave, Paul Preston, Helen Louch, Paula, Richard Walley
Recently Departed: Mildred Robson, Glynis Barrie, John Derry
Year’s Mind: Phyllis Rutterford, Thomas J. Heckels, John Forster Amis
** Porvoo Communion: Diocese of Guildford; Diocese of Viborg (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark)
** Anglican Communion: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East: Presiding Bishop: Hosam Naoum
** Link Dioceses of Botswana, Møre and Winchester
** Diocese of Newcastle: Hexham Deanery: All Hallows Church, Henshaw; Henshaw C of E First School
** Churches Together in North Shields: R.N.M.D.S.F. Fishermen’s Mission; Superintendent Peter Dade
Can you Knit / Crochet Fish for a 'Yarn bomb' event this year as part of North Shields 800? Organised by Churches Together in NS – Sue Kirsopp has patterns – please ask.
Please take this pew-sheet and the readings home for use during the week.
Mid-week Services and Open Church
Monday: 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Augustin’s
Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Christ Church
Wednesday: 11.00 a.m. Quiet Hour, St. Augustin’s
Friday: 9.30 a.m. Prayers, Christ Church
Sunday, 25th May: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
No evening services at Christ Church or St. Augustin’s
11th-17th May: Christian Aid Week – please return envelopes as soon as possible.
Today: ANNUAL MEETINGS
11.30 a.m. (approx.) District Church Council meetings at both churches.
5.00 p.m. Parochial Church Council meeting at St. Augustin’s
Tuesday, 20th May: 10.30 a.m. Funeral Service for Mildred Robson, Tynemouth Crematorium.
2.00 p.m. Mothers’ Union, Christ Church.
Friday, 23rd May: 6.00 p.m. “Gravity” £5 adults, £2.50 young people includes glass of wine or soft drink + nibbles. Come and listen to a talk on gravity -
it's a weighty subject but we'll take a light hearted look at it.
Wednesday, 28th May: 1.00 p.m. Craft and Chat, St. Augustin’s.
We are hoping to re-instate a rota for help at baptisms at Christ Church. If anyone wishes to help, or for more information, please speak to Chris Dougal.
Christ Church Restoration Fund
is a continuous, restricted, account and all contributions are gratefully received.
There is a demijohn at the back of church for donations, and jars for coins are also available.
Boiler repairs/renewals are being discussed and the organ has undergone £2,400 repair work.
Contact details: The Parish Office:
Christ Church Parish Centre, Preston Road,
North Shields, NE29 0LW.
Tel: (0191) 258 6653
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries about Baptisms, Weddings etc: please phone or email as above.
Sunday, 18th May 2025
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Christ Church St. Augustin’s
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
6.00 p.m. Evening Service (St. Augustin’s)
No evening service at Christ Church
The Revd Dorothy Robinson will preside at Christ Church and the Revd Dan McCarthy will preside at St. Augustin’s this morning.
If you are not confirmed you are welcome to receive a blessing at the altar rail.
NB Wafers should not be dipped into the chalice.
Gluten-free wafers are available – please let the duty churchwarden know (ideally before the service) if you require these.
Hymns at 10.00 a.m. at Christ Church and St Augustin’s:
A&M 667 I danced in the morning when the world was begun
A&M 217 The strife is o’er, the battle done
A&M 721 Love divine, all loves excelling
Singing Group / Choir
A&M 209 Love’s redeeming work is done
A&M 807 Thine for ever! God of love
Please remember in your prayers:
The Sick: Alan Brownlee, Sydney Connolly, Pauline Dodds, Heather Thompson, Adam Nicholson, Josh, Bryce Betteridge, Dave, Paul Preston, Helen Louch, Paula, Richard Walley
Recently Departed: Mildred Robson, Glynis Barrie, John Derry
Year’s Mind: Phyllis Rutterford, Thomas J. Heckels, John Forster Amis
** Porvoo Communion: Diocese of Guildford; Diocese of Viborg (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark)
** Anglican Communion: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East: Presiding Bishop: Hosam Naoum
** Link Dioceses of Botswana, Møre and Winchester
** Diocese of Newcastle: Hexham Deanery: All Hallows Church, Henshaw; Henshaw C of E First School
** Churches Together in North Shields: R.N.M.D.S.F. Fishermen’s Mission; Superintendent Peter Dade
Can you Knit / Crochet Fish for a 'Yarn bomb' event this year as part of North Shields 800? Organised by Churches Together in NS – Sue Kirsopp has patterns – please ask.
Please take this pew-sheet and the readings home for use during the week.
Mid-week Services and Open Church
Monday: 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Augustin’s
Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Christ Church
Wednesday: 11.00 a.m. Quiet Hour, St. Augustin’s
Friday: 9.30 a.m. Prayers, Christ Church
Sunday, 25th May: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Christ Church)
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (St. Augustin’s)
No evening services at Christ Church or St. Augustin’s
11th-17th May: Christian Aid Week – please return envelopes as soon as possible.
Today: ANNUAL MEETINGS
11.30 a.m. (approx.) District Church Council meetings at both churches.
5.00 p.m. Parochial Church Council meeting at St. Augustin’s
Tuesday, 20th May: 10.30 a.m. Funeral Service for Mildred Robson, Tynemouth Crematorium.
2.00 p.m. Mothers’ Union, Christ Church.
Friday, 23rd May: 6.00 p.m. “Gravity” £5 adults, £2.50 young people includes glass of wine or soft drink + nibbles. Come and listen to a talk on gravity -
it's a weighty subject but we'll take a light hearted look at it.
Wednesday, 28th May: 1.00 p.m. Craft and Chat, St. Augustin’s.
We are hoping to re-instate a rota for help at baptisms at Christ Church. If anyone wishes to help, or for more information, please speak to Chris Dougal.
Christ Church Restoration Fund
is a continuous, restricted, account and all contributions are gratefully received.
There is a demijohn at the back of church for donations, and jars for coins are also available.
Boiler repairs/renewals are being discussed and the organ has undergone £2,400 repair work.
Contact details: The Parish Office:
Christ Church Parish Centre, Preston Road,
North Shields, NE29 0LW.
Tel: (0191) 258 6653
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries about Baptisms, Weddings etc: please phone or email as above.
