St Cuthbert’s is the Parish Church for the people of Coulby Newham, Easterside & Marton

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St Cuthbert’s and St Agnes Weekly News
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www. stcuthbertmarton.org.uk email: ask@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Vicar: The Rev’d Andy Grant. The Vicarage, Stokesley Road, Marton, 50p where sold
Middlesbrough, TS7 8JU. telephone: 01642 974176 email: vicar@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
14th June 2020 FREE ISSUE

1ST AFTER TRINITY

Rm 5:1-8
Matt. 9:35-10:8
Often, from time to time, it feels like the world has gone completely mad. Perhaps over this last week
it might seem like one of those times. As lockdown restrictions ease a little, many schools reopen, and
the economy hopefully begins to pick up, all positive signs of a new normal beginning to take place; at
the same time there have been events which have flared up, with recent riots and demonstrations, and
these have served to put many things into question. No doubt these demonstrations were originally intended to be
peaceful to make a powerful statement, however there will always be the few who will use opportunities such as this to
create mayhem, instil violence and sabotage any good intentions. Times may change, but goodness and evilness continue
to thrive. Or so it seems. Even though we know that ultimately, it is goodness that has been and will be victorious,
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who has already emerged victorious from the bonds of death, and reigns now
in heaven, where he has the ultimate authority and power over all creation.

And so when we consider this Sunday’s readings, we are reading about a Jesus who made himself vulnerable, who was
faced with continuous evil and sin all around, yet who was filled with only goodness. Pure goodness. So in some re-
spects, it seems perfectly reasonable that Jesus went about all the cities and villages freely. But at the same time, it is ra-
ther odd. Being able to teach in the synagogues and proclaim the good news of the kingdom, without being harassed or
prevented or questioned. Well, apart from in his home town of Nazareth when they tried to throw him off a cliff. But
from this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, it sounds like these were the golden days of his earthly ministry. At least this
is what is appears like at face value, however the Pharisees were secretly watching him, building up a case against him,
watching out for the slightest thing that would add to their case against him. And Jesus is aware that all of this is accumu-
lating in the background, and continues with his mission regardless. He gathers his chosen twelve disciples and gives
them authority over unclean spirits, and to cure diseases and sickness. They are to seek out the lost sheep of the house
of Israel, and all for no payment. Give freely as you have been given.

And in our passage from Romans, Paul explains the link between faith, peace, grace, suffering, endurance, character, and
hope. Hope in sharing the glory of God. Our Archbishop officially retired at the beginning of this week. His ministry has
been one of deep faith, an ambassador of peace, demonstrating grace, having endured much suffering through his life,
showing a great strength of character which has been both joyful and wise, and always preaching about the kingdom of
God, about the love of Jesus, and about the hope that is in, with and through him. As a leader and example to us, a shep-
herd and keeper of the faith, let us seek to grow in and through these same gifts and challenges,
and in doing so, to continue to share the hope that is Jesus, be labourers of his harvest, and pro-
claim the good news of the kingdom.

Rev’d Claire Todd

Live Streaming of Worship at St Cuthbert’s

Sundays
10.00am Holy Communion and 6.30pm Night Prayer

Tuesdays
10.00am Toddy’s Toddlers (Story and prayers for small children)

Wednesdays
10.00am Morning Prayer and Thought for the Day

If you have any news to tell us please email to: news@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk

 BIBLE READINGS FOR WEEK COMMENCING 14th JUNE 2020
Genesis 18.1-15 Psalm 116.1,10-17 Matthew 9.35-10.8
Sunday 14th June (21.1-7) Romans 5.1-8
(or116.9-17) (9-23)

Monday 15th June 1 Kings 21.1-16 Psalm 5.1-5 Matthew 5.38-42

Tuesday 16th June 1 Kings 21.17-end Psalm 51.1-9 Matthew 5.43-end

Wednesday 17th June 2 Kings 2.1, 6-14 Psalm 31.21-end Matthew 6.1-6, 16-18

Ecclesiasticus 48.1-
Thursday 18th June Psalm 97.1-8 Matthew 6.7-15
14 or Isaiah 63.7-9
2 Kings11.1-4,
Friday 19th June Psalm 132.1-5, 11-13 Matthew 6.19-23
9-18, 20
2 Chronicles 24.17-
Saturday 20th June Psalm 89.25-33 Matthew 6.24-end
25

Regular Giving to St Cuthbert's

If you would like to contribute to the running of our
Church the easiest ways to donate are:
Direct Credit, and our bank details are as follows:
Name: PCC of Marton in Cleveland Church A/C
Sort Code: 30-95-56
Account No.: 00274161
Facebook St Cuthbert’s Facebook page now has a
“Donate” button. The donation can also be Gift Aided if
the person donating is a UK taxpayer and this will boost
the donation by 25%. Facebook charges no fees for dona-
tions to charities. All donations will go directly to St Cuth-
bert’s Church.
The picture shows where to find the button when you go
to our face book page.

Donate
Button

FAKE NEWS?
By Cheque - Lloyds bank have provided an app which
They said you just need allows us to credit cheques to the Church account with-
to wear a face mask out visiting the bank. If you wish to donate in this way you
when travelling on public can post them to: Rev’d Andy Grant, St Cuthbert’s Vicar-
age, Stokesley Road, Marton, Middlesbrough TS7 8JU.
transport! Cheques should be made out to St Cuthbert’s Marton
PCC.
NOT TRUE! Your financial support is greatly appreciated at all
times but particularly now during these unprece-
Everyone else had their dented times.
clothes on!

Stay safe, His spirit is with us!

Back to the Future!
I am sure that we all share the hope that we will soon be
able to return to worshiping together at St Cuthbert’s.
The Standing Committee have begun to make tentative
plans for this to happen and assuming that we will still
need to keep safe social distancing it is unlikely that our
usual 80+ congregation on Sunday mornings will all fit in
the church and keep 2 metres apart.
More likely then that the 10.00am service will need to be
held in the Parish Centre James Cook Hall where correct
social distancing will be possible if we are all careful.
Before we can do this there is a lot to consider:
· Provision of hand sanitiser
· A one way system of entry and exit to the centre
· Safe use of toilet facilities
Also the buildings will need to be brought back into safe
use and cleaned before re opening.
We might be a few weeks away from this yet but rest as-
sured we WILL be ready as soon as we get the go-ahead
from the Diocese.
Digital resources
Weekly service broadcasts-detailed on the front page
Live streaming services from St Cuthbert’s Church.
These are available through our Facebook page.
Time to Pray app
Everything you need for Prayer During the Day, with varia-
tions according to the day of the week and the season of the
Church’s year. Download for free.
Daytime prayer and Night prayer service audio
Building on the existing daily prayer feed, this includes daytime
prayer and night prayer for each day. It will be available as a
downloadable app in the coming weeks.
The BBC's Daily Service and Sunday Worship
Prayer for the day - each day the Church of Eng-
land publishes audio and text of the Prayer for the Day.

Mental health reflections – 13 daily reflections that seek to

Pause for Prayer provide hope, reassurance and comfort. We have al-
so published five tips to help tackle loneliness and isolation.
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Congratulations to Dennis and Freda Ford
winners of our first virtual quiz on Saturday
My life flows on in endless song; 6th June.
Above earth’s lamentation
I hear the sweet though far off Hymn Wishing Archbishop Sentamu a long and happy
That hails a new creation: retirement. Pictures of his first and last day in office.
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul —
How can I keep from singing?

What though my joys and comforts die?

The Lord my Saviour liveth;
What though the darkness gather round!
Songs in the night he giveth:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to the refuge clinging;
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
Amen
Robert Lowry 1826-99

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Intercession Prayers

Please Remember in your prayers

Long Term
Barrie Harvey and family, Dorothy Murrell, Sue Hanson, Dorothy Ward-Thompson, Tony Simms, Eileen, Margery
Ormeston,
Medium Term
Libby, Charlotte, David, Jean Berry, Lydia, Gail, Neil, Gordon, Tom, John Shaw, Christine, Joyce Hodgson, Janet,
Olwen, Mary Featherstone, Hilary Clarke, Jack, The Roberts Family, Maggie, Linda & Bob Crocker. Francis Iseton, Emma
Smithson, Sarah Clayton, Joyce Lawrence and family, Pauline Howard, Ann Marie Dring and Christina Duncan.
Pray for all who are suffering from Coronavirus , all who are self isolating, all, who are worried, the home-
less and all who are sick, especially for Christina Duncan (Sue Neal’s Mum) in hospital after injuring herself in a
fall. If you would like us to pray for someone who is sick or prayers for yourself please email your request to:
pray@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk

Pastoral Care
Weddings Sadly, there can be no weddings in church buildings until further notice.
Funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only immediate family members can attend (if the cremato-
rium allows) – that is, spouse or partner, parents and children, keeping their distance in the prescribed way.
Baptisms Emergency baptisms can take place in a hospital or at home, though subject to strict hygiene precautions and physical dis-
tancing as far as this is possible.
Pastoral Care List. Please contact Andy or Claire if you would like someone from our Church to stay in touch.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH

Vicar Rev’d Andy Grant 01642 974176 vicar@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Curate Rev’d Claire Todd 01642 294582 curate@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Associate Minister Rev’d Sam Tyndall 07562 593474 sam@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Churchwardens Alan Proudler 01642 975419 alanp@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Gordon Mallory 01642 313551 gordon@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Reader Sylvia Swan 01642 289592
Newsletter Editor Alan Proudler 01642 975419 news@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
P.C.C. Officers
Secretary Lindsay Gibson 01642 316201 secretary@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Treasurer Linda Proudler 01642 975419 treasurer@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Electoral Roll Linda Proudler 01642 975419 treasurer@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Safeguarding Sue Neal 07710 584290 saferep@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Parish Office Answer machine only 01642 316201 ask@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk
Office Manager Carole Paylor 01642 316201 admin@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk

Middlesbrough Council Advice & Support PHONE THE CLERGY

Hotline: 01642 729777
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk The clergy are doing their best to phone around to say
Email: helpboro@middlesbrough.gov.uk hello to the church families of St Cuthbert's and St Agnes,
Twitter: @covid19boro Facebook: @covid19boro but do feel free to call us, particularly if we haven't
Useful Telephone Numbers got round to calling you yet. We don't want anyone to
Age UK Teesside 01642 805 500 feel that they cannot just pick up the phone; we would
Citizens Advice 03444 111444 love to hear from you!
Debt Advice 0800 138 1111
Universal Credit 0800 328 5644 Telephone numbers and email addresses for Andy, Claire
EVA Women’s Aid 01642 490677 and Sam are above.
Foundation (Domestic Violence): 0300 4562214
 We want to make this a regular feature of stories
from you so please get in touch with anything you
want to tell your friends either by email:
news@stcuthbertmarton.org.uk or by telephone:
07488 347708
Alan would love to hear from you.

Andy received a note from Pauline Howard who wishes to express her thanks to everyone for the letters, cards and
prayers following the tragic bereavement within her family. The loss came as a huge shock of course. Pauline adds that
she hopes the lock-down will soon be over so that the church family can all be together again. Our sentiments exactly
Pauline!
Congratulations to Barbara and Derek Lythe who celebrate their 43rd Wedding Anniversary on 18th June. Another
St Agnes wedding.
Andy reports that Frances Iseton has been moved back to Redcar Hospital, lets keep her in our prayers, it must be
awful for her being shunted from pillar to post when she is not well. Barbara Lythe keeps in touch and has said that
Frances is feeling better and slowly improving, lets keep praying that her recovery continues.
Linda had a call from her sister last week, her Granddaughter Robin aged 3 (Linda’s Great Niece) has been helping her
Dad in the garden and learning about plants. Dad Chris has been growing tomatoes to Robin’s great interest. What a
surprise he got when Robin said “Daddy I have saved you a job today” and promptly showed him a pocket full of tiny
tomatoes which she had carefully picked that day. We can only guess at what went through Chris’s mind at that mo-
ment. Suffice to say no 3 year olds were harmed as a result of this story and Chris is slowly recovering!
I had an email from Margaret and Tony Sims saying how much they enjoy this newsletter, particularly the jokes, the
tea cosy joke from two weeks ago reminded them of an incident and I quote:
A few years ago when our eldest grandson was about 3 years old Tony and I took him to visit the Dorman Museum in town. As a
treat we took him into the vintage tea room in the museum. Whilst waiting for our order I noticed Josh staring at the table in front
and could hardly take his eyes off it. He then turned and asked "Granny why is the teapot wearing a hat"? Obviously never seen or
heard of a tea cosy.
Elaine Curry emailed to thank us for our prayers and support and said that she thought her recent Bishops Advisory
Panel (BAP) interview seemed to go well. Let’s keep her in our prayers as she waits to see if she is called to the priest-
hood.
When I see the disregard for social distancing at protests over last weekend I worry about a second pandemic, the cause
of the protests is just but so is the plight of NHS workers, the hungry, the homeless and many more who will be put at
further risk if Ro number becomes greater than one, at the moment we teeter on the edge after 12 weeks of hard slog.
Please God don’t let us throw it all away!

Nora Virus—can be very nasty!

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Virtual Quiz Night!

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