Rev Canon R.B.S. Burston (Rector of St. Mary's)
Tel/Fax: 01668 281 551
www.newcastle.anglican.org

St Mary's Church Dates from 1764 and was extended in 1913 with the addition of the chancel. The building contains some notable Victorian windows in the nave and some exceptionally fine 20th century stained glass in the sanctuary. Many items in the church are gifts in memory of particular persons, or events and make for an interesting discovery of social history.

It is anticipated that in the near future a major appeal will be made to restore St. Mary's (to effect vital roof, heating and tower repairs and to equip the building as a centre for ministry and mission in the future). Support in this venture is invited, further information can be obtained from the P.C.C. Secretary.

Visitors are most welcome and the church is usually open in daylight hours in winter and until early evening in summer.
All are welcome to join our congregation who worship every Sunday at:

Services
Sundays:
8.00am C.W. Holy Communion, (every Sunday)
10.00am C.W. Parish Communion, (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Sundays)
10.00am Half Hour Praise, (4th Sunday only)
6.00pm B.C.P. Evensong (2nd Sunday only.)

Monday
3.00pm C.W. Holy Communion in the Parish Room (2nd Monday only)

Wednesday
10.00am C.W. Holy Communion in the Parish Room

Holy Communion is also celebrated every Wednesday at 10.00am

Other services and activities are published on the church notice boards and on the weekly information sheet. For those members not able to attend worship the Holy Communion is taken to them at home.

Enquiries concerning baptism, instruction in the faith, and confirmation should be made to the Rector. Marriages are solemised at St. Mary's, and a service of Blessing offered to those who have chosen civil registry for their wedding. Funerals and memorial services are organised in consultation with the family of the deceased, and the internment is available at St. Mary's Churchyard, Burnhouse Road, for parishioners. A priority of pastoral work is given to those persons in need, sickness or adversity. Counsel penance and absolution is offered as part of the spiritual quest for peace of mind and spirit.

The congregation at St. Mary's are making their Christian pilgrimage through life and regularly gather to learn of the Apostles teaching, to speak the prayers of the church, to break bread, and to share in fellowship. Our mission is to preach the Kingdom of Heaven in this parish and beyond. Our hope is for Heaven.