The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Whatever house you enter, first say, `Peace be to this house!'
and if a person of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon him.
Welcome to our website. We bid you peace.
Here,
you
will
find
some
details
of
our
parish
life.
However,
there
is
no
substitute
to
being
with
us.
If
you
are
in
the
city,
we
will offer you a warm welcome if you choose to join us.
Mass for the People of
Ukraine
The Mass on Saturday is usually
offered for the People of
Ukraine and Peace in Europe.
The latest Mass can be viewed
on the streamed services page.
We
are
committed
to
ensuring
that
our
church
is
a
safe
place
for
vulnerable
people.
For
details
press
here
.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The
The Parish
Saint
Matthew’s
is
the
home
for
the
four
former
parishes
of
Saint
Philip
(Elswick),
Saint
Augustine
(Brighton
Grove),
Saint
Matthew
(Big
Lamp)
and
Saint
Mary
the
Virgin
(Rye
Hill).
Technically,
the
parishes
of
Saints
Philip
&
Augustine
and
Saint
Matthew
with
Saint
Mary
the
Virgin
remain
two
separate
parishes;
but
for
the
most
part
we
work
very
closely
together.
The
parishes are held in plurality and comprise a single benefice.
The
Parish
is
part
of
the
Anglican
Diocese
of
Newcastle,
within
the
Archdeaconry
of
Northumberland
and
at
the
Eastern
edge
of
the
Newcastle
West
Deanery.
The
Big
Lamp
is
a
location
where
the
West
Road
intersects
with
Elswick
Road,
Diana
Street
and
some
other
smaller
roads
(including
Summerhill
Street).
There
was
originally
a
large
street
lamp
(the
Big
Lamp
)
at
this
intersection.
The
benefice
extends
from
Westgate
Hill
up
to
the
fringes
of
the
former
General
Hospital
site;
and
from
the
river
over to Barrack Road. The boundaries of the parishes meander around as is often the case in cities.
The
demography
of
the
benefice
is
very
diverse
in
almost
every
possible
way.
The
congregations
are
drawn
from
across
the
city
and well beyond. We also enjoy considerable support from people, who are not formally members of our congregations.
The
theological
perspectives
of
the
church
are
firmly
Anglo-Catholic
(a
Catholic
interpretation
of
the
Anglican
heritage).
All
that
we
do
is
rooted
in
the
prayer
offered
day
by
day
in
the
parish
church.
We
say
that
we
aspire
to
be
a
Eucharistic
Community,
which
means
that
we
try
to
embody
the
character
of
community
inherent
in
and
expressed
by
the
celebration
of
the
Mass,
which
takes
place daily in Saint Matthew’s.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Where we are and how to get here
Saint
Matthew’s
sits
at
the
top
of
the
Westgate
Hill
just
off
the
junction
of
the
West
Road
and
Elswick
Road
in
Summerhill
Street.
It
is
five
minutes’
walk
from
Saint
James
Metro
Station
(through
the
University);
or
ten
minutes’
walk
from
Monument
(Metro) Station and
Central Station
(mainline and Metro).
Buses 10, 11 and 38
come up to Big Lamp from the City Centre.
Saint
Matthew’s
sits
within
the
Summerhill
Conservation
Area,
where
parking
restrictions
usually
apply
.
If
you
arrive
for a service or other event and park in Summerhill, be sure to ask for a parking permit at the door.
If
you
are
coming
to
Saint
Matthew’s
by
car
from
outside
the
city,
is
probably
easiest
to
travel
along
the
A1,
turn
onto
the
A184,
turn
left
onto
the
Redheugh
Bridge;
turn
left
again
into
Westmoreland
Road,
right
at
the
second
roundabout
into
Rye
Hill
and
right
into
Houston
Street
(just
before
Saint
Paul’s
School).
At
the
end
of
Houston
Street,
turn
left
and
then
second
right into Summerhill Street. Saint Matthew’s is near the top of the road.
Unfortunately,
owing
to
the
lie
of
the
land
on
which
it
is
built,
Saint
Matthew’s
is
quite
difficult
to
enter
for
people
with
walking
disabilities.
There
are
four
steps
at
the
West
Door
and
lots
more
at
the
South
Door
(though
just
one
shallow
one
into
the
Hall).
However,
we
have
a
ramp
,
which
can
very
quickly
be
put
in
place
at
the
West
Door
before
and
after
services
and
other
events.
If
you
would
need
it
for
a
private
visit,
please
contact
the
Vicar
or
one
of
the
wardens;
and
we
shall
arrange
a
time when it can be available to you.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Liturgy
Sunday, 8
th
December
Advent II
Mass at 9am
High Mass at 10.30am*
Solemn Evensong and
Benediction at 6.30pm*
* denotes streamed service # - not streamed this week
For
those
who
are
unable
to
attend
church
for
one
reason
or
another,
the
principal
services
are
streamed
live
and
the
streaming
can
be
accessed
through
this
website
on
the
streamed
services
page.
The
technology
is
a
wonderful
thing,
but
it
does
not
replace
the
need
to
attend
Mass
when
we
can;
so
please
do
hear
the
invitation
to
join
us
at
Saint
Matthew’s. Descriptions of the services and their duration can be found
here
.
For
the
Mass
on
Advent
II
(1
st
December)
we
use
the
Advent
Mass
booklet;
for
Evensong
we
use
the
Advent
I
booklet;
details
of
the
psalms
and
hymn
are
here
;
for
the
Conception
of
the
BVM
we
use
the
Missa
de
Angelis
booklet,
the
hymns
are
here
; Liturgy books can be found
here
.
Monday, 9
th
December
Tuesday, 10
th
December
Wedensday, 11
th
December
Thursday, 12
th
December
Friday, 13
th
December
Saturday, 14
th
December
Conception of the BVM
Feria
Feria
Feria
Feria
S John of the Cross/for Ukraine
Sung Mass at 7.30pm*
Low Mass at 11.30am
Low Mass at 6.30pm
Low Mass at 9.45am
Low Mass at 11.30am
Low Mass at 10am*
Mass at 9am
High Mass at 10.30am*
Solemn Evensong and
Benediction at 6.30pm*
Advent II
.
Week Commencing 8
th
December
Sunday, 15
th
December
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
People/contacts
Most
members
of
the
congregations
are
key
people
in
one
way
or
another
as
they
contribute
their
skills, time and resources. However, there are a few principal legally prescribed people.
Vicar
Father Richard Deadman
10 Winchester Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6EH
o191 232 9039/ Richardgsd@aol.com
Churchwardens
Saint Matthew’s
Miss Anne Stewart
0191 274 8502
Saint Matthew’s
Mrs Margaret Brain
0191 274 2157
Saint Philip’s
Mrs Joyce Lowery
0191 273 5036
Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Margaret Evans
0191 273 5103
Saint Philip’s
Mrs Pauline Jones
0191 272 1766
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Safeguarding at S Matthew’s
The
Safeguarding
Policy
at
S.
Matthew’s
Church
has
been
agreed
by
the
PCCs
and
is
in
accordance
with
the
diocesan
and
national
legal
and
procedural
framework
for
safeguarding children and adults, following Church of England policy and practice.
The
Safeguarding
Policy
can
be
found
on
the
main
notice
board
at
the
back
of
Church, in the church hall, and on the S. Matthew’s Church website.
Safeguarding
is
the
responsibility
of
all
church
members,
to
prevent
physical,
mental,
emotional,
sexual,
financial
or
spiritual
abuse.
Any
suspected
abuse
will
be reported
.
Safeguarding
is
at
the
heart
of
our
Christian
faith
and
we
commit
ourselves
to
care
for
one
another,
ensuring
the
safety
and
wellbeing,
in
the
life
of
the
church,
of
children
or
vulnerable
adults
who
may
be
at
risk.
This
also
reflects
upon
caring
for
all in the community, and how people treat one another.
Those
in
positions
of
trust
within
the
church,
have
completed
DBS
checks,
and
Safeguarding Training which is regularly updated.
We
promote
safe
practice,
along
with
the
inclusion
and
empowerment
of
those
who
are vulnerable, so they may pursue their faith journey in safety.
Any concerns should be shared with the Vicar or Parish Safeguarding Officer.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Parish Safeguarding and contacts
•
Parish Safeguarding Officer,
DBS Administrator and Children’s advocate
Margaret Evans - 0191 2735103
mgt.evans@gmail.com
•
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Vacant
•
Chaplaincy to survivors - Lead officer
Maggie Creese
-
m.creese@newcastle.anglican.org
Agencies
available
to
assist
can
be
found
on
the
Promoting
a
Safer
Church
poster.
Organisations offering help
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 (Free, 24hrs)
Child-line 0800 1111 (Free, 24hrs)
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24hrs)
Samaritans Help Line 0845 790 9090 (available 24hrs)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline
0808 808 8141 (Freephone 9.00am.-5.00pm. Mon. to Fri.)
For contact details of churchwardens see people/contact page.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Safeguarding Information
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Building - Beginnings
The
district
of
Saint
Matthew’s
was
formed
from
Saint
John’s
parish
and
endowed
with
£200
per
year
by
the
Ecclesiastical
Commissioners
in
November
1869.
There
was
no
building
until
the
purchase
by
Father
Robert
Daunt,
the
first
Vicar,
of
an
iron
church
opened
on
1
st
May 1870.
From
this
date,
a
site
was
sought
for
a
more
substantial
building.
When
Saint
Paul’s
parish
decided
that
they
wished
to
move
the
Vicarage
nearer
to
their
church,
the
land
at
the
top
of
Westgate
Hill
was
acquired
and
the
foundation
stone
was
laid
on
1
st
May
1878
by
Percy
G
B
Westmacott
(1830
-
1917),
a
prominent
engineer,
whose
family
provided considerable funds for the building of the Church.
The
architect
chosen
to
design
Saint
Matthew's
was
Robert
James
Johnson
(1832
-
1892)
assisted
by
his
then
pupil
William
Searle
Hicks
(1849
-
1902).
Johnson
was
the
go-to
architect
of
his
generation
in
the
Northeast.
He
was
involved
in
the
refurbishment
of
many
churches
in
the
region
as
well
as
the
design
of
several,
including
All
Saints,
Gosforth
and
Saint
Hilda's,
Whitby.
A
pupil
of
George
Gilbert
Scott
and
a
friend
of
Bodley,
he
was
imbued
with
the Tractarian revival and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Although
he
was
the
architect,
Saint
Matthew's
is
lighter
and
more
graceful
than
his
other
works
and
it
has
been
speculated
that
Hicks
had
a
hand
even
in
the
first
phase
of
design.
Johnson
died
before
the
next
phase
could
begin
and
Hicks
took
over
the
project
at
this
point.
The
first
phase
of
the
present
building
-
the
Chancel
and
the
Nave
as
far
as
a
line
marked
roughly
by
the
westerly-most
pews
was
consecrated
in
1880.
Money
was
the
principal
barrier
to
immediate
completion
of
the
project;
but
by
1895,
the
West
end
and
the
tower
were
built.
The
original
plan
had
been
to
locate
the
tower
at
the
Southwest
corner
of
the
building,
but
this
was
changed
prior
to
work
starting
on
the
second
phase
of
construction;
however,
there
is
a
remnant
of
this
initial
intention
in
the
staircase
to the tower adjacent to the South door.
The
third
phase
of
work
–
the
other
asisles-
was
finished
in
1905;
and
the
Hall
complex,
which
includes
the
sacristies
(It
was
originally
envisaged
that
the
sacristies
would
be
located
in
a
crypt
type
area
below
the
Northeast
corner
of
the
church.
The
rooms
exist,
but
are
not
now
used
for
those
purposes)
and
a
staircase
joining the Hall to the Church in 1907.
W S Hicks
The building under
construction in 1891
The building under
construction in 1903
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Building - An overview
In
saying
that
Saint
Matthew's
draws
its
inspiration
from
the
Gothic
Revival,
we
should
think
Butterfield
rather
than
Pugin.
The
Church
is
open
and
light;
the
chancel
sits
behind
a
low
wall
permitting
easy
sight
of
the
High
Altar.
The
arcade
of
arches
in
the
Nave
continues
into
the
Chancel,
uniting
the
two
spaces,
the
only
distinction
being
modest
decoration
of
the
capitols
of
the
pillars
in
the
Chancel
(see
picture
to the right).
The
church
was
unashamedly
designed
for
the
celebration
of
the
Liturgy.
Views
of
the
High
Altar
dominate
the
building;
and
the
wide
aisles
facilitate
processions
and
easy
movement
around
the
building.
Early
designs
show
a
much
greater
number
of
pews;
but
in
the
end
the
present
more
restrained
provision
was
chosen
leaving
a
much
less
cluttered
and
more
spacious
feel
as
well
as
permitting
the
establishment
of
a
number
of
subsidiary
altars
with
their
chapels.
The
site,
however,
did
not
make
the
design
easy.
It
is
an
almost
square
plot
(92'
x
88'),
sitting
on
a
slope.
It
is
for
this
reason
that
there
are
steps
at
whichever
entrance
you
use.
The
central
part
of
the
church
sits
on
a
concrete
raft,
which
provides
a
flat
foundation
for
the
inner
arcades
of
arches.
The
cascading
aisle
roof
levels
disguise
the
square
shape
of
the
building,
which
would
otherwise
compromise
the
desired
West-East
thrust.
The
windows
in
the
North
aisle
are
clear, because of their proximity to the adjacent building.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Nearly New Shop
Contact details 0191 2735103 or stmatthewshop@gmail.com
.
The Nearly New Shop is located in a room in the Church Hall in Summerhill Street.
The Shop is now open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am until 12 noon.
For information about the shop, press
here
.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Building -
The Northeast Corner
Behind
the
Sacrament
Chapel
is
a
staircase
leading
to
the
Crypt.
This
is
not
actually
a
crypt,
but
merely
a
downstairs
room
leading
to
a
passageway under the North Aisle.
The
rather
more
grand
than
functional
design
of
the
staircase
hints
at
the
former
use
of
this
downstairs
room
as
the
sacristy
for
the
church.
It
would
have
been
a
very
spacious
facility,
but
shared
by
servers,
choir
and
clergy.
A
passageway
along
the
North
side
of
the
church
leads,
via
a set of steps to a door into this lower level.
When
the
Hall
was
completed,
the
sacristies
were
established
on
the
same
level
as
the
Nave
at
the
Southeast
corner
of
the
church.
The
Crypt
presently
houses
the
heating
system,
the
organ
blower
and
the
inevitable clutter of a parish church.
The
western
face
of
the
Organ
is
also
a
War
Memorial
to
those
who
fell
in
the
Great
War
(1914
-
1918).
This
lists
only
the
names
of
those
who
had
lived
in
Saint
Matthew's
Parish.
In
2019
another
memorial
was
installed
next
to
the
South
door.
On
Remembrance
Sunday,
we
also
include
in
our
prayers
at
the
High
Mass
of
Requiem
those
from
the
parishes
of
Saint
Philip,
Saint Augustine, Saint Mary the Virgin and Saint Paul.
On
Remembrance
Sunday,
we
sing
a
Mass
of
Requiem
for those who fell in the World Wars.
The Organ
An
Organ
has
always
stood
in
the
Northeast
corner
of
the
church.
The
console
used
to
stand
separately
between
the
choir-stalls
and
the
pulpit.
The
present
instrument
was
purchased
in
the
1980s
from
a
church
in
Cheshire
that
was
slowly
sinking
into
a
salt
mine.
It
was
built
by
Nigel
Church, Organ Builders, and the console was moved to its present position.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Building - The Chancel
Around
from
the
organ
we
find
the
Chancel
raised
and
surrounded
by
a
low
wall.
The
word
"Chancel"
derives
from
the
Latin
word
"to
sing".
It
is
the
area
where
the
choir
sits.
The
choir
includes
both
singers
and
also
clergy
who
do
not
have
ministerial
roles
in
a
Liturgy - "the choir clergy".
Fifth
century
churches
often
had
similar
low
walls.
As
the
years
passed,
the
walls
became
higher
until
they
evolved
into
the
Medieval
Chancel
Screen.
The
wall
at
Saint Matthew's is decorated with symbols of the Passion (Suffering) and Crucifixion of Christ.
In
front
of
the
Chancel
Gates,
is
the
Lectern
from
which
the
Bible
is
read
at
Mass
and
some
other
services.
Whilst
the
Lectern
is
of
a
common
ecclesiastical
design,
its
dimensions
are
larger
than
in
many
churches,
reflecting the spaciousness of S Matthew's
The
wall
bounding
the
Western
boundary,
the
gates
and
the
pulpit
were
introduced
in
memory
of
Father
Oliver
Churchyard,
the
second
Vicar.
The
floor
of
Frosterley
surrounding
the
brass
is
the
memorial
of
Father
Robert
Daunt,
the
first
Vicar,
who
put
the
project
of
Saint
Matthew's in hand.
The
choir
stalls
are
arranged
in
collegiate
fashion
with
the
Vicar's
stall
in
a
return
stall
under
the
Easterly
Chancel
wall.
Stated
charitably,
the
choir
stalls
are
unremarkable
and
may
bear
testament
to the shortage of funds.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Building - The Lady Chapel
Moving
round
from
the
Chancel,
we
encounter
the
Lady
Chapel;
the
lady
in
question
being
Mary,
the
mother
of
Jesus
-
often
known
as
"Our
Lady.".
Mass
is
said
here
on
some
weekdays.
The
Altar
sits
in
front
of
a
riddel
curtain
brought
to
Saint
Matthew's
from
Saint
Mary's
Rye
Hill.
Hidden,
mercifully,
by
the
curtain
are
some
cupboards,
but
above
them
and
visible
from
the
chapel
is
another
Kempe
window
depicting:
(in
the
main
panels)
Saint
Agnes,
Our
Lady,
Saint
Michael;
and
(in
the
small
panels
at
the
base)
The
Annunciation, The Nativity, The Visit of the Magi.
The
Altar
furniture
was
designed
by
Canon
David
Hinge
and
executed by Arthur Barnaby.
At
the
entrance
to
the
chapel,
on
the
pillar
is
the Shrine of our Lady.
Hanging
on
the
wall
is
a
picture,
which
is
a
copy
of
The
Adoration
of
the
Shepherds
by
the
Dutch
artist
Gerrit
van
Honthorst
(1590-
1656).
The
original
hangs
in
the
Galleria
degli
Uffizi, Florence.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Mass/Eucharist
For
I
received
from
the
Lord
what
I
also
delivered
to
you,
that
the
Lord
Jesus
on
the
night
when
he
was
betrayed
took
bread,
and
when
he
had
given
thanks,
he
broke
it,
and
said,
"This
is
my
body
which
is
for
you.
Do
this
in
remembrance
of
me."
In
the
same
way
also
the
cup,
after
supper,
saying,
"This
cup
is
the
new
covenant
in
my
blood.
Do
this,
as
often
as
you
drink
it,
in
remembrance
of
me."
For
as
often
as
you
eat
this
bread
and
drink
the
cup,
you
proclaim
the
Lord's
death until he comes.
I Corinthians 11: 23ff
The
Mass
is
the
central
act
of
worship
of
the
Christian
Church.
Before
He
died,
Jesus
commanded
His
followers
to
continue
the
practice
of
a
shared
meal
with
the
blessing
of
bread
and
a
cup
of
wine
in
thanksgiving
for
all
God's
blessings.
After
the
Resurrection,
Christians
were
aware
that
in
the
celebration
of
the
Eucharist
(as
they
called
the
Mass),
Christ's
presence
was
particularly
intense,
especially
in
the
elements
of
bread
and
wine
(which
Jesus
had
identified
with
His
Body
and
Blood),
in
the
reading
of
Holy
Scripture
and
in
the
gathering
itself.
The
Mass
is the greatest of the seven Sacraments of the Church.
At
Saint
Matthew’s,
the
Mass
takes
one
of
a
number of forms:
The
High
Mass
,
which
is
celebrated
on
Sundays
and
principal
festivals.
This
is
the
fullest
form
of
the
Mass
with
developed
ceremonial and predominantly sung.
The
Sung
Mass,
which
is
celebrated
on
festivals
of
a
rank
just
below
principal
days.
It
is
a
slightly
simplified
version
of
the
High
Mass.
Usually,
the
congregation
sits
in
the
Chancel.
The
Low
Mass
,
which
is
celebrated
on
the
days,
which
are
not
important
festivals.
It
is
a
short
and
simple
form
of
the
Mass
with
no
singing.
It is usually celebrated at one of the side Altars.
The
Requiem
Mass.
This
can
be
sung
or
said
and
is
used
when
we
are
praying
for
people
who
have died. Anyone can ask for a Requiem Mass to be celebrated.
We
are
always
happy
to
welcome
people
to
our
celebrations
of
the
Mass.
Some
people
might
be
present
in
spite
of
being
unsure
about
the
Faith.
If
you
wish
to
join
us
to
think
your
own
thoughts,
we
welcome
you
in
the
same
way.
Anyone
who
is
a
communicant
and
in
good
standing
with their own church is welcome to receive Communion at Mass.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Baptism/Christening
Baptism
(often
called
“
Christ
ening”,
because
in
Baptism
we
are
made
people
of
Jesus
Christ
)
is
the
rite
(=a
mixture
of
words
and
ceremonies)
by
which
a
person
is
made
a
member
of
the
Church.
Put
simply,
in
response
to
a
commitment
of
faith
the
candidate
is
washed
with
water
as
a
sign
that
the
old
life
of
unbelief
is
washed
away.
Baptism
is
one
of
the
seven
Sacraments
of
the
Church,
which
means
that Christians believe it to be a serious undertaking.
Anyone
who
lives
in
the
parishes
connected
with
Saint
Matthew’s
or
has
an
established
connexion
with
the
parishes
can
be
baptized
here.
Baptism
is
administered
in
response
to
a
declaration
of
faith
and
an
intention
to
reform
your
life.
For
babies
and
infants,
this
declaration
is
made
by
the
parents
and
godparents.
For
adults,
Baptism
is
often
administered
by
the
Bishop
in
conjunction
with
Confirmation,
which
completes
the
rite;
babies
and
infants
are
baptized
on
the
understanding
that
they
will
be
brought
for Confirmation when they are old enough.
Babies
and
infants
who
are
baptized
need
three
godparents,
who
should
themselves
have
been
baptized.
Baptism
is
usually
administered
at
12.15pm
on
a
Sunday:
though
it
can
sometimes
take
place
at
the
High
Mass.
If
you
would
like
to
be
baptized
or
arrange
a
Baptism
for
your
child,
please
contact
the Vicar before making any other arrangements.
Jesus
came
and
said
to
the
disciples,
"All
authority
in
heaven
and
on
earth
has
been
given
to
me.
Go
therefore
and
make
disciples
of
all
nations,
baptizing
them
in
the
name
of
the
Father
and
of
the
Son
and
of
the
Holy
Spirit,
teaching
them
to
observe
all
that
I
have
commanded
you;
and
lo,
I
am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18 - 20
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Southwest corner
Westward
of
the
Chapel
is
the
South
door.
The
flight
of
steps,
which
is
half
of
the
ascent,
since
there
are
more
outside
the
door,
indicates
the
gradient
of
the
slope
on
which
the
church
is
built.
Above
the
door
is
a
window
depicting
scenes
from
the Nativity by Stanley Murray Scott.
Adjacent
to
the
door,
next
to
the
entrance
to
the
stairs
leading
to
the
roof
is
a
crucifix
which
was
formerly
the
Rood
at
S
Philips,
having
been
brought
back
from
Oberammagau
by
members
of
the
congregation.
Underneath
the
Crucifix
is
a
second
war
memorial.
This
came
from
the
former
Saint
Wilfrid's
church.
It
was
installed
in
Saint
Matthew's
in
2018,
having
been
discovered
in
a
garden
shed.
The
photograph
is
of
Robert
Potts
(b
1894)
of
the
Durham
Light
Infantry
(2
nd
Battallion),
who
was
killed
in
action
at
the
Battle
of
Hooge
on
9
th
August
1915.
He
is
named
on
the
memorial
and
picture was left by his family when they came to view the restored memorial.
On Remembrance Sunday, we sing a Mass of Requiem for those who fell in the World Wars.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Baptistery
Heading
back
towards
the
West
door,
we
come
to
the
Baptistery,
a
spacious
area
under
the
Tower
and
suggested
by
the
great
piers
bearing
the
weight
of
the structure above it.
The
Font,
sitting
on
three
marble
steps,
is
thought
to
date
from
1895;
though
it
appears
to
be
an
amalgamation
of
an
earlier
pedestal,
with
a
later
bowl which matches the steps.
The
Font
is
where
people
are
baptized
into
membership of the Church.
The
cover
was
rescued
from
Saint
Cuthbert's
Church.
The
six
Requiem
Candlesticks
were
designed
by
Canon
David
Hinge
and
executed
by
Arthur Barnaby.
Behind
the
Font,
covered
by
a
purple
curtain,
is
the
Aumbry
for
the
Holy
Oils.
This
was
re-sited
from
the
Sacrament
Chapel
when
the
chapel
was
restored
in 2011.
The
tower
houses
a
ring
of
eight
bells
thought
to
be
the
seventh
heaviest
eight
in
the
world
(tenor:
31cwt
+
in
D
b
).
They
proved
too
heavy
for
the
fabric
and
were
lowered
a
level
in
the
1990s
to
reduce
the
forces
on
the tower.
The Nave
As
we
look
Eastward
from
the
Baptistery,
we
are
offered
a
grand
perspective
of
the
building.
If
we
look
upward
we can see the fine roof peppered with bosses.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Saint Matthew
The
New
Testament
evidence
of
the
life
of
Saint
Matthew
is
scant.
We
are
told
that
Jesus
called
him
to
be
an
Apostle
(one
of
group
of
twelve
close
associates
of
Jesus,
who
are
believed
to
have
a
particular
significance
for
the
institution
of
the
Church
-
the
word
means
one
who
is
sent)
outside
the tax office:
As
Jesus
passed
on
from
there,
he
saw
a
man
called
Matthew
sitting
at
the
tax
office;
and
he
said
to
him,
"Follow
me."
And
he rose and followed him.
Matthew 9: 9
A
little
later
on
in
one
of
the
lists
of
the
Apostles
(Matt
10:
3)
he
is
described
as
having
been
a
tax
official
himself.
He
is
mentioned
in
three
further
lists
of
the
Apostles
(Mark
3:
18,
Luke
6:
15,
Acts
1:13).
He
is
identified by some with Levi, son of Alpheus (Mark 2: 14, Luke 5: 27).
Matthew
may
have
been
from
Galilee,
a
region
remote
from
the
centre
of
Jewish
and
Roman
(the
occupying
power)
government.
As
a
tax-
collector,
he
was,
presumably
literate
and
numerate.
His
name
is
associated
with
the
first
of
the
four
Gospels
in
the
New
Testament,
which
was
considered
to
have
been
written
for
a
community
with
a
strong residual Jewish identity.
Tradition
has
it
that
Saint
Matthew
was
martyr
ed
(killed
for
being
a
Christian);
but
there
are
early
voices, which deny this. His body is said to rest in the crypt of Salerno Cathedral in Italy.
Saint
Matthew's
virtue
inheres,
in
part,
in
his
conversion
of
life
from
a
career,
which
was
generally
characterised
by
cynical
and
callous
greed.
His
new
life
saw
him
become
and
Evangelist
(author
of a New Testament Gospel), Apostle and Martyr.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Church Hall
During
the
Summer
of
2016,
Saint
Matthew’s
Church
Hall
was
completely
refurbished.
It
is
available
to
be
used
by
members
of
the
community
for
a
moderate
fee.
The
Hall
is
adjacent
to
Saint
Matthew’s
Church
in
Summerhil Street.
The
principal
room
is
the
main
hall.
This
is
a
spacious
area
with
a
sprung
floor.
It
is
served
by
three
lavatories
with
the
easy
access
lavatory
(and
baby-
change) located directly off the hall.
Adjacent
to
the
hall
is
the
Campbell
Room,
which
can
serve
as
an
ancillary/preparation
room.
Between
the
Campbell
Room
and the main hall there are two hatches.
At
the
East
end
of
the
Hall
is
a
Soft-play
facility.
This,
too,
has
been
refurbished.
Use
of
the
Soft-
play
is
governed
by
rules
displayed
next
to
the
structure.
In
short, it is only suitable for young children.
The
Campbell
Room
is
available
to
be
used
on
its
own
for
a
reduced
fee.
The
room
is
suitable
for
meetings
and
small
events. The tables and chairs can be removed.
Both
rooms
are
well-lit
and
efficiently
heated
when
the
need
arises.
The
main
hall
comfortably
accommodates
50
–
75
people
and
has
several
tables
and
40
chairs.
Additional
chairs are kept in the Campbell Room.
Pleaae
note
that
for
children’s
parties,
the
Hall
is
only
suitable
for
children
up
to
the
age
of
seven
years.
For
chilrden’s
parties,
and
other
events
involving
children
and/or
vulnerable
adults
the
booking
form must have been received at least seven days prior to the event.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Streamed Services
We
now
stream
our
principal
services
(those
for
the
days
on
which
we
have
a
Sung
Mass).
These
are
streamed
live
and
can
be
found
using
the
button
marked
“Streamed
service”
below.
Shortly
after
the
live-stream
is
complete,
the
service
will
be
available
for
viewing.
Access
to
recordings
for
the
two
most
recent
services
is
available
on
this
page.
Occasionally, other services can be found for a while on other pages.
Previous streamed
services
Solemn
Evensong
and
Benediction
-
Advent
II
-
Sunday,
8
th
December 2024 at 6.30pm -
streamed live from 6.25pm
High
Mass
-
Advent
II
-
Sunday,
8
th
December
2024
at
10.30am
-
streamed live from 10.25am
Sung
Mass
-
Conception
of
the
BVM
-
Monday,
9
th
December 2024 at 7.30pm -
streamed live from 7.25am
Sung
Mass
-
S
Andrew
-
Saturday,
30
th
November
2024
at
10am -
streamed live from 9.55am
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Governance
The
benefice
comprises
two
parishes:
i.
Newcastle,
S
Philip
&
S
Augustine;
ii.
Newcastle,
S
Matthew
with
S
Mary
the
Virgin.
Each
parish
is
governed
by
a
Parochial
Church
Council
PCC).
The PCCs are:
The
Vicar
is the chairman of both PCCs.
The
Churchwardens
sit
ex officio
on their respective PCC.
The
Secretary
for both PCCs is Mrs Margaret Evans.
The
Treasurer
for Saint Matthew’s is Miss Andrea Black; for S Philip’s, please contact the Vicar.
The
Deanery
Synod
Representative
for
S
Philip’s
is
Mrs
Alma
Miller;
and
for
S
Matthew’s,
Mr
Aidan Evans and Mr Eric Reid
The
Safeguarding Officer
for both PCCs is Mrs Margaret Evans.
In addition, there are
Ordinary Members
of the PCCs:
S Philip
: Miss Margaret Redhead
S Matthew:
Mr Nicholas Brown, Miss Anne Walker
The
Parochial
Church
Council
is
a
body
corporate
(PCC
Powers
Measure,
1956)
constituted
in
accordance
with
the
Church
Representation
Rules
2006;
it
is
a
charity
excepted
from
registration
with the Charity Commission.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Donate to Saint Matthew’s
Maintaining
the
life
of
Saint
Matthew’s
and
its
building
is
an
expensive
task.
Members
of
the
congregations
and
some
others
are
generous
in
their
support
in
many
ways;
but
there
is
always
more
that
should
be
done
than
we
can
afford
to
do.
If
you
would
be
willing
to
donate
to
our
funds, any amount would be appreciated. You can use the button below to make your donation.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Remembering Father Robert
26
th
August
is
the
anniversary
of
the
death
of
Father
Robert
Daunt,
the
first
Vicar
and
founder
of
the
parish
of
Saint
Matthew,
Newcastle.
He
was
instrumental
in
laying
down
the
tradition
of
the
parish
to
which we are the heirs.
On
the
day
of
his
death
some
members
of
the
congregations
went
to
visit
his
grave
in
Elswick
Cemetry
and say some brief prayers for him.
We sing a Mass of Requiem for him each year on or near the anniversary of his death.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Streamed Services
From
21
st
September,
we
are
hoping
to
stream
some
of
our
services.
Initially,
these
will
be
recorded
and
then
put
up
onto
the
internet;
but
we
hope
that,
in
due
course,
we
shall
be
able
to
stream
them
live.
Please
be
aware
that
this
is
an
odyssey
of
discovery
for
us
and
there
may
well
be
some
hitches
along
the
way;
as
well
as
things
we
try
to
improve
as
time
goes
by.
To
assist
people in following the service, the text will be provided on this page.
Mass for
Saints Simon and Jude
- 28
th
October at 7.30pm
Mass for
All Saints’ Day
- 1
st
November at 10.30am -
Starts streaming at 10.25am*
* We think we know how to do this: we shall know for sure just after 10.25am
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Aid for Ukraine
On
9
th
March,
we
made
the
another
delivery
of
aid
for
Ukraine
to
the
Polish
Centre.
The
congregations
have
responded
generously
to
the
appeal
and
a
goodly
quantity
of
various
things
from toys to toothpaste have been donated,
In
addition
to
this
material
support,
the
Mass
on
Saturday
morning
is
offered
for
the
People
of
Ukraine
and
Peace
in
Europe.
The
Mass
is
streamed
live;
the
streaming
can
be
accessed
here
.
The latest Mass can be accessed through the same page.
A Mass for the People of Ukraine.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Monsieur Cyril le Chevalier
It
is
with
pride
that
we
congratulate
Cyril
Coxon
on
being
appointed
to
the
rank
of
Chevalier
in
the
Ordre
Nationale
d’Honneur
(France)
for
his
part
in
the
Liberation
of
France
at the end of the Second World War.
Cyril
joined
the
Navy
at
the
age
of
seventeen
and
served
on
a
ship
carrying
aircraft
parts
across
the
Atlantic
at
the
beginning
of
the
War.
When
his
ship
was
sent
to
drydock,
he
transferred
to
the
army
-
the
Royal
Scots
Fusiliers.
He
took
part
in
te
D-Day
landings,
seeing
many
of
those
he
knew
best
fall
at
his
side.
He
pushed
on
with
the
Allied
advance
through
Europe.
He
was
heading
for
Belsen,
but
it
was
decided
that
there
were
sufficient
troops
there;
but
his
course
took
him
within
five
miles
of
that
notorious
place,
from
which
the
camp
could
be
smelt.
Towards
the
end
of
the
conflict
he
was
fighting
with
Soviet
soldiers
when
the
co-
operation
between
the
Soviet
Union
and
the
Allies
began
to
crumble,
creating hostilities between former comrades.
The
Ordre
Nationale
d’Honneur
was
established
by
the
Emperor
Napoleon
to
reward
those
who
had
given
particularly
distinguished
service
to
France.
It
is
usually
reserved
for
French
nationals;
but
can
in
exceptional
circumstances
be
awarded
to
others.
The
letter
conferring
the
honour
on
Cyril
reads,
“
This
high
honour
…
recognises
your
military
engagment
and
steadfast
involvement
in
the
Liberation
of
France
during
the
Second
World
War.
…
We
must
never
forget
the
heroes
like
you,
who
came
from
Britain
and
the
Commonwealth
to
begin
the
liberation
of
Europe
by
liberating
France.
We
owe
our
freedom
and
security
to
your dedication …
”
Cyril died on 18
th
October 2023. Requiescat in pace.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Save the Parish
There
is
rising
concern
about
the
future
of
parish
life
in
many
parts
of
the
Church
of
England.
Funding
is
being
withdrawn
and
there
are
legislative
proposals
to
make
it
easier
to
close
parishes.
As
a
result,
a
group
has
been
established
to
fight
back.
This
is
Save
the
Parish
.
The
group
is
developing
all
the
time.
There
is
a
website
which
can
be
accessed
by
pushing
the
button
below:
You can download a leaflet with information here:
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Liturgy Books
We
are
beginning
to
place
our
Liturgy
books
on
this
page
of
the
website.
There
are
two
versions:
“S”
which
provides
the
pages
sequentially;
and
“B”
which
provides
a
booklet.
To
print the booklet, you need to set the printer to “flip on short side.”
Mass rite - Seasons
S
B
Advent
Mass rite - Other
Requiem
including
Remembrance
Sunday
S
B
Missa de
Angelis
S
B
Office
S
B
Benediction
Evensong
S
B
Christmastide
S
B
Ordinary Time
B
S
Lent
Sundays
S
B
Lent
Weekdays
S
B
Eastertide
S
B
Advent from
17
th
December
S
B
Advent until
16
th
December
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Confirmation 2022
On
20
th
February
2022
five
members
of
our
congregation
were
confirmed.
Bishop
John
Packer,
formerly
Bishop
of
Ripon
and
Leeds,
came
to
administer
the
Sacrament.
It
was
a
great
joy
to
have
him with us and we are grateful that he came to visit us.
It
was
also
a
pleasure
to
welcome
a
number
of
family
and
friends
of
the
candidates;
and
all
in
all
the day was just the celebration it should be.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Opening of the Church building
The Church building is open on:
Fridays
between 10.30am and 1.30pm
Visitors are welcome to come for:
private prayer; quiet contemplation; looking around
Saint
Matthew’s
is
a
grade
II*
listed
building.
It
was
designed
by
Robert
Johnson
and
built
over
fifteen
years
from
1880.
It
is
considered
by
many
one
to
be
of
the
finest
Victorian
buildings
in
the
Northeast.
It
contains
a
goodly
quantity
of
Kempe
glass,
but
its
greatest
glory
is
the
building
itself.
If
you
are
coming
to
pray,
the
Sacrament
is
reserved
(should
you
wish
to
be
close)
in
the
chapel
directly in front of the West door.
If you are looking around, please be sensitive to the needs of any who might be praying.
The building is also open for Mass every day; times can be found on the Liturgy page.
Please
note
that
there
is
usually
a
Mass
at
some
point
during
the
day:
details
can
be
found
on
the
Liturgy page, which can be accessed
here
.
Please
note
that
the
church
is
built
into
the
side
of
a
hill.
There
are
four
steps
up
to
the
West
Door
(many
more
to
the
South
Door).
We
have
a
ramp,
which
can
very
quickly
be
put
in
place
at
the
West
Door.
If
you
let
us
know
you
will
need
it,
we
can
try
and
ensure
that
nobody
parks
in
front of the door (making it impossible to use the ramp).
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Daily Prayer at home
Some
members
of
the
congregation
supplement
the
daily
prayer
offered
in
church
by
praying
at
home. A form for this is provided below.
On
Sundays
and
greater
feasts,
an
act
of
Spiritual
Communion
is
provided
for
those
who
cannot
be
at the Mass, along with a daily office.
For
the
Office,
a
seasonal
framework
is
provided,
which
is
supplemented
by
the
proper
psalm,
readings &c
When
a
booklet
is
provided
there
are
two
versions:
“S”
which
provides
the
pages
sequentially;
and
“B”
which
provides
a
booklet.
To
print
the
booklet,
you
need
to
set
the
printer
to
“flip
on
short side.”
Week Commencing 8
th
December
Prayer Diary
Word
PDF
Office framework for
Advent until 16
th
December
S
B
S
B
Sunday
Spiritual
Communion
Tuesday
Proper
Psalm &c
S
Thursday
Proper
Psalm &c
S
Wednesday
Proper
Psalm &c
S
S
B
Sunday
Spiritual
Communion
Friday
Proper
Psalm &c
S
Saturday
Proper
Psalm &c
S
S
Sunday
Proper
Psalm &c
S
B
Monday
Spiritual
Communion
S
B
Monday
Office
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
The Church Season of Eastertide
Eastertide
is
a
period
of
fifty
days,
which
runs
from
Easter
Day
until
the
Day
of
Pentecost
.
It
is
the
Church's
season
celebrating
the
Resurrection
of
Jesus
Christ.
It
actually
starts
in
the
evening
of
the
Saturday
before Easter Sunday at the Vigil and First Mass.
Jesus'
Resurrection
was
not
a
reversal
out
of
death.
Instead,
by
the
power
of
His
Sacrifice,
He
has,
as
it
were,
blasted
through
the
dead
end
of
mortality,
opening
a
path
from
this
life
to
reconciliation
and
reunion
with
God.
During
Eastertide
we
contemplate
the
hope
that
this Resurrection offers us.
The
first
week
of
this
period
is
called
the
Easter
Octave
(=
a
period
of
eight
days),
which
is
an
intense
period
of
celebration. It ends on the Sunday after Easter Sunday; this latter Sunday is often called
Low Sunday
.
The
Liturgy
reflects
this
hope
and
joy
in
various
ways
-
not
least
a
liberal
sprinkling
of
alleluias
attached
to
the
end
of
the
various
texts
we
sing
and
say.
In
church,
the
principal
symbol
of
the
Resurrection
season
is
the
Paschal Candle
, consecrated at the Easter Vigil and lit at every Liturgy during Eastertide.
Forty
Days
into
Eastertide,
we
celebrate
Ascension
Day
when
we
recall
Christ's
return
to
sit
at
the
right
hand of God:
Jesus
led
the
Eleven
out
as
far
as
Bethany,
and
lifting
up
his
hands
he
blessed
them.
While
he
blessed
them,
he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
Luke 24: 50f see also Matt 28: 16ff
Ten
days
later,
we
celebrate
the
Day
of
Pentecost
.
This
recalls
the
events
recorded
in
the
Book
of
Acts
(2:
1
-
11)
when
the
Holy
Spirit
was
bestowed
on
the
Apostles
(see
also
John
20:
19
-
23).
We
traditionally
understand this to mark the nexus between the incarnate Ministry of Jesus and the life of the earthly Church.
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
Big Lamp ~ Newcastle
Holy Week and Easter 2024
Holy Monday - 25
th
March
7.30pm Sung Mass*
Holy Tuesday - 26
th
March
7.30pm Sung Mass*
Holy Wednesday - 27
th
March
7.30pm Sung Mass*
Good Friday
- 29
th
March
Holy Saturday
- 30
th
March
10am Sung Mattins
Easter
30
th
March
7.30pm
Vigil
and
First
Mass
of Easter*
Easter Sunday
- 31
st
March
10am
Procession
and
High
Mass*
6.30pm
Solemn
Evensong
and Benediction*
*
Services
marked
with
an
asterisk
will
be
live-
streamed
and
the
stream
subsequently
available
to
watch
on
this
page.
For
the
live-stream
go
to
the streamed services page.
Services
which
are
underlined
are
available
to
be viewed by clicking on the text of the service.
S
B
Holy Week
Leaflet