Vicar
The Rev'd Canon Robert McTeer SSC
Fr McTeer was born in Whickham and has lived all his life in the North East. His early Christian formation was at S. Mary the Virgin, Whickham where he worshiped from a very early age, singing in the choir, bell ringing, serving and as a member of the scout and youth groups.
As a young adult he played a full part in parish life.
He worked in the retail trade with the Cooperative Society and was Area General Manger before training for the priesthood.
Having trained at Chichester Theological College, Fr McTeer was ordained in 1992 and served his curacy at All Saints’ South Shields.
He moved to St Helen Auckland in 1995.
Fr McTeer is Honorary Canon of S. Peter’s Cathedral, Koforidua, Ghana, and is Local Vicar of the Society of the Holy Cross.
The Vicarage, Manor Road, St Helen Auckland. DL14 9EN
Email: Fr.R.McTeer@btinternet.com Telephone: 01388 604152
The Rev'd Canon Robert McTeer SSC
Fr McTeer was born in Whickham and has lived all his life in the North East. His early Christian formation was at S. Mary the Virgin, Whickham where he worshiped from a very early age, singing in the choir, bell ringing, serving and as a member of the scout and youth groups.
As a young adult he played a full part in parish life.
He worked in the retail trade with the Cooperative Society and was Area General Manger before training for the priesthood.
Having trained at Chichester Theological College, Fr McTeer was ordained in 1992 and served his curacy at All Saints’ South Shields.
He moved to St Helen Auckland in 1995.
Fr McTeer is Honorary Canon of S. Peter’s Cathedral, Koforidua, Ghana, and is Local Vicar of the Society of the Holy Cross.
The Vicarage, Manor Road, St Helen Auckland. DL14 9EN
Email: Fr.R.McTeer@btinternet.com Telephone: 01388 604152
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Assistant Curate
The Rev'd Alistair Hodkinson Fr Alistair grew up in Tynemouth. Originally a Methodist, he became an Anglican whilst at Durham University, where he read Music. He sang in a number of Chapel Choirs and was also a military musician, which he hoped to pursue as a career before realizing that Our Lord had other plans! After two years working as a Pastoral Assistant in London and Newcastle, he spent three years in formation for Ordination at S. Stephen's House, Oxford and was ordained in 2016. Fr Alistair enjoys music, especially singing and playing the guitar, reading novels, watching rugby and football, and discovering old pubs. Tel; (01388) 606208 |
Organist
Dr Ian Brunt
As well as being a parish organist for 35 years, Dr Brunt is a full-time medical practitioner.
His musical education began before starting school, when he began learning the piano.
Musical studies during school covering a breadth of general musicianship, which culminated in a place with The National Youth Orchestra, as flutist, composer and general musician.
Music has remained a lifelong interest for Dr Brunt, who gives numerous recitals and performances throughout the year.
He is currently President of The British Carillon Society and The Darlington & District Organists' and Choirmasters Association.
Dr Ian Brunt
As well as being a parish organist for 35 years, Dr Brunt is a full-time medical practitioner.
His musical education began before starting school, when he began learning the piano.
Musical studies during school covering a breadth of general musicianship, which culminated in a place with The National Youth Orchestra, as flutist, composer and general musician.
Music has remained a lifelong interest for Dr Brunt, who gives numerous recitals and performances throughout the year.
He is currently President of The British Carillon Society and The Darlington & District Organists' and Choirmasters Association.
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Churchwardens
Mr John Bake Telephone:(01388) 832312 Mrs Anne Skillcorn Telephone:(0191) 3781678 PCC Secretary Mr Gareth Gladman Telephone:(01388) 340936 PPC Treasurer Mrs Pat Bake Telephone:(01388) 832312 |
