THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
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Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 11th December 2022
Should you have a gluten allergy and wish to receive communion please let one of the sides people know at least 10 minutes before the service starts so that a gluten free wafer may be provided.
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will also be live streamed by Rev Brian Griffiths
If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:4-10/Magnificat, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
O Lord Jesus Christ, who, at your first coming, sent your messenger to prepare your way before you: grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready your way by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in your sight. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the holy spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Three major events happened on this day: 1936 Edward VIII abdicated, 1941 Germany and Italy declared war on USA, 1997 the royal yacht Britannia was decommissioned.
“If, of all words of tongue and pen, the saddest are: ‘It might have been’,
More sad are these we daily see: ‘It is, but hadn’t ought to be!’ ” Bret Harte
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Dave B, Kelly, Carole, Kevin, Vic, Adam, Paul, Orla, Rosanagh, Alistair, Andy, Vera, Brenda, Dan, Margaret, David, Dennison, Dave S and those who are known personally to you.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
12.30 Scout, Cub, Beaver Christingle service St Laurence
17:30 Dave Stephens St Laurence
plays Christmas Concertina
18:30 Nine Lessons and Carols St Laurence
18:30 Evening Worship St Mark
(1 Samuel 1:1-20, 1 Samuel 1:21-28, Psalm 113)
MONDAY 12th
10:30 Collective Worship at St Laurence School
14:00-16:00 Thanet Cancer Help Group St Mark Lounge
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 13th
10:30-12:00 Belleplates St Mark Lounge
13:00-15:00 Dementia Café St Christopher
Judith: 07779 149979
13:15 -14:15 NHS Falls St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice St Laurence tower
19:45 Home Group contact: 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 14th
10:00-12:00 Knit, Craft & Natter St Mark Lounge
18:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Laurence Parish Hall
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 Home Group contact: peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 15th
9:15-10:00 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-1600 Acorn Club St Laurence Parish Hall
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
FRIDAY 16th
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group - St Mark Lounge
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
19:00 St Catherine Christmas Dinner Manston Village Hall
SATURDAY 17th
10:00-12:00 Muffles Bells St Laurence tower
10:00-14:00 Festive Food Pantry St Christopher - see notices
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The St Laurence Christmas Fair raised £1100 for parish funds. To everyone who contributed in any way whatsoever: “Thank you, thank you, thank you” - Zoë
Dear Friends,
A huge thank you from Jane and myself for the wonderful send-off that you gave us at the conclusion of my ministry in the Parish of St Laurence in Thanet. For those who brought and prepared the sumptuous buffet in the Parish Hall - you did us proud! Thank you also for the many generous and unique gifts which we will treasure as memories of our 8 years in Thanet.
As I said on Wednesday evening, there is no ‘I’ in teams and I would like to thank each one of you who over the years have contribute to the life of the parish. Continue to build strong relationships, not only with each other but in the wider community.
Jane and I now move on in the next phase of our journey as we move to Worthing, a new community and diocese. We rest confident in the hope that the Christ-light will continue to lead and guide us as it has throughout our lives together.
If you would like to stay in touch, you can either follow us on FaceBook or alternatively ask us directly for our new contact details.
With our love and prayers,
Andrew and Jane
If you can support any of the following items, please make every effort to do so! They are fundraisers for the parish
CHRISTMAS DINNER: St Catherine’s are hosting this at Manston Village Hall on Friday, 16th Dec. 7 for 7.30pm. £17 per head for a 3-course meal and coffee/tea. Limited places left - please contact either Cheryl on 585180/07398 038366 or Barbara Redman on 07720 068030
FESTIVE FOOD PANTRY: Saturday 17th December at St Christopher’s Church 10am-2pm. Donations requested of festive treats for the Pantry – packaged mince pies, Christmas puddings, chocolates, biscuits, savoury snacks. Also – kitchen staples like pasta, rice, tins of tomatoes or soup, hygiene products welcomed. Please call Judith Andrews 07779 149979 for more information.
CAROLS AFTER CHRISTMAS: St Mark’s Belleplate group (handbells) invites you to an afternoon of Christmas music and tea on Saturday 7th January 2pm-4pm in St Mark’s church hall. Admission is free. Donations to church funds welcome.
QUIZ NIGHT: in aid of the St Lawrence/Laurence Clock Restoration Appeal, Saturday 28th January at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets £5.00 per person, bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets from Freda on 07732864076 or info@stlawrenceclockappeal.org
ST MARK’S WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Belleplates, Home Groups, Northwood Singers, Thursday Fellowship will NOT meet on weeks beg 18th and 25th Dec. Prayer group will not meet on 23rd Dec.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
December 18th –Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-8,18-20, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-end
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths &
Amanda Madgwick
18:30 Nine Lessons and Carols Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Frances Barnes
18:30 Carol Service Rev Phil Barnes
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
Please note the office is now volunteer run so these hours are not guaranteed.
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