THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches united in Christ
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Third Sunday Before Lent
Sunday 13th February 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 Andrew Jacobson.
Please join the St Laurence-in-Thanet Facebook Group to participate.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, who alone can bring order to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity: give your people grace so to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, among the many changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ your son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“By friendship you mean the greatest love, the greatest usefulness, the most open communication, the noblest sufferings, the severest truth, the heartiest counsel, and the greatest union of minds of which brave men and women are capable.”
Jeremy Taylor
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Valerie, Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Margaret, Eileen, Pam, Brenda, Val, Juliette, Roy, Andy, Margaret, John, David, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, Steve and those who are known personally to you
Recently Deceased: Peter Wright
Patricia Buchan
Joy Mullins
Eileen Knight
Communication link - What’s on this week
MORNING & EVENING PRAYER continue to be live-streamed on a daily basis. Morning Prayer is at 8:00am & Evening Prayer is at 7:00pm. These remain available on the Parish of St Laurence Facebook Group page for you to view at any time.
TODAY
12:00 Baptism of Oakleigh St Laurence
18:30 Evening Praise – Depend on God St Mark
MONDAY 14th
TUESDAY 15th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing practice Tower – St Laurence
19:45 St Mark Home Group (contact 01843 583103)
WEDNESDAY 16th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 St Mark Home Group (contact peterene@tiscali.co.uk)
19:00-20:00 Keep Fit Hall – St Mark
THURSDAY 17th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
FRIDAY 18th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge - St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
SATURDAY 19th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-12:00 Beginners & Learners Bell Ringing Practice Tower – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
ST MARK’S CHURCH HALL: It has been decided that the Church Hall will remain open while the new kitchen is being fitted at St Mark’s. During this time, between the 31st January and 25th February, the kitchen area will be out of bounds.
THANET FOOD LINK LENT CHALLENGE: 2nd March to 14th April
Are you planning to give up something for Lent? How about taking up our Lent Challenge and giving one item of food to Thanet Food Link per day for the 40 days of Lent? All non-perishable foods are welcome, especially tinned meals, pasta, pasta sauces, packet meals, cereals, tinned desserts and veg, biscuits, tea and coffee and UHT milk. How about trying to think of something different every day?
Each week we give out about 200 bags of food to people who need it in Thanet. We need help to fill these bags. By taking part in our Lent challenge you can help us help those in need.
I AM MARK: On Saturday 5th March, St. Luke’s, Ramsgate are hosting Stefan Smart who is coming to perform Mark’s gospel. This is a powerful and unique way of engaging with the Bible, hearing a gospel performed in one sitting (about 90 minutes – this is a precis, the whole gospel takes 3 hours!).
The event is suitable for Christians, for whom it will be an opportunity to hear the gospel in a unique way and also for non-Christians who can come and hear the gospel as a performance in a very non-threatening way.
Please come, and bring friends and family. Tickets are available for £5 in advance and £7 on the door. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-am-mark-tickets-262438198717?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
FEBRUARY’S MOST WANTED ITEMS FOR THE FOOD BANK: pasta, tinned meat, tinned meals, packet meals, cereal bars, cuppa soups. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHURCH and be fantastic! We now take card, so flash your plastic! If you’ve enjoyed your time in church today please consider setting up a standing order to give back to the church or making a contactless donation at the end of the service. Our bank details are: St Laurence-in-Thanet Team Ministry, sort code – 405240, account number – 00028720
ST LAURENCE SPRING FAIR will be taking place on Saturday 26th March 2022, 10.30-13.00. We need help with the following as we start preparations:
- green tablecloths/sheets (If you want these returned, please clearly label with name)
- artificial spring flowers and egg cups (non-returnable).
Please hand to Sue Booker in Church or into the Parish Office.
SAVE THE DATES: St Catherine’s May Music Extravaganza! Every Friday evening in May, from 7pm – 9pm, St Catherine’s will be hosting musicians for an evening of music and fun. Watch this space for more details and artist information as they are announced! The first Music Extravaganza evening will be on Friday 6th May.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
February 20th – Second Sunday before Lent
Readings: Genesis 2:4-9,15-25, Psalm 65, Revelations 4:1-11, Luke 8:22-25
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will be live streamed by
Judith Andrews via Facebook
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Cheryl Belsey & Julia Penn
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship (Wisdom) Christine Martin
(Readings: Psalm 104:1,33-35, Job 28:1-13,23-28, Acts 14:8-20)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
BOOKING FOR SUNDAY SERVICES.
It is important you book your place to avoid disappointment on the day. Please contact:
St Catherine - 07979989115 (Julia Penn) St Mark - 07766547510 (Janice Austin)
St Laurence - 01843 597170 (Ann Gregson) St Mary - 07412445055 (John Vinson)
Social Distancing and the wearing of face coverings or masks is encouraged.
PARISH OFFICE
Parish Administrator Jess Andrews
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
