THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, 14th May, 2023
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.
Live-streaming of the service at St Laurence is available today with Rev Brian Griffiths leading.
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
[Genesis 8:20-9:17], Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:7-end, 1Peter 3:13-end,
John 14:15-21
The reading from Acts must be used as either 1st or 2nd reading.
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
God, our Redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son; grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy. Through Jesus Christ our risen Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit - one God, now and forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” - Aristotle
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Andy, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Daphne, Adam, Orla and Alan.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 15th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Academy
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 16th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate Group St Mark
Contact Jan Austin 01843 582993
13:15 -14:15 NHS St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice St Laurence Tower
Contact Freda Parker: 07732 864076
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study Contact 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 17th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: barnesfrances534@gmail.com
18:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Laurence Parish Hall
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study Contact Norma Wright on peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 18th
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club - Social Group St Laurence Parish Hall
Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson: 01843 594512
FRIDAY 19th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
16:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
19:00 MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA St Catherine
Thanet Community Gospel Choir performing a varied and lively selection of gospel-inspired songs.
SATURDAY 20th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
SIGHT-LOSS FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Chartwell House (new residential home at Westwood, CT94FY) is hosting this newly-formed club, 12:30-15:00 bi-monthly. £10 includes lunch and activities. Please ring 01843 264865 to book.
Forthcoming dates: 18 May, 20 July, 21 Sept, 16 Nov.
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The programme for the next few weeks is as follows:
18 May To be finalised
25 May “The Amazing Cecille Chattergee” – Bernie Morgan
1 June Bishop Rose
8 June History of St Mark’s – John Parker
15 June Bring and Buy Sale
22 June Angela’s Italian Escape -
These take place at St Mark’s.
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA: St Catherine’s church is, once again, hosting various music concerts on the next three Fridays:
19 May: Thanet Community Gospel Choir (a lively mix of gospel-inspired songs), 26 May: Kelly Richardson (vocalist, performing hits from the 60s onwards),
2 June: part 1 - Matt Weston (organist playing favourite hymns),
part 2 - Kellet Gut Shantymen (sea-shanties).
Tickets £7 in advance, £8 on door. Or buy tickets for all 4 events for the price of 3: £21. Refreshments available, including wine and nibbles. Please contact either Julia Penn on 07979 989115 or Barbara Redman 07720 068030 to book. Bank transfer preferred – details will be given when booking – or cash machine available at church. Please support these events, tell others, display our poster if you are able and raise money for our parish.
BELL RINGING: District Bell Practice 10-12:00 on 20th May, St Laurence Tower.
- CHURCH: Until the end of September St Laurence Church will be open on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm for visitors to look around. Refreshments will be available and a book-sale table. If anyone would like to volunteer as a “church watcher” please contact Barbara Byne on 7867974275. Book donations would be appreciated – Barbara Byne
UPDATE ON WORK AT ST MARK’S: The floor that was damaged has been completely removed in readiness for the replacement. While this has been going on, it has been discovered that 3 floor joists are rotten and need replacing, so in some way it was fortunate that the floor has needed to come up. The stage doors are very near to being repaired so that they open and close smoothly in a bi-fold fashion. Things are looking hopeful that the venue will be complete and ready for use during Broadstairs Folk Week (11th - 18th August).
FOOD BANK: Although the parish office is not always open and available to take food donations, you can take them to your church and we will liaise about taking the food over to the food bank. Or you can take your donations directly there – Unit 3c, Westwood Business Park, Strasbourg Street, Margate CT9 3JJ (behind B&Q/ Home Bargains). If the warehouse is closed there is a chest where items can be left safely in the business park central office lobby (first door on left as you enter the ‘courtyard’).
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
21st May 2023
Readings: [Ezekiel 36:24-28], Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10,[32-end],
1Peter 4:12-14,5:6-11, John 17:1-11
The reading from Acts must be used as either 1st or 2nd reading.
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 8, Isaiah 65:17-25, Revelation 21:1-8, 22-27.
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE: There are many tasks involved in running the parish, many of which can be undertaken from home. If you think you could help as a volunteer, please contact Alison Willoughby-Browne on treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Please note that the office only has volunteers manning it. Regularly, this is Sue Cox on a Thursday morning and Barbara Byne Friday 10-12.
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
Items for Pew News may be left for Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115
or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
