THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 16th April, 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 unavailable today.
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
[Exodus 14:10-end,15:20+21], Acts 2:14a+22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-end
The reading from Acts must be used.
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty Father, you have given your only Son to die for our sins and to rise again for our justification: grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; 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 forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
16th April is the feast day for St Bernadette of Lourdes and the date of her death in 1879. Her visions of the Virgin Mary took place at a grotto near Lourdes, the site of a spring with miraculous healing powers. This site has since become a place of international pilgrimage. St Bernadette became a nun in 1866, was beatified in 1925 and canonized in 1933.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Lynne, Mick, Andy, Dave B, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison. We give thanks for Kevin’s on-going recovery and the medical skills that have got him this far.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
12:00 Baptism St Catherine, led by Rev Phil
16:00 APCM St Laurence Parish Hall
All those on the electoral roll are entitled to attend to elect officers. Anyone who lives in the parish is entitled to vote for the parochial wardens, but nothing else.
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 17th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Junior School
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 18th
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
WEDNESDAY 19th
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 for 19:30 St George’s Day Supper St Catherine
THURSDAY 20th
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 21st
16:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 22nd
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Sunday 16th April, 4p.m. in St Laurence Parish Hall.
1) for the appointment of the two parish churchwardens – this may be attended by everyone on the Electoral Roll of the parish and those resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors.
2) the Annual Parochial Church Meeting only for members on the Electoral Roll of the St Laurence-in-Thanet Parish. This meeting elects representatives for the Deanery Synod, for the PCC and appointment of the Independent Examiner who considers the life of the parish as recorded in the The Trustees Report 2022 . If you need a paper copy, please ask your churchwarden.
GEORGE’S DAY SUPPER: This event has been brought forward to this Wednesday,19th April, 7 for 7.30pm at St Catherine, Manston. There are still a few places available for this hearty Ploughman’s meal. 3 courses for £8 – bargain! Bring your own drink, tea/coffee at end of meal. Raffle prizes would be appreciated. Please contact Cheryl on 07398 038366 to book. And please join in with a red/white theme!
QUIZ NIGHT: 7pm, Saturday, 22nd April at St Laurence Parish Hall in aid of the clock appeal. £5 per person, £40 per team of 8. To book, contact Freda Parker on 07732864076 / info@stlawrenceclockappeal.org
DEMENTIA CAFÉ: Thanet Dementia Action Alliance are hosting a sensory-themed event on Tuesday, 25th April, 11:00 – 13:00 at Chartwell House Care Home, 26 Draco Drive, off Star Lane, Westwood. CT9 4FY
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.
CORONATION CELEBRATIONS: “Bring and Share” lunches are planned for Sunday 7th May at St Laurence, St Mark and St Catherine. Please put the date in your diary and feel free to invite friends and family to join us.
For St Laurence please contact/speak to Ann (597170) or Marcia (585366) to book or offer help.
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The programme for the rest of April is as follows:
April 20 How to dress a lady – Louise Woodcock
April 27 RNLI – John Ray
These take place at St Mark’s.
DEANERY SYNOD VACANCY: WANTED!! Deanery Synod Secretary
The current Deanery Synod Secretary is stepping down and a new Secretary is required. The role will include: keeping the roll of members up to date, organising meetings (3 per year) creating agenda/notice of business to be discussed, taking minutes, reporting to Diocese and PCCs as necessary. For more information, please speak to Judith Andrews (07779 149979) new Lay Chair of Thanet Deanery.
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’).
PARISH ACTIVITIES: Are there any more regular activities that happen in the parish that should be included in this Pew News publication? If so, please contact Julia Penn (details at end of page) with details. Many thanks.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
23rd April 2023
Readings: [Zephaniah3: 14-end] Acts 2:14a, 36-41, Psalm 116:1-3/10-end, or Psalm 116:1-7
1Peter 1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Ken
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Cheryl Belsey and Julia Penn
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Haggai 1:12-2:9, Psalm 48:8-14, Corinthians 3:10-17
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Sue 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
