St Catherine - St Christopher - St Laurence - St Mark - St Mary
THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
16th March 2025
Second Sunday of Lent
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 (St Laurence).
READINGS FOR TODAY
Genesis 15:1-12 & 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-end
COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same. Through our Lord Jesus Christ – who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Katherine, Keith, Freda, Brenda, Jonathan, Gill, Andrew, Samuel, Nicky, Shirley, Dave S, Adam, Orla, Frederick, Val, Susan, David, Peter, Matt,
Alistair, Roy, Gillian, Torben, Sharon, Daphne, Sheila, Malcolm
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Measure your wealth by what you’d have left if you lost all your money.”
- H Jackson Brown Jnr
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
All-together Special Prayer Event with Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Across the parish we welcome Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin (our Bishop of Dover) as part of her week-long visit to the Thanet Deanery. This event will be held at St Catherine’s in Manston (Preston Road, CT12 5BG) on Thursday, 20th March at 2pm. It will include prayer, chants, hymns and discussion with the bishop. Refreshments will be served afterwards next-door in the village hall. Parking is available along Preston Road and at the village hall. If you require a lift, please contact Cheryl Belsey on 07398 038366.
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What’s on this Week
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14:30 Deanery Confirmation St Peter, Broadstairs
18:00 Evening Service St Mark – CM
Psalm 119:169-176, Deuteronomy 6:1-9
MONDAY 17th
TUESDAY 18th
10:30 – 11:30 Belleplates St Mark
Contact Jan Austin
11:00 Communion Chartwell House – JA & PB
18:30 – 19:30 Beginners’ Bellringing Practice St Laurence Tower
19:30 – 21:00 Bellringing Practice St Laurence Tower
Contact Freda Parker
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group
WEDNESDAY 19th
10:00 – 12:00 Churchyard Group St Laurence
Contact Barbara Byne
10:00 – 12:00 Knit and Natter St Mark Lounge
50p contribution for refreshments.
Contact Frances Barnes
11:00 Midweek Prayer and Communion St Mary’s - KC
18:00 Brownies St Laurence Parish Hall
19:00 Home Group – Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 20th
14:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
20th Mar: “Titanic” Bob Pryer
27th Mar: “Theatre Memories” – National Theatre Day
3rd Apr: Easter Quiz
10th Apr: “Chocolate” – Carl Whitewood
Contact Prim Williamson 07955 498487
FRIDAY 21st
09:30 – 12:00 Coffee Morning St Christopher
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510
18:00 – 19:30 Bible Study St Laurence Rectory
SATURDAY 22nd
10:00 – 12:00 Open Church St Laurence
SUNDAY 29th
12:00 Baptism St Mark - PB
Notices and Forthcoming Events
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DEANERY CONFIRMATION SERVICE: 3pm this TODAY at St Peter's Broadstairs. Please support Ollie & Emily from St Mary's, Helen from St Mark's and Jacob, Michael, Linda & Pat (who is renewing her faith commitment) from St Laurence with your attendance or your prayers. Bishop Rose will be leading the service. There are 19 candidates from across the Deanery.
MOTHERING SUNDAY JOINT SERVICE: 10am Sunday 30th March at St Catherine’s Manston. Each church should make their own arrangements regarding posies and bring them please. Refreshments will be provided after the service next-door in the village hall. There will be no morning services at any other parish church.
SPIRITUALITY HOUR Spirituality Hour continues monthly at Saint Laurence in the candlelit Chapel – refreshments at 7pm for 7.30pm 2nd April 7th May 4th June
ST LAURENCE CLOCK APPEAL: Dates for your diary: 5th April, Quiz Night. This one will be held in St Laurence CHURCH, 6:30pm for 7:00 start. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. There will be a raffle at half time and any donations for prizes would be gratefully be accepted. Tickets for £5.00 per person. Please contact Freda re tickets or prizes on 07732864076. 9th May, an evening concert by Edward and the Coastal choir. Tickets £10.00 from Freda or on the door. 1st June Art Show with a preview on the Friday evening. 28th June Pat’s Strawberry Tea – an all-day event, more details to follow
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETINGS: Sunday 27 April after the service at St Mark's, St Catherine's & St Laurence, Sunday 4 May 3pm at St Christopher's. To be a member of the LOCAL LEADERSHIP TEAM and have a vote you need to be on the electoral roll and this year everyone who wishes to be on the ER must fill in a new form.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Note the date: Annual Parochial Church Meeting – Sunday 18th May 12.45pm at St Mark’s (refreshments/lunch beforehand from 12 noon). ST LAURENCE BELLRINGERS: The bellringers came 6th in the recent Canterbury District Call Change Competition. This was a fantastic result for the team whose total score was 65%. We are still looking to recruit more people to become bell ringers of the future. Please come and have a chat with Freda after the service on Sunday to find out more. Alternatively, please ring Freda on 07732864076 for more information.
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA: This annual event will be happening at St Catherine’s once again on four of the Fridays in May. The performers this year are: Knight and Daze (vocals, guitar, keyboard, sing-along), Mud Chalk (vocals, guitar, keyboard), David Lamner (organ and keyboard), Greyhound Buskers (ukeleles, vocals). Please do put the dates in your diary! Performances will start at 7pm. £8 per evening or £24 for all 4, if booked in advance. £9 on the door. |
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SUE COX: If anyone wishes to visit or communicate with Sue, she is on Birchington Ward in QEQM
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WORSHIP SUNDAY 23rd March 2025
3rd Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-9 ,1Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9
ST LAURENCE
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes & Marcia Neve, Sue Booker
ST CATHERINE
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
ST MARK
10:00 Communion Rev Catherine Tucker
12:00 Baptism Rev Phil Barnes
18:00 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 85, 2Timothy 4:1-18
ST CHRISTOPHER
10:00 Shared service with St Mark
ST MARY
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
01843 592478
Please note that the office only has volunteers manning it. Regularly, this is Steve on a Thursday morning and Barbara Byne on a Friday morning (9-11am).
Here are some useful contacts:
Team Rector: Reverend Catherine Tucker rectorcatherine@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden@hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Baptism Clerk: Kelly Gooding baptisms@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Wedding Clerk: Sue Booker weddings@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Safeguarding: Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden@hotmail.com
Anna Chaplain: Judith Andrews judithandrewsllm@outloook.com
Pew News: Julia Penn via email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
The Pew News is prepared on a Wednesday afternoon and printed copies are produced on a Thursday morning.
Palm Sunday, Holy Week & Easter
Across the Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet
Sunday 13th April – Palm Sunday with Passion Reading
St Laurence Palm & Passion Communion and Procession 10:00
St Mary Palm & Passion Communion 10:00
St Catherine Palm & Passion Communion 10:00
St Christopher None
St Mark Palm & Passion Service of the Word 10:00
Evening Worship 18:30
Monday 14th April
St Catherine Altogether Holy Week Communion 18:30
Tuesday 15th April
St Mary Altogether Holy Week Communion 18:30
Wednesday 16th April
St Mark Altogether Holy Week Agape Meal & informal Communion 18:30
Thursday 17th April – Maundy Thursday
St Laurence Altogether Last Supper Communion with foot-washing and candlelit vigil 18:30
Friday 18th April – Good Friday
St Laurence Stations of the Cross – walk around the church 12:00
Meditation Hour - reflections with pictures 13:00
Veneration of the Cross Service with kissing of the Cross 14:00
St Mark Good Friday Service 10:00
St Mary Last Hour Service 13:00
St Catherine Meditation Hour 14:00
Saturday 19th April – Easter Saturday
St Laurence Server’s training for whole parish 10:00 – 11:30
Sunday 20th April – Easter Day – Alleluia! He Is Risen!
St Laurence Family Friendly Communion Service & Easter Egg Hunt 10:00
St Mary Dawn Service of First Light @ Viking Ship 05:30
Family Friendly Communion 10:00
St Catherine Family Friendly Communion 10:00
St Christopher Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt by Little Ones Variety Events (LOVE) 15:00
Intergenerational Café Church – all ages 16:00
Kids’ Entertainment by LOVE 17:00
St Mark Family Friendly Communion 10:00
Evening Worship 18:30
St Laurence Church Ramsgate : High St, St Lawrence Ramsgate CT11 0QT
St Catherine’s Church Manston: 3 High St, Manston CT12 5BG
St Christopher’s Church Newington: Princess Margaret Avenue CT12 6LG
St Mary’s Church Cliffsend: 56 Foads Lane Cliffsend CT12 5JP
St Mark’s Church Northwood: 8 Pysons Road Northwood CT12 6TR
Office 01843 592478 Office@parishstlaurence-ramsgate.org.uk
rectorcatherine@parishstlaurence-ramsgate.org.uk
