THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
3rd Sunday of Epiphany
21st January
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.
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 14:17-20, Psalm 128, Revelation 19:6-10, John 2:1-11
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving presence, renew your people with your heavenly grace and, in all our weakness, sustain us by your mighty power. 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.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
On this day:
1791 – King Louis XVI was guillotined, ending the French monarchy
1911 – The first Monte Carlo Rally took place
1954 – The first nuclear-powered submarine was launched, named “Nautilus”
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Adam, Orla, Frederick, Lynne, Vivien, Freda, Val, Steven, Dan, Lucy.
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What’s on this Week |
TODAY 21st January 2024
18:30 Evening Worship St Mark - Christine Martin
MONDAY 22nd
TUESDAY 23rd
10:30-11:30 Belleplates St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bellringing practice Tower St Laurence
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group
WEDNESDAY 24th
10:00 Knit and Natter St Mark Lounge
50p contribution for refreshments.
Contact Frances Barnes on 01843 869043 or 07359 421662
11:00 Funeral of Peter Williams St Laurence
Followed by light refreshments in Parish Hall
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright: 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 25th
14:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson 01843 594517
FRIDAY 26th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
SATURDAY 27th
10:00-11:30 Beginners’ Practice Tower St Laurence
18:30 Quiz in aid of Clock Restoration Fund St Laurence Parish Hall
See notices
Notices and Forthcoming Events
COVENANT SERVICE: If you attended the joint service at St Mark’s on 7th January, you probably enjoyed it as much as I did. There was a lot of enthusiasm for feeling part of a bigger team and there is talk of repeating the joint services a little more frequently.
QUIZ NIGHT: Saturday 27th January 6:30pm for 7:00pm start, in St Laurence Parish Hall. £5.00 per ticket, teams of 8 per table. There will be a raffle and donations of prizes are welcome. To either book your tickets or donate a raffle prize, please contact Freda on 07732864076, mornings only.
There will be more fund-raising events in March, April and May details coming soon.
ST LAWRENCE CLOCK FUND UPDATE: By the end of 2023 we had raised £7,001.65. We really need the support of YOU, your family, friends and the local community to make a big push in 2024 to get nearer our target of £20,000, before we can even think about applying for grants. If you are able, please consider setting up a standing order for any amount you are able to give on a regular basis, or alternatively you can make a one-off donation direct into the clock bank account, the details are: account name Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust, sort code 30-98-90, account number 18498668. – Freda Parker
ACORN SOCIAL CLUB: Acorn Club will be meeting on the 3rd Thursday in each month.
This will continue, as before, in St Laurence Parish Hall from 2p.m. to 4p.m.
18th January, 16th February and 21st March are the three meetings before Easter.
The club is for older members of the community and new members are welcome.
Contact Zoë. Mob: 07736670020
ACM/APCM DATES: Note the dates.
Annual Church Meetings:
Sunday 24th March, St Laurence and St Mark, after the morning service.
Sunday 7th April, St Catherine and St Mary after the morning service.
Annual Parochial Church meeting (APCM):
Sunday 14th April, 4p.m. in St Laurence Parish Hall.
CHARITY DONATIONS: Please continue to give your unwanted clothes to Cheryl Belsey, who will take it to the depot at Westwood and receive money that goes into our church funds. Contact her on: 07398 038366.
THANET FOOD LINK: January 2024’s most wanted items: cereal, tinned meals, biscuits, desserts, meat or fish paste, jam. Thank you for continued support and kindness. It really is appreciated and still so needed. Any queries or for more information, please speak with Ruth Farmer, or email on ruth.farmer@talktalk.net or telephone on 01843 863577
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
28th January, 2024, 4th Sunday of Epiphany
Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, Revelation 12:1-5a, Mark1:21-28
ST LAURENCE
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
ST CATHERINE
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
ST CHRISTOPHER
Shared service with St Mark
ST MARK
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 145:13b-21, Isaiah 6:8-13, Matthew 13:10-17
23:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
ST MARY
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
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 on a Friday morning (9-11am).
Here are some useful contacts:
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
Pew News: Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115 or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
