THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday 22nd January 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 St Laurence service is not available at present.
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
Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1,4-12 or 27:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23
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. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
22nd January – St Vincent’s Day – the first Spanish martyr, dying in the early fourth century, having suffered numerous modes of torture.
Remember on St Vincent’s Day,
If the sun his beams display,
Be sure to mark the transient beam,
Which through the casement casts a gleam.
For ‘tis a token bright and clear
Of prosperous weather all the year. Traditional rhyme.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Brenda, Andy, Alistair, Dave B, Peter, Shirley, Kevin, Dave S and those who are known personally to you.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 23rd
09:15 Collective Worship St Laurence Junior School
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 24th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate Group St Mark
13:15 -14:15 NHS St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice – see notices St Laurence Tower
Contact Freda: freda.parker@sky.com
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study Contact 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 25th
10:0 -12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
See Notices.
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 peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 26th
9:15-10:00 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club -see notices St Laurence Parish Hall
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
FRIDAY 27th
10:30 Holocaust Memorial Service St Mark
11:00-12:00 No Prayer Group today St Mark Lounge
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 28th
18:30 Quiz Night St Laurence Parish Hall
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
ACORN CLUB: This is a social club aimed at the mature members of our congregations. It involves an activity, a raffle, refreshments and chat and then bingo. £2 per session plus raffle - 50p per strip plus bingo - 60p for 2 games (6 games in total) with £2 prize per game.
KNIT AND NATTER: Knit, Craft and Natter is a group meeting every Wednesday in the lounge at St Marks from 10.00 am to 12.00pm and it costs 50p a session to cover our costs. Anyone who does a craft is welcome along with those who just want to watch and maybe try a craft or just 'natter' with us. We have stitchers, knitters, embroiderers and all sorts. It's a really friendly group of church and non-church goers. All are welcome!
BELLRINGING: The St Laurence bellringers are starting to work towards a quarter peal for the coronation of King Charles III. To get up to the required standard they will be practising on the last Sunday of January, February, March and April from 5:00 -6:00pm. We are looking forward to the opportunity of ringing something special to celebrate the Coronation.
“Ring for the King” is a nationwide event taking place on the 6th May, the day of King Charles III coronation. The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (CCCBR) is looking to recruit 8000 ringers around the country to take part in this event and to keep the bells going throughout the reign. Here at St Laurence we are looking for some new recruits (obviously not 8000!) to train in time for “Ring for the King”. It’s a fun and cheap hobby which is great for the mind and a great whole-body exercise and, of course, a great social activity. If you are interested, we practise on a Tuesday evening 19:30 – 21;00. Freda Parker – Tower Captain – 07732864076.
CLUBS/GROUPS: There are a number of groups that meet regularly in our churches and the Pew News is a place where these can be explained and high-lighted. If you know of/lead a group please contact Julia with some detail. (Eg: Fellowship Group at St Mark, E.K.I.D.S, Northwood Singers etc)
If you can support the following item, please make every effort to do so!
It is a fundraiser for the parish/clock restoration appeal.
QUIZ NIGHT: in aid of the St Laurence Clock Restoration Appeal, Saturday 28th January at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets £5.00 per person, bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets from Freda on 07732864076 or info@stlawrenceclockappeal.org
It would be great to see a team from each church in the parish!
PARISH OFFICE: We no longer have anyone manning the office. There are still various tasks that could be split up among several volunteers. Thank you to those who have stepped forward. If you think you could help please contact Alison on treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
January 29th 2023
Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 1:18-end,
John 2:1-11
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Service Christine Martin
Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Psalm 33:12-22, John 1:1-7
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday and Thursday from 09:00-11:00.
Please note that the office no longer has anyone to man it, so these hours are not guaranteed.
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler sharoncutler.cutler201@gmail.com
Kevin Spain gliderpilot127@gmail.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
