THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 23rd 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
[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
The reading from Acts must be used.
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty Father, who, in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord, give us such knowledge of his presence with us – that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness 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
St George’s Day – 23rd April – patron saint of England. The legend of St George and the Dragon, in which the hero fights and kills a dragon to save the life of a princess, is an allegory of the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness or spring over winter. Despite St George being the patron saint of England, his day is infrequently marked here in England, but Barcelona marks the day with the giving of red roses and books.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Linda, Lynne, Mick, Andy, Dave B, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 24th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Junior School
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 25th
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 26th
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
THURSDAY 27th
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 28th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 29th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
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.
BELLRINGING: The St Laurence bellringers will be practising the quarter peal for the coronation of King Charles III on the last Sunday of April from 5:00-6:00pm and 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. Practise is on a Tuesday evening 19:30 – 21:00. Please contact Freda Parker – Tower Captain – 07732864076 for more information.
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 next few weeks is as follows:
27 April RNLI – John Ray
4 May Members own
11 May The orchids of Kent – Clive Nuttman
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 next page) with details. Many thanks.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
30th April 2023
Readings: [Genesis 7], Acts 2:42-end, Psalm 23, 1Peter 2:19-end, john 10:1-10
The reading from Acts must be used as either 1st or 2nd reading.
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 Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 118:1-14, Psalm 118:15-29
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
