THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 24th April 2022
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.
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will also be live streamed by Judith Andrews.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Acts 5:27-32, Psalm 150, 1 Revelations 1:4-8, John 20:19-31
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 the merits of your Son Jesus Christ 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
O Lord, teach me that if I do not live a life that satisfies thee, I shall not live a life that will satisfy me. Puritan prayer
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Shelley, Fuchsia, Makayla, Frank, Christine, Sheila, Brenda, Val, John, Penny, Peter Valerie, Mal, Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Margaret, Eileen, James, Pam, Vera, Roy, Andy, Margaret, John, David, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, Steve, Ronald and those who are known personally to you
Communication link - What’s on this week
MORNING & EVENING PRAYER will no longer be live-streamed on a daily basis. Thank you for your participation! Previous videos remain available on the Parish of St Laurence Facebook Group page for you to view at any time.
TODAY
12:00 Baptism of Poppy St. Laurence
18:30 Evening Worship – The Good Shepherd St. Mark
TUESDAY 26th
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
19:00-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice Tower – St Laurence
19:45 Home Group Contact: 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 27th
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard – St Laurence
10:00-12:00 Knit, Craft & Natter Lounge – St Mark
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00-20:00 Keep Fit Hall – St Mark
19:00 Home Group Contact: peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 28th
10:15-10:45 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club Parish Hall – St. Laurence 14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship Lounge – St Mark
19:00-20:00 Keep Fit Hall – St Mark
FRIDAY 29th
16:00-22:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 30th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PETER WRIGHT MEMORIAL FUND: Norma and the family of Peter Wright would like to say a big thank you to anyone who contributed to Peter’s Memorial Fund which is to be used for a new sound system at St Marks.
The fund stands at £1880, a magnificent tribute to a much loved man.
APRIL’S MOST WANTED FOOD BANK ITEMS: pasta, tinned soup, baked beans, tinned or packet potatoes, tinned fish. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETINGS:
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) at which the two Parochial Wardens are elected and the two PCC representatives from each church approved will be on Sunday 1st May at 4:00pm in St Laurence Parish Hall.
If you would like to have a say in what our “new normal” will be, please make sure you attend the meetings so that your voice can be heard!
There will be no evening service at St. Mark’s on May 1st due to APCM Meeting.
THE NEXT CTiR PRAYER BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday 7th May at 9:00am. For more information please contact Carl Whitewood (carl.whitewood@salvationarmy.org.uk)
ST CATHERINE’S MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA – ARTISTS ANNOUNCED:
Friday 6th May, 7:00pm – EDWARD GREENHALGH, organist. A varied programme of music for all to enjoy.
Friday 13th May, 7:00pm – DAVID LAMMLER, organist. Music across the genres, something for everyone!
Friday 20th May, 7:00pm – THANET GOSPEL CHOIR – fun and interactive singing. Join in and sing with us!
Friday 27th May, 7:00pm – GREYHOUND UKULELE GROUP. Finale event, feel good music and singalong.
Tickets: £8 on door, £7 in advance. Book all and get one free! 4 events for £21
All tickets include an entry glass of wine/soft drink and nibbles. To book, email Barbara (07720 068030 or kpt96@hotmail.com) or Julia (07979 068030 or diamondjules@hotmail.co.uk)
Please support this varied and exciting musical extravaganza!
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: Can you spare a morning a week to help in the St Laurence Parish Office? Volunteers are needed to assist Jess with a range of administrative duties. Full training will be given if required. For more information please contact Jess on 01843 592478 or email office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
PARISH JUBILEE CELEBRATION: Sunday 5th June, 4:00pm - Bring and Share Tea in the Parish Hall, followed by a Thanksgiving Service for the Queen in St Laurence Church at 6:00pm.
WANTED: OLD NEWSPAPERS! Any type, needed for GCSE sculpture project. If you have any, please bring to the Parish Office by the middle of May. Thank you!
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
May 1st – Third Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 9:1-6(7-20), Psalm 30, Revelations 5:11-14, John 21:1-19
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.
PARISH OFFICE
Parish Administrator Jess Andrews
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
