St Catherine - St Christopher - St Laurence - St Mark - St Mary
THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
24th March
Palm Sunday
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).
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
Liturgy of the Palms: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16, Psalm 118:1-2 & 19-end
Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 or 9-18, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 14:1-end of 15 or Mark 15:1-39
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty and everlasting God, who, in your tender love towards the human race, sent your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross: grant that we may follow the example of his patience and humility and also be made partakers of his resurrection. 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.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, Lynne, David, Dennison, Adam, Orla, Frederick, Freda, Val, Steven, Lucy, Pam, Barbara S, Susan, Peter, Jacqueline.
We give thanks for the improved health of Vivien, she has appreciated our prayers.
Please continue to pray for the family of Henry
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Do you realise that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you – for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart. – St Therese of Lisieux.
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What’s on this Week |
TODAY 24th March, 2024
11:30 Annual Church Meeting St Laurence & St Mark
18:30 Evening Worship St Mark - Christine Martin
Psalm 25:1-7, Psalm 25:8-22
MONDAY 25th Holy Week
18:30 Holy Communion St Catherine, Manston - BG
TUESDAY 26th
10:30-11:30 Belleplates St Mark
18:30 Holy Communion St Mary - KC
No Bellringing Practice
WEDNESDAY 27th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter St Mark Lounge
50p contribution for refreshments.
Contact Frances Barnes on 01843 869043 or 07359 421662
18:30 Holy Communion St Mark - PB
THURSDAY 28th
14:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
28th Mar History of St Catherine’s, Manston – Cheryl and Julia
4th April Beetle Drive
11th April Bring and Buy sale Contact Prim Williamson 01843 594517
18:30 Holy Communion St Laurence - KC
FRIDAY 29th
10:00 Good Friday Reflection St Mark - PB
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
14:00 Stations of the Cross St Laurence – JA
14:00 The Last Hour St Catherine – BG
14:00 The Last Hour St Mary – KC
15:15 Half muffled Quarter Peal St Laurence
SATURDAY 23rd
Notices and Forthcoming Events
It is with great sadness that we have to share the sad news of the passing of Arthur Gibbs, a regular worshipper at St Laurence.
FUNERAL DETAILS:
Peter Atherton - at St Laurence Church on Friday, 5th April 2024 at 1.00pm followed by a Committal at Thanet Crematorium at 2.30pm
Pam Knight - at Thanet Crematorium Friday, 12th April at 1pm
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.
ST LAWRENCE CLOCK APPEAL: Save the dates: Saturday 20th April at 3:00pm. Organ recital by Tim Attride in St Laurence Church with refreshments available. Tickets are now on sale £5.00 each. Please contact Freda on 07732864076 mornings only or info@stlawrenceclockappeal.org regarding more info and tickets.
On Saturday May 11th we will have a stall at the History Day in Ramsgate Tunnels. We are also planning an Art Show, 70’s disco and another quiz night. Please support us where you can, the more people who come to our events the quicker we will reach the target and get the restoration work underway. We also have a Just Giving page on our website, please visit St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal (stlawrenceclockappeal.org) follow the Just Giving link and donate. It will show Ramsgate (Heritage Regeneration) Trust as our receiving bank account.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN RAMSGATE PRAYER BREAKFAST: 9am Saturday, 4th May St Laurence will be hosting this – please is anyone able to offer help to set up, prepare, cook, serve and clear away the breakfast. Setting up will take place from 3pm on the Friday. Please contact Ann Gregson if you are able to offer help.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
31st March, 2024, Easter Day
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 1181-2 & 14-24,
1Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
VIKING SHIP DAWN SERVICE
06:15 Rev Ken Cox
ST LAURENCE
10:00 Communion Archdeacon Will
ST CATHERINE
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
ST CHRISTOPHER
Shared service with St Mark
ST MARK
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 114, 2Corinthians 5:14-6:2
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 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 / email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
