THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday 26th March 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
Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Most merciful God, who, by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, delivered and saved the world: grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory; 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
Ignite tomorrow with the light of today. You will be glad you did.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Colin, Lynne, Mick, Andy, Dave B, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Kevin, Margaret, David, Dennison.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
11:30 Annual Church Meeting St Laurence
11:15 Annual Church Meeting St Mark
17:00 – 18:30 Bell-ringing practice St Laurence Tower
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 27th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Junior School
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 28th
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
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study Contact 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 29th
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
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright on peterena12@outlook.com NOTE CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS
THURSDAY 30th
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 31st
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark Lounge
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 1st April
09:00 Prayer Breakfast Salvation Army
10:00 Churchyard Tour St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETINGS: These meetings for the various churches are imminent:
St Laurence 26 March, 11.30am in church
St Mark 26 March, 11.15am in church
St Catherine 2 April, 11.30am in church
St Mary 2 April, 11.30am in church
Everyone who is on their church electoral roll should attend to use their vote for officers for the coming year. (Your electoral roll will be on display in your church.)
QUIZ NIGHT: 7pm, Saturday, 22April at St Laurence Parish Hall in aid of the clock appeal. £5 per person, £40 per team of 8. To book, contact Freda Parker on 07732864076 / info@stlawrenceclockappeal.org
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 rest of March is as follows:
Thursday 30 March “An Orphanage based on Prayer”
These take place at St Mark’s.
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.
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.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
2nd April 2023, Palm Sunday
Readings: (liturgy of the Palms) Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-end
(liturgy of the Passion) Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16/18, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14- 27:end OR Matthew 27:11-54
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
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
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 58, James 4:13 - 5:6, Luke 16:19-31,
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
