THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches united in Christ
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Sunday Next Before Lent
Sunday 27th February 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 Rev Andrew Jacobson.
Please join the St Laurence-in-Thanet Facebook Group to participate.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Luke 9:28-36(37-43)
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; 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
“Charity does not require of us that we should not see the faults of others, but that we should avoid all needless and voluntary observance of them, and that we should not be blind to their good qualities when we are so sharp-sighted to their bad ones.”
Francois Fenelon
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Margaret, Eileen, Pam, Brenda, Val, John, Penny, Peter, Juliette, Roy, Andy, Margaret, John, David, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, Steve, Valerie, Mal and those who are known personally to you
Recently Deceased: Eileen Knight
Mick Richardson
Communication link - What’s on this week
MORNING & EVENING PRAYER continue to be live-streamed on a daily basis. Morning Prayer is at 8:00am & Evening Prayer is at 7:00pm. These remain available on the Parish of St Laurence Facebook Group page for you to view at any time.
TODAY
10:00 Pebbles St Laurence
12:00 Baptism of Aurora St Laurence
18:30 Evening Praise – Knowing God St Mark
MONDAY 28th
TUESDAY 1st
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-11:30 Footprints Parish Hall – St Laurence
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing practice Tower – St Laurence
19:45 St Mark Home Group (contact 01843 583103)
WEDNESDAY 2nd (Ash Wednesday)
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
09:15 School Service St Laurence
10:00-11:00 Service for Ash Wednesday St Mary
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard – St Laurence
11:00-12:00 Service for Ash Wednesday St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 St Mark Home Group (contact peterene@tiscali.co.uk)
19:00-20:00 Keep Fit Hall – St Mark
20:00-21:00 Service for Ash Wednesday St Mark
THURSDAY 3rd
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:15-10:45 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club Parish Hall – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00 LLT St Mark
FRIDAY 4th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge - St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
16:00-21:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 5th
09:00 CTiR Prayer Breakfast Newington Free
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
09:30-11:00 Baptism Preparation Course Becket Chapel – St Laurence
10:00-11:00 Church Tour St Laurence
14:00 Sanctuary Service Holy Trinity Margate
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
19:00-21:00 I am Mark St Luke’s, Ramsgate
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
THANET FOOD LINK LENT CHALLENGE: 2nd March to 14th April
Are you planning to give up something for Lent? How about taking up our Lent Challenge and giving one item of food to Thanet Food Link per day for the 40 days of Lent? All non-perishable foods are welcome, especially tinned meals, pasta, pasta sauces, packet meals, cereals, tinned desserts and veg, biscuits, tea and coffee and UHT milk. By taking part in our Lent challenge you can help us help those in need.
I AM MARK: On Saturday 5th March, St. Luke’s, Ramsgate are hosting Stefan Smart who is coming to perform Mark’s gospel. This is a powerful and unique way of engaging with the Bible, hearing a gospel performed in one sitting (about 90 minutes – this is a precis, the whole gospel takes 3 hours!).
Please come, and bring friends and family. Tickets are available for £5 in advance and £7 on the door. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-am-mark-tickets-262438198717?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
SANCTUARY: A service of prayerful reflection and recognition for those who have suffered abuse of any kind: physical, emotional or spiritual. Saturday 5th March 2022, 2pm, Holy Trinity Church, Margate.
THE NEXT CTiR PRAYER BREAKFAST will be on Saturday 5th March at 9am at Newington Free. For more information, please contact Carl Whitewood at Carl.Whitewood@salvationarmy.org.uk.
ST LAURENCE SPRING FAIR will be taking place on Saturday 26th March 2022, 10.30-13.00. Please bring your tombola items, gifts, raffle prizes and bottles of wine to church and place in the boxes under the table in the south aisle or take to the Parish Office.
SAVE THE DATES: St Catherine’s May Music Extravaganza! Every Friday evening in May, from 7pm – 9pm, St Catherine’s will be hosting musicians for an evening of music and fun. Watch this space for more details and artist information as they are announced! The first Music Extravaganza evening will be on Friday 6th May.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
March 6th – First Sunday of Lent
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2,9-16, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will be live streamed by
Amanda Champs via Facebook
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Amanda Champs
12:00 Interment of Ashes Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship (The Unexpected) Christine Martin
(Readings: Luke 5:27-39, Psalm 105:1-7, Luke 18:9-17)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
BOOKING FOR SUNDAY SERVICES.
It is important you book your place to avoid disappointment on the day. Please contact:
St Catherine - 07979989115 (Julia Penn) St Mark - 07766547510 (Janice Austin)
St Laurence - 01843 597170 (Ann Gregson) St Mary - 07412445055 (John Vinson)
Social Distancing and the wearing of face coverings or masks is encouraged.
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
