THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Palm Sunday – Holy Week
Sunday 2nd 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
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
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.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Don’t sleep to rest – sleep to dream!” – Walt Disney
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Lynne, Mick, Andy, Dave B, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Kevin, Margaret, David, Dennison.
Communication link - What’s on this week
Please note that there are special Holy Week services being held each day through our parish.
TODAY
11:30 APCMs St Catherine, St Mary
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 2nd
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Junior School
18:30 Service St Catherine, Manston – Rev Brian
TUESDAY 3rd
10:00 – 11:00 Footprints – bereavement group St Laurence Parish Hall
Contact Marcia on 01843 585366 for more details
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate Group St Mark
Contact Jan Austin 01843 582993:
13:15 -14:15 NHS St Mark
18:30 Service St Mary, Cliffsend – Rev Ken
WEDNESDAY 4th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: barnesfrances534@gmail.com
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
20:00 Communion Service St Mark, Northwood - Rev Phil
THURSDAY 5th Maundy Thursday
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
18:30 Vigil Service St Laurence – Rev Ken
FRIDAY 6th Good Friday
10:00 Service St Mark
15:15 Half-muffled Quarter Peal St Laurence Tower
14:00 - 15:00 Meditation St Catherine, St Laurence, St Mary
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 7th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
Sunday 16th April, 4pm in St Laurence Parish Hall.
1) for the appointment of the two Parish Churchwardens – this may be attended by everyone on the Electoral Roll of the parish and those resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors.
2) the Annual Parochial Church Meeting only for members on the Electoral Roll of the St Laurence-in-Thanet Parish. This meeting elects representatives for the Deanery Synod, for the PCC and appointment of the Independent Examiner who considers the life of the parish as recorded in the The Trustees Report 2022 . If you need a paper copy, please ask your churchwarden.
QUIZ NIGHT: 7pm, Saturday 22nd April 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
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.
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 April is as follows:
April 6 Victorian Springtime Traditions + Hot Cross Buns
April 13 Charlotte Harley’s Faith Journey
April 20 How to dress a lady – Louise Woodcock
April 27 RNLI – John Ray
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 page) with details. Many thanks.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
9th April 2023, Easter Sunday
Readings: Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24,
Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
Viking Ship, Cliffsend
6:00 Dawn Service Rev Ken Cox
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev S Coney
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 146, Isaiah 43:1-7, John 3:14-21
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
