THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
4th Sunday before Advent
Sunday, 5th November, 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.
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
Micah 3:5-end, Psalm 43, 1Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 24:1-14
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty and eternal God – you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints: grant to us the same faith and power of love, that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may be sustained by their example and fellowship. 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
“If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.” - St Ignatius
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison,
Adam, Orla, David, Sophia, Torben, Frederick, Lynne, Vivien, Freda, Val, Graham, Andy.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
11:15 Interment of the ashes St Laurence
of the late Linda Bowditch
17:00 -18.30 Quarter Peal Practice St Laurence Tower
18:30 Evening Service St Mark – CM
MONDAY 6th
11:30 - 13:30 Nostalgia Café Chartwell House
See notices
TUESDAY 7th
10:00 - 11.00 “Footprints” St Laurence
bereavement group coffee morning. Contact Marcia 01843 585366
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate practice St Mark
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 if you are interested in joining this group
WEDNESDAY 8th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: 01843 869043 or 07359 421662
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright: 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 9th
14:00 Acorn Club St Laurence Hall
A social club with activities aimed at the older members of our churches. Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020
14:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
note start time Contact Prim Williamson 01843 59451
FRIDAY 10th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
SATURDAY 11th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark (Hall)
Notices and Forthcoming Events
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: Contact Prim Williamson if any of these events interest you.
9 November Bring and Buy. Please take home any items that do not sell.
16 November “The Wayward Son”
23 November Mystery Afternoon – Angela
30 November Rev Phil Barnes
ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: Date for your 2024 diary, January 27th Quiz Night, details will be publicised soon. If you are unable to get along to any of the Appeal events or wish to make a regular monthly donation, remember you can donate direct to the clock restoration fund by bank transfer/online banking or standing order. The bank account is with Lloyds Bank in the name of Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust, sort code 30-98-90 account number 18498668. Thank you for all your support to the Clock Restoration Appeal. - Freda Parker
NOSTALGIA CAFÉ : 11:30-13:30 on the first Monday of each month at Chartwell House, Star Lane, Westwood. This is a group aiming to support families living with dementia and point them towards other support services in the local community. On Monday 6th November Jon Nicoles will be providing entertainment.
FOOTPRINTS: Next meeting: 14th November Fish and Chip lunch in the parish hall. 12:15 for 12:30. Marcia 01843 585366
THANET FOOD LINK: November’s most need items are: long-life milk, cereals, cereal bars, tinned meals, tinned desserts. Thank you for your continued support. Items can be gathered in our individual churches and then transported to the hub behind B&Q. (Strasbourg Street/Enterprise Way). Please contact Ruth Farmer at St Mark’s for further information:
e-mail: ruth.farmer@talktalk.net or telephone: 01843 863577
CAROLLING CAFÉ: Sunday 3rd December 4pm at St Christopher’s. As part of the efforts to recreate St Christopher’s as a community space, as a parish, we will be hosting an informal Carol Event with barbecue. It will take the efforts of all the other churches in our benefice to make it happen, so please step forward in any capacity to enhance this fun event – contact Kevin Spain (Parochial Warden) on kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com or leave a message for him via phone at the parish office on 592478.
GOLDEN WEDDING: Rev Phil and Frances are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary this month. They have requested donations to the charity CRY in place of any gifts you might be tempted to buy! They have a Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/page/phil-barnes-1688128620876 or it is possible to donate via their website: c-r-y.org.uk
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
12th November, 2023, 3 before Advent
Remembrance Sunday
Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70, 1Thessalonians 4:13 end
Matthew 25:1-13
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Rev Brian Griffiths and Amanda Madgwick
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
10:00 Sunday School Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Judges 7:1-25, John 15:1-8, Psalm 20
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
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 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 baptisms@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Pew News: Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115 or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
