THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches united in Christ
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First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 6th March 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 Amanda Champs.
Please join the St Laurence-in-Thanet Facebook Group to participate.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2,9-16, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, whose son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; 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 for ever. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“Work is not always required of a man. There is such a thing as sacred idleness.”
George MacDonald
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Penny, Peter, Juliette, Roy, Andy, Margaret, John, David, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, Steve, Valerie, Mal, Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Margaret, Eileen, Pam, Brenda, Val, John and those who are known personally to you
Recently Deceased: 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 Interment of Ashes St Laurence
18:30 Evening Praise – The Unexpected St Mark
MONDAY 7th
14:00-16:00 Thanet Cancer Help Group Lounge – St Mark
TUESDAY 8th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
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 9th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard – 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
THURSDAY 10th
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
FRIDAY 11th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge - St Mark
13:30-15:30 Townswomen’s Guild Parish Hall – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
16:00-21:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 12th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
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.
OUR PARISH SHARE this year is £81,085. This is money that we, as a parish, must pay to the Diocese. Please consider donating to your churches in order to help us pay this amount and continue keeping our churches and halls open. Thank you.
ST MARK’S GARDENING TEAM: A gardening group is growing at St Mark! We plan to spend Wednesday mornings gardening and caring for St Mark’s Church and grounds. If you would be interested, please speak to Phil or Frances Barnes!
A SAFEGUARDING MODULE will be given by Kevin Spain at St Mark at the end of March (exact date tbc). If you are in need of refreshing your safeguarding training, please email the Parish Office for more information. (office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk)
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP at St Mark will be restarting soon! All are welcome. Please speak to Prim Williamson at St Mark for more information.
ST LAURENCE SPRING FAIR will be taking place on Saturday 26th March 2022, 10.30-13.00 in the Parish Hall. 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.
PRAYER SPACE AT ST LAURENCE has been refreshed with a Lenten theme. This year, don’t give up, give. We are asking everyone to consider how they might make a commitment to serve the church and the parish in some way, be that in giving time, money, or talent. The parish is always in need of volunteers, and now is the time to consider how your time and talents can help!
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
March 13th – Second Sunday of Lent
Readings: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-35
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will be live streamed by
Rev Andrew Jacobson via Facebook
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 All Age Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
12:00 Baptism of Oscar Rev Andrew Jacobson
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship (Humility) Christine Martin
(Readings: Psalm 36:5-9, Jeremiah 22:1-9,13-17, Romans 11:13-24)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word John Vinson
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
