St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 8th June 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 8th June- Pentecost 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.30 pm Baptism of Jackson Deane (Berny McC) 4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway Rooms Tuesday 10th June 10.00 am Funeral of Barbara Grundy in Church 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 7.00 pm Archdeacon’s Visitation Thursday 12th June 9.30 am Flakefleet School in Church 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning 12.30 pm Funeral of Brian Perkes in ChurchFriday 13th June9.00 am Little Gang meets in Broadway RoomsSaturday 14th June10.30 am Prayer Workshop in the Jubilee RoomSunday 15th June – Trinity Sunday8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway RoomsDaily PrayerMonday 8 AM St Peter’sTuesday 8 AM St Peter’s | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 St David’sThursday 8 AM St Nicholas | 5.30 PM St Nicholas’Friday 8 AM St Nicholas Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel Prayer Workshops: On Saturday 14th and Saturday 21st June there is an opportunity for us to learn more about prayer and to deepen out spiritual connection with God. Vicky will offer different methods of praying and introduce us to some helpful resources. These one-hour sessions will be held in the Jubilee Room from 10.30 am and everyone is welcome to attend. Pentecost - Today, the Day of Pentecost marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end. It is a major feast of the Church’s year when we recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations. Jesus had promised his followers that, although they would not see him after his Ascension, they would receive the Holy Spirit to guide and inspire them. The Acts of the Apostles describes how the crowds gathered in Jerusalem – representing many nationalities and speaking many languages – were able to hear the disciples preaching in their own language. The colour most often associated with Pentecost is red, representing the tongues of fire which the Acts of the Apostles describes appearing above the heads of the disciples as a sign that they had received the Holy Spirit. It is the same Holy Spirit who empowers us today to be the people of God in this place and at this time. Without the Holy Spirit we can do nothing. Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy; act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy; draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I may love that which is holy. Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend all that is holy; guard me then O Holy Spirit that I always may be holy. St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-430) 100 club winners for May: Congratulations to; Ruth Aspinall, Jennifer Gregson, Margaret Pook, Muriel Freestone, Daniel Ashworth, David Devereux, Olga Dunne, Sue Southern, Bernice Meekins, Samantha Palinczuk, Gordon Roberts, Margery Bond, Berny McCarthy, Paul Meekins and Margaret Forshaw. Thank you for supporting the ministry of St Nic’s in this way. Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Pauline Brookes, Louise Gorley, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Joanne Mallin, Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Barbara Grundy, Elaine Parker, Marion Brookes, Mark Price and Brian Perkes whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 1st June 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 1st June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway Rooms Monday 2nd June 1.30 pm Community Crafts and Games in Jubilee Room 1.30 pm Funeral of Heather Barker in Church Tuesday 3rd June 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 6.45 pm PCC Meets in Church Wednesday 4th June 7.00 pm Deanery Synod meets St John’s Thornton Thursday 5th June 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 6th June9.00 am Little Gang meets in Broadway Rooms12.30 pm Funeral of Rob Williams in ChurchSaturday 7th June9.30 am Pentecost – Walk of WitnessSunday 8th June8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Jackson Deane (Berny McC)4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway RoomsDaily PrayerMonday 8 AM St Peter’sTuesday 8 AM St Peter’s | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 St David’sThursday 8 AM St Nicholas | 5.30 PM St Nicholas’Friday 8 AM St Nicholas Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel Prayer Stations: In light of the call to pray both from our Diocese and from the national and international Church for the 10 days between Ascension and Pentecost, we have set up 7 prayer stations in St Nic’s Church. These prayer stations are there to help us focus on specific areas for prayer – from personal reflection to exploring different prayer models, to praying for our community of Fleetwood and for the world. There is a written guide as we come into church to show us where the stations are. There are items to read and prompts for prayer at each station. Please come and go round the prayer stations – take as long or as little time as you like but come with an open heart allowing the Holy Spirit to meet you in prayer. Pentecost Walk: On Saturday 7th June Fleetwood Churches Together intend to walk from St David’s Church on Larkholme Lane, starting at 9.30 am to St Mary’s Church on Lord’s Street, taking in all the other churches enroute. At each church we will stop and be led in prayer before moving on to the next. The route is approximately 3 miles and it would be lovely if you could join us on this Walk of Witness through our community. Deanery Synod: This is an open meeting of the Synod and therefore everyone is invited. The topic for discussion is in relation to the centenary celebrations of the Diocese of Blackburn in 2026. As part of the evening details regarding the ‘mission weekend’ which is to be held in every parish in September 2026 will be revealed. Fleetwood Foodbank: Last week we were encouraged to consider committing to donating £10/m to The Pantry, Fleetwood’s Foodbank. Huge thanks if you have already responded. If you are a taxpayer then the ‘Gift Aid’ section of the form needs to be completed and handed to the Vicar who will ensure that it is recorded with the Trust. Forms are still available at the back of church. Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Joanne Mallin, Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Heather Barker, Rob Williams, Barbara Grundy, Elaine Parker and Brian Perkes whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 25th May 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 25th May 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway Rooms Tuesday 27th May 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 28th May 6.30 pm Churches Together – St Mary’s Thursday 29th May – Ascension Day 10.00 am Holy Communion in Church 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 30th May11.00 am Funeral of Janice Porter in ChurchSaturday 31st May2.00 pm Wedding of Stuart & HollySunday 1st June8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway RoomsDaily PrayerTuesday 8 AM St Nicholas’ | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St Nicholas’Thursday 8 AM St Nicholas | 5.30 PM St Nicholas’Friday 8 AM St Nicholas Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel Ascension Day: This coming Thursday at 10.00 am we will celebrate the festival of our Lord’s ascension. It marks forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, during which time he appeared to more than 500 people. It also marks the beginning of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ which runs from 29th May until Pentecost on the 8th June. This ecumenical prayer initiative invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus and is now in its 10th year. Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way. This year we will have prayer stations in St Nic’s to encourage and enable us to use creative ways of praying for God’s Kingdom to come on earth. We’ll say more about the stations at the Ascension Day Eucharist. Fleetwood Foodbank: For 15 years, the foodbank has supported our town’s most vulnerable. Recently demand has surged — in April alone, 681 people were helped, including 117 children — and as a result of increased need the Foodbank is struggling to keep up. Rising costs mean it’s had to reduce the amount and variety of food given out. Though generous donations have been received, expenses now far exceed income. Without increased support, the foodbank risks shutting down by the end of the year. The Pantry is therefore asking 400 people to commit to a standing order of just £10 a month. This would provide a steady £4,000 monthly and will help in planning and responding quickly and more effectively. If you feel able to commit to a regular gift of £10 there are some standing orders available at the back of church, which include a gift aid section. For those of us who pay tax, it increases our gift by 25% at no additional cost to us. Please consider signing up and perhaps invite a friend who doesn’t attend church to do the same. Together, we can ensure no one in our town goes hungry. Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Joanne Mallin, Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Janice Porter, Heather Barker, Rob Williams and Brian Perkes whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 18th May 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 18th May8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Halle-Jade Randels (Dorothy W)4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway RoomsTuesday 20th May10.00 am Shakespeare YR2 in church10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchThursday 22nd May10.30 am Community Coffee Morning12.30 pm Funeral of Dave Eggleton at Carleton Friday 23rd May 9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Rooms 10.00 am Funeral of Kelly Beavers in Church Sunday 25th May 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway Rooms Daily Prayer Monday 8 AM St Peter’s Tuesday 8 AM St Peter's | 5:30 PM St Nicholas' Wednesday 8 AM St David's Thursday 8 AM St Nicholas | 5.30 PM St Nicholas’ Friday 8 AM St Nicholas Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel A Joyful APCM – Thank You! A huge thank you to everyone who came along or contributed in any way to our APCM on Tuesday evening. What a joyful time it was as we looked back with gratitude over the past year at St Nic’s, celebrating God’s abundant blessings poured out on our community in so many ways. A real highlight of the night was hearing from Jack and Lee, who shared their stories of their journey to St Nic’s and the incredible ways God has been at work in their lives. It was moving, inspiring, and a reminder that we all carry a story worth sharing. As St Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 3:2–3, our lives are like letters—written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God. Each testimony is a living witness to God’s grace. So, let’s keep telling our stories and encouraging one another! On the Horizon – Building Work & Youth Leadership - If you missed the APCM, here’s a quick update: we’re about to kick off our next major building project, which involves scaffolding the entire church tower. Please bear with us during the works—and maybe say a quick prayer for the builders while you're at it! Also, exciting news: in the next few days our advert for a new Youth Leader will go live. Please pray that the right person is drawn to this role and that God gives us wisdom and clarity in the selection process. We’re trusting Him to bring the right leader aboard our ship! Coffee, Cake & Compassion – £250 Raised for Brian House A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Thursday’s Coffee Morning in aid of Brian House. And a standing ovation to our brilliant bakers! With your help, we raised over £250 to support the vital work of providing care and respite for children with life-limiting illnesses. Archbishop of Canterbury – Not Quite Breaking News - No, this isn't that kind of announcement—but couldn’t resist commenting on the ongoing drama. While the Catholic Church moved swiftly to elect Pope Leo XIV just 16 days after Pope Francis’s passing, we Anglicans are still navigating the murky waters of bureaucracy. Six months after Justin Welby’s resignation and four months since the position became vacant, we’ve yet to even finalize the 17-member Crown Nominations Commission. “Omnishambles” might just be the word of the week! (Okay, rant over—but come on, Church of England!) Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Maureen Hardman, Robert and Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Dave Eggleton, Janice Porter and Kelly Beavers whose funerals are due to take place.
