St Nicholas Parish Church, Fleetwood

Week beginning 20th June 2021

Please continue to take great care in church. Wear a face covering, keep 2 metres apart.

Sunday 20th June

8.30 am Holy Communion in Church

9.30 am Worship via Zoom

10.45 am Holy Communion in Church

Sidespersons – Carole & Sandra: Reader - Karen

Is there anyone who lives near you who is not in church this morning? Please can you pop round with a news sheet? Don’t assume someone else is doing it. If they’ve got one – then at least you’ve said “Hello,” and “We miss you!”

2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church

Wednesday 23rd June

7.00 pm PCC meet via Zoom

Sunday 27th June

8.30 am Holy Communion in Church

9.30 am Worship via Zoom

10.45 am Holy Communion in Church

Sidespersons – Dorothy Warren & Jillian: Reader - Margaret

Coronavirus

The news that the roadmap out of lockdown has been delayed and that existing restrictions will remain in place until at least July 19th was predictable but still dispiriting. Not being able to sing in church is a source of ongoing frustration, especially as we watch football fans singing their hearts out in stadia and pubs! But there is still no change to the guidance, congregational singing is not permitted nor is meeting for refreshments (indoors), after services.

That said, we have done extraordinary well in keeping the church open for public worship since 4th July last year and in keeping everyone safe. Many other churches have had long periods of total closure, not to mention outbreaks of the virus amongst their congregations. So whilst we may be feeling exasperated, let’s pray for continued patience and tolerance as we journey on.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.

O Lord, You are the light that guides my feet. You are the map that gives me direction. You are the peace that makes me strong. You are the leader whom I faithfully follow. May your light illuminate my life and your guidance bring direction. May I find inspiration in your word and peace in my heart as I follow you. Amen.

100 Club

This week’s winners are:

Maureen Siddall (No 72 - £15), Fr Alan (No 91 - £10) and Harold Dadson (No 54 - £5)

Please continue to pray …… for Elsie, Nigel, Jane, Margaret, Elliott,Tom and Elizabeth. And remember too June Wray and Shaun Leahy who have recently died and who will be laid to rest in the next week or so.