St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 19th May 2024 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 19th May – Pentecost 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 the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 21st May 11.00 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 6.00 pm 16th Fleetwood Scouts in Church Wednesday 22nd May 9.30 am Shakespeare Primary School in Church Thursday 23rd May 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Friday 24th May 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 26th May – Trinity Sunday 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 the Broadway Rooms **************************************** 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 New Testament book “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) Annual Parochial Church Meeting – Thank you to everyone who attended the annual meeting of St Nic’s on Tuesday night. It was a joyous occasion of worship, fellowship and looking back over the last 12 months. We have much to give thanks for and to celebrate. Thank you to those of you who have agreed to continue in post or have taken up a new post this time. We really are gifted with a generous and dedicated church family. Onwards in the name of Christ. Please remember in your prayers: Katie, Barbara Sharocks, Tony Ryan, Louise Clark, Mark Price, Alan Morris, Dean, Rev Jane Everett, Paul Sumner, Norman Higgins, and John McLellan. Please also remember the families and friends of Gordon Seddon whose funeral is due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 12th May 2024 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 12th 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 the Broadway Rooms Monday 13th May 10.30 am Funeral of Baby Austin Taylor at Carleton Tuesday 14th May 11.00 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 7.00 pm Annual Parochial Church Meeting (AGM) in Church Wednesday 15th May 1.30 pm Chaucer Primary School in Church Thursday 16th May 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 2.45 pm Funeral of Susan Cross at CarletonFriday 17th May9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms11.00 am Funeral of Eileen Fitzgerald in ChurchSaturday 18th May11.00 am Men’s Brunch in the Broadway Rooms2.00 pm Renewal of Wedding Vows Tracie & PeterSunday 19th May – Pentecost8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Alyza Louise Danson4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Christian Aid Week 12th- 18th May: This year, Christian Aid Week will focus on the poverty in the communities of Burundi. Over 70% of people in Burundi face hunger and poverty every single day. Finding work and food is a constant battle, and even those with a roof over their heads often lack necessities like electricity and clean water. Please see our website for ‘Aline’s Story’ which brings to life the abject poverty that so many families like Aline’s have to navigate on a daily basis. If you are able to donate to this annual appeal by Christian Aid there are envelopes at the back of Church and we’ll be sure to pass your donation on. Alternatively, you can donate online at www.christianaid.org.uk Loving God, this week we pray especially for the work of Christian Aid and we thank you for all the people who work for this charity. Help them and us to make our world a better place. We pray for justice, peace and an end to poverty. Help us to see when things are unfair in our world. In our daily lives, help us to think ‘What would Jesus Do?’ Help us to have the courage to stand up for what we know to be right. Amen Men’s Brunch: David Devereux has been part of this year’s M:Power cohort and is hosting a ‘Men’s Brunch’ this coming Saturday in the Broadway Rooms. Apart from an amazing breakfast, David will share something of his journey to faith with those who gather. There is not cost involved, so if you are male and would like to come along, or if you have a male at home who you would like to send, please sign up at the back of church today. Annual Parochial Church Meeting: This is an important annual event in the life of St Nic’s and we hope as many of the church family will be able to attend on Tuesday 14th May, in Church at 7.00 pm. There will be drinks and nibbles on arrival, worship, good news stories and of course the legal bits too! Please remember in your prayers: Katie, Barbara Sharocks, Tony Ryan, Louise Clark, Mark Price, Alan Morris, Dean, Rev Jane Everett, Paul Sumner, Norman Higgins, John McLellan and Chris Shuttleworth. Please also remember the families and friends of Baby Austin Taylor, Susan Cross and Eileen Fitzgerald whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 5th May 2024 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 5th May 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.30 pm Baptisms of Mason & Billy Gaynor 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms 6.30 pm Evensong at Rossall School Chapel Monday 6th May 2.00 pm Community Crafts and Games in the Jubilee Room Tuesday 7th May 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 9th May – Ascension Day 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 11.30 am Holy Communion in Church 1.30 pm Chaucer Primary School in Church Friday 10th May 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 12th 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 the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Massive thanks: From Lawrence and Olga to all who attended their Diamond wedding celebrations last weekend. Particular thanks to our ‘Events Team’ who delivered a first-class afternoon tea with drinks and entertainment. All in all, it was a wonderful and totally memorable occasion. Annual Parochial Church Meeting: This is an important annual event in the life of St Nic’s and we hope as many of the church family will be able to attend on Tuesday 14th May, in Church at 7.00 pm. There will be drinks and nibbles on arrival, worship, good news stories and of course the legal bits too! Tarmac: This coming week the Tarmac will be laid and our new Church car park will appear! It’s been a long 12 months and an even longer ‘two weeks(!!)’ but the end is in sight. Thank you for your patience. 100 Club Winners: Congratulations to Judith Crosby, Karen Hay, Margery Bond, Lawrence Dunn, David Devereux, Jillian Muir, Dorothy Angel, Cath Chambers, David Meekins, Laura Martin, Alma Wright, Karen Dobson, Jennifer Gregson and Dorothy Jones. Thank you for supporting the ministry of the Church in this way. Please remember in your prayers: Katie, Barbara Sharocks, Tony Ryan, Louise Clark, Mark Price, Alan Morris, Dean, Rev Jane Everett, Paul Sumner, Norman Higgins, John McLellan and Chris Shuttleworth. Please also remember the families and friends of Ann Aspinall, Baby Austin Taylor, Susan Cross and Eileen Fitzgerald whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 28th April 2024 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 28th April 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.00 pm Lawrence and Olga’s Diamond Wedding Celebrations 12.30 pm Baptism of Archer Ian Peter Crowther 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 30th April 11.00 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 2nd May 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Friday 3rd May 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 5th May 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.30 pm Baptisms of Mason & Billy Gaynor 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* I AM: Last Sunday our reading from Chapter 10 of John’s gospel recorded the words of Jesus, “I am the Good Shepherd. This week from chapter 15, Jesus says, “I am the true vine.” These are just two of the seven “I Am” statements that appear in John’s gospel. Interestingly, though, the gospel is not the first time that one of these “I Am” statements was used in Scripture. The first time it appears is in the Old Testament. In Exodus 13:4, when God told Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand that the Hebrew people be allowed to leave their slavery in Egypt, He said, tell Pharaoh, “I Am has sent you.” Since then, God has revealed himself to us in many ways but most importantly through his Son, Jesus Christ. So, when Jesus used “I Am” to describe Himself to His disciples, He was referring back to this expression declaring that He is the I AM. John demonstrated that the “I Am” in Exodus was now physically standing in front of people, ready to be their Shepherd, their Door to the Father, their Life, their Vine, their Light, their Bread of Life, and their Truth. Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing Yourself to us through Your Son Jesus. He continues to reveal Himself to us all the time. Too often Lord we miss Him. Open our eyes Lord to every appearance of Your Son in our lives. Amen! Please remember in your prayers: Katie, Barbara Sharocks, Tony Ryan, Louise Clark, Mark Price, Alan Morris, Dean, Rev Jane Everett, Paul Sumner, Norman Higgins, John McLellan and Chris Shuttleworth. Please also remember the families and friends of Ann Aspinall, Baby Austin Taylor and Eileen Fitzgerald whose funerals are due to take place.
