St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 18th June 2023 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 June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Susan & Christine. Reader Sandra 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Monday 19th June 1.45 pm Funeral of Ernie Stirzaker in Church Tuesday 20th June 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 22nd June 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 7.30 pm Archdeacon’s Visitation at All Hallows Bispham (Churchwardens and Vicar) Friday 23rd June 9.00 am St Nic’s Little Gang in Broadway Rooms Saturday 24th June 2.00 pm Installation of Bishop Philip at Blackburn Cathedral Sunday 25th June 8.30 am Communion by Extension in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons Carole & Sandra. Reader Margaret 12.30 pm Baptism of Eli Whyke Welcome and set up Berny McCarthy 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Bishop Philip - On June 24, people from across the County will gather at Blackburn Cathedral for the Installation Service for our new Bishop of Blackburn. Bishop Philip wants the day to be a joyful celebration of all that happens in Blackburn Diocese in Christ’s name. Bishop Philip said, "Whilst our Cathedral is the loveliest in the country, it is not the largest and sadly all the tickets for the Installation have now been allocated. However, the Installation will be livestreamed by the Cathedral and of course, we can be joined as one in prayer that day. Please pray for me as I will be praying for you." We can join the livestream on Blackburn Cathedral’s YouTube channel. When Jesus founded his Church on earth, he entrusted it to the care of the apostles, who were the first bishops or “shepherds” of the Christian faithful. They passed on that special task to others through the laying on of hands and known as the sacrament of Holy Orders, a tradition that continues to the present time. Many are the responsibilities of the bishop, being the chief shepherd of a specific geographic location. It is a weighty task, one that is impossible to manage without the spiritual support of their flock. Below is a brief prayer that can be said for Bishop Philip, asking God to fill him with courage and strength to remain faithful to Christ and guide the people entrusted to his care with holiness of life. God, eternal shepherd, you tend your Church in many ways and rule us with love. You have chosen your servant, Philip, to be a shepherd of your flock. Give him a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he build your Church as a sign of salvation for the world. Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Baby Mayva, Callum Boyle, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of Ernie Stirzaker, Valerie Kettle, Ted Greaves, David Dobson and Joyce Allcock whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 11th June 2023 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 11th June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Elizabeth & Margaret. Reader Karen 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 13th June 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 15th June 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 3.30 pm Funeral of Brett Leicester at Carleton Friday 16th June 9.00 am St Nic’s Little Gang in Broadway Rooms Sunday 18th June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Susan & Christine. Reader Sandra 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Messy Church – Massive thanks to the Messy Church team for delivering another super morning of worship, crafts and fellowship. It’s a joy to see our Little Gang Families and Family & Co congregation coming together with us and others from the community for these events. Well done everyone! The Dream Team Singers – Yesterday we enjoyed a lovely afternoon of singing and music from the shows in a special concert in memory of Sam Pinder & Tim Viney. We’re delighted to be able to offer our church to the community for these gatherings. Grateful thanks to David and Joanne who looked after the singers at their rehearsal, organised and provided the refreshments on the day. Construction Site – Please take great care in the church car park. If you are able to park on Highbury Avenue or Broadway, leaving the temporary car park for those who need it most, that would be really helpful. Drainage works have begun, making the entrance into the Broadway Rooms a little trickier. We are in constant communication with the Developers and are keeping the disruption to a minimum. Please bear with us. Trinity – the meaning of the season – Last week marked the beginning of the second half of the Christian year, the first being Advent to Trinity, the second being Trinity to Advent. The first half of the Church year has set before us the saving life and work of Jesus Christ and now in this second half, we are prompted to conform our lives to the truth we have seen in the first half of the year. As Christians we are not only to know that our salvation is in Jesus Christ, but we ourselves must become like him. The emphasis in Trinity season is on the transformation of our life by and through the love of God. The Collects in Trinity are prayers for Divine help and guidance to enable us to bring forth the fruits of Christianity. The continuing theme throughout Trinity season is that of the practice of allowing God to live in us so that we might be able to say with St. Paul: “I am crucified with Christ, yet I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me” (Gal. 2. 20). May we allow God to transform us by his life, that we may each be more beautiful to God, to others and ourselves. 100 club winners for May – Congratulations to Dorothy Jones, Elizabeth King, David Meekins, Nancy Burr, Robert Meekins, Margaret Pook, Samantha Palinczuk, Bernice Meekins, Sandra Fowler, Laura Martin, Penny Meekins, Moira Greenwood, Karen Hay, Gillian King and Linda Cawley. Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of Brett Leicester and Edward Greaves whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 4th June 2023 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 4th June Trinity Sunday 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Karen & June. Reader: Joy 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Monday 5th June 11.30 am Funeral of Leslie Goodey in Church Tuesday 6th June 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 8th June 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Saturday 10th June 10.00 am Messy Church – 12 Disciples 2.00 pm Dream Team Singers in Church Sunday 11th June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Elizabeth & Margaret. Reader Karen 12.30 pm Baptism of Harrison Brooks Welcome and Set up: Dorothy Warren 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Trinity Sunday – Today, the first Sunday after Pentecost is the day when our focus turns to the Holy Trinity — the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Although the word “trinity” does not appear in Scripture, it is taught in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:14 and many other bible passages. The concept of the trinity can never be completely understood or rationalized, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. It is appropriate that this mystery is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, when the outpouring of the Holy Spirit first occurred. On Trinity Sunday we try to explain the clues written in Scripture which guide us to a fuller understanding of our triune God. The Father is God from the beginning (John 1:1); Jesus revealed Himself as equal to the Father in John 10:30, “I and the Father are one.” Together, they sent the Holy Spirit (John 14:26). “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). God for us, we call You Father, God alongside us, we call You Jesus, God within us, we call You Holy Spirit. Messy Church - Will take place in the Broadway Rooms from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm, this Saturday. Crafts, puppets, worship and lunch. We always need lots of helpers to look after our guests so come along and we’ll be sure to find you a job. The Dream Team Singers – This Saturday (10th), are presenting an afternoon of music and singing to celebrate the lives of two of their members. It starts at 2 pm and entry is free. There will be refreshments and a retiring collection. All are welcome and it’s sure to be a gathering full of joy. Thursday Mornings – Have you been along to the Jubilee room on a Thursday morning? If not why not give it a go now the weather is a bit brighter? Bring a friend, have a cuppa and get to know some new people. We are so very grateful to the band of church folk who provide this weekly opportunity for us. If you are stuck at home on a Thursday and not able to get out then Pastor George runs a Churches Together bible study on Zoom each week starting at 10.30 am. If you would like to give this a go, please speak to the Vicar who will organise a link for you. Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of Leslie Goodey, Brett Leicester and Tom Hardman whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 28th May 2023 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 May - Pentecost 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Dorothy W & Judith. Reader: Elizabeth 12.30 pm Baptisms of Willow Stephenson & Florence Fitzgerald-Stephens Welcome and set up Dorothy Angel 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 30th May 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 7.00 pm APCM in Church – all welcome Wednesday 31st May 11.00 am Poulton Deanery Chapter in Church starting with Holy Communion 6.30 pm Fleetwood Churches Together at the Methodist Church Thursday 1st June 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Sunday 4th June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Karen & June. Reader: Joy 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Annual Parochial Church Meeting – Is this Tuesday in church at 7.00 pm. This meeting gives us an opportunity to celebrate together the life of the parish. It will include worship, prayers, business and refreshments and everyone is welcome. If you are passionate about the future of St Nic’s, please try to make it a priority in your diary. Saturday 10th June – We will be hosting two events. The first is our Summer themed Messy Church which will take place in the Broadway Rooms from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Crafts, puppets, worship and lunch. We always need lots of helpers to look after our guests so come along and we’ll be sure to find you a job. The second event, on the same day, will be held in church where our friends the Dream Team Singers are presenting an afternoon of music and singing to celebrate the lives of two of their members. It starts at 2 pm and entry is free. There will be refreshments and a retiring collection. 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) Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of Leslie Goodey and Tom Hardman whose funerals are due to take place.
