St Nicholas Parish Church, FleetwoodWeek beginning 18th October 2020Sunday 18th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship 10.45 am Holy Communion in church Reader – Joy Sides people – Elizabeth Leeson & JillianTuesday 20th 2.00 pm Holy Communion in churchWednesday 21st Funeral Jeff Ogden RIP at the CrematoriumThursday 22nd Funeral of Diane Lang RIP at the Crematorium Funeral of Gordon McDonald RIP at the Crematorium Sunday 25th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in church 11.30 am Annual Parochial Church MeetingAPCM - Sunday 25th October 2020 All PCC members are required to complete a nomination form prior to the meeting, located at the back of church. All annual reports should be with Carole Pilling no later than Friday 23rd.All Saints - Sunday 1st NovemberWe will have our usual pattern of services in the morning. We will also be holding a series of 30 minute services in church to mark the Faithful Departed. Families and friends of those who have had a funeral between September 2019 and September 2020 have been invited to attend one of the services which begin on the hour at 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm. All Souls - Monday 2nd NovemberThere will be a service of Holy Communion at 12 noon on All Souls Day at which we will be remembering our loved ones departed, before God. There is a list at the back of church for you to add the names you wish to be remembered at this service. Please write clearly!A message from Jean AtkinsonJean, Paul and family would like to say thank you to the many members of St Nicholas who sent cards, flowers and messages during the past few weeks. Also, to Carolyn for a beautiful service in loving memory of Bill. Thank you to you all.Bishop’s Harvest AppealThank you to all who returned envelopes supporting the Bishop’s Appeal. A total of £236.50 was donated in support of this appeal.100 Club winnersThis week’s winners are Rod Swan, Sue Dell and Paul Meekins.Please remember in your prayers:-The sick on our prayer board and Elizabeth King, Alan Mather, Dorothy Cox and Dorothy Jones. Also, the families of those whose funerals will take place this week.
St Nicholas Parish Church, FleetwoodWeek beginning 11th October 2020Sunday 11th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship 10.45 am Harvest Thanksgiving with Holy Communion in church Reader – Elizabeth Leeson Sides people – Karen & JuneMonday 12th1.00 pm Funeral of Bill Atkinson RIP in church. Jean has asked that donations in memory of Bill are to be for the benefit of St Nicholas Church7.30 pm Deanery Synod will meet via ZoomTuesday 13th 2.00 pm Holy Communion in church Sunday 18th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in churchHarvest – 11th October 2020There are still some envelopes at the back of church for those who wish to donate to the Bishop of Blackburn’s Harvest Appeal (Tearfund and Friends of the Holy Land). For more information and to donate on-line type, “Bishop of Blackburn Harvest Appeal 2020” into google. APCM- Sunday 25th October 2020 This meeting will follow immediately after a shortened version of the 10.45 am Holy Communion service. All PCC members are required to complete a nomination form prior to the meeting, located at the back of church.Opening church for private prayerThank you to all who took part in the recent survey. The overwhelming response was that it is important to have the church open daily. Particular thanks to the 21 people who have offered to help to facilitate it. A risk assessment is underway, and we hope to be up and running in the near future.100 Club winnersThis week’s winners are Penny Meekins, June Young and Dorothy Angel.Please remember in your prayers:-The sick on our prayer board and Elizabeth King, Dorothy Cox and Alan Mather
St Nicholas Parish Church, Fleetwood - Week beginning 4th October 2020Sunday 4th8.30 am Holy Communion in church9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in churchReader – SandraSides people – Ruth & JoyTuesday 6th2.00 pm Holy Communion in church7.00 pm PCC will meet via ZoomWednesday 7th12.00 pm Funeral of Robert Wright RIP in churchFriday 9th1.00 pm Funeral of Lucy Willacy RIP in churchSunday 11th - Harvest Festival8.30 am Holy Communion in church9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in churchHarvest – 11th October 2020We will be receiving donations of non-perishable foods (tins, packets, jars) and toiletries as usual.The Bishop of Blackburn’s appeal will benefit two charities this year:-Tearfund, supporting Ethiopian families suffering the effects of climate change, locusts and coronavirus. Friends of the Holy Land, giving hope to vulnerable and desperate Christians in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.There will be envelopes in church this week and next for donations.For more information and to donate on-line type, “Bishop of Blackburn Harvest Appeal 2020” into google.Apples and strawberriesMany thanks to Joy and Margaret for bringing the ‘goodies’ into church for us. Up to date they have raised £40 for church funds and we have enjoyed the apples and look forward to the strawberries next year.Killy SchoolDorothy has forwarded the money raised before lockdown (about £100) for the work of Killy school in Gambia. There is a letter on the notice board at the back of church bringing us up to date with the work at Killy. They obviously still need help – please speak to Margaret Forshaw if you would like any further information.100 clubA list of winners from April to September is on the notice board. This week’s winners are: Beryl Clarkson, Dorothy Warren and Freda Wayman. We will meet in the next few weeks to draw the two larger draws.Future DatesFuneral of Bill Atkinson RIP - Monday 12th October at 1 pm in church. Attendance restricted to 30.Deanery Synod - Monday 12th October at 7.30 pm via ZoomAPCM- Sunday 25th October 2020 following a shortened version of the 10.45 am Holy Communion service.Please remember in your prayers:-The sick on our prayer board and Elizabeth King and Alan Mather.
St Nicholas Parish Church, Fleetwood Week beginning 27th September 2020Sunday 27th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship 10.45 am Holy Communion in church Reader – Margaret Pook Sides people – Susan & ChristineMonday 28th Funeral of baby Jessica-Lily at CarletonTuesday 29th 2.00 pm Holy Communion Saturday 3rd October Church cleaningSunday 4th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in churchIs opening church to the community important? ‘We’ are the church; your opinion matters!Early on in the pandemic, churches were closed for public worship, but thanks to a number of volunteers we were able to open St Nicholas for a couple of hours each day, making it available to everyone for private prayer. After items were stolen from the church, we have had to review our offering. The PCC will make a decision on the way forward in the coming weeks based on the outcome of the short survey which you received when you came into church this morning. Please do take time to complete the survey, your input is important to us. Harvest 11th October 2020We will be receiving donations of non-perishable foods (tins, packets, jars) and toiletries as usual. If you are able, please bring them to church on the 11th where they will be left for 72 hours before being given to a local charity. The Bishop of Blackburn has launched his own Harvest Appeal again this year and is asking for donations to support two causes. Details of these charities can be found on the diocesan web site. Further details will be made available on next week’s news sheet.Future DatesPCC meeting – Tuesday 6th October 2020 at 7 pm via ZoomAPCM- Sunday 25th October 2020 following a shortened version of the 10.45 am Holy Communion service.Bill Atkinson R I PSadly, Bill Atkinson has died. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean at this very difficult time. We send her our love.Please remember in your prayers:- The sick on our prayer board and Elizabeth King and Alan MatherSt Nicholas Parish Church, Fleetwood - Week beginning 20th September 2020Sunday 20th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship 10.45 am Holy Communion in church Reader – Karen Sides people – Bernie & JuneTuesday 22nd Funeral of Clarice Phillips at Carleton Crematorium 2.00 pm Holy Communion Thursday 24th Day of prayer for Schools (see below)Sunday 27th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in churchNew government Covid regulationsFrom Tuesday, Fleetwood will be included in the additional lockdown requirements issued by the government. These restrictions do not involve any change to public worship. We may continue as we have been doing since the 5th July. It is very important that we remain socially distanced at all times and any ‘social chats’ should take place in the grounds of the church and in no more than groups of six people.Clergy pastoral visits are not permitted. Please do feel able to call the Vicar at any time with details of people or situations that need attention.Day of Prayer for Schools – Thursday 24thOn Thursday, the diocese will be praying for local schools as they endeavour to educate our children and steer their way through this crisis. Please join with us in praying for the head teachers, teachers, support staff, children and parents connected with Shakespeare Primary and Charles Saer Primary. Bishop Philip has written this prayer:-Lord God, we ask you to pour your blessing on the schools of our nation.Give joy and curiosity to our children:that they may discover their gifts, grow in knowledge and learn to live well.Give wisdom and stamina to our teachers:that they may delight to inspire young minds and find contentment in their work.Give vision and good judgement to our headteachers, school leaders and governors:that they may guide our schools well and keep them safe in challenging times.Give courage and compassion to the people of our land:Protect us from fear and help us to act with calmness and kindness.Your Son Jesus Christ taught his disciples to follow in his Way.Inspire us by his example and strengthen us by his presence,for we make our prayer in his holy name.Amen.News sheetsIf you are able to deliver any news sheets to members of the congregation, please take them from the back of church and tick the list. Also, if you have not received sheets for the last 2 weeks these are also available at the back of church. Thank youSt Nicholas Parish Church, Fleetwood - Week beginning 13th September 2020Sunday 13th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 10.45 am Holy Communion in church Reader – Joy Sides people – Sandra & CarolTuesday 15th 2.00 pm Holy Communion Sunday 20th 8.30 am Holy Communion in church 9.30 am Zoom worship10.45 am Holy Communion in churchToday we welcome Fr Alan Leeson who is presiding at, and celebrating, the holy communion service this morning at 8.30 am and Rev Carol Wilkinson who is celebrating at 10.45 am. Thank you to both of them.Readers and sides people at 10 45 am - If you are able to help with either of these two activities. please let us know. Next week’s reader will be Karen and sides people, Bernie and June.Church Sitting - Rev CarolynDue to a serious incident that took place in church last week, our regular daily opening of church is being postponed with immediate effect. I would like to personally thank everyone, particularly those who committed to a weekly slot, for enabling this important ministry. It is very much my hope that it will resume in the near future.Two messages from Bishop JillPlease feel free to watch my Video message this week. The You tube link is https://youtu.be/kNkjhPsGF-8This is a Save the date message for our Home Grown Diocesan Conference online 13-14th October. It will be chance to “meet” people from across Lancashire and find encouragement from each other. The input, speakers and seminars will all be “home grown” from Blackburn Diocese. Everyone’s welcome,For more info on timings go to: https://blackburn.anglican.org/events/589/home-grown-diocesan-conferencePlease pray for:• The sick of our parish including Edna Jenkins, Elsie Mathias. Jean Johnson and Alan Mather.• Those who work in food production, food processing or distribution at this difficult time. Give thanks for those running and supporting food banks enabling those who are the most vulnerable to have enough to eat each day.
