St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 29th 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 29th June 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship in Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway Rooms 6.30 pm Community Prayers at Trinity Baptist Monday 30th June 2.00 pm Funeral of Mark Price at Lytham Tuesday 1st July 9.30 am Shakespeare School YR1 in Church 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 3rd July 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 4th July9.00 am Little Gang meets in Broadway RoomsSunday 6th July8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship in Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Winter-Grace Joyce (Judith)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 AM 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 Huge thanks are extended to Rev Kathryn Sperring, Rev Dr Carol Wilkinson, Lay Minister Vicky Bentley and all who have helped steer the ship and serve the crew and passengers over the last couple of weeks. Onwards! St Peter’s and St David’s: Are having a mission weekend 18-20 July, which coincides with Tram Sunday. They have a host of event planned from the Friday evening right through until 4 pm on the Sunday. Whether it's Blackpool Male Voice Choir on the Friday night, the Teddy Bears' Picnic on Saturday lunch, Sea Shanties, Quiz and Bingo on Saturday, or "Tram Sunday” at St Peter's on Sunday, there's something for everybody! These events are all aimed at folk who don’t usually attend church and therefore, ideal for you to invite someone along. You may book any of these events online at https://www.fleetwood.church/big-weekend and if you are able to volunteer to help at any of the events you can do that on online too, or complete the paper form at the back of church from today. Let’s do what we can to help build up God’s Kingdom here in Fleetwood and to support our brothers and sisters in Christ. From the Vicar: By the time you read this, I will have returned from holiday, having celebrated a significant birthday and now just days away from marking ten years since my ordination as a priest in Christ’s Church. I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks for the many birthday cards, kind greetings, and generous gifts I received from so many of you. It would be impossible to thank each of you individually, but please know that I have read every word of every card, and I am deeply touched by your thoughtfulness. As I begin my seventh year as Vicar of St Nic’s, we stand on the threshold of two exciting developments: the appointment of a Youth Pastor, and the commencement of Stage III in the restoration of our beautiful church. Thank you, sincerely, for your ongoing love, support, and prayers. Please also remember in your prayers: David Jackson, Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Pauline Brookes, Louise Gorley, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Chris Kelsall, Ruth Aspinall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Joanne Mallin, Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Marion Brookes and Mark Price whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 22nd 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 22nd June8.30 am Communion by Extension in Church10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway RoomsTuesday 24th June10.00 am Funeral of Elaine Parker in Church2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchThursday 26th June10.00 am Little Treasures Graduation in Church10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 27th June9.00 am Little Gang meets in Broadway RoomsSaturday 28th June 1.00 pm Wedding of Anthony & Kimberley Sunday 29th June – 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship in Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co in Broadway Rooms 6.30 pm Community Prayers at Trinity Baptist 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’ Please also remember in your prayers: David Jackson, Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Pauline Brookes, Louise Gorley, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Chris Kelsall, Ruth Aspinall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Joanne Mallin, Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Elaine Parker, Marion Brookes, Elsie Coleman and Mark Price whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 15th 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 15th June – 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 Broadway Rooms Tuesday 17th June 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 19th June10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 20th June9.00 am Little Gang meets in Broadway RoomsSaturday 21st June10.30 am Prayer Workshop II in the Jubilee RoomSunday 22nd June –8.30 am Communion by Extension in Church10.45 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 AM St David’sThursday 8 AM St David’s Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel 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. Prayer Workshop II: Saturday 21st June there is another opportunity for us to learn more about prayer and to deepen our spiritual connection with God. Vicky is offering different methods of praying and introducing us to some helpful resources. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to the first session, you’re welcome to come along this Saturday. Coach Trip: St Peter's and St David's, Fleetwood are arranging a coach trip to Beamish on Saturday 30th August 2025. Beamish is a world-famous open-air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain's Field Farm exhibit areas. The plan is to travel to Beamish by coach and spend the day there, leaving from outside St Peter's at 8am, arriving around 11am. The coach will depart from Beamish at 5pm, returning back to St Peter's around 8pm. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend who doesn't normally come to Church to get to know some other Christians. Visit www.fleetwood.church/beamish to book. Please also remember in your prayers: David Jackson, Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Pauline Brookes, Louise Gorley, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Chris Kelsall, Ruth Aspinall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Joanne Mallin, Harvey and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Elaine Parker, Marion Brookes, Elsie Coleman and Mark Price whose funerals are due to take place.
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.
