St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 13th April 2025We 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 13th April Palm Sunday8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Jagger Jones – Welcomer Ruth4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsTuesday 15th April 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room12.00 pm Funeral of Terry Davies in Church2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 16th April 11.00 am Funeral of Margaret Levett in Church4.30 pm Stations of the cross in ChurchThursday 17th April10.30 am Community Coffee Morning7.00 pm Holy Communion and Stripping of the AltarFriday 18th April – Good Friday9.30 am Holy Communion from the reserved sacrament2.00 pm The last hour at the cross in Church7.30 pm Sunset Service (Churches Together) Meet on the Lower Prom by the Leisure CentreSunday 20th April Easter Day6.30 am Sunrise on the Mount8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.00 pm Lunch and Easter bonnet parade6.00 pm Service of Hope – Emmanuel ChurchDaily Prayer Tuesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| Thursday 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 ChapelFood bank donations critical: There is a plea from the Pantry, Fleetwood’s Food Bank for staple items of pasta, cereals, tins and toilet rolls to be donated. Stocks are seriously low. Donations can be placed in the box at the back of church and we’ll make sure they get to the Pantry. Many thanks.Lent Study 5: On Wednesday we were in the company of the prophet Daniel. Even in danger and under persecution, he kept praying and adhered to the practices and disciplines of his faith, and that was what saw him through. So, we thought about the need for constant prayer. We concluded with an exercise in which we were invited to set our own Rhythm of Prayer. Week 5 was our final study together for now. This coming Wednesday we will come together in Church as we commemorate Jesus' last day on earth, moving through the stations of the cross.Easter day lunch: Everyone is welcome to join us for lunch and some Easter fun after the 10.45 service. It’s a bring and share lunch, or Jacob’s Join, so if you are able to bring something to share, please jot it down on the list at the back of Church. We could do with some easter eggs and chocolate for prizes if you have any hanging around!Sunset and Sunrise: We join with Churches Together in Fleetwood for both of these short outdoor services. Following sunset on Good Friday it is our tradition to have fish and chips back at the Baptist Church and after sunrise, breakfast back at Emmanuel Church. Come if you can, it’s only once a year!Service of Hope: At 6 pm on Easter day. This is a service to remember those who we love but see no longer. Our friends at Emmanuel Church on the Mount are hosting this and are keen for us to go and to take with us anyone who we feel might benefit from some support.Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Terry Davies, Margaret Levett, Jacqueline Burman, Charles Evans and Frank Wetherley whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 6th April 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 6th April8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsMonday 7th April1.30 Community Crafts and games – Jubilee RoomTuesday 8th April 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church6.45 pm PCC meets in Jubilee RoomWednesday 9th April 4.30 pm Lent Study 5 in the Broadway RoomsThursday 10th April10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 11th April10.00 am Funeral of Muriel Kelly at Carleton11.45 am Lent Lunch at St Mary’sSunday 13th April Palm Sunday8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Jagger Jones – Welcomer Ruth4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsDaily Prayer Tuesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| Thursday 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 ChapelEaster Sunday: - How’s your Easter bonnet coming along? We will continue our celebrations over a Jacob’s Join lunch in the Broadway Rooms on Easter Sunday. We would be sincerely grateful if you might consider donating any items of chocolate or Easter eggs to be used as prizes on the day. Lent Study 4: On Wednesday we were in the company of Esther. Finding herself as Queen of Persia, she was courageous enough to intervene to save her people. In so doing she was strengthened by the prayers of her community. We thought about the power and comfort of communal prayer and joined together in the ancient office of Compline, which derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’. It is above all a service of quietness and reflection before the end of the day and is particularly special when prayed communally. Reasons for Covering Statues: One of the primary reasons for covering the statues in church with purple shrouds is to encourage us to focus on spiritual reflection by removing any distractions. The act of covering statues serves as a visual reminder of the solemnity of this season. But it also serves to create a sense of anticipation for the joyous celebrations of Easter. By temporarily concealing the statues and crosses, we are underscoring the idea of waiting and preparing for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM): A reminder that the APCM will take place in Church on Tuesday 13th May at 7 pm. Please save the date, especially if you are now registered on the electoral roll of St Nic’s. There are three vacancies coming up on the church council. If you feel called to serve on the leadership team of the church, please speak to the Vicar.100 Club Winners in March: Muriel Freestone, Chris Ashworth, Margaret Kershaw, Carol Newton, Pat Warrington, Kath Greatorex, Ruth Aspinall, Sue Dell, Bernice Meekins, Carole Pilling, Jeannette Norman, Kerry Connelly, Daniel Ashworth and Margaret Forshaw. Thank you for those of you who support the ongoing ministry of the church in this way.Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, and Chris Cousins. We also remember the families of Terry Davies, Muriel Kelly, Margaret Levett, Jacqueline Burman, Charles Evans and Frank Wetherley whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 30th March 2025We 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 30th March – Mothering Sunday8.30 am Communion by Extension in Church10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsMonday 31st March9.00 am Assembly at Shakespeare SchoolTuesday 1st April 10.00 am Funeral of Jean Stephenson in Church10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 2nd April 9.30 am Shakespeare School Easter Service in Church4.30 pm Lent Study 3 in the Broadway RoomsThursday 3rd April10.30 am Community Coffee Morning12.00 pm Funeral of Joyce Walker in ChurchFriday 4th April9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Hall11.45 am Lent Lunch at Methodist ChurchSunday 6th April8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsDaily Prayer Tuesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| Thursday 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 ChapelEaster Sunday: Following the Easter Eucharist at 10.45 we will be continuing our celebrations in the Broadway Rooms with a Jacobs Join lunch, Easter bonnet parade and quiz. Please sign up for lunch at the back of church and if you are able to bring something for the buffet, jot it down too. It really is a lovely day to be together and to get to know new friends too. Come and join us and be sure to start working on your bonnet!School Governor Opportunity: We have two schools that sit within our parish boundary, Shakespeare and Charles Saer. They are both primary schools and the Vicar works hard to maintain a good relationship with them both. The head teacher at Charles Saer has approached St Nic’s to enquire if anyone would be willing to become a trustee on their board of governors. If you have been a governor or you have a background in education or you’re just interested to find out more, please speak to the Vicar. It really is a super way to serve our young people and our community.Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Primrose, Chris Cousins and Rob. We also remember the families of Joyce Walker, Jean Stephenson, David Thornton and Terry Davies whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 23rd March 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 23rd March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Elizabeth & Mikolj Nowak4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsTuesday 25th March 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church6.30 pm Churches Together meet in Jubilee RoomWednesday 26th March 1.00 pm Funeral of Sam Hutcheon in Church4.30 pm Lent Study 3 in the Broadway RoomsThursday 27th March10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 28th March9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Hall11.45 am Lent Lunch at Emmanuel ChurchSunday 30th March – Mothering Sunday8.30 am Communion by Extension in Church10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsDaily Prayer Tuesday 8 AM St Nicholas'| 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 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 ChapelGood news! Our application to National Churches Trust has been successful and we have been awarded a further £30,000 towards the cost of our Tower repairs. This is truly an answer to prayer and affirmation that folk at National level agree that St Nic’s is worth investing in for the future. Work is due to start immediately after Easter.Lent Study 2: In our study on Wednesday and using Elijah as an example we were asked to consider what ambitious prayer looks like. Bishop Philip shared examples of prayers that Elijah had prayed and prayers Jesus had prayed. What we learned from these examples is that we are to ‘pray big, pray bold and pray with ambition.’ Too often our prayers are timid and tentative. We ask small or we often don’t ask at all. Maybe we struggle to believe in a God who might actually intervene and change things. ‘Our prayer is that God’s world and our world become one world. Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, ‘Thy kingdom come.’ There is no bigger or more ambitious prayer possible than that. It asks for that day when the kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdom of our God and of his Christ. We long for that day, we yearn and pray for that day’. So, let’s be ambitious in our prayers for change. Pray for our church to grow. Pray that through its ministry, men and women and girls and boys might come to faith in Jesus Christ. Pray for the renewal and revitalisation of our church. Pray for a return to Christ across our nation. Let these prayers and many more come out of your mouth. Jesus says ‘Ask and it shall be given you.’ Session 3 will take place this Wednesday at 4.30 pm.Easter Lilies: On Easter Day it is our tradition to fill the church with Easter lilies. To help with the cost of these, you are invited to make a donation in memory of a loved one whose name will be added to a ‘remembrance roll’ and displayed in church. Please place you donation and loved one’s name in an envelope and deposit it in the box at the back of church.Church Keys: If you have any keys, either for church or the Broadway rooms please annotate the record card at the back of church. If you have keys belonging to the church that you no longer use, then please hand them back to the Vicar or one of the Churchwardens as soon as possible. Many thanks.Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Primrose, Chris Cousins, Rob and Baby Miles Butterworth. We also remember the families of Joyce Walker, Jean Stephenson, David Thornton, Terry Davies and Samuel Hutcheon whose funerals are due to take place.
