St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 22nd March 2026 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 March 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.30 pm Baptisms of Leanne, Charlie & George - Berny 4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 24th March 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 25th March 4.30 pm Lent Study 5 at St David’s Larkholme Lane 6.30 pm Churches Together meets Thursday 26th March 10.00 am Shakespeare School’s Easter Service in Church 7.00 pm Deanery Synod at Christ Church ThorntonFriday 27th March9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms11.45 am Lent Lunch at Fleetwood URCSunday 29th March – Palm Sunday8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptisms of Sienna Carney – Susan4.00 pm Family & Co6.30 pm Community Prayers – Trinity BaptistMorning Prayer 8 amTuesday – St PeterWednesday – St DavidThursday – St NicholasFriday – St Nicholas Calling All Knitters and Needle Crafters: Do you enjoy knitting or other needle crafts? If so, Moira and her craft group would love your help. The group meets on the first Monday of every month and has set themselves a wonderful challenge: to knit 100 small prayer squares to share with others. Every contribution, no matter how small, will help them reach their goal. If you would like to take part and would like a pattern, please speak to Moira, who will be happy to help you get started. Purple Veils: From today in church, you will notice that the statues and crosses are covered with purple cloths. This tradition helps to draw our attention more deeply to prayer and reflection by removing some of the visual distractions within the church. The covering of the statues is also a visible sign of the solemn nature of this time in the Church’s year. At the same time, it creates a sense of anticipation as we journey towards the joyful celebration of Easter. By temporarily veiling these sacred images, we are reminded that this is a time of waiting and preparation as we reflect on the Passion and look forward with hope to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent Study 4 “Knowing Jesus” In the fourth session of our Lent Course Knowing Jesus, we reflected on Jesus as the Servant King. In a world that often values power, status and strong leadership, Jesus shows a very different model of leadership – one rooted in humility and service. Through examples such as Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and the teaching in Philippians 2, we see that although Jesus is truly God, he chose not power but self-giving love. He came “not to be served, but to serve”, ultimately giving his life on the cross so that the Kingdom of God might be opened to all. This pattern of service is also seen in the early Church in Acts 6, when seven deacons were appointed to care for those in need and ensure fairness within the community. Their work showed God’s Kingdom in action while allowing the apostles to continue sharing the Good News. For Christians today, knowing the Servant Jesus means two things: first allowing Jesus to serve us – especially through worship, forgiveness and the sacraments – and then responding by serving others. In serving those around us, particularly the most vulnerable, we both reflect God’s Kingdom and share the hope of the Gospel with the world. Easter Day: A gentle reminder that on Easter Day we will have the Jacob’s Join and our Easter Bonnet parade. If you are able to donate Easter eggs or chocolate for prizes, they will be gratefully received in the Vicar's vestry. Prayers: Please pray for Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Maureen Hardman, & Lewis. We also remember the life and family of Russell Oakes whose funeral is due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 15th March 2026 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 March- Mothering Sunday 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 17th March 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 6.45 pm PCC Meets in Jubilee Room Wednesday 18th March 4.30 pm Lent Study 4 at St David’s Larkholme Lane Thursday 19th March 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning & LunchFriday 20th March9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms11.45 am Lent Lunch at St NicholasSunday 22nd March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptisms of Leanne, Charlie & George4.00 pm Family & CoMorning Prayer 8 amMonday – St PeterTuesday – St PeterWednesday – St DavidThursday – St NicholasFriday – St Nicholas Prayer ministry is available in the East transept after the 10.45 service Today: We celebrate Mothering Sunday, a day when we give thanks for the love, care and guidance of mothers and those who have been like mothers to us. It is a time to appreciate the many quiet acts of kindness, patience and strength that shape our lives. For many, this is a joyful day filled with gratitude and happy memories. For others, it can bring more complex emotions — remembering mothers who are no longer with us, longing for relationships that were hoped for, or carrying the pain of loss. Wherever this day finds you, you are held in our thoughts and prayers. May our church be a place of comfort, gratitude, and compassion for all. Let us give thanks for the love we have known, support one another in our different journeys, and remember that God’s care surrounds us all. Easter Day: Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church if you’re coming for lunch — and if you’re able to bring something to share for the buffet, do pop that down too. We would love you to be part of it — and don’t forget to start designing your Easter bonnet! Come and celebrate the joy of Easter with us! And if you are able to donate any chocolate/Easter eggs for prizes, they will be gratefully received in the Vicar’s vestry!! Lent Study 3 “Knowing Jesus” In the third session of our Lent Course Knowing Jesus, we reflected on the Suffering Jesus and the challenging question of why suffering exists. The Christian faith teaches that suffering was never God’s intention but is part of living in a fallen and broken world. Rather than remaining distant from human pain, God enters into it through Jesus, who experiences grief, anguish and the suffering of the cross. Through his resurrection, however, suffering does not have the final word. By taking suffering upon himself, Jesus transforms it and ultimately overcomes it. The story of Stephen in Acts 6–7 reminds us that suffering for Christ is not meaningless. Like Jesus, Stephen entrusts his life to God even in the face of death, showing the hope Christians have beyond suffering. This session reminded us that Jesus’ suffering shows his deep love for us, that he walks with us in our own suffering and that his victory gives us hope that one day pain and sorrow will come to an end. Prayers: Please pray for Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Maureen Hardman, & Lewis. We also remember the life and family of Russell Oakes whose funeral is due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 8th March 2026 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 March 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 10th March 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 11th March 10.15 am Funeral of Patricia Coward in Church 4.30 pm Lent Study 3 at St David’s Larkholme Lane Thursday 12th March 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 13th March9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms11.45 am Lent Lunch at St David’s ChurchSunday 15th March - Mothering Sunday8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & CoMorning Prayer 8 amMonday – St PeterTuesday – St PeterWednesday – St DavidThursday – St NicholasFriday – St Nicholas Prayer ministry is available in the East transept after the 10.45 service Easter Day: Join us for a joyful Easter Day! Following the Easter Eucharist at 10.45am, we’ll continue the celebrations in the Broadway Rooms with a wonderful Jacob’s Join lunch, a fabulous Easter Bonnet Parade and a fun-filled quiz for all ages. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church if you’re coming for lunch — and if you’re able to bring something to share for the buffet, do pop that down too. Your contributions help make the table truly special! It’s always such a lovely day to relax together, welcome new faces and enjoy good food and great company. We would love you to be part of it — and don’t forget to start designing your Easter bonnet! Come and celebrate the joy of Easter with us! And if you are able to donate any chocolate/Easter eggs for prizes, they will be gratefully received in the Vicar’s vestry!! Lent Study 2 “Knowing Jesus” In the second session of the Lent Course Knowing Jesus, the focus moved from the Ascended Jesus to the Sending Jesus, reflecting on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8:26–40. The passage showed how Philip, motivated not by his own inner strength but by the transforming power of Jesus’ death and resurrection, was led by the Spirit to share the good news. Using Isaiah 53, Philip explained that it is Jesus who is the “Lamb of God” who takes on the sins of the world, bringing freedom and reconciliation with God through his sacrificial death—what Christians call atonement. This extraordinary gift of freedom is what compels Christians to share their faith. To truly know Jesus is not only to understand what he has done, but to be sent by him: living out the self-giving love of the cross in everyday actions and being ready to speak about the hope and freedom that Christ brings. Why not join us for session 3? 100 Club Winners in February: Berny McCarthy, Ruth Aspinall. Beryl Clarkson, Stephen Ward, Laura Martin, Shirley Kershaw, Muriel Freestone, Alan Newton, Jennifer Gregson, Alison Horobin and Rihana Elkanini. Congratulations and thank you for supporting the ongoing ministry of the church in this way. Prayers: Please pray for Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Debbie, Maureen Hardman, Ron & Joyce Bussell. We also remember the lives and families of, Pat Coward, Peter Jones, Russell Oakes and Julie Travis whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 1st March 2026 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 1st March 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.30 pm Baptism of Luca Spencer – Welcomer Ruth 4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 3rd March 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 11.30 am Funeral of Janis Lowden in Church 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 4th March 2.00 pm Bereavement Group – Strawberry Gardens 4.30 pm Lent Study 2 at St David’s Larkholme Lane Thursday 5th March 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning & Lunch 11.45 am Funeral of Violet Clapp at CarletonFriday 6th March9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms11.45 am Lent Lunch at Fleetwood Methodist2.00 pm World Day of Prayer Fleetwood MethodistSaturday 7th March1 pm Wedding of Jade and Collum in ChurchSunday 8th March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & CoMorning Prayer 8 amMonday – St PeterTuesday – St PeterWednesday – St DavidThursday – St NicholasFriday – St Nicholas Prayer ministry is available in the East transept after the 10.45 service Easter Day: Join us for a joyful Easter Day! Following the Easter Eucharist at 10.45am, we’ll continue the celebrations in the Broadway Rooms with a wonderful Jacob’s Join lunch, a fabulous Easter Bonnet Parade and a fun-filled quiz for all ages. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church if you’re coming for lunch — and if you’re able to bring something to share for the buffet, do pop that down too. Your contributions help make the table truly special! It’s always such a lovely day to relax together, welcome new faces and enjoy good food and great company. We would love you to be part of it — and don’t forget to start designing your Easter bonnet! Come and celebrate the joy of Easter with us! Help needed: Do you have a couple of spare hours each week during term time? One of our local schools has reached out to St Nic’s with a simple but powerful request: volunteers to serve as Reading Companions. This involves sitting alongside a child as they read—offering encouragement, a listening ear and a little boost of confidence. It’s a small commitment that can make a big difference in a young person’s life. Many who have done it describe it as deeply rewarding and a wonderful way to support children in our parish community. Please don’t assume “someone else” will step forward—you could be exactly who a child needs. If you’d like to find out more, please speak to the Vicar as soon as possible. Lent Study 1: “Knowing Jesus” focused on the Ascension as the key to understanding who Jesus is and how we can have a personal relationship with him. Using the image of a king who leaves his palace to live among his people and then returns, it explains the Incarnation and Ascension: Jesus, fully God and fully human, comes to dwell with us, saves us through his death and resurrection and ascends to prepare a place for us, giving us both certain hope and a clear purpose through the gift of the Spirit. We are all invited not just to know about Jesus but to know him personally—by praying for the Holy Spirit, turning from sin and consciously welcoming him into their lives—so that we may live in joy and share the Good News with others. Join us this Wednesday for session 2. Prayers: Please pray for Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Debbie, Maureen Hardman, Ron & Joyce Bussell. We also remember he lives and families of, Janis Lowden, Violet Clapp, Pat Coward and Julie Travis whose funerals are due to take place.
