St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 21st December 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 21st December 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Carol Service RNLI in Church 7.00 pm Nine Lessons & Carols in Church (Brass Band) Tuesday 23rd December 2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchChristmas Eve - Wednesday 5.00 pm Crib Service 11.30 pm First Communion of ChristmasChristmas Day - Thursday10.30 am Family Holy Communion followed by drinks and mince pies at the VicarageSunday 28th December8.30 am Holy Communion in Church10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept. In Loving Memory: It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hidy, beloved wife of our dear friend Dick Cartmell. Please surround Dick and the family with prayer, comfort and peace in the days ahead. From the Vicar: As we come to the close of Advent and into the Christmas season, I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given so generously of their time, energy and gifts over these past weeks. To all who decorated our church, provided music and readings, welcomed and stewarded, prepared refreshments and supported others quietly behind the scenes — thank you. Your service has been a true blessing. Through your commitment and kindness, the message of Christ’s coming has been shared far beyond our church walls, reaching homes and hearts throughout our community. What we have been able to offer together has been richer and more joyful because of each one of you. Please know how deeply grateful I am and how much your service is valued. May God bless you for all you have given and may the peace and hope of Christmas remain with you and yours in the year ahead. With every blessing from Carolyn. Christmas wishes to you…. Love to, and blessings on all at St. Nic's. May your Christmas be happy and joyous. Stephen It's been a year since I joined the St Nic’s family and everyone has been so kind. I wish everyone a very merry and blessed Christmas. Lee, Michelle, Thomas and violet. With our love and best wishes for a blessed Christmas. Carol & Mike Thank you for your love and support this year. Happy Christmas to all at St Nic’s. Berny McC. Happy Christmas Everyone. Thank you for making St Nicholas Church the happy, caring place it is. Peace, joy and love to you all. Sandra & Carole May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope. The spirit of Christmas which is peace. The heart of Christmas which is love. Love from Moira and David Greenwood Prayers: Please also pray for, Martyn Westby, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Debbie, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner and Maureen Hardman. We also remember Brian Brown, Paul Gosling, Hidy Cartmel and Kathleen Jackson whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 14th December 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 14th December 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 the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 16th December 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 17th December 12.30 pm Funeral of David Bunnell at CarletonThursday 18th December10.00 am Shakespeare School Nativity in Church10.30 pm Christmas Community Coffee Morning7.00 pm Capricorn Singers Christmas Concert in ChurchFriday 19th December9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms12.00 pm Funeral of Ivy Roskell in ChurchSaturday 20th December11.00 am Carol Singing outside Aldi (Drinks after in Jubilee Room)Sunday 21st December8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Carol Service RNLI in Church7.00 pm Nine Lessons & Carols in Church (Brass Band) Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept Mission Weekend on September 11th–13th. Mark your calendars now! Planning and prayer are already underway as we discern how best to bless our community and create opportunities for people to encounter the good news of the gospel. More details to come, but for now, get ready for a year of celebration, faith, and mission! Christmas Fair: Drum roll, please…Our final total is in: £4,600! Absolutely A-MAZ-ING! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated, joined in, planned, supported, delivered and welcomed. We couldn’t have done it without you. We’ve even been crowned the “Best Fair in Town!” — but let’s keep that bit between us! Christmas Wishes: Why not consider sending a Christmas greeting to the whole church family on our specially prepared ‘Christmas greeting notice sheet’ instead of sending Christmas cards? You might even donate the cost of your cards to church(?) The sheet will be printed on 20th December. Please jot down your message, email it, hand it to the Vicar or pop it through the Vicarage letter box. Verbal requests may get overlooked! If you are bringing cards please try to hand them out, rather than leave them at the back of church. This week: Get into the Christmas spirit this coming week with the Capricorn Singers on Thursday evening. Join us on Saturday for carol singing outside Aldi, followed by hot drinks and mince pies back at the church. Round off your Sunday with a retelling of the prophecies and Scripture readings that foretold the birth of our Saviour, along with carols accompanied by the award-winning Thornton Cleveleys Brass Band. 100 Club: On Thursday, at the Christmas Coffee morning, we will make the final large draw for 2025. This includes a 1st prize of £100. We are preparing the 100 Club for 2026 so if you would like to join up, please see Ruth. It costs £1 per number per week with weekly draws and 3 larger draws. This year the 100 Club has contributed over £2500 to church funds with the same amount being returned in prizes. You have to be in it to win it! Prayers: Please also pray for, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Debbie, Paul Gosling, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner, Maureen Hardman and Sarah Taylor. We also remember Fred Thornton, Brian Brown, Ivy Roskell, David Bunnell and Kathleen Jackson whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 7th December 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 7th December – Festival of St Nicholas 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church with + Philip 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 9th December 11.30 am Funeral of Pamela Spencer at Carleton 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 7.00 pm PCC Christmas MealThursday 11th December10.30 am Community Coffee Morning11.30 am Funeral of Maureen Baines in ChurchFriday 12th December9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway RoomsSunday 14th December8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsDaily PrayerMonday 8 AM St Peter’sTuesday 8 AM St Peter’sWednesday 8 AM St David’sThursday 8AM St Nicholas’Friday 8AM St Nicholas’ Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept Bishop Philip North: We are delighted to welcome +Philip of Blackburn to our 10.45 service this morning as we celebrate our Patronal Festival of St Nicholas. 2026 is a milestone year for us — our Centenary as a Diocese! It’s a wonderful moment to look back with gratitude for all that God has done in and through His people here in Lancashire since William Temple founded the Diocese in 1926. It’s also a fresh invitation to commit ourselves once again to mission, ministry and the joyful service of Jesus Christ. We’ve got an exciting year ahead, with plenty of major events in the pipeline — including our very own Mission Weekend on September 11th–13th. Mark your calendars now! Planning and prayer are already underway as we discern how best to bless our community and create opportunities for people to encounter the good news of the gospel. More details to come, but for now, get ready for a year of celebration, faith, and mission! Christmas Fair: ‘Generous beyond words’ is how someone described the gifts that were donated for this year’s fair. This newsletter is being produced before the outcomes are known so we’ll be sure to update you next week. Suffice to say an enormous thank you to everyone who was involved in planning and organising, buying and ordering, making phone calls, selling raffle tickets and collecting prizes for weeks and weeks leading up to the event. Team St Nic’s, led by Joanne and David and the Café Team, led by Judith have done it again! Well done and thank you for your dedication to deliver for the church and for the community. Christmas Wishes: Why not consider sending a Christmas greeting to the whole church family on our specially prepared ‘Christmas greeting notice sheet’ instead of sending Christmas Cards? You might even donate the cost of your cards to church(?) The sheet will be printed on 20th December. Please jot down your message, email it, hand it to the Vicar or pop it through the Vicarage letter box. Verbal requests may get overlooked! Prayers: Please also pray for, Brian Brown, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Debbie, Paul Gosling, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner and Sarah Taylor. We also remember Fred Thornton, Pamela Spencer, Ivy Roskell, David Bunnell and Maureen Baines whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 30th November 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 30th November Advent 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 the Broadway Rooms 6.30 pm Churches Together at the Methodist Church Monday 1st December 1.30 pm Community crafts and games – Jubilee Room 6.00 pm Concert at St Mary’s Church – see below Tuesday 2nd December 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 3rd December 1.00 pm Bereavement Group – Strawberry GardensThursday 4th December10.30 am Community Coffee Morning12.00 pm Meeting of Thursday volunteersFriday 5th December9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms6.30 pm Final Alpha session at St David’sSaturday 6th December10.00 am Community Christmas FairSunday 7th December – Festival of St Nicholas8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church with + Philip4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsDaily PrayerMonday 8 AM St Peter’sTuesday 8 AM St Peter’sWednesday 8 AM St David’sThursday 8AM St Nicholas’Friday 8AM St Nicholas’ Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept Advent Devotionals: Daily reflections start today. Remaining booklets are at the back of church Rather than take a booklet you may wish to download the diocesan ‘Fruitful’ app, from your app store and receive the reflections daily on your smartphone. God of Salvation, wake us up Lord! The night is nearly over. Lead us through our Advent journey. Wake us up Lord! Let us live as people of the light. Amen. St Mary’s Christmas Concert: Join Park Community Academy and The Dream Team Singers for a heart-warming Christmas concert in support of The Pantry in Fleetwood. Free entry for all! Enjoy festive music, with a raffle and refreshments available throughout the evening. Christmas Fair: Final Preparations Please return all raffle ticket stubs and money today, or drop them in during the week while the church is open (11:00am–12:30pm). A huge thank you for your generosity, contributions and hard work. Let’s pray for good weather, plenty of visitors and a joyful, fun-filled day! Save the date! Don’t forget next week is our St Nicholas’ Patronal Festival. Bishop Philip North will be preaching and presiding at this special service. This joyful occasion is one of the highlights of our church year and we hope it will be made even brighter by wonderful news from our Christmas Fair the day before. Let’s fill the church and celebrate together at 10.45 am Prayers: Please also pray for, Brian Brown, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Debbie, Joyce Bussell, Maureen Hardman, Paul Gosling, Janet Campbell, Paul Sumner and Sarah Taylor. We also remember Fred Thornton, Pamela Spencer, Ivy Roskell, David Bunnell and Maureen Baines whose funerals are due to take place.
