St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 18th June 2023
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 18th June
8.30 am Holy Communion in Church
9.30 am Worship on Zoom
10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Susan & Christine. Reader Sandra
4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms
Monday 19th June
1.45 pm Funeral of Ernie Stirzaker in Church
Tuesday 20th June2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church
Thursday 22nd June
10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room
7.30 pm Archdeacon’s Visitation at All Hallows Bispham (Churchwardens and Vicar)
Friday 23rd June
9.00 am St Nic’s Little Gang in Broadway Rooms
Saturday 24th June
2.00 pm Installation of Bishop Philip at Blackburn Cathedral
8.30 am Communion by Extension in Church
9.30 am Worship on Zoom
10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons Carole & Sandra. Reader Margaret
12.30 pm Baptism of Eli Whyke Welcome and set up Berny McCarthy
4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms
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Bishop Philip - On June 24, people from across the County will gather at Blackburn Cathedral for the Installation Service for our new Bishop of Blackburn. Bishop Philip wants the day to be a joyful celebration of all that happens in Blackburn Diocese in Christ’s name. Bishop Philip said, "Whilst our Cathedral is the loveliest in the country, it is not the largest and sadly all the tickets for the Installation have now been allocated. However, the Installation will be livestreamed by the Cathedral and of course, we can be joined as one in prayer that day. Please pray for me as I will be praying for you."
We can join the livestream on Blackburn Cathedral’s YouTube channel.
When Jesus founded his Church on earth, he entrusted it to the care of the apostles, who were the first bishops or “shepherds” of the Christian faithful. They passed on that special task to others through the laying on of hands and known as the sacrament of Holy Orders, a tradition that continues to the present time. Many are the responsibilities of the bishop, being the chief shepherd of a specific geographic location. It is a weighty task, one that is impossible to manage without the spiritual support of their flock. Below is a brief prayer that can be said for Bishop Philip, asking God to fill him with courage and strength to remain faithful to Christ and guide the people entrusted to his care with holiness of life.
God, eternal shepherd, you tend your Church in many ways and rule us with love.
You have chosen your servant, Philip, to be a shepherd of your flock. Give him a spirit
of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care,
may he build your Church as a sign of salvation for the world.
Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Baby Mayva, Callum Boyle, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of Ernie Stirzaker, Valerie Kettle, Ted Greaves, David Dobson and Joyce Allcock whose funerals are due to take place.