St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 13th November 2022
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 13th November Remembrance Day
8.30 am Holy Communion in Church
9.30 am Worship via Zoom
10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sides persons – Elizabeth & Margaret. Reader – Karen
Monday 14th November
11.00 am Funeral of Linda Nuttall in Church
Tuesday 15th November
2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church
Thursday 17th November
10.00 am Community Coffee Morning
Friday 18th November
9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms
8.30 am Holy Communion in Church
9.30 am Worship via Zoom
10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sides persons – Susan & Christine. Reader - Margaret
12.30 pm Baptisms of Rose May Stirzaker and Ava Leigh Bailey Welcome and Set Up - Berny
Remembrance Sunday - Perhaps the most quoted poem on war, In Flanders Fields was first published in December 1915 after it was penned by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae during the First World War. After appearing in London’s Punch magazine, it soon become a popular reflection on the sacrifice of war. McCrae's focus was on the peace that follows death, from the perspective of fallen soldiers lying in their graves.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago, we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved, and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: to you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.
Date for your diary: Saturday 26th November at 10.00 am we will be holding our Advent Messy Church. This is a fun filled morning of crafts, songs, a bible story and much more, ending with a light lunch of soup and cake. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to join us, so why not invite someone and bring them along.
Advent Sunday: 27th November at 4 pm in the Church Hall we are launching “Family & Co.” This is a new weekly worship service with songs, bible reading, teaching and fun! Perfect for families or those who prefer a less formal occasion of worship. We'll start with a brew and some cake, and we'll be finished by 5.00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Spread the word!
Also, on the evening of Advent Sunday we are invited to join Churches Together in Fleetwood at the Baptist Church on Poulton Road at 6.30 pm for the annual Advent Carol Service. Come if you can.
Christmas Fair 3rd December 10 am - 2 pm: As always, we’re relying on your generosity to help us provide quality prizes for the raffle, items for the Bottle Bola or if it's easier, a monetary donation which we can use towards the cash prize on the day. Members of the PCC will be selling raffle tickets between now and then for £1 per strip. You’ve got to be in it to win it!!
100 Club – Winners last week were David Meekins, Alma Wright, and Ethel Chantler.
Please remember in your prayers – Rev Jane Everitt, Tony Hardman, Rev Martin Keighley, Gillian & Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Kathryn Pendleton, Timothy, and Cath Chambers. Please also remember the families of Linda Nuttall, Cliff Turner and James Heathfield who have recently died.