St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 9th July 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 9th July 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Karen & June Reader: Joy 12.30 pm Baptisms of Albie Peake & Joshua Harrison Welcome and set up Judith 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 11th July 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 13th July 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Friday 14th July 9.00 am St Nic’s Little Gang in Broadway Rooms 11.15 am Funeral in Church of Baby Maeva Sunday 16th July 8.30 am Communion by Extension 9.30 am Worship on Zoom - CANCELLED 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Susan & Christine Reader: Sandra 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Summer Afternoon Tea – This promises to be a lovely afternoon and an opportunity to spend some quality time together. Saturday 22nd July at 2 pm in the Church Hall. Tickets are available from Joanne or Claire and cost £5. Also, at the back of Church, “Name the Bear” £1 a go. It will make a beautiful gift for someone special. General Synod meeting in York July 7-11 General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England and passes legislation known as measures and canons which have legal force. These measures affect the whole of The Church of England. The Synod formulates new forms of worship, debates matters of national and international importance, and approves the annual budget for the work of the Church at national level. In a regular year, General Synod meets in February in London and in July in York. Occasionally it meets in November, also in London. Amongst other items on the agenda at this meeting is the proposal to set wedding fees at nil or at a minimum amount in order to demonstrate the Church’s commitment to marriage and pastoral care. Also, the Synod will receive reports from the task groups working on the new prayers of ‘Love and Faith’, which may be used to bless same-sex unions in the future. The latter is still hugely controversial with some Anglican leaders declaring they no longer have confidence in the Archbishop of Canterbury, others feeling the prayers don’t go far enough. Let’s keep those attending synod in our prayers. Father, thank you for every seat filled at Synod this weekend. For each mind and heart that fills the presence of that place, we thank You. Only You truly know what they are setting out to accomplish. They have ideas, a vision, hints, and daily instructions. They have talents, abilities, and time to work. However, only You can see in perfect detail the end of every beginning. Every project, every season, every life. Nothing is ever in vain, for even mistakes and missteps are used for good. Your righteousness transcends all their efforts and understanding. Grant them abounding unity, love and an ability to disagree well in their deliberations and above all, may your kingdom come and your will be done. Amen Please also remember in your prayers: Peter Dell, Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Callum Boyle, Tony Hardman and John Hawley. And the families of Baby Maeva, Barry Kenyon, Brian Harrison and Norman Pendlebury whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 2nd July 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 2nd July Sea Sunday 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Sea Sunday Service with invited dignitaries (no Holy Communion) Sidespersons Judith & Dorothy W 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Monday 3rd July 2.45 pm Funeral of Valerie Kettle at Lytham Tuesday 4th July 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 6th July 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Friday 7th July 9.00 am St Nic’s Little Gang in Broadway Rooms Sunday 9th July 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 12.30 pm Baptisms of Albie Peake & Joshua Harrison Welcome and set up Judith 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Summer Afternoon Tea – This promises to be a lovely afternoon and an opportunity to spend some quality time together. Saturday 22nd July at 2 pm in the Church Hall. Tickets are available from Joanne or Claire and cost £5. Petertide Ordinations – On the 29th of June, (Thursday just gone), we marked the feast day of St Peter and St Paul. Peter has often been called the 'Prince of the Apostles' because of the words of Jesus re-naming him from Simon to Cephas. This was the Aramaic form of the Greek word Peter, which means 'rock'. Jesus said that on this rock he would build his Church. But both Peter and Paul came to be seen as having different roles to play within the leadership of the Church: Peter in witnessing to the Lordship of Christ and Paul in developing an understanding of its meaning for Christ's followers. Peter and Paul have been remembered jointly on this day since the very early days of the Church, it being regarded as the anniversary of their martyrdom in Rome in about the year 64. It is fitting, therefore, that it is traditionally at Petertide new priests and deacons are ordained in the Church of England. Yesterday (Saturday 1/7) at the Cathedral and on Sunday and Monday at different locations, a cohort of 24 deacons and priests will be ordained and released into service in the Diocese of Blackburn. Please pray for them, as they begin this new chapter and pray too for their families and for the parishes in which they will serve. God our Father, Lord of all the world, through your Son you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church: hear our prayer for your faithful people that in their vocation and ministry each may be an instrument of your love, and give to your servants ordained at this time the needful gifts of grace; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Please also remember in your prayers: Peter Dell, Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Callum Boyle, Tony Hardman and John Hawley. And the families of Valerie Kettle, Baby Maeva, Barry Kenyon and Norman Pendlebury whose funerals are due to take place. June 100 Club Winners: Congratulations to Gillian King, John Richardson, Bernie McCarthy, Cath Chambers, Paula Meekins, Carol Newton, Alison Horabin, Muriel Freestone, Ruth Aspinall, Alma Wright, Tracey Meekins, Robert Meekins, Laura Martin and Suzanne King.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 25th 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 25th June 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 Tuesday 27th June 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 6.45 pm PCC Meets in Church Thursday 29th June 9.30 am Shakespeare School YR 2 in Church 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 2.15 pm Funeral of Joyce Allcock in Church Friday 30th June 9.00 am St Nic’s Little Gang in Broadway Rooms 1.00 pm Funeral of Edward Greaves in Church Saturday 1st July 3.00 pm Wedding of Louise and Mark in Church Sunday 2nd July Sea Sunday 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Sea Sunday Service with invited dignitaries (no Holy Communion) Sidespersons Judith & Dorothy W 12.30 pm Baptisms of Amya Rose Cato & Hugo Jason Cato Welcome and set up Judith 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Summer Afternoon Tea – On Saturday 22nd July at 2 pm we are holding this special event for the first time with entertainment in the Church Hall. The entertainment is being provided courtesy of the good people of St Nic’s, so we look forward to hearing from anyone who would like to contribute by way of singing, dancing, comedy, playing the spoons, reading a monologue or whatever is your thing! Please see David to book your slot. Tickets are available from Joanne or Clare and cost £5 or, £7 if you would prefer a ‘fizz upgrade’. It’s sure to be a fun filled afternoon, good food, good entertainment and good company. Don’t miss out and why not bring some friends? Sea Sunday – Next Sunday we will be hosting this annual event in St Nic’s with a host of dignitaries and other organisations joining us at our 10.45 service. Every year churches around the world celebrate Sea Sunday. It is a day for people to come together to pray for seafarers and fishers, and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives. They often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health. So it’s right that we should set this time aside to acknowledge all that they contribute but also pray for their well-being too. O God, as we remember that Your Son called His disciple, Peter, to come to Him upon the waters, we pray now for all those whose labour is upon the seas. In times of loneliness, show them that You are never far away; in times of peril be their protection; in times of temptation be their strength, and when they stumble and fall give them penitence and pardon, peace and hope. Through Jesus Christ our lord. AMEN. Please also remember in your prayers: Peter Dell, Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Callum Boyle, Tony Hardman and John Hawley. And the families of Valerie Kettle, Ted Greaves, David Dobson, Baby Maeva and Joyce Allcock whose funerals are due to take place.
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 June 2.00 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 Sunday 25th June 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 ******************************* 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.
