St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 19th November 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 19th November 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Karen & June. Reader: David Dev. 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 21st November 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 23rd November 10.00 am Community Coffee in the Jubilee Room Friday 24th November 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Saturday 25th November 10.00 am Christmas Fair in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 26th November 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Elizabeth & Margaret. Reader: Karen 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Christmas Fair: Final preparations are being made this week for our Fair on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who has donated gifts, sold raffle tickets and worked so hard behind the scenes to make it happen. If you are gifted in the baking department, then the cake stall will be thrilled to receive any home-made items for sale on the day. Christmas Brings Hope: This year we have had 1000 Christmas cards printed with details of all the events and Christmas services taking place at St Nic’s. We want to hand deliver a card to each house on the most local roads/streets. If you are able and willing to help us with this, please pick up a bundle from the back of church today and deliver them to the location indicated, this week before the Fair on Saturday. Please personally invite anyone you happen to speak to. Saddleworth Brass Band: On Saturday 9th December we’re delighted to be hosting ‘Carols in the Courtyard’ again. The event will start at 11 am with Christmas Carols outside church. We will then move into the Broadway rooms for mulled wine and lunch, followed by a concert by the Band. Please do invite your neighbours and friends to join you at this quality event. Sign up at the back of church for catering purposes. There is no charge for lunch but donations will be accepted. Christmas Wishes: Do you find writing Christmas cards to folk you see most weeks at church laborious and expensive? More and more people are opting to make a donation to charity or to church instead of sending cards. If you would like to send a Christmas message to everyone at church rather than sending cards then your name and message will be printed with the notice sheet on 17th December. Please liaise with the Vicar if you wish your message to be included in this way. Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do, seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!' - Henri J.M. Nouwen Please remember in your prayers: Louise Clark, David Newton, Peter Dell, Rev Martin Keighley, Mark Price, Rebekah, Lee Schofield and Craig Abson. And Elizabeth King’s family as they prepare for her funeral, (date still to be confirmed).
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 12th November 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 12th November – Remembrance Sunday 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Dorothy W & Judith. Reader: Margaret 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Monday 13th November 10.45 am Funeral of Marion Derek Fenton in Church Tuesday 14th November 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 2.00 pm Funeral of Derek Scrivener at St Peter’s Church Thursday 16th November 10.00 am Community Coffee in the Jubilee Room Friday 17th November 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms 11.45 am Funeral of June Manton at Carleton Sunday 19th November 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Karen & June. Reader: David Dev. 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Remembrance Sunday: We are delighted to welcome Rev’d Dr Carol Wilkinson to preach and preside at our 10.45 service this morning. The Vicar is taking the service at the Cenotaph. 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. Singing for pleasure: It’s a well-known fact that singing is good for the soul and good for our general well-being. So, how would you like to have an hour a week learning new worship songs and singing your favourite hymns? The sessions will take place in the comfort of the Jubilee Room. At the back of church, you’ll find an invitation. Fill it in and pop it in the box provided. We’ll try to pick a day and time that suits the majority. 100 Club winners: Lawrence Dunne, Stephen Ward, David Meekins, Maureen Siddall, Gerald Mathias, Freda Wayman, Moira Greenwood, Muriel Freestone, Sandra Fowler, Claire Naylor, Margaret Pook, Dorothy Angel. June Young, Dorothy Warren, Raymond Hollebone, Ruth Aspinall, Lindsay Newton, Carol Newton and Christopher Jones. Congratulations and thank you for supporting the Church through the 100 Club. Please remember in your prayers: Louise Clark, David Newton, Peter Dell, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Mark Price, Rebekah, Lee Schofield and Craig Abson. And the families of Derek Scrivener, June Manton and Derek Fenton whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 5th November 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 5th November 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: Elizabeth 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Monday 6th November 2.45 pm Funeral of Marion Wilson at Carleton Tuesday 7th November 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 9th November 10.00 am Community Coffee in the Jubilee Room Friday 10th November 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 12th November – Remembrance Sunday 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Sidespersons: Dorothy W & Judith. Reader: Margaret 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Christmas Fair: We’re hoping to make up some hampers for raffle prizes. Any donations of luxury food items are still being gratefully received, together with bottles for the tombola, chocolates and gifts. Please return your raffle ticket stubs and money as soon as possible to the box at the back of church. And thank you to everyone who is working so hard behind the scenes to make this event happen. St Nicholas Church: Is now officially a Grade II listed building. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has decided to add the Church of St Nicholas to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Listing helps us to mark our beautiful church’s significance and celebrate its special architectural interest. It brings specific protection so that its special interest can be properly considered in managing its future. It’s great news for us and for Fleetwood going forward. Singing for pleasure: It’s a well-known fact that singing is good for the soul and good for our general well-being. So, how would you like to have an hour a week leaning new worship songs and singing your favourite hymns? The sessions will take place in the comfort of the Jubilee Room. At the back of church, you’ll find an invitation. Fill it in and pop it in the box provided. We’ll try to pick a day and time that suits the majority. Remembrance Sunday: Next week as in previous years, we will enact our own mark of remembrance during the 10.45 service. The service at the cenotaph in the Memorial Park will also commence at 10.45 am. From Nothing to Now: This is an exhibition reflecting the people, places and heritage of Fleetwood sharing stories, words and images gathered and created by artist Hannah O’Hara as part of a co-commission with Photoworks. The exhibition is on display from November 4 - 28 in Fleetwood at Fleetwood Museum, Fleetwood Library and the Fleetwood Market Gallery. St Nicholas Church features in the exhibition. Please check individual venues for their opening hours Please remember in your prayers: Louise Clark, David Newton, Peter Dell, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Mark Price, Rebekah, Lee Schofield and Craig Abson. And the families of Marion Wilson, Derek Scrivener, June Manton and Derek Fenton whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 29th October 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 29th October 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 Baptism of William Spencer Welcome & Set up: Judith 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms 6.30 pm Community Prayers at Trinity Baptist Church Tuesday 31st October 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 2 November – All Souls’ Day 10.00 am Community Coffee in the Jubilee Room 11.30 am Said service of Holy Communion in Church 7.00 pm All Souls Service in Church Friday 3rd November 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Saturday 4th November 10.00 am Church Cleaning Sunday 5th November 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: Elizabeth 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Raffle Tickets: The Christmas Fair this year is on 25th November. Please return the stubs and money for the raffle ticket which you have managed to sell, as soon as possible. If you need any more, please ring Ruth who will be sure to get them to you. Gifts, bottles and chocolate for the day itself are being gratefully received. Anne Newton: After 15 years of looking after the Broadway Rooms for us, Anne has decided it is time for her to pass on the baton. We are extremely grateful to both Anne and Ron who have exercised their Christian service in this way and we send them our best wishes as they enjoy, we hope, some well-earned free time. All Saints and All Souls: All Saints’ Day falls on the 1st November each year and we will celebrate it at our Tuesday Communion this week. It is a reminder of our connectedness as Christians to the church and our conviction that there is a spiritual connection between those in Heaven and on Earth. All Souls’ Day in the Church of England is when we remember our loved ones and all the faithful departed. On All Saints’ there is more of a focus on saints and martyrs, known and unknown, whose faith and example have been passed on to us through the ages. On Thursday, we will be holding a service of Holy Communion at 11.30 am during which we will be marking All Souls, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. There is a sheet at the back of church for you to append the name(s) you wish to be remembered during that service. Later in the evening there will be another service to which the families of all the funerals we have officiated at in the last twelve months have been invited. The names of their loved ones will be read out and they will have the opportunity to light a candle in remembrance. You are welcome to come along to this service to welcome and support our guests. We will be serving sherry and shortbread at the end of the service. Please remember in your prayers: Louise Clark, David Newton, Peter Dell, Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Mark Price, Rebekah, Judith Wilkinson and Craig Abson. And the families of Marion Wilson, Derek Scrivener, June Manton and Derek Fenton whose funerals are due to take place.
