St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 28th May 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 28th May - Pentecost 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: Elizabeth 12.30 pm Baptisms of Willow Stephenson & Florence Fitzgerald-Stephens Welcome and set up Dorothy Angel 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 30th May 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 7.00 pm APCM in Church – all welcome Wednesday 31st May 11.00 am Poulton Deanery Chapter in Church starting with Holy Communion 6.30 pm Fleetwood Churches Together at the Methodist Church Thursday 1st June 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room Sunday 4th June 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 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Annual Parochial Church Meeting – Is this Tuesday in church at 7.00 pm. This meeting gives us an opportunity to celebrate together the life of the parish. It will include worship, prayers, business and refreshments and everyone is welcome. If you are passionate about the future of St Nic’s, please try to make it a priority in your diary. Saturday 10th June – We will be hosting two events. The first is our Summer themed Messy Church which will take place in the Broadway Rooms from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Crafts, puppets, worship and lunch. We always need lots of helpers to look after our guests so come along and we’ll be sure to find you a job. The second event, on the same day, will be held in church where our friends the Dream Team Singers are presenting an afternoon of music and singing to celebrate the lives of two of their members. It starts at 2 pm and entry is free. There will be refreshments and a retiring collection. Pentecost - Today, the Day of Pentecost marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end. It is a major feast of the Church’s year when we recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations. Jesus had promised his followers that, although they would not see him after his Ascension, they would receive the Holy Spirit to guide and inspire them. The Acts of the Apostles describes how the crowds gathered in Jerusalem – representing many nationalities and speaking many languages – were able to hear the disciples preaching in their own language. The colour most often associated with Pentecost is red, representing the tongues of fire which the Acts of the Apostles describes appearing above the heads of the disciples as a sign that they had received the Holy Spirit. It is the same Holy Spirit who empowers us today to be the people of God in this place and at this time. Without the Holy Spirit we can do nothing. Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy; act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy; draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I may love that which is holy. Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend all that is holy; guard me then O Holy Spirit that I always may be holy. St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-430) Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of Leslie Goodey and Tom Hardman whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 21st May 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 21st May 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 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 23rd May 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 24th May 5.00 pm Reception of Barbara Quirk RIP into Church Thursday 25th May 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 12.45 pm Funeral of Barbara Quirk in Church Friday 26th May 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 28th May 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: Elizabeth 12.30 pm Baptism of Willow Hope Stephenson Welcome and set up Dorothy Angel 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms ******************************* Sincere thanks: To Rev’d Fiona Haines who will preach and preside at our 10.45 service this morning, ably assisted by our Lay Minister, Phil Deegan. The Vicar is providing cover at St Peter’s in Fleetwood. Barbara Quirk RIP Barbara’s funeral will take place in Church this coming Thursday at 12.45 pm. Her body will be received into church the evening before at 5 pm. Church will not be open for private prayer on Thursday. Please annotate any happy memories you have of Barbara on the sheet at the back of church. Annual Parochial Church Meeting – The APCM, otherwise know as the AGM will be held in church on Tuesday 30th May at 7.00 pm. This meeting gives us an opportunity to celebrate together the life of the parish. It will include worship, prayers, business and refreshments and everyone is welcome. If you are interested, even passionate about the future of St Nic’s, please try to make it a priority in your diary. God our Creator and Redeemer, help St Nicholas to grow in holiness, unity, effectiveness and numbers. Draw us closer to you and to those around us. Give us enthusiasm in our faith, and wisdom in sharing it with young and old. Open our eyes to new opportunities, our lips to sing and speak of you, and our hearts to welcome the stranger. Grow your kingdom in us and in the world, through our Lord Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of, Barbara Quirk and Leslie Goodey whose funerals are due to take place. Institution of Bishop Philip as Bishop of Blackburn (In case you missed this last week), will take place on Saturday 24th June in Blackburn Cathedral at 2.00 pm. Bookings to attend this event are now being taken for lay members of the Diocese. Should you wish to attend then please use this link to book your place https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bishop-of-blackburns-installation-tickets-620627642987 If you need help then just shout.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 14th May 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 14th May 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 15th May 1.15 pm Funeral of Betty Mustard at Carleton Tuesday 16th May 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 17th May 1.30 pm Shakespeare School YR2 in Church Thursday 18th May – Ascension Day 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 12.00 pm Funeral of Rebecca Saunderson in Church Friday 19th May 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 21st May 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 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Coronation Sunday – Massive shout out to everyone who was involved in making last Sunday’s celebration a super event. It was good to be together on such a special occasion. We really are blessed with some gifted folk. Thanks be to God. Barbara Quirk RIP Barbara’s funeral will take place in Church on Thursday 25th May at 12.45 pm. Her body will be received into church the evening before at 5 pm. Christian Aid Week 14-20 May - Soaring costs are affecting people here and around the world. Families in Malawi are paying the price of this global crisis. Food, fuel, fertiliser and school fees have doubled in price in the last 12 months. And hard-working farmers are seeing their harvests fail as they experience the ever-increasing erratic weather. By donating to Christian Aid, we will be helping to improve the lives of folk whose lot is much tougher than ours. If you feel able to help, there are envelopes at the back of church, the contents of which we will process and forward to Christian Aid. Alternatively, you may make a donation on-line through the Christian Aid website. Thy Kingdom Come 18th – 28th May, Ascension to Pentecost – This ecumenical prayer initiative that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus, is now in its 8th year. Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way. Specifically, we are personally invited to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call. For those who have a smartphone you can download the Thy Kingdom Come app which will provide helpful resources. There will be a service of Holy Communion to mark the Ascension of our Lord at 10.45 am on Thursday. Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of, Elizabeth Mustard, Barbara Quirk, Leslie Goodey and Rebecca Saunderson whose funerals are due to take place. Institution of Bishop Philip as Bishop of Blackburn will take place on Saturday 24th June in Blackburn Cathedral at 2.00 pm. Bookings to attend this event are now being taken for lay members of the Diocese. Should you wish to attend then please use this link to book your place https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bishop-of-blackburns-installation-tickets-620627642987 If you need help then just shout.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 7th May 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 7th May 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 12.00 pm Celebratory drinks and cake for the Coronation in the Broadway Rooms 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 9th May 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 11th May 10.00 am Community Coffee Morning in the Jubilee Room 11.30 am Funeral of Jean Ward in Church 1.30 pm Funeral of Angela Denney in Church Friday 12th May 9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms Sunday 14th May 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 Willow Hope Stephenson Welcome and Set up: Dorothy Angel 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Coronation of King Charles III Yesterday marked a historic moment in the life or our nation. It was a time to reflect on our history and to celebrate something of who we are and to look forward. The coronation was steeped in this country’s traditions and filled with great symbolism. It was essentially a consecration to service. It happened within a Eucharist, the most basic and central act of our Christian worship, it included oaths, regalia and crowing. Through the Eucharist we receive from Jesus the one who comes to us as a servant; the one who is the king of Kings. King Charles and Queen Camilla will be remembered in our gatherings today and in our prayers. Do join us for a celebratory drink after the 10.45 service if you are able. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour: look with favour upon thy servant Charles our King, and bestow upon him such gifts of wisdom and love that we and all thy people may live in peace and prosperity and in loving service one to another, to thine eternal glory; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Church Accounts – In the spirit of transparency and in line with Church Representation Rules the annual accounts for St Nicholas Church are available at the back of church. Do feel able to take a copy and bring any questions you may have to the APCM on Tuesday 30th May, 7 pm in church. We are grateful to Ruth our Treasurer for preparing the accounts and to Rev’d Dr Carol Wilkinson for auditing them. April 100 club winners: Bernice Meekins, Maureen Siddall, Margaret Forshaw, Peter Dell, Ruth Aspinall, Dorothy Cox, Chris Jones, Penny Meekins, Daniel Ashworth, Christopher Ashworth, Barbara Quirk, Muriel Freestone, Elizabeth King, Nancy Burr, Paula Meekins, Mike King and Lindsey Newton. The winners of the large Easter Draw were Ethel Chantler and David Meekins Please also remember in your prayers: Rev Jane Everitt, Rev Martin Keighley, Elizabeth King, Chris Kelsall, Michaela Jones, Mark Price, Grantham Fidler, Tony Hardman, John Hawley & Peter Hollier. And the families of, Jean Ward, Elizabeth Mustard, Angela Denney, Barbara Quirk and Rebecca Saunderson whose funerals are due to take place.
