St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 2nd February 2025 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 February 8.30 am Communion by Extension10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co Monday 3rd February1.30 pm Community Crafts and Games – Jubilee RoomTuesday 4th February 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchThursday 6th February10.30 am Community Coffee Morning11.00 am Funeral of Scott R in ChurchFriday 7th February9.00 am Little Gang – Broadway RoomsSaturday 8th February 10.00 am Confirmation – Session 3 Jubilee RoomSunday 9th February 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Harlow Cooper4.00 pm Family & Co Daily Prayer will resume publicly w/c 10th Feb Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel**********************************************We are delighted to welcome Rev’s Fiona Haines today who will preach and preside at the 10.45 service. And also, grateful to Vicky Bentley a Licensed Lay Minister on placement with us, who will conduct a service of Communion by Extension at 8.30 am. Communion by Extension allows a Lay Minister to distribute the elements, which have been consecrated at a previous service by a Priest, to a worshipping community using an authorised form of service. Today, 2nd February we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, also known as the Feast of the Purification. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus and the purification of Mary in the Jerusalem Temple forty days after Jesus' birth, in accordance with the requirements of Jewish law (Leviticus 12:2-8). The feast is celebrated forty days after Christmas. According to the account of Luke 2:22-39, the presentation of Jesus was also the occasion of the meeting of Jesus with Simeon and Anna, the gospel passage set for today. Simeon's prayer of blessing on the Christ child is the basis for the canticle Nunc dimittis which is often used at funerals. The celebration of the feast dates from the fourth century in Jerusalem. It was introduced in Rome in the seventh century, where it included a procession with candles and the singing of the Nunc dimittis. The celebration came to include the lighting and blessing of candles which were carried in the procession. For this reason, the feast is also known as “Candlemas.”Simeon was a devout Jew who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah. The Nunc dimittis, the song of Simeon: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation; Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.Please remember in your prayers: All of our confirmation candidates, Katie, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul and Mark Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Brian Morris, Elaine Clarke, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Eloise, Primrose and Rev Andrew Downes. We also remember the families of Scott Remblance, Dyllis Pumphrey, Clare Barker, Barbara Sharrocks and Dorothy Hankey whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 26th January 2025 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 26th January 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30pm Baptism of Luca Carney4.00 pm Family & Co Monday 27th January11.30 am Funeral of Steph Cashmore in Church Tuesday 28th January 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 29th January10.00 am Funeral of Brian Gregson in Church6.30 pm Fleetwood Churches TogetherThursday 23rd January10.30 am Community Coffee Morning – Jubilee RoomFriday 24th January9.00 am Little Gang – Broadway RoomsSaturday 1st February 10.00 am Confirmation – Session 2 in the Jubilee RoomSunday 2nd February 8.30 am Communion by Extension10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co Daily prayer:Tuesday 8 AM St Nicholas' | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St Nicholas' | 5:30 PM St Nicholas' Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel**********************************************Today: “The Joy Fest” is taking place in the Marine Hall from 11 am. It’s a community event filled with fun, joy and laughter for all the family. It’s free entry, and you’ll still make it to Family & Co at 4 pm!Electoral Roll 2025: The roll is being redone this year. EVERYONE needs to complete a new form. You will find application forms at the back of church, please complete one for yourself and take one for anyone who finds it more difficult to get to church these days but is still considered part of the church family. To be included on the roll, you must be baptised and aged over 16 and be able to answer yes to ONE of the following: - (1) You live in the parish and are in communion with the CofE. (2) You don’t live in the parish but have habitually attended St Nic’s for the last 6 months or more. Place the completed form in the box in church.Donald Trump: On Monday Donald Trump was inaugurated as US President for the second time. What does Trump 2.0 mean for Christians in the UK? Should we care? Or maybe the question should be ‘How should we care?’ John Stott, the renowned theologian and the Rector of All Souls Langham Place for twenty-five years used to say that we should hold the newspaper in one hand and the bible in the other! In 2025, that may be the Bible and our trusted news app. Nevertheless, he was emphasising how critically important it was to sensitively relate the word of God and the world to one another. He would say it is impossible to fully comprehend one without the other. And so, if the question is ‘how should we care?’, the Spirit demands it of us to pay attention for the sake of global flourishing, starting with our vulnerable neighbours. Micah 6:8 answers the question of what the Lord demands of us: ‘To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.’ When the Bishop of Washington this week dared to request mercy for the marginalised in America, Mr Trump himself said the bishop’s message was “nasty in tone.” Whatever your view, just recognise the election result is worth caring about. As Christians we must ingest the news with hearts that lean towards justice and mercy, no matter our party preference!Please remember in your prayers: All of our confirmation candidates, Sister Eily May, Katie, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Brian Morris, Elaine Clarke, Tracey Ashworth, Eloise, Primrose and Rev Andrew Downes. We also remember the families of Stephanie Cashmore, Brian Gregson, Scott Remblance, Dyllis Pumphrey, Clare Barker, Barbara Sharrocks and Dorothy Hankey whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 19th January 2025 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 January 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30pm Baptism of Dolly Doyle 4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 21st January 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room11.00 am FCMS Open Day (see below)2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 22nd January7.00 pm Service at Trinity Baptist ChurchThursday 23rd January10.30 am Community Coffee Morning – Jubilee RoomFriday 24th January9.00 am Little Gang – Broadway Rooms1.15 pm Funeral of Alf Evans in ChurchSaturday 25th January 10.00 am Confirmation – Session 1 Jubilee RoomSunday 26th January 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30pm Baptism of Luca Carney4.00 pm Family & Co Daily prayer:Tuesday 8 AM St Nicholas' | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St Nicholas' | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Thursday 8 AM St Nicholas' | 5:30 PM St Nicholas' Friday 8 AM St Nicholas’ Private prayer is available immediately after the 10.45 service in the Lady Chapel. **********************************************A Year of Prayer across Blackburn Diocese: If you didn’t receive a bookmark last week there is now a supply at the back of church. The bookmark has the words of the ‘Leading your Church into Growth prayer’ and space for you to pray for five people to find faith. Please treasure the bookmark and use it in your personal times of prayer. FCMS Open Day: This is a wellness event organised by Fylde Coast Medical Services and will take place in the Boathouse between 11 am and 3 pm on Tuesday. Everyone is welcome to bob in to this free event. NHS health checks, wellbeing advice, cookery class, painting are just some of the things on offer. In attendance will be representatives from Dental Services, Broadway Pharmacy, Nutritionists and many others. St Nic’s will also have a stall and we will be promoting all our activities and services and offering prayer support and friendship.Wednesday 7pm Trinity Baptist Church: A service is being held to mark the week of prayer for Christian Unity, to which we are all invited. Just as the Nicene Creed is an expression of the common faith of Christians, so this week invites us to draw on our shared heritage and to enter more deeply into the faith that unites all Christians. Do try to come along.Electoral Roll 2025: Every parish in the Church of England must have an electoral roll on which the names of lay persons are entered. It is revised annually with a new roll completed every six years. 2025 requires us to complete a new roll! You will find application forms at the back of church, please complete one for yourself and take one for anyone who finds it more difficult to get to church these days but is still considered part of the church family. To be included on the roll, you must be baptised and aged over 16 and be able to answer yes to ONE of the following: - (1) you live in the parish and are in communion with the CofE. (2) You don’t live in the parish but have habitually attended St Nic’s for the last 6 months or more. Once completed, place the form in the box at the back of church. Please remember in your prayers: Sister Eily May, Katie, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Brian Morris, Elaine Clarke, Tracey Ashworth, Eloise, Primrose and Rev Andrew Downes. We also remember the families of Alf Evans, Stephanie Cashmore, Brian Gregson, Scott Remblance, Dyllis Pumphrey, Clare Barker and Dorothy Hankey whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 12th January 2025We 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 January 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30pm Baptism of Matilda-Grace Mallon4.00 pm Family & Co Monday 13th January 12.30 pm Funeral of Mike Lee in Church Tuesday 14th January 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure – Jubilee Room12.00 pm Funeral of Maureen Baker in Church2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 15th January12.00 pm Funeral of Margaret Tilling in ChurchThursday 16th January10.30 am Community Coffee Morning – Jubilee RoomFriday 17th January9.00 am Little Gang – Broadway RoomsSunday 19th January 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30pm Baptism of Dolly Doyle 4.00 pm Family & Co Daily prayer:Monday 8 AM St Peter’s | 5.30 PM Mount Rd VicarageTuesday 8 AM St Peter's | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St David's | 5:30 PM St Peter'sThursday 8 AM St Nicholas' | 5:30 PM Mount Rd VicarageFriday 8 AM St Nicholas’ ********************************************** A Year of Prayer across Blackburn Diocese: We are invited to join with the diocese in prayer for growth and renewal in our churches in 2025. We long to grow more and deeper disciples for Jesus, but recognize that growth is in the gift of God alone. As St Paul wrote, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” 1 Cor 3:6. The intention for the year is for us to pray that we, as a church and individuals, will be renewed in the power of the Holy Spirit for a season of mission in what is the centenary year of our Diocese in 2026. Attached to this newsletter is a bookmark with the words of the Leading your Church into Growth prayer (also printed below) and space for you to pray for five people to find faith. Please treasure the bookmark and use it in your personal times of prayer. We will also incorporate the prayer into our services in church.Prayer in the lady Chapel: We know prayer changes people and outcomes and with that in mind, from today and every week hereafter, we are offering private prayer immediately after the 10.45 service for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with. You may request prayers for yourself, someone you care for or a particular situation. Please go to the lady chapel where the prayers will be offered. Anything shared will be in utter confidence. There is immense power in prayer. Jesus tells us that with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can do great things as He did. “And this is the boldness we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 God of Mission, who alone brings growth to your Church. Send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, Joy to our worship and power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenPlease remember in your prayers: Sister Eily May, Katie, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Brian Morris, Elaine Clarke, & Tracey Ashworth. We also remember the families of Margaret Tilling, Mike Lee, Alf Evans, Stephanie Cashmore, Brian Gregson, Scott Remblance and Maureen Barker whose funerals are due to take place.
