St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 9th March 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 9th March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church5.00 pm Confirmation Service with +JillTuesday 11th March 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room12.15 pm Funeral of Eunice Myerscough in Church2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 12th March 4.30 pm Lent Study in the Broadway RoomsThursday 13th March10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 14th March9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Hall11.45 am Lent Lunch at the URC Agnew RdSunday 16th March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church2.30 pm Churches Together in the Jubilee Room4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway RoomsDaily Prayer Monday 8 am St Peter’sTuesday 8 AM St Peter’s | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St David’s | 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 for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady ChapelConfirmation 5 pm tonight: It’s finally arrived. Tonight, we will be welcoming Bishop Jill back to St Nic’s to confirm our 16 candidates who have been diligently preparing for this moment for the last six weeks. In the service the candidates will reaffirm their baptismal promises and make a public commitment to continuing on their journey of faith. It's a great moment for the candidates to acknowledge their place not just in St Nic’s but also in the worldwide church. In turn, as a church we will promise to support and pray for them. So please pray for, Ronan, Victoria, David B, Christine, Angela, Charles, Amy, David D, Graham, Laura, Lee, Stephen, Brian, Kerry, Corey and Carolyn. Almighty and ever-living God, you have given these your servants new birth in baptism by water and the Spirit and have forgiven them all their sins. Let your Holy Spirit rest upon them: the Spirit of wisdom and understanding; the Spirit of counsel and inward strength; the Spirit of knowledge and true godliness; and let their delight be in the fear of the Lord. Amen Good news!! We’ve been busy working hard behind the scenes applying for grants to help us with the tower repairs, the cost of which now stands at £155,000 including VAT. This week we have been allocated grants of £6,500 by Benefact Trust and £15,000 by Congregational & General Charitable Trust. We are over the moon to have received these generous gifts. There is another application which will submitted to Listed Places of Worship and this scheme will refund £25,000 VAT on the project. We’ve still got a bit to go, but these grants along with the amazing generosity of other donors is spurring us on towards the finish line! In faith, we have scheduled work to begin w/c 21st April.Lent Study: Bishop Philip’s five-week study begins this Wednesday at 4.30 pm in the Broadway Hall. The title this year is “Hear our Prayer” and we will be examining the prayer lives of five Old Testament figures who prayed, how that relates to the prayer life of Jesus and by doing so, think about our own prayer lives. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments on arrival.Please also remember in your prayers: Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Primrose, Chris Cousins and Baby Miles Butterworth. We also remember the families of Charles Meehan, Eunice Myerscough, Joyce Walker and Samuel Hutcheon whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 2nd March 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 2nd March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co 6.30 pm Confirmation mop up sessionMonday 3rd March11.30 am Funeral of Janet Davies in Church1.30 pm Community Crafts and Games in Jubilee RoomTuesday 4th March 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchWednesday 5th March – Ash Wednesday12.00 pm Holy Communion with the imposition of ashes7.30 pm Mass at St Peter’s with imposition of ashesThursday 6th March10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 7th March9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Hall11.45 am Lent Lunch at St Peter’s2.00 pm World Day of Prayer at St Peter’sSaturday 8th March10.00am Church Cleaning – everyone welcome!Sunday 9th March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church5.00 pm Confirmation Service with +JillDaily Prayer Monday 8 am St Peter’sTuesday 8 AM St Peter’s | 5:30 PM St Nicholas'Wednesday 8 AM St David’s | 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 for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel **********************************************Lent Lunches: For many years Churches Together in Fleetwood have hosted a simple lunch of soup and a roll on each of the Fridays in Lent. It’s an opportunity to meet with other Christians and to invite your neighbours along too for fellowship and a bite of lunch. There is no cost, although we are encouraged to make a donation towards this year’s chosen charity, ‘Home for Good’. Please do make a determined effort to come to as many of these lunches as you are able. Much preparation is involved for the hosting church! St Peter’s Church is hosting this Friday’s lunch from 11.45 amDiocesan Lent Devotionals: These booklets are available at the back of Church. They provide a daily reflection for each day of Lent. Join with us and the Diocese as we journey together. There are large print copies for anyone who needs them and also little cards with QR codes which will take you to the Diocesan app on your smart phone where you will also find the daily reflections and bible readings.Lent Study: Bishop Philip’s five-week study will begin 12th March. We will meet every Wednesday at 4.30 pm in the Broadway Hall. The title this year is “Hear our Prayer” and we will be examining the prayer lives of five Old Testament figures who prayed, how that relates to the prayer life of Jesus and by doing so, think about our own prayer lives. Everyone is welcome.Confirmation: Next Sunday at 5 pm Bishop Jill is coming to St Nic’s to confirm sixteen confirmation candidates. This will be a glorious occasion not just for those involved but for the church family too. Please come along and be sure to keep the candidates and their families in your prayers.100 Club winners Jan and Feb: Ethel Chantler, Christine McLellan, Muriel Freestone, Carole Pilling, Shirley Kershaw, Ruth Aspinall, Laura Martin, Margery Bond, Margaret Kershaw, Joy Broughton, Karen Dobson, Ann Turner, Samantha Palinczuk, Susan Dell, Nancy Burr, David Ashworth, Jennifer Gregson, Alan Newton, Moira Greenwood, David Meekins and Elizabeth Leeson. Thank you for supporting the ministry of the church in this way.Please also remember in your prayers: Shelly Hargreaves, Martyn Westby, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Primrose, Chris Cousins, Baby Miles Butterworth and Mary & Bob Duck. We also remember the families of Charles Meehan, Eunice Myerscough and Janet Davies whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 23rd February 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 23rd February 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Lee, Graham & Chris4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 25th February 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church7.00 pm Deanery Synod MeetsThursday 27th February10.30 am Community Coffee MorningFriday 28th February9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Hall11.45 am Funeral of Alan Richmond in ChurchSaturday 1st March 10.00 am Confirmation – Session 6 Jubilee Room2.00 pm Marriage of Jacob & CharlotteSunday 2nd March8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church5.00 pm Confirmation Service with +Jill 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 for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel **********************************************Last Days Matter: On Wednesday 2nd April from 3pm-6pm we are hosting this event on behalf of Churches Together in Fleetwood. Representatives from Trinity Hospice are coming to run a workshop which champions the importance of talking about living well in our last days, in death and through bereavement. You are welcome to come along and who knows you may even feel called to a ministry of pastorally visiting the dying and bereaved! The Vicar will be happy to discuss this with you further. The workshop does clash with session 4 of our Lent Studies which can’t be helped on this occasion.Save the date: The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (AGM) will be held in church on Tuesday 13th May at 7.00 pm. It’s always good to reflect on all that’s happened in the life of the church in the previous year and discuss our vision for the coming year. There will be worship, testimonies, business, elections and a welcome drink! 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 this community of Fleetwood, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenLent Study: Bishop Philip’s five-week study will begin 12th March. We will meet every Wednesday at 4.30 pm in the Broadway Hall. The title this year is “Hear our Prayer” and we will be examining the prayer lives of five Old Testament figures who prayed, how that relates to the prayer life of Jesus and by doing so, think about our own prayer lives. Everyone is welcome.Confirmation: On Sunday 9th March at 5 pm Bishop Jill is coming to St Nic’s to confirm fifteen confirmation candidates. This will be a glorious occasion not just for those involved but for the church family too. Please save the date and be sure to keep the candidates and their families in your prayers.Please also remember in your prayers: Shelly Hargreaves, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Mark Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Primrose and Rev Andrew Downes. We also remember the families of Alan Richmond and Janet Davies whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 16th 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 16th February 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & Co Tuesday 18th February 10.45 am Community Singing for Pleasure, Jubilee Room2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church3.00 pm Funeral of Dylis Pumphrey at Carleton6.45 pm PCC Meets in Jubilee RoomThursday 20th February10.30 am Community Coffee MorningSaturday 22nd February 10.00 am Confirmation – Session 5 Jubilee RoomSunday 23rd February 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Lee Peters & Graham xx4.00 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 for anyone who wishes to be prayed for or with in the Lady Chapel **********************************************The sermon slot today at all our services will focus on the gospel reading from Luke chapter 6, but the reading from 1 Corinthians chapter 15 (overleaf) deserves our serious attention too.For Paul, belief in the bodily resurrection is not optional. It doesn't matter to him how scandalous it sounds. The scandal is part of the good news. Nonetheless, some of the Corinthians must have winced at the idea of a God who raised corpses. Why can we not just believe that God is powerful and follow Jesus’s teaching to love one another? Do we really need to believe that God raised Jesus from the dead? Do we really need to live in hope of Christ’s return?Paul does not budge. If there is no resurrection, there is no hope. If there is no resurrection, then everything we thought we knew about God is a lie. If there is no resurrection, then all we have is this life. And the so-called gospel is not really “good news” at all.It's much easier to just preach on the bits of the gospel that sound like wise council for living, like being kind to one another and living peaceably. These are worthwhile goals, but the gospel demands more. At the core of the gospel is a God who refuses to abandon creation to the powers of sin and death. God is a God of life and that’s good news indeed. AMEN.Lent Study: Bishop Philip’s five-week study will begin 12th March. We will meet every Wednesday at 4.30 pm in the Broadway Hall. The title this year is “Hear our Prayer” and we will be examining the prayer lives of five Old Testament figures who prayed, how that relates to the prayer life of Jesus and by doing so, think about our own prayer lives. Everyone is welcome.Confirmation: On Sunday 9th March at 5 pm Bishop Jill is coming to St Nic’s to confirm fifteen confirmation candidates. This will be a glorious occasion not just for those involved but for the church family too. Please save the date and be sure to keep the candidates and their families in your prayers.Please also remember in your prayers: Katie, Brian Brown, Louise Gorley, Mark Price, Michael Carthy, Paul and Mark Sumner, Sandra Pratt, Michael, Chris Kelsall, Elaine Clarke, Tracey Ashworth, Philip Wayman, Primrose and Rev Andrew Downes. We also remember the families of Dylis Pumphrey, Alan Richmond and Janet Davies whose funerals are due to take place.
