Notices
Fr David Swyer SSC (Vicar): 01273 410044: davidswyer64@gmail.com
www.portslade-mileoak.org.uk
Advent II
New English Hymnal
No Gloria
12 On Jordan’s bank; 9 Lo! he comes with clouds descending; 439 Praise to the Holiest in the height
Communion: 297 Lord Jesus Christ; Recessional: 10 Long ago, prophets knew (COGS only)
At St Nicolas, the Angelus is sung after mass. Please turn to page 18 of the mass booklet
	Diary
SUN 7 Advent II
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)
	3.00pm Christmas Choir Practice (S Nicolas)
		
Mon 8	The Immaculate Conception of the BVM
	9.00am Mass (S Nicolas) (Time change)
	
Tue 9	S Juan Diego Cuahtloatzin
	9.00am Mass (S Nicolas) (Time change)
	
Wed 10	Feria
	No service today 
	1.00-3.00pm Parish Pantry (Good Shepherd)

Thur 11	No service today
	
SUN 14 Advent III
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)
	3.00pm Service of 9 Lessons & Carols 
		followed by mulled wine and 
		refreshments (S Nicolas)
						
	    	Intercessions
PRIEST: As we await the return of our Saviour, Jesus, we bring to the Father our prayers and concerns for the world, the Church and ourselves: 

READER: For Bishop Martin and all who exercise authority in the Church, that their efforts may inspire us to walk in the ways of the Lord. 
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For governments and world leaders, that the Advent message of hope will move them to renew their efforts for peace, justice and reconciliation. 
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For ourselves, that we may find Advent to be a time of renewal and grace, both as individuals and as a community.

Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For the poor, the sick, the lonely and the dying that the Spirit of God will rest upon them and bring them peace. For…
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For all who have died, that they may share in Christ’s risen life. For…
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

In a moment of silence, we offer our own petitions

We join our prayers with Our Blessed Mother:

Hail Mary…

PRIEST: Gracious and loving God, we bring our prayers before you. Help us to grow in our love for you and each other and be at peace in your sight. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Please pray for:
The Sick: Irene Harman, Tracey Harman, Barbara Woodward, Janet Edwards, Ryan Woolgar, Christine Smith, Phillip Jones, Tony Johnson, Susan Styles, Adrian, Gordon Cubberley, Beverley Cubberley, Mel, Seema, David Greaves, Dawn Buck, Cathy Fish, Martin Fish, Marian Burke, Chris, Barbara Humnalova, Niall Griffin, David Reynolds

The Departed: Dan Burke, Jennie Davies, Mary Whiting, Pauline Morson
Year’s Mind:  Ernie Box 7th, Dennis Pollard 8th, Marie Louise Freeman, Ernest James Shrimpton, Ernest Rist 11th, Gwen Kent 12th, Vi Cooper 13th