Notices
Fr David Swyer SSC (Vicar): 01273 410044: davidswyer64@gmail.com
www.portslade-mileoak.org.uk
The Second Sunday of Lent
New English Hymnal
377 Immortal, invisible, God only wise; 178 ‘Tis good, Lord, to be here! (Carlisle as suggested); 338 At the name of Jesus (Tune: Camberwell); during communion: 310 We hail thy presence glorious; Recessional: When a knight won his spurs (COGS only) words on sheet		The Angelus is sung after mass at St Nicolas, page 18)

Diary
SUN 1	Second Sunday of Lent
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)

Mon 2	Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	9.15am Mass (S Nicolas)
		
Tue 3	Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	10.00am Mass (S Nicolas)
	
Wed 4	Feria
	9.30am Morning Prayer &
	10.00am Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	
Thur 5	Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	7.00pm Mass (S Nicolas)
	7.30pm Lent Course (Parish Office)

Fri 6	12.00 Stations of the Cross (S Nicolas)

Sat 7	2.00pm Baptism: Aurora & Alayah Tester (S 
			 Nicolas)
	6.00pm Bingo and Buffet (Good Shepherd)

SUN 8	Third Sunday of Lent
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)
		
			Intercessions
PRIEST: Having listened to the words of Jesus, and confident in the Father’s tremendous love for us, we turn to him and pray: 

READER: For Martin our bishop and for the whole Church, that all Christians may hear and follow the voice of Jesus. 
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer

For leaders of nations, for economists and politicians,
that God’s radiant light will shine on them and that they will bring true peace, with justice, to their people.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer
For the members of our own community, that this holy season of Lent may be a time of grace for us.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer

For all who are sick or suffering in any way, especially those mourning the loss of a loved one, that they will be comforted by the light and love of Christ. For…
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer

For the departed, 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 those of Our Lady:

Hail Mary…

PRIEST: Heavenly Father, from the dazzling cloud you revealed Jesus in glory as your beloved Son. Hear and answer our prayers, enlighten us with the bright glory of your presence, inspire us by your word, and so transform us into the image of the risen Lord. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Please pray for:
The Sick: Irene Harman, Tracey Harman, Ryan Woolgar, Christine Smith, Phillip Jones, Tony Johnson, Susan Styles, Gordon Cubberley, Beverley Cubberley, Seema, David Greaves, Martin Fish, Mel, Marian Burke, Barbara Humnalova, Niall Griffin, David Reynolds, Bernard Copelin, Anne Harris, Terry Boxall

The Departed: Dianne Goddard
Year’s Mind: Doris Davies 1st, Derek Humphrey, priest 2nd, Henry Clegg 5th, George Rowlands 5th, Celia Anne Marie Willis 7th
Easter Lilies
If you wish to purchase an Easter lily in memory of a departed loved one, please take a form from the back of church. Forms must be returned by the 29th of March.