Fr David Swyer SSC (Vicar): 07872 572681: davidswyer64@gmail.com
www.portslade-mileoak.org.uk
Third Sunday of Lent
New English Hymnal               No Gloria during Lent
333 All my hope on God is founded; 353 Dear Lord and Father of mankind; 440 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; during communion: 311 We pray thee, heavenly Father (Meirionydd); 387 Jesus, good above all other; (COGS only) At St Nicolas the Angelus is sung after Mass. Page 18 of mass booklet.
Diary
SUN 23 3rd Sunday of Lent
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)
	5.00pm Evening Prayer (S Nicolas)

Mon 24 Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	9.15am Mass (S Nicolas)
	
Tue 25	The Annunciation of the Lord (Lady Day)
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	9.30am Mass (S Nicolas) (change of time)

Wed 26	 Feria 
	9.30am Morning Prayer &
	10.00am Mass (The Good Shepherd)

Thur 27	 Feria
	 7.00pm Mass (S Nicolas)
	 7.45pm Lent Course (Parish Office)
	
Fri 28	Feria
	12.00 Stations of the Cross (The Good Shepherd)

SUN 30 4th Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday)
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)
	5.00pm Evening Prayer (Good Shepherd)

Intercessions
PRIEST: Knowing the kindness and mercy of God, and with confidence in his forgiveness, we now turn to him with our prayers: 

READER: For Martin, our bishop and for all in positions of leadership, that they may listen to the guidance of God and work to promote the common good.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

For all whose lives have been touched by war and disaster, that they may receive help in their time of need and patience in their time of trial. For Ukraine, Gaza and Israel.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

For all the members of our own community,
that this holy season of Lent may be a time of deepening conversion. 
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

For the homeless and the housebound and for all who are sick or suffering in any way.  For…
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

For all those who have died. May they 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 Blessed Mother: 

Hail Mary…

PRIEST: God our Father, with confidence we present our prayers to you. Bring us and all your people to the joys of Easter refreshed in faith, renewed in hope and strengthened in love. We make this prayer 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, Mary Cooke, Fr Andrew Perry

Departed: Angus Barrett

Year’s Mind:  George McCullough 29th, Derek Stewart 29th, Reginald John Martin 29th

My thanks to Ken and Mel for organizing the Quiz Evening and to Gill, Lisa and all those who helped with the catering. Fr David

Spring Fayre at the Parish Centre on Saturday the 26th of April from 11.00am until 20.00pm. Grand Draw tickets available.