Notices
Fr David Swyer SSC (Vicar): 01273 410044: davidswyer64@gmail.com
www.portslade-mileoak.org.uk
33rd Week in Ordinary Time
New English Hymnal
408 Love divine, all loves excelling (Tune 1: Blaenwern); 9 Lo! he comes with clouds descending; 495 God is working his purpose out; during communion:  271 Alleluya, sing to Jesus; Recessional: 443 Rejoice the Lord is King (COGS only) At St Nicolas the Angelus is sung after the Mass (Page 18)
	Diary
SUN 16 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (St Nicolas)
		
Mon 17	Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	9.15am Mass (S Nicolas)
	
Tue 18	Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer &
	10.00am Mass (S Nicolas)
	
Wed 19	Feria
	9.30am Morning Prayer &
	10.00am Mass (The Good Shepherd) 
	1.00-3.00pm Parish Pantry (Good Shepherd)

Thur 20	Feria
	8.45am Morning Prayer (S Nicolas)
	7.00pm Mass (S Nicolas)

Fri 21	Presentation of the BVM
	10.00am Mass (S Nicolas)
	
SUN 23 Christ The King
	9.00am Parish Mass (The Good Shepherd)
	11.00am Parish Mass (S Nicolas)
						
	    	Intercessions
PRIEST: With confidence in God’s faithfulness and mercy, let us bring our prayers before the Lord: 

READER: For the Church, that she may be a sign of hope and healing amid the troubles and chaos of today’s world.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For the unemployed and those who are exploited in the workplace and the poor, that we may build a society where all may find dignity and respect.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For our own gathered community, that the risen Christ among us may inspire us in service and holiness of life.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer 

For the sick, the suffering and the housebound, that they may be touched by the light of God’s love. 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: Heavenly Father, you know each one of us and all our needs. Forgive our failings, keep us in your peace and lead us in the way of salvation. 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

The Departed: Rita Arnold, Dan Burke

Year’s Mind:  Douglas Nimmo 16th, John Holding 17th, Jean Hayes 17th, Jean Fogarty, Olive Blossom 
Hamilton 22nd

Christmas Fayre
29th November. 11.00-2.30 Parish Centre. Grand Draw, Stalls, Tombola and refreshments, Grand Draw tickets available now. Pam Sharp needs things old and new for her stall.
Christmas Choir
The 9 Lessons and Carols service will be on Sunday the 
14th of December at 3.00pm at S. Nicolas Portslade. Each 
year we have a “Scratch Choir” to perform during the 
service. If you would like to join in, rehearsals will take 
place at 3.00pm in church on Sunday the 30th November and the 7th of December. If you are interested, please contact Daphne Coleman or Fr David.