1) St Nicolas & St Andrew's Parish Notices
BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES, BANNS
Arrangements for these can be made by appointment with the Vicar. Please telephone 01273 418090
CONFESSIONS OR SPIRITUAL ADVICE
A priest is usually available in St Nicolas Church, South Street, Portslade on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. and Saturday at 10.00 a.m. or by appointment
CHILDREN AND THE CHURCH
Children of any age are encouraged to worship with their parents and other adults. Children are welcome at all services in our Churches, especially at the
9.30 a.m. Eucharist at St Nicolas, on Sunday and
11.15 a.m. Eucharist at St Andrew on Sunday.
PRAYER PYRAMID
To ask for the prayer support of the Prayer Pyramid, or to request information about joining this group of those who give the support of their prayers to those who ask, contact Frances Duncan at St Andrew Church.
Request for prayers of support may also be left in St Nicolas Church, South Street, on the Intercessions Board
SERVERS
Any men or boys who would like to serve at the altar, should in the first place contact the Vicar
SINGERS & MUSICIANS
Anyone who would like to sing in the choir or use their musical skills in church please contact the Vicar
CHRISTIAN GIVING
The Parish is committed to Planned Giving. Members are asked to plan their giving according to their resources and to use Offering Envelopes. If you pay Income Tax please sign a Gift Aid form so that the Parish can reclaim the Tax you have paid at no cost to you. Details about Planned Giving and Gift Aid (Donations) are on a leaflet in Church
or can be obtained from :- Mrs. V. Locke. at St Nicolas
ELECTORAL ROLL
The names of all Church members should be on the Church Electoral Roll. Application forms are available in Church or contact the Electoral Roll Officer c/o The Vicar
LARGE PRINT HYMN BOOKS
A few large print hymn books are available in both our churches. If using one would be helpful to please ask the sidesperson who will know where they are kept
CHURCH FLOWERS
Contributions or offers of help for St Nicolas to Miss D.Colthorpe and for St Andrew's to Mrs S. Collier.
PARISH MAGAZINE
The Parish Magazine is published monthly and material for the next issue of the "St Nicolas & St Andrew Parish Magazine" should be given to the Editor (Vicar) not later than the 15th of the month.
New readers are welcome. The Magazine can be delivered anywhere in the Parish for £3.00 a year or posted elsewhere in UK (2nd class postage extra)
For enquiries concerning subscription and costs for Overseas delivery of the Parish Magazine, please write to
Mrs. V. Locke, c/o Web Page Editor, The Vicarage, South Street, Portslade
Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LE
ST NICOLAS C.E. AIDED JUNIOR SCHOOL, LOCKS HILL, PORTSLADE
The School enjoys a close relationship with the Parish. Teachers and Clergy work together to provide a happy and Christian atmosphere in which learning takes place. The number of children in the School is limited and parents who would like their seven year old children admitted should enquire 9-12 months ahead. Contact the Headteacher. Mr Andy Richbell. Tel. No. 01273 412827