Newsletter June 19 2016
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ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH
West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: West Green - St John Vianney Church
Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre – 020-8888-5518)
18th /19th JUNE 2016
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners,
Within the Christian tradition, the cross is a central fact. The crucifix
reminds us of the suffering, death and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus
Christ. Yet, so often we wonder about SUFFERING in our lives and in the
world. We think it’s unfair that we and others suffer. While we don’t want to
bring suffering on ourselves, yet, it is somehow part of our lives.
In our first reading and gospel, there is the reference to the suffering of Jesus. It
emerges from Jesus’ question “Who do people say I am?” There was a lot of speculation at
the time: “Who is this person preaching love and healing people. Some claims that John the
Baptist, or Elijah or one of the ancient prophets had returned”.
But then Jesus asked: “Who do you say I am?” St Peter spoke up from the rest – “You
are the Christ of God”. This profession of faith may not be as clear as it sounds! There was
also the idea/rumours about that the Messiah would also get rid of the Romans. Jesus had
to correct this political element, and so goes on to speak about the suffering servant. In fact
there are three readings of Jesus foretelling his suffering and death and that he would be
raised up after three days.
We are invited to take up our cross daily and follow Jesus. Our cross may be small or
large, but Jesus gives us enough strength to carry that burden. We need to see “our cross” as
an opportunity to live, serve and redeem ourselves and others by our cheerful acceptance
and see it as St Paul, ‘an honour to carry the cross with Jesus’.
ORDINATION ON SATURDAY 25th at 10:30am: You will remember the
announcement last week that we are blessed to have Damian Ryan with us after his
ordination to which an invitation is extended to all. There will be space at the Cathedral;
first come first served. At present there are thirteen of us going; a few more in attendance
would be nice! Please put your name on the list. We wish Damian every blessing on this
special day.
REFERENDUM: At long last and after much talk and considerations, we have to
decide on Thursday. There are so many contradicting statements that it is confusing. For
better or worse, I am clear, as are most of the Catholics in the UK. But as I have said two
weeks ago, the politicians will have a ‘field-day’ and will never forgive us, regardless of how
the vote goes!! Let us pray that the outcome is best for the good of all concerned.
APPLICATIONS: Please note the plans to draw up a list, especially on First
Communion and Confirmation candidates. It helps one planning immensely. To date: First
Communion – 11 applications and Confirmation 1.
Have a nice week! Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact Sr. Susana
or Sr. Monica
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 9th July 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 4th July & 26th
September ‘16. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
REGISTRATION FOR
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME –
2016/2017:
If your child is in Primary School
Year 3 (or above) in September 2016 and
you wish to enrol in next year’s First
Communion Programme.
Please fill in the registration form now
available at the back of the church and
return to the Parish Office – 4 Vincent Road
N15, before the end of this school term.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME –
2016/2017:
We wish to draw up the list for next year’s
Confirmation Programme.
If you are in Year 10 in September or
above and wish to make your Confirmation
next year. Please fill in the registration
form now available at the back of the
church and return to the Parish Office – 4
Vincent Road N15, before the end of this
school term.
For the First Communion and
Confirmation Programmes
To qualify for registration,
St John Vianney, West Green MUST BE
YOUR REGULAR PLACE OF WORSHIP.
If you attend Mass in another Parish on a
Sunday then that is the parish you should
register your child
REGISTRATION 2016/2017 –
for SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
classes for Children attending State
Schools.
If you wish to enrol your child / children for
the 2016/2017 Programme in preparation
for
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
2) First Communion (age 8 and above);
3) Post Communion (for children already
completed their First Communion
Programme.
Please take a
REGISTRATION FORM from the BLACK
FOLDER on the shelf at the BACK of the
CHURCH - fill it in, attach copies of Birth and
Baptism Certificates of the child and return
as soon as possible to the Parish Office, 4
Vincent Road.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
your faith, please complete an application
form available at the back of the church and
make contact with Sr. Susana or Sr Monica at
the Parish Office. The programme will start in
September 2016.
YEAR OF MERCY:
ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR
OF MERCY
on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in the
Verbum Dei Spirituality Centre.
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION on Saturday
9th July after our 6pm Mass and on Sunday
at 6:45pm or10th July from 10am to 10:45 in
the Church.
TANDEM PARACHUTE JUMP
We will continue to accept sponsors for Fr
Joe’s Tandem Parachute Jump which is
still on. Total sponsorship has reached a
total of £3,939.05 pledged.
Please contact Mariantha or Germaine for
sponsorship Form. You can also give
through the justgiving page as below:
https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/rc
diocese-westminster/frjoeskydive
Let us make the effort to support Fr Joe for
his brave and bold venture. Thanks.
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses
FUNERAL MASS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
the late Antonio Boi, RIP
(Husband of Angelina Boi)
His Funeral Mass will take place here on
Wednesday 22nd June at 9:15am.
May he rest in peace.
We will remember his family and friends in
our prayers.
CAFOD Ethiopia Food Crisis Appeal –
Retiring Collection on 18/19th June
There is currently a serious food crisis in
Ethiopia that has left over 10 million
women, men and children facing severe
food shortages. Please be as generous as
possible in the retiring collection today, in
helping families survive the current drought
– and to prepare for an uncertain future.
Thank you.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP
TO WALSINGHAM
On 9th July 2016
We will join Cardinal Vincent on the
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham,
England’s Nazareth, on 9th July.
With the theme of ‘Mary, the Mother of
Mercy’, the day will include an outdoor
Mass, procession with the statue of Our
Lady of Walsingham and banners along the
Holy Mile, prayers and Benediction in the
Priory grounds, and free time to visit the
Basilica, the Slipper Chapel and the Holy
Door. Bring a picnic lunch. Please speak to
Mariantha or Germaine to express interest
and to book a place on one of the coaches
departing locally.
Cost £18 per person. Tickets available from
Mariantha on 02083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
Please note our Annual Pilgrimage to
Walsingham on August Bank holiday has
been brought forward to 9th July 2016.
VOLUNTEER CLEANER NEEDED:
We are seeking a volunteer cleaner to
maintain high levels of cleanliness within
our Parish Centre. Duties will include
cleaning
within the Centre and Parish Hall complex
communal areas.
Please contact the Parish Office on 020 8888
5518.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on
Saturday 25th June 2016 – Group B
Volunteer drivers needed
PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES FOR 2016/2017
1. There are still 75 boxes of Offertory
Envelopes still to be collected. They
are available at the back of the church.
2. We wish to thank all who support our
parish through the weekly offertory
envelopes and Standing Orders.
3. If you no longer pay tax, please
contact Germaine.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ENVELOPES UNLESS
IT IS ASSIGNED TO YOU.
THANK YOU.
ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
is looking for donations of any
UNWANTED MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT
from parishioners.
Students at the school are offered a wide
range of instrumental lessons, including
guitar, violin, keyboard/piano, drums as
well as brass and woodwind.
Any person who would like to make a
donation to the school should contact
Hannah Adams on 020 8826 9389, or bring
the instrument to the school’s main
reception which is located on Glendale
Avenue, N22 5HN.
All types of instruments will be warmly
received.
Entrance Antiphon
The Lord is the strength of his people,
a saving refuge for the one he has anointed.
Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage,
and govern them for ever.
First Reading
Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 62
For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord my God.
Second Reading
29
Galatians 3:26-
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
anyone who follows me will have the light of life.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Luke 9:18-24
Communion Antiphon:
The eyes of all look to you, Lord,
and you give them their food in due season.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Mass – 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday,
Wednesday at 9:15am
Funeral Mass for the late Antonio Boi, RIP
Mass on Saturday 25th at 9am
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am – 10:15am
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
The repose of the soul:
Antonio Boi (Angelina’s Husband)
Bernard Heneghan
Peter Thomas Higgins
Roisin Duffy
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Rose Cremin
Chiarina Bragoli
Special Intentions:
Rose Arthur
Dora Duffy
Barbara O’Driscoll
John & Pauline Mooney
Margaret Regan
Andrew & Suzana
S Patel
Birthday
Mavis Todd (90)
Walter Heaton (85 on the 24th)
Ronan O’Brien (Kieran’s Dad) (90)
Peter Wong (Lucy’s Dad)
Daniel St Guillaume
Phyllis Mooney
Winnie McDonagh (Birthday Remembrance)
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anna Sista, Anne O’Brien,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto, Brian
Waters, John O’Rouke, Joseph Breen, Maria
D’Souza, Mary Caulfield, Mary Glynn, Mary
Griffin, Nialda & Angelo Cattina, Pat Phelan,
Rita Miller (speedy recovery), May
Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard, Timothy
O’Connor
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.
PARISH TEAM:
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister (on sabbatical)
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence:
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
[email protected]
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside
of these hours.
West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: West Green - St John Vianney Church
Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre – 020-8888-5518)
18th /19th JUNE 2016
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners,
Within the Christian tradition, the cross is a central fact. The crucifix
reminds us of the suffering, death and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus
Christ. Yet, so often we wonder about SUFFERING in our lives and in the
world. We think it’s unfair that we and others suffer. While we don’t want to
bring suffering on ourselves, yet, it is somehow part of our lives.
In our first reading and gospel, there is the reference to the suffering of Jesus. It
emerges from Jesus’ question “Who do people say I am?” There was a lot of speculation at
the time: “Who is this person preaching love and healing people. Some claims that John the
Baptist, or Elijah or one of the ancient prophets had returned”.
But then Jesus asked: “Who do you say I am?” St Peter spoke up from the rest – “You
are the Christ of God”. This profession of faith may not be as clear as it sounds! There was
also the idea/rumours about that the Messiah would also get rid of the Romans. Jesus had
to correct this political element, and so goes on to speak about the suffering servant. In fact
there are three readings of Jesus foretelling his suffering and death and that he would be
raised up after three days.
We are invited to take up our cross daily and follow Jesus. Our cross may be small or
large, but Jesus gives us enough strength to carry that burden. We need to see “our cross” as
an opportunity to live, serve and redeem ourselves and others by our cheerful acceptance
and see it as St Paul, ‘an honour to carry the cross with Jesus’.
ORDINATION ON SATURDAY 25th at 10:30am: You will remember the
announcement last week that we are blessed to have Damian Ryan with us after his
ordination to which an invitation is extended to all. There will be space at the Cathedral;
first come first served. At present there are thirteen of us going; a few more in attendance
would be nice! Please put your name on the list. We wish Damian every blessing on this
special day.
REFERENDUM: At long last and after much talk and considerations, we have to
decide on Thursday. There are so many contradicting statements that it is confusing. For
better or worse, I am clear, as are most of the Catholics in the UK. But as I have said two
weeks ago, the politicians will have a ‘field-day’ and will never forgive us, regardless of how
the vote goes!! Let us pray that the outcome is best for the good of all concerned.
APPLICATIONS: Please note the plans to draw up a list, especially on First
Communion and Confirmation candidates. It helps one planning immensely. To date: First
Communion – 11 applications and Confirmation 1.
Have a nice week! Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact Sr. Susana
or Sr. Monica
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 9th July 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 4th July & 26th
September ‘16. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
REGISTRATION FOR
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME –
2016/2017:
If your child is in Primary School
Year 3 (or above) in September 2016 and
you wish to enrol in next year’s First
Communion Programme.
Please fill in the registration form now
available at the back of the church and
return to the Parish Office – 4 Vincent Road
N15, before the end of this school term.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME –
2016/2017:
We wish to draw up the list for next year’s
Confirmation Programme.
If you are in Year 10 in September or
above and wish to make your Confirmation
next year. Please fill in the registration
form now available at the back of the
church and return to the Parish Office – 4
Vincent Road N15, before the end of this
school term.
For the First Communion and
Confirmation Programmes
To qualify for registration,
St John Vianney, West Green MUST BE
YOUR REGULAR PLACE OF WORSHIP.
If you attend Mass in another Parish on a
Sunday then that is the parish you should
register your child
REGISTRATION 2016/2017 –
for SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
classes for Children attending State
Schools.
If you wish to enrol your child / children for
the 2016/2017 Programme in preparation
for
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
2) First Communion (age 8 and above);
3) Post Communion (for children already
completed their First Communion
Programme.
Please take a
REGISTRATION FORM from the BLACK
FOLDER on the shelf at the BACK of the
CHURCH - fill it in, attach copies of Birth and
Baptism Certificates of the child and return
as soon as possible to the Parish Office, 4
Vincent Road.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
your faith, please complete an application
form available at the back of the church and
make contact with Sr. Susana or Sr Monica at
the Parish Office. The programme will start in
September 2016.
YEAR OF MERCY:
ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR
OF MERCY
on Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm in the
Verbum Dei Spirituality Centre.
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION on Saturday
9th July after our 6pm Mass and on Sunday
at 6:45pm or10th July from 10am to 10:45 in
the Church.
TANDEM PARACHUTE JUMP
We will continue to accept sponsors for Fr
Joe’s Tandem Parachute Jump which is
still on. Total sponsorship has reached a
total of £3,939.05 pledged.
Please contact Mariantha or Germaine for
sponsorship Form. You can also give
through the justgiving page as below:
https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/rc
diocese-westminster/frjoeskydive
Let us make the effort to support Fr Joe for
his brave and bold venture. Thanks.
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses
FUNERAL MASS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
the late Antonio Boi, RIP
(Husband of Angelina Boi)
His Funeral Mass will take place here on
Wednesday 22nd June at 9:15am.
May he rest in peace.
We will remember his family and friends in
our prayers.
CAFOD Ethiopia Food Crisis Appeal –
Retiring Collection on 18/19th June
There is currently a serious food crisis in
Ethiopia that has left over 10 million
women, men and children facing severe
food shortages. Please be as generous as
possible in the retiring collection today, in
helping families survive the current drought
– and to prepare for an uncertain future.
Thank you.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP
TO WALSINGHAM
On 9th July 2016
We will join Cardinal Vincent on the
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham,
England’s Nazareth, on 9th July.
With the theme of ‘Mary, the Mother of
Mercy’, the day will include an outdoor
Mass, procession with the statue of Our
Lady of Walsingham and banners along the
Holy Mile, prayers and Benediction in the
Priory grounds, and free time to visit the
Basilica, the Slipper Chapel and the Holy
Door. Bring a picnic lunch. Please speak to
Mariantha or Germaine to express interest
and to book a place on one of the coaches
departing locally.
Cost £18 per person. Tickets available from
Mariantha on 02083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
Please note our Annual Pilgrimage to
Walsingham on August Bank holiday has
been brought forward to 9th July 2016.
VOLUNTEER CLEANER NEEDED:
We are seeking a volunteer cleaner to
maintain high levels of cleanliness within
our Parish Centre. Duties will include
cleaning
within the Centre and Parish Hall complex
communal areas.
Please contact the Parish Office on 020 8888
5518.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on
Saturday 25th June 2016 – Group B
Volunteer drivers needed
PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES FOR 2016/2017
1. There are still 75 boxes of Offertory
Envelopes still to be collected. They
are available at the back of the church.
2. We wish to thank all who support our
parish through the weekly offertory
envelopes and Standing Orders.
3. If you no longer pay tax, please
contact Germaine.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ENVELOPES UNLESS
IT IS ASSIGNED TO YOU.
THANK YOU.
ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
is looking for donations of any
UNWANTED MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT
from parishioners.
Students at the school are offered a wide
range of instrumental lessons, including
guitar, violin, keyboard/piano, drums as
well as brass and woodwind.
Any person who would like to make a
donation to the school should contact
Hannah Adams on 020 8826 9389, or bring
the instrument to the school’s main
reception which is located on Glendale
Avenue, N22 5HN.
All types of instruments will be warmly
received.
Entrance Antiphon
The Lord is the strength of his people,
a saving refuge for the one he has anointed.
Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage,
and govern them for ever.
First Reading
Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 62
For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord my God.
Second Reading
29
Galatians 3:26-
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
anyone who follows me will have the light of life.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Luke 9:18-24
Communion Antiphon:
The eyes of all look to you, Lord,
and you give them their food in due season.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Mass – 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday,
Wednesday at 9:15am
Funeral Mass for the late Antonio Boi, RIP
Mass on Saturday 25th at 9am
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am – 10:15am
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
The repose of the soul:
Antonio Boi (Angelina’s Husband)
Bernard Heneghan
Peter Thomas Higgins
Roisin Duffy
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Rose Cremin
Chiarina Bragoli
Special Intentions:
Rose Arthur
Dora Duffy
Barbara O’Driscoll
John & Pauline Mooney
Margaret Regan
Andrew & Suzana
S Patel
Birthday
Mavis Todd (90)
Walter Heaton (85 on the 24th)
Ronan O’Brien (Kieran’s Dad) (90)
Peter Wong (Lucy’s Dad)
Daniel St Guillaume
Phyllis Mooney
Winnie McDonagh (Birthday Remembrance)
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anna Sista, Anne O’Brien,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto, Brian
Waters, John O’Rouke, Joseph Breen, Maria
D’Souza, Mary Caulfield, Mary Glynn, Mary
Griffin, Nialda & Angelo Cattina, Pat Phelan,
Rita Miller (speedy recovery), May
Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard, Timothy
O’Connor
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.
PARISH TEAM:
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister (on sabbatical)
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence:
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
[email protected]
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside
of these hours.
