ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
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30th APRIL/ 1st MAY 2016

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Dear Parishioners,
In our readings today, we are reminded of Acts of the
Apostles: A major dispute arose in the early church as to how much
of the Laws and tradition of Moses should be imposed on the
Gentiles (non-Jews) who became converted to Christianity. Todays
reading gives the solution four items needed to be followed.
Revelation: We see the New Jerusalem Gods Kingdom in
all its glory. This is our promise.
St John: We see a further part of the words of Jesus to his disciples at the Last Supper.
He will be leaving them but will not leave them orphaned here is the promise of the Holy
Spirit.
In the Gospel today we hear some of the most beautiful words of Jesus: Peace I leave
you, my own peace I give you, a peace which the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. So do
not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. (Read these words again, please!)
Notice that it is his own peace he is giving us. Jesus knew too that peace in our lives and
peace in our world Is often a scarce commodity. He knew that peace would be always
challenged by hate, violence, selfishness, power and many other mostly human characteristics!
That is why Jesus prayed for peace. That is why we need to work for peace in our lives and in
our world. We must never despair, but always trust in Gods goodness and mercy also believe
in the goodness of human beings.
PASTORAL LETTER: Cardinal Vincent has a Pastoral Letter for us this weekend: It is
based on the Letter of Exhortation from Pope Francis, The Joy of Love Amoris Laetitia
which was the follow up to the Synod of Bishops.
PRESS STATEMENT: There is also a Press Statement from our visit to Strasbourg
available. I should mention too there was a historic meeting at the House of Commons last
Monday evening. Several Trade Unions have taken up the cause of Abdullah Ocalan, the
imprisoned Kurdish leader. His niece, Dilek Ocalan, HDP MP in Turkey, was part of the Council
of the Freedom for Ocalan campaign. I found it very heartening to see the wider support for
what we have been working in for years.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the children receiving their First Holy Communion this
weekend and next and all who have helped in the preparations.
Thats all for now. Have a good week.
Fr Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish Hall.
Any enquiries please contact Sr. Clara at
clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or 07816452215.
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST HOLY
COMMUNION:
Sunday 1st & 8th May at 2pm in the Church.
Please ensure that you are in church by
1:45pm.
FINAL SESSION: The Final Session will take
place on Saturday 14th May at 10am in the
Parish Centre
SENDING OUT MASS AND PARTY: On
Sunday 15th May 2015 at 2pm in the Church.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
NEXT SESSION: Sat. 7th May from 3.30 - 6pm.
Followed by 6pm Mass
REHEARSAL: Wed. 18th May 2016 at 5:30pm
in the Church. Confirmandi and Sponsor must
attend.
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT: Sat.
21st May at 6pm
FINAL MEETING: Sat. 28th May at 6:00pm
Mass follow by a gathering in the parish hall
until 8:00pm.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 14th May 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 9th 23rd May 16.
Please contact Sr. Clara to book your place on
the course.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION
on Saturday 7th May after our 6pm Mass
and on Sunday 8th from 10am to 10:45 in
the Church.
ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR OF
MERCY
on the 25th May at 7pm in the Verbum Dei
Spirituality Center.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE

SOUL OF:
For the late Philomena Forni, RIP
a former parishioner who sadly died on
Sunday 24 April
May she rest in peace.
We will remember her family and friends in
our prayers.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL
From 5th 12th October 2016
947 per person Deposit 250 per person
will be required to reserve this booking.
Single supplement 225.00.
There is one seat still available on this
pilgrimage.
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
On 9th July 2016
Join Cardinal Vincent on the diocesan
pilgrimage to Walsinghm, Englands 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.
Mariantha on 02083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
THANK YOU - PRIEST TRAINING FUND:
Fr Joe would like to thank everyone who to
date donated 926.09 to the Priest Training
Fund. Envelopes are available in the back of
the church. Please continue to pray for
vocations to the priesthood. For more
information, visit
www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.

PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES for 2016-2017
ARE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION.
There are still 100 boxes of Offertory
Envelopes still to be collected. They are
available at the back of the church. Please
collect you boxes as soon as possible. Also if
you are on Gift Aid and you no longer pay
income tax please contact Germaine during
office hours. Thank You all for your
generosity.
We thank all who support our parish through
the weekly offertory envelopes and Standing
Orders.
TO AVOID COMPLICATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT
USE ENVELOPES FROM THE PREVIOUS
YEARS; AND IF YOU DO, DONT BLOT OUT
THE YEAR SO YOUR DONATION COULD BE
CORRECTLY RECORDED.

PRE MARRIAGE COURSE:

Takes place today Sunday, 22nd May from
1.00pm to 4.00pm in the Parish Hall for couples
who are planning to get married this year.
Please make the necessary bookings. We invite
the couples who will be attending to bring a
plate of food to share? Drinks will be provided.
Let us pray for the couples who are planning
their forthcoming wedding.

MIGRANTS MASS WESTMINSTER

CATHEDRAL
on May 2nd 10.30am
Just one last reminder that the Mass is 30
minutes earlier this year. Banner groups
should be in the Cathedral Hall by 9.45am,
to lead off at 10am. The theme is prayer
for refugees and there will be 2 refugees
from Citizens UK to give their testimony at
10.15am then Mass at 10.30 prompt. All
very welcome.

INVITATION
The Worshipful the Mayor of Haringey, Cllr
Jennifer Mann, cordially Invites you to a
multi-faith CIVIC SERVICE OF
THANKSGIVING AND CELEBRATION at the
end of her year in office to be led by Father
Sean on Sunday, 15th May 2016 at 3pm at
the Church of St Paul the Apostle 22 Bradley
Road, London N22 7SZ. The service will be
followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall
Just come along all welcome

PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:

TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses.

SPIRIT IN THE CITY

(1-4 June 2016): Catholic festival of Mercy in
the West End of London. Join the programme
of prayer, talks, celebrations in Notre Dame
de France and the all day festival in Leicester
Square gardens on Saturday. For details visit:
www.spiritinthecity.org or T: 020 7440 2663
Full programme: www.bit.ly/SitCfest2016

PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:

The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 7th
May 2016 Group C. Volunteer drivers
needed.
DANCE/EXERCISE:
in the Parish Hall on Mondays from 10am
11am 2.50 per person. Please contact Sr. Gill
or Candy
LIVESIMPLY GROUP ORGANISED WALK
In Downhills Park
on Sunday 8th May after the 11.00 Mass in
solidarity with the poor.
Contact Daniel St Guillaume 0790 684 1486.

THANK YOU
The wife, son and family of Rosario Fernandes
would like to thank all friends and
parishioners for their support, expression of
sympathy, condolences and continuous
prayers at this very sad time. Your kindness
and loving gesture has truly consoled the
touched our hearts in a very special way, for
which we will always remember.

GAELIC4GIRLS
Started on 30th April from 1 to 2pm at
Tottenhall Sports Ground, N13 6LH for 8
weeks. Open to girls aged 8-12 years who are
not playing Gaelic football. It introduces girls
to Gaelic football in a fun environment.
Participants get a G4G T shirt and certificate
on completion of this free event. For more
information contact Eoin Hourigan
(07740950425)

Entrance Antiphon
Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;
proclaim to the ends of the earth:
The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.
First Reading

Acts 15:1-2, 22-29

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 66
Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples
praise you.
Second Reading
Apocalypse 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus said: If anyone loves me he will keep my word,
and my Father will love him,
and we shall come to him.
Alleluia!
Gospel

John 14:23-29

Communion Antiphon:
If you love me, keep my commandments, says the
Lord, and I will ask the Father and he will send you
another Paraclete, to abide with you for ever,
alleluia.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Monday Mass 9am
Mass 9:15am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
Sunday:
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Winnie McDonagh
Philomena Forni
Kathy Floyde
Myra Kent
Michael Traboulay
RIP
Special Intentions:
Philomena Fornis family
Winnie McDonaghs family
Kathy Floydes family
Madeleine Jordan
Fr Patrick Connors
Birthday
Monique Augustine
William Wadhams
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Boniface Pinto,
Bret Hart, Brian Waters, Joan OCallaghan,
Joseph Breen, Maria DSouza,
Margaret Lettice, Marilyn Martin, Mary
Caulfield, Mary Glynn, Mary Griffin,
Michelle Christodoulou, Nialda & Angelo
Cattina, Padraig Murphy,
Pat Phelan, Patrick McCreash,
Rita Mongelard, Sheila Campbell,
Enrique Alonso Paez.
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

PARISH TEAM:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence:

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
westgreen@rcdow.org.uk

We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside

of these hours.