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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Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

09th /10th JULY 2016

15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,
Today we hear the story of the Good Samaritan. The other
readings could get lost in the shadow of this most powerful parable.
In the first reading from Deuteronomy, Moses urges the people to
make Gods law grow in their hearts and minds, not just lip-service.
St Paul to the Colossians tells us that the church is the body of Christ we are his body made
up of many parts.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most beautiful and well known of all
of Jesus stories. We have heart it so many time that we may say we know all about it but
we need to look at it as if for the first time. Notice that the young man in the story asks Jesus
the question: Who is my neighbour? and then pushes Jesus further in order to justify
himself and had in mind to embarrass Jesus.
Jesus tells us clearly that our neighbour is anyone, regardless of colour, race, creed,
class, origins anyone who needs help.
The Levite and the Temple priest do not emerge in a good light. They pass by on the
other side of the road not wanting to get contaminated by touching what they perceived as a
corpse they would not be able to participate in Temple worship if they touched a dead
body. Whatever compassion they may have had, was over-ridden by Temple rituals
something Jesus often condemned. Do we ever pass by on the other side?
Help comes from a most unexpected source, a Samaritan. Jesus didnt say whether
the injured man was a Jew or Samaritan. It didnt matter; he was in need, so he generously
and courageously offered help. He not only cared for his injuries, but he also put his hand
in his pocket as well to offer financial support.
So we need to make this story our own once more. We need to see ourselves in all the
players in the story: i.e. the injured man, even the robbers, the Levite, the priest and the
Samaritan. There is a message to us from all those characters.
SKYDIVE!! I did it at last! All went very well last Thursday. Thanks for all your
support and sponsorship in the crazy venture! The amount raised is over 4,000, to be
divided between parish funds and our Justice and Peace work. Its been also a valuable
wake-up-call on my weight-watching a stone loss in 5 weeks! Im considering running
slimming classes or at least consultation on the topic!! Many thanks again for all your
support and encouragement.
We welcome Fr Tom Murphy, SJ who is with us once more. We hope you enjoy your
stay here at St John Vianney.
Thats all for now. Have a nice 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. Susana
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 13 August 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 8th August &
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 years 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.
(To date 24 applications)
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
2016/2017:
We wish to draw up the list for next years
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.
(To date 0 application)
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.
FUNERAL MASS
We pray for the repose of
For the late Doreen Mary Duprez, RIP,
(partner of Philip McGinley) who died on 4th
July, her Funeral Mass will take place here on
Tuesday 12 July 2016 at 9:15am followed by
cremation at New Southgate Crematorium.
For the late Manuel Oliveira, RIP
(husband of Laura) who died on 6th July,
funeral arrangements to follow.
We keep them and their family in our prayers.
May they rest in peace.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on
Saturday 16nd July 2016 Group A

TANDEM SKYDIVE
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR JOE
Who has completed his
Tandem Skydive last
Thursday. To date the
total sponsorship has
reached 4,285.05
pledged in the parish and
through justgiving.
Please contact Mariantha or Germaine to
pay your pledged amount.
You can also give through the justgiving
page as below:
https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/rc
diocese-westminster/frjoeskydive
Many thanks for your support.
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am Mass

PARISH BAR-B-QUE AND FAMILY FUN

DAY
In honour of our
Patron Saint, John Vianney;
Takes place TODAY, Sunday, 10th July
after the 11.00am Mass.
All parishioners are invited to join us in
this FUND-RAISING event for our parish.
Tickets (5 per Adult) (3 per Child) will
be available after all Masses.
Thanks to all who support the parish
activities.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION on Saturday
16th July after our 6pm Mass and on Sunday
at 6:45pm or17th July from 10am to 10:45 in
the Church.
ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR OF
MERCY
on Wednesday 27th July from 7-8pm in
the Verbum Dei Spirituality Centre.
THE LIVE SIMPLY GROUP
Invite you for a walk
in Downhills Park on Sunday 17th July in
solidarity with the poor.
Meet in the churchyard after 11.00 Mass.

RED-CAP VOLUNTEER:
THANK YOU:
I, Marzena Trela-Brownlie, would like to
thank all the parishioners of St John Vianney
parish for their generosity which helped me
to raise the total sum of 714.06. This will
help to cover my cost and the rest to be used
on next years trip as a Red-Cap Volunteer.
Thank you!
SOCIAL MEDIA MEETING:
Takes place on the Thursday 14 July at
10am in the Parish Hall.
If you will like to be part of the group, please
come to the meeting. Everyone is welcome.
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
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. If you no longer pay tax, please
contact Germaine.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL.
From 5th October 12th October 2016: .
It includes Coach Transfer to London
Stansted return. Flights: London Stansted
Thessaloniki / Athens return.
Accommodation: 2 nights in
THESSALONIKI; 1 night in KALAMBAKA; 1
night in DELPHI; 3 nights in ATHENS.
All those booked on this pilgrimage are
reminded that they must pay their
balance by 31st July 2016.
Please contact
Mariantha on 02083523405 or Germaine
on 07711582620.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
As for me, in justice I shall behold your face;
I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.
First Reading

Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 68
Seek the Lord, you who are poor, and your hearts
will revive
Second Reading

Colossians 1:15-20

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice,
says the Lord,
I know them and they follow me.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 10:25-37

Communion Antiphon:
The sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for her young:
by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my
God.
Blessed are they who dwell in your house,
for ever
your TIMES
praise.
MASS
&singing
SERVICE
Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Tuesday:
Funeral Mass at 9:15am
for the Late Doreen Mary Duprez, RIP
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:
Manuel Oliveira (husband of Laura)
Doreen Mary Duprez (partner of Philip
McGanley)

Jimmy Maguire
Ann Kilmartin
Chantal Barton
Vincent Danker
Angela Doherty
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
John Lanigan
Special Intentions:
The Oliveira Family
The Duprez Family
The Doherty Family
Mary OConnor (Get Well)
Christina Danaher
Birthday
Clare Foley
Ryan Ng Ying
Thanksgiving
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Ava-Maria Ubaka,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto,
Brian Waters, Christina Sheenan,
Greta Lettice, John ORouke, Joseph Breen,
Maria DSouza, Mary Caulfield, Mary Griffin,
Mary Towell, Nialda & Angelo Cattina,
Pat Phelan, Rita Miller (speedy recovery),
May Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard,
Timothy OConnor

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

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: Fr Tom Murphy, SJ

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.