ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
21st/22nd JULY 2018
16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners,
How are you? How was your week?
...I imagine that apart from the customary
and polite ‘Fine’ , many of us would say,
‘Tired’, or ‘Busy’. Today, more than ever, we
live in a world that is constantly on the run
with a never ending to-do list! Perhaps
some of us can’t wait to get away on that In a very simple way, I feel that he had a
long awaited holiday to finally get some taste of what the Psalmist expresses so
rest after these stressful months. Then eloquently in today’s reading: “The Lord is
again, sometimes holidays can be just as my shepherd; there is nothing I shall
stressful: booking flights, packing suitcases, want. Fresh and green are the pastures
finding accommodations, budgeting etc. where he gives me repose. Near restful
I’ve been on so called ‘holidays’ where I waters he leads me, to revive my
came back more tired than before! drooping spirit.” He might not even know
the ‘Shepherd’ (yet!), but nevertheless,
But what if we can find that rest right here, without realising it, he was enjoying the
right now, without having to go through all rest, repose, comfort and peace that the
those travel-worries? What if being here, Lord gladly gives to all who thirst for it.
on this very bench you’re sitting on, you
can “revive your drooping spirit” and re- How much more is this ‘rest’ available for
charge, to feel refreshed and lighter when us – we who are those sheep who belong to
you walk out of those church doors later? the Shepherd; we who know Him and know
His voice, that voice which calls out to us,
A few years ago while visiting my family I “Come away with me to some lonely
went to mass with my parents. My dad is a place... and rest for a while!”
non believer, but every once in a blue moon
he would accompany my mum to Sunday I pray that we may all find the time to stop
masses. At some point during the mass, he and listen to Him, and find that ‘deep rest’
looked thoughtfully around him and said to we all desperately need by being in His
me, “Actually, this is nice. You know, now loving presence – whether it is in the
and then, to just spend a moment to sit stillness of prayer at mass today or in a
down, relax, not worry about anything, sing 5-minute break during our hectic week!
along... this is really good!” He grinned, and
SUMMER BREAK: talking about ‘rest’, I
continued to simply enjoy the rest of the
imagine that all students are on their break
celebration. I was surprised at his words
now. I wish you all an enjoyable holiday,
(this is from someone who doesn’t even
and safe journey for all who are travelling!
believe that God exists!) but I was even
more struck at how peaceful and relaxed he God bless, Sr. Devy
truly was, more than I’ve ever seen him!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS 2018/2019
Monthly on Saturday, 10:00am-11:15am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am.
SACRAMENT First session: 22nd September 2018
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass
If your child is in a Catholic Primary School
and Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
Year 3 (or above) in September 2018
and you wish to enrol him/her in next
ROSARY year’s First Communion Programme,
Please join us in praying the Rosary please fill in the registration form (*)
at 8.45am every weekday, and submit by August.
before the 9.15am Mass.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE 2018/2019
In the Parish Hall on Sunday, Saturdays, 3:30pm-5:45pm plus Mass 6pm.
after 9am and 11am Masses First session: 13th October 2018
If you are in Year 10 or above in
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN September 2018 and wish to receive the
The next Soup Run is on sacrament of Confirmation next year,
Sat. 28th July 2018: Group C please fill in the registration form (*) and
submit by August.
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
REGISTRATION FOR 2018 - 2019 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA)
If you have any enquiries, please contact
Saturdays, 4:00pm-5:45pm + Mass 6:00pm
Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 or
First session: 6th October 2018
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
exploring your faith, please complete a
for Children attending State Schools registration form (*) and contact the
Sundays, 10:00am-10:55am + Mass 11:00am Parish Office.
First session: 30th September 2018
If you wish to enrol your child/children for THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
the 2018/2019 Programme in preparation If you would like to have your child baptised
for on the 15th September or later,
1) Pre-Communion (age 6-7); the next session will be on
2) First Communion (age 8 and above); Monday, 10th September ’18 at 7.30pm
3) First Reconciliation (for children in the Parish Hall.
who already completed their First Please contact the Parish Office to book
Communion Programme): your place on the course.
Please fill in the registration form (*) and
attach a copy of the child’s Birth and (*) ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
Baptism certificates, and submit by August. BACK OF THE CHURCH. PLEASE RETURN
TO THE OFFICE (4 VINCENT RD, N15)
WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
FUN-D-RAISING EVENT Based in Camden, is looking for new Trustees
We would like to thank to help in its ongoing work of supporting Irish
everyone who helped to prisoners, Travellers and Seniors in Britain.
organise the Parish BBQ last Sunday; Contact: [email protected]
a special thanks to the Chefs and Catering www.irishchaplaincy.org.uk
Staffs for supplying us with delicious food Registered charity No: 1160365
and refreshments.
Thanks to all who attended and made it a DECORATION VOLUNTEERS
memorable and fun parish day and We still need volunteers although much
supporting our parish activities! work has been done to redecorate our
Parish Halls.
If you are able to give some hours to this
THANK YOU
project, please put your name on the list at
RECYCLING FOR GOOD CAUSES has
the back of the church and lend us a helping
confirmed that £206.84 was raised for
hand at a time that suits you.
CAFOD as a result of the items you provided
Thanks to all who had contributed with
to the recycling collection some weeks ago.
their time and energy up to now!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE

THANK GOD ON FRIDAY!
SOUL
of the late Patrick Egbuche, RIP Make time to spend a moment alone with
(husband of Francisca Egbuche) God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration.
who died on Sunday 8th July 2018. The next meeting will be on 5th October
May he rest in peace. 7:30-9:00pm in St John Vianney Church.
And, for the late Daisy L’ Olive, RIP
Who died on Thursday 19th July 2018, she NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE HALL
was the mother of Monique, Claude and KENSHO KARATE DOJO SELF DEFENCE
Allan. May she rest in peace. CLASSES - Train your Mind and Body.
We will remember their families and friends Every Friday evening in the Parish Hall.
in our prayers. 6:30-7:30 Kids and Families (£5 per child)
7:30-8:30pm Adults (£6 per person)
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO Trained Martial Art Instructor: Matthew
We are planning to go to Santiago de For more info Tel: 07961 434 810
Compostela for an 8-day walking pilgrimage www.kenshokaratedojo.co.uk
at the end of May 2019. See noticeboard at the back of the church.
We are still fine tuning the details, but need
to know number in order to do so. IRISH DANCING CLASSES
If you are interested in joining us or to find For children and adults; come learn all you
out more information, please sign up on the need to know about Irish dancing!
clipboard at the back of the church. All classes are taught by former
professional dancer, Caroline Boyce
THE POPE’S WORLDWIDE PRAYER who performed in shows such as Lord of the
NETWORK Dance and Riverdance.
Please take a copy of the Pope’s Prayer For more info, phone 07960 220 526.
Intentions 2018 leaflet and Prayer Card Please sign up on the sheet up on the
available at the back of the church. We will noticeboard if you are interested.
be using the prayers in the coming weeks
IRISH CHAPLAINCY
 Entrance Antiphon THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
See, I have God for my help.
The repose of the soul:
The Lord sustains my soul.
Daisy L’ Olive
I will sacrifice to you with willing heart,
Judy Constance
and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.
Patrick Egbuche
First reading Tom Reaney
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Bridie Murphy
Therese Köppel
Psalm 22:1-6 RIP
The Lord is my shepherd:
there is nothing I shall want RIP Anniversary:
Second reading Colomba Bernazai
Ephesians 2:13-18 John Poulli
Eileen Morgan
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Special Intentions:
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, Angelina Boi, Anne McDonagh,
says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. Anne O’Brien, Anastasia Clarke, Bridget &
Alleluia! Patsy Lanigan, Chloe Quillec, Con Kelleher,
Gospel Dominic Kelly, Fr Patrick Downes, Jane,
Mark 6:30-34 Jim Cassim, John & Kathy O’Rourke,
Joe Breen, Maria Terzaga,
Communion Antiphon Matthew & Joyce Stapleton, Mavis Todd,
The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, Nellie O’Shea, Niala Cattini,
has made a memorial of his wonders; Odette St Guillaume, Phil Devane,
he gives food to those who fear him. Rita Mongelard, Sheila Courtney,
Stanislaw Rybka, The Ahmed Family,
MASS & SERVICE TIMES The Fisca Family, Theresa McManus,
Thomas Breen, Tom McGowan,
Monday 9:15am Tony & Bernadette Stapleton, Yvonne
Joseph, The Families of Daisy L’Olive,
Tuesday 9:15am Patrick Egbuche and Judy Constance
Wednesday 9:15am
Thursday 9:15am And for the sick and those in our parish
Friday 9:15am Birthday
Saturday 9:15am Rosina Corry
[6pm – Sunday Vigil Mass] Fr Lawrence Pelosi
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Nikita Ng Ying
Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE
from 9:45am – 10:15am ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

PARISH TEAM PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister To make an appointment
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
In Residence: Fr Marcel Kofon email [email protected]
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.