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/

01st /2nd June 2019 – 7th Sunday of Easter PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO DE

COMPOSTELA: I need to say a few words
Dear Parishioners, about our Camino Walk to the Shrine of the
Last Thursday we celebrated the Feast Apostle, St James. We were blessed in so
of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus had told many ways. It was a time of prayer, as a
his disciples: “I go away in order that I can group and individually; a journey through
send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit who will beautiful farming country side – very small
remind you of all I have said to you”. Hence but well –looked after portions of land;
next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of there were woods, streams and waterfalls;
Pentecost. Our first reading from the Acts of hills and valleys; good wishes of “Buen
the Apostles give an account of the first Camino”, given and received from so many
martyr, St Stephen. Notice that Saul (St people; our 6:30am starts each morning
Paul), was complicit and present at his gave a great advantage; we had time to rest
death. Maybe this even inspired him to and contemplate our own live’s journey; the
attack the christians, prior to his conversion joys, sorrows and challenges were all there
on the road to Damascus. to be reflected on. Getting to the Shrine of St
James on the Saturday afternoon was such a
The Gospel of St John records the joy and achievement; to be in the presence
words, the great prayer of Jesus at the Last of one who was in the presence of Jesus,
Supper. Jesus is speaking to the Father, with how uplifting!
the apostles listening in, as it were. The Thanks to all fellow pilgrims. Thanks
prayer is in three parts: Jesus prays for to you for your prayers and support. We
himself; for his disciples and we take up the have all been so blessed.
third part when he prays for the community
to be gathered in the future as a result of the
apostles preaching. He prays that his
disciples will be united just like the Trinity,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We know we as Christians are divided.

This is not how it was meant to be. Hence I was delighted to be able to visit
the importance of continuing to work for Mount Gozo on the French Camino. There is
Christian unity: “That they may be one as we a small monument there to Fr Paudie
are one”. Jesus also indicates and promises Moloughney. We went to school together;
that his love is always with us, even when played sports together and were ordained
we mess things up. We know we are the same year, 1971. He belonged to the
different and come from different Kiltegan Missionaries and ministered in
backgrounds, but yet we are called to form Brazil and Nigeria up to his death in 2015.
one body in Christ Jesus. This calls for I’m so happy to have been able to pay my
mutual respect and tolerance and then we respects to Fr Paudie. May he rest in peace!
can work even better for Christian Unity.
 KURDISH HUNGER STRIKE ENDS: THANK YOU
Due to the request from their imprisoned PRIEST TRAINING FUND
leader, Abdullah Öcalan, those on hunger Thank you for your generosity to the Priest
strike have ceased their protest. The Training Fund collection of £802.28 last
Turkish Government are promising to weekend. It is not too late to make a
remove Mr Öcalan from isolation and will donation if you wish. Envelopes are
allow further visits from his lawyers. This is available in the back of the church, or by
a big breakthrough. contacting the parish office. Please continue
Thanks for your support for our three to pray for vocations to the priesthood. For
local hunger strikers, Ali, Nahide and more information, or to make a donation,
Mehmet who visited our church. Hopefully visit www.rcdow.org.uk/donations
negotiations for reconciliation will continue.
THE GREAT HARINGEY DEANERY BANK
That’s all for now, God bless! Fr Joe.
HOLIDAY WALK
Thanks to all who participated in the Bank
THANK YOU! Holiday Monday Deanery Walk around all
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY LAST SUNDAY. six parishes of the deanery. Special thanks to
all the caterers who supplied refreshments at
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES 2020 each parish. What an enjoyable walk!
For any enquiries, please contact Sr. Devy
on 07455 544 065 or the Parish Office. PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
BAPTISM FOR INFANTS In the hall on, Fri. 7th June after Mass.
If you would like to have your child Next SOUP RUN: Group B
baptised on the 8th June or later, the next at 4.30pm on Sat, 8th June 2019
session will be on Monday, 3rd and 17th
June at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. CARITAS VOLUNTEER FAIR
Please contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy The event will be on
to book your place on the course Saturday 8th June, from 1:00-3:00pm, at St
Aloysius’ Parish Hall, Phoenix Road,
CONFIRMATION SENDING OUT MASS Euston, NW1 1TA.
Saturday 8th June at 6pm To get your free ticket, call 020 7931 6077,
Followed by party afterwards. or search the event title on Eventbrite

PLANNED GIVING & GIFT AID OFFERTORY

INSIGHT II: WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE
ENVELOPES (2019-2020)
Next session: Tues, 4th June (7:30pm)
Please collect your offertory envelopes!
or Wed, 5th June (10:00am)
We thank all parishioners for their
generosity and those who support our
WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL
parish through the weekly offertory
OF DENIS NAGLE, RIP
who died last Tuesday, 28th May. envelopes and Standing Orders.
His funeral took place in Ireland on Please let us know if you still interested in
Thursday 30 May. receiving the offertory envelopes or want to
We remember their families and friends in our change to Standing Order.
prayers. May they rest in peace. It is also important that you inform us if
you no longer pay tax, so that we can
THANK GOD ON FRIDAY! adjust the tax claim on your donations.
Friday, 7th June, 7:30-9:00pm. Please contact Germaine during office hours
The short talk, adoration and music will be on 020 8888 5518 or after Mass.
led by the Verbum Dei Missionaries Thank You
 FUN-D-RAISING EVENTS are organising a coach departing from St John
Vianney Church N15 3QL at 10:30am. Cost
ST JOHN VIANNEY PARISH CAMINO £20 or nearest offer.
SPONSORED WALK Event organised by the Westminster and
Fr Joe, Sr. Devy and several parishioners Southwark Justice and Peace Commissions for
embarked on a Camino Walk during their ‘People Not Walls’, Diocese of Canterbury,
pilgrimage to Santiago Compostela Seeking Sanctuary, the Samphire Project, the
from Monday 20th –Sunday 26th May 2019. theme is People not Walls. See flyer for details
Thanks to all who sponsored them in their of the day’s programme for enquiries contact
Camino Walk and prayed for their safe return. Barbara on 07758 630 961 or Domenica on
Amount raised £225 to date. 07801 898 215 If you are able to travel please
Sponsored forms available after all Masses on sign the list at the back of the church.
Sundays.
WELCOMING THE STRANGERS
THE BIG SING GOSPEL VOICES, INTER-FAITH PANEL DISCUSSION and
make a welcome return to St John Vianney on REFLECTIONS on Sat. 22nd June, 10am –
Sunday 16th June 2019. 6.30pm. 1pm at St. John Vianney Parish Hall, an
As winners of BBC Gospel Choir of the Year Ecumenical Panel will gather to discuss “You,
2017, they are excited to share with us their Me & Those Who Came Before” (Theme of
blend of uplifting and inspirational Gospel Refugee Week 2019). This is a free event.
music again. Treat Dad for Father's Day. Please bring something to share for a
Funds raised will go to the Parish fundraising vegetarian lunch which begins at 1pm. For
and to The BIG Sing SOUL - taking uplifting, more information, contact Verbum Dei
inspirational and motivational music out to Missionaries: [email protected]
the community, to all vulnerable groups of
children and adults, to bring them the joy of
CAN YOU RENT A HOME TO A REFUGEE
singing together. Tickets £5 per person. Free
FAMILY?
for Children below 12.
Having raised the necessary funds to bring a
PARISH FILIPINO FUND-RAISING vulnerable family to London from a refugee
DINNER and DANCE on camp, the Tottenham Refugee Alliance is now
Saturday 29th June 2019 from 6-10pm at St seeking to make contact with landlords
John Vianney Parish Hall interested in finding out more about how they
Ticket £10.00 per person and £20.00 per might be able to help. Contact
family of 3, available from Eugenia and [email protected]
Lucena from the Filipino Community. Next meeting 28th June 2019, 7pm at Holy
Trinity Vicarage, Stroud Green.
RESTORED LIVES All welcome.
(developing pastoral care for separated and
divorced Catholics). ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR
Thursday 20th June Vaughan House, Saturday 06 July 2019 from 1-4pm
London 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P The Kings Estate Agent will give £10 for every
1QN Local contact: Roger Carr-Jones address they are allowed to place their board
[email protected] Tel: 020 7798 9363 See in front of peoples’ houses advertising SJV
noticeboard for full details. summer fair, see noticeboard for full details.
If you are willing to advertise a board outside
WORLD REFUGEE DAY – 20 JUNE 2019 your home, please fill out form at the back of
“LOVE KNOWS NO BORDERS” the church and hand it into reception or
An event at the White Cliff of Dover to celebrate contact us at: [email protected]
solidarity with refugees in Calais. The School needs your help and support!
Westminster Justice and Peace Commission
 THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
The repose of the soul:
Monday 9:15am Denis Nagle
Tuesday 9:15am Con Kelleher
Wednesday 9:15am Jeremiah Maher
Mary Booth
Thursday 9:15am Seamus Carty
Friday 9:15am Mary Concannon
Saturday 9:15am Eddy Olisha Kwentoh
Michael Kwentoh
6pm – (Vigil Mass)
Anthony Chukwurals
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Rose Kwerazi Gymfi
RIP
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
RIP Anniversary
Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am Joseph Matthew McManus
Joao Fernandes
ADORATION Sebas Tiao De Freitas
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Cecilia De Freitas
Hanna Aherne
Tuesdays after 9:15am Mass John Mooney
First Friday of the month at 7:30pm
First Sunday of the month after 11am Mass
Special Intentions:
ROSARY Family & Friends of Jerry Maher
Family of Con Kelleher
Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass) Family of Denis Nagle
First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm Joe

MORNING TEAS /COFFEE

And for the sick and those in our parish
(in the Parish Hall)
Sundays, after 9am and 11am Masses Anniversary of Ordination
and Thursdays, after the 9:15am Mass Mgr Tom Egan

NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE

NEXT SUNDAY: PENTECOST ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

1st Reading: Acts 2: 1-11

Psalm: Psalm 103: 1,24,29-31,34
2 Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13 or
nd
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Romans 8: 8-17
Gospel: John 20:19-23 or Tues. to Fri. 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
John14: 15-16,23-26 To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
PARISH TEAM email [email protected]
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary