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)

28th /29th MAY 2016

FEAST OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS,

CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus,
Corpus Christi.
The first reading tells how Melchizedek, king of Jerusalem,
comes to greet Abraham. He brings an offering of bread and wine to
Abraham and proclaims a blessing over him. in our Christian tradition that bread and wine
prefigures the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
The text from 1 Corinthians is the EARLIEST account written of the institution of the
Eucharist. The words of Jesus incorporate the same process as mentioned in the Old Testament
sacrifices; the feeding of the 5,000; the scene at Emmaus He took bread offered it to God
blessed it broke it take and eat do this as a memorial of me. This is the same formula and
actions we have in the Mass.
Jesus still feeds, nourishes and sustains us today with his own life his own body and
blood. What a treasure we have available to us! When people ask, why should I go to Mass?
There is nothing there for me. It is so repetitive or even boring and all the other excuses and
fine rhetoric How sad! Here we have God giving himself to us feeding us in Word and
Eucharist. Let us pray today for an even greater appreciation of the Mass. We gather together
as families, individuals, groups of all kinds and yet can be so united in the one great act of
worship, praise and nourishment. What a treasure and privilege!
PARACHUTE JUMP: The awesome day is very near. Wednesday 1st June is the Big Day!
Thanks to all who have been sponsoring my crazy jump. I thought a supporters group may
come to the airfield in Cambridgeshire (North London Club), but as it is first come first served to
jump, I will need to leave at 5.30am to get in the queue. (Who would believe there are so many
other crazy people). I will keep you posted on progress!
SR CLARA: This is Sr. Claras last weekend before she leaves for her sabbatical. She
deserves a break to recharge the batteries. She will have a months retreat, a bit of study and a
holiday with her family. We thank Sr Clara for her ministry here in St John Vianney as well as the
ministry in her own Verbum Dei Fraternity. We wish her well during her time away and look
forward to her return to us in September, please God.
In the meantime, Sisters Monica and Susana will be present after Masses on the weekends
to make contact with parishioners and help deal with various inquiries.
THANKS to all who participated in the Justice and Peace celebration for Barbara Kentish.
We had a lovely celebration last Friday evening.
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. Clara at
clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or 07816452215.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
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 11th June 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 30th May & 26th
September 16. Please contact Sr. Clara to
book your place on the course.
RE-COMMISSIONING OF SPECIAL MINISTER
OF THE EUCHARIST
Please note that all Special Ministers of the
Eucharist will be re-commissioned this
weekend
th
28 and 29th May
during the Mass that they attend.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION
on Saturday 4th June after our 6pm Mass
and on Sunday 5th 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.
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses

TANDEM PARACHUTE JUMP

Fr Joe will be doing a
Fundraising Parachute Jump to raise funds
for the parish and Justice & Peace work on
Wednesday 1st June, in the Cambridge area.
Please contact Mariantha or Germaine for
sponsorship Form.
or give through our Justice & Peace
justgiving page:
https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/
rcdiocese-westminster/frjoeskydive
Let us make the effort to support Fr Joe in
his brave venture. Thanks.
THE GREAT HARINGEY DEANERY
BANK HOLIDAY WALK
MONDAY 30TH MAY 2016
A YEAR OF MERCY EVENT
As a deanery event for the Year of Mercy there
will be a sponsored walk around all six
parishes of the deanery. You are very
welcome to join us for all or part of the walk.
We hope for a good turnout from each parish.
It could even become an annual event!
(There is the possibility to do it by bus)
We will have different activities and moments
of prayer during the day.
9:15am Depart St Francis of Sales via
Lordship Lane.
10:30 Depart St Pauls via Alexandra Palace
Park
12 noon Mass at Our Lady of Muswell
followed by packed lunches in the Hall
1:30 Depart Muswell Hill via Parkland Walk
& Highgate Woods
2:45 Depart St Peter in Chains via Mount
View Road and Woodlands Park Road
4:00 Depart St John Vianney via Chestnuts
Park
5:15 Arrive to St Ignatius.
Fr Mark Anwyll (P.P. Muswell Hill) will
accompany the walk at all stages and
refreshments and washroom facilities will be
available at each parish. Do sign up on the
form at the back of church if you are
interested. Any enquiries to
muswellhill@rcdow.org.uk
Do sign up on the form at the back of church if
you are interested. All welcome to join us.

PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:

The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 4th
June 2016 Group C
Volunteer drivers needed.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
On 9th July 2016
We will join Cardinal Vincent on the
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham,
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.
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.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL
From 5th 12th October 2016
Reminder to those booked on this pilgrimage,
full payment must be made on or before
24th July 2016
Deposits are non-refundable.
Contact: Mariantha on 02083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
ST JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY
APPLICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2016
If your child was born between 1st
September 2012 and 31st August 2013 and
you wish to apply for a Nursery place in
September 2016 at St John Vianney School,
please come and collect an application pack
from the school office. St. John Vianney
Catholic School, Stanley Road, Tottenham
N15 3HD Telephone: 020 8889 8421

PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES for 2016-2017
ARE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION.
There are still 80 boxes of Offertory
Envelopes still to be collected.
They are available at the back of the church.
We thank all who support our parish through
the weekly offertory envelopes and Standing
Orders.
If you no longer pay tax, please contact
Germaine. Thank you.
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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
A VOLUNTEER CLEANER is required 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 0208 888 5518.
THE PASSAGE is looking for enthusiastic
volunteers to help in our kitchen during our
breakfast and lunch services for homeless
people. Duties will include serving food and
drink, helping to prep food, tidying and
washing up. We are looking for regular
weekly commitment, please get in touch
volunteering@passage.org.uk or 0207 592
1863. Full details for these and other roles
can be found on our website
www.passage.org.uk/volunteering
~~ OUR CHURCH CAR PARK ~~
HAVE 16 MARKED PARKING BAYS AND
CAN ONLY FACILITATE THE MAXIMUM OF
16 CARS and NO MORE.
FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS, WE
ASK PARISHIONERS/VISITORS TO USE
THEIR DISCRETION WHEN USING THE
CHURCH CAR PARK AND FOR THE SAFETY
OF ALL ATTENDING MASS PLEASE DO NOT
BLOCK THE GATES, CHURCH STEPS or
DOUBLE PARK. Thank you.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Entrance Antiphon
He fed them with the finest wheat
and satisfied them with honey from the rock.
First Reading

Genesis 14:18-20

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 109:1-4
You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of
old.
Second Reading

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the living bread which has come down from
heaven, says the Lord.
Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 9:11-17

Communion Antiphon:
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood
remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
Communion Service
Wednesday 9.15am
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

The repose of the soul:

Michael Ward
Tom Power
Winnie McDonagh
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Patsy Nash
Ted Maddock
Mary, Willie, Bridie & Celia King
Alberto Rossetti
Special Intentions:
Barbara ODriscoll
John & Pauline Mooney
The Family of Tom Power
Yvonne Joseph
Winnie McDonaghs family
Kathy Floydes family
Madeleine Jordan
Birthday
Christine Russell
Wedding Anniversary
Nelson & Sherry Arul
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Brian Waters, Iris Brown,
Joan OCallaghan, Joseph Breen,
Mary Caulfield, Mary Glynn, Mary Griffin,
Nialda & Angelo Cattina, Pat Phelan, Rita
Mongelard, Sheila Campbell,
Enrique Alonso Paez.
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
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
westgreen@rcdow.org.uk

We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside

of these hours.