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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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

14th/15th MAY 2016

FEAST OF PENTECOST

Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the birth of the church
we belong. As we celebrated the Feast of the Ascension last weekend, we
realised that Jesus said he had to return to the Father in order to send the Holy Spirit. Today is
that Day!
Note too that the disciples were in a locked room for fear of their lives. They had asked
the question as Jesus was about to leave, Lord, will you restore the Kingdom of Israel now?
They still hadnt grasped all of what Jesus had told them. They were afraid, confused and ready
to give up! Then lo and behold suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from
heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting, and something
appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire: they were filled with the Holy Spirit and
began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech. (Acts 2)
Things were never going to be the same again in their lives. Now those, whose courage
had failed in the past, were full of confidence, conviction and the ability to speak in Jesus name.
Their weak faith was set alight; their confusion removed; their voices loud and clear in a
language everyone could understand no translations needed! There crowds assembled in
Jerusalem could hear them speaking their own language!
Over to us now! We have to do the same today. Sometimes we are fearful, apologetic and
uncertain in expressing our beliefs. With the power of the Holy Spirit, we too can speak of the
things of God p our faith with conviction. And we know too, that our actions speak louder
than words.
Let us ask the Holy Spirit of God to come afresh into our lives and give us the courage of
our convictions to be his witnesses today. That means standing up for Gospel values;
remembering the words and promises of Jesus and seeing it as both a task and privilege to
proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
A final CONGRATULATIONS to all our First Communion children and thanks to leaders,
parents and all involved in our celebrations.
THANKS to all who have begun to support my Parachute Jump on 1st June. Please
continue the support. Thank you.
10YEARS AS FIELDWORKER: To mark Barbara Kentishs 10 years as Fieldworker in the
Justice and Peace Commission, this is on Friday 27th May, 6-9pm in the Parish Hall. To help with
catering arrangements, can you please put your name on the list at the back of the Church.
Thank you.
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 SENDING OUT MASS AND
PARTY:
Today Sunday 15th May 2015 at 2pm in the
Church.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
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 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.
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses.
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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DAY OF

REFLECTION:
On Saturday 21st May from 10am 12noon in
the Church. All Eucharistic Ministers should
attend.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE
SOUL OF:
For the late Tom Power, RIP (cousin of Fr Joe),
who sadly died on Tuesday.
May he rest in peace.
We will remember his family and friends in our
prayers.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION
On Saturday 11th June after our 6pm Mass
and on Sunday 12th 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.
THE GREAT HARINGEY DEANERY
BANK HOLIDAY WALK
MONDAY 30TH MAY 2016
A YEAR OF MERCY 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.
10:30 Depart St Pauls
12 noon Mass at Our Lady of Muswell
followed by packed lunches in the Hall
1:30 Depart Muswell Hill
2:45 Depart St Peter in Chains
4 Depart St John Vianney
5:15 Arrive to St Ignatius.
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 21st
May 2016 Group A.
Volunteer drivers needed.
Thanks to all the volunteers for volunteering
time and effort in the Soup Run, making and
distributing Sandwich for the homeless and
for the donations received from Sainsbury
Local in West Green Road.

PENTECOST FESTIVAL 2016

Takes place on Sunday 15 May at 11am at the
Bernie Grant Art Centre N15 4RX
ANNUAL ROSARY PROCESSION
The Annual Rosary Process will take place on
Saturday 21st May, starting at 11.15am from
St Francis de Sales, Tottenham to St Ignatius,
Stamford Hill. All welcome to join.
QUIZ NIGHT
Next Sunday
May from 5pm in the parish
hall. Tickets are available.
22nd

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.

SOCIAL MEDIA GROUP

Our next gathering will be on the 26th May
instead of the 2nd of June.
TENTH ANIVERSARY
We would like to mark Barbara Kentishs 10
years as Fieldworker for the Westminster
Justice and Peace Commission; this will be on
Friday 27th May in the Parish Hall, 6pm to
9pm. Please the fill in the form at the back of
the church if you are able to attend (for
catering purposes
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.
Let us make the effort to support Fr Joe in his
brave venture. Thanks.
MISSION NEEDS YOU: APF MILL HILL Local
Secretary required for this Parish.
Our Local Secretaries are the engine room of
APF-Mill Hills work.
Each parish benefits from having a dedicated lay
volunteer to take care of the Red Boxes. APF is
one of the four branches of Missio, the Popes very

own mission charity. Incredibly this is 40% of our

Church around the world where parishioners
struggle even to feed their families, let alone give
to their church.
Local Secretaries look after the Red Box members
in their parish, ensuring that boxes are emptied
and organising the distribution of the free
quarterly magazine Mission Today. The Red Box
can be found in 200,000 homes across England
and Wales and plays a vital role in the universal
mission of the Church.
Remember you are not alone! Our volunteers
have the full support of the Missio Team who will
support you at every stage and answer all queries.
Please make yourself known to Fr. Joe who will
contact Missio to get started.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:

PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD
On Sunday 12 June has been cancelled.
Sorry!
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.
Mariantha on 02083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID OFFERTORY
ENVELOPES for 2016-2017 ARE AVAILABLE
FOR COLLECTION.
There are still 90 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.
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.

Entrance Antiphon
The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world
and that which contains all things
understands what is said, alleluia.
First Reading

Acts 2:1-11

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 103
Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of
the earth.
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia!
Gospel

John 20:19-23

Communion Antiphon:
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

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

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:

Tom Power
Teofilo Maca
Nicanor Maca
Pat OToole
Mary Lineham nee OMahoney
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Lazarus Ikediashi
James & Christine Ng Ying
Special Intentions:
The Family of Tom Power
Angela Jenkins
Nellie Brady (Get Well)
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:

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.