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)

23rd /24th JULY 2016

17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,
Pope Francis has proclaimed this a year of mercy out of a
concern that we easily lose touch with God's mercifulness. It is the
Lord's defining characteristic, yet we so often feel that God must be
harsh.
In our popular imagination we often use the story of Sodom and Gomorrah as a means
of seeing God as severe. We need to address this story if the message of the year of mercy is to
work. For this very reason today's first Reading from Genesis is timely. It shows God's zeal to
spare the two cities from destruction. Only when God is sure that there is no just soul in them
does punishment proceed.
It is also important that in this passage Abraham imitates the mercy of God praying for
the salvation rather than the death of sinners. That is exactly how we should respond to any
people whose sins disturb
us: keep on loving them and praying for them.
Often we think of the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah almost entirely in terms of abuse of
human sexually. But that issue is only a symptom of a much deeper problem, in hospitality to
the entire word of God. Here is where the other two readings come in. They show us how
hard Jesus works to keep us open to the word. In the second reading St. Paul celebrates the
gift of the sacraments, grounded in our baptism.
Thus begins our intimacy with Jesus who in the gospel teaches us how to pray. By
prayer we keep in contact with God and give the Lord the constant hospitality of our
hearts. By sacraments and prayer we surely avoid the fate of the two cities that God and
Abraham joined in worrying so long ago.
In today's world it is common to hear the complaint that people do not listen to each
other. Today's Gospel shows that such is not the case with God, who always listens to our
prayers. We who are made in God's image have the same ability to listen that God has.
We can put that ability to work by removing today to listen more deeply to our fellow
parishioners.
Fr. Tom
Message from Fr Joe:
Fr Joe has arrived safely as he begins his annual vacation. Also he visited his niece Ann. She is
very thankful off all the cards and prayers of parishioners of St John Vianney, West Green.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTION

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 10th September 2016 or later, the
next sessions will be on Monday, 5th
September & 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 31 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 6 applications)
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.
(To date 2 applications)
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 at the Parish
Office. The programme will start in
September 2016.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION this
weekend, Saturday 13th August after our
6pm Mass and on Sunday at 6:45pm or14th
August 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.
FUNERAL MASS
We pray for the repose of
For the late Manuel Oliveira, RIP
(husband of Laura) His funeral mass will take
place on Wednesday 3rd August at 10am.
We keep him and his family in our prayers.
May he rest in peace.

PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:

TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am Mass
TANDEM SKYDIVE
To date the total
sponsorship has reached
4,730.05 pledged in the
parish and through
justgiving.
Please contact Mariantha
or Germaine to pay your
pledged amount.
Many thanks for your support.
FR JOE 70th BIRTHDAY
In our parish we will celebrate Fr Joes
70th Birthday on Sunday 11th September
at the 11am Mass.
His wish is that many of our parishioners,
who are also celebrating a significant
event (birthday/wedding anniversary
etc.) this year, will join him. Please
complete the form available at the back of
the church and hand in to the parish
office.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on
Saturday 30th July 2016 Group C
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.
.

THANK YOU:
Barbara O'Driscoll would like to thank
everyone for their prayers and good wishes
during her recent illness. A Mass will be
offered for all your intentions.
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
MASS FOR VOLUNTEERSIn Westminster
Cathedral at 2pm on Saturday 10 September
2016. Principal Celebrant: His Eminence
Cardinal Vincent Nichols. All volunteers
welcome
NATIONAL MASS FOR ALTAR SERVERS in
Westminster Cathedral at 2.30pm on
Saturday 17th September 2016. Servers
should bring their vestments to the
Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue
(entrance by the rear door) and be ready to
process into the Cathedral by 2.00pm
Organised by the Archconfraternity of St
Stephen on behalf of His Eminence Cardinal
Vincent Nichols. It is hoped that servers may
take the opportunity to follow the Way of
Mercy either before or after the Mass See
the Guild website nearer the time for details
www.guildofststephen. org
SCHOOL RECRUITMENT VACANCY:
Bishop Douglass School require a science
graduate - do you have hours spare during
the week? This opening is for a wellqualified science graduate, to undertake
small group work with students, to help
them catch up. This will suit someone with a
positive attitude, strong communication
skills and has an affinity with children and
young people.
Please email the Business Manager on:
mbarker@bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
God is in his holy place,
God who unites those who dwell in his house;
he himself gives might and strength to his people.
First Reading

Genesis 18:20-32

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 137
On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord.
Second Reading

Colossians 2:12-14

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Word was made flesh and lived among us:
to all who did accept him
he gave power to become children of God.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 11:1-13

Communion Antiphon:
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and never forget all his benefits.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

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

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:
Baby Iqra
Manuel Oliveira (husband of Laura)
Vincent Danker
Michael Cummins
Mary Glynn (USA)
Patrick Bradley
RIP
Special Intentions:
Tom & Margaret Toher
Francis Barrett
Jerry Geoghagan
Mary OConnor (Get Well)
Pamela & Colin Anomneze
The Oliveira Family
Birthday
Fr Lawrence Pelosi
Nikita Ng Ying
Fran Taglatolle
Wedding Anniversary
Tom & Margaret Toher (63years)
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Ava-Maria
Ubaka, Bobbie Halley, 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.