ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH
West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518
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(SJV Parish Centre – 020-8888-5518)
24th /25th MARCH 2018
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
Dear Parishioners,
Today, Palm (Passion) Sunday the
liturgy sets before us, the great events of
Holy Week – betrayal, the suffering, death
and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
We listen today to the drama of the Lord’s
Passion as given to us in St Mark’s Gospel.
But let us not forget the message from the
first reading, Isaiah 50, depicting the
suffering servant, Jesus who suffered on
our behalf.
We have the beautiful words written
by St Paul to the people of Philippi from his
prison cell in Rome. That new Christian
community in Philippi, tormented by
internal disputes and resistance from
outsiders are reminded, as we are too, that
Christ our Saviour suffered humiliation and
therefore was raised to new life so that we
could live that same new life.
His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus
did not cling to his equality with God but
emptied himself to assume the condition of
a slave … Therefore God raised him high…
Let us listen with attention to the
drama of the Passion and with gratitude to
God for sending his Son, Jesus to be our
advocate, saving us from sin and eternal
death. Jesus enters Jerusalem with shouts
of welcome – it was those very same voices
who chanted ‘crucify him, crucify him’ some
days later. The Gospel challenges us to
think of our Christian lives and how we
face our commitment to living out its
message.
E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
PASSOVER MEAL: Our Passover Meal
took place last Wednesday evening, with
several parishioners taking part. Many
thanks, to our caterer and those who have
helped in the preparation.
THE SACRED TRIDUUM: On Holy
Thursday we celebrate the Mass of the
Lord’s Supper. We spend time watching at
the altar of repose remembering Jesus’
suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Good Friday: We pray the Stations of
the Cross in the morning lead by our young
people. At 3pm, we join Christians
throughout the world, commemorating the
Passion of Jesus and his death on Calvary.
Around the Cross: There is an hour
of prayer in the evening, at 6pm around the
Cross remembering Chris in the tomb.
All is still until we celebrate the
Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening we
baptise and welcome new members into
our Church; the blessing of the Easter fire
and the Mass of the Resurrection.
This Holy Week is a time of blessing,
let us pray that we can make the most of
this special time. Please make sure to have
a copy of the timetable for the Holy Week
ceremonies and tell others too.
Have a Happy Holy Week. God bless.
Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN LENTEN ACTIVITIES
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS CHILDREN’S
REHEARSAL FOR GOOD
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED FRIDAY STATIONS OF
SACRAMENT THE CROSS
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass and Sunday 25th March after 11am Mass.
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass Please contact Martha
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES 2018
Any enquiries please contact PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or In Haringey Deanery
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
Stroud Green: Mon. 26th March at 7:30pm
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME Stamford Hill: Wed. 28th March at 7:30pm
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates
to participate in our 6pm Mass. HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES & SERVICES
SAT 24th MARCH – SUN. 1ST APRIL
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
Passion (Palm) (Sat)6pm;
RCIA: Let us continue to pray for our Sunday Masses: 9 & 11am
Candidates and Catechumen during their Tues. 27th March
journey of faith. at Westminster
Candidates and Catechumen are reminded Chrism Mass
Cathedral,
that Rehearsal in preparation for the 12 noon
Easter Vigil will take place on Saturday Holy Thursday
31st March at 10am in the Church. Mass of the Lord’s
Please be on time. 7.30pm
Supper

SUNDAY MORNING Good Friday – 11am

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Stations of the presented by the
For children attending State Schools Cross young people
Next session: Sunday 21st April at 10am
Good Friday –
in the Parish Centre. 3pm
Solemn Liturgy
Holy Saturday
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Blessing of Easter 12noon
Next Session: 21st April at 10am in the
Foods
Parish Centre.
Easter Vigil 7.30pm
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM Easter Sunday 9 & 11am
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 14th April or later, the next session Eastertide (8Apr - 20 May) online Retreat
will be on Monday 9th & 23rd April at for 20-30 yr. olds: Walking with the Risen
7.30pm in the Parish Hall. Please contact Lord: New Creation
the Parish Office to book your place on the Daily prayer podcast, with moderated
course. online sharing for 20-30yr olds in Haringey,
from the Jesuits in Britain at Stamford Hill
ROSARY: Please join us in praying the To register or for more info, contact Ruth
Rosary at 8.45am every weekday before the Morris rmorris@gbsj.org
Morning Mass at 9.15am
 PLEASE PRAY FOR
THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF:
The late Tyrone Riley, RIP
His funeral Mass takes place on Thursday
12th April 2018 at 10am. May he rest in
peace.
The late Barry Finbarr Donovan, RIP
(Partner of Elizabeth Cove) His funeral Mass
takes place on Monday 16th April at 9:15am.
May he rest in peace.
The late Michael Mills RIP
(Husband of Alice), His funeral Mass takes
place on Friday 4th May 2018 at 10am. May
he rest in peace.
We will remember their families and
friends in our prayers.
PARISH FUN-D-RAISING EVENTS
PARISH ACTIVITY – TEAS /COFFEE
In the Parish Hall on Sunday, after 9am and
11am Masses
ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION
Thanks to all who attended and
participated at our celebration
which helped to raise the sum of
£665.85 (including expenses).
Special thanks to our performers,
caterers and organisers. Well done!!
PARISH FILM NIGHT
The next film night is,
Sunday 15th April at 5pm, showing
"Kind Hearts and Coronets",
starring Alex Guinness plays eight different
roles. Light refreshments will be served
during the intermission. Donation of £3 is
appreciated. All welcome.
RECYCLE FACTORY and CAFOD
Invites us to bring in old mobiles; sat navs;
digital cameras, video games, MP3 players,
jewellery. Also, old coins or outdated bank
notes. These will be recycled and the
proceeds go to CAFOD for their charitable
causes to help the poor.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 31st March 2018: Group B. Volunteer
drives needed.
CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING
FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
The Archbishop will be inviting all couples
in the Diocese who are celebrating their
10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every
year over 60) wedding anniversary of
Catholic marriage in 2018 to Westminster
Cathedral, Saturday 19th May 2018 at
3pm. Please contact the office by 16th April
2018 so personal invitation can be issued
PLANNING GIVING & GIFT AID
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES 2018-2019 ARE
NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION.
A member of the Finance Committee will be
available to sign up any parishioners who
wish to make their contribution by standing
order and new parishioners who wish to
sign up for envelopes, or need more
information.
If you are using envelopes and not on Gift
Aid please consider putting your offertory
in Gift Aid. Because if you pay UK tax by
working full-time, part-time, or if you
pay tax on a pension or savings account,
you can join the Gift Aid Scheme and the
Church as a registered charity, will claim the
tax back on your offertory contributions
increasing this gift by 25p for each £1 given;
if your annual income tax is more that the
tax we will reclaim.
We thank all parishioners for their generosity
and those who support our parish through
the weekly offertory envelopes and Standing
Orders.
It is important to inform us if you no
longer pay tax.
Over the past few years several parishioners
signed up for offertory envelopes did not
collect their box of envelopes. Please let us
know if you still need the offertory
envelopes.
Please contact Germaine during office
hours on 020 8888 5518. Thank You!
 Entrance Antiphon THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Six days before the Passover, when the Lord came The repose of the soul:
into the city of Jerusalem, the children ran to meet Edward Melly
him; in their hands they carried palm branches Rosemary Wright
and with a loud voice cried out: Joe Ryan
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you, who have Pat Barzey
come in your abundant mercy! O gates, lift high Kitty Murphy
your heads; grow higher, ancient doors. Let him Lloyd Jordan
enter, the king of glory! Who is this king of glory? Michael Mills
He, the Lord of hosts, he is the king of glory. Mary Breslin
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you, who have Valerie Eaves
come in your abundant mercy! Paolo Di Vetta
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Barry O’Donovan
RIP
Psalm 21: My God, my God, why have you
forsaken me? RIP Anniversary
Jack & Peggy Danaher
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Veronica Barry
Gospel Acclamation Peter McEvoy
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! Christ
was humbler yet,
Special Intentions:
even to accepting death, death on a cross. Janice Leckie
But God raised him high and gave him the name Myra Scully
which is above all names. Praise to you, O Christ, Lily Harnia
king of eternal glory! Kathleen Nyland
Kathy Foley
Gospel: Mark 14: 1-15.47 The Family of Michael Mills
MASS & SERVICE TIMES The Family of Paolo Di Vetta
9:15am Mass – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The Family of James O’Donnell
The Eaves Family
Maundy Thursday The Cove & O’Donovan Families
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.30pm
Birthday
Good Friday: Lily Walsh
Stations of the Cross –11am (Remembrance) Anthony Cockers
(Lead by children)
For all the sick and those in our parish
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion – 3pm Angelina Boi, Anne O’Brien, Bobbie Halley,
Praying around the Cross – 6pm David McDonagh, Eduardo & Angela Pane,
Jocelyn Luxon, Kathy & John O’Rouke,
Holy Saturday
Maria D’Silva, Maria Terzaga, Marie
Blessing of Easter Food – 12noon
Dorson, Mavis Todd, Sharon Gray
Easter Vigil & Mass of the Resurrection: NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,
7.30pm ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

Easter Sunday: PARISH OFFICE HOURS

9:00am and 11:00am
PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
Tues to Thurs10am-12noon & 1-4pm
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.