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ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
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Website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/

23rd /24th FEBRUARY 2019


7th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners,
The Scriptures today are challenging us to be
compassionate, forgiving, not judging, not
revengeful, no harbouring of resentment and
a list of other items. So easily we pray the
words of the Our Father: ‘God, forgive us our
sins, as we forgive others….’ We need to be Love of enemies denotes courage and power;
very careful what we are asking God to do for it is not a giving in to weakness. It is not easy
us. If God were as slow to forgive and to return evil for evil… to retaliate, to take
selective in his mercy, as we often are, then revenge or then harbour that hatred, and so
we would be in difficulty! the chanin of anger continues. It is only love
The command of Jesus: ‘Love your enemies, and forgiveness that breaks that viscious
be good to those who hate you, bless those circle. Not easy, or may seem to be
who curse you, and pray for those who treat impossible, yet that is what we are called to
you badly.’ I ask you, is Jesus serious? Yes, he do if we are to be compassionate and
is and this is exactly what he did. To those following the example of Jesus.
who crucified him on the cross, he prayed: In our first reading today from Samuel we see
‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what David spare Saul’s life when he could so easily
they do.’ Yet the soldiers knew exactly what have killed him. Revenge is such an evil to be
they were doing – They were putting a resisted. The Psalm makes it clear to us: ‘ The
criminal to death… following orders! Note: In Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger
Jesus’ own trial before Pilate when he was and rich in mercy… as far as the east is from
struck in the face. He had spoken directly to the west, so far does he remove our sins.’
the high pries, and not a servant, thinking his That’s what God’s love is like, we need to do
answer was cheeky, strikes Jesus across the the same.
face. Jesus refuses to be intimidated. He
turns to the man who hit him and asks him to MANY EVENTS: Please be patient! There are
justify what he has done. ‘If there is many things happening in the coming days
something wrong in what I said, point it out, and many requests: The study day on the
but if there is no offence in it, why do you Parish Liturgy; Fairtrade Fortnight; St
strike me?’ During the entire trial, Jesus Patricks celebrations’ the start of the Alpha
demonstrates to us the love of enemies. It is Course; The memorial for Chloe…. Just to start
only when people come forward to tell lies with. All I ask is that you be as supportive as
about him he remains silent. He refuses to you can.
honour their lies with a reply.
That’s all for this week! Fr. Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY We pray for the repose of the souls of:
IN LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
DELIA KAVANAGH, RIP
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES 2019 Her Funeral Mass will take place on
Thursday 28th February at 9.15am
For any enquiries, please contact Sr. Devy here, at St John Vianney
on 07455 544 065 or the Parish Office.
MATTHEW STAPLETON, RIP
[brother of Tony Stapleton]
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME His Funeral Mass will take place on Friday
Next session: Sat, 2nd March at 12pm 1st March at 10am here, at St John Vianney
JOHN DANAHER, RIP
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [husband of Christina Danaher]
His Funeral Mass will take place on
Next session: Sun. 3rd March at 10am Wednesday 13th March at 10am
Here, at St John Vianney
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME We remember their families and friends in
our prayers. May they rest in peace.
Next session: Sat, 9th March at 10am
Parents’ Meeting: Sat. 9th March at 10am
PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME in the hall on Friday, 1st March after Mass.
Next SOUP RUN: Group D
Next session: Confirmation Retreat at 4.30pm on Sat, 2nd March 2019
Sat, 23rd March, 10:30am – 4:30pm
LITURGY WORKSHOP DAY
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR There will be a special day of sharing and
ADULTS (RCIA) reflection on Saturday, 3rd March 2019,
10am-4pm, for all who are involved in our
Next session: Sat, 9th March at 4pm liturgical celebration:
...church cleaning team
...PowerPoint creator & operator
BAPTISM FOR INFANTS
...welcomers ...collectors ...readers
If you would like to have your child baptised ...altar servers & supporting families
on the 16th March or later, ...all the musicians and choir
the next session will be on ...those who bring up the offertory gifts
Monday, 4th and 18th March at 7.30pm ...Eucharistic ministers ...etc
in the Parish Hall. Note: Please bring food to share for lunch
Please contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy
to book your place on the course. INSIGHT II: WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE
This course offers an insight into the lives of
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE various women and men in the Bible,
In the Parish Hall on Sundays, specifically from the Old Testament.
after 9am and 11am Masses. Next session: Tues, 12th March (7.30pm)
We also welcome parishioners and or Wed, 13th March (10am)
newcomers on Thursday mornings
after the 9:15am Mass.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT Alpha gives everyone
The Fairtrade fortnight is an annual event in the opportunity to
which fair and ethical trading values are explore questions of
celebrated. A daily ‘cuppa’ for you can mean life and the Christian
clean water for tea farmers and workers. faith in a friendly and
informal way. Each
Come along and join us for this year’s
session includes food, a short video followed by
“BIG BREW”, led by our Confirmation
discussion in small groups where you can share
Candidates on Sunday, 3rd March after your thoughts and find out what others think.
each Mass. Parishioners are invited to bring The course starts on 18th March, lasts for 11
in Fairtrade cakes and biscuits as well. weeks and will be held on Monday evenings
between 7.15 to 9.15pm in St John Vianney
The confirmandi will be selling raffle tickets
Hall. You can sign up on the form at the back
after masses this weekend and the next.
of the Church or contact Phil and Joe De Leo
All the proceed from this event will go on 020 8889 4979 or email
towards obtaining a memorial bench at pndileo@btinternet.com
Downhills Park for Chloe Quiliec.
JUSTICE AND PEACE
ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED!
Join us in our St Patrick’s celebration with What is “Justice and Peace”?
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage As you may have noticed from last weeks’
Dinner/Social newsletter, we are still looking for a Justice
on Sunday 17th March & peace representative for the Parish. For
from 5:00pm to 9.00pm. more information, please contact the office
Ticket – £10 per Adult; £5 child (primary at justice@rcdow.org.uk
school to age 10); pre-school/baby – free
Tickets are available at the back of the CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING
church!! FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
The Cardinal invites all couples celebrating
SOUP – SOLE FOOD – SOUL FOOD their 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th 60th (and
ST JOHN VIANNEY LIVE SIMPLY GROUP every year after 60th) wedding anniversary
Invite you to share a Simple Soup Lunch on to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony at
Sunday 24th March after the 11am Mass. Westminster Cathedral 8th June at 3pm.
Suggested donation: minimum £2/person. Please give your parish office the following
Supporting CAFOD and in solidarity with the details: husband and wife’s names,
poor who have so little to eat. wedding date, full postal address and
email (or telephone number, if no email)
ST. JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY
APPLICATIONS ~ SEPTEMBER 2019 GUIDED PRAYER FOR LENT
If your child was born between Introductory Meeting: Sunday 10th March
1 September 2015 and 31st August 2016
st
for anyone interested, at 12.15
and you wish to apply for a Nursery place in the Parish Hall. Please sign the sheet at
for September 2019 at St John Vianney the back of the Church and see the leaflet
School, please come and collect an for further details. Meetings with individual
application pack from the school office. We guides on Fridays in March: 15th, 22nd, 29th
offer FREE 15 or 30hour (if eligible) spaces. and 5th April – at a time of your choice.
Address: Stanley Road, Closing meeting will be on Sunday 7th April
Tottenham N15 3HD at 12.15.
Telephone: 020 8889 8421
MASS & SERVICE TIMES THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

Monday 9:15am The repose of the souls of:


Tuesday 9:15am John Danaher
Matthew Stapleton
Wednesday 9:15am Delia Kavanagh
Thursday 9:15am (requiem Mass for Mary Fitzgerald
Delia Kavanagh, RIP) Jerry Russell
Friday 10:00am (requiem Mass for Rose Marie Köppel
Matthew Stapleton, RIP)
RIP
Saturday 9:15am
RIP Anniversary
[6pm – Sunday Vigil Mass]
Bea O’Flaherty
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Val Eaves
Paolo DiVetta
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Mario Burmo

Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am


Special Intentions:
Kathleen Kilgallon
ADORATION
Tommy & Phylis O’Brien & Family
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Jane O’Halloran
Tuesdays after 9:15am Mass
First Friday of the month at 7:30pm Birthday:
First Sunday of the month after 11am Mass Chloe Quilliec [Remembrance]

ROSARY And for the sick and those in our parish

Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass) NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE


First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

THANK GOD ON FRIDAY!


NEXT SUNDAY: Friday, 1st March, 7:30-9:00pm.
8th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Make time to spend a moment alone with
God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration.
1st Reading: Ecclesiasticus: 27: 5-8 The short talk, adoration and music will be
Psalm: Psalm 91: 2-3, 13-16 led by the Verbum Dei Missionaries.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 54-58
Gospel: Luke 6: 39-45 PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon, Wed & Fri 3pm – 5pm
PARISH TEAM To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest email westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.

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