ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: [email protected]
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7th /8th JULY 2018 confused. They ask: “here did the man get
14TH SUNDARY IN ORDINATY TIME all this power, wisdom and miracles … this
is the carpenter, surely. And they would
Dear Parishioners, not accept him”.

Our first reading today tells of the How sad!

prophet Ezekiel who is amongst the people Jesus returning to
of Israel who are in exile in Babylon. He is his own folks and
invited by God to speak His word to the they not only reject
Israelites. The Lord says this: “Whether him, but also want
they listen or not, this set of rebels shall to get rid of him by
know there is a prophet among them”. In throwing him down
the next part of the full text, Ezekiel is a cliff. He was
invited to eat the scroll which contains the amazed at their
Word of God. In this way, the message of lack of faith. We
God will be the very part of his being so see that hardened
that he can proclaim God’s message. We too attitudes and a good deal of begrudgery are
need to make the Word of God our own. deeply ingrained in his home town. Change
will be difficult, goodness, as in all ages, has
St Paul makes a real open confession. its enemies.
He speaks of “a thorn in the flesh” which he
has prayed to be rid of. He then realises Fr Marcel: It is good to have Fr
that God can work even through weakness Marcel with us and we hope he will be
– because it is then that Do’s power can be happy here over the coming weeks.
the source of his strength. When the power
of God is allowed to work, Paul can be Chloe’s Collection: This weekend we
really strong. A clear message for us too; have a Retiring Collection in support of
because we know that a thorn in your Chloe and her family. Let us be generous in
finger or foot can be so annoying and is helping this family.
impossible to ignore. The “thorn” can take
many forms: an illness, a worry, a burden, Sacramental Preparation for 2018-
an addiction, a difficult relationship – 2019: application forms for catechetical
something we would like to get rid of, but programmes (First Holy Communion, First
so often we have to live with, In our Reconciliation, Confirmation and RCIA) are
weakness, we can experience the power of now available at the back of the church.
God, his light, his mercy and so turn the If you would like to be part of any of the
‘bad’ into something that is a source of programmes please complete the form and
growth and grace for us. submit it to the parish office. If you have
any enquiry please let me know and we can
Jesus returns to his home town of talk about it. Thanks.
Nazareth. When he begins teaching in their
synagogue, people are astonished and Have a good week. God bless! Fr Joe.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS 2018/2019
Monthly on Saturday, 10:00am-11:15am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am.
SACRAMENT First session: 22nd September 2018
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass and
If your child is in a Catholic Primary School
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
Year 3 (or above) in September 2018
and you wish to enrol him/her in next
ROSARY year’s First Communion Programme,
Please join us in praying the Rosary please fill in the registration form (*)
at 8.45am every weekday, and submit by August.
before the 9.15am Mass.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE 2018/2019
In the Parish Hall on Sunday,
Saturdays, 3:30pm-5:45pm
after 9am and 11am Masses plus Mass Saturday 6:00pm.
First session: 13th October 2018
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
If you are in Year 10 or above in
The next Soup Run is on
September 2018 and wish to receive the
Sat. 14th July 2018: Group A
sacrament of Confirmation next year,
Volunteer drivers needed
please fill in the registration form (*) and
submit by August.
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
REGISTRATION FOR 2018 - 2019
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
Any enquiries please contact ADULTS (RCIA)
Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 or Saturdays, 4:00pm-5:45pm + Mass 6:00pm
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518 First session: 6th October 2018
If you are interested in preparing for your
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Communion, Confirmation or
for Children attending State Schools exploring your faith, please complete a
Sundays, 10:00am-10:55am + Mass 11:00am registration form (*) and contact the
First session: 30th September 2018 Parish Office.
If you wish to enrol your child/children for
the 2018/2019 Programme in preparation THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
for 1) Pre-Communion (age 6-7); If you would like to have your child baptised
2) First Communion (age 8 and above); on the 15th September or later, the next
3) First Reconciliation (for children who session will be on
already completed their First Monday, 10th September ’18 at 7.30pm in
Communion Programme): the Parish Hall.
Please fill in the registration form (*) and Please contact the Parish Office to book
attach a copy of the child’s Birth and your place on the course.
Baptism certificates, and submit by August.
(*) ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
BACK OF THE CHURCH. PLEASE RETURN
TO THE OFFICE (4 VINCENT RD, N15)
WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
HELP RAISE £5,000 FOR CHLOE AND HER THE POPE’S WORLDWIDE PRAYER
FAMILY NETWORK
This weekend we have a Retiring Collection Please take a copy of the Pope’s Prayer
in support of Chloe who is wheelchair Intentions 2018 leaflet and Prayer Card
bound and her Family. Please be generous available at the back of the church. We will
in supporting this cause this weekend. be using the prayers in the coming weeks.

FUN-D-RAISING EVENT THANK GOD ON FRIDAY!

Make time to spend a moment alone with
FILM NIGHT
God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration.
The next Parish film night is on 8th July at
The next meeting will be on
5pm, showing "Father Brown" a comedy 13th July from 7:30-9:00pm
thriller about the legendary detective. in St John Vianney Church. There will be a
Starring Alec Guinness
short talk, adoration and music led by the
Light refreshments will be served during the
Verbum Dei Missionaries. All are welcome!.
intermission. Donation of £3 is appreciated

NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE HALL

PARISH BAR-B-QUE AND FAMILY FUN DAY
in honour of our Patron St. John Vianney KENSHO KARATE DOJO SELF DEFENCE
Next Sunday, 15th July 2018 CLASSES - Train your Mind and Body.
at 12.15pm after the 11.00am Mass. Every Friday evening in the Hall.
All parishioners are invited to join us in this 6:30-7:30 Kids and Families (£5per child)
FUND-RAISING event for our parish. (first lesson free for kids)
Tickets will be available after all Masses: 7:30-8:30pm Adults (£6per person)
Age 10+ & Adult £8 / Child under 10: £5 Trained Martial Art Instructor: Matthew
Thanks to all who support the parish For more info Tel: 07961 434 810
activities. www.kenshokaratedojo.co.uk
See noticeboard at the back of the church.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO
We are planning to go to Santiago de IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Compostela for an 8 days walking For children and adults; come learn all you
pilgrimage at the end of May 2019. need to know about Irish dancing!
We are still fine tuning the details, but need All classes are taught by former
to know number in order to do so. professional dancer, Caroline Boyce
If you are interested in joining us or to find who performed in shows such as Lord of the
out more information, please sign up on the Dance and Riverdance. For more
clipboard at the back of the church. information, phone 07960 220 526.
Please sign up on the sheet up on the
DECORATION VOLUNTEERS noticeboard if you are interested.
We still need volunteers although much
work has been done to redecorate our IRISH CHAPLAINCY
Parish Halls. If you are able to give some Based in Camden, is looking for new Trustees
hours to this project, please put your name to help in its ongoing work of supporting Irish
on the list at the back of the church and lend prisoners, Travellers and Seniors in Britain.
us a helping hand at a time that suits you. Contact:
Thanks to all who had contributed with [email protected]
their time and energy up to now! www.irishchaplaincy.org.uk
Registered charity No: 1160365
 Entrance Antiphon
Your merciful love, O God, THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
we have received in the midst of your temple.
The repose of the soul:
Your praise, O God, like your name,
Mary Connelly
reaches the ends of the earth;
Veronica Duggan
your right hand is filled with saving justice.
Thomas Linnane
First reading RIP
Ezekiel 2:2-5
Psalm 122:1-5 RIP Anniversary:
Our eyes are on the Lord till he shows us his Paul Joseph
mercy. Frankie Fox
Andres Torres Jr
Second reading Nora Ryan
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Michael & Mary McDonagh
Gospel Acclamation Mary Bernadette Alphonse
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Word was made flesh and lived among us: Special Intentions:
to all who did accept him Angelina Boi, Anne O’Brien, Ava Maria
he gave power to become children of God. Ubaka, Chloe Quillec, Con Kelleher,
Alleluia! Eduardo & Angela Pane, Gail White and
Family, George Smith, Gerry Tomnay’s
Gospel Parents, Gretta Lattice, Jim Cassim, Jocelyn
Mark 6:1-6 Luxon, John & Kathy O’Rourke, Joe Breen,
Communion Antiphon Laura Harris, Margaret White, Maria
Taste and see that the Lord is good; Terzaga, Mary Riley, Maura & Adrian
blessed the man who seeks refuge in him. McLaughlin, Mavis Todd, Mr & Mrs Joey
Gonito & Family (Thanksgiving); Mr & Mrs
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Hergarty, Nellie O’Shea, Niala Cattini,
Odette St Guillaume, Paula Smith & Family,
Monday 9:15am Phil Devane, Rita Mongelard, Sarah
Tuesday 9:15am Namagambe, Sharon Grey, Sheila Courtney,
The Ahmed Family, The Fisca Family, Tom
Wednesday 9:15am McGowan, Veronica Clancy, Yvonne Joseph
Thursday 9:15am
Friday 9:15am And for the sick and those in our parish
Saturday 9:15am Birthday
[6pm – Sunday Vigil Mass] Ryan Ng Ying
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE
Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
from 9:45am – 10:15am PARISH OFFICE HOURS
PARISH TEAM Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest To make an appointment

Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary email [email protected]
In Residence: Fr Marcel Kofon We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.