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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
Facebook: West Green - St John Vianney Church
Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

27th / 28th February 2016

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Dear Parishioners,
There is so much news in todays readings Moses is
minding his sheep; the burning bush representing Gods presence
; the holy ground we stand on; the Exodus from slavery in Egypt;
Gods name. I am who I am; the Lord is compassion and love; we all drink from the
spiritual rock, Christ; why some suffer more than others; God is a God of second chances.
So how do we unpack all these treasures?
God appears to Moses in the Burning Bush in the wilderness, while he is minding the
sheep, not in a Temple. God appears in a secular place whole Moses is engaged in his
everyday task. Here the sacred and the secular are entwined. This is a challenge for us to
be able to see and meet God, yes in Church, but also in our everyday lives.
Moses, Moses, God calls; here I am, Moses answers. Take off your shoes for the
place on which you stand is holy ground I am the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Moses covered his face; he was afraid to look at God. While there was fear, there was also
AWE and REVERENCE in his reaction. An awe-inspiring moment is so precious that we
want it to continue. It is just like St Peter in last Sundays Transfiguration story; Lord, it is
wonderful for us to be here! This is the WONDER of God, of Jesus that we need to treasure
and capture in our lives.
We need to wonder, appreciate and treasure the ordinary things in our lives that is
ourselves; other people; a new dawn; a new life; a sunset; a daffodil breaking through the
cold earth, etc., this is what Celtic Spirituality teaches us that is seeing God in nature this
in turn helps us to see God and listen to Jesus in his Words of Scripture and in the Eucharist
and Sacraments we celebrate.
What a series of ideas to dwell on during Lent!
Here in the Church we are on holy ground too. While we do not remove our shoes like
the Muslims do, we can still gain a sense of reverence. This may well be in the form of quiet
greeting and respectful silence. If there is confusion between the secular and the sacred it is
ours, not Gods!
In our Passover Meal in a few weeks time we commemorate the freedom of the
Israelites from slavery in Egypt. During the Year of Mercy we try to celebrate and
understand God as a God of compassion, forgiveness, new beginnings. The mystery of why
there is suffering in our world is still a mystery. We begin to get the answer in Holy Week as
we celebrate the suffering of Jesus.
Thats all for now. Have a good week.

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.

THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you


would like to have your child baptised on
the 5th March at 1:30pm 2016 or later, the
next sessions will be on Monday, 29th Feb. &
14th March 16. Please contact Sr. Clara to
book your place on the course.

HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME


(Children attending non-Catholic
schools): Next session on Saturday 5th
March from 10am to 11.15am, upstairs the
Parish Centre entrance on Vincent Road.

THANK YOU for your generosity last


weekend for CAFOD Lent Fast Day which
raised 1,429.00 it is our opportunity to
support their vital work. Extra Good news:
the UK government has promised to match
every pound and penny you give to CAFOD
this Lent! Thank You!!

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME


(for children who received their First
Holy Communion in May 2015)
Next session on Saturday 5th March from
12noon to 1pm. CELEBRATION OF THE
SACRAMENT Friday 11th March from
3.40pm 4.40pm in the Church

YEAR OF MERCY:
24HOURS FOR THE LORD: on the 4th and
5th of March we will celebrate 24 hours of
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Please
sign up on the list at the back of the Church
with the time that you will commit to spend
with the Lord.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: We
welcome our Confirmation candidates to
participate in our 6pm Mass. Our next
meeting on the 12th March at 3:30pm in
Wood Green Church.

OUR NEXT YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION


on the 12th March after the 6pm Mass and
on the 13th March from 10am to 10:45 in the
Church.

HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME


Next session and parents meeting, on
Saturday 12th March from 10am to 11.15am
in the Hume Hall, followed by participation
in our 11am Mass on Sun. 13th in Church.
RCIA ROGRAMME: Saturday 5th March
from 3.00pm to 5.45pm. RCIA: First
Sunday

Scrutiny of the Elect (3rd


of Lent)
This Sunday, and for the next two Sundays,
we will celebrate the Scrutinies. According
to the Churchs Rites, the scrutinies are
meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak,
defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect;
to bring out, then strengthen all that is
upright, strong, and good. Please keep all
the Elect and candidates in your prayers as
they make their final journey to the Easter
Sacraments. Later this week we will also
present the Creed to our Elect with these
words, The words are few but the mysteries
they contain are great. Receive them with a
full heart and be faithful to them.

ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR


OF MERCY on the 23th March at 7pm in the
Verbum Dei Spirituality Center.
LENT: ACTIVITIES
(MORE INFORMATION ON
THE LEAFLETS AT THE
BACK OF THE CHURCH)
EVENING MASS AT 7PM
FOLLOWED BY STATIONS
OF THE CROSS: On the following Fridays
4th and 11th March at 7pm
PASSOVER MEAL: will take place on
Wednesday 16th March at 7pm in the Parish
Hall. Tickets are available from Mariantha
and Germaine.
PENITENTIAL SERVICE: Friday 18th March
7:30pm.
CHILDREN REHEARSAL FOR GOOD
FRIDAY STATION ON THE CROSS: 13th and
20th March after 11am Mass, Contact Martha

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE


SOUL OF: The late Serafim Soares
Fernandes, RIP (husband of Ermitas), his
funeral takes place here on Wednesday 2nd
March at 9.15am.
The late Rosario Fernandes, RIP (husband
of Antonita), his funeral takes place here on
Friday 4th March at 10am.
The late Rosemary Amadi, RIP (wife of
Godspower) her funeral takes place, at St
Ignatius Church on Monday 7th March at
11am.
May they rest in peace. We will remember
their families and friends in our prayers.
PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 5th March 2016 Group B
Volunteer drivers needed.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL
From 5th 12th October 2016
947 per person Deposit 250 per
person will be required to reserve this
booking. Single supplement 225.00.
There are a few seats still available on
this pilgrimage. See notice board for full
details
Mariantha on 2083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
WHATS ON NEXT WEEK
-Wed. 2nd March 7:30pm PPC Meeting
-Thu. 3rd March 10am Support with
social media
-Fri. 4th March 7pm Evening Mass and
Station of the Cross
-Fri. 4th and 5th 24hour Adoration
-Sun. 6th March 5pm Film night.
-Wed. 9th March 7:30pm Readers
meeting & practice the Easter Readings.
Please sign up for as many readings as
possible, especially for Palm Sunday and
during Holy Week. Please fill in the Rota
by 6th March.
INCREASE YOUR FAITH USING MEDIA at
home or on the go! You can have prayers,
readings, reflections and news of whats on

here and in our wider Catholic community


at the touch of a button. Take our leaflet
with links for your and APPs for your Need
help getting started? Come and join us on
first Thursday every month 10 -11am
starting 3rd March. We can also give advice
and support from a buddy. Tell us what you
think? Mailto:
stjohnvianneywestgreen@gmail.com
PARISH ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after the 6pm (Sat.), (Sun.)
9am and 11am Masses.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT:
This weekend we would have a BIG
BREW on Saturday 27th Feb. after the
6pm Mass and on Sunday 28th Feb, after
each Mass. Parishioners are invited to bring
in Fairtrade cakes and biscuits on the day
27/ 28th February. A daily cuppa for you
can mean clean water for tea farmers and
workers.
The next FILM NIGHT is on Sunday 6th
March at 5pm, showing "The Green Years", a
film about an orphaned Irish boy being
brought up by his grand-parents in Scotland.
All are welcome.
ST PATRICKS CELEBRATION:
Our St Patricks celebration with
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage
Dinner/Social SUNDAY, 13th MARCH
FROM 5:00pm to 9.00pm Join us to
celebrate St Patrick. Ticket 10 per Adult;
4.50 child (primary school to age 10);
pre-school/baby free
Tickets available soon. Watch this space!!
ST JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY
APPLICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2016 If
your child was born between 1st September
2012 and 31st August 2013 and you wish
to apply for a Nursery place in September
2016 at St John Vianney School, please come
and collect an application pack from the
school office after Tuesday, 1st March
2016.Address: St. John Vianney Catholic
School, Stanley Road, Tottenham N15 3HD
Telephone: 020 8889 8421

Entrance Antiphon
My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues
my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have
mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.
First Reading

Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 102
The Lord is compassion and love.
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel Acclamation
Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God!
Repent, says the Lord, for the kingdom of heaven
is close at hand.
Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God!
Gospel

Luke 13:1-9

Communion Antiphon
The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a
nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord of
hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they who
dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES


Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday
FUNERAL MASS
For the Late Serafim Soares Fernandes, RIP
Wednesday at 9:15am
For the Late Rosario Fernandes, RIP
Friday at 10am
Sunday Masses:
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

PARISH TEAM:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence:

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:


The repose of the soul:
Leona Laguardia
Rosario Fernandes
Serafim Soares Fernandes
Tom King
Sarah McGlynn
Austin OHalloran
Pauline Emmett
Hugh Smith
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Bea OFlaherty
Elizabeth Queen
Special Intentions:
Ann Commins
Pauline & John Mooney
Dolores Rowley
Jacob Varughese & Family
Sherry Arul & Family
Bret Hart
Desmond Van Gramberg
Birthday
Monica Halpin
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Denis Curtin,
Joseph Breen, Madeleine Jordan,
Maria DSouza, Maria Noronha,
Margaret Lettice, Marilyn Martin,
Mary Caulfield, Mary Glynn,
Michelle Christodoulou, Myra Kent,
Padraig Murphy, Patrick McCreash,
Patsy Murphy, Sheila Campbell,
Enrique Alonso Paez.
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:


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.

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