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01st /2nd June 2019 – 7th Sunday of Easter PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO DE
COMPOSTELA: I need to say a few words Dear Parishioners, about our Camino Walk to the Shrine of the Last Thursday we celebrated the Feast Apostle, St James. We were blessed in so of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus had told many ways. It was a time of prayer, as a his disciples: “I go away in order that I can group and individually; a journey through send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit who will beautiful farming country side – very small remind you of all I have said to you”. Hence but well –looked after portions of land; next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of there were woods, streams and waterfalls; Pentecost. Our first reading from the Acts of hills and valleys; good wishes of “Buen the Apostles give an account of the first Camino”, given and received from so many martyr, St Stephen. Notice that Saul (St people; our 6:30am starts each morning Paul), was complicit and present at his gave a great advantage; we had time to rest death. Maybe this even inspired him to and contemplate our own live’s journey; the attack the christians, prior to his conversion joys, sorrows and challenges were all there on the road to Damascus. to be reflected on. Getting to the Shrine of St James on the Saturday afternoon was such a The Gospel of St John records the joy and achievement; to be in the presence words, the great prayer of Jesus at the Last of one who was in the presence of Jesus, Supper. Jesus is speaking to the Father, with how uplifting! the apostles listening in, as it were. The Thanks to all fellow pilgrims. Thanks prayer is in three parts: Jesus prays for to you for your prayers and support. We himself; for his disciples and we take up the have all been so blessed. third part when he prays for the community to be gathered in the future as a result of the apostles preaching. He prays that his disciples will be united just like the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We know we as Christians are divided.
This is not how it was meant to be. Hence I was delighted to be able to visit the importance of continuing to work for Mount Gozo on the French Camino. There is Christian unity: “That they may be one as we a small monument there to Fr Paudie are one”. Jesus also indicates and promises Moloughney. We went to school together; that his love is always with us, even when played sports together and were ordained we mess things up. We know we are the same year, 1971. He belonged to the different and come from different Kiltegan Missionaries and ministered in backgrounds, but yet we are called to form Brazil and Nigeria up to his death in 2015. one body in Christ Jesus. This calls for I’m so happy to have been able to pay my mutual respect and tolerance and then we respects to Fr Paudie. May he rest in peace! can work even better for Christian Unity. KURDISH HUNGER STRIKE ENDS: THANK YOU Due to the request from their imprisoned PRIEST TRAINING FUND leader, Abdullah Öcalan, those on hunger Thank you for your generosity to the Priest strike have ceased their protest. The Training Fund collection of £802.28 last Turkish Government are promising to weekend. It is not too late to make a remove Mr Öcalan from isolation and will donation if you wish. Envelopes are allow further visits from his lawyers. This is available in the back of the church, or by a big breakthrough. contacting the parish office. Please continue Thanks for your support for our three to pray for vocations to the priesthood. For local hunger strikers, Ali, Nahide and more information, or to make a donation, Mehmet who visited our church. Hopefully visit www.rcdow.org.uk/donations negotiations for reconciliation will continue. THE GREAT HARINGEY DEANERY BANK That’s all for now, God bless! Fr Joe. HOLIDAY WALK Thanks to all who participated in the Bank THANK YOU! Holiday Monday Deanery Walk around all FOR YOUR GENEROSITY LAST SUNDAY. six parishes of the deanery. Special thanks to all the caterers who supplied refreshments at CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES 2020 each parish. What an enjoyable walk! For any enquiries, please contact Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 or the Parish Office. PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION): BAPTISM FOR INFANTS In the hall on, Fri. 7th June after Mass. If you would like to have your child Next SOUP RUN: Group B baptised on the 8th June or later, the next at 4.30pm on Sat, 8th June 2019 session will be on Monday, 3rd and 17th June at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. CARITAS VOLUNTEER FAIR Please contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy The event will be on to book your place on the course Saturday 8th June, from 1:00-3:00pm, at St Aloysius’ Parish Hall, Phoenix Road, CONFIRMATION SENDING OUT MASS Euston, NW1 1TA. Saturday 8th June at 6pm To get your free ticket, call 020 7931 6077, Followed by party afterwards. or search the event title on Eventbrite
PLANNED GIVING & GIFT AID OFFERTORY
INSIGHT II: WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE ENVELOPES (2019-2020) Next session: Tues, 4th June (7:30pm) Please collect your offertory envelopes! or Wed, 5th June (10:00am) We thank all parishioners for their generosity and those who support our WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL parish through the weekly offertory OF DENIS NAGLE, RIP who died last Tuesday, 28th May. envelopes and Standing Orders. His funeral took place in Ireland on Please let us know if you still interested in Thursday 30 May. receiving the offertory envelopes or want to We remember their families and friends in our change to Standing Order. prayers. May they rest in peace. It is also important that you inform us if you no longer pay tax, so that we can THANK GOD ON FRIDAY! adjust the tax claim on your donations. Friday, 7th June, 7:30-9:00pm. Please contact Germaine during office hours The short talk, adoration and music will be on 020 8888 5518 or after Mass. led by the Verbum Dei Missionaries Thank You FUN-D-RAISING EVENTS are organising a coach departing from St John Vianney Church N15 3QL at 10:30am. Cost ST JOHN VIANNEY PARISH CAMINO £20 or nearest offer. SPONSORED WALK Event organised by the Westminster and Fr Joe, Sr. Devy and several parishioners Southwark Justice and Peace Commissions for embarked on a Camino Walk during their ‘People Not Walls’, Diocese of Canterbury, pilgrimage to Santiago Compostela Seeking Sanctuary, the Samphire Project, the from Monday 20th –Sunday 26th May 2019. theme is People not Walls. See flyer for details Thanks to all who sponsored them in their of the day’s programme for enquiries contact Camino Walk and prayed for their safe return. Barbara on 07758 630 961 or Domenica on Amount raised £225 to date. 07801 898 215 If you are able to travel please Sponsored forms available after all Masses on sign the list at the back of the church. Sundays. WELCOMING THE STRANGERS THE BIG SING GOSPEL VOICES, INTER-FAITH PANEL DISCUSSION and make a welcome return to St John Vianney on REFLECTIONS on Sat. 22nd June, 10am – Sunday 16th June 2019. 6.30pm. 1pm at St. John Vianney Parish Hall, an As winners of BBC Gospel Choir of the Year Ecumenical Panel will gather to discuss “You, 2017, they are excited to share with us their Me & Those Who Came Before” (Theme of blend of uplifting and inspirational Gospel Refugee Week 2019). This is a free event. music again. Treat Dad for Father's Day. Please bring something to share for a Funds raised will go to the Parish fundraising vegetarian lunch which begins at 1pm. For and to The BIG Sing SOUL - taking uplifting, more information, contact Verbum Dei inspirational and motivational music out to Missionaries: verbumdei.lon@gmail.com the community, to all vulnerable groups of children and adults, to bring them the joy of CAN YOU RENT A HOME TO A REFUGEE singing together. Tickets £5 per person. Free FAMILY? for Children below 12. Having raised the necessary funds to bring a PARISH FILIPINO FUND-RAISING vulnerable family to London from a refugee DINNER and DANCE on camp, the Tottenham Refugee Alliance is now Saturday 29th June 2019 from 6-10pm at St seeking to make contact with landlords John Vianney Parish Hall interested in finding out more about how they Ticket £10.00 per person and £20.00 per might be able to help. Contact family of 3, available from Eugenia and secretary@tottenhamrefugees.org.uk Lucena from the Filipino Community. Next meeting 28th June 2019, 7pm at Holy Trinity Vicarage, Stroud Green. RESTORED LIVES All welcome. (developing pastoral care for separated and divorced Catholics). ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR Thursday 20th June Vaughan House, Saturday 06 July 2019 from 1-4pm London 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P The Kings Estate Agent will give £10 for every 1QN Local contact: Roger Carr-Jones address they are allowed to place their board family@rcdow.org.uk Tel: 020 7798 9363 See in front of peoples’ houses advertising SJV noticeboard for full details. summer fair, see noticeboard for full details. If you are willing to advertise a board outside WORLD REFUGEE DAY – 20 JUNE 2019 your home, please fill out form at the back of “LOVE KNOWS NO BORDERS” the church and hand it into reception or An event at the White Cliff of Dover to celebrate contact us at: sjvfriends@gmail.com solidarity with refugees in Calais. The School needs your help and support! Westminster Justice and Peace Commission THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR MASS & SERVICE TIMES The repose of the soul: Monday 9:15am Denis Nagle Tuesday 9:15am Con Kelleher Wednesday 9:15am Jeremiah Maher Mary Booth Thursday 9:15am Seamus Carty Friday 9:15am Mary Concannon Saturday 9:15am Eddy Olisha Kwentoh Michael Kwentoh 6pm – (Vigil Mass) Anthony Chukwurals Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Rose Kwerazi Gymfi RIP SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION RIP Anniversary Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am Joseph Matthew McManus Joao Fernandes ADORATION Sebas Tiao De Freitas OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Cecilia De Freitas Hanna Aherne Tuesdays after 9:15am Mass John Mooney First Friday of the month at 7:30pm First Sunday of the month after 11am Mass Special Intentions: ROSARY Family & Friends of Jerry Maher Family of Con Kelleher Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass) Family of Denis Nagle First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm Joe
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And for the sick and those in our parish (in the Parish Hall) Sundays, after 9am and 11am Masses Anniversary of Ordination and Thursdays, after the 9:15am Mass Mgr Tom Egan
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1st Reading: Acts 2: 1-11
Psalm: Psalm 103: 1,24,29-31,34 2 Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13 or nd PARISH OFFICE HOURS Romans 8: 8-17 Gospel: John 20:19-23 or Tues. to Fri. 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm John14: 15-16,23-26 To make an appointment Phone: 0208 888 5518 or PARISH TEAM email westgreen@rcdow.org.uk Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside of these hours. Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary