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
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8TH /9TH APRIL 2016 PALM SUNDAY

OF THE LORDS 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 Lords Passion as given to us in St Matthews
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.
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.

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 Lords
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.
Lampedusa Cross: There is an hour of prayer in the evening, at 6pm around the
Lampedusa Cross. We have one of the Lampedusa Crosses in our possession in Holy Week.
This cross was made from the boat wrecked off the Italian Island of Lampedusa. It reminds
us that as people suffer today, Christ is still suffering.
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.
Thats all for this week. Have a Happy Holy Week. God bless.
Fr Joe
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN LENT ACTIVITIES
LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS CHILDREN REHEARSAL
FOR GOOD FRIDAY
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES STATION ON THE CROSS:
All the Catechetical activities take place in Sunday, 9th April after 11am
the Parish Hall. Any enquiries please contact Mass.
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 Please contact Martha
RCIA - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION PENITENTIAL SERVICES IN THE
OF ADULTS: DEARNERY OF HARINGEY
Let us continue to pray for our Candidates
during their journey of faith and welcome St Peter-in-Chains, Stroud Green:
them to our Mass at 6pm. Mon. 10th April, 7:30pm
Candidates are reminded that St Ignatius, Stamford Hill:
Rehearsal in preparation for the Easter Tues 11th April, 7.30pm
Vigil will take place on Saturday 15th April
at 10am in the Church. Please be on time. HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES & SERVICES
SAT 8th SUN 16th APRIL
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised Passion (Palm) (Sat)6pm;
on the 13th May 17 or later, the next Sunday Masses: 9 & 11am
sessions will be on Monday, 8th & 22nd 17. Tues. at Westminster
Please contact the Parish Office to book Chrism Mass Cathedral,
your place on the course. 12 noon
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS Holy Thursday
INSTRUCTION Mass of the Lords 7.30pm
Next Session: 22nd April, 10am-11.15am Supper
followed by Mass on
Good Friday 11am
Sunday 23rd April at 11am.
Stations of the presented by the
CHANGE IN THE PROGRAMME: Cross young people
The Religious Instruction programme Good Friday
3pm
for 2017-2018 will be held on Solemn Liturgy
SUNDAYS 9.30am - 10.45am. Holy Saturday
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME Blessing of Easter 12noon
Theme 8 - Sat. 22nd April, 10am Foods
in the Hume Hall Easter Vigil 7.30pm
Leaders Meeting: Sat. 22nd April Easter Sunday 9 & 11am
(after session) in the Hume Hall
Church 11am Mass - Sunday 23rd. EPIC: A JOURNEY THROUGH CHURCH
HISTORY
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME Join us either on Tuesdays (7.30-9.00pm)
Theme 8 - Sat. 22nd April, from 3.30pm in or Wednesdays (10.00-11.30am) in the
the Hume Hall, followed by 6pm Mass. Jubilee Hall. Next Sessions:
Weak Leaders and Schism Part I
LIVE SIMPLY MEETING
on 18th and 19th April 2017.
Today, Sunday 9th April
from 10am 11.50am in the Parish hall. PARISH OUTREACH
SOUP RUN the next Soup Run on
Sat. 15th April Group B
 WE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF COME AND SEE - BECOMING A
Mgr. Michael McPartland, SMA who died on PERMANENT DEACON.
Thursday night after a long ailment. Men wanting to know more about the
May his soul rest in peace. permanent diaconate are invited to come to
Our sincere condolences to the SMAs a two hour meeting at Ealing Abbey Parish
Centre, Charlbury Grove, W5 2DY on
PARISH PLANNING GIVING & GIFT AID Saturday 29th April from 10am to noon. No
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES for 2017-2018 booking needed. Wives welcome. Contact
ARE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION. details: Deacon Adrian Cullen 07961
594725 or
We thank all those who support our parish
Deacon Anthony Clark 07545 373548.
through the weekly offertory, loose change,
envelopes and Standing Orders. Today and PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
over the next 2 weekends a member of the Fr Damian will be leading St. Peters
Finance Committee will be available to sign Catholic Church, Hatfield, Herts on a
up any parishioners who wish to make their Pilgrimage to Fatima
contribution by envelopes or standing order From Saturday 21st October to Thursday
and new parishioners who wish to sign up 26th October.
for envelopes. If you would like to come, please speak to Fr
If you are using envelopes and not on Gift Damian for an itinerary, and a booking form.
Aid please consider putting your offertory Price: 699 per person. Deposit of
in Gift Aid. 200.00. Places are limited and on a first-
If you pay UK tax you can join the Gift Aid come, first-served basis.
Scheme and the Church as a registered
charity, will claim the tax back on your FOLK MASS WORKSHOP
offertory contributions increasing this gift At St. Mellitus Catholic Church on Saturday
by 25p for each 1 given, if your annual 29th April from 2- 4 pm.
income tax is more that the tax we will An opportunity to learn a number of new
reclaim. hymns that may not be found in the regular
If you no longer pay tax please contact hymn books, and scripture based specially
Germaine. Thank You! for folk Mass.
Over the past few years several parishioners For more information contact, Cecil by
did not collect their box of envelopes. calling, 07588 110 038 or email,
Today, we have over a 100 boxes still to be ccssquared@hotmail.
collected.
ST IGNATIUS PARISH 10 MILE SPONSORED
FUN-D-RAISING EVENTS WALK on 23 April at 11am.
TEAS /COFFEE Starting at St Ignatius Church, Stamford Hill and
In the Parish Hall after (Sun.) 9am and walking along the River Lea.
11am Masses All funds raised go to CARIS Haringey, who help
homeless families.
ST. JOHN VIANNEY FILM NIGHT Contact Pauline Daly for sponsor forms on 020
Showing The Miracles of Our Lady of 8808 1268.
Fatima will take place on
Thursday 20th April at 5pm in the Parish "AWAKE LONDON A Catholic Bible
Hall. Watch this space! Convention and Healing Service Led by
Anointing Fire Ministry, UK
CARDINALS LENTEN APPEAL (www.sehionuk.org/www.sehion.net) on
For those who wish to contribute to the Saturday 22nd April from 2pm to 6pm in St
Cardinals Lenten Appeal. Please use the Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Tottenham,
envelopes provided. Thank you. N17 8AG. All welcome
Entrance Antiphon
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Six days before the Passover, when the Lord
The repose of the soul:
came into the city of Jerusalem, the children ran
Cynthia Johnson
to meet him; in their hands they carried palm (mother of Mary Johnson)
branches and with a loud voice cried out: Joseph Folan
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you, who have Martin Kilmartin
come in your abundant mercy! O gates, lift high Lutchmine Dookie
your heads; grow higher, ancient doors. Let him Mohan Dookie
enter, the king of glory! Who is this king of Margaret Toher
glory? He, the Lord of hosts, he is the king of RIP
glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you,
who have come in your abundant mercy! RIP Anniversary:
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Larry White
Psalm 21: My God, my God, why have you
forsaken me? Special Intentions:
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Tommy Butler (Get Well)
Gospel Acclamation Praise to you, O Christ, king Kathy OBrien & Family
of eternal glory! Christ was humbler yet, Lindy
even to accepting death, death on a cross. Sinton Family
But God raised him high and gave him the name Jatan Oza & Family
which is above all names. Praise to you, O Christ, Marina Mascarenhas
king of eternal glory!
Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 Easter Blessing
or Matthew 27:11-54 Lilly Walsh
John Breen
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
9:15am Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
For the sick and those in our parish
Maundy Thursday Frank Fox,
Mass of the Lords Supper: 7.30pm Helen Shine,
Joan OCallaghan,
Good Friday:
John & Kathy ORouke,
Stations of the Cross 11am
Nellie OShea,
(lead by children)
Sherry Arul,
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion 3pm Pauline & John Mooney,
Praying around the Cross 6pm Rita Mongelard,
Sarah Namagambe,
Holy Saturday
Val Eaves,
Blessing of Easter Food 12noon
Yvonne Joseph,
Easter Vigil & Mass of the Resurrection:
7.30pm NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,
ARE LISTED
Easter Sunday: IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
9:00am and 11:00am
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
PARISH TEAM Tues to Wed. 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest To make an appointment
Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside
of these hours.