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4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518
E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
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Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)
Dear Parishioners,
Today we hear the story of the Good Samaritan. The other
readings could get lost in the shadow of this most powerful parable.
In the first reading from Deuteronomy, Moses urges the people to
make Gods law grow in their hearts and minds, not just lip-service.
St Paul to the Colossians tells us that the church is the body of Christ we are his body made
up of many parts.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most beautiful and well known of all
of Jesus stories. We have heart it so many time that we may say we know all about it but
we need to look at it as if for the first time. Notice that the young man in the story asks Jesus
the question: Who is my neighbour? and then pushes Jesus further in order to justify
himself and had in mind to embarrass Jesus.
Jesus tells us clearly that our neighbour is anyone, regardless of colour, race, creed,
class, origins anyone who needs help.
The Levite and the Temple priest do not emerge in a good light. They pass by on the
other side of the road not wanting to get contaminated by touching what they perceived as a
corpse they would not be able to participate in Temple worship if they touched a dead
body. Whatever compassion they may have had, was over-ridden by Temple rituals
something Jesus often condemned. Do we ever pass by on the other side?
Help comes from a most unexpected source, a Samaritan. Jesus didnt say whether
the injured man was a Jew or Samaritan. It didnt matter; he was in need, so he generously
and courageously offered help. He not only cared for his injuries, but he also put his hand
in his pocket as well to offer financial support.
So we need to make this story our own once more. We need to see ourselves in all the
players in the story: i.e. the injured man, even the robbers, the Levite, the priest and the
Samaritan. There is a message to us from all those characters.
SKYDIVE!! I did it at last! All went very well last Thursday. Thanks for all your
support and sponsorship in the crazy venture! The amount raised is over 4,000, to be
divided between parish funds and our Justice and Peace work. Its been also a valuable
wake-up-call on my weight-watching a stone loss in 5 weeks! Im considering running
slimming classes or at least consultation on the topic!! Many thanks again for all your
support and encouragement.
We welcome Fr Tom Murphy, SJ who is with us once more. We hope you enjoy your
stay here at St John Vianney.
Thats all for now. Have a nice week! Fr Joe
REGISTRATION 2016/2017
for SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
classes for Children attending State
Schools.
If you wish to enrol your child / children for
the 2016/2017 Programme in preparation
for
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
2) First Communion (age 8 and above);
3) Post Communion (for children already
completed their First Communion
Programme.
Please take a REGISTRATION FORM from
the BLACK FOLDER on the shelf at the
BACK of the CHURCH - fill it in, attach
copies of Birth and Baptism Certificates of
the child and return as soon as possible to
the Parish Office, 4 Vincent Road.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
your faith, please complete an application
form available at the back of the church and
make contact with Sr. Susana or Sr Monica at
the Parish Office. The programme will start in
September 2016.
FUNERAL MASS
We pray for the repose of
For the late Doreen Mary Duprez, RIP,
(partner of Philip McGinley) who died on 4th
July, her Funeral Mass will take place here on
Tuesday 12 July 2016 at 9:15am followed by
cremation at New Southgate Crematorium.
For the late Manuel Oliveira, RIP
(husband of Laura) who died on 6th July,
funeral arrangements to follow.
We keep them and their family in our prayers.
May they rest in peace.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on
Saturday 16nd July 2016 Group A
TANDEM SKYDIVE
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR JOE
Who has completed his
Tandem Skydive last
Thursday. To date the
total sponsorship has
reached 4,285.05
pledged in the parish and
through justgiving.
Please contact Mariantha or Germaine to
pay your pledged amount.
You can also give through the justgiving
page as below:
https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/rc
diocese-westminster/frjoeskydive
Many thanks for your support.
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am Mass
RED-CAP VOLUNTEER:
THANK YOU:
I, Marzena Trela-Brownlie, would like to
thank all the parishioners of St John Vianney
parish for their generosity which helped me
to raise the total sum of 714.06. This will
help to cover my cost and the rest to be used
on next years trip as a Red-Cap Volunteer.
Thank you!
SOCIAL MEDIA MEETING:
Takes place on the Thursday 14 July at
10am in the Parish Hall.
If you will like to be part of the group, please
come to the meeting. Everyone is welcome.
VOLUNTEER CLEANER NEEDED:
We are seeking a volunteer cleaner to
maintain high levels of cleanliness within
our Parish Centre. Duties will include
cleaning within the Centre and Parish Hall
complex communal areas. Please contact
the Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES FOR 2016/2017
1. There are still 75 boxes of Offertory
Envelopes still to be collected. They
are available at the back of the church.
2. If you no longer pay tax, please
contact Germaine.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL.
From 5th October 12th October 2016: .
It includes Coach Transfer to London
Stansted return. Flights: London Stansted
Thessaloniki / Athens return.
Accommodation: 2 nights in
THESSALONIKI; 1 night in KALAMBAKA; 1
night in DELPHI; 3 nights in ATHENS.
All those booked on this pilgrimage are
reminded that they must pay their
balance by 31st July 2016.
Please contact
Mariantha on 02083523405 or Germaine
on 07711582620.
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
As for me, in justice I shall behold your face;
I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.
First Reading
Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 68
Seek the Lord, you who are poor, and your hearts
will revive
Second Reading
Colossians 1:15-20
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice,
says the Lord,
I know them and they follow me.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Luke 10:25-37
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
your TIMES
praise.
MASS
&singing
SERVICE
Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Tuesday:
Funeral Mass at 9:15am
for the Late Doreen Mary Duprez, RIP
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Jimmy Maguire
Ann Kilmartin
Chantal Barton
Vincent Danker
Angela Doherty
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
John Lanigan
Special Intentions:
The Oliveira Family
The Duprez Family
The Doherty Family
Mary OConnor (Get Well)
Christina Danaher
Birthday
Clare Foley
Ryan Ng Ying
Thanksgiving
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Ava-Maria Ubaka,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto,
Brian Waters, Christina Sheenan,
Greta Lettice, John ORouke, Joseph Breen,
Maria DSouza, Mary Caulfield, Mary Griffin,
Mary Towell, Nialda & Angelo Cattina,
Pat Phelan, Rita Miller (speedy recovery),
May Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard,
Timothy OConnor
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am
PARISH TEAM