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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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

12TH /13TH MARCH 2016

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Dear Parishioners,
In our first reading today, Isaiah speaks to the people giving
them hope at a time of their captivity in Babylon. St Paul
reminds us that he is willing to sacrifice everything in order to know Jesus he is racing to
the finish, for the prize to which God calls us upwards to receive in Christ Jesus: In our
racing to the end of Lent and celebrating Holy Week it is a symbol of our spiritual journey
towards the reward of heaven.
The Gospel has those immortal words: Let the one without sin cast the first stone!
Even though we are sinners ourselves, we often cast the stone of judgement at others.
THE GOSPEL: We look closer at the gospel story where the woman is accused of
committing adultery. The scribes and the Pharisees try to trap Jesus. If he shows
compassion and forgives the woman, he could be accused of encouraging people to break
the Law of Moses. The penalty for adultery was stoning to death if he agreed with this
actions, where was his mercy? Jesus simply turns the tables on those who accused the
woman and also who wanted to snare him he asked them to look at their own sins. At
least they had the humility to walk away one by one!
Here we see Gods mercy in action. We saw it last Sunday in the story of the Prodigal
Son and the forgiving Father. We see it in todays story. Jesus is especially kind to those he
is called to judge. Mercy and forgiveness isnt about condoning the sin, but about pardoning
the sinner. The story reminds us that we should not be too quick to judge and take the high
moral ground.
For Jesus it wasnt a matter of anything goes but he distinguishes between the sin
and the sinner. He tells the woman go away, and do not sin any more.
We need to think long and hard on that compassion of Jesus. Again it is part of our
celebration of the Year of Mercy.
PS: Finally, there is one aspect of the story that always upsets me. Where was the man
who committed adultery? Why was he not brought before the crowd to be stoned as well?
Discuss!!
Have a wonderful week.

Fr Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS

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CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES

YEAR OF MERCY: OUR YEAR OF MERCY

FORMATION after our 6pm Mass and on
tomorrow, 13th March from 10am to 10:45 in
the Church.

All the activities take place in the Parish Hall.

Any enquiries please contact Sr. Clara at
clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or 07816452215.
CONGRATULATIONS to our young people

who celebrated the Sacrament of

Reconciliation on Friday and participated in
a celebration of thanksgiving yesterday.
Thanks to all leaders and parents who
prepared the children
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic schools):
We welcome the children in the Saturday
Morning classes who will be participating at
our 11am Mass today. Next session on
Saturday 9th April from 10am to 11.15am,
upstairs the Parish Centre entrance on
Vincent Road through the Iron Gate.
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
We welcome the First Communion Candidates
who will be participating at our 11am Mass
today. Next session, on Saturday 9th April
from 10am to 11.15am in the Hume Hall,
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: Our next
meeting with Confirmandi and Parents on the
9th April from 3.30pm-6pm, followed by
participation at our 6pm Mass.

ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR OF

MERCY on the 23th March at 7pm in the
Verbum Dei Spirituality Center.
RECONCILATION SERVICES IN THE
DEANERY;
Wood Green & West Green - Friday 18th
March at 7.30pm
Tottenham - Monday 21st March at 7.30pm
Stamford Hill & Stroud Green
Tuesday 22nd March at 7.30pm
LENT: ACTIVITIES
(MORE INFORMATION ON THE LEAFLETS
AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH)
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.
GUIDED PRAYER:
Closing meeting on the 20th March after the
11am Mass.

RCIA PROGRAMME: Next Meeting on the

19th March at 4pm in the Parish Hall.
Rehearsal on Saturday 26 March at 10am in
the church. Please be on time.

CHILDREN REHEARSAL FOR GOOD FRIDAY

STATION ON THE CROSS:
Rehearsal on the 20th March after the 11am
Mass.

THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you

would like to have your child baptised on the
9th April 2016 or later, the next sessions will
be on Monday, 4th 18th April 16. Please
contact Sr. Clara to book your place on the
course.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE

SOUL OF:
For the late Demetria Dela Cruz Hoggan,
RIP (mother of Maria Elena), her funeral will
take place here on Friday 8th April at 9.15am.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN ALTAR

SERVER? TRAINING SESSION on Sunday 10
April after 11am Mass. The only requirement
is that the person has received the first Holy
Communion and First Reconciliation
Application forms are available on the black

May she rest in peace. We will remember her

families and friends in our prayers.
PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at 5pm
on Saturday 19th March 2016 Group D
Volunteer drivers needed.

WHAT ON FOR HOLY WEEK

Passion (Palm)
Sat 19/Sun 20
Sunday Masses: 6pm; 9 & 11am
Chrism Mass
Tues 22 at Westminster
Cathedral, 12 noon
Holy Thursday
Mar 24 at 7.30pm
Good Friday
Mar 25 at 11am
Stations of the
presented by young
Cross
people
Good Friday
3pm
solemn Liturgy
Holy Saturday
Mar 26
Blessing of Easter 12noon
Foods
Easter Vigil
7.30pm
Easter Sunday
Mar 27: 9 & 11am
PARISH /FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses.
ST PATRICKS CELEBRATION: Our St
Patricks celebration with Traditional
Bacon & Cabbage Dinner/Social
TODAY, 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); preschool/baby free Tickets available from
Mariantha, Kim & Kathy.
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. It includes Coach Transfer to
London Stansted return. Flights: London
Stansted Thessaloniki / Athens return.
See notice board for full details
Mariantha on 2083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
THE LIVESIMPLY GROUP
Invite all parishioners for a group visit to the
Door of Mercy - Westminster Cathedral on
Saturday 19th March. Meet at Seven Sisters
Station High Road entrance at 10.30am.

Mass at 12.30am. Please sign attendance

sheet at the back of the church.
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 next
meeting on 7th April. We can also give
advice and support from a buddy. Tell us what
you think?
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 Tel: 020 8889 8421

PLANNING GIVING & GIFT AID

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES for 2016-2017
ARE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION.
We thank all those who support our parish
through the weekly offertory envelopes and
Standing Orders. Over the next 4 weekends
a member of the Finance Committee will be
available to sign up any parishioners who
wish to make their contribution by standing
order and new parishioners who wish to
sign up for envelopes. If you are using
envelopes and not on Gift Aid please
consider putting your offertory in Gift Aid.
If you pay UK tax you can join the Gift Aid
Scheme and the Church as a registered
charity, will claim the tax back on your
offertory contributions increasing this gift
by 25p for each 1 given, if your annual
income tax is more that the tax we will
reclaim. Over the past few years several
parishioners did not collect their box of
envelopes. If you no longer pay tax please
contact Germaine. Thanks
The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday
5th April at 7:30pm or Wednesday 6th
April at 10am in the Parish Hall.

Entrance Antiphon
Give me justice, O God,
and plead my cause against a nation that is
faithless.
From the deceitful and cunning rescue me,
for you, O God, are my strength.
First Reading

Isaiah 43:16-21

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 125
What marvels the Lord worked for us! Indeed we
were glad.
Second Reading Philippians 3:8-14
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!
Now, now it is the Lord who speaks
come back to me with all your heart,
for I am all tenderness and compassion.
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!
Gospel

John 8:1-11

Communion Antiphon
Has no one condemned you, woman? No one,
Lord. Neither shall I condemn you. From now on,
sin no more.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
Tuesday Communion Service 9:15am
Sunday Masses:
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Demetria Dela Cruz Hoggan
Leona Columbres Laguardia
Rosemary Amadi
Rosario Fernandes
Serafim Soares Fernandes
Augustine Alphonse
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Peter McEvoy
Special Intentions:
Ann Commins,
Josephine Dike
Birthday
Aurora Ferreira
Christine Ng Ying (Birthday Remembrance)
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Boniface Pinto,
Bret Hart, Denis Curtin, Desmond Van
Gramberg, Joseph Breen, Madeleine Jordan,
Maria DSouza, 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.

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:

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.