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RIP: Please pray for those who have died recently especially Fr. Vincent Royles, Phyllis Cooke,
Margaret Rutter, Sheila Garry, Mabel Loake, Laura Buckley, John Paul Brogan, and all whose
anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace.
St. John Vianney Parish Coventry
Let us pray for pray for our sick priests, parishioners, family and friends including Mary Lynch,
Peggy Wilson, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Ann & Colin Evans, Tina Mulligan, Mrs Staunton, Arthur
Cooke, Maura Stone, John Knight, Kevin McNamara, Eugene Gallagher, Brian McGonnigle,
Abraham Doherty, Bob Jones, Myles Hastings, Pat O’Neill, Mabel, Muriel Finn, Laurence Sullivan,
Ann Lennie, Ryan Green, Anne O’Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, Kelsie-Sky Cutting, Sheila Cutting, Betty
Buggle, Jim Ward, baby Max, Sean Kelly, Shirley Woolston, Harrison O’Leary, George Lawlor,
Alan Barry, Cathy Wanczycki, Nora Heavey, Pat Cahill, Marion Morris, Ann Bullock, Mary
Graham, Jenny Forbes Smith, Eileen Jackson, Mary Maloney, Sylvia Barrow, Philomena Alonge,
David Nesbitt, Tony Carey, Pamela Phillips, Dan Harty, Paul Evans, Diane McGee, Paul DaPonte,
Lillo Rahill, Gerard McCann, Tina Carey, Margaret Walker, Cliff Jones, Rose Williams, Catherine
Shorney Cynthia Goddard, Michael Hill, Paul Wooding, Brian Hassett, Eddie Sheehan, Sheila
Williamson, Sheila Lewis, Rebecca Power, Kay Frost, Archie Kelly, Ruth Chandler, Dave & Eva
Barratt, Anthony Quinn, Grace Harrison and Charles Addison.
Saturday 31st
WEEKLY DIARY
Sunday 1st
SUNDAY: Tea and Coffee after 10.30 Mass come and meet fellow parishioners
MONDAY: Mother and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30
MONDAY: Parish Youth Group 6.30pm-8.30pm
TUESDAY: Journey in Faith Group 7.45pm – 9pm
WEDNESDAY: Extend exercise group after 9am Mass in Parish Hall
THURSDAY: Choir Rehearsal 6.30pm – 8.00pm
FR. JONATHAN’S DIARY: Monday: Bishop Pargeter’s Silver Jubilee; Tuesday: Diocesan
Vianney House
1 Bishopton Close
Coventry
CV5 7GW
www.st-john-vianney.org.uk
[email protected]
Parish Priest
Rev Fr Jonathan Veasey
(024) 7646 6332
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday 31st January 2015
Liturgy this Week
Monday 2nd
Tuesday 3rd
Vigil Mass 6.00pm
Confessions 7.00pm
People of the
Parish
Mass: 10.30am
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
Blessing of candles, procession
Mass 6.45pm
and Mass
FERIA
Mass 9.00am
Blessing of throats after Mass
FERIA
Education Service meetings and visit to St. Anne’s School Nuneaton; Wednesday: Inservice day for teachers in Staffordshire; Thursday: Blessing of the new St. Gregory the
Great School buildings, Oxford; Friday: SJV School and parish activities.
CAFOD: One Climate, One World. The UK general election is May gives us a platform
to lobby politicians of all parties to work together and prevent climate change pushing
people deeper into poverty. It is important that we act now. Please join us and send the
clear message that in order to tackle poverty we must tackle climate change and
protect the world that has been entrusted to us. You can support our campaign by
sending emails and letters to your MP at http://www.cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Takeaction-today/MP-climate-action
ROSARIES: Do you have unused Rosaries hidden away in cupboards and drawers?
Since 2009 The Catenian Rosary Group have been sending Rosaries to the Aboriginals in
Australia and to Missions in the 3rd World Countries in Africa. There is a collection point
in the porch.
Wednesday 4th
The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered Charity Number 234216
Sunday 8th
Mass 6.00pm
MEMORIAL OF ST AGATHA
Thursday 5th
Friday 6th
Mass 9.00am
MEMORIAL OF ST PAUL MIKI AND
COMPANIONS
Mass 9.00am
Saturday 7th
Phyllis Cooke
(Jim & Val)
Parish Quiz Night 7.30pm
FERIA
Mass 10.00am
Intentions of
Mary O’Keeffe
(Teresa)
Claire Thompson
(Tess & Family)
Michael Caulfield
(Packie & Stash)
In Thanksgiving
(Nora)
Intentions of
Neville Patrick
Dorrian
Special Intention
(Farmer)
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 7th
Vigil Mass 6.00pm
Mass: 10.30am
Confessions 7.00pm
People of the
Parish
Ann Kirkwood
Dear Parishioners,
FOOD BANK: A collection point has been set up at the back of Church with a list of
This weekend is designated Education Sunday when we are invited to pray for the work
of Catholic Education in this country. Did you know that the Church educates 798,687
pupils across 2,250 schools? It also has 4 universities and 13 university colleges and
higher institutes. This is some amazing commitment which demands our prayers. In our
own parish we rejoice in the gift of our St. John Vianney Primary School, our parish preschool and Bishop Ullathorne Secondary School. We give thanks for the great work they
undertake on behalf of our community and families. This is a good moment to
remember that our schools are there to assist families in educating children and passing
on the faith. This is work they cannot do unaided, but also require the support of
parents, families and our community to complete this work.
This weekend there is a special second collection for the work of the Catholic
Education Service which supports every diocese in this country in providing and
securing Catholic education. Thank you for your generosity.
Please keep in your prayers the children and families preparing for First Reconciliation
and First Holy Communion. During their time of preparation lots of wonderful work will
be taking place in school and the children will also be working with their families to
complete a very special book that will help everybody get ready for these celebrations.
Each weekend at Mass the children will be bringing their books to the altar as a
reminder of this special time and of our need to pray for them.
With my prayers and best wishes,
Fr. Jonathan
items required. Please support the families in our city. Your donations will be very much
appreciated.
BUILDING MATTERS: Upgrades to our buildings need to take place all of the time. To
meet health and safety requirements an asbestos survey has recently been completed
and an electrical survey will take place soon.
PARISH VISITATION: On the weekend 14-15th February Bishop William Kenney will be
visiting SJV Parish to celebrate the weekend Masses with us and to discover more about
the life of our parish community. During the weekend he will be meeting with our
Parish Pastoral Council, key staff from our school, members of the parish youth group,
our finance team and with as many parishioners as possible. After Mass on Saturday
14th February, there will be a cheese and wine social in the Parish Hall and then on
Sunday morning after 10.30 Mass there will be breakfast rolls and refreshments. I do
hope many of you will take this opportunity to join us at Mass this weekend and also
afterwards, to meet with Bishop Kenney and share your reflections on the life of our
parish.
CATECHIST TRAINING: We are looking for any parishioner interested in enrolling in
the diocesan Parish Catechists Course to come forward. Please speak with Fr. Jonathan.
HELP NEEDED: To support the Krizevac Project we are looking for anyone who may
have a dry space in their homes to store books, perhaps a loft or garage. If you are able
to help please contact Catherine Carr: 02476 404225.
SJV PRE-SCHOOL will shortly be allocating places for September 2015. Children are
welcome from the age of 2 years. There may be some extended provision available for
children in their pre-school year. For more information please call into pre-school or
contact them on 76695329
ASSISTANT SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR POST: The Archdiocese of
Birmingham seeks to employ a person with good knowledge of the Church, a social
work background and competence with computers to join its Safeguarding Team.
Initially part-time 20 hours, travel required. Closing date: 27th February. Further details
available by emailing: [email protected]. See poster in porch.
SAVE THE DATE: St John Vianney School are celebrating their 50th Anniversary,
reserve the weekend of 15th - 17th May 2015 for a weekend of celebrations, event
details to follow.
DATES FOR THE DIARY: 6th February: SJV Quiz night, 13th February: Irish Night, 14-15th
February: Parish Visitation with Bishop William Kenney, 18th February: Ash Wednesday,
2nd March: Parish Pastoral Council, 10th March: First Confessions, 8-9 May: First Holy
Communion, 15th -17th May: SJV school 50th Anniversary celebrations, 28th June;
Confirmation.
BLESSING OF THROATS: Tuesday, the Memorial of St. Blaise, patron saint of throats –
the traditional blessing will be given after Mass.
JOURNEY IN FAITH: When did you learn anything new about the Catholic Faith?
Perhaps there are things you need to unlearn? Our talks and discussions on the Catholic
Faith continue this Tuesday in the presbytery at 7.45pm and conclude by 9pm. They
provide an opportunity to refresh and update. Come and join us!
NEW PARISH WEB-SITE: Have you taken a look at the new parish web-site? Many
thanks to Tomas, for designing the site and uploading so much information. As you can
see, there is more information that is needed. If you have any further suggestions for
developing the web-site, please speak with Johanne Leeming the parish secretary or Fr.
Jonathan. Have you liked the parish Facebook page? We are now up to 195 likes.
SJV QUIZ NIGHT: This Friday 6th February – Parish Hall Come and test your
knowledge against fellow parishioners, prize for winning team. Fish & Chips supper
available £6, quiz only £2.50. Doors open 7.00pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm – pay on the
door.
PARISH IRISH NIGHT: Takes place on Friday 13th February at the Massey Ferguson
Club. On this occasion we are fund-raising to support our parish pre-school. Please keep
this date free for a really good social event. Tickets priced £6.00 adult and £3.00 per
child.