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WelcomeWelcome to the website of the Catholic Parish of Saint John Vianney,
located in Mount Nod, just on the edge of the City of Coventry. In these unprecedented times it is with a saddened and heavy heart that I have had to close the Church for public services and private prayer.
Fr Emmanuel and myself will of course keep you all in our prayers during this troubled time and I ask you keep us in yours. God bless Fr Sebastian |
Full Closure of Catholic Churches Following the Prime Minister’s historic announcement (23 March) strengthening restrictions in an attempt to combat the spread of COVID-19, Catholic Churches are closed to the public at this time.
Prime Minister’s statement on Monday 23rd March link
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales updated its guidelines link.
Prime Minister’s statement on Monday 23rd March link
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales updated its guidelines link.
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PuDuring this time Mass will be streamed via our You Tube Page on: Sunday @ 9.30am & 11.00am and Monday - Saturday @ 9.30am.
Please join us on line: Our Lady of The Assumption and St John Vianney livestream
You can download Weekday Mass sheets
Make an Act of Spiritual Communion– This can be done whilst you watch a live stream of Mass being offered.
You can make an act of Spiritual Communion by saying the following prayer:
“My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.”
A beautiful idea for Palm Sunday - How can we publicly acknowledge this important day on our calendar when so many of us will be behind closed doors? (LINK)
What if everyone on Sunday April 5 in the morning, puts a branch on the door of their house or on the window, to celebrate Palm Sunday?
It could be any green branch you can get. This would help, despite the social distancing, to be connected as we enter into the Holiest of Weeks. We may be physically isolated, but not separated. We are united as the body of Christ. We are the Church.
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
COVID-19 Downloads
You can download the letter from the President and Vice President of the Bishops’ Conference and a PDF offering Liturgical Advice:
Public Acts of Worship in Catholic Churches in England and Wales - COVID 19
Liturgical Advice for the Bishops of England and Wales in the light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 18th March 2020.
ISOLATED BUT NOT ALONE - Online Mass
Some of the parishes in the Diocese will live stream their Masses, so you can still access a Mass even if not in person.
Please click on the link, for a list of parishes in the diocese who are live streaming Mass.
SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY
Many of our parishioners fall into High Risk Categories, if you know someone who may need help with shopping, picking up prescriptions or even just a phone call please contact Michelle or Johanne (phone numbers are on the Newsletter) and they will arrange this support.
PARISH FINANCE
Thank you for continuing to support the parish financially. Weekly offerings can be handed in via the Presbytery letterbox.
Please ensure that offerings are handed in using a sealed envelope, either the usual Gift Aid ones or a plain envelope.
Please consider setting up a standing order and gift aid.
Click here to download the relevant form and return it via the Presbytery letterbox or Email: sjvparishsec@live.co.uk
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Palm Sunday : 5 April
Easter Day : 12 April
Ascension Day : Thursday 21 May
Pentecost : 31 May
Corpus Christi : 14 June
Please join us on line: Our Lady of The Assumption and St John Vianney livestream
You can download Weekday Mass sheets
Make an Act of Spiritual Communion– This can be done whilst you watch a live stream of Mass being offered.
You can make an act of Spiritual Communion by saying the following prayer:
“My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.”
A beautiful idea for Palm Sunday - How can we publicly acknowledge this important day on our calendar when so many of us will be behind closed doors? (LINK)
What if everyone on Sunday April 5 in the morning, puts a branch on the door of their house or on the window, to celebrate Palm Sunday?
It could be any green branch you can get. This would help, despite the social distancing, to be connected as we enter into the Holiest of Weeks. We may be physically isolated, but not separated. We are united as the body of Christ. We are the Church.
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
COVID-19 Downloads
You can download the letter from the President and Vice President of the Bishops’ Conference and a PDF offering Liturgical Advice:
Public Acts of Worship in Catholic Churches in England and Wales - COVID 19
Liturgical Advice for the Bishops of England and Wales in the light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 18th March 2020.
ISOLATED BUT NOT ALONE - Online Mass
Some of the parishes in the Diocese will live stream their Masses, so you can still access a Mass even if not in person.
Please click on the link, for a list of parishes in the diocese who are live streaming Mass.
SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY
Many of our parishioners fall into High Risk Categories, if you know someone who may need help with shopping, picking up prescriptions or even just a phone call please contact Michelle or Johanne (phone numbers are on the Newsletter) and they will arrange this support.
PARISH FINANCE
Thank you for continuing to support the parish financially. Weekly offerings can be handed in via the Presbytery letterbox.
Please ensure that offerings are handed in using a sealed envelope, either the usual Gift Aid ones or a plain envelope.
Please consider setting up a standing order and gift aid.
Click here to download the relevant form and return it via the Presbytery letterbox or Email: sjvparishsec@live.co.uk
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Palm Sunday : 5 April
Easter Day : 12 April
Ascension Day : Thursday 21 May
Pentecost : 31 May
Corpus Christi : 14 June
The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered Charity No. 234216
