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)

6th / 7th February 2016

Dear Parishioners,

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Our three scripture readings today have a common theme.

Isaiah, Paul and Peter are called by God in different ways. All feel
unworthy of the task. When Isaiah experiences the holiness of God, he
says: What a wretched state I am in! I am lost ! St Paul says: I am
the least of the apostles St Peter says: Leave me Lord; I am a sinful man. Yet, these
were key people called to serve God, in spite of their limitations. God sees beyond human
failings; he has faith in us. God calls us to serve, not because we are already saints, but
because we are willing to respond as best we can. We try to play our part, and leave the rest
to God. We have a chance to make a new start this coming Lent. During our celebrations of
the Year of Mercy, we have an opportunity to understand once again what Gods mercy and
compassion looks like and how it can be applied in our lives in our time.
ASH WEDNESDAY: We begin Lent in a few days time. I bring to your notice the
invitations set out in the Lenten flyer, giving the celebrations, services and events taking
place over the next 40 days! We may be considering Lenten Resolutions there is more
than enough to be getting on with. Let us try to make the most of the opportunities put
before us. Let prayer, Fasting, Giving, be at the center of our activity this Lent.
The flyer publicising the parish activities during this season of Lent are available. See
overleaf of some the possibilities.
Two books available one the PARIS DIARIES & the other LENT FAST,
VEGETARIAN FEAST published by Justice and Peace Commission. They are 3 each or 2 for
5.
IMRALI PRISON, ISTANBUL: Next Sunday morning I should leave very early to join
an International Delegation in Istanbul, Turkey. We will be lawyers, politicians and
individuals seeking to meet Abdullah Ocalan. He has been in the Imrali Island prison since
1999. He for many is the Kurdish Nelson Mandela. From his prison cell he has written
three books. They map out a peaceful solution to the longstanding Turkish/Kurdish conflict.
His release would be so significant in the peace process in the Middle East. Pray for our
Delegation, please, as we try to negotiate a slender hope to meet Abdullah Ocalan and to
play some part in working for peace and human rights in this situation.
There is one little difficulty in this exercise. Some time ago, when a similar delegation
attempted to meet Abdullah Ocalan, they were arrested by the Turkish authorities. I cant
imagine that happening this time!! (I hope not!) I will try to keep you informed of progress.
Dont forget your Lenten resolutions!! Have a wonderful week.
Fr Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact Sr. Clara
at clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or
07816452215.
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Today we welcome all our First Communion
Candidates to participate at our 11am Mass.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): RCIA: Rite of Sending /
Election This Sunday, we celebrate the Rite
of Signing and Sending Forth, formally
affirming the readiness of our catechumens
to be named by our Archbishop as members
of the Electthose chosen by God for
baptismand to pray for our candidates
continued growth in the Spirit. Next
Saturday we will journey to the Cathedral to
celebrate the Rite of Election (of the
catechumens those preparing for baptism)
and the Call to Continuing Conversion (of
the candidates those who are baptised but
have not celebrated the sacraments of
confirmation and Eucharist) with Cardinal
Vincent.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you
would like to have your child baptised on
the 5th March at 1:30pm 2016 or later, the
next sessions will be on Monday, 29th Feb. &
14th March 16. Please contact Sr. Clara to
book your place on the course.
ACTIVITIES:
PARISH FUN-D-RAISING EVENT BRING
AND BUY CAKE SALE:
Let us support our Bring and Buy Cake Sales
in the Parish Hall this weekend, Saturday
6th and Sunday 7th February after all
Masses (Parishioners are invited to support
the event by bringing in cakes and buying)
Thank you.
Today we WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
to St John Vianney Parish who have joined
our parish community recently. We invite
you to join us for teas and coffee in the

Parish Hall after our 6pm Mass on 6th

February and all Masses on the 7th February.
TEAS /COFFEE In the parish hall after the
9am and 11am Masses.
Two books available published by Justice
and Peace Commission. The PARIS
DIARIES & LENT FAST, VEGETARIAN
FEAST are available at 3 each or 2 for 5.
LENT: ACTIVITIES (MORE INFORMATION
ON THE LEAFLET ATTACHED)
ASH WEDNESDAY (Fast & Abstinence)
MASS, 10th Feb. Ashes will be distributed
at the 9:15am and 7:30pm Masses. Service
for SJV school children at 10:30am.
EVENING MASS AT 7PM FOLLOWED BY
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: on the following
Fridays: 12th, 19th and 26th February and
4th and 11th March at 7pm
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sat
20th Feb 12noon.
PASSOVER MEAL: will take place on
Wednesday 16th March at 7pm in the Parish
Hall. Tickets will be available soon.
PARISH RETREAT: On 14th February. 1st
Session 10 to 10:45am - 2nd Session 1pm2.30pm. Enrolment sheet at the back of the church.
GUIDED PRAYER: Introductory meeting
21st February 10am 10:45am, in the
Parish Hall. Enrolment sheet at the back of the
church.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE: 18th March

7:30pm.
CHILDREN REHEARSAL FOR GOOD
FRIDAY STATION ON THE CROSS: Contact
Martha
YEAR OF MERCY:
The next Year of Mercy formation will
take place Saturday 13th February after the
6pm Mass and Sunday 14th February in the
Parish Hall from 10am to 10:45am. The
theme is: The Holy Door. What does your
holy door look like? If you will like to attend
please write down you name in the list that
is in the back of the church.

ADORATION WITH THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY
will take place on the Wednesday 24th
February at 7pm in the Verbum Dei
Spirituality Center. If you will like to attend
please write down, you name in the list that
is in the back of the church.
24HOURS FOR THE LORD: on the 4th and
5th of March we will celebrate 24 hours of
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, more
information and the rota will be available
soon.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL
From 5th October 12th October 2016:
Price per person 947. A deposit of
250.00 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. Accommodation: 2 nights
in THESSALONIKI; 1 night in KALAMBAKA;
1 night in DELPHI; 3 nights in ATHENS.
Please contact
Mariantha on 2083523405 or Germaine
on 07711582620
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO
help celebrate Fr Joe Ryan's 10 years as
Chair of Westminster Justice and Peace on
February 19th. This is an inclusive event, to
which all are invited. There will be Mass in
St John Vianney's Church at 7pm, followed
by a 'Bring and Share' supper. Everyone is
welcome to bring food or drink to the Hall
before the Mass. Since this is also the CAFOD
Fast day, we invite you to contribute only
vegetarian food, and soft drinks. Anyone
wishing to help with the evening please
contact Barbara on 0208 888 4222 or in the
office Mon-Wed
DANCE/EXERCISE: in the Parish Hall on
Mondays from 10am 2.50 per person.
Please contact Sr. Gill or Candy.

PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING

(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 13th February 2016
Group C Volunteer drivers needed.
ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH
The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday
23rd February at 7:30pm or Wednesday 24h
February 10am in the Parish Hall.
CARDINALS MASS OF THANKSGIVING
FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 14th
May 2016 at 3pm.The Archbishop will be
inviting to this Mass all couples in the
Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th,
30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year
over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic
marriage in 2016. If you are celebrating an
anniversary, please give your parish clergy
the following details: husband and wifes
names, wedding date, full postal address
and email (or telephone number, if no
email) by the 7th March 2016.
LENTEN ALMS APPEAL CARITAS
WESTMINSTER Our 2016 Lenten Alms
appeal will be in support of Caritas
Westminster, the official social outreach
arm of the Diocese of Westminster. Lent is
the perfect time for us to think of those
suffering without the poor, the
marginalised, the least among us and to
make a sacrifice through prayer, fasting and
almsgiving. Caritas Westminster works
across our Diocese, throughout London and
Hertfordshire, enabling and co-ordinating
parish communities to find practical
solutions that address a variety of local
social needs. For example, rough sleeping,
food poverty, human trafficking, youth
employability and loneliness. During Lent
there will be two second collections in
support of Caritas Westminster. Please take
a Caritas Westminster flyer as you leave
Mass today. You can also get more
information about Caritas Westminster (and
make a donation online) at
www.rcdow.org.uk/caritas

Entrance Antiphon
O come, let us worship God
and bow low before the God who made us,
for he is the Lord our God.
First Reading

Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8

Responsorial Psalm
137:1-5, 7-8
Before the angels I will bless you, O Lord.
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I call you friends, says the Lord,
because I have made known to you
everything I have learnt from my Father.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 5:1-11

Communion Antiphon
Let them thank the Lord for his mercy,
his wonders for the children of men,
for he satisfies the thirsty soul,
and the hungry he fills with good things.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
ASH WEDNESDAY (Fast & Abstinence)
Mass 9:15am & 7.30pm
Mass & Stations of the Cross:
Friday 7pm
Sunday Masses:
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am
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:

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
RIP
Carlos Da Silva Figueira
Luciano Amorelli
Angela Maria Amorelli
Michael Cahill
Tom Scanlan
RIP Anniversary:
LanFranco Gaglione
Special Intentions:
Kathy Day
Mike Amorelli
Desmond Van Gramberg
Sarah Namagambe
Winnie McDonagh
Margaret Kennedy
Mary Cahill & Family
Ana Maria Sista and the Papa Family
The Rowley Family
Sr. Sheila Shea (Speedy Recovery)
Maria De Jesus
Geppina & Pantaleone Mansi
Rita Mongelard
Christine Sheeham
Mary Towell
Jacob Varughese
Daisy LOlival
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Anne OBrien, Denis Curtin, Joseph Breen,
Madeleine Jordan, Maria DSouza, Margaret
Lettice, Marilyn Martin, Mary Caulfield,
Mary Glynn, Michael Cahill, 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.

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.