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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Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

12th /13th NOVEMBER 2016

33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,
In this Sundays gospel, Jesus speaks about wars and
revolution, nation fighting against nation, earthquakes, plagues,
famine, fearful sights, persecutions, imprisonment, betrayal by family
and friends, even being put to death. Not a pretty picture in fact, it
can sound downright depressing. But Jesus also says to his disciples, Do not be afraid... Your
endurance will win you your lives. And the reading would have ended with the familiar
words, This is the Gospel of the Lord. This is the Good News.
How often do we look at the world around us and get depressed? We pick up the
newspaper, and most of what we read is bad news: wars in various countries and civil unrest
and protests, great injustices being done to the less privileged, refugees at our doorsteps,
people suffering from natural disasters. Not to mention our own personal lives - we go
through the disappointments of relationships and betrayals, financial difficulties, we see our
loved ones dying from sickness. Yet in all this, our call is to have hope, and not be discouraged
or afraid. No matter what we go through in life, whatever happens in our world, death and
disasters do not have to be the last word... we are in Gods hands, and His last word is Jesus:
the Beginning and the End, the One who has won us eternal life. This is the Good News.
At the same time, we are also called to act, to do our part in promoting a culture of life
and love, instead of death and hatred. It is never enough to just put up with the things that
happen to us or around us each one of us can be an positive force in our lives and that of
others. Change is possible. Love is possible. Forgiveness is possible. Justice is possible. Not
easy... but possible. And when we each do our part, our endurance can make a big difference
in our own lives and in the world. I dont know about you, but to me, this definitely sounds
like Good News!!
VERBUM DEI MISSIONARIES MEETING: This week, I had the privilege to participate in a
meeting in Rome, with other members of the Verbum Dei community. 35 missionaries
(sisters, brothers, priests and married couples) of 16 nationalities, currently working in 6
countries across Northern Europe, gathered together to share: the challenges our mission,
how to live our call as missionary men and women and work together as an ecclesial
community, common projects, etc. It was a very fruitful encounter, and we all returned to our
mission field with a greater desire to work for the Kingdom: another good news!
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: This Sunday we remember all those who have lost their lives in
various wars, especially those personally known by members of our parish community. On
the 11am Mass, there will be a special celebration with a procession at the end, where a
wreath will be laid at the cross outside the church building.
Have a blessed week ahead! Sr. Devy

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTION
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates
to participate at our 6pm Mass
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Today, Sun. 13th, we welcome out First
Communion candidates to participate at our
11am Mass
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Next session on 19th November (entrance
on Vincent Road N15)
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS:
The initial enquiry period (precatechumenate) for our parishs group of
enquirers will be moving into its second
stage on Saturday 26th November at the
6pm Mass, with our unbaptised enquirers
celebrating the Rite of Acceptance into
the Order of Catechumens, and those
already baptized celebrating a Rite of
Welcome as candidates. The first phase of
the journey of initiation has been a time for
seekers to hear the mystery of God
proclaimed. The enquirers have consciously
and freely sought the living God and entered
the way of faith and conversion as the Holy
Spirit opens their hearts. We ask you please
to pray for the new catechumens and
candidates as they continue their
conversion journey. We, as a parish, will
journey with them as they discover what it
means to follow Christ as a Roman Catholic.
Next session on
th
26 November 16 Hume Hall: 4.005:45pm - Followed by 6pm Mass.

THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM

If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 10th December or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 5th & 19th
December 16. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION
On Saturday 12th November after our 6pm
Mass and on Sunday 13th from 10am to
10:45 in the Church.
SCHOOL ADMISSION FORMS:
Parents wishing to apply to Catholic
Primary School Reception for the next
academic year are advised to get application
forms for the various schools and obtain a
Letter of Catholic Practice from their Parish
Priest. These are issued to those who attend
Mass regularly. Please note Fr Joe will be
signing school references in 2 weeks
time in the Parish Hall.
AN EIGHT PART BIBLE STUDY
Classes continue on 15th November at
7.30pm & 16th November at 10am in the
parish hall for Mary: A Biblical Walk with
the Blessed Mother, an extraordinary
study that reveals Marys unique role in
Gods Kingdom. Cost: suggested donation of
10 for the material needed to follow the
course.
To register please contact Sr. Devy
on 07403 784 463
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS:
During the month of November, we
traditionally remember relatives and friends
who have died. Please write in the names of
the deceased on the white forms and place it
in the Remembrance Book, and place your
donation for Masses for the Holy Soul in the
envelop provided in the box next to the
table. They will be prayed for during all the
Masses in the coming month. Part of the
plan is that you would attend Mass as much
as possible also, its unfair to leave all the
praying to others!!

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Takes place next Saturday, 19th November
at 12noon, here at St John Vianney Church.
If you know of someone who is sick and
housebound and would like to attend:
please contact Germaine on 020 8888
5518 during office hours.
Drivers are urgently required to help with
transportation.
PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITY:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11are
Masses
OUR PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND
DRAW
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2016
AS PART OF OUR FUND RAISING EFFORT.
A basket for items/goods for the Parish
Bazaar Tombola is available by the pillar in
front by the Altar. We would needs bottles,
toiletries and items such as unwanted gifts
suitable for the Tombola. Also we will need
cakes for our stall.
(Please, NO USED ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENTS DUE TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS; NO CLOTHING
AND SHOES.)
Everybody is welcome. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Raffle Tickets are available at the back of the
from Mariantha, Kim
Let us support our Parish
DAY TRIP BY COACH/FERRY to
BOULOGNE on 3rd DECEMBER 2016
Cost: 35 per person {valid passport
required}
Coach leave outside St John Vianney Church
West Green N15 at 6:30am

SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION

Todays second collection is for the annual
Sick & Retired Priests Fund of the Diocese of
Westminster. The Fund ensures elderly and
infirm priests are not alone in their senior
years, after a lifetime of service. Your gift
helps defray the costs the Diocese bears in
fulfilling its lifetime commitment to these
men for their housing, medical,
convalescence, companionship and spiritual
support needs. Please be generous... Most
priests retire with modest means, and later
on circumstances with health, mobility, or
frailty can adversely impact their ability to
live independently. If you do not have an
envelope, plenty are still available
throughout November, or you can donate
online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations
CAFOD MEMORIAL MASS
You are warmly invited to the CAFOD
Memorial Mass, in memory of all Supporters
and Volunteers, at The Church of Christ the
King, 29 Bramley Road, Oakwood, London
N14 4HE at 11am on Wednesday 23
November. To include someone in our book
of remembrance, please send us their name
by calling CAFOD Westminster on 020 8449
6970 or emailing westminster@cafod.org.uk

24HOURS ADORATION FOR THE LORD:

At St Ignatius, Friday 18th Nov
from10.00am to Saturday 19th November
10.30am. Friday, 7pm Guided Reflection and
thanksgiving for the Year of Mercy.
Confessions: Fri 7-8pm, 9-10pm, Sat 7-9am.
Food & drink available throughout the night.

LIVE SIMPLY invites you to a walk in

Downhills Park this Sunday 13th November.
Meet outside the church after the 11am
Mass.

At St Paul's, Friday 18th November Opening Mass at 6.30pm

Followed by Adoration for the Blessed
Sacrament until Benediction on Saturday
19th at 6.15pm. Concludes with Mass at
6.30pm Confessions - Friday 7.30pm 8.30pm Saturday 11am -12noon and 5pm 6pm

PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:

The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 19th
November Group C.
Volunteer drivers required. Thank You

CHRISTMAS FAYRE
St Annes Home
77 Manor Road N16 on Saturday 26th
November from 12-3.30pm. All Welcome

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of
affliction.
You will call upon me, and I will answer you,
and I will lead back your captives from every
place.
First Reading:

Malachi 3:19-20

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 97
The Lord comes to rule the peoples with fairness.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:
John Flaherty
Deceased Member of the Legion of Mary
RIP
RIP Anniversaries
Eugene Flattery
Patrick Nyland

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Stay awake, praying at all times
for the strength to stand with confidence
before the Son of Man.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 21:5-19

Communion Antiphon:
To be near God is my happiness,
to place my hope in God the Lord.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary

Special Intentions:
The Day Family
Fran Taglatolle
Donors Thanksgiving
Nora OSullivan
Birthday
Michael James
Mildred Thomson
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Betty Kennedy,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto, Don
OSullivan, Greta Lettice, Helen Shire, Joan
Fachtna OCallaghan, Mary & John ORouke,
Margaret Kennedy, Maria DSouza, Mary,
Catherine & John OSullivan, Nellie OShea,
Nialda & Angelo Cattina, Pantaleone Mansi,
Pat Phelan, Patricia Hunt, Marie Dorson, May
Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard, Sarah
Namagambe, Sheila Courtney, Sherry Arul,
Timothy OConnor, Val Eaves, William Ng
Ying, Yvonne Joseph
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.