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
http://www.rcdow.org.uk/westgreen
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

17th /18th OCTOBER 2015

TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,
In the first reading from Isaiah: By his sufferings shall my servant justify many,
taking their faults on himself. Jesus is that suffering servant who intercedes on our
behalf and was eternal salvation for us all.
The Letter to the Hebrews puts the same idea in another way: We have the
supreme High Priest who has gone through to the highest heavens Jesus is that High
Priest who intercedes in Gods presence for us he is both Priest and sacrifice to take
our sins away. This is at the very heart of the Mass we celebrate today. That is why we
can approach the altar and the throne of Gods mercy because we have the Suffering
Servant, Jesus as our Saviour.
In the gospel, we see the exact opposite: James and John are seeking glory and
power. They request the best jobs in Jesus kingdom. They have no idea what the
implications of their request. All the Apostles had been previously discussing who was
the greatest Jesus told them it was about being servants. They didnt listen. So when
nobody else seemed to be making a bid for the best positions, James and John decided to
make a move and asked Jesus for the key positions.
Jesus, as ever patient with the two of them, explained yet again, that real power is
based on SERVICE. All of this caused division: the other ten began to feel indignant
with James and John. They were to follow Jesus own pattern: He did not come to be
served, but to serve. Here we have the example of true greatness,
THANKS: A word of thanks to all who attended our Westminster Justice and
Peace Annual Day. I hope you enjoyed the presentations. Fr Sean McDonagh took us
through Pope Francis Encyclical on the care of our common home and helped unpacked
its contents. He also guided us towards understanding the Climate Change Conference
in Paris in December. Sarah spoke about a LiveSimply Parish and Christine spoke on the
work of Pax Christi in France and whats happening there in preparation for Paris.
But notice the Cosmic Walk: this was our final part of the day. It covers the 13.7
trillion years of creation up to the present day. You may not be able to notice that in this
timeline of history, we humans appear just centimetres at the end of the line! While we
are important, it also puts us in our place when it comes to Gods master plan of
creation. Have a look at one of the booklets giving the details of some of the major
stations in the history of our origins.
Thats all for this week, God bless.

Fr Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiry please contact Sr. Clara
at clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or
07816452215.

YOUNG FRIENDS OF JESUS:

It is a group for children from 8 to 12 year
old. Through games, crafts, and other
activities, we will try to deepen our faith.
Everyone is welcome. To book a place,
contact Sr. Clara. Session on Saturday 7th
Nov. at 10am.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates
to our 6pm Mass.
Next session: 21st November 15 at 3:30pm

ALTAR SERVERS MEETING: Next session

in the Parish Hall on Sunday 8th November
from 12.15-1.30pm

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME

(Children attending catholic schools)
We welcome the first Communion
candidates to our 11am Mass today.
Next session: 21st November 15 at 10am

FAMILY MASS: if you would like your

child to take part in the Family mass, we
will meet in the church at 10:15am on the
25th October to practice the reading, songs,
etc.

(Children attending non-Catholic

schools)
Next session: 7th November 15 at 10am.

YOUNG-ADULTS ACTIVITIES

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME

(Children attending non-Catholic
schools)
Next session: 7th November 15 at 10am.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): For adults that are
interested in preparing for your First
Communion and Confirmation. For adults
who have not been baptised. And for
Christians of other denomination who
would like to be received in the Catholic
Church. The next session on the 7th Nov.15
from 3pm-5.45pm, followed by 6pm Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you
would like to have your child baptised on
the 21st of November or later, the next
sessions will be on the 9th & 16th Nov.15
Please contact Sr. Clara to book your place
on the course.
PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 24th
October Group A
Volunteer drivers needed.

WORLD YOUTH DAY KRAKOW 2016!

It is for anyone between the ages of 16-35.
It will be a full two week pilgrimage, which
includes the Youth Festival week in the
city of Lodz (Days in the Diocese) and the
main World Youth Day week in the city of
Krakow. The price is 750. If you are
interested in attending please contact Sr.
Clara.
ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH
The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study
that takes you on a journey through the
entire Bible.
Early Word (Genesis 1-3)
Next session: Tuesday 20th October at
7:30pm or Wednesday 21st October at
10am in the Parish Hall.
JUSTICE & PEACE ANNUAL DAY
Thanks to all the parishioners who
attended and helped at the Justice and
Peace Annual Study Day held on Saturday.
Please check the notice board at the back of the
church for other events we are unable to publish in
the newsletter

FUNERAL MASS

PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of

the late Margaret Lawlor who died on
27th September 2015, her Funeral Mass
will take place here, on Tuesday 20th
October 2015 at 9:15am; followed by
cremation at Enfield Crematorium; Our
sincere condolences to her family and
friends.
May she rest in peace.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF ST

JUDE, FAVERSHAM Fully booked.

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES
TEAS /COFFEE in the Jubilee Hall after the
9am and 11am Masses. All welcome.
FILM NIGHT is on Sunday 15th at 5pm. Our
film is Roman Holiday with Gregory Peck
and Audrey Hepburn European princess
has a day off while in Rome.... No tickets
this time, just pay at the door - 3.00.
Refreshments will be served during the
interval. All are welcome.
OUR PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND
DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE ONSUNDAY
29th NOVEMBER 2015: 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 need
cakes for our stall. (Please, no use
electrical equipment, books, bric-a-brac
items, clothing and shoes). Tickets will
be available shortly. Watch this space!!
n the 31st October.
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Will be held on Saturday 26th October 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. Please note there will
be no 9:15 Mass on 26 October.

DAY TRIP TO CALAIS, by coach on 5th

December 2015. Price: 35 per person. If
you are interested in going; please
Contact: Mariantha or Germaine no later
than 30th October 2015.
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST
PAUL. From 5th October 12th October
2016: Price per person 947.00 (group
of 30) or 988 group of 25). A deposit of
250.00 to book a place. Please contact
Mariantha on 02083523405 or Germaine
on 07711582620.
MARRIED COUPLES GROUP
25-October-2015
12noon 4pm: Shared Lunch,
Silence Prayer (with initial input),
Sharing with partner, Teas & Coffees,
Group Activity: Workshop on Pope Francis
General Audience regarding family life. 4a
Vincent Road, West Green N15 3QH
Contact us by e-mail:
verbumdeilon@gmail.com
Mobile: 07816452215 (Clara) or
07539933230 (Susana)
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER COURSE:
Six week course on Christian Meditation.
Tuesdays 7 to 8.30pm from October 20th
until December 1st (No session on
November 17th). The suggested donation
for the course is 50 but in the case of a
particular economic situation we will be
glad to receive any donation. If you decide
to join the course please reserve your place
by contacting Susana a week before the
beginning of the course.
4a Vincent Road, West Green N15 3QH
Contact us by e-mail:
verbumdeilon@gmail.com
Mobile: 07539933230 (Susana)

Entrance Antiphon
To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O
God; turn your ear to me; hear my words.
Guard me as the apple of your eye;
in the shadow of your wings protect me.
First Reading

Isaiah 53:10-11

Responsorial Psalm 32: 4-5, 18-20, 22

May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place
all our hope in you.
Second Reading

Hebrews 4:14-16

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Son of Man came to serve
and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Mark 10:35-45

Communion Antiphon
Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who
fear him, who hope in his merciful love,
to rescue their souls from death,
to keep them alive in famine.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Tuesday 9.15am Funeral Mass
for the Late Margaret Lawlor, RIP
Sunday Masses:
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Margaret Lawlor
Patrick OFarrell
Elizabeth Clear
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Andrew English
Special Intentions:
Pauline Daley
The Clear Family
The Lawlor Family
Thanksgiving/Guidance
Yvonne Joseph
Birthday:
Patricia Ng Ying
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Eileen Lynch, Joan Hemsworth,
Juan De La Cruz, Snr, Maria Laura Steris,
Ann Maddock, Kevin Newell (Fr Martins
brother), Irina Jackson, Jocelyn Luzon,
Larry Healy, Lucy Kishlak, Margaret Lettice,
Maria de Jesus, Mary Caulfield,
Mary Wallace, Olive Brown,
Padraig Murphy, Sheila Campbell,
Sylvie Beavon, Sylvia Upfield,
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 OFFICE HOURS:

PARISH TEAM:

Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest

Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary

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.