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://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk Facebook:
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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

9th / 10th January 2016

Dear Parishioners,
The Feast of the Lords Baptism marks the end of the Christmas celebration and ushers us
into the ordinary season of the Churchs liturgical calendar. John baptised people with the
baptism of repentance and yet Jesus, who was without sin, availed himself for John to
baptise him. Why the need?
Jesus baptism teaches us two main lessons. Firstly, Jesus identifies himself with us by
showing his solidarity with the human race, which he comes to save. Secondly, Jesus,
stepping into the Jordan, sanctifies the water of baptism so that our sins are washed away
and we come to the state of grace in order to follow him.
The Blessed Trinity was also manifested in the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The gospel
passage brings out clearly to mind while Jesus (the SON) after his own baptism was at
prayer, heaven opened and the HOLY SPIRIT descended on him in bodily shape like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven (the FATHER), You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests
on you. As Catholics we are also baptised into the Blessed Trinity. The minister proclaims
[N] I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
The celebration of our Lords Baptism reminds us of our own baptism by which our sins
(both original and personal sins) are washed away. Baptism, as a sacrament of initiation,
sets us free from sin for us to acquire the state of grace that makes us part of the Body of
Christ; the Church. Baptism is the gateway to all other sacraments. Let us try and live our
baptismal promises and also bring our newly born babies to receive this wonderful
sacrament.
Thank God today marks the 6th anniversary of my ordination into the ministerial
priesthood. Time flies! There are a lot happening within this period that I am sincerely
thankful to God and indeed all family and friends who have journeyed with me thus far. The
Christian family I have here in St. John Vianney Parish has been so wonderful in diverse
ways and I cannot just thank you enough. Thank you for all your presents and friendship.
Please continue to pray for me and I do pray for you. God bless you all!
Next Sunday is Peace Sunday: The message for this day from Pope Francis World Peace
Message 2016 is: Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters.
It also marks the week of Prayer for Christian unity 18 25 January. We pray for unity
among Christians as Jesus prayed: that all may be one.

Fr. Samuel

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.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates
to our 6pm Mass.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES RETREAT:
All Candidates are reminded that their Day
of Reflection / Retreat takes place on
Saturday 30th January and are asked to be
at the Parish Hall by 10am. Candidates are
asked to be punctual.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending Catholic schools)
Today we welcome our First Communion
Candidates who will participate in our 11am
Mass
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic
schools): Next session on Saturday 16th
February from 10am to 11.30am. We also
welcome our First Communion Candidates
who will participate in our 11am Mass
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(for children who received their First
Holy Communion in May 2015)
Second session: on Saturday 16th January
16 at 12noon I the Parish Hall.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): The next session on the
Saturday 16th January 16 from 3:30pm5.45pm, followed by 6pm Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you
would like to have your child baptised on
the 23rd January 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 11th & 25th Jan.
16. Please contact Sr. Clara to book your
place on the course.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

YOUNG FRIENDS OF JESUS: It is a group for
children who have celebrated their 1st
Communion and Reconciliation and are not
yet old enough for Confirmation. We will
meet every Saturday from 10am to
11:15am. Through games, crafts, and other
activities, we will try to deepen our faith.
Everyone is welcome. The spaces are
limited, so if you would like to be part of
that group contact Sr. Clara.
ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT: It will be
today, 10th January from 12.15- 4pm
YEAR OF MERCY:
Year of Mercy: What does it look like? We
will meet today, Sunday 10th January in the
Parish Hall from 10am to 10:45am. We will
explore on this first month, Gods Mercy as
shown in the book of Psalms. Fr. Samuel will
help us to reflect on the Psalm 50 (51) and
King Davids experience of Gods
forgiveness. 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 20th January 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. Any
queries please contact Clara.
ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH
The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday
12th January at 7:30pm or Wednesday 13th
December at 10am in the Parish Hall.
FUNERAL MASS:
We pray for the repose of the soul of the
late Maureen Ann Matthews, RIP: Her
Funeral Mass will take place here on
Wednesday 20th January at 9:15am,
followed by cremation at Enfield
Crematorium. May she rest in peace.
We extend our sincere condolences to her
family and friends.

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES TEAS /COFFEE In the Jubilee
Hall after the 9am and 11am Masses.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF
THE UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC): There
will be a Retiring Collection this weekend,
9th /10th January in aid of SPUC annual
White Flower Appeal in support of Lives
worth Living. Please give generously as you
can.
FILM NIGHT: This afternoon, Sunday 10th
January at 5pm in the St. John Vianney
Parish Hall Entrance 3.00 Light
refreshments will be served during the
intermission. The film The Ladykillers is
about five criminals planning a bank
robbery who rent rooms from a widow. Not
everything goes according to plan
PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 16th January 2016 Group
C. Volunteer drivers needed.
PEACE SUNDAY
Next Sunday 17th January our parish will
celebrate Peace Sunday. This year the
theme is Overcome indifference and win
peace. The work of PAX Christi is based on
the gospel and inspired by faith. Their vision
is of a world where people can live in peace,
without fear of violence in all its forms.
Rooted in Catholic Christianity, they work
with all who share their values to abolish
war and create communities of peace and
justice. Next weekend, 16th /17th January
our Retiring Collection is in aid of PAX
Christi and we invite you to take an
envelope for our Retiring collection.
Without this income their work cannot
continue.
SOCIAL MEDIA MEETING: Takes place on
the Sunday 31st January at 10am in the
Parish Hall. If you will like to be part of the
group, please come to the meeting.
Everyone is welcome. Any question contact
Sr. Clara or clarasmfmvd@gmail.com

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
02083523405 or Germaine on
07711582620.
LIVESIMPLY GROUP ORGANISED WALK in
Downshills Park today, Sunday 10th
January after the 11.00 Mass in solidarity
with the poor. Contact Daniel St Guillaume
0790 684 1486
New Years Resolution - VOLUNTEER FOR
CAFOD: CAFOD needs volunteers to speak
in parishes and/or schools about its work in
the developing world. To find out more
details , locations and book a place on our
next "Understanding CAFOD" training day
on Saturday, 23rd January 2016 call CAFOD
on 0208 449 6970 or email
westminster@cafod.org.uk or book at
https://cafodwestminster.wordpress.com/
CARITAS WESMINSTER REFUGEE
VOLUNTEERS EVENING: You are invited on
Tuesday 26 January from 6pm 8.30pm in
the Westminster Centre for Youth Ministry,
20 Phoenix Road, Euston NW1 1Ta.
The evening will give you the chance to find
out how you can help refugees in London
and Hertfordshire. As well as stalls from
organisations working with migrants and
refugees, we will be hosting a panel on
working with refugees. All Welcome! Please
RSVP by 19 January as places are limited!
Email caritaswestminster@rcdow.org.uk to
book your place.

Entrance Antiphon
After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were
opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a
dove, and the voice of the Father thundered:
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well
pleased.
First Reading

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 103
Bless the Lord, my soul! Lord God, how great you
are.
Second Reading

Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Someone is coming, said John, someone greater
than I. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit
and with fire.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 3:15-16,21-22

Communion Antiphon
Behold the One of whom John said:
I have seen and testified that this is the Son of
God.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
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: Fr Samuel Danso

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Maureen Matthew
Danny Donnelly
Kathleen Kearney
Gerry Cannon
Eileen Cassins
Allan Burgess
Patrick Patsy Murphy
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Mrs Alveres
Denis (Denny) Cronin
Michael & Mary Guerin
Michael Cooney
Mary Brady
Peter Fernandes
Richard Lanigan
Special Intentions:
Dr Adrian Dell
Mrs Kennedy
Betty Burgess
Jim Cassins
James Byrne (Thanks)
Thanksgiving
Mr & Mrs Joey Gonito
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Anne OBrien, Denis Curtin, 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.