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)

23rd / 24th January 2016

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners,
Again we have a feast of scripture! Nehemiah. When the
Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, Ezra, the priest,
wanted to re-inform the people and re-establish the Jewish religion. He begins to read from
the book of the Law of Moses and explains its meaning to the people.
St Paul reminds us that just as the human body is one though made up of many parts,
so we who make up the Church of Jesus Christ, one composed of different members with
different gifts, yet form a unity in Christ.
St Luke writes for Theophilus and for us, recalling Jesus return to his home town of
Nazareth. God fulfils his promise in Jesus, the long-awaited saviour of all people. But sadly,
he is not accepted in his home town.
Note that Jesus went down to the Jordan. Was baptised by John and so began his
ministry. He did not remain in the desert; but began proclaiming the Word of God and
giving signs in the towns and villages he visited. His reputation went before him so when he
visited Nazareth and began to tell his own people that he was the Anointed One the
Messiah they said Is he not one of our own we know him where did he get all this
wisdom? And they could not accept him. They only saw the man Jesus, the carpenter,
whom they had known they could not accept the change in Jesus as he carried out his
mission for God the Father. Their minds were closed!
Justice & Peace Commission Open Meeting Wednesday 27 January: Each year we
have had an Open Meeting to share ideas on Justice and Peace throughout the diocese. This
meeting is special. Why? In the Westminster diocese there is a review of all the agencies,
commissions and groups with a view to clarifying their objectives and to make the most
efficient use of the resources entrusted to them. This is the nearest thing to an Ofsted
Inspection!! I am very happy to give a full account of our Justice and Peace work and your
help as parishioner will be very much appreciated. Dany Cronin is leading the review
process. I would wish to give a clear indication of our work in the Commission and your
constant and involvement as parishioners. We will begin with delicious soup at 6pm. If you
can attend please sign in on the clipboard at the back of the church. Many thanks.
Bishops Ordinations: On Monday 25th at 12 noon, two auxiliary bishops will be
ordained for our diocese of Westminster, Canon Paul McAleenan (Watford) and Mgr. John
Wilson (Leeds).
Hopefully a number of people from our parish will be able to attend. Canon Paul has a
very sound background. He trained at St Patricks College in Tipperary!! We wish them
every blessing in their ministry.
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
(Children attending non-Catholic
schools): Next session on Saturday 30th
January from 10am to 11.15am, upstairs the
Parish Centre entrance on Vincent Road
through the Iron Gate.

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.

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME

(for children who received their First
Holy Communion in May 2015)
Session Three: on Saturday 6th February16
at 12noon- 1pm in the Parish Hall.

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.

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 11am. Candidates are
asked to be punctual.

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.

HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME

Next session Theme Six, on Saturday 6th
February from 10am to 11.15am in the
Hume Hall, followed by participation in our
11am Mass on Sun. 7th in 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.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR

ADULTS (RCIA): The next session, the Rite
of Sending on the Saturday 6th February 16.

FUNERALS:
We pray for the repose of the soul of

THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you

would like to have your child baptised on
the 13th February 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 8th & 22nd
February. 16. Please contact Sr. Clara to
book your place on the course.
ALTAR SERVERS MEETING: It will be
Sunday 7th February from 12.15- 1:30pm

The Late Sr. Margaret Corbett, RIP: Whose

Funeral will take place on Friday 29th
January at 10.30am at St Peters-in-Chain
Church. May she rest in peace. We
remember her family and friends in our
prayers at this time of bereavement.
The Late Michael Cahill, RIP: His Funeral
Mass will take place here on Monday 1st
February at 9:15am, followed by
committal/cremation. May he rest in peace.
We remember to his wife Mary, his family
and friends in our prayers at this time of
bereavement..

ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH

The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday
26th January at 7:30pm or Wednesday 27th
January at 10am in the Parish Hall.
ANNUAL JUSTICE AND PEACE OPEN
EVENING on WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27th
at St John Vianney Parish Centre, 386
West Green Road, N15 3QL, 6pm food,
6.45pm prompt beginning of sharing and a
structured discussion on the future of
Justice and Peace in the diocese. All are
welcome please sign in!!
PEACE SUNDAY:
Thank You from PAX Christi, the
International Catholic Movement for Peace.
This year the theme is Overcome
indifference and win peace. The Retiring
Collection last weekend raised 691.06.
Thank you for you kind generosity, 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 OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 30th January 2016 Group
A. Volunteer drivers needed.
WELCOMING 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 the 6pm Mass on 6th February and all
Masses on the 7th February.
PARISH FUN-D-RAISING EVENT
BRING AND BUY CAKE SALE:
Let us support our Bring and Buy Cake Sales
in the Parish Hall on Saturday 6th and
Sunday 7th February after all Masses
(Parishioners are invited to support the
event by bringing in cakes and buying)
Thank you.

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES TEAS /COFFEE In the Jubilee
Hall after the 9am and 11am Masses.
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.
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.
WARNING COURIER TELEPHONE
SCAMS:
Metropolitan Police Service is reissuing
its warning regarding Courier Scams.
DO NOT hand over any money or items
purchased as a result of this type of
phone call. Do not give any details.
Hang up the phone and call the police
from another phone.

Entrance Antiphon
O sing a new song to the Lord;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
In his presence are majesty and splendour,
strength and honour in his holy place.
First Reading

Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 18
Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life.
Second Reading

1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Lord has sent me to bring the good news to
the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Communion Antiphon
Look toward the Lord and be radiant;
let your faces not be abashed.

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:

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Michael Cahill
Eileen Cassins
Jim Tansey
Kevin Brooks
Maureen Matthew
Carlo Papa
Seamus MacShane
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Tony Rowley
Giuseppina Amato
Peter Carthy
Peggy Roberts
William Rebello
Special Intentions:
Sarah Namagambe
Monica Dean
Mary Cahill & Family
Ana Maria Sista and the Papa Family
The Rowley Family
Sr. Sheila Shea (Speedy Recovery)
Maria De Jesus
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.