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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30th /31st DECEMBER 2017
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

Dear Parishioners,
I begin by wishing you and all who are dear to you,
a very blessed New Year. On looking back on 2017 and
some of the some of the items mentioned in our
Christmas News publication, there is much to be
thankful for even in the midst of tragedies. It is all part
of the ‘ups and downs of life’.
Today, as we say goodbye to 2017 and welcome a New Year, we do so in hope,
expectation and excitement … new challenges and new possibilities.
It is the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We thank God for our
own families and for the human family to which we all belong.
As we listen to today’s scripture readings, we hear of the faith and trust of
Abraham and even when things didn’t look as if they would work out as God promised.
The Hebrews reading repeats the story of Abraham’s faith.
The Gospel of Luke tells of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. The
characters in the scene are, Simeon, the Holy Spirit, Anna, Jesus , Mary and Joseph. “And
Mary pondered all these things in her heart”! We too need to reflect and ponder on
these wonderful acts of God we read about in scripture. God Is still very alive and active
in our lives today too. Let us thank God for our own families. Ask the Lord to help you
see the ‘GOOD’ in all of our families and not be obsessed by the ‘not-so-good’ in them!
Like wise in our christian family and all of humanity. Yes, there can be much to
moan about, but when you look carefully, there is much to rejoice about too.
Cardinal Vincent has a Pastoral Letter for us today. He speaks of the important of
his own family and especially his parents. He reminds us of New Year resolutions and
quotes st Paul’s letter to the Colossians: “You are God’s chosen reace, his saints, he loves
you and you should be clothed in sincere compassion, in kindness and humility,
gentleness and patience … and may thepeace of Christ reign in your hearts”.

MANY THANKS for your generosity over this Christmas period; your cards and
gifts are very much appreciated. Our gratitude to all who give of their time and energy
caring for others; feeding the hungry; visiting the housebound; the Catechetical
programmes; participation in all aspects of our Masses/ Liturgy; adult education;
looking after our church building and the many other ways you help to build up God’s
kingdom here in West Green. Keep up the good work!!
Happy New Year! Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass and
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 6th January 2018: Group B
Volunteer Driver/Helpers urgently needed.
REMEMBRANCE TREE
Our Remembrance Tree is up and we
encourage parishioners to write the names
of their loved ones and hang it on the tree.
PARISH ACTIVITY –TEAS /COFFEE
In the Parish Hall after (Sun.) 9am and
11am Masses
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
2017-2018
Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
1st Session on Saturday 6th January at
12noon, for children who received their
First Holy Communion in May 2017,
Parents’ Meeting – Saturday 6th January
2018 at 12noon in the Jubilee Hall
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next Session – Saturday 13th January 2018
at 10am in the Hume Hall
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next Session – Saturday 6th January 2018 at
3.30pm in the Hume Hall
SUNDAY MORNING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For children attending State Schools
Next session: Sunday 7th January 2018
at 10am in the Parish Centre
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
Next session: Saturday 13th January
2018 from 3.00-5:45pm in the Parish
Centre.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 13th January2018 or later,
the next session will be on
Monday 8th & 22nd Jan at 7.30pm
in the Parish Hall. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul of:
William Wadhams, RIP
(Husband of Ana Wadhams).
We remember his family in our prayers.
His Funeral Mass will take place here at
9:15am, Tuesday 16th January followed
by cremation. May he rest in peace. .
PLEASE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul of:
The late Mary Day, RIP
Who died on Saturday 23rd December at
Priscilla Wakefield House.
Her funeral Mass arrangements to follow.
May she rest in peace.
And the repose of the soul of:
Celestina Sanviti, RIP (mother of Doris
Sanviti)
Who died on Monday 25th December.
Her Funeral Mass arrangements to follow.
May she rest in peace.
We will remember their families and friends
in our prayers.
FILM NIGHT
The next film night showing:
“Twelve Angry Men”
Starring: Henry Fonda is on the Sunday
7th January at 5.00pm, in the Parish Hall
Entrance £3.00
PARISH MAGAZINE 2017
Our new parish magazine,
‘THE LAST TEN YEARS,
including MY JOURNEY TO ST JOHN
VIANNEY’ compiled by Barbara O’Driscoll,
available at the back of the church for £5
per copy.
Copies of our 2007 magazine are still
available
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL RECEPTION
CLASS 2018
If your child was born between;
1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014
and you wish to make an application for
admission.
Application packs are now available from
the school office, Stanley Road London N15
3HD.
The deadline for ALL applications is
MONDAY 15th Jan 2018.
ST MARY’S PRIORY CATHOLIC INFANT
AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS
We have places for three year olds in our
Nursery (three from January).
Application packs are new available from
the school office, St Mary’s Priory Catholic
School, Hermitage Road N15 5RE and
complete an application form.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION
The Government is making a critical
decision on whether to overturn the
admissions cap which prevents Catholic
schools from allowing all Catholic pupils to
attend.
They have acknowledged that this policy
discriminates against Catholics and
promised to abandon it; now we need you
to tell them not to U-turn on their promise
to Catholics. Visit
http://catholicnews.org.uk or search for
‘Catholic Education’ in your search engine
to write to the Government and urge them
to drop their policy which bans new
Catholic schools.
AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY
St Paul Sunday Missal 2018:
£5.95 per copy.
Westminster Year Book 2018:
£4.50 per copy
Readers please collect your copy of the
Sunday Missal.
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
There will be a pilgrimage to Fatima for
youths aged 16-20 years, on 23rd-28th
March 2018. If you are interested to join
this pilgrimage or know someone who
might like to, please contact Sr. Devy.
WESTMINSTER JUSTICE & PEACE
INTERGENERATIONAL EUROPEAN
PILGRIMAGE
2nd – 11th APRIL 2018
By coach leaving from St John Vianney
Church, West Green to
Calais – EU Borders and Refugees;
Brussels – Trade and Economics;
Strasbourg – EU and Human Rights;
Taize – Reconciliation
Assisi – Care of Creation
Rome – Inspiration of Pope Francis
and Geneva – the UN and Human Rights
Price: £695 per person
For further details and application forms
please contact justice@rcdow.org.uk
From Fr. Joe, Sr. Devy,
Germaine and Fr. Samuel,
 Entrance Antiphon
The shepherds went in haste,
and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in
a manger.
First reading
Genesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3
Psalm 104:1-6, 8-9
He, the Lord, is our God. He remembers his
covenant for ever.
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
At various times in the past
and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
but in our own time, the last days,
he has spoken to us through his Son.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
Communion Antiphon
Our God has appeared on the earth, and lived
among us.
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
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence: Fr Samuel Danso
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul:
Celestina Sanviti (mother of Doris Sanviti)
Charlie Stewart
Mary Day
Fernando Negrillo (brother of Veronica
Aragon)
Betty O’Dwyer (widow of John O’Dwyer)
Joan O’Callaghan (sister of Christina Danaher)
Philomena Evelyn D’Souza (mother of Sr. Ann
Marie D’Souza)
William Wadhams (husband of Ana Wadhams)
Eoin Miller
RIP
RIP Anniversary
Virgilio Ramos
Special Intentions:
The Falvey Family
Bridget & Gerry King
Janice Leckie
John & Christina Danaher
Daniel St Guillaume,
Ann Warnett
Birthday
Evrol Ng Ying
William Ng Ying
For all the sick and those in our parish
Ana Ascensao, Angela & Eduardo Pane,
Angelina Boi, Anne O’Brien, Barry Cove,
Bernadette Stapleton, Con Kelleher,
David McDonagh, Grace Coutinho,
Jean Poppleton, Joe Breen, Marie Dorson,
Maria Terzaga, Matthew Stapleton,
Michelle Christodoulou, Phil Devane,
Rita Mongelard, Sheila Courtney,
Sherry Arul, Tom Reaney, Yvonne Joseph
NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,
ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon & 1-4pm
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.