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)

12th /13th SEPTEMBER 2015

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY IME

Dear Parishioners,
The first reading from Isaiah is referred to in
Scripture as The Thine Suffering Servant Song.
It tells of Jesus who does not run away from
suffering. He is the example of the perfect
disciple who will not allow verbal insults or
physical abuse to turn them aside from their
path of faith.
How timely is the reading from St James? While
we are still in the middle of the refugee crisis
these words are challenging. If one of the
brothers or one of the sisters is in need of clothes (shelter) and has not enough food to
live on and we say I wish you well; keep yourself warm and eat plenty without
giving them these bare necessities of life, then what good is that; if good works do not
go with it, it is quite dead.
Our faith must lead to action to help those in need. This is true both on an individual
level or a country. On our own we feel helpless; but working together we can do
wonders. Is there any way that we would consider as a parish to look after a refugee
family or individual? this is the reality. We can easily tell others, as the local authority,
as the government to do something. Is there anything we can do together to help???
Who do people say I am? Jesus asked his disciples. But the real question is: Who do
you say I am? do we recognise Jesus
in the stranger, the orphan, the
refugee? Our religion in getting very
serious now? Lets talk and think and
consider possibilities!! I know it is an
outrageous idea. I know I could be
sign out of the parish of it! I am not
ready to go just yet! I could have
space at n.10!! What do you think??
We need to put our actions where our
words are!!!

Fr. Joe

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
IN LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiry please contact
Sr. Clara clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or
07816452215.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending to catholic schools)
22nd Sep 15 Parents meeting 7:30pm
26th Sep 15 Childrens session 10am
(Children
attending
non-Catholic
schools)
29th Sep 15 Parents meeting 7:30pm
3rd Oct 15 Children session 10am
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(Children
attending
non-Catholic
schools)
3rd Oct 15 Children session 10am
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
20th Sep 15 Confirmation interviews
from 10-10.50am and 12noon-1pm
26th Sep 15 First session from 3.305.30pm, followed by attendance at 6pm
Mass
28th Sep 15 Parents meeting 7:30pm
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If
you would like to have your child
baptised on the 10th of October or later,
the next sessions will be on the 5th &
19th October. Please contact Sr. Clara to
book your place on the course.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): This is for adults that
are interested in preparing for your First
Communion, Confirmation or Christians
of other denomination or adults who
have not been baptised who would like
to be received in the Catholic Church.
The programme will start on the 19th
September 2015 from 3pm-5.45pm,
followed by 6pm Mass.

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 MEETING today in the
Parish Hall from 12noon to 4pm.
TRAINING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS:
if you want to be part of the Altar
servers group there will be training on
the 11th October after 11am mass, speak
with Sr. Clara or Martha.
YOUNG-ADULTS ACTIVITIES
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. You will go
deep into each period of salvation
history and discover the amazing story
woven throughout all of Scripture. St
John Vianney will begin The Bible
Timeline on 6th October at 7:30pm and
7th October at 10am in the Parish Hall.
To register for the study write your
name down in the list that is in the back
of the church. I encourage you to join us.
You will love it. Contact Sr. Clara

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES
FILM NIGHT is on Sunday 20th Sep at
5pm. Our film is : "The keys of the
Kingdom" about a priest who is sent on
mission to China. It stars Gregory Peck.
No tickets this time, just pay at the door
- 3.00. Refreshments will be served
during the interval. All are welcome.
TEAS /COFFEE will be served in the
Jubilee Hall today after the 9am and
11am Masses. All welcome
VARIETY SHOW: On Sunday 4th October
from 4pm-7pm in the Parish Hall.
Forget about the other talent shows, you
have seen the rest, now come to the best
Sing Along Songs Recitations
Comedy Acts- Magic and just a fun time.
The Show of the Year Admission: 5 per
Adult; Child - 1. If you would like to do
a performance or to get a ticket contact
Mariantha or Barbara.
After the 11am mass today, NATASHA
WILL TEACH A DANCE FOR THE
CHILDREN TO PERFORM IN THE
VARIETY SHOW. Everyone is welcome.
Please contact her to register.
TRIP TO ST DOMINICS PRIORY
(HAVERSTOCK HILL): On the 23th
September after 9.15am mass. We will
pray the Rosary in this Church where
there are 15 chapels dedicated to the
Rosary. After this we will have a PICNIC
AT HAMPSTEAD HEATH. Everyone is
welcome, please contact Sr. Clara

Find us at: West Green St John

Vianney Church

PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday
19th September Group D. Volunteer
drivers needed.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF ST
JUDE, FAVERSHAM on Saturday 24th
October 2015. Coach leaves at 10am.
Cost 15 per person. Tickets are
available from Mariantha and Germaine.
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST
PAUL. From 5th October 12th October
2016: Price per person 988.00. A
deposit of 250.00 to book a place.
Please contact Mariantha on
02083523405, or Germaine on
07711582620.
PARISH
PASTORAL
COUNCIL
MEETING will take place on Wednesday
16th September at 7.30pm.
WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS:
Today we welcome new members 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 mass.
CHESTNUTS COMMUNITY CENTRE on
St Anns Road has a range of rooms that
can be hired. People will also get a warm
welcome and the opportunity to try a
range of different activities including
Latin American Kitchen every Tuesday
Lunchtime and affordable
complementary therapies at the Laurels.
For more details, please call
02084427640
Please check the notice board at the back of the
church for other events we are unable to
publish in the newsletter

Entrance Antiphon
Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you,
that your prophets be found true. Hear the
prayers of your servant, and of your people
Israel.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Theresa ODonell
Mary ODonnell
RIP

First Reading - Isaiah 50: 5-9

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 114
I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the
land of the living.
Second Reading - James 2:14-18
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the
Lord; No one can come to the Father except
through me.
Alleluia!

RIP Anniversary:
Christine Ng Ying
Special Intentions:

Birthday:
Gretta Sweeney
Wedding Anniversary:

For the sick and those in our parish

especially:
Baby Kristin Andrew Jaworski, Eileen Lynch,
Elizabeth Clear, Joan Himsworth, Juan De La
Gospel - Mark 8:27-35
Cruz, Snr, Maria Laura Steri, Ann Maddock,
Kevin Newell (Fr Martins brother), Irina Jackson,
Communion Antiphon
Jocelyn Luxon, Lucy Cieslak, Margaret Lettice,
How precious is your mercy, O God! The
Maria de Jesus, Mary Wallace, Olive Brown,
children of men seek shelter in the shadow of
Sheila Campbell, Sylvie Bhavon, Sylvia
your wings.
Upfield, Enrique Alonso Paez.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Names not listed above, are listed

in our Book of Intentions.

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

Please note that our Administrator,

Germaine is on holidays.

PARISH TEAM:

Parish Office Hours:

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.