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

24th /25th OCTOBER 2015

ORDINARY TIME

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN

Dear Parishioners,
Jeremiah 31: 7-9: Jeremiah, like Isaiah, was a prophet of the exiled
people of Israel. It was at the lowest point in their history, yet Jeremiah
spoke of a promise God would fulfil. The remnant of Israel they will be
gathered from the ends of the earth. God will save his people
In the letter to the Hebrews, God saves his people through the High
Priest, Jesus himself.
In the Gospel, we hear of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar whose sight
Jesus restores. But notice Jesus respects the blind man and asks him:
What do you want me to do for you? It was rather obvious, yet Jesus did
not presume what was best for the blind man Master let me see again!
God saves his people in bringing His light into our world. That light can
enlighten our minds when we allow it to.
There is a clear message in todays readings concerning blindness;
silencing other; not listening; deciding for others. We need to be aware that
blindness can take many different forms.
So often we know what is best for people! We offer them our answers
and our solutions. We presume what is best or good for others
While we want to be helpful to others, we need to LISTEN to their story
How much do we listen. How do Religious or Political leaders listen to the
voices of people, or is it to a select few or to those who shout the loudest or
have the finances to make their voices heard!!
For example: How are we as a nation responding to the refugee crisis?
As Popo Francis said are we listening to the cry of the poor? What will be the
Pastoral guidance coming from the Synod in Rome on marriage and family
life?
Now China is our best friend! We are trying to ignore our neighbours in
Europe! What about the Dalai Lama? His visit to the UK caused coolness in
UK and China relations in the past. There is something not quite right here!
I hope I am wrong, but I see trouble ahead as a result of this weeks
China/UK contracts. It cuts across the plans which is hoped will emerge from
the Paris Climate Change Conference. Where does the Nuclear Power
station leave renewable energy? There is the matter of safety and nuclear
waste disposal! Why are subsidies being withdrawn from renewable energy,
such as solar panels etc. There are so many contradicting voices, even with
the Wisdom of Solomon, we would struggle!

Notice in the gospel, the crowd tried to silence Bartimaeus, but then
changed their minds. Crowds can be very fickle. It is the voice of Jesus we
need to listen to and follow him.
Thats all for this week, God bless. Fr Joe
PS: Dont forget the clock

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 at
clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or
07816452215.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
We welcome our Confirmation
Candidates to our 6pm Mass.
Next session: 21st November 15 at
3:30pm
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
(Children attending nonCatholic schools)
Next session: 7th November 15 at
10am.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
PROGRAMME
(Children attending nonCatholic 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 3pm5.45pm, 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.
ALL SOULS: The Commemoration
of all the Faithful Departed,
Monday 2nd November Mass
times 9.15am and 7.30pm.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE
PARISH
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.
ALTAR SERVERS MEETING: Next
session in the Parish Hall on Sunday
8th November from 12.15-1.30pm
FAMILY MASS: if you would like
your child to take part in the Family
mass, we will meet in the church at
10:15am today, 25th October to
practice the reading, songs,
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. 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 3rd
November at 7:30pm or
Wednesday 4th November at 10am
in the Parish Hall.
DOCUMENTARY on BBC 3:
Carlo & Nataly Gaglione said,
since their son took his own life
more than 3 years ago, they
receive support morally,
financially, thoughtfully. They raise
almost 100,000 for the charity,
yet the rate of suicide is still going
up, more than 6,000 since their
sons death. There is a
documentary, PROFESSOR
GREEN, SUICIDE AND ME to be
screened on BBC 3 on Tuesday
27 October at 9pm. They have
taken part in this program and urge
the whole community to view it.
Thanks.

PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION):
The next Soup Run at 5pm on
Saturday 31st October Group B.
Drivers needed
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE
SICK
Takes place on Saturday 31
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 31st October.
st

SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS FUND:

Next week our parish will take up a
collection for the sick and retired
priests of the Diocese of
Westminster. Your generous
donation helps to ensure these men
whove lived their vocation and
given their lives to the Church are
provided for in their elderly and
infirm years. The Sick & Retired
Priests Fund helps cover medical,
housing, convalescence, and
personal needs of these priests,
often alone and many without
personal savings. Envelopes are
available in the back of the church
please take one home and bring it
back next weekend. Theyve been
here for us; let us be there for them.
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS:
During the month of November, we
traditionally remember relatives and
friends who have died. Please write
in the names of the deceased on the
white forms and place it in the

Remembrance Book, and place your

donation for Masses for the Holy
Soul in the envelop provided in the
box next to the table. They will be
prayed for during all the Masses in
the coming month. Part of the plan
is that you would attend Mass as
much as possible also, its unfair to
leave all the praying to others!!
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
November 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
on Sunday 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 used electrical
equipment, books, bric-a-brac
items, clothing and shoes).
Tickets will be available shortly.
Watch this space!!
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY
TRIP
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.
St. John Vianney RC Primary
School is looking to recruit
FOUNDATION GOVERNORS. If you
are interested and want to find out
more, please contact the school on;
Tel 020 8889 8421 or email
admin@stjohnvianney.haringey.sch.uk .

THIS WEEK
WE PRAY
Entrance
Antiphon
Let the hearts
that seek the Lord
FOR:
rejoice;
turn to
the
Lord and
The
repose
of his
thestrength;
soul:
constantlyJames
seek his
face.
Downes
Elizabeth Clear (Months Mind)
First Reading
Patrick OFarrell Jeremiah
31:7-9 Margaret Lawlor
Daphne Phillips
Responsorial
Psalm
Michael Psalm:
Rougheneen
125:1-6
Gene Dorris
What marvelsMrthe
Lord worked for us!
Martin
Indeed wePaula
were Maselino
glad.
Michael Cherely
Second Reading
Hebrews
RIP
5:1-6
RIP Anniversary:
Gospel Acclamation
Andrew English
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the
light of
the world, says the
Special
Intentions:
Lord;
The Clear Family
anyone who
follows Family
me will have the
The Lawlor
light of life.
Alleluia!
For the sick and those in our
parish especially:
Gospel
10:46-52
Eileen Lynch, Joan Mark
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.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
Saturday [No 9:15 Mass today]
12noon Mass with Anointing of
the Sick
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

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm4pm
To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
We cannot guarantee to have anyone