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
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

19th /20th December 2015

Dear Parishioners,
Here we are on the Fourth Sunday of Advent the
waiting to celebrate Our Saviours birth is almost here. Mary,
the mother of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ is centre stage in the gospel.
In the first reading from the prophet Micah, Bethlehem is mentioned the least
expected place for the Messiah to be born the time is now when she who is to give
birth, gives birth
Mary has just been visited by the angel Gabriel and has been invited to be the
Mother of God made flesh!
With certain fear trepidation and uncertainty of what was involved, Mary said:
Yes, I am the handmaid of the Lord, let what you have said be done to me.
But notice Mary, when she heard that her cousin Elizabeth was expecting a baby,
she went as quickly as she could to be with her. What a response! Mary could easily
have stayed and rested in the security of her own home! No, she responded to the need
of her cousin there is a very good example for us in Marys response.
In these last days before we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Saviour, let us open
our hearts and minds to the needs of others it is there in other people that we see the
face of God!
In this same context we continue to reflect on the Jubilee Year of Mercy. We are
invited by Pope Francis to rejoice in Gods goodness, mercy, compassion, his love for us
always let us receive and accept his loving mercy, and THEN we can continue to share
it with others.
Please take and pass on our Christmas Services leaflet to your friends or
neighbours.
Its great to have Fr Samuel with us at this time.
Thanks for all your cards, greetings and gifts; they are all very much appreciated.
In advance, I wish you every blessing and joy in the coming days as we celebrate
Our Saviours birth. May the hope and joy of Christmas remain with us all in the year
ahead.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Fr Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
MASS & SERVICE TIMES:
Monday 21st to Thursday 24th 9.15am
CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday 24th
Morning
9:15am
Family/Childrens Mass
7:00pm
Carol Service
10:00pm
Mass of Christmas
10.30pm
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
(CHRISTMAS DAY) Masses:
9:00 and 11:00am
Sat 26th December: 9.15am
& 6pm
Sun 27th (Holy Family of Jesus, Mary &
Joseph) (Sat. 6pm); Sun. 9:00 and
11:00am
Mon. 28th, Tues. 29th, Wed. 30th,
Thurs. 31st - 9:15am
NEW YEARS EVE MIDNIGHT MASS
11.30pm Service begins with review of
2015
NEW YEARS DAY: FRI. 1st JAN 2016
Mass:
9.15am
(Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH
FAMILY MASS: There will be a rehearsal
today 20th December after 11am Mass for an
hour to practice hymns for the Christmas
Eve Mass,
Next Family Mass, we will meet in the
church at 10:15am on the 24th January to
practice the reading, songs, etc.
ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT: It will be on
the 10th January from 12.15- 4pm
YEAR OF MERCY
Adoration with the Blessed Sacrament for
the Year of Mercy will take place on the

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
Year of Mercy: What does it look like?
We will meet on the Saturday 9th January in
the Church and on the 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.
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:
Next session on 9 January 2016
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending Catholic schools)
Next session on 9 January 2016
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic
schools)
Next session on 9 January 2016
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(for children who received their First
Holy Communion in May 2015)
First session and Parents Meeting on 9th
January 16 at 12noon.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): The next session on the
16th Jan 16 from 3:30pm-5.45pm, 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 the Monday, 11th & 25th
Jan. 16. Please contact Sr. Clara to book your
place on the course.

ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH

The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that
takes you on a journey through the entire
Bible. Next session: Tuesday 12th January at
7:30pm or Wednesday 13th December at
10am in the Parish Hall.
PENTITENTIAL SERVICES IN HARINGEY
Tottenham Monday 21st Dec 7.30pm
Stroud Green No Penitential Service
PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING
ACTIVITIES TEAS /COFFEE In the Jubilee
Hall after the 9am and 11am Masses.
HOMELESS DURING ADVENT:
On behalf of all the homeless who have been
seen and fed during our Soup Runs, many
thanks to all the parishioners who have been
helping with the preparation of sandwiches,
soups, tea and coffee throughout the year; to
those who have generously donated gifts and
clothing.
CLEANING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS:
We are urgently looking for volunteers to help
with cleaning the Church for Christmas. If you
can help, please come along and join us after
our 9:15am Mass on Wednesday 23rd
December. We would need a couple of men to
help the ladies. Thank you.
PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION):
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 9th
January 2016 Group B.
YEAR OF MERCY: The Cardinal opened the
Holy Door in Westminster Cathedral on
Sunday, 13 December. Those making a brief
pilgrimage during the Year to the Cathedral
Holy Door or the others through the Diocese
may gain the Jubilee Indulgence for
themselves or the Holy Souls. Our closest
Holy Door is at Brook Green; the Italian
Church, Clerkenwell; Enfield; Haverstock Hill;
Hounslow; Kingsland; Lincolns Inn Fields;
Marylebone; Soho Square; Stanmore;
Waltham Cross; Our Ladys, Welwyn Garden
City; Our Lady of Willesden

BAZAAR PRIZES
Waiting to be collected
Would the winners of the following raffle
prizes please check your tickets and contact
Germaine during office hours to arrange
collecting your prize.
Pink ticket 141-5 Cru de Provence Spa Set
Yellow ticket 711-5 Whiskey [Nana B]
Yellow ticket 751-5 Christmas Cake
[Claris]
Blue ticket 6-10 Food Steamer [Yvonne]
Pink ticket 476-80 Cava Wine
Guess the Name of the bear Fluffy
[Caroline]
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.
There are a few seats 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. Single supplement 225.00.
Please contact
Mariantha on 02083523405
or Germaine on 07711582620.
CROSSRAIL 2 PROPOSALS
Please take a leaflet from Friends of Downhills
Park regarding Crossrail 2 Proposals and
what it could mean for our local park.
FOLLOW US ON:
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Our website
http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/

Entrance Antiphon
Drop down dew from above, you heavens,
and let the clouds rain down the Just One;
let the earth be opened and bring forth a
Saviour.
First Reading

Micah 5:1-4

Responsorial Psalm Ps79:2-3,15-16,18-19

Lord of hosts, bring us back; let your face shine
on us and we shall be saved.
Second Reading

Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the handmaid of the Lord:
let what you have said be done to me.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 1:39-44

Communion Antiphon
Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son;
and his name will be called Emmanuel.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Monday 21st to Thursday 24th - 9.15am
24th

CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday

December
Morning
9:15am
Family/Childrens Mass
7:00pm
Carol Service
10:00pm
Mass of Christmas
10.30pm
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS
DAY)
Masses:
9:00 and 11:00am
Sat 26th December: 9.15am & 6pm
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
will be celebrated as follows:
After Mass
Mon 21st; Tues. 22nd; Wed 23rd Dec.

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:
Norman Tester
Gerry Culbert
Eileen Lynch
Patrick Patsy Murphy
France Marceline Bumstead
RIP
Special Intentions:
Tony & Finn Stafford
Kathy Nyland and Family
Kathy Foley
The Doyle Family
Allan Essoo
Fr Pat Sammon
Birthday
Mary Angelina
Kitty Callaghan
Rose Marie Soltz
Wedding Anniversary
Gary & Leiselle
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Alice Amorin, Anna Sista, Larry Healy, Lucy
Kishlak, Madeleine Jordan, Maria DSouza,
Margaret Lettice, Marilyn Martin, Mary
Caulfield, Mary Glynn, Mary Wallace, May
Hempenstall, 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.