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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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

16th / 17th January 2016

Dear Parishioners,
Our scripture readings today are just magnificent. Isaiah is
speaking at a very sad time for the people of Israel. They are in
captivity in a foreign land; Jerusalem is in ruins no sign of life! Yet, the prophet Isaiah tells
of a future glory; a messiah who would build the New Jerusalem, just like the new wine in
Cana.
In St. Pauls letter to the Corinthians, we are reminded of the variety of the Gifts of the
Holy Spirit. Each person has a gift to offer. Sometimes we dont recognise those gifts in
ourselves or in others. The Holy Spirit gives the gifts of teaching; the gift of faith; the gift of
healing; of proclaiming Gods Word; the gift of wisdom we all use these gifts in various
ways as individuals, as parents, as helpers, as sisters and priests. All are to be used for Gods
glory and for building his kingdom on earth.
Now in Cana in Galilee for the wedding feast; note this Sunday follows the Epiphany
and the Baptism of Our Lord this is the third manifestation of whom Jesus is. The story
isnt just about turning water into wine, it has more implications. Notice St. John speaks of a
sign not a miracle; the first of many signs given by Jesus to tell us who he is.
He is the new bridegroom at the wedding feast; the running out of wine indicates that
old ways are gone, now is a new beginning I have come that you may have life and in
abundance. This abundance and generosity is seen in the 120 gallons of wine Jesus gives.
It tells of Gods generosity to us all.
Note that Mary is there at the beginning and at the foot of the cross but knows her
place: Do whatever he tells you! This is our guide in following Jesus.
Today is PEACE SUNDAY we need to see Jesus in all people and especially those who
are enslaved in any way. While human beings suffer and are exploited, tortured and abused,
then we cannot remain silent. That is a challenge for us today. Please be as generous as you
can to the PAX Christi retiring collection today.
Week of PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 18 25 January: We pray for unity among
Christians as Jesus prayed: that all may be one.
FAREWELL: We bid farewell to Fr Samuel on Friday last as he returns to Ghana, we
thank him for his time with us and wish him well in his ministry.
HELLO: We welcome Fr Edward Flynn who will be with us over the weekend. He has
just finished his work in Geneva for Vivat International and is now awaiting further
appointment.
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 23rd
January from 10am to 11.15am, upstairs the
Parish Centre entrance on Vincent Road
through the Iron Gate.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic schools
who received their First Holy
Communion in May 2015)
Second Two: on Saturday 23rd January 16
at 10am-11.15am upstairs the Parish Centre
entrance on Vincent Road through the Iron
Gate.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(for children who received their First
Holy Communion in May 2015)
Second Two: on Saturday 23rd January 16
at 12noon- 1pm in the Parish Hall.

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.
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.
ALTAR SERVERS MEETING: It will be
Sunday 7th February from 12.15- 1:30pm
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 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.

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.

ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH

The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday
19th January at 7:30pm or Wednesday 20th
January at 10am in the Parish Hall.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR

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

READERS MEETING will be held on

Wednesday 20th January at 7.30pm. Could
all readers fill in the rota availability sheets
today, Sunday 17th January.

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES TEAS /COFFEE In the Jubilee
Hall after the 9am and 11am Masses.
FUNERAL MASS:
We pray for the repose of the soul of
The Late Maureen Ann Matthews, RIP:
Her Funeral Mass will take place here on
Wednesday 20th January at 9:15am,
followed by cremation at Enfield
Crematorium. May she rest in peace.
The Late Carlo Papa: His Funeral Mass will
take place here on Wednesday 20th January
at 6pm followed by repatriation and burial
in Italy. He was the father of Ana Maria Sista.
May he rest in peace.
The Late Seamus MacShane, RIP: who died
on the 30th December 2015, aged 93. He was
the father of Tom MacShane. May he rest in
peace.
We extend our sincere condolences to their
family and friends at this time of
bereavement.
EPISCOPAL ORDINATIONS:
Canon Paul McAleenan and Mgr John Wilson
are to be ordained as auxiliary bishops for
our diocese (Westminster) at Noon on
Monday, 25 January, the Feast of the
Conversion of St Paul. Parishioner may
attend the ordinations in the unreserved
seating area (no ticket required). It would
be lovely to see a full Cathedral. Doors will
be open from 11 am.
THANK YOU - THE SOCIETY FOR THE
PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN
CHILDREN (SPUC): The Retiring Collection
last weekend in aid of SPUC annual White
Flower Appeal in support of Lives worth
Living raised 146.87. Thank you for your
generosity.
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

PEACE SUNDAY
Today Sunday 17th January our parish
will celebrate Peace Sunday. This year
the theme is Overcome indifference and
win peace. The work of PAX Christi is based
on the gospel and inspired by faith. Their
vision is of a world where people can live in
peace, without fear of violence in all its
forms. Rooted in Catholic Christianity, they
work with all who share their values to
abolish war and create communities of
peace and justice. This weekend, 16th /17th
January our Retiring Collection is in aid of
PAX Christi and we invite you to take an
envelope for our Retiring collection.
Without this income their work cannot
continue.
PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 23rd January 2016
Group D. Volunteer drivers needed.
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 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.

Entrance Antiphon
All the earth shall bow down before you, O God,
and shall sing to you,
shall sing to your name, O Most High!
First Reading

Isaiah 62: 1-5

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 95
Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the
peoples
Second Reading

1 Corinthians 12: 4-11

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life:
You have the message of eternal life.
Alleluia!
Gospel

John 2: 1-11

Communion Antiphon
You have prepared a table before me,
and how precious is the chalice that quenches
my thirst.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Funeral Mass
For the Late
Marry Ann Maureen Matthews, RIP
Wednesday 20th at 9.15am
and
For the Late Carlo Papa, RIP
Wednesday 20th at 6pm
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: Fr Edward Flynn

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Maureen Matthew
Carlo Papa
Seamus MacShane
Patrick Patsy Murphy (months mind)
Jean Naughton
Pat McDonagh (months mind)
John Holmes
James Queen (months mind)
Elizabeth Queen (months mind)
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
George Mealey
Theresa Brazil
Mrs Olga Alveres
Gerard Queen
Maria Constancia Monterio
Special Intentions:
Sr. Sheila Shea (Speedy Recovery)
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.