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)

30th / 31st January 2016

Dear Parishioners,

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Our first reading today tells of Jeremiah. He is young, as were

other prophets called to speak Gods word. He is to speak to the most powerful in the land.
He is not guaranteed success. All he knows is that God promises to be with him.
This reading from Corinthians is a hymn to LOVE. Even if we have all the gifts Paul has
spoken of in last weeks reading, but speak without love it will do no good whatever! The
qualities of love are the test of any Christian. St Paul speaks of love as, patience, kindness,
gentleness etc., but all are summed up in love love of God and love of neighbour.
St Lukes Gospel continues into telling of the second part of Jesus visit to Nazareth.
When Jesus read the passage from Isaiah: The spirit of the Lord is up me, I have come to
bring good news to the poor etc., all were in admiration of him. But then things began to
turn sour and hostile when he claimed to be the Chosen One of God. Who does he think he
is? And they would not accept him. Further, they want to get rid of him by throwing him
down the cliff at the towns edge!
They do not want to accept the truth. They close their minds to whom Jesus is their
Lord and Saviour.
How terrible, we might say! But how often are we very selective in accepting Gods
word and his Word to us a Word which is challenging us to change to re-direct our
attitudes to grown in knowledge this is why we need to examine our conscience, and be
ready to grow in the knowledge of God.
JUSTICE AND PEACE OPEN EVENING: We had a magnificent gathering last
Wednesday evening in our Parish Hall. People who are involved in areas of Justice and
Peace all over the Westminster Diocese came to share their experiences and work with
others. It is remarkable the amount of Christian witness given in response to the needs of
other people in their own parishes and beyond. THANKS to all our parishioners from St
John Vianney who participated in the evening.
In the second part of the session, Danny Curtin led a process which allowed
participants to explain their activities and share a vision for that is needed for the work of
Justice and Peace to grow in the Diocese. Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Auxiliary Bishop,
participated and addressed the assembly with words of encouragement. The evening gave a
clear indication of what is needed in order that the work of Justice and Peace continues to
be at the center of diocesan structures. Renewed thanks to all concerned.
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 6th
February from 10am to 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)
Session Three: on Saturday 6th February16
at 12noon- 1pm in the Parish Hall.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: Next
session on 27th February from 3.30-5.30pm,
followed by participation in our 6pm Mass
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.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): The next session on the
Saturday 6th February 16 at 4pm. The Rite
of Sending at 6pm Mass.
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.
ALTAR SERVERS MEETING: Altar Servers
will meet today, Sunday 7th February from
12.15- 1:30pm in the Parish Hall.
ANNUAL JUSTICE AND PEACE OPEN
EVENING last WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
27th: Thanks to all who attention and
participated in our Justice and Peace Annual
Open Evening last Wednesday.

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.
Adoration with the Blessed Sacrament
for the Year of Mercy will take place on the
Wednesday 24th February at 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.
24hours for the Lord:
on the 4th and 5th of March we will
celebrate 24 hours of prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament, more information and
the rota will be available soon.
FUNERAL:
We pray for the repose of the soul of
The Late Michael Cahill, RIP:
His Funeral Mass will take place here on
Monday 1st February at 9:15am, followed by
burial at New Southgate Cemetery. May he
rest in peace. We remember his wife Mary,
his family and friends in our prayers at this
time of bereavement.
ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH
The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday
2nd February at 7:30pm or Wednesday 3rd
February 10am in the Parish Hall.
SOCIAL MEDIA MEETING:
Takes place on today, 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
WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS 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 the 6pm Mass on 6th February and all
Masses on the 7th February.

PARISH FUN-D-RAISING EVENT

BRING AND BUY CAKE SALE:
Let us support our Bring and Buy Cake Sales
in the Parish Hall next weekend, Saturday
6th and Sunday 7th February after all
Masses (Parishioners are invited to support
the event by bringing in cakes and buying)
Thank you.
ACTIVITIES TEAS /COFFEE In the Jubilee
Hall after the 9am and 11am Masses.
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.

WARNING
COURIER TELEPHONE SCAMS:
Metropolitan Police Service is reissuing
its warning regarding Courier Scams.
DO NOT hand over any money or items
purchased as a result of this type of
phone call. Do not give any details. Hang
up the phone and call the police from
another phone.
MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF
LOURDES - 6th FEBRUARY: +His Eminence
the Cardinal has asked me to let you know
that the annual Mass in honour of Our Lady
of Lourdes in this Year of Mercy will take
place in the Cathedral on Saturday 6th
February 2016 at 2.00 pm. The Sacrament
of the Sick will be administered during the
Mass by the bishops and priests. All
parishioners are invited to participate in
this celebration. If attending the Mass,
please sit in the main lobby of the Cathedral,
not in a side chapel.
LENT: ACTIVITIES (MORE INFORMATION
ON THE LEAFLET ATTACHED)
Ash Wednesday Mass: 10th Feb. Ashes
will be distributed at the 9:15am and
7:30pm Masses. Service for SJV school
children at 10:30am.

PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING

(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 6th February 2016
Group B Volunteer drivers needed.

Evening Mass at 7pm followed by

Stations of the Cross: on the following
Fridays: 12th, 19th and 26th February and
4th and 11th March at 7pm

CARDINALS MASS OF THANKSGIVING

FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster
Cathedral, Saturday 14th May 2016 at
3pm.The Archbishop will be inviting to this
Mass all couples in the Diocese who are
celebrating their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th
and 60th (and every year over 60)
wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in
2016. If you are celebrating an anniversary,
please give your parish clergy the following
details: husband and wifes names, wedding
date, full postal address and email (or
telephone number, if no email) by the 7th
March 2016.

Mass with anointing of the Sick: Sat 20th

Feb 12noon.
Passover Meal: will take place on
Wednesday 16th March at 7pm in the Parish
Hall. Tickets will be available soon.
Parish retreat: On 14th February. 1st
Session 10 to 10:45am - 2nd Session 1pm2.30pm. Enrolment sheet at the back of the church.
Guided prayer: Introductory meeting 21st
February 10am 10:45am, in the Parish
Hall. Enrolment sheet at the back of the church.
Penitential service: 18th March 7:30pm.
Children Rehearsal for Good Friday
Station on the Cross: Contact Martha

Entrance Antiphon
Save us, O Lord our God!
And gather us from the nations,
to give thanks to your holy name,
and make it our glory to praise you.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:

Michael Cahill
Jim Tansey
Maureen Matthew
First Reading
Jeremiah 1: 4-5, 17-19
Michael Heagney
Sean Fulton
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 70
Carlo Papa
My lips will tell of your help.
Seamus MacShane
RIP
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 31-13:13
RIP Anniversary:
Florence Ikediashi
Gospel Acclamation
Anna Ferrari
Alleluia, alleluia!
Carlo Roberto Terzaga
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the
Ammie & Rose Cooney
Lord;
Eustace Pereira
No one can come to the Father except through
Tony Rowley
me. Alleluia!
Special Intentions:
Gospel
Luke 4:21-30
Patricia Brigden
Madeleine Holmes
Communion Antiphon
Desmond Van Gramberg
Let your face shine on your servant.
Sarah Namagambe
Save me in your merciful love.
Monica Dean
.
Mary Cahill & Family
Ana Maria Sista and the Papa Family
The Rowley Family
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Sr. Sheila Shea (Speedy Recovery)
Yvonne Joseph
Mass 9:15am
Birthday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Kerry Ann Ng Ying
Friday, Saturday
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Funeral Mass 9:15am
Anne
OBrien,
Denis
Curtin, Joseph Breen,
For the Late Michael Cahill, RIP
Madeleine Jordan, Maria DSouza, Margaret
Lettice, Marilyn Martin, Mary Caulfield,
Sunday Masses:
Mary Glynn, Michelle Christodoulou, Myra
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am
Kent, Padraig Murphy, Patrick McCreash, Patsy
Murphy,
Sheila Campbell, Enrique Alonso Paez.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH TEAM:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence:

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.