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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Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

29th /30th OCTOBER 2016

Dear Parishioners,

31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

(Year C)

Today salvation has come to this house

These words are difficult for us to believe. Like Zacchaeus in this
Sundays Gospel, we are too short. Even though we do not like to
admit it, we know that we are sinners. We have angry and resentful
thoughts about people we live and work with; we gossip about people behind their back,
and put on a mask when we see them; we say, I love you, to those we use as objects to
satisfy our physical and emotional needs; we hide things from those we love because we
are ashamed of our private actions; we condemn other peoples behaviour, while not
taking seriously our own call to change.
These sins convince us that God cannot, and does not, love us or desire to bring
salvation to our house. We do not believe that God is gazing at us in love and calling us
down from our tree-tops where we are hiding. We choose to continue to hide and look
down on others in fear that by coming down to where God is calling us we are exposed for
who we are: sinners, and that the world, but ultimately, God, will condemn us. But have
courage! God does not come to condemn us. Jesus has come to seek out and save what
was lost. When we choose not to hide from Jesus, and take seriously his offer of
friendship, he gives us the power to change our life, despite the crowd accusing us of being
a sinner unworthy of Gods love.
Zacchaeus gave half his property to the poor, and paid back anyone who he cheated
four times the amount. We too are invited to hurry, and change our life right now: to
pray for our family, work colleagues, and classmates who we struggle to love; to praise
people behind their backs instead of gossiping; to love and not use those we say we love;
to live transparent lives; to first point the finger at ourselves before others. Why do all
this? Because when we commit to living the kind of life that can confidently look Jesus
back in the eye, right now, Jesus says to us the only words that matter in life: Today
salvation has come to this house.
NOVEMBER PRAYING FOR THE DEAD: We remember to pray for all the faithful
departed. Our prayers become their prayers in the presence of a God who loves us all.
Please make sure to fill in their names in our REMEMBRANCE BOOK.
SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN: Please join in the campaign supporting persecuted
Christian in the Middle East especially in Palestine, (Fr Joe has written a letter of
explanation available at the back of the church).
We welcome back all the families from half term.
Fr Damian

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTION
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Next session on 5th November (entrance on
Vincent Road N15)
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 12th November or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 7th & 21st
November 16. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Theme Three - Sat. 12th November, 10am in
Hume Hall
Parents Meeting: 12th November, in
Jubilee Hall
Church Mass - Sun. 13th, 11am
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Theme Three: Sat. 12th November, 3.30
6pm in Hume Hall, followed by 6pm Mass
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
your faith, please complete an application
form available at the back of the church and
make contact with Sr. Devy at the Parish
Office.
Next session on
th
5 November 16 in the Hume Hall:
4.00-5:45pm - Followed by 6pm Mass.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION
On Saturday 12th November after our 6pm
Mass and on Sunday 13th from 10am to
10:45 in the Church.

SCHOOL ADMISSION FORMS:

Fr Joe will be signing school references
today, Sunday 30th October
from 10-11am in the Parish Hall.
Parents wishing to apply to Catholic
Primary or Secondary School for the next
academic year are required to obtain a
Letter of Catholic Practice from their Parish
Priest. , These are issued to those who
attend Mass regularly.
AN EIGHT PART BIBLE STUDY
Classes resume on 8th November at 7.30pm
& 9th November at 10am in the parish hall
for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the
Blessed Mother, an extraordinary study
that reveals Marys unique role in Gods
Kingdom. Cost: suggested donation of 10
for the material needed to follow the course.
To register please contact Sr. Devy
on 07403 784463
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!!
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Takes place on Saturday 19th November 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 to help with
transportation.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 5th
November Group A Volunteer drivers
required. Thank You

PS: Dont forget the clock goes back!

PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITY:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11are
Masses
Come and join us for
THE ST. JOHN VIANNEYS FILM NIGHT
The Miracle Worker
The true story of Helen Keller, a deaf and
blind girl, and the teacher who taught her
how to communicate.
Starring: Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. On
Sunday 6th November 2016 at 5pm in the
St. John Vianney Parish Hall Entrance 3.00
Light refreshments will be served during the
intermission.
OUR PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND
DRAW
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2016:
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 will need
cakes for our stall.
(Please, NO USE ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENTS DUE TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS; NO CLOTHING
AND SHOES.)
Everybody is welcome. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Let us support our Parish
DAY TRIP BY COACH/FERRY to
BOULOGNE on 3rd DECEMBER 2016
Cost: 35 per person {valid passport
required} Coach leave outside St John
Vianney Church West Green N15 at 6:30am
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENINGS
Our Ladys Convent: on Thursday 10
November 2016 from 5pm -7pm.
www.orladys.hackney.sch.uk
St Thomas More, Tuesday 15th November
2016 from 5pm-7pm.
www.stthomasmoreschool.org.uk

Bishop Douglass: on Wednesday 16th

November 2016 from 5:30pm 6:30pm.
www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk
CHOIR TRIP TO THE FESTIVAL OF SACRED
CHORAL MUSIC:
My name is Kieran Nicholson, I am 14 and I
will take part in the Festival of Sacred Choral
Music in Czech Republic with my school in
November 2016.
I am extremely excited about going with
other students from St Ignatius College and I
am really looking forward taking part at the
Festival of Sacred Choral Music. However,
the trip costs 200.00 so to help fund it, I
am asking for donations, and I would be
extremely grateful for any donation! Thank
you!
Today, Kieran will give a brief talk.
READERS: Could all readers fill in their
availability slips for the next rota by Sunday
30th October.
SOCIAL MEDIA MEETING: Takes place on
the Thursday 3rd November at 10am in the
Parish Hall.
SVP VINNIE PACK PACKING
Can you spare a little time to help pack this
years Vinnie Packs for the homeless? The
SVP assemble the packs at the former St
John Fisher School, Thirlmere Avenue,
Perivale UB6 8EF, very close to the Hoover
Building on the A40. Saturday
th
29 and Sunday 30thOctober are days for
families (parent/s and secondary school
aged children and above please)
and Saturday 5th and Sunday
6th November are days for adults only. If
you can come along, please sign up
at http://doodle.com/poll/8w2ptath4byxpf
m4 or text 07929490090. Thank you.
SPEAK UP FOR CAFOD:
Please join our free 'Speaking Up for CAFOD'
workshop on Saturday 26 November 10am4pm at Romero House (near Southwark
Cathedral).
To book your place call us on 020 8449
6970 or email: westminster@cafod.org.uk.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Forsake me not, O Lord, my God;
be not far from me!
Make haste and come to my help,
O Lord, my strong salvation!
First Reading:

Wisdom 11:22-12:2

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 144
I will bless your name for ever, O God my King.
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessings on the King who comes, in the name of
the Lord! Peace in heaven
and glory in the highest heavens!
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 19:1-10

Communion Antiphon:
You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence, O Lord.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
ALL SAINTS (Holyday of Obligation)
Tuesday 1st Nov - Mass times will be 9.15am
and at 7:30pm
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL
DEPARTED (All Souls):
Wednesday 2nd Nov Mass times 9.15am and
7.30pm
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:
Sterling Samuel
John Flaherty
Parents, Relatives and Friends of Joe Sheehan
and the late Alice Sheehan
Alice Sheehan
William Towell
Thomas & Sarah Anne Carey
Alberto Rossetti
Maria Bragoli
Adele Bragoli
Chiarina Bragoli
Columba Bernazani
Giovanni Bragoli
RIP
RIP Anniversaries
Sheila Hunter
Elsie Nozarick
James Ng Ying
Birthday
Sheila Courtney
Antonia Ononogbo
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Betty Kennedy,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto, Greta
Lettice, Joan Fachtna OCallaghan, Mary &
John ORouke, Margaret Kennedy, Maria
DSouza, Mary, Catherine & John OSullivan,
Nellie OShea, Nialda & Angelo Cattini,
Pantaleone Mansi, Pat Phelan, Patricia Hunt,
May Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard, Sheila
Courtney, Sherry Arul, Timothy OConnor,
Yvonne Joseph

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

Names not listed above, are listed

in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH TEAM

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest

Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary

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.