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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6th /7th JANUARY 2018

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Dear Parishioners,
We celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. God in his
wisdom made the message of joy to the world known to people from
far away through the appearance of the shining star. The wise men
make a clear distinction of the star as special. The light has indeed
shone for even pagans to see its glory. This is no other star than light
of a king who would redeem people from their misery. The Psalmist put is well: All nations shall
fall prostrate before you, O Lord and this is what we are here for today.
We come in worship offering our best part to the Lord. The magi offered gold, incense and
myrrh; gifts of profound meaning indicating his kingship, priesthood and immortality
respectively. What pleases the Lord most, now, is our best part – our Hearts! A pure humble heart
the Lord will not spurn – Ps. 51:17. The best gift we can offer to the Lord is a heart ready to
forgive others, filled with repentance and full of love. By so doing, we can sincerely lift up our
hearts to the Lord; which is truly right and just. Coming together to worship the Lord is best thing
people of God can do. Again, there is element of justice in worshipping God, whom we claim as
our maker, saviour and protector. What can I offer to the Lord for all he has done to me? I’ll raise
the cup of salvation and call on the Lord’s name – Ps. 116:13. Let’s not tend to be Herod, who’s
ready and eager to destroy the best part that God deserves.
I would like to borrow a few words from Pope Francis in his homily of the Epiphany (2017):
“Herod is unable to worship because he could not or would not change his own way of looking at
things. He did not want to stop worshiping himself, believing that everything revolved around
him. He was unable to worship, because his aim was to make others worship him. Nor could the
priests worship, because although they had great knowledge, and knew the prophecies, they were
not ready to make the journey or to change their ways.”
A bit of news about my ministry in Ghana! I have three main assignments. I work in a small
parish with two other stations. I still continue my teaching in the minor seminary / a high school,
students aged 15-18 years; though not a full time as when I used to reside on school campus. I am
also the secretary to my bishop, Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu, who has been here in the parish for a
number of times whenever he visits his sister and the family. I’m also having additional
responsibility as the Spiritual Director for the Christian Mothers’ Association (a women’s group)
in the diocese of Konongo-Mampong, Ghana. Amazing! In all these my greatest challenge is to
find a balance. Thank God, it’s been going well so far. It’s been a great experience for me over
the years I have visited the parish. This is my 6th Christmas spent with you and I’m so grateful for
your warm welcome and generosity. You’re always in my thoughts and prayers. As I go back
home to Ghana this week, please, do pray for me and my ministry. May God bless and keep us
all. Happy New Year!
Fr. Samuel Kwame Danso
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass and
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
PARISH ACTIVITY –TEAS /COFFEE
In the Parish Hall after (Sun.) 9am and
11am Masses. All welcome.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Fr Samuel on the 8th Anniversary of his
ordination. There will be a little party in
the Jubilee Hall after the 11am Mass today
to celebrate.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 13th January 2018: Group C
Volunteer Driver/Helpers urgently needed.
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
2017-2018
Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next Session – Saturday 13th January 2018
at 10am in the Hume Hall
Parents’ Meeting – Saturday 13th January
2018 at 10am in the Jubilee Hall
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
Next Session on Saturday 13th January at
12noon, for children who received their
First Holy Communion in May 2017,
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
Next session: Saturday 13th January 2018
from 3.00-5:45pm in the Parish Centre.
SUNDAY MORNING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For children attending State Schools
Next session: Sunday 21st January 2018 at
10am in the Parish Centre
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next Session –Retreat for Confirmation
Candidates on Saturday 27th January 2018
from 10am – 5.30pm in the Hume Hall
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 13th January2018 or later,
the next session will be on
Monday 8th & 22nd January at 7.30pm
in the Parish Hall. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul of:
William Wadhams, RIP
(Husband of Ana Wadhams).
We remember his family in our prayers.
His Funeral Mass will take place here at
9:15am, Tuesday 16th January followed by
cremation. May he rest in peace.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul of:
The late Celestina Sanviti, RIP
(wife of Luigi and mother of Doris Sanviti)
Who died on Monday 25th December, 2017.
Her Funeral Mass will take place here at
9:15am, Wednesday 17th January
followed by Burial.
May she rest in peace
The repose of the soul of:
The late Mary Day, RIP
Who died on Saturday 23rd December at
Priscilla Wakefield House.
Her funeral Mass arrangements to follow.
May she rest in peace.
And the repose of the soul of:
The late Gerald Sedent, RIP
Who died on Sunday 31st December.
His funeral Mass will take place here at
9:15am, Friday 19th January followed by
Burial. May he rest in peace.
We will remember their families and friends
in our prayers.
FILM NIGHT
The next film night showing:
“Twelve Angry Men” is today,
Sunday 7th January at 5.00pm, in the Parish
Hall Entrance £3.00
The theme for PEACE SUNDAY 2018
is Migrants and Refugees – seekers of 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.
Next weekend PEACE SUNDAY, 13th/14th
January our Retiring Collection is in aid of
PAX Christi and we invite you to take an
envelope and return it next weekend.
Without this income their work cannot
continue.
PARISH MAGAZINE 2017
Our new parish magazine, ‘THE LAST TEN
YEARS, including MY JOURNEY TO ST JOHN
VIANNEY’ compiled by Barbara O’Driscoll,
available at the back of the church for £5
per copy.
Copies of our 2007 magazine are still
available
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL RECEPTION
CLASS 2018
If your child was born between;
1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014
and you wish to make an application for
admission. Application packs are now
available from the school office, Stanley
Road London N15 3HD. The deadline for
ALL applications is MONDAY 15th Jan 2018.
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
There will be a pilgrimage to Fatima for
youths aged 16-20 years, on 23rd-28th
March 2018. If you are interested to join
this pilgrimage or know someone who
might like to, please contact Sr. Devy.
ST MARY’S PRIORY CATHOLIC INFANT
AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS
We have places for three year olds in our
Nursery (three from January).
Applications packs are new available from
the school office, St Mary’s Priory Catholic
School, Hermitage Road N15 5RE and
complete an application form.
WESTMINSTER JUSTICE & PEACE
INTERGENERATIONAL EUROPEAN
PILGRIMAGE 2nd – 11th APRIL 2018
By coach leaving from St John Vianney
Church, West Green to Calais – EU Borders
and Refugees; Brussels – Trade and
Economics; Strasbourg – EU and Human
Rights; Taize – Reconciliation; Assisi – Care
of Creation; Rome – Inspiration of Pope
Francis and Geneva – the UN and Human
Rights Price: £695 per person
For further details and application forms
please contact justice@rcdow.org.uk
TOTTENHAM REFUGEE ALLIANCE.
The next meeting is on Thursday, 11
January, 7 to 8.30, in St John Vianney's hall.
Many thanks to everybody who has
supported this project. When the refugee
family arrives, we shall need even more
people to help them. For more information,
please contact
nichola_higgins@yahoo.co.uk or Bronagh
Adams (broadams@hotmail.co.uk).
CATHOLIC EDUCATION
The Government is making a critical
decision on whether to overturn the
admissions cap which prevents Catholic
schools from allowing all Catholic pupils to
attend. They have acknowledged that this
policy discriminates against Catholics and
promised to abandon it; now we need you
to tell them not to U-turn on their promise
to Catholics. Visit
http://catholicnews.org.uk or search for
‘Catholic Education’ in your search engine
to write to the Government and urge them
to drop their policy which bans new
Catholic schools.
 Entrance Antiphon THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come;
and kingship is in his grasp, and power and The repose of the soul:
dominion. Paddy Ferguson
Gerald Sedent
First reading Marie Angela Calligaro (sister of Franco
Isaiah 60:1-6 Calligaro)
Celestina Sanviti (mother of Doris Sanviti)
Psalm 71:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Mary Day
All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord. William Wadhams (husband of Ana)
Joan O’Callaghan (sister of Christina Danaher)
Second reading: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Philomena Evelyn D’Souza (mother of Sr. Ann
Marie D’Souza)
RIP
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! RIP Anniversary
We saw his star as it rose Tobia & Filomena Garguillo
and have come to do the Lord homage.
Alleluia! Special Intentions:
Ana Wadhams
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Patrick Gallagher
Norah Mackey
Communion Antiphon Theresa Kelly
We have seen his star in the East,
and have come with gifts to adore the Lord. Thanksgiving
The Joseph & Phillips Families

Birthday
Jimmy Ng Ying
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Anniversary of Ordination
Fr Samuel Danso
Mass – 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, For all the sick and those in our parish
Friday, Saturday Angelina Boi, Gretta Lettice, Ave Maria
Ubaka, Barry Cove, David McDonagh,
(Sat.) 6pm; Jocelyn Luxon, Kathy & John O’Rouke,
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am Maria D’Silva, Maria D’Souza,
Maria Terzaga, Marie Dorson, Phil Devane,
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Rita Mongelard, Sherry Arul, Val Eaves,
Saturday: from 9:45 am – 10:15am Yvonne Joseph
NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,
ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

PARISH TEAM Tues to Fri 10am-12noon
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest To make an appointment
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
In Residence: Fr Samuel Danso We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.