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://www.rcdow.org.uk/westgreen
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

05th /06th SEPTEMBER 2015TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,
The prophet Isaiah declares the words to his
people and to us: Courage! Do not be afraid. He
goes on to say: Then the eyes of the blind shall be
opened, the ears of the deaf unsealed the
parched land springs of water.
When we listen to news items today, we can
become very discouraged. We hear of the plight of
refugees in Calais and Hungary; drownings of
children, fathers and mothers in the seas leading
to Europe; beheadings and murder of innocent people its very difficult not to despair.
We are reminded by our UK politicians to FEAR welcoming any refugees. This cannot
be right: they are our sisters and brothers. St James reminder us how easily we make
judgements between peoplethe well-dressed person and the one in shabby clothes
those who can fly into our country and those who risk their lives in leaking-overloaded-coffin boats.

Be Opened.

Jesus opened the ears of the deaf man and

loosened his tongue to speak. We have the
gifts of speech, but if we do not speak out for
those who have no voice of their own, then
we may as well be dumb. If we do not hear
the cry of the poor in whatever situation,
we may as well be stone deaf! These are the
implications and challenges for us in the
scriptures today.

A case in point: the AssistedSuicide Bill being

purposed who will speak up? We need to! Those dying at sea and dying in lorry
containers why are the leaving their homes to find a life? Yes, we need COURAGE if we
are to respond.
THANKS to all who supported the Cycle Ride London to Newhaven those who
sponsored me and came to Westminster Cathedral on Saturday last to see us of. The
trip went well; we covered the 100 miles safely in the Phase I, London to Paris for the
Climate Change Conference. We now need to build of to Phase II Dieppe to Paris in
November. Thanks again and more information later. Fr. Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

IN LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiry please contact Sr.
Clara clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or
07816452215.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Childrenattending to catholic schools)
22nd Sep 15 Parents meeting 7:30pm
26th Sep 15 Children session 10am
(Childrenattending to non-Catholic
schools)
29th Sep 15 Parents meeting 7:30pm
3rd Oct 15 Children session 10am

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

YOUNG FRIENDS OF JESUS: it is a group
for children who have celebrate their 1st
Communion and Reconciliation and 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. Hurry up if you will
like to be part of that group contact Sr.
Clara
ALTAR SERVERS MEETING will takes
place on Sunday 13th September in the
Parish Hall from 12noon to 4pm. All
Altar Servers are invited to attend.

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME

(Children attending to non-Catholic
schools)
3rd Oct 15 Children session 10am

TRAINING
FOR
NEWS
ALTAR
SERVERS: if you want to be part of the
Altar servers groupit will be training on
the 11th October after 11am mass, speak
with Sr. Clara or Martha.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
20th Sep 15 Confirmation interviews
26th Sep 15 First session from to
3:30pm to 6pm mass.
28th Sep 15 Parents meeting 7:30pm

WORLD YOUTH DAY KRAKOW

2016! It will take place from the 25
31th of July 2016. If you are interested in
attending please contact Sr. Clara.

THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If

you would like to have your child
baptised on the 12th of September and
later the next session will be on the 7th
& 21st September. 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. You will go
deep into each period of salvation
history and discover the amazing story
woven throughout all of Scripture. St
John Vianney will begin The Bible
Timeline on 6th October at 7:30pm and
7th October at 10am in the Parish Hall.
To register for the study write your
name down in the list that is in the back
of the church. I encourage you to join us.
You will love it. Contact Sr. Clara

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR

ADULTS (RCIA):this is for adults that
are interested in preparing for your First
Communion, Confirmation or Christians
of other denomination or adults not
been baptised who would like to be
received in the Catholic Church. The
programme will start on the 19th
September 2015 at 3pm.
PARISH
PASTORAL
COUNCIL
MEETINGwill take place on Wednesday
16th September at 7.30pm.

SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION):The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 12th September
Group C. Volunteer drivers needed.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF ST
JUDE, FAVERSHAM on Saturday 24th
October 2015. Coach leaves at 10am.
Cost 15 per person. Tickets are
available from Mariantha and Germaine.
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE BY
AIR TO GREECE
IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL.
From 5th October 12th October 2016:
Price per person 988.00. A deposit of
250.00 to book a place. Please contact
Mariantha on 02083523405, or
Germaine on 07711582620.
PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING
ACTIVITIES
FILM NIGHT is on Sunday 20th Sep at
5pm. Our film is : "The keys of the
Kingdom" about a priest who is sent on
mission to China. It stars Gregory Peck.
No tickets this time, just pay at the door
- 3.00. Refreshments will be served
during the interval. All are welcome.
TEAS /COFFEE will be served in the
Jubilee Hall today after the 9am and
11am Masses. All welcome
VARIETY SHOW: On Sunday 4thOctober
from 4pm-7pm in the Parish Hall.
Forget about the other talent shows, you
have seen the rest, now come to the best
Sing Along Songs Recitations
Comedy Acts- Magic and just a fun time.
The Show of the YearAdmission: 5 per
Adult; Child - 1.If you would like to do a
performance or to get a ticket contact
Mariantha or Barbara.
After the 11am mass today, NATASHA
WILL TEACH A DANCE FOR THE
CHILDREN TO PERFORM IN THE
VARIETY SHOW. Everyone is welcome.
Please contact her to register.

TRIP TO ST DOMINICS PRIORY

(HAVERSTOCK HILL):On the 23th
September after 9,15am mass. We will
pray the Rosary in this Church where
there are 15 chapels dedicated to the
Rosary. After this we will have a PICNIC
AT HAMPSTEAD HEATH. Everyone is
welcome, please contact Sr. Clara
WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS
WEEKEND 12/13TH SEPTEMBER:We
welcome new members of St John
Vianney Parish who have joined our
parish community. We invite you to join
us for teas and coffee in the Parish Hall
on Saturday 12th at 7pm and Sunday 13th
September at 10:00am and 12noon.
ACTION AGAINST PROPOSED BILL TO
LEGALISE ASSISSTED SUICIDE:Cardinal
Vincent Nichols writes: On Friday 11th Sep
the House of Commons will debate and vote
on a Bill to legalise assisted suicide. This
will put the most vulnerable people in our
society at risk. Please contact your MP,
urging them to attend the debate and vote
against the Bill. You can send an e-mail or a
letter by post, a draft can be found at the
back of the Church. Even better, you could
ask to see your MP and express your
concerns directly.

CHESTNUTS COMMUNITY CENTREon

St Anns Road has a range of rooms that
can be hired. People will also get a warm
welcome and the opportunity to try a
range of different activities including
Latin American Kitchen every Tuesday
Lunchtime and affordable
complementary therapies at the Laurels.
For more details, please call
02084427640
Please check the notice board at the back of the
church for other events we are unable to
publish in the newsletter

Entrance Antiphon
You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is
right;treat your servant in accord with
your merciful love.
First Reading

Isaiah 35:4-7

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 145
My soul, give praise to the Lord.
Second Reading

The repose of thesoul:

Nestor Malata
FerenceZoke
Carmen Gonzalez Parra
RIP Anniversary
Gragoli Maria, GragoliClarina,
Nestor Rivera

James 2:1-5

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening:
you have the message of eternal life.
Alleluia!
Gospel

This week we pray for:

Mark 7:31-37

Communion Antiphon
Like the deer that yearns for running
streams,so my soul is yearning for you,
my God;my soul is thirsting for God, the
living God.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Thanksgiving:
Mr and Mrs Joey Gonito
Noelle Jhumun
thanksgivingfor the Sandwich makers
Wedding Anniversary:
Dilina and Ranjan
(30th Anniversary of Wedding)
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Baby Kristin Andrew Jaworski, Eileen Lynch,
Elizabeth Clear, Joan Himsworth, Juan De La
Cruz, Snr, Maria Laura Steri, Ann Maddock,
Kevin Newell (Fr Martins brother), Irina Jackson,
Jocelyn Luxon, Lucy Cieslak, Margaret Lettice,
Maria de Jesus, Mary Wallace, Olive Brown,
Sheila Campbell, Sylvie Bhavon, Sylvia
Upfield, Patrick Murphy, Bridged Murphy.
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

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

Please note that our Administrator,

Germaine is on holidays.
Parish Office Hours:
Tues to Fri 10am - 1pm
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.